Top of the Great Era

Chapter 1592 Partner

On March 3, Zhou Buqi went to Los Angeles International Airport to pick up his wife and children. The whole family was full.

This is a private jet with an exclusive channel, and there is no one around, so Zhou Buqi is not polite, he went up and gave everyone a big hug.

It's okay, it's not his woman, it's his child.

But there is one exception, Aunt Xue.

Everyone else hugged her, so it wouldn't make sense not to hug Aunt Xue... Besides, this is just a very pure hug, so a hug is nothing.

Baoshan understands righteousness well, so she shouldn't misunderstand, right?
Well, everyone hugged her, but Aunt Xue was the only one who didn't hug Aunt Xue. This was because she had a ghost in her heart, and it was more likely to cause people to misunderstand, so Zhou Buqi bit the bullet.

Hug full.

It's a pity that it's the beginning of spring, and Aunt Xue still wears a lot of clothes. Apart from the trench coat, there is also a black woolen sweater inside, which does not have any delicate feeling of skin contact.

But the macroscopic feeling is also very good, Aunt Xue's body is very soft and full, the moment she is hugged in her arms, it seems that she has achieved some kind of achievement.

Everyone is staring at this side, and it's not good for Zhou Buqi to do anything too much. Unexpectedly, the moment the two hugged each other, Aunt Xue said in a low voice: "Little bastard, so many people are watching Let's go!"

Zhou Buqi quickly responded in a low voice, "I'll go to your room at night."

Then, everyone left the airport together laughing and laughing.

A total of 12 vehicles were prepared.

There are 30 male and female bodyguards in uniform black suits escorting around, helping to carry things, pack luggage, and arrange for everyone to board the car.

There are those who open the way in front and those who follow behind.

I don't know, I thought it was a domestic wedding convoy, driving all the way in the direction of Beverly Hills.

However, Zhou Buqi didn't go home with them, he still had something to do in the afternoon.

Together with Zhen Yu and Sun Guanran, they called a bodyguard car that accompanied them, and went to a leisure club in the western suburbs of Los Angeles.

Partner Joe Lacob is already here waiting.

The case of acquiring the Golden State Warriors has reached the final stage, and they are waiting for the final signing of the contract.Both parties must be present when the contract is signed.

This speed is faster than Zhou Buqi imagined.

This is a very high-end leisure club. Lacob suggested that you can find a few masseuses, and everyone can talk while massaging. The Thai massage here is of a high level.

Zhou Buqi immediately refused.

I said in my heart that you are old, and you really need Thai massage to stimulate your physiological functions, do some adrenal and prostate stimulation, I am still young!

If this is too exciting, do you still have to find some girls from the club for entertainment?
snort!
What an absurdity of capitalist society!
Zhou Buqi will not fall, so he rejected the proposal, just sit down and have a cup of tea, and talk about some serious business, "Are we really talking about it?"

Lacob was very proud, and his happy expression was beyond words, "Yes!"

Zhou Buqi was very calm, "Is Ellison really participating in the bidding?"

It was reported in the media that Oracle's big boss, Larry Ellison, was also interested in the Warriors and made an offer.The possibility of this news is extremely high, because now the home court of the Warriors is named by Oracle, called "Oracle Arena".

Laco preached: "Yes, he did participate. Other buyers are easy to handle. The current market valuation of the Warriors is 1.5 million U.S. dollars, but the sale guide price given by the NBA is 3.5 million U.S. dollars, far exceeding Market value. Most of the buyers pulled out, only Ellison was very enthusiastic."

Zhou Buqi nodded. He has met Larry Ellison several times. This person has a very flamboyant personality. He never hides his wealth, swears, and flirts with female stars. "This little money is not for him." What kind of."

Laco said: "Yes, the guide price given by the league is 3.5 million U.S. dollars, but Ellison did not come out according to common sense. He directly quoted 4 million U.S. dollars. He is not short of money at all."

Zhou Buqi smiled, "How did you do it?"

Lacob said helplessly: "Ellison is a lunatic. If I bid with him, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to compete with him. I went directly to see the owner of the Warriors, Chris Cohan."

"At this time, he agrees to see you?"

Zhou Buqi was a little surprised.

眼下这种时候，是卖方强势，不需要太主动，等着两个大买主相互竞价，不停地抬高价格坐享其成就行了。

Once they meet, they will not be able to get around the human relationship, and it is easy to fall into a passive position in the negotiation.

Laco preached: "He didn't want to see me, saying that he had handed over the sale to the auction house. Of course I disagreed, so I sent him a text message and told him clearly that if he didn't see me, I would quit and not make an auction. Already! At that time, the Warriors will only have Ellison as a buyer."

Zhou Buqi gave a thumbs up, "Great strategy!"

Lacob was very happy, and said with a smile: "Ellison is too strong and has a lot of power in Silicon Valley. If we withdraw, Cohan will definitely be at the mercy of Ellison, and he may even sell it for $3.5 million. No more. There is no other way, so he agreed to see me."

He was obviously very proud of the behind-the-scenes manipulation of this deal, and he was very happy when he talked about it.

Zhou Buqi was also very interested, "We met, then what?"

Laco said: "No one likes Ellison, he is too domineering. In the past few years, the Warriors' home court was named after Oracle, and Cohan was not less threatened by Ellison. I believe he is also in his heart." Wanted to sell the Warriors to Ellison. So after meeting him, I made it clear to him that I would not accept the bidding game. He needed to give me a number, and I would tell him to buy or not to buy. This is the only way. Otherwise I quit.”

Zhou Buqi laughed, "You are stronger than Ellison."

Lacob sighed. "It's a possible way to beat Ellison, but it's a good idea."

"Well, that's a good idea indeed."

"I gave him two days to think about it, and then he accepted my proposal and told me it was $4.4 million. I rejected it."

"Ok?"

Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows.

4.4 million US dollars, the price is not high!

The NBA is a business league with more monks and less meat. It has a strong social influence in the city where it belongs, and has a very high asset value preservation rate and appreciation rate.

It's not like European football.

Anyone can start a football club in Europe, but the NBA has only 30 places, and if it is full, you will not be able to get in.The ability to make money is also very strong, and almost every team can generate profits.

For an NBA team in an economically developed area like the Bay Area, as long as it operates well, it will not be a problem to make a lot of money.

Lacob said with a smile: "After I refused, the scene was very silent. Then I quoted a new price. I said that the number I like is 4.5 million US dollars, and everyone is happy. Then, I put forward an additional condition, It is to complete the transaction within 3 days.”

"very beautiful!"

Zhou Buqi appreciated it very much.

It's still fun to work with smart people. This business is really wonderful.

Increasing the acquisition fee from $4.4 million to $4.5 million is equivalent to spending an extra $1000 million on an insurance policy. Completing the transaction within 3 days means that the matter is urgent, and it is impossible for Larry Ellison to participate in the bidding.

This Joe Lacob is a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley and a partner of the famous KPCB. He really has extraordinary abilities in the fields of investment and mergers and acquisitions.

This is much better than the partners we found when we bought Manchester United.

Lacob said with a smile: "Such a large transaction was completed within 3 days. The time is very tight, and they disagree. Then I said that if I disagree, I will withdraw. They have no choice but to accept it."

"Did you finish signing?"

"The initial agreement has been signed, and the liquidated damages are 20 billion U.S. dollars. It is impossible to go back on it. Even if Ellison heard the news, he would not be able to pay such a high price. Next, let's go together and sign the formal agreement. The Warriors are Ours."

"US$4.5 million, a very successful transaction." Zhou Buqi was very satisfied, and then asked, "What about other expenses?"

Lacob waved his hand, "It's okay, we just need to split the $4.5 million bill."

Zhou Buqi shook his head and said, "It's half and half, half and half. Lawyer fees, accounting fees, audit fees, consultant fees, insurance fees, channel fees, etc., all of these are counted, and you report the number."

"I really haven't calculated much." Lacob smiled. He really didn't intend to care about such a small amount of money. "Maybe... maybe 25 US dollars? It won't exceed 30 US dollars."

"How many?"

Zhou Buqi was taken aback.

Only $30?
so little?
You know, when Manchester United was acquired, the expenditure on various intermediate items reached 1200 million pounds.When Ziweixing Universal was formed to acquire companies such as Universal Pictures, Marvel, MGM, and DreamWorks Animation, the expenses of various lawyers, consultants, guarantees, and accountants reached 2.7 million US dollars.

When a whale falls, all things are born.

Every time there is a big merger and acquisition in the market, it can drive the entire industry up and down to make a fortune.

Unexpectedly, Lacob spent so little.

Lacob explained: "The largest intermediate expenses of mergers and acquisitions are consultant fees, guarantee fees and insurance fees, which were not included in the acquisition of the Warriors. I talked directly with Cohan and confirmed the $4.5 million. For the price, just find an accountant and a lawyer to prepare the contract. There is no need for so many complicated operations.”

It’s only 30 US dollars, and there is really no need to help him pay. Zhou Buqi became more and more satisfied, shook hands with him, and said sincerely: "I like to work with excellent people, Joe, you are what I have been looking for all the time." Partner. I am very confident that you will run the Warriors as a whole! I also believe that the future of the Warriors will have a bright future!"

Lacob said modestly: "It's also my honor."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "According to what we said before, you will handle all the affairs of the Warriors. However, my biggest advantage is that I am accurate. Manchester United bought a group of players last year under my suggestion. , have played very well this season.”

Lacob understood immediately, and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll ask you for more ideas when it comes to the draft."

(End of this chapter)