Chapter 1100 Rich
"Sister Li, how many days have we been out since today?"
Li Jinling, wearing an engineering hat, said quickly.
"It's been seven days."
"Exactly one week." Xu Liang muttered to himself.
On the third day after the Brazilian Petroleum bidding ended, he joined Unocal's exploration ship and came to the sea 200 kilometers away from Santos.
Part of the reason was that he had never seen offshore oil exploration and wanted to see it fresh.
Most of all, it was to avoid the oil company executives who came to harass them under various pretexts.
Now, the news that Brazil is preparing to build a South American oil pipeline has spread, and major oil companies are joining forces. Although Unocal is not the top company in the oil field, it is also first-rate.
Plus he has his support behind him.
There are many companies that want to recruit him.
But Xu Liang doesn't plan to end so soon.
Let Andrew ask about the conditions first, and it won't be too late for him to end the game after he knows what's going on.
"How many letters of visit do you have suppressed there now?"
Standing on the right side of Xu Liang, Li Jinling, dressed in black OL professional attire, quickly said: "There are currently sixteen copies in total."
"What companies are there?"
"ExxonMobil, BP, ChevronTexaco, Delta, Statoil..., New Japan Oil Company, China Offshore Oil Corporation."
"China Offshore Oil Company?"
"Yes."
"Interesting."
Because of Unocal's incident, his relationship with Hua Haiyang was not very good.
But it's not that bad.
Unocal's business is all overseas, and Hua Haiyang is mostly in China. After all, there is not much competition between the two parties.
"Mr. Xu, Hua Haiyang just adjusted its management in the first half of this year. Li Hongwei left, and the new CEO is Zhao Junchen."
"No wonder, it turns out someone has changed."
After thinking for a while.
"Let's make an appointment with him."
Overseas, PetroChina is considered half of its own people.
It's best if you can cooperate. If you can't cooperate, you won't offend others.
"Okay." Li Jinling nodded.
"By the way, let's confirm the location with him first.
If he is still in Brazil, make an appointment at Hanhua's Sao Paulo office. If he has returned to China, he will wait for the next opportunity. ”
"Okay."
"Gangzi, call the first mate and let's go back to Rio de Janeiro."
"Go back?"
“After these few days, it’s time to take care of some things.”
……
After returning to Rio, Andrew quickly found him.
"BOSS."
"Thank you for your hard work these days."
"It's my honor to serve you." Andrew said quickly.
Xu Liang smiled. He had heard so many good words that he had become immune.
"How did your job go?"
"Everything has been done according to the boss's instructions."
"He accepted it?"
Andrew nodded and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Boss, is the price too high?"
“It’s just money, you can make more money after you spend it.
But our connections in Brazil cannot be careless in the slightest.
In particular, Fernando Michel is the director of the Brazilian Petroleum Authority.
He is so closely related to our many businesses in Brazil that no amount of money would be a pity. ”
The level of corruption at all levels in Brazil is alarming.
In order to stabilize his relationship with Fernando Michel, Xu Liangming secretly spent nearly US$5 million in real estate and cash.
This is just him. The other members of Congress, judges, etc., large and small, add up to nearly ten million.
Although this public relations expenditure is huge, it must be spent.
How do you say that?
I may not remember the person who gave the gift, but I will definitely remember the person who didn’t give it to me.
Xu Liang continued: "Is there any new news about the oil pipeline?"
"Everyone is working secretly. It has not yet been decided who will be shortlisted and how many shares they will get. There is no movement from the Brazilian Petroleum Authority.
However, Fernando Michel cryptically revealed to us that there will be no more than ten partners for this oil pipeline. Except for Petrobras, which has been predetermined, and the two main partners holding more than 20% of the shares, the remaining shares must not exceed 10%.
The specific amount depends on the conditions of each company. ”
"Or auction?"
"No. Mainly localized procurement ratio."
Xu Liang nodded, "You can do whatever you want. If the price is too high, forget it."
He is not enthusiastic about the South American oil pipeline.
Although Brazil and Argentina have rich families that are enviable, the stewards are idiots manipulated by the United States, and their economic development is in a mess.
How much revenue such a large oil pipeline can generate is still unknown.
"Okay."
"What time is it?" Xu Liang asked.
"Forty-five minutes to six p.m.!"
"Pack up, we'll go out at six o'clock."
Looking at his questioning look, Xu Liang smiled and said, "I'm going to attend the Marinho family's business dinner. You go with me."
"Boss, didn't you refuse before?" Andrew said.
"I changed my mind.
You still have to pay a visit to these Brazilian local snake families. ”
The reason that made him change his attention was not the Marinho family's status as Brazil's number one wealthy family.
But later he accidentally got a guest invitation and saw a few names that interested him.
It just so happened that he had time tonight, so he decided to go there himself.
……
Although Brazil is not a Western country, it has inherited Portuguese culture and has cultivated a large number of Western-style aristocrats in the hundreds of years since its founding.
Among them, the fifteen major families including Marinho, Safra, Demoraes, Salles and Camargo are the most famous.
As the head of fifteen major families, Marinho controls all the shares of Universal, the largest media group in South America.
The group's 'Global Television Network' accounts for about half of the Brazilian radio and television market.
In 2002, sales revenue reached US$4.8 billion and profit reached US$1.1 billion.
Despite being Brazil's largest media company, Universal has resisted a public listing and remains a family-owned company.
The three brothers in the family, Ilineu Roberto, Joao Roberto and Jose Roberto, have a combined net worth of US$28.3 billion.
Although the gap between Universal Group and Xu's is still huge.
But in Brazil, it's already a formidable behemoth.
Today, the commercial charity reception organized by the Marinho family gathered almost most of the political and business celebrities in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro.
Getulio Filho, owner of Filho Film and Television Company.
Like most small film and television companies, he went through a lot of trouble to get the invitation letter for today's party.
The purpose is to expand my network of contacts. It would be great if I could cooperate with the media trust Global. After waiting for a long time, he finally saw his opportunity.
"Hello, Mr. Roberto."
Ilineu Roberto did not recognize the man in front of him wearing a black suit with a philistine smile on his face.
However, in the business world for a long time, he has seen many people like this who take the initiative to get involved.
Out of courtesy, he also held the hand that the other person extended.
"Hello."
"Mr. Roberto, I have always had great admiration for Universal, especially the amazing results it has achieved under your leadership this year."
Ilineu Roberto smiled faintly and said nothing.
After seeing that the other party did not express anything, Getulio Fello, who was pressed for time, secretly gritted his teeth.
"Influenced by you, I also established a film and television company. I just filmed a TV series this year. I hope to cooperate with your company and show it on the Global Television Network."
"Universal will not reject any film and television company that wants to cooperate with us.
As long as the quality of Mr. Ferrero's TV series passes the standard, I think people from the company will take the initiative to talk to you... ”
Before Ilineu Roberto finished speaking, a middle-aged man in a black suit hurriedly walked through the guests and walked to him, saying a few words quickly in his ear.
"Really?"
Ilineu Roberto's voice suddenly became louder.
The people around him, including Getulio Fello, subconsciously turned their heads and looked over.
"Really, the other party's car has entered the manor."
The middle-aged man nodded quickly.
"Let's go."
There was a hint of enthusiasm on Ilineu Roberto's face.
Seeing the owner like this, everyone in the banquet hall who noticed the movement subconsciously looked over.
After a while, Ilineu Roberto, who had gone out before, quickly came back.
Next to him was a young man wearing a dark blue suit, tall and handsome, with a faint smile on his face, but his calm and mature temperament was not compromised at all.
From Ilineu Roberto's attentive and enthusiastic attitude and the young man's relaxed demeanor, we knew that this man's identity was extraordinary.
“I didn’t expect him to come too!”
"Do you know Mr. Goulart?"
"Of course we do.
The famous Golden Caesar, the financial giant Hanhua, the energy giant Unocal, and the boss of the global Internet giant Hongmeng. ”
"Is he the Golden Caesar?... I didn't expect it to be as rumored. He is so young."
"The energy of the Marinho family is really surprising, they can actually invite him here."......
Although Xu Liang rarely participates in news interviews and business receptions now, with the development of his various companies, his industry status is getting higher and higher.
He was mentioned more and more frequently.
The faint discussions in the living room and the increasing attention of eyes made Ilineu Roberto feel quite excited.
Being able to invite heavyweight guests will be of huge benefit to him personally and the reputation of the Marinho family!
"Mr. Xu is honored to meet you. It is an honor for our Marinho family to invite a distinguished guest like you today!"
"Thank you Mr. Roberto.
The Marinho family has a good reputation and respect in Brazil.
It is also an honor for me to receive the invitation from your family. ”
After exchanging a few polite words.
"Mr. Xu, our Universal Group is the largest media organization in Brazil.
Hongmeng, owned by Mr. Xu, is the top film and television company in Hollywood and even the world.
Now we have a lot of business cooperation, and we have been in good condition.
Therefore, I feel that at this happy moment today, it is necessary for us to have a drink and celebrate together. ”
Although Hongmeng divested most of its entertainment assets.
But the all-important Universal Pictures remains.
At the same time, Universal Pictures is also the global distributor of films under the Brazilian Universal Group.
The two sides do cooperate a lot.
Xu Liang smiled slightly and took the champagne handed over by the other party.
“The cooperation between Hongmeng and Universal is indeed very pleasant,
That's one of the reasons why I'm here today. ”
After saying that, the two clinked their glasses, smiled at each other, and each took a sip of champagne from the goblet.
"I heard that Mr. Xu made a lot of money from the Brazilian oil tender a few days ago?"
"It's just a few blocks that others don't like.
To say that they have gained a lot, it is also BP and ChevronTexaco. ”
After a pause, Xu Liang continued with a smile, "Mr. Roberto is also interested in the oil industry?"
“I’ve heard about such a big thing as oil bidding, so I just happened to ask about it today.
And I am not as talented as Mr. Xu. In just a few years, I have become a giant in multiple industries.
Universal Group alone is enough for me to worry about. ”
"Mr. Roberto is so humble. You have made Universal Group prosperous."
"Thank you Mr. Xu for the praise, but it is still far behind Hongmeng."
His global valuation is only 10 billion US dollars, and Hongmeng's listed Sina alone is as high as 20 billion US dollars.
Not to mention Yihaodian and Bing, which have higher market value.
There is no comparison between the two sides.
After clinking the wine glasses, Ilineu Roberto glanced at the man opposite and continued with a smile.
"Mr. Xu, the "Voice of America" produced by your company is now very popular, with an average ratings of 12.33, which is almost on par with the "Pop Idol" carefully produced by FOX. It is really enviable."
He forgot about Xu Liang even if he didn't mention it.
After the last acquisition of Vivendi.
In order to increase Vivendi's revenue.
He came up with the "The Voice" project that originated in the Netherlands and eventually became a global hit.
No surprises.
In 2005, Vivendi’s The Voice became popular across Europe through Vivendi’s TV stations.
The number of users of Vivendi TV Network has increased by nearly 30%.
Nearly 500 million euros were collected in advertising fees alone.
Plus the income from commercial performances and endorsements by signed singers.
One program created nearly 1 billion euros in revenue for Vivendi.
This does not include subsequent innovations.
See this effect.
Universal Pictures decisively introduced copyright and produced the American version of The Voice - "The Voice."
From the first episode in June to the end of September, the average ratings were 12.33, second only to the 12.67 ratings of Fox TV's "Pop Idol", making it the second most popular variety show this year.
Along with the popularity of "The Voice", huge incomes followed.
In terms of advertising, naming rights were sold for US$45 million;
Ad placement for 30 seconds costs $268,000.
For derivatives development, the matrix has currently completed 15 major categories and 322 different commodities. The revenue in this area is US$220 million.
The direct revenue generated by "The Voice" has now exceeded US$800 million.
The reason why there are fewer than Vivendi is mainly because Universal Pictures does not have a TV network.
It splits the bill with the CW television network, which broadcasts the show.
So the income was reduced by nearly half.
Even so, "The Voice" has become the most successful variety show in Xu's history.
It's a gold mine.
(End of chapter)