Rebirth

When John saw John, his eyes were in tears. Well, in fact, there were no tears. After all, it was the two lords, but they were almost identical at the same time, causing a burst of laughter.

"John Rupert, nice to meet you!"

"St. John Lee, too, nice to meet you!"

"Haha..., well, standing here is not a problem, let's go to the living room and sit and talk."

"Whatever the guest, please...!"

"please…!"

"..."

Li Feng took John Rupert and Wang Siqing back to the living room again. He had just hosted Zhuang Sibei and Bravo. This time he hosted the Rupert family and the chairman of Richemont Group again, under the control of the luxury empire John Rupert.

"Rupert, I didn't expect you to send someone to visit the post before, but I was flattered!" After everyone introduced each other, especially Wu Jianmin, Mervyn Davis and John Rupert from Standard Chartered Li Feng said directly after introducing and greeting each other.

"John, you are polite. No matter what, I still want to congratulate you on acquiring Standard Chartered. I don't know how many people want Standard Chartered, but they didn't succeed. But John, you succeeded. What a hero!"

"Haha... Rupert, I appreciated your compliment at that time!"

"OK, I'm here on trust this time, I hope it won't disturb your Yaxing, John."

"please…!"

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Under Li Feng's "please say" gesture, John Rupert suddenly smiled and said, "Didn't you announce that you want to cooperate with Standard Bank again? You should contact Standard Bank?"

"Mr. Rupert, yes, we directly quoted Standard Bank before, but unfortunately, so far there is only one reply, that is, the board is under consideration." Wu Jianmin interjected with a smile.

"Dominic, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Rupert, hello!"

"I think you should also be aware of my identity. In addition to operating the family business and Richemont Group, I am also a non-executive director of Standard Bank. Of course, I am named. After you proposed to merge Standard Bank, the bank's internal There was a discussion and even an argument.

Regarding the merger between Restart and Standard Chartered, we have not yet reached an agreement. Although there was a basis for cooperation at the original time, after all, it is of great importance. Many people have entrusted me to inquire about your general idea. Maybe the two sides can reach an agreement. There may be consensus, right?"Rupert replied with a smile.

Hearing what John Rupert said, Li Feng was actually very happy in his heart. From Rupert’s words, it is clear that Standard Bank is divided into two or even three groups, such as pro, neutral, and opposed. As for Rupert, Yes, no agreement was reached, Li Feng understood very well, after all, this involved various benefits distribution issues.However, in a sense, it also shows that Standard Bank does not exclude acquisitions and mergers.

"Rupert, we quoted 4 billion US dollars. I think you should be very clear about our thoughts. It is best to buy directly." Li Feng replied with a smile.

"John, I think you should understand that direct acquisition is impossible. Even the last time Standard Chartered merged with Standard, it was formed through the merger after Standard Chartered acquired about 40% of the shares for holding." John Rupert laughed Replied.

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After hearing Rupert’s words, Li Feng’s heart was determined. People hope that it will be the same as the original merger. First, Standard Chartered will acquire a part of the shares and become a major shareholder, and then merge. Then in the new bank, the original standard bank shareholders will also Have become one of the shareholders, which is naturally the best for them.

"Do you mean that the merger and acquisition should be done in the form of cash plus shares?" Li Feng came over knowingly and asked with a smile again.

"I think this is the best choice for every aspect."

"In principle, I agree, but I have a condition, I need 51% of the shares."

"Can't give in?"

"I think, Rupert, you can take my words back first. I want to add East West Bank after the merger. Then our entire banking group will be a super bank across the world." Li Feng drew a big picture for others. Replied after the cake.

In fact, Li Feng and a group of financial experts such as Wu Jianmin have discussed in-depth about the issue of Standard Bank. For Standard Bank and the shareholders behind the scenes, although Standard Bank is the first bank in Africa, the African continent is obviously not the mainstream of the world. .

Most of the behind-the-scenes local tyrants in Africa are actually from Europe and the United States. In their hearts, they hope that they can return to Europe and America. Unfortunately, the markets and economies of Europe, North America and other places have long been divided. When it's over, the difficulty they want to get in is conceivable.

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It should be said that in modern society, where banks are still inseparable, whether it is a small-scale city bank or a large-scale global financial giant, the economic influence on the local and even the world is huge.

If you can get through a bank, it will be easy to get involved in the economic development of various places. If it is a world-class bank, it will naturally be more perfect. Obviously, Standard Chartered is very qualified.

Firstly, the reputation is good enough. Secondly, it is not the kind of super bank. If it is really a super bank, if it is acquired, it will be acquired, and they will be fine.Thirdly, Standard Chartered's business is mainly located in the fast-growing Asia Pacific and other places. Compared with traditional European and American places, it is much less difficult to intervene in these places. Based on this, it can be used as a springboard. Much easier.

The local tyrants in Africa obviously want to become shareholders of banks, even if they cannot become the largest shareholder, but the intangible influence of getting shares, board seats, etc. is huge.

This is one of the reasons why Standard Chartered Bank at that time and later China ICBC easily acquired and even controlled Standard Bank.

Obviously, the subsequent rise of China Xia has also become one of the mainstream worlds at that time, and the union of Standard Bank and China Xia Bank has clearly given those local tyrants who are aggrieved on the African continent an entrance to the mainstream world.

Today's Standard Chartered once again reiterated the acquisition of Standard Bank. For them, this is acceptable. Naturally, it must be conditional. This needs to be discussed and discussed slowly.

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"If the merger is successful, in my vision, four major groups will be established to control the world. The first is the banking group of the Standard Chartered (Americas) branch of Century Standard Bank, which is formed by the merger of the Huamei Group with Standard Chartered’s original business in the Americas. Ready to go public in New York.

The second is the Asia-Pacific region and even the Huaxia branch, which will be listed in Hong Kong in the future.

The third is that the current Standard Chartered Group has moved out of the Asia-Pacific region of the Americas, with London as its center, focusing on developing the Middle East and Europe.

The fourth part is to integrate Standard Chartered's African business with the current standard bank to form the African region. It is listed in Johannesburg today. The headquarters is headquartered in the name of the holding financial group. The four major branch banking groups can be strengthened. After all, The east is not bright, the west is bright."

Li Feng explained his vision of the banking group to Rupert, which immediately caused a shock in Rupert's heart. Obviously, Li Feng's super vision amazed him, and he admired Li Feng's ambition.

Under the premise of the overall peace of the world today, if Li Feng can really complete the layout in his mind, then the future Standard Chartered may be a top 10 super bank in the world.

At that time, controlling such a super bank or becoming a shareholder or director of such a bank will definitely be the world's superpower.

In fact, this is a real win-win for both Li Feng and the rich Africans represented by Standard Bank.

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Li Feng was able to complete the overall layout of the financial bank, and the rich men in Africa had the entrance to return to the mainstream society, it was perfect.