Chapter 900 Backstab
Arnaud Lagardère sneered.
"Chairman of the Board of Directors? Your equity is not as large as mine, how can you be the Chairman of the Board of Directors?"
Looking provocatively at Xu Liang, who was silent in the audience, he made a pun .
“This is the Vivendi Board of Directors meeting, not your bedside. You can’t become the chairman of Vivendi’s board of directors just by having a beautiful face and figure.”
Christina had an angry look on her pretty face.
But after taking a slight breath, he suppressed it.
After two years of arduous entrepreneurial career, her abilities and character have been tempered, and she is already a good business elite.
"Mr. Lagardère is right. Becoming the chairman of Vivendi's board of directors depends on ability. I created Twitter worth 3 billion US dollars from scratch. I am definitely more capable than you, the successor to Lagardère." The people who made the company go from bad to worse after the Group were stronger
And who told you that my shareholding in Vivendi is not as good as yours?”
Arnaud Lagardère, who was about to get angry, looked startled.
Vincent Bolore, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but look over.
Of course he knew that Xu Liang must have more than this amount of equity.
After all, Hanwha’s London office and Hanwha’s New York office both hold more than 5% of the shares. According to the securities laws, the disclosure requirements have been met.
So these are all public.
Although Hanhua only made a financial investment and did not assign directors to Vivendi, he was very clear about it as the chairman of the board of directors.
Christina took out the documents she had prepared long ago.
“During this period, our Christina Investment Company has been seeking equity in Vivendi, and has successively signed equity transfer agreements with a number of investment companies.
Currently we hold Vivendi for 29.5 % of the equity.”
As soon as this was said, the whole conference room was in an uproar.
Everyone guessed that Christina, who had the support of Golden Caesar, not only held this small amount of equity, but also missed the 30% mandatory tender offer standard by 0.5%, which was still too much.
Vincent Bolore, who had always been relatively calm, couldn't help but change his expression.
"Impossible! How could you have so much equity?"
Arnault Lagardère's face was filled with disbelief.
No wonder he is like this. It has only been more than half a month since Xu Liang used the Pacific Fund investment to find Bolore.
It is impossible to acquire so much equity in such a short period of time without making any noise at all.
Looking at Xu Liang sitting in the audience with a smile on his face, Vincent Bolore said in a condensed voice.
“It seems that Mr. Xu has been interested in Vivendi for a long time?”
Xu Liang smiled and said: “I’m afraid Mr. Bolore is mistaken. I’m just a Christina investor. The company’s partner, the person who acquired Vivendi, is Ms. Yeri.”
“Mr. Xu, we are all smart people. We all know who is behind the acquisition of Vivendi.
However, although your methods are extraordinary, winning is not that simple. "
After smiling confidently, Vincent Bolore continued.
"Now I hold 17.9% of Vivendi's shares, and Arnault holds 9.74%. We both The total of individuals is 27.64%.
In addition, we have also won the support of Mr. Jean Foch, CEO of Vivendi! "
As soon as he said this, Xu Liang subconsciously turned his head and looked at Foch.
Christina on the stage did not have such good concentration as him, and her pretty face changed color instantly.
Jean Foch, who had been keeping his head silent, raised his head and glanced at Xu Liang.
The eyes contained guilt and apology.
“I support Mr. Vincent Bolore to continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vivendi Group.”
The uneasiness in Xu’s conscience finally became a reality at this moment.
Taking a deep look at Jean Foch, he really didn't expect that this guy would switch the goal wall at the critical moment.
He is a salaried worker, how much benefit can Bolore give him?
For a while, he couldn't guess what Foch was thinking.
Looking at Vincent Bolore with a proud look on his face.
“Even if you add Mr. Foch’s equity, you are still inferior to Ms. Yerry.”
"Mr. Xu, don't worry yet. Mr. Foch hasn't finished speaking yet."
Everyone's eyes were focused on Jean Foch.
The latter met everyone's eyes and said calmly.
“In order to continue to expand Vivendi Group’s market in the telecommunications field, we will acquire Bolore Telecom for 3.5 billion euros.
Vivendi does not need to pay cash; The acquisition was completed with the combined equity of the two companies.”
Xu Liang frowned instantly.
Bolore Group is a comprehensive enterprise group led by the Bollore family.
In addition to papermaking, it also involves logistics, battery production, telecommunications and media.
Although Bolore Telecom is far from comparable to Vivendi, it has 2.3 million mobile users in France, and operates fixed-line and mobile phone services in Cameroon, Benin, and Gabon in Africa, with 4.5 million users. .
It is a medium-sized telecommunications operator.
Although the acquisition price of 3.5 billion euros is a bit high, it is not an exaggeration.
What’s more important is that the Bolore family holds nearly 70% of the shares of Bolore Group.
Once Vivendi Telecom acquires Bolore Telecom, it will be equivalent to a directional financing.
According to Vivendi’s current market value of around 21 billion euros, after the integration of the two parties, the Borlore Group will be able to obtain at least 14.28% of the equity.
Although Vincent Bolore's shareholding will now be further weakened, it will still remain at around 15.34%.
Added together, that’s exactly 29.62%.
The limit has been almost reached while avoiding triggering the compulsory acquisition clause.
Exceeding Xu Liang’s 29.5% is just a coincidence.
The key is, plus Arnault Lagardère’s 8.35% (diluted after financing) and Foch’s shareholdings.
Vincent Bolore can control nearly 40% of Vivendi's shares. Such a high shareholding almost eliminates the possibility of Xu Liang's acquisition.
"The cooperation between Borlore Group and Vivendi Group in the field of telecommunications can combine the advantages of both parties to expand the share of the European and African telecommunications markets and become a world-class telecommunications giant."
Vincent Bo Luo Lei looked at Xu Liang with a smile.
"Mr. Xu, as a shareholder of Vivendi Group, I believe you should also be excited about the rapid development of the group."
Excited is a big-headed ghost.
If he had a knife in his hand, he would have wanted to kill this cunning old guy.
"There is a lot of overlap in the customers of Borlore Telecom and Vivendi Telecom. I don't think this is a successful acquisition." Xu Liang said directly.
"Mr. Xu, this is a joint decision made by Vivendi's board of directors and the group management. Even if you disagree, you must respect everyone's opinions."
Arnault Lagaber was excited road.
He likes to see Xu Liang deflated.
The famous Golden Caesar was unlucky in his own hands.
In one word, cool.
Xu Liang was too lazy to deal with this playboy.
He gave Lu Hui a look next to him.
The latter understands.
Take out two documents from the bag.
"Mr. Li Zhaoji of Hong Kong and Mr. Qiu Jinshan of Singapore respectively hold 2.8% and 2.1% of the equity of Vivendi Group. Due to various reasons, they could not come to Paris to attend the Vivendi Group's board of directors meeting, so they entrusted all the rights and interests of these equity Give it to me.
On behalf of Mr. Li and Mr. Qiu, I now officially support Ms. Cristina Yeri as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vivendi Group.
As for Vivendi Telecom and Bolore. We believe that the merger of Telecom does not meet the needs of Vivendi’s development, so it should be rejected!”
Arnault Lagardère stood up suddenly. Taking three steps at a time, he ran down and snatched the document from Lu Hui's hand.
The latter had a smile on his face and didn't stop him.
In turn, he took out copies of similar documents from his briefcase and sent them to every Vivendi director on the stage one by one.
Seeing this, Christina's pretty face instantly showed joy.
The eyes that looked at Xu Liang contained endless admiration and love.
Others had complicated expressions.
They did not doubt the authenticity of the document.
In this situation, it is impossible for both parties to falsify their identities, and they cannot withstand investigation at all.
Jean Foch looked at the tall man with deep eyes below with emotion.
Without him as a helper, the other party still has enough backup preparations.
And.
Decide the outcome in one fell swoop!
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible, it must be fake!"
Arnault Lagabell roared angrily.
‘Chila’, the document in his hand was torn into pieces.
Angrily stared at the man not far away, but looking at the tall and burly Xu Liang, although he was angry, he did not dare to go up.
As we all know, Chinese people are good at Kung Fu.
He didn’t want to get beaten.
After glancing at Arnaud Lagardère contemptuously, Xu Liang said calmly.
"Mr. Bolore, now it's your turn to step aside."
Taking a deep breath, Bolore slowly stood up.
"I have learned about Golden Caesar's methods, and they are indeed extraordinary. However, Vivendi's acquisition war has just begun, and you may not always be able to win."
"Maybe. But at least now I win."
The two looked at each other, their breaths were sharp, and they refused to give in to each other.
The people around seemed to feel the murderous intent of the sword clash.
After a long time, Bolore slowly sat down.
Close your eyes and say nothing.
Christina Yeri, who holds the vast majority of shares, replaced Vincent as chairman of the board of directors of Vivendi Group with an absolute majority of 34.4%.
As soon as the board meeting was over, Vincent Bolore left immediately.
He really didn’t want to see the proud faces of this couple.
Unexpectedly, Jean Foch did not leave with him.
After the meeting, Xu Liang came to the reception room of Vivendi Group.
When Vivendi Games was acquired in 2002, he had been here several times and was quite familiar with it.
Looking at Foch who followed.
“I thought you would leave with Vincent.”
Jean Foch didn’t say much and handed over the mobile phone in his hand.
"Take a look."
Xu Liang took it and took a look, his face changed slightly.
"I didn't expect Vincent to be so vicious. He sent someone to detain my parents and force me to help him."
Jean Foch's tone was full of hatred.
After taking one last look at the old couple with guns pointed at their heads in the cell phone photo, he handed the phone back.
"In this case, you should stand firmly on Vincent's side."
"No need.
Now you hold 34.4% of the shares. According to the securities law, , has the power to veto the company's major decisions.
His planned merger of Vivendi Telecom and Bolore Telecom has completely failed.
I no longer have much influence on him. ”
The power of Western CEOs is higher than that of the board of directors, which is based on the dispersion of ownership.
Once a shareholder controls more than one-third of the equity, the CEO's power will be restricted.
The same goes for Foch.
"I will investigate this matter clearly. During the next period of time, I hope you can maintain the stability of Vivendi."
"I understand, thank you BOSS."
Foch directly changed his title.
Exhibited unprecedented obedience.
Xu Liang smiled and patted his arm.
"Jean, you are an outstanding professional manager. Vivendi still needs your leadership in the future. Don't let me down."
"Your will is the direction of my efforts. ”
"Go and get busy."
Foch nodded, turned and left.
"Dear, we now have the ability to appoint and remove the group CEO, why do we still keep this traitor?" Christina couldn't help but ask.
“Foch is a talented person and is familiar with all aspects of Vivendi. With him here, Vivendi will not be chaotic.
You are still too young and you are very familiar with Vivendi. It is unfamiliar and has no experience in managing a giant corporate group with assets of nearly 40 billion euros.
So in the next five to ten years, your main task is to serve as the chairman of the board of directors of Vivendi Group and the group COO, learn management experience from his side, and become familiar with everything about Vivendi.
When he steps down, you will take over the management of the group. ”
Vivendi is too big, and Xu Liang will be very cautious when it comes to the management of such a huge enterprise.
Especially in the future, he will continue to compete with Vincent Bolore Vivendi, the company's stock price will become more volatile, and Jean Foch is the ballast that can stabilize the Vivendi ship and protect it from the impact of the takeover war.
As for betrayal?
"Gangzi, please contact Lao Zhang and ask him to send someone to take over the security of all holding companies and group executives of the Vivendi Group."
He can also use the same method, and it is brighter and more important.
"By the way, let him investigate Foch's movements in the past few days to see if what he said is true or false?"
"I know, Brother Liang."
Huo Gang left in a hurry.
"Lv Hui?"
"Boss."
"Contact Uncle Li and Qiu Jinshan and ask them to continue to acquire Vivendi's equity. But if the stock price exceeds 50 euros, forget it."
"Okay."
Wait until everyone left.
Christina could no longer suppress her excitement and jumped directly into Xu Liang's arms and kissed her passionately.
Under the cold appearance, French women have a romantic heart.
(End of this chapter)