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Chapter 1309 Winter and "Nuts"

The grocery store owner's answer shocked Jiang He and Xiao Wang!

Both of them realized that their previous ideas were a bit too selfish, and their perspective of looking at the problem was completely inconsistent with the actual situation. However, because of their understanding this time, they were a little more confident that their products could successfully enter Europe. point.

However, after coming out of this grocery store, Jiang He didn't say much. He just said, "Let's visit a few more stores."

Compared to the past few days, his expression and tone were obviously much more relaxed.

Xiao Wang nodded repeatedly, and his steps became much more brisk.

He naturally understands what his boss means: It seems that Mr. Zhang has made the right judgment once again. When the group enters Europe, we must have a wide enough sample for such a big thing. In case this grocery store Is the boss’s idea just an example? ——As someone who has been by Mr. Zhang’s side since he started his career, no one hopes Mr. Zhang’s judgment is correct more than Mr. Jiang.

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Just when Jianghe took his team to inspect Italy, facing the continued pressure of the economic crisis, the famous MV-Augusta Group finally became unable to resist...

Signorino, the group's financial director, said to the group CEO Costacurta with a serious face: "Sir, the group is under great financial pressure now. The funds on the books can only be maintained for another three months. You must have All prepared.”

"..."

Seeing that Costacurta did not speak, Signorino frowned: "Sir, if there is nothing else, I will first..."

It's a pity that with the advent of the extraordinary economic crisis, the first thing that people have abandoned is this kind of "light luxury" product for the common people. Life for MV-Augusta people has become difficult, and it is getting harder day by day.

In fact, before this, the MV-Augusta Group had a good life. Although MV-Augusta could not compare with the top four Japanese, American Harley and even German BMW in terms of sales, it relied on " With the unique Italian style and design concept of "elegance", MV-Augusta and its own Cagiva Motorcycles and Hushwana Motorcycles are doing pretty well.

Everyone also talks about how they can build motorcycles into an affordable luxury product. They only need to maintain a low output every year to bring huge profits to shareholders - there is not much pressure on sales and production, but profits But it keeps coming, just lying at home and making money. Who doesn’t like this kind of life?

Costacurta did not speak, but frowned.

"Mr. Signorino," Costacuta suddenly interrupted him and asked him: "From your professional perspective, how long do you think this economic crisis can last?"

In today's era, motorcycle brands such as Harley, BMW, and Ducati, including MV-Augusta, have long since shed their "transportation" attributes. The motorcycles of these brands are more It belongs to a group of leisure and entertainment tools, and can even be regarded as a "light luxury" luxury product.

But with the advent of the economic crisis, everything changed.

If this economic crisis will be over soon, it will be enough to use a short-term and quick method to deal with it. But if this economic crisis lasts for a long time, then other methods must be considered, and even the board of directors may need to be consulted.

Signorino was not surprised. He sighed and said, "I don't think this is the worst yet."

"That said, you think it's going to be a long time coming, right?" "Yes."

"I understand," Costacuta sighed and asked softly again: "Then...do you think one year is enough?"

Thinking about it in Costacurta, one year should be enough to do anything. If this damn economic crisis can be ended within one year, there are quite a few measures that can be taken.

"This one……"

As the financial director, Signorino knew what his answer meant. He did not answer immediately. Instead, he pondered carefully for a moment before answering cautiously: "According to my observation, this economic crisis is different from previous ones. The economic crisis is very different. It is said that this economic crisis has been going on for such a long time, and governments around the world have also taken strong rescue measures. Normally, no matter what, it should have some effect.

But the actual situation is exactly the opposite.

You have also seen that no matter how much bailout funds the governments or central banks of various countries invest in it, there is almost no positive reaction from the market, as if the money has been completely invested into a black hole."

Speaking of this, Signorino looked at Costacurta and said with a wry smile: "You asked me if one year is enough. If it was before, I think that with the help of governments and central banks, there will be another one." In about two years, whatever we do should be enough to eliminate the impact of this crisis, but now, I have no confidence!"

As a senior executive of the MV-Augusta Group, Signorino is not a senior executive of the Italian government and does not have deep connections in the political circles. Naturally, he cannot see through the deeper aspects of this economic crisis and the core reasons for the outbreak. However, based on A senior financial officer has financial intuition and instinct, and he always feels that this economic crisis will not end easily.

"That's it..."

Costacurta didn't expect that his assistant would give such an extremely pessimistic argument. He was stunned for a moment and suddenly lowered his voice: "Brother, we have known each other for so many years and have always cooperated happily. From the standpoint of friends , what advice do you have for me?”

As the financial director of the group, Signorino felt something was wrong. As an operator struggling in the market, Costacurta naturally felt that this economic crisis was extraordinary, but he needed his assistant. Can give some advice on financial aspects.

Signorino didn't expect Costacurta to suddenly mention this, but thinking that the relationship between the two has been good over the years, he hesitated and said cautiously: "My view may be pessimistic. Are you sure you want to listen?"

"It doesn't matter, I just want to hear something calm and sensible enough right now, please tell me."

“In terms of the season, I think it’s just late fall now.”

"It's late autumn now..."

Costacurta's expression became serious: I thought it was winter now, but in the opinion of his financial director, now is not the most difficult winter. In fact, the long winter is still very early?

He couldn't help but think of squirrels: every autumn, squirrels would hoard a large number of nuts to survive the long winter, so where are the "nuts" at MV-Augusta?

(End of this chapter)