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The helicopter landed in a seaside manor at the eastern end of East Hampton. David Rubinstein, the head of the Carlyle Group, got off the helicopter and subconsciously raised the collar of the windbreaker in the cold wind brought by the wings, and looked around. The manor is surrounded by all kinds of evergreen plants, and even the lawn at his feet is still green. There is no depression in the winter of many other luxury houses in the Hamptons area. Even if he himself is not poor at all, he still can't help it. There was a feeling of hatred of the rich.

Money is behind the maintenance of such a manor.

Moreover, this is only one of Westeros' many estates in the Hamptons area.There have been media reports that just because of someone’s large-scale purchases, housing prices in many popular and wealthy areas across the United States have risen in recent years.

Two uniformed Uyghur waitresses greeted him. David Rubinstein quickly put away his thoughts, and simply greeted one of the tall girls with an Eastern European face, and followed each other towards the British-style villa not far away. Go.

Entering the warm spring villa, David Rubinstein was taking off his thick windbreaker and handing it to a lady, and a faint sound of female laughter came.

Obviously more than one.

Curious in the heart, after all, can only be curious.

Being taken to a reception room next to the hall, the Eastern European girl delivered coffee herself, explaining that her boss was changing clothes, and she would arrive soon.

Of course David Rubinstein had no objection, he had come a few minutes early.

Simon appeared soon, wearing a beige long-sleeved T-shirt and khaki trousers with slippers on his feet, and his hair was still a bit moist. It was not difficult to think of what the other party was doing just now. Rubinstein couldn’t help but imagine the interior of the villa. The possible fragrant spring light in the bath.

Damn super rich!

After the greeting, the two of them had just sat down on the sofa. The Eastern European girl appeared again, followed by another waitress, with towel slippers in her hand, walked to her boss and gestured for the towel in her hand, and whispered: " Boss, Ms. Davis said that it is easy to catch a cold, and Mrs. will be very angry."

Simon nodded.

The Eastern European girl walked behind her boss and gently wiped the man’s hair with a towel. The other waitress came to Simon’s feet and knelt down, took off the plastic slippers on his feet, and dried them with a towel. , Just put on a pair of cotton slippers that I just brought in.

David Rubinstein waited for the two waitresses to leave after doing this, feeling numb in his heart and a little doubtful about life.I have been working as a trapeze for most of the last month. In my short sleep for a few hours a day, I never forget to think about company affairs in my dreams. In the end, I'm not all contributing to the wealth and tenderness of others, right?

Simon didn't bother to ponder the complex thoughts of the fund manager. After Carmen left, he asked directly: "How was the result of this trip to China?"

Today is Sunday, November 17.

In the past week, David Rubinstein returned to China again and officially started negotiations on some investment projects.

David Rubinstein listened to Simon's question, and quickly cheered up, took out a stack of materials from his briefcase, and handed one of the black folders to Simon. He opened his memo and said: "Very Smoothly, we hired a team from Goldman Sachs as a financial consultant this time, and we have already begun to conduct financial review and asset restructuring of XCMG. In addition, in the joint venture negotiations of Sany Heavy Industry, 35% of the shares have basically been finalized. Currently, only the investment amount is seen. There is also the Liugong Group in Guangxi Province selected by the boss last time. The feedback from the other party is also very positive."

XCMG and Sany were the targets chosen by Rubinstein during his October trip to China, and this time they started to officially advance.

Liugong Group is a company that Simon has personally finalized after agreeing to Chen Qing’s plan to raise Gu. In addition to the main company ranking in the forefront of the industry in memory, there is another reason that Simon has occupied a place in Yangshuo. Shantou, over there waiting for a few years,

Since you want to raise Gu, the three are of course not enough, but it's useless to be anxious in this regard, you must take your time.

Simon looked at the information in his hand, and asked again: "The British platinum engine company, how is your team's contact?"

David Rubinstein said: "I have formed an investigative team and started collecting information on Perkins Engines. If everything goes well, we can launch it early next year."

Perkins Engine Company is a world-renowned diesel engine company, and for many construction machinery, diesel engines are also the top priority. China has been able to produce its own engines at this stage, but many high-power construction machinery engines still need to be imported.

This in turn involves another strategy for the Westeros system to deploy the construction machinery industry.

In the beginning, according to everyone's vision, it was hoped that Carlyle's funds would be the leading factor to introduce overseas construction machinery technology into China to boost the development of related industries.

During this time, some contact attempts were found to be unworkable.

At this stage, heavy industry companies in Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States have basically deployed in China, but at the same time, they are basically not optimistic about the development of related industries in China.

As for the reason, it is the pride and prejudice in the bones. The arrogance and prejudice in North America are even worse. Up to now, only Caterpillar has established branches in China. Others such as Case and Deere , Dreiser and other companies, either have not set foot at all, or are just dispensable sales companies.

Since Carlyle is not optimistic about it, Carlyle took the initiative to pay for it. These companies have some technologies. It should be a good plan, right?

Or not.

Even for some second- and third-tier construction machinery companies that cannot make ends meet, in the course of Carlyle’s contact, they basically cherished themselves while asking prices, and the conditions offered were difficult to accept.

Simon therefore felt for the first time the profound contradiction between American financial capital and industrial capital that is destined to be irreconcilable.

That being the case, Simon, who has been paying attention to this matter personally during this time, decisively changed his strategy after discussing with the Carlyle team.

The first is for China.

The layout continues, or acquisition, or shareholding. First, use money to open the way. After all, construction machinery is not an automobile industry with several levels higher than the technical requirements. As long as there is a template, there is no shortage of funds. Can be done gradually.

Secondly, of course there are things that cannot be done.So, what is missing in China, Carlyle will help buy what.

The British Perkins Engine Company is the first target Carlyle fancy.

Most construction machinery uses diesel engines. China has been able to produce diesel engines on its own for a long time, but the technical level is difficult to meet the needs of many construction machinery. This is the shortcoming of most construction machinery giants in China.

On the other hand, compared with the United States, the decline of the British heavy industry is even worse. These years, they have been selling sellers continuously, which gives Carlyle an opportunity.

Moreover, the market value of Perkins Engine Company is currently only about 1 billion US dollars, even if the premium that may be encountered in the acquisition is included, it will never exceed 1.5 billion US dollars.

Simon has only prepared 1 billion U.S. dollars for investment in China's construction machinery field, and now it costs more than 1 billion U.S. dollars for an engine company, which seems a bit uneconomical.

Of course this is not the case.

First of all, this money is of course not fully borne by the Westeros system.

Simon's current capital allocation goal basically focuses on penetration and control through sharing, and does not pursue complete benefits. Therefore, in each project, Simon only intends to occupy 30% to 50% of the equity.

Secondly, Perkins Engine Company is still the engine supplier of many large construction machinery giants in the world, such as Caterpillar. Only because it is in the ceiling of the industry and the general environment is not good, the current business situation is somewhat Not satisfactory.

According to the proposed plan, after the purchase of this company, Carlyle will close Perkins Engine's expensive factories in the UK and the United States, and transfer manufacturing to China, in order to significantly reduce production costs and at the same time build on the original sales network. Explore emerging customers in China.

When this company regains its vitality, whether it is continuing to hold or re-listing for cash, it will be a very cost-effective business, and it will also assist the Westeros system in the layout of China's construction machinery industry.

This is of course quite ideal.

However, due to cost reasons, related industries are shifting to China, which is the overall trend in the global construction machinery field.

It is expected that after the millennium, global construction machinery giants will flock to China.What Simon is doing now is to make arrangements in advance to take the lead.At that time, when other giants react, the Westeros system has been able to establish an industrial barrier through its own layout and divide as much as possible the dividends of this part of the industry.

Simon looked through the information in his hand and discussed various details with Rubinstein, unknowingly more than half an hour had passed.

Facing the end, Simon closed the folder in his hands that had been turned twice, and said to Rubinstein: “One more thing, you know I have a lot of investments in Ukraine, not to talk about it. We all know that the former Soviet Union’s The heavy industry foundation is actually very strong, and a large part of it has been inherited by Ukraine. I want you to contact Celia Miller, my head in Ukraine, and recently set up a team to collect the technology and talents we need in Ukraine. Transfer to China. Just like the Black Sea Shipyard in Odessa, as the aircraft carrier manufacturing base of the former Soviet Union, the port machinery involved will be very useful for XCMG we are negotiating, and can even become our bargaining chip. There are mining machinery in Donetsk. In short, you operate these by yourself, I only look at the results."

David Rubinstein also knows the general details behind the recent Sherban assassination. Hearing what Simon said, the fund manager's eyes were also bright, but he did not expect this. Until now, the world is still constantly Digging the corners of the former Soviet Union, the former Soviet Union's engineering machinery technology, the Federation did not look up, but in China, more than enough.

However, just about to nod, David Rubinstein reacted and said: "Simon, Black Sea Shipyard, involving warships and aircraft carriers, this matter is a bit sensitive, Washington may intervene in."

Simon certainly understood Rubinstein's hint and said: "Unblocking Washington is something you are good at, and, the big deal, we only collect the ones that can be transferred to China, and we won't touch the ones that can't be touched."

David Rubinstein nodded after thinking about it, "Then I will contact Ms. Miller later."

The topic is over here.

David Rubinstein combed it, confirmed that there was nothing missing, and got up to leave.

Simon sent Rubinstein out of the villa, remembered one thing, and asked: "Doll's job at Carlyle should be finalized, right?"

"Dole has agreed, but Dole's original words are that he has been busy for decades, and he plans to cultivate for a period of time. The official entry will probably be next spring."

Simon nodded.

In fact, I also understand that more is to wait for the media attention triggered by the general election to completely cool down. After all, I switched to a private company just after losing the election.

After watching Rubinstein leave by helicopter, Simon returned to the villa.

After asking about Carmen who came up, Simon went to a living room on the second floor of the villa. Four big fairies wrapped in bathrobes were lazily scattered around the room. They were Jian Xin and Tao Yuelei, two oriental fairies, and Roberta Chilco and Anne Lis Thurbert, who were just gathered by Simon and walked very close to Jian Xin's two daughters, were either leaning on the sofa and watching TV or sitting by the window. Enjoy the afternoon sun while sipping coffee and flipping through magazines, or take a nap on the corner of the sofa with a pillow.

Seeing Simon appear, the fairies regained their energy.

Tao Yuelei also took pictures of Jian Xin who was sleeping.

Simon walked to the middle of the couch and sat down, put his arm around Tao Yuelei, kissed the girl's cheek, and looked at Jian Xin who woke up in a misty manner.

"boring?"

Jian Xin twisted her body, rested on Simon's lap, shook her head slightly, and looked at the man with a certain ruddy face: "No."

I can't say that I was tossed by someone in the indoor bath downstairs just before the guest visited.

tired.

Moreover, although only a few times, Jian Xin discovered one thing, men like to mess with a group of girls, but in a group, they like to pick a bully.

Today she is the hapless one.

Roberta and Anne Lis also got up from the window and walked over. Anne Lis was sitting next to Tao Yuelei. Seeing Jian Xin crouching on one side of the sofa, Roberta sat down at the man’s feet and raised her petite body. Face: "Simon, do we have activities at night?"

"Of course, as long as you are not afraid of the cold."

Jian Xin switched from Chinese to English just now and said, "I'm afraid of the cold, so I won't go to those parties anymore."

"Then you stay at home," Simon said, sliding his big hand down Roberta's petite face, and said: "I won't help you fight for the role of "Terminator 3". And, Hollywood doesn't have it. It’s as good as you think, so let’s concentrate on developing in the fashion industry in the future. If you are worried about the future, make some investments now. I can give you some suggestions.

When Roberta heard the words, there was some resentment on her small face, but she didn't mean to insist at all, and nodded obediently.

The main reason is that this time flies too well.

Not only did they move into a luxurious duplex apartment in Greenwich with Anne Lis, and there were maids and guards around them, the men also gave them a bunch of gifts, and they didn't even care about many of the expenses in life.

After the Victoria's Secret Show last week, when he wanted to go out to play, the man directly sent a private jet to the four of them, as well as credit cards. They started from New York, Hawaii, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, London... The earth turned around, even though I didn't dare to go too far, after a round, hundreds of thousands of dollars were brushed out, not to mention the expenses of private jets.

What kind of thoughts of struggle can be given to life in such a lavish life state to the extreme?

I finally understood why there were so many women around him, and they didn't want to leave.With a life more dreamy than a princess, would a fool want to leave?

As for the future.

Ok.

Things in the future will be discussed in the future.