Chapter 397 Manchester United
“Do you know Marvel?”
Chu Gang shook his head.
He moved to the United States to study for a Ph.D. after graduating from college. His basic habits and preferences have already been formed. He has watched a lot of movies, but rarely reads comics.
"Marvel is one of the two most well-known comic companies in the United States. It holds many comic copyrights. I am very interested. So, after you return to New York, ask someone to collect news about Marvel. .”
Hongmeng’s pan-entertainment business is destined to enter the entertainment industry.
But 10 years ago, the domestic entertainment industry could not make much money, but Hollywood could not miss it.
As the most valuable brand in Hollywood in the next twenty or even thirty years, Marvel is not to be missed.
Chu Gang nodded and agreed.
The two chatted until nine o'clock in the evening before leaving.
Chu Gang stayed in Silicon Valley for three days before leaving.
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London Heathrow Airport.
The Golden Eagle landed slowly.
After the plane stopped, Xu Liang walked down the spiral staircase.
"Mr. Xu."
Huo Yan came forward.
After a brief handshake.
"Get in the car first."
"Okay."
Come to the car.
"Has the acquisition of Manchester United's equity been completed?"
"Yes. We acquired 4.99% at a cost of 13 million pounds, and Standard Chartered purchased 4.99% of the equity at a cost of 15 million pounds."< br>
Xu Liang nodded.
Standard Chartered’s appearance is not too ugly.
"How much money is left in the company's account?"
"122 million pounds."
"Where is Manchester United's share price?"
"It has risen by 4% and is now up It’s 260 million pounds.”
Xu Liang nodded, “When are you going to do it?”
"The sooner the better, the later the change will occur."
"Then let's start tomorrow."
"Yes."
"Where are the funds?" Xu Liang asked.
“Standard Chartered has been contacted and they will provide us with a mortgage.”
Xu Liang nodded, feeling confident.
The next day, Hanhua Capital London Branch.
Xu Liang stood aside and watched Huo Yan give instructions to the company's traders.
“Guys, in the next fifteen days, we are going to conduct a blitz. The content is very simple, sweep up all Manchester United stocks on the secondary market.
Can you get it? Take as many as you want. We have plenty of bullets.
That's all I said, who has any questions? "
"BOSS, I just want to know how much bonus I can get after completing this order? "
A young man with long hair and a slovenly appearance who looked like a frustrated artist asked.
"Three times the bonus during overtime, if you can acquire 20% of the total within 15 days The above shares, and the price increase of Manchester United does not exceed 40%, five times the bonus.
In short, the more shares you acquire, the lower the price will rise, and the more bonus you will get. I have made a specific form and Ellie will send it to you soon.
OK, who has any questions? "
The five traders of the company are gearing up.
"BOSS, I just want to know when can we take action? ”
“It’s now. ”
Huo Yan affirmed.
Wow.
The out-of-character trader let out a strange cry, and quickly started operating on the keyboard with his hands.
"Young Manchester United bitch, I'm an Arsenal fan, I'm going to fuck you hard this time."
"Money, money, Uncle Grus is now a super rich man."… …
Accompanied by various vulgar words, the data on the computer flashed quickly.
Gradually, the sound returned to calmness, and there was nothing else except the sound of typing on the computer keyboard.
Looking at the traders who were focusing on acquiring shares from the secondary market, Xu Liang waved to Huo Yan.
The two came outside.
"Mr. Xu, don't be surprised. Foreigners have more personality. In fact, they are all very good traders..."
Xu Liang waved his hand to interrupt him.
"No need to explain, that's not what I care about."
Paused.
"Is Manchester United's term sheet ready?"
"It is ready. On the fifteenth day, I will send it to the London Securities and Exchange Commission and Manchester United on time. ”
Xu Liang nodded and patted him on the shoulder.
"I'm waiting to see your good news."
"I won't let you down." Huo Yan said confidently.
Xu Liang nodded and left.
Don’t use the people you doubt, and don’t doubt the people you employ.
One day, two days, five days.
Manchester United's share price rose by 10% without realizing it.
At this time, some people began to discover that someone was buying up Manchester United shares in the secondary market.
On the tenth day, the front page of The Times.
Who is buying Manchester United? 》
“In just ten days, Manchester United’s share price has risen from 260 million pounds to 338 million pounds. All Manchester United stocks on the secondary market are being acquired rapidly. It is obvious that there are malicious investments.
Who is he? ”
As a Premier League giant, Manchester United has a huge influence in the UK.
It also has a huge influence in Europe.
This press release can be regarded as the reason why Manchester United was The acquisition was put under the sun
For a time, everyone paid attention to the acquisition of Manchester United.
Manchester United's share price rose rapidly.
It has exceeded 350 million pounds in just five days, and it is still rising.
At this moment.
Manchester United management and the London Securities and Exchange Commission simultaneously received a letter of intent from Hanhua Capital and formally submitted an acquisition invitation to Manchester United.
At the same time, Hanhua Capital also announced a press conference at the Shangri-La Hotel.
For a time, major media in the UK and Europe were moved by the news.
"Mr. Xu, the media are almost here."
Xu Liang nodded, "You can go ahead and follow what we discussed."
"Okay. ”
After agreeing, Huo Yan turned around and walked out of the room, walking straight towards the conference hall.
When he came to the door, he took a deep breath and opened the closed door.
Wow….
Snowy flashes of light came towards us.
Even though Huo Yan was mentally prepared in advance, his heartbeat could not help but speed up at this moment, and there was a trace of panic on his face.
Although he has been working for many years, this is the first time he has faced so many media.
No experience at all.
"Boss, are you okay?"
The concerned voice of the secretary came from behind.
“It’s okay.”
After taking a few deep breaths and calming down, Huo Yan strode to the center of the podium.
Xu Liang, who was in the back room, looked at Huo Yan, who looked relatively stable on the TV screen, and nodded secretly in his heart.
As the head of the London branch of Hanhua Capital, investment ability is only one aspect, and management ability must not be bad either.
Today's press conference is an experience for him.
After quickly scanning the media packed in the hall, Huo Yanhong said.
"Welcome to all media friends to attend our press conference at Hanhua Capital. I am Huo Yan, executive partner of Hanhua Capital and general manager of Hanhua London Branch.
Today I will answer questions about Hanhua's acquisition of Manchester United. All related questions."
"Mr. Huo, please..."
"Mr. Huo, Manchester United..."
The reporters have been unable to hold back for a long time. , raised their arms one after another, and asked questions one by one.
Huo Yan said quickly: "Don't be anxious, everyone, come one by one, we have a lot of time today."
After finally calming everyone down.
Huo Yan started to order people.
"The lady in red clothes in front of me."
The woman's face showed excitement, she grabbed the microphone handed over by the staff next to her and said impatiently.
"Mr. Huo, why does Hanhua Capital want to acquire Manchester United?"
"We Hanhua Capital is a world-renowned private equity fund. It is currently mainly engaged in venture capital, private equity funds, hedge funds and mergers and acquisitions. We manage over 10 billion US dollars in assets.
M&A M&A business is one of our main businesses, and the sports industry is also our main investment direction.
Currently we have acquired the NBA Warriors. , Manchester United is another option for us after long-term investigation.”
“Mr. Huo, why did Hanhua Capital choose a hostile acquisition instead of friendly negotiation?”
"Hanhua will choose the acquisition method that is beneficial to itself and has the highest probability of success."
Paused.
"Madam, you have asked two questions. In line with the principle of fairness, please hand the microphone to the man wearing a plaid shirt next to you. Thank you."
Female Although the reporter was reluctant, he still handed over the microphone.
The male reporter who was called looked excited.
"Mr. Huo, if you acquire Manchester United, how will you run such a great club with a century-old history?"
Huo Yan organized his words and said.
“Hanhua Capital is a financial investment institution. We are good at discovering companies and institutions with great potential and giving them support.
But for specific operations, we prefer Working with the founders and management of the company
Especially because Manchester United has one of the greatest coaches in the world. This is one of the reasons why we acquired Manchester United.
Therefore, after Hanhua Capital acquires Manchester United, it will fully respect Sir Alex Ferguson's opinions on player transfers and will not interfere with his power to run the team.
Hanhua Capital will play a supporting role and work with Sir Alex Ferguson to make Manchester United more brilliant. ”
The male reporter’s expression became subtle.
This Hanhua Capital, how should I put it? It’s too close to Ferguson.
Use the Chinese trend twenty years later In terms of words, it is simply "kneeling and licking"
Seeing the expressions of everyone in the audience, Huo Yan's eyes flashed with helplessness.
This speech was what Xu Liangqian told him to say.
He doesn’t know the reason. Maybe Ferguson is friends with the boss?
Xu Liang, who was in the background, looked at the picture on the TV with a smile on his face.
In the entire Manchester United, Ferguson is the big one.
There are many great coaches in European football, but there is only one coach who can rely on a few first-rate stars and most second-rate stars to create a combat effectiveness equivalent to that of a first-rate team.
Looking at the way Manchester United played in the post-Ferguson era, you will know how powerful Sir Alex Ferguson is.
With him, Manchester United could lock the championship two rounds in advance and even enter the Champions League finals consecutively. If the Cosmos team in those years had not been so unbelievable, maybe Sir Alex could have won a few more Champions League.
But without him, Manchester United's best result in the Premier League was second place. They were basically in the first round of the Champions League, and they didn't even get to play in the Champions League. It was simply miserable.
The Glazer family is really lucky.
(End of this chapter)