Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 24 Investor Requirements
Now that we've talked about the topic, it's time to see each other again.

Carter looked at Melis, who was eating too much, and hesitated for a moment, before opening his mouth to speak.

"If you want to ask me what I want to do, of course it is investment. When I determine the future of this industry in my heart, it is normal to want to participate and get a piece of the pie, right?"

"Normal, very normal! To tell you the truth, I was also optimistic about the future of business jets six years ago, and finally made up my mind to buy Gulfstream from Grumman for $200 million. But your confidence in the market prospects You know, more than me, young people are not easy!"

Paulson smiled heartily, looking at Carter more squarely this time.Really put Carter on an equal position, did not touch the food on the table, just looked at Carter with piercing eyes.

"I am very honored that you chose Gulfstream as your target to enter the industry. Last year, I just increased my investment and bought the production line of GA aircraft from Grumman, preparing to develop the third-generation Gulfstream by myself. The current situation is not bad. It is expected to make a test flight by the end of this year, and if you are free, you are welcome to attend our first flight ceremony.”

"Thank you, I will definitely come if I have time."

Carter nodded, nervously waiting for Paulson's next words.

It seems a bit reckless to talk about investment business like this.But Carter had never participated in a direct investment in a certain company in his previous life, so he was inexperienced, and today he happened to meet Paulson, the boss.Let's hurry up, let's just show our cards directly, we just want to give you money in exchange for the shares in your hand, what's the matter? !

"Hahaha, then do you have to leave me your mailing address? Otherwise, how will I notify you when the time comes. Carter, I am a straightforward person, and I like your frankness. Let's be honest, I don't refuse investment. "

"The two million six years ago, plus last year's purchase of production lines and subsequent R&D investment, the current financial situation of Gulfstream is actually not very good. The balance of revenue and expenditure is very barely maintained. You can see the future of the general aviation market. It should be It can also be seen that the current market downturn, although the impact on the real high-end business jet market is not too big, but it will be more or less affected.”

Carter couldn't help being a little excited when he heard this.Even Melis, who was starving and not interested in the two of them talking, couldn't help raising her head to wait and see.

According to what this uncle means, my brother can also become the boss of this aircraft company in the future?This is an aircraft company, it sounds very high! !

But what Paulson said next poured cold water on Carter.

"Not refusing investment does not mean that I will accept investment indiscriminately. Every investor is a deep partner of a company. Carter, how old are you this year? You should be less than 20 years old. I don't know about investing in Gulfstream, yes Your own decision, or the decision of the family behind you. But no matter which one, you must let me know what you, or your family, can bring to Gulfstream."

As Paulson spoke, he couldn't help taking out his cigarettes. After pulling out one, he pushed the cigarette case in front of Carter.Carter also ordered a cigarette politely. When talking about business, Carter always felt that something was missing.
"Is it more customer resources, public relations, key technologies, or superb management experience that can improve Gulfstream's work efficiency. Without these, I am afraid that no potential company is willing to accept your investment."

"The current Gulfstream is not comparable to a big company like Delta, but since you are optimistic about Gulfstream, I also confess my ambitions. I also believe that the future of Gulfstream is brilliant. In this case, money becomes Minor."

"Even if I'm temporarily short of money, I can take out a loan. There's no need to reduce my own shares, and use future, more interests and powers in exchange for the funds I can get from loans."

After Paulson finished speaking, he stopped talking.Just quietly smoking a cigarette, waiting for Carter to throw his chips.And now the question is, does Carter have a bargaining chip?

Hearing what Paulson said, Carter suddenly realized that he actually had nothing but money.If I have the kind of customer relationship that is capable of buying private jets, I won't worry about how to sneak into Gulfstream; the key technology is even more nonsense. A liberal arts student in the previous life, a high school student in this life, knows a lot about aircraft manufacturing , It is estimated that no one can screw the screw fast; the only management experience with some hope.
After thinking about it, Carter shook his head with a wry smile.I have to admit that I don't have the closest point to myself.

This is not because Carter is not confident. The company he managed in his previous life was a small company formed by friends.He has no experience in managing medium and large companies at all, and even at the current Black Bank, Goodman is in charge of the daily management.Besides, he still has to go to school now, so it's impossible for him to work for Gulfstream, right?

As for some of the management concepts of later generations, Carter knows what he knows.But after starting his own business, Carter understood better the gap between theory and reality.Many times, if you put [-]% of your energy into doing it, you may not be able to adapt to it.What's more, I don't have the energy now, and if I want to fool Paulson with some empty management theories, that's not to treat the other party as a fool, but to deceive myself as a fool.

No matter how bad Gulfstream is now, its asset scale is no worse than that of its own Black Bank, or even higher.And Paulson himself was able to take out two million US dollars six years ago. Don’t forget, not counting this loan, the money in the former Black Bank that really belonged to Old Black and could be deployed at will was only [-]. About [-], a full ten times the gap.

Such a person, if you want to fool him, go ahead and dream!

"Well, I'm taking it for granted. I don't have any family behind me. Dad has a small bank in Douglas. After he died of a heart attack a while ago, I now manage the bank. That's it, customer relations, management experience I don't have any of those."

Carter sighed melancholy when he was familiar with the death before leaving school.Compared with other traversers who are day and night, I am more and more like a waste
After sighing, Carter forced himself up and continued:

"Uncle Allen, let's leave the matter of investing in Gulfstream like this. But after all, I also run a bank. If Gulfstream needs funds in the future, please ask uncle to consider my bank."

"Haha, no problem. We are now friends. I believe in your future. The future will always belong to young people. Your current knowledge has surpassed many of your peers. I believe that you will also stand out in the future. In the future, we will Maybe it’s also a partner! Eat and eat, if you don’t eat, it will be cold later. I’ve already asked someone to notify the pilot, and they’ll check on the plane first.”

Only then did Paulson move the knife and fork in front of him.With a laugh, he revealed the previous investment problem, and was not in a hurry to ask about the loan.I don't know if it's really not in a hurry, or Gulfstream's financial situation is actually good and doesn't need a loan.

Carter is destined to have no answer to this question.

(End of this chapter)