But unexpectedly, Donnie didn't mention that matter. Instead, he wanted to discuss something else with them.
Thereafter, Charles Merrill made a gesture inviting Seymour Sacks to speak first.
Seymour Sacks didn't decline and asked in a resonant voice, "I wonder what kind of partnership Mr. Block is looking to discuss with us?"
Donnie explained, "I hope to take a stake in both of your companies and join your boards of directors!"
A shareholder of a company is not necessarily a member of the board, but a member of the board is definitely a shareholder. Additionally, joining the board means gaining entry to the company's decision-making level.
Although Donnie, even as a member of the boards of these two companies, might not have much say, at least he now had some!
To Donnie's proposal, both Seymour Sacks and Charles Merrill showed puzzled expressions, but they didn't have much resistance to the suggestion.