chapter 295

Chapter 295 digs a hole for the local tyrant on Hong Kong Island

Carrington Training Facility.

Waiting for Peter Kenyon, CEO of Manchester United group, after they left with the big American boss.

Ferguson angrily called David Beckham, who was a bit worried.

"Alex, what do you want?"

David Beckham looked at Sir Alex Ferguson, he said with a bit of guilt.

Ferguson looked at the beautiful face in front of him. Thinking that David had listened to himself so much in the past, he almost felt like a father and son to himself.

But now the two can only leave.

Who is at fault?

Blame Victoria.

In any case, the head coach thinks so. Sir Ferguson took a deep breath to calm his anger.

"David. I know what you want to do. You hit the ball on purpose, right?"

Ferguson looked straight at Beckham and said.

David Beckham of course cannot admit this. In fact, David had some regrets, regretting being so impatient.

The ball was kicked very accurately.

David intentionally kicked him.

David Beckham is the most famous and one of his best abilities is his extremely accurate passing and set-piece skills.

Just now, giving the ball to Abel and others was a sudden decision by David Beckham. The reason for this bold decision was Victoria, David's wife.

The reason was a while ago.

In a period of time.

After the news of the acquisition of Manchester United was revealed.

In the entire Manchester United, the happiest person is Beckham's wife. The reason is very simple.

Due to the acquisition of new Manchester United boss Abel Smith, others believe he is a Wall Street giant and a media giant.

In the eyes of Victoria, her team and her team members, on the other side is one of Hollywood's giants.

The Hollywood mogul bought Manchester United and her husband is a Manchester United star.

If you can find a way to get involved with this boss. Victoria believes that she and Beckham have hope of expanding into Hollywood and America.

European filmmakers are always proud of their appearance but they are also very proficient in the art of cinema.

But the reality is that European films are hitting Hollywood in wave after wave.

Today, in 2001, whether you admit it or not, Hollywood is the center of world cinema.

At the same time, Grammy has become the center of world pop music. This makes the entertainment industry around the world look like Hoa Ha.

In other words, they all want to go to Hollywood and they all want to go to America to become famous.

The British are no exception.

Victoria and her husband talked a lot about this possibility and David Beckham was also touched by what he said.

Seeing the glamorous world of entertainment, Tieu Bac is also ready to develop in this field. David wanted to see Abel. Just now he saw Abel appear on the training ground.

After thinking for a moment, David Beckham gave the ball back.

David's idea is very simple. He wants to use this tactful way of interacting with his new boss. The best thing is to be able to get to know each other, even if it doesn't succeed, it's just a try.

The truth is indeed not true, because the new boss did not interact with the players after kicking the ball.

He just talked for a while with Ferguson and Peter Kenyon and then left.

Beckham was very disappointed.

But it's not over yet. Ferguson knows Beckham very well and he knows Victoria behind David even more.

Others think David made a mistake and saw through Victoria's David Beckham and Ferguson.

But that possibility occurred to me, and then this conversation happened.

"How is it possible." David Beckham was guilty of shouting: "Just during practice, I accidentally knocked him down. Alex, humans always make mistakes."

Ferguson looked at David Beckham, who mustered up the courage to look him in the eye. "It's better." Ferguson eventually decided to let him go.

David Beckham breathed a sigh of relief.

But there was a bit of disappointment, disappointment because Abel didn't interact with him at all.

Under Ferguson's silence, David Beckham continued to practice with his teammates.

At this time, the members of the Manchester United team were all discussing the new boss's exaggerated volley. He just didn't explain why, because the boss only kicked the ball once.

leftover food.

Abel, who strolled around Manchester United's training ground, arrived at the heart of Greater Manchester County, Manchester City, at noon.

Manchester is the largest financial center in the UK, outside of London.

Here on King Street are the Stock Exchange and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the oldest and most successful branch of the Bank of England. Abel leaves Old Trafford.

At noon, he was here waiting for Ian Conn, CEO of Centrica UK Group, and Richard Heisenwaite, chairman.

"Hello gentlemen."

A cafe on King Street has been temporarily booked.

Abel walked in and apologized to the two old white men: "I just came from the Carrington training facility. You know, I bought a team and I like Manchester United."

Chairman Richard Heisenwaite smiled and shook Abel's hand: "It's understandable, it's the Red Devils. While they can, who wouldn't want to own the Red Devils? »

Ian Conn also shook Abel's hand, but the president had already spoken so he just smiled and greeted Abel.

After a pleasant exchange, everyone sat down one by one.

Unlike Americans, British people start talking business earlier.

He talks about other things very often.

Talk about the weather, hobbies and even pets. Richard originally wanted to talk about Manchester United, who called Abel, who had just bought Manchester United.

Luckily, this wasn't Abel's first day in England.

During this time, he learned about the British character.

Abel thinks it is a habit of Chinese businessmen.

Perhaps a nation with some history, or a nation with branching ancestors. will look like this

But Abel was in no mood to argue with the two old white men.

When Richard Heisenwaite wanted to speak but couldn't.

Abel got straight to the point and said:

"Mr. Heisenwaite and Mr. Conn. Just as I said when I invited you here, I want to acquire the electricity distribution network company from Centrica Corporation."

Ian Conn and the president looked at each other. Both thought: Americans are so blunt, not polite at all.

But since Abel had directly raised this issue, it was naturally not good for the two of them to talk about other things.

Richard replied: "Of course. This is why we are here.

"2.4 billion pounds." Abel directly gave the price: "It could be corresponding shares, of course it could also be cash."

That's why Abel came from London to Manchester today.

He went to the Red Devils, but he happened to be here so he just stopped to look. To him, the Red Devils are nothing more than a toy filled with emotions and love.

Abel still knows what is most important to him.

As the electricity distribution network company of Centrica Group, Abel knows it is much bigger than Manchester United.

"Mr. Smith."

Under Richard's gaze, the CEO of Centrica Group smiled and said.

Ian Conn has a very distinct Welsh accent and his surname is also that of a Welshman. He said: "The Centerrick distribution network is one of the top six electricity distribution companies in the UK. It owns three of the UK's 14 regulated networks, with a total of 110,000 miles of cable covering an area of ​​around 110,000 miles. covering 110,000 square kilometers and providing electricity to more than a quarter of the UK population with 8 million customers. »

"The company's net profit last year was 130 million pounds. Don't you think the price of 2.4 billion pounds is too low?"

Centrica Group, managed and controlled by these two individuals, is a British multinational utility company. It was only created in 1997, but its development has been rapid.

The reason is that this company is similar to the original Sempra Energy. are all companies born from the merger of several other companies.

And behind this company there is capital from Wall Street.

This is why Abel was able to approach them so easily and immediately begin negotiations.

Whoever Abel himself is, he comes from Wall Street.

The company is headquartered in Berkshire Windsor and its primary business is the supply of electricity and natural gas to businesses and consumers in countries including the UK, Ireland and North America. It is the UK's largest natural gas supplier and one of the UK's largest electricity suppliers.

Its subsidiary, Centerli Distribution Network Company, is headquartered in Manchester.

This is also the reason the two sides will meet and discuss here.

"This price is not low."

Abel calmly said:

"In fact, tonight, I was here and had a meeting with someone from EDF."

Hearing Abel speak, Ian Conn quickly looked towards the president.

Richard Heisenwaite thought for a moment and then immediately said:

"EDF Southern Distribution Network Company? Mr. Smith, in terms of grid size and quality, Southern Distribution Grid Company cannot be compared with Centrica Distribution Grid Company.

"But it's cheaper." Abel smiled and said: "If it were EDF, I think there is a high possibility that they would sell the company to me at an asking price of about 2 billion pounds."

"Two gentlemen." His eyes became aggressive.

"I could use £2 billion to buy EDF-owned Southern Distribution Network."

"A further £400m will be injected to help Southern Distribution Network expand its business or engage in a price war. I believe this could be more effective than buying Network Company directly Centrica Distribution network with £2.4 billion."

"2.8 billion pounds." Richard Heisenwaite did not respond to Abel's words but offered another price. "No, I will only receive 2.5 billion pounds at most."

"2.7 billion pounds is the net profit of the Centrica group."

"Finally, I have a bottom line. My bottom line is"

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The final price was negotiated by both parties, the base price was deliberately set at £2.65 billion.

At this price, Centrica Group sold Centrica Electricity Distribution Network Company to the US Pacific Energy Group.

"Happy cooperation."

Abel stood up and shook hands with the two giants of Centrica Group.

The two old white English men also smiled and shook his hand. "It's noon." After shaking hands, Richard Heisewirt happily said:

"Mr. Smith, I wonder if I would have the honor of inviting you to lunch and tasting our British food with you?"

Food in England.

Are you looking at the starry sky fish head cake?

Abel thought about it.

"Next time." Abel smiled and said: "I still have an appointment later."

"Too bad." Richard Heisenwaite has no regrets at all: "It really is a pity. Next time, Mr. Smith, if you come to Berkshire Windsor, you must notify us and let us know that we are the owners."

"Nothing." Abel agreed with a smile. The two giants of Centrica Group soon left.

In the cafe, only Abel and his men remained.

Abel gestured to Allen and Aymo Alamuddin at his side.

"Alan, immediately send someone to Berkshire Wensha."

The core of the advisory group agreed.

The relevant negotiation team has been assembled and all you have to do now is wait for the local team of lawyers and accountants to sign the contract. "Aymo, please inform Clifford Chance." Abel said to Legally Blonde again, "Your stuff is here."

Aymo Alamuddin would be great.

Like Clifford Chance's love affair with Abel.

Aymo Alamuddin was taken to Manchester by Abel today.

At first, she thought with some anticipation that she might have to follow unwritten rules.

I didn't expect to come here. I go to meet the team first, then I negotiate business at noon.

It took Abel less than an hour to buy a business worth more than two billion pounds.

This incident taught Aymo Alamuddin, who had no experience, many things.

She felt this was much quicker and more effective than going to that cosmetics counter alone.

The novice lawyer did not know this during today's negotiations. Abel's advisory team developed a preliminary plan during his time in the US.

Before Abel met Richard Heisenwaite and Ian Conn today.

Contact between the two sides has been going on for several days.

The giants of both sides can meet here due to the base price and certain conditions.

Have been in contact and have intentions with each other

This makes today's mid-day negotiations seem unusually efficient and quick. This type of advisory group will first send someone to contact the other party. After negotiations are successful, Abel will come forward and directly make an agreement.

Abel and the consulting team became increasingly proficient in its use and had a solid set of models.

Because Abel acts quickly, he is never picky about price.

Currently, this machine model has not encountered hard bones that cannot be chewed.

Of course, these are the same companies that Abel is currently keeping an eye on. Most of them are relatively easy to talk to and have a buying intent.

If what Abel wants to buy is a larger company, like the NBC Television Network.

So this very efficient model is completely useless.

After explaining to Aimo Alamuddin, Abel looked at Alan Baker.

"Alan, are the EDF people there?"

Alan Baker quickly checked the time and it was half past twelve. "The EDF people will arrive around three o'clock in the afternoon," Allen said.

Abel nodded: "Let's talk here tonight. Go inform them."

Allen quickly responded.

What Abel had previously threatened to Ian Conn and Richard Heisenwaite, was that if they did not buy the electricity distribution network company from Centrica Corporation, they would buy the Southern Electricity Distribution Network company from EDF. .

But it's not complete. The most complete thing is that he wants to buy these two power grid companies.

Since the start of the wave of privatization of public companies in the UK in the 1980s.

Britain's leading public companies also have a large number of foreign investors.

Like the UK electricity grid, there are currently six major companies.

Of the six major companies, only two are local companies. The remaining four companies are Deutsche Electric Power, EDF, E.ON Group and Iberdrola Power Company.

These four companies are owned by Germany, France and Spain respectively, and only Centrica Group and Scottish Southern Power are local companies.

Centrica Group has now sold the distribution network company to Abel.

There is only one local company left in the UK's electricity network.

This remains a Scottish company that has never had much to do with England. Therefore, the most important foundations of a country can be controlled.

It can only be said that Mrs. Thatcher was too popular with the capitalists.

As for Abel, he now wants to buy the distribution network companies of Electric Power France and Centrica Group simultaneously.

If these two companies are successfully merged, the new company will suddenly become the UK's largest grid giant, accounting for at least half of the UK electricity market. This investment is one of dozens of projects in Europe that Abel has specifically selected for himself in the advisory group.

The reason the advisory team recommends this asset is simple.

Because these types of assets related to a country's infrastructure are owned by utility companies, their value and revenue streams can often be linked to inflation, and they are also backed by regulatory guarantees. This is a relatively safe asset class.

Simply put, this means that flat profits and asset inflation can be avoided by increasing prices. Hong Kong Island real estate tycoons like to invest in this type of monopoly the most.

This is the reason why Abel chose to pursue this field in addition to finance and communications in the UK.

It was also because he knew that the local tyrants in Hong Kong liked this type of property the most.

The advisory group thinks they will have a reasonable asset allocation.

At the same time, Abel tried to divide the assets reasonably. Wait a few years or more and get the votes of the rich on Hong Kong Island.

After confirming in the evening the issue of negotiations with the EDF people.

Abel temporarily relaxed.

He said to David Jones next to him: "What's there to eat at this cafe?" Let them send food.

David smiled and stepped aside to give instructions. Abel looked at Aymo Alamuddin who was returning from the phone call, smiling and greeting Legally Blonde.

"Miss Alamuddin, will you sit down and have lunch with me?" I just mentioned going on a date with someone, maybe it was you.

Alan Baker quickly and wisely turned around and took over the next job.

Aymo Alamuddin was of course very happy, she came to meet Abel with a smile on her face.

She sat where the two giants of the Centrica group had just sat. "I am honored, Mr. Smith." Amo Alamuddin tried to make himself smile more gracefully.

She smiled like that, which gave Abel the impression that she was becoming more and more like Annie's older sister.

Do you want to eat bomb girl Meiyi delivered to your home?

Is that the problem?

This is not a problem at all. Provided that physical and physiological safety can be guaranteed.

As for the other problems, Abel felt he could now deal with them.

Unless the person sitting across from her is a European princess or something. Of course, Aymo Alamuddin is not a princess so that was easy.

Damn, the order is wrong, I'll ask the editor to fix it tomorrow

(end of this chapter)