While Li Bancheng and his son were talking, the motorcade had already entered the underground parking lot of the Leiman Investment Bank headquarters building on Wall Street.
In an open-air cafe across the street, Huo Huanyu and Meng Yehe put down their disguised newspapers and smiled at each other.
"Okay, you said before that they would come today, but I didn't believe it. It seems that you were right." Huo Huanyu gave Meng Yehe a thumbs up and praised.
Meng Yehe chuckled lightly and said: "The current situation of the Li family and his son is actually not good. It is difficult for them to return home. Since they have deviated from the Chinese camp, they must show their use value in the Western camp. Combined with their
Considering their own interests, once they receive the news that Leiman Investment Bank is for sale, they will be more eager than anyone else."
"Coupled with the somewhat specious news that the Huo family also plans to acquire Lei Man, they can't sit still."
"Then do you think the terms Leiman will give them will be the same as what they give us? 70 billion US dollars, it's a shame they can talk about it."
Huo Huanyu remembered that when he was quoted by Lei Man before, he was so arrogant even though he was about to go bankrupt. What's more, the lion opened his mouth and gave such a sky-high price. Even though it was all just a show, he and the entire Huo family
It was impossible for him to acquire Lei Man, but the other party's attitude still made him, Mr. Huo, very unhappy.
"Will not."
Meng Yehe narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "In the eyes of Americans, Li Bancheng is more reliable than the Huo family. Behind the Huo family is the Chinese government. Everyone knows this, but Li Bancheng is a businessman through and through. He doesn't care about national interests at all.
He only cares about national interests and his own interests."
"It is exactly this kind of character that Lei Man needs now."
"So, Leiman's offer to them should be much more sincere, but there may be other more restrictive clauses in it, which I can't guess."
At this moment, in the chairman's office on the top floor of Leiman Investment Bank.
"Chairman Doug, thank you for your meeting. I think we will have a very pleasant meeting."
Li Bancheng's face was filled with a humble Chinese smile, and he said to Doug, who looked obviously tired.
Doug, who had spent the past few days worrying about selling Lei Man, looked at the Li family and his son in front of him, with an extremely gentle smile on his face.
"Of course, you are my distinguished guests, and of course we will have a very pleasant meeting."
After the three of them took their seats, Doug said straight to the point: "As you know, I'm not a person who likes to beat around the bush, so I just said some things directly."
"Now Leiman is in some crisis. In order to survive this crisis, we have to seek external funds to help us overcome this difficulty, but the amount of funds will be huge."
Li Bancheng said calmly: "We come with the greatest sincerity, so Chairman Doug can directly propose your conditions."
"First, we need at least 48 billion U.S. dollars, and it must be cash injection."
Regarding Doug's first condition, the expression on Li Bancheng's face did not change. He seemed to have been prepared for it.
This scene also made Doug secretly grit his teeth. How rich are these damn Chinese people? 48 billion US dollars without blinking an eye.
"Second, we need to retain more than half of the seats on the board of directors, which means that the operating power must be in the hands of us Americans."
Li Bancheng smiled and said: "Is there a third one?"
Doug nodded and said: "One more thing, you must provide an insurance contract for all small and medium-sized banks that cooperate with Leiman Investment Bank to ensure that they can safely survive this subprime mortgage crisis."
The third condition made Li Bancheng frown slightly. This was also the first time he reacted on his expression.
After a while, after making sure that Doug did not have the fourth or more conditions, Li Bancheng also spoke.
However, he did not directly object to these conditions, but asked: "Then I want to know, what can I get after meeting your requirements?"
Doug immediately replied: "40% of Leiman Investment Bank."
"That's it?" Li Bancheng asked.
"Otherwise? Aren't you just here for Lehman Investment Bank? Even if it is 40%, you are already the largest single shareholder, and you can definitely announce to the public that you own Lehman Investment Bank." Doug said.
"Chairman Doug, first of all, you must understand that when I spend so much money, what I want is to control Leiman Investment Bank, so there is no need to discuss the shareholding ratio below 51%."
"Secondly, the seats on the board of directors can only be divided according to the proportion of equity, but I can personally guarantee you that after the success of this merger, Chairman Doug will still be Chairman Doug, and you and your team will not have to face any layoffs.
danger."
"As for the provision of insurance contracts for small and medium-sized banks, I'm sorry, I think I can't agree to this because the risk is too great."
Doug frowned slightly, feeling how difficult the old Chinese man in front of him was.
"Since we can't talk, let's stop here today. I still have a few guests to meet. Let's talk about it when we both consider our bottom lines again." Doug directly issued an eviction order.
Negotiations of this level cannot be successful in one go. It is not surprising that negotiations can last for a year and a half.
Although Lei Man couldn't afford to wait for that time, it would still be okay to wait a few more days.
Li Bancheng obviously knew this well. He stood up and said, "Well, I look forward to our next meeting."
After sending the father and son to the door, Doug shrugged and said: "Actually, as long as we can provide so much funds, the shares are easy to negotiate, but the problem is that there is no room for compromise on the insurance contract. Leiman Investment Bank itself will also be involved in this."
You are covered by this insurance program, so you can rest assured.”
"Of course, if you really don't want to, that's okay, but this is our bottom line, and I hope you understand."
After the two sides said goodbye, Li Bancheng took Li Kai to the parking lot.
As soon as he got in the car, Li Bancheng said: "There is a problem in this matter, and it is a big problem."
Li Kai was shocked when he heard this, and asked subconsciously: "Dad, are you talking about the insurance contract issue? But didn't Doug say that Lehman Investment Bank itself will also be involved, right?"
Li Bancheng shook his head and said: "I just have this hunch, but I'm not sure. But what I can confirm now is that the reason why Lei Man is so tough in demanding the insurance contract is probably not just Lei Man's own intention.