I am a nobleman in England

"If you love him, please take him, because that is heaven, if you hate him, please take him, because it is hell."

New York and Manhattan are definitely a paradise for the rich!

There are many houses in New York, all kinds of high-rise buildings, and even some small streets because of the high-rise buildings on both sides, there is no sunshine all day long.But there are still many wealthy people who want to buy houses in New York. Those rich people from all over the United States, desert tyrants and bear countries, put their money in Manhattan without blinking.

Is it to live?Maybe not.Only, because this is New York, this is Manhattan, it is the weather vane of luxury houses.

And the luxury houses next to New York's Central Park are often attracting attention, because the houses here have been bought by rich people from all over the world, and those who hold most of the global wealth seem to be concentrated here.

The world's top mansion next to Central Park-400 Park Avenue.

A super-tall building resembling a Tetris is particularly eye-catching even in Manhattan, which is full of tall buildings.The 96-story building has a total height of about 425 meters, which is about 150 feet higher than the famous Empire State Building.It can be seen in all five boroughs of New York City.

As a building with a superb view, its most distinctive feature is that it has large square glass windows that are neat and uniform, measuring about three meters by three meters, and you can enjoy the charming view of New York.

As the most prominent building on the skyline, the appearance of 400 Park Avenue has been criticized by many people, but it still does not hinder its popularity.

Under the guidance of his staff, after seeing the house here, Arthur did not hesitate to throw out 20 million US dollars and bought a four-bedroom 4019 square foot luxury apartment, which is 373 square meters. Check in with a bag.

The reason why Arthur did not hesitate at all is because he likes the interior decoration style, white furniture, white marble materials and white cabinets, bathrooms, and of course, a large area of ​​white walls, which constitute an atmospheric and simple style.All hardware is customized for the building, and the details are precise, simple and elegant.

At the same time, you can overlook the Central Garden from one hundred and eighty degrees, and the view of Manhattan from three hundred and sixty degrees.

Especially Central Park, which is like the lungs of New York City, transporting oxygen to the city. Living next to the park can enjoy the fresh air it provides every day, just like a natural oxygen bar.

The boundary of Central Park is 59th Street to the south and 110th Street to the north. It covers an area of ​​778 acres and attracts 40 million visitors every year. It is designated as a national historic site by the US government and is also a location for many movies.

The seemingly natural park, the landscape has actually been carefully constructed. There are several artificial lakes, long walking trails, two ice skating rinks, a wildlife sanctuary, multiple grasslands for various sports enthusiasts, and children’s play field.As it attracts migratory birds, it is also a good place for bird watching.The 10-kilometer ring road is popular among joggers, cyclists and roller skaters.

Arthur stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the central garden, listening to his subordinates sitting on the sofa in the living room, and after two days of investigating and reporting AMC Cinemas in more detail.

"... As far as we have investigated on the spot, most of AMC's geographical location is in the core area of ​​the city, and its large scale and not yet listed are very conducive to the implementation of mergers and acquisitions. However, in terms of the amount of acquisition, I am afraid it will In trouble, the other party will ask us for a premium 100%."

"Boss, the most critical point is that the amount of debt alone is twice as much as the acquisition of the company's equity. This is also an acquisition, and there may be a huge hidden danger of failure."

"Yes, the debt of 1.5 billion US dollars shows that AMC has suffered huge losses. In addition, the current US cinema industry is in a downturn, and AMC's performance is also greatly affected. What will happen to AMC after the merger is really unknown... "

"Nevertheless, please don’t forget that AMC’s such a large-scale theater company is not listed. Perhaps we will pay a considerable price to undertake this 1.5 billion debt when we acquire it. But if we The acquisition is successful, and then the European Odeon Cinemas will be merged, and then the new company will be listed in the United States after the reorganization and merger..."

The subordinates who said this looked at the young boss who had turned to look at them, and continued to talk freely: "The funds we spend now will be rewarded several times.

Everyone, after the economic crisis, the U.S. economy has begun to recover, and U.S. stocks that have fallen to the bottom have begun to rebound. As long as we promote its IPO as soon as possible, we can catch up with the historical rise in the United States, and the stock value will even reach new highs!"

Listening to the suggestion that the advisory team he transferred from London was divided into two camps, Arthur still did not speak to make a final decision. Instead, he walked to a large sofa and sat down, languidly resting on the sofa. , Put his hands on the armrest of the sofa, his fingers beating gently without rhythm.

"Hehe, I know that I want to acquire AMC Cinemas before completing the acquisition of Odeon Cinemas. Many people think I am crazy. Because if I become a super international company in the cinema industry, it can bring competitive advantages. , Someone would have done so long ago.

Because of the scale alone and the so-called meeting international standards, there is no strategic advantage in an industry where customers purely choose local cinemas.This may bring about some economies of scale, such as increasing negotiation advantages with film, equipment and popcorn suppliers, but these reasons are difficult to buy at the highest market price for an old movie chain with bleak growth prospects and low profit margins. Provide a reasonable explanation..."

The corner of Arthur's mouth raised, and his tone was relaxed and indifferent to say that he was not optimistic about his acquisition of the AMC cinema chain, and even the opinions that the consultants who opposed his involvement in the bleak movie theater industry did not say in their hearts, and it is true. After the young boss's words, everyone in the advisory group looked at Arthur with serious and solemn expressions, with doubts in their eyes, as if they were talking.

So you know the boss, so why are you so new?

"Hehe, my reason for acquiring AMC is very simple, that is, the scale is large.

Moreover, for me, the acquisition of AMC can also convert a large amount of depreciating British pounds into hard dollar bills.And the theater is doing cash business, in the end, I can list AMC.

Establishing an international theater line is for me to occupy an important foothold in the most important media market in the world. This is helpful to my reputation and status in the UK, the United States, and even internationally.

Well, you can also think of it as an acquisition that satisfies my vanity.Ha ha..."Arthur laughed and laughed at himself. Looking at the strange expressions of the members of the advisory group, Arthur reduced his smile and continued serious and serious.

"So, I must buy the AMC cinema chain. Therefore, your task is to reduce the interest on new debts as much as possible, extend the time of borrowing as much as possible, and also face the "hidden cats" of the five largest private equity fund shareholders. , To minimize the transaction price of AMC equity.

At the same time, we can also start to formulate post-acquisition improvements to AMC’s debt structure, implement new and efficient management incentive schemes, and think about business innovation methods centered on enhancing customer experience.

I will try my best to turn losses into profits and prepare for the IPO. The funds raised at that time will be mainly used for debt reduction and business purposes, to help AMC optimize its financial structure, reduce capital costs, and enhance profitability.

To be honest, I am still very confident in running this international cinema company!"

After listening to the words of their own boss, all members of the advisory group were silent, and raised their eyebrows in thought. To be honest, they were not as optimistic as the young boss.

You know, the prey of AMC is surrounded by Wall Street predators. A group of bankers and lawyers who are eager to promote through mergers and acquisitions actively act as supporting actors and become a gathering of volatile companies. Among them, there are many greedy, crazy and arrogant bastards, and their own boss wants It is not that easy to drive away these barbarians and become the new master of AMC.