"Won't Mr. Buffett take a closer look at my conditions?" Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile.
"This is not a matter of conditions, but the current global economic situation is completely different from half a year ago. I need a certain amount of time to analyze it. During this period, I basically did not make any investment moves, so I will not accept external investment." investment," Buffett said.
"So that's it, I understand." Chen Zhiwen nodded. After the oil crisis, the oil price pricing power was controlled by OPEC, and the oil price has been above 10 US dollars a barrel, while it was only 3 US dollars half a year ago. This huge energy cost After all industries in Europe and the United States were turned upside down, coupled with serious inflation, the Federal Reserve continued to raise interest rates, which also led to the collapse of the stock market. In this situation, many investors are also waiting and watching.
However, it is also possible that Buffett simply does not want outsiders to invest. After all, for investors who are truly capable, visionary and confident, they are usually the ones who choose the investors.
After chatting for a while, Chen Zhiwen was about to leave, but before leaving, he said: "Mr. Buffett, there is no hope for the textile industry in the United States. The labor cost in the United States is too high. If you really want to save Berkshire, For the textile industry, you might as well consider moving them to Asia.”
"Asia, Hong Kong?" Buffett knew that Chen Zhiwen was from Hong Kong.
"You can do it in Hong Kong, you can do it in Wanwan." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. Berkshire Hathaway is a large-scale textile industry. It is different from the OEM production of clothes and socks in Hong Kong. Berkshire has is the entire industrial chain of the textile industry. At its peak, it had 12 factories in the United States with more than 10,000 employees. If such a large textile company could move to Hong Kong, it would be of great help to Hong Kong's economy, although it has nothing to do with it. relationship, but he is still willing to provide higher and better employment opportunities to ordinary people in Hong Kong.
"Okay, I will send someone to investigate. If appropriate, I will go to Asia in person, and then I will visit Mr. Chen." Buffett smiled.
"No problem, you are always welcome." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said.
Although no cooperation agreement was reached, Buffett was still polite and sent Chen Zhiwen downstairs in person. After getting into the car, An Qi saw that Chen Zhiwen was not displeased at all, so she asked: "Boss, this investment didn't succeed, why did you return the investment?" So happy."
"It's just one failure, why are you unhappy?" Chen Zhiwen took a sip of red wine and said to Ron sitting opposite: "Ron, during this period, you have also been keeping an eye on Buffett's investment trends for me. If there are any big moves, follow them." Let me tell you."
"Okay, no problem." Ron agreed.
"If you have some spare money, you can follow Buffett's investment trends and earn some money, but I can't guarantee it. You are responsible for winning or losing." Chen Zhiwen continued.
If you can invest in Buffett, that is still good. However, in the 1960s, after Buffett fully acquired Berkshire Hathaway, it was privatized and was not relisted until the late 1980s.
When he came to visit Buffett this time, he actually didn’t have much expectation that Buffett would accept his investment. After all, capable people want to play their own game, and it’s the same with him. Even if he wants to introduce investors, it will be based on strategy, ZZ, and connections. Choose investors from the perspective of resources. Others, even if they have money, are unlikely to accept it.
"I lost a lot some time ago, so I might as well forget it." Ron said helplessly, "I think it's safer to buy government bonds."
"That's right, treasury bonds can also be used." Chen Zhiwen nodded. The basic interest rate in the United States will rise to the sky soon. The return on treasury bond interest is indeed good. Unfortunately, this is a long-term process, which is in line with maintaining value and not suitable for investing with leverage. Otherwise, Chen Zhiwen I will also come and play a hand.
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In the next week, Chen Zhiwen went to Citigroup again to observe the acquisition of Wal-Mart stock. Generally speaking, the acquisition was relatively smooth. Although Wal-Mart's performance was very good, the overall economic environment was very poor, with serious inflation and high unemployment. The stock market is sluggish, and due to various factors, Wal-Mart's stock has also stagnated. Citigroup's secret acquisition has not caused much fluctuation, but this is only now. When more acquisitions are made later, there will be fewer circulating shares in the stock market. Trading volume may cause stock price fluctuations. Citibank estimates that it may take about half a year to acquire about 8%, which is basically the share that can be acquired for US$50 million.
After things at Citi were stabilized, Ron took Chen Zhiwen and his team to Chicago, where a nationally watched football game was going on, and Terry Bradshaw, who was about to endorse the Red Bulls, was participating in the game.
Chen Zhiwen also purchased 6 VIP seats, which were very close to the stadium. After watching them for only a long time, Chen Zhiwen didn't feel any interest. Ron, an American, seemed very excited. He was usually very calm in front of Chen Zhiwen, but when he got to the arena, he became a different person.
After the game, several people, together with Terry Bradshaw and his agent team, went to a conference room in a nearby four-star hotel. Ron once again presented the cooperation content in front of the two principals. described in detail.
The content of this cooperation has actually been negotiated long ago, but Chen Zhiwen has been busy with other things and only today has he found time to decide on this matter.
Chen Zhiwen listened and asked. Half an hour later, he also agreed to the cooperation agreement. For 2 million US dollars, Terry Bradshaw would endorse Red Bull for three years, and he could shoot three advertisements in the middle. If Red Bull held a live conference or For other live shows, Terry Bradshaw's appearance fee is $50,000 for three days.
In return, Terry Bradshaw will only be able to drink Red Bull when he needs to drink in front of the camera. When participating in non-compulsory football games, his clothes will also need to have the Red Bull label printed on them or Brand avatar, replenish physical energy after or during the game, and are not allowed to drink other drinks other than Red Bull, except purified water.
Of course, you are still free during non-games and non-interviews, and Red Bull also has the priority to renew the contract. If there are other ways to promote it, Terry Bradshaw also needs to cooperate.
The others are some breach of contract penalties, etc. This agreement is relatively overbearing, but 2 million US dollars can certainly qualify as overbearing. This price is actually not low for Elvis Presley or other top sports superstars. , not to mention Elvis Presley, who has not yet reached his peak.
After signing the agreement and paying US$500,000, Elvis Presley officially became the spokesperson of Red Bull. The Red Bull team in the United States immediately started operating, preparing to expand its channels with the help of publicity.
On the other hand, Fedmart's Saul Pierce agreed to the acquisition negotiations, and Ron's team became busy again. A transaction involving 20 to 30 million US dollars would naturally take a long time, and Chen Zhiwen returned to Hong Kong early.
