Everyone subconsciously holds their breath. Every time the foundation releases a task, it is a task that requires the connections and influence of the consortium. As for the rewards, they are not generous. As long as they are completed, you can choose whatever money and medicine you want.
However, all tasks are released on a voluntary basis. If for some reason you do not want to take on a certain task, the foundation will not force you to do so. However, this was the first time everyone noticed that Zhang Heng had a solemn look on his face. color.
What kind of mission could the omnipotent foundation take so seriously
Nineteen people looked at each other, waiting for Zhang Heng's next words.
"This task is... I need you to acquire the shares of several companies, and then sell them to Stellar Technology to help us control these companies. The foundation's requirements are: we must occupy at least 10% of these companies shares.”
Everyone's eyebrows jumped, and suddenly they had a bad premonition. Joshua couldn't help but said, "Sir Zhang Heng, I need to interrupt you. Which companies does the foundation want to acquire?"
"Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer in the United States." Zhang Heng looked at Joshua, and Joshua's expression suddenly changed.
"Novartis and Roche in Switzerland," Zhang Heng continued, then turned to look at Lewis Stanney, "and... GlaxoSmithKline in the UK."
"Impossible!" Stannie stood up suddenly with trembling breasts. She snorted, "Do you know how much it will cost to acquire GlaxoSmithKline? This requires political and financial factors. Even if I can The political aspect is settled, but if you, an Asian company, want to acquire GlaxoSmithKline, the country will still criticize you. Do you want me to be called a traitor?"
"Don't be excited, Mr. Stannie." Zhang Heng waved his hands, not paying attention to the frowns of the crowd, but showed a calm smile, "It is precisely because we know that it is difficult for our Stellar Technology to directly acquire those pharmaceutical companies, so I need to go through you first. Acquire it and then sell it to us. Don't forget, there is nothing that money can't do. If it can't be done, it just means that the amount of money is not enough. Besides, I am not buying the entire GlaxoSmithKline. It’s just a matter of acquiring part of it and expanding the market to make our stellar technology’s influence stronger.”
"You want to acquire the shares of these companies because these companies have been targeting the Foundation's Stellar Technology Company recently, right?" Joshua frowned, "I have to say that the Foundation is very courageous. These four The total market value of these two pharmaceutical giants is nearly one trillion. To obtain 10% of their shares would require at least one hundred billion U.S. dollars, not to mention that it would cost a higher price to achieve the goal. But if it is true. If you succeed, Stellar Technology will become the most influential corporate empire in the world in an instant, completely monopolizing the global pharmaceutical industry, and no one can stop it. Is this what the foundation wants to achieve? "
"That's right, Mr. Joshua is really smart. He immediately understood the purpose of the foundation." Zhang Heng praised, "Don't forget, everyone is a member of the foundation. If the foundation succeeds in monopolizing global medicine, you How much benefit will it get? From now on, everyone will have a complete monopoly on the entire human pharmaceutical market. It is extremely easy to make profits from it..." As he spoke, Zhang Heng turned to look at Stannie, "Even in front of me. Are you indifferent to the monopoly profits of an entire industry?"
Stannie in his seat suddenly showed a pensive look and fell into thinking.
The people present here are all people who stand at the top of various countries. After Zhang Heng drew this huge picture for them, everyone couldn't help but feel excited - from ancient times to the present, there has never been such a huge interest group in history. Having completely monopolized an industry, this kind of giant is almost invincible, and even the country has to make concessions in front of it.
"But, how should we acquire these shares?" At this moment, Lawrence, who had been silent, suddenly said, "Single shares can be acquired, but the price required is too high. If you want to occupy these pharmaceutical giants, A ten percent share would cost at least four to five times more.”
"Don't worry about this, I have my own way of doing things." Zhang Heng waved his hand, "Everyone just needs to prepare the banknotes, and the foundation promises that no matter how much money you buy, Stellar Technology will pay 120% If I buy your shares at a price of 10%, all you have to bear is pressure from the state.”
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they would get 20% of the profit if they changed hands. Although it didn't seem like much, it couldn't stand up to their own high money operations. For example, they spent 10 billion to buy Pfizer's shares, and it was as soon as they changed hands. With a profit of two billion, the benefits are already extremely terrifying!
"Okay, I'm willing to join!" What everyone didn't expect was that the first person to speak was Stannie, who was strongly opposed at the beginning. Obviously, compared with the chaotic situation of countless consortiums co-existing in the United States, the British Stannie The family can be regarded as controlling most of Britain, but she is the one who has the least pressure among them.
"I am also willing to join." The second person who agreed was Joshua. He has long been eyeing the opportunity to enter the top ten financial groups in the United States. Once he enters, it will be a different world, and his family will also be able to obtain greater benefits. development space.
Several small consortiums with assets of no more than 10 billion U.S. dollars are not far behind, and have expressed their willingness to join. They themselves have little influence on the country, so they have to bear less pressure. After all, there are these tall men above their heads. With.
In the end, except for a few scrupulous consortiums, a total of fifteen board members chose to participate in this acquisition plan. Together, these consortiums have at least 400 billion in capital, and they have acquired 10% of Pfizer's pharmaceutical companies. Ten shares is more than enough.
After the dust settled, Zhang Heng couldn't help showing a satisfied look. He clapped his hands gently, and the door of the conference room opened immediately, and several beautiful maids walked in, carrying a large amount of delicacies from the mountains and seas in their hands.
Zhang Heng raised his glass and chuckled, "Everyone, let's drink to our plan!"
Everyone looked relaxed and happy, and toasted one after another. Although these delicacies were virtual, everyone could feel the supreme delicacy. The principle is that the VR machine directly acts on the brain, allowing users to experience it as if it were real. Delicious food that is difficult to taste in reality. This is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience, just like taking drugs, but without side effects. The only bad thing is that after enjoying these virtual delicacies, the real delicacies may not be the same. Nothing attractive anymore.
This conference room is not Yuehua's virtual space, but the VR technology obtained by Zhang Heng from the alien plane. Although it is not as close as the virtual space to the point where it is infinitely close to 100% true and false, it still makes everyone think. of admiration.
If compared numerically, the fidelity of Yuehua's virtual space is 99.9%. The fidelity produced by this VR device is 80%, which is known as the most advanced VR technology in reality. The fidelity of the Oculus Rift glasses never exceeds five percent.
The meeting turned into an extremely pleasant gathering. Everyone gathered together to discuss business issues. The heads of some consortiums with similar and complementary industries even negotiated several business deals. Until a few hours later , everyone reluctantly left and returned to reality.