Chapter 351: Mac Ridge Visits(1/2)
After finishing the "Transformers" animation broadcast, Lei Yunrong did not stay in New York for a long time. After signing a cooperation agreement with Goldman Sachs to acquire Marvel Comics, he then made a plane back to Los Angeles.
To be honest, compared to New York, Lei Yunrong prefers the city of Los Angeles.
Back in Los Angeles, Lei Yunrong suddenly realized that he seemed to have nothing to do.
Lehman Brothers is dealing with the acquisition of Lianyi Film Company, and Goldman Sachs is also following up on the acquisition of Marvel Comics.
Moreover, Zhang Zhongmou has officially completed the resignation procedures and has resigned from Texas Instruments Company. He is now handing over work with He Guoyuan.
It turned out that Texas Instruments' San Francisco wafer factory was originally built by Zhang Zhongmou. Now he is responsible for relocating the production line. The progress will be much faster and you can spend less money to hire a consultant.
In the semiconductor industry, Honor Electronics is still Xinding. If you just accept the production line rashly, it will be certain that you will be cheated.
Therefore, when Honor Electronics wants to buy factory production lines, it will spend some money to ask a professional consulting company to check.
Now that Zhang Zhongmou has joined, he has shared a large part of He Guoyuan's work, so that he can also prepare to build an LCD factory.
Thinking of this, Lei Yunrong couldn't help but want to go and have a good time in the city of Los Angeles.
The next day, Lei Yunrong went to see the Hollywood Mountains, where there were no film companies stationed, and also walked on the Avenue of Stars.
In the evening, Lei Yunrong originally wanted to go to the cinema to watch a movie, but found that none of the movies that are being released now are what he likes to watch.
To be honest, for Hollywood movies, except for those special effects visual blockbusters, Lei Yunrong has no feelings for other movies. It is better to watch these movies to watch Xiangjiang movies.
However, Lei Yunrong also discovered a phenomenon, that is, the promotion of "Star Wars 2" has begun, and most cinemas in Los Angeles have posted posters of Star Wars 2.
It's early April, and "Star Wars 2" will not be released until late May, and it's just right to start the promotion now.
There was no good movie, Lei Yunrong turned around and went to the Atlantic Arena. There was a Lakers vs. Washington Bullets game tonight.
The Staples Arena, which we are familiar with later generations, has not yet begun to be built, and even the related designs are still invisible. At this time, the Lakers' home court was the current Atlantic Arena.
At this time, the Lakers' influence in Los Angeles was not as great as that of later generations. In later generations, the Los Angeles Lakers and Hollywood are the two most famous business cards in Los Angeles.
However, the Lakers' influence will begin to increase rapidly starting this year.
Last year, the Lakers used the No. 1 pick to pick Johnson, the greatest point guard in NBA history, and then led the team to the finals and won the championship in their rookie season.
This is not the main thing. The shot that the Lakers later caused was even more full of home games.
The Lakers' game was really good at this time. They are not the complete form of the Shoti era, but they are also very pleasing to the eye, which makes Lei Yunrong's eyes uncontrollably focus on Magic Johnson.
If the Bass family had not bought the Lakers, Lei Yunrong also wanted to buy the Lakers, but it was too late, and the people of the Bass family would definitely not let go.
So although it is a pity, there is no way to do this.
If you buy other NBA teams, the investment value is not great. Moreover, the NBA is too early for Lei Yunrong. The basketball star he has chased before may be just a little brat now.
I am not familiar with the NBA stars at this stage except for a few, so I feel less.
At this time, the NBA game was almost the same as before the small ball era. Lei Yunrong also looked very interesting. He was a Kobe fan, so he would naturally occupy the position of the Lakers.
The Lakers did not disappoint everyone, defeating the Washington Bullets 97-83.
Returning to the hotel with satisfaction, I wanted to stay in Luo again
I had fun in Los Angeles, but the sudden visit of Lehman Brothers the next day suddenly disrupted Lei Yunrong's plan.
"Allen, I heard that you came back from New York and came to find you right away."
"What's so anxious? Is it because of the acquisition of Lianyi Film Company?"
"No, we are doing the acquisition of Lianyi. I'm here for something else this time."
"Oh, what's the matter?"
"Allen, someone wants to see you. I can't refuse if I ask you to come to me, and I think you can see him too."
"Who is so energy?" Lei Yunrong asked curiously.
"He's downstairs, I'll tell him to come up."
After a while, Lei Yunrong saw Jason Terry with a bald white man in his forties, and had very obvious Jewish characteristics.
Judging from Jason Terry's respectful appearance to him, we can tell that this bald man has a good status.
"Allen, let me introduce you to you. This is a famous oil tycoon, Mr. Mark Ritchie, whom I mentioned to you before."
Hearing Jason Terry's introduction, Lei Yunrong's pupils shrank, and the anger in his heart immediately rose.
However, although he was furious, his face did not show too much. He just looked at Jason Terry with a little angrily.
Seeing Lei Yunrong's expression, Jason Terry knew that he must have violated his taboo this time. He was about to explain a few words, but was interrupted by Mark Ritchie beside him.
"Mr. Allen, I know it's a bit abrupt when visiting this door. I asked Jason for help. I hope you don't blame him."
Lei Yunrong was also a little curious about this very legendary boss, but when he thought of his future behavior, he decided to stay away from him.
"Is there anything wrong with Mr. Richie coming to find me?"
"I heard from Jason that you are planning to acquire a Hollywood film company. I happen to have a film company in my hands, and it is one of the top eight Hollywoods. I wonder if Mr. Allen is interested?"
"Not interested!"
Mark Ritchie was choked by Lei Yunrong's, but continued:
"Allen, I know your concerns, you can rest assured that Twentieth Century Fox is my reasonable and legal private asset, and there will be no hidden dangers in its transaction."
"I know, but I think you're a big guy, a legend who can fight against the Amelic authorities, but I just want to do my little business, so I don't want to have too much connection with Mr. Ritchie."
"Maybe Ameriga's belly is just a gentle drizzle for you, but for me, even if it leaks a little, it will be a storm, so I don't want to take risks."
Jason Terry said:
"Allen, if you are worried, we, Lehman Brothers, can acquire Twentieth Century Fox in our name, and wait for the right opportunity to hand over Twentieth Century Fox into your hands."
Lei Yunrong did not agree with Jason Special's suggestion. If it were before, he would consider it if he made such a suggestion to himself. If this is the case, Lei Yunrong could also reduce a lot of risks.
But now Mark Ritchie has already visited the door in person, and Lei Yunrong doesn't want to have any contact with him, whether it is direct or indirect.
"Jason, I think it would be better for us to focus on acquiring Lianyi Film Company, after all, it is also one of the top eight Hollywoods."
Lei Yunrong said it very politely, but Jason Terry heard the unquestionable things in his words.
"Mr. Allen, I think it's not too late for you to listen to my offer before making a decision. If you're sure you'll buy it, I can buy it for you at a valuation of $600 million."
"And you don't have to worry about the acquisition funds Alan, Lehman Brothers can provide a full loan."
They offered such good conditions, which made Lei Yunrong even more afraid to agree.
Lehman Brothers gives full loan, which is for any
It is a very good discount for a capitalist.
But compared with Macridge's conditions, it would be a big deal. The market value of Twentieth Century Fox is around $1.2 billion, but Macridge directly sold it at a half price.
This is definitely not in line with the style of a capital tycoon. Markridge must have realized the danger and wanted to leave Ameriga.
This year, America is the year of election, which also means a reshuffle of the upper-level forces. There are ten questions about whether Markridge's relationship in the upper-level can work.
The facts later proved that Markridge was not overly worried. The first thing Reagan did when he took office was to solve the hostage problem in Persia and imposed stricter sanctions on Persia.
So Markridge, who has been in the oil business with Persia, seems particularly eye-catching.
This time, Ameriga was no longer ruthless. After investigation, he sued Markridge, saying that he was suspected of tax evasion, tax fraud and oil trade with Persia during the hostage crisis, and also created the highest tax evasion record in Ameriga's history.
He was charged with 51 counts, and if arrested, he would be sentenced to 325 years in prison.
When Markridge saw that Ameriga was really playing, he immediately ran away and ran to Switzerland.
The Amelic authorities were also anxious and immediately listed Markridge as one of the top ten wanted criminals of the FBI.
This time, Markridge's strong connections in the international community are fully demonstrated!
Ameriga warned Switzerland to ask for people every day, but Switzerland refused to give it to him. Switzerland also invited two lawyers to go to Ameriga to negotiate the case.
Why is Switzerland so tough?
The Swiss said that Mr. Ritchie was one of the six people who contributed the most to taxation in Switzerland.
They are all at the level of God of Wealth, how can they be sent away easily?
Markridge's big client Polar Bear also fought a public opinion war. The poor said in the largest domestic newspaper, Pravda, said:
"The allegations against Mr. Ritchie are openly extortion."
Immediately afterwards, the Spanish government gave Richi a new nationality with a stroke of his pen. He really has friends all over the world!
In fact, Ameriga's oblique side is also very realistic. One group of people wanted to catch him, while the other group fought with Ricci through channels.
The Amelica Department of Agriculture used Ritchie to take out barley and wheat at high prices, making at least $100 million from it;
The Amelica Mint purchased $30 million in nickel, copper and zinc from Rich's newly-established Clay London company;
The Amelica Interior Department also allowed Ritchie to invest 45 million to set up an alumina plant in the newly developed Wilk Islands.
Especially the Bush family, most of Ritchie's metal transactions are operated through Bush's younger brother Prescott, and all the ideology is business.
In this way, Markridge spent seventeen years overseas, but Ameriga's wanted warrant still made him feel uneasy.
So through his operation, after spending a lot of money, on the last day of Clinton's term, he pardoned 140 people, including Ritchie, and the reason at that time was:
"Ricci has made great contributions to the welfare undertakings of SL and has contributed to education and health in the Gaza region and the West Bank."
To be continued...