Groton, Connecticut, USA.
In the new millennium, Pfizer held an unveiling ceremony here for the world's largest drug research and development center. This institution with the world's most advanced facilities employs more than 700 researchers and has the world's most advanced production facilities and testing technologies. However, due to the huge impact of generic drugs, since last year, the world's largest pharmaceutical company Pharmaceutical sales experienced negative growth, and net profit decreased by 57% year-on-year. Not only does the stock price fall, but it also creates a shortage of cash flow.
Under this circumstance, President Steele put aside all his work to seek new financing channels, and the issuance of new corporate bonds is just one of them. Of course, with shrinking performance, financing results are not ideal.
When he learned that Huang Xuan had raised US$100 million, Steele's surprise was palpable. He originally thought it would be a few months late, but after receiving confirmation from Citi, he immediately informed the board of directors of the news. In the past quarter, the board of directors almost crushed his lungs due to funding issues.
Connecticut is the third smallest state in the United States, and most people have probably never heard its name. In addition to the prosperous insurance industry and nuclear submarine manufacturing, there are indeed not many famous places in this small state. Yale University is an exception. The three recent U.S. presidents all had this in mind, which inspired many people's imagination.
As for Groton, it was just a little-known city. When Huang Xuan was transferring in New York, there was only one flight.
Of course, Pfizer's drug research and development center is not inferior at all. After getting Lorraine's confirmation, Huang Xuan felt relieved.
Looking at the introduction about Pfizer on the energy screen, Huang Xuan was very moved and said: "Lorraine, what do you think we sell a batch of drug formulas to Pfizer?"
"In one's own plane, all space-time behaviors will cause the buffer zone to be reduced."
"So what, we just need to increase the energy of the buffer zone."
Lorraine replied after a while: "Actually, our current plane travel has caused a reduction in the energy of the buffer zone. Although it is less than actually expected, in comparison, except for the assassination of Napoleon, in other planes The behavior can only be said to be a balance of payments. If this state is maintained, then the time and space buffer zone is deliberately reduced, and it will be very troublesome to encounter problems such as travelers. "
Huang Xuan thought for a while and said, "Then as long as we can increase the energy of the buffer zone significantly, we can sell the formula?"
"There is no problem in theory, but it must be taken into account that in some cases, advance technology application may cause a continued reduction in buffer energy. On the other hand, any estimate of buffer energy consumption has limitations."
"I know." How could Huang Xuan understand so much and asked anxiously: "How much energy does it take to sell a best-selling drug formula?" Best-selling drugs usually refer to drugs with sales of more than 1 billion US dollars, such as Viagra. (Viagra).
"More than 00,000 tons." Lorraine quickly estimated: "The initial loss should be 100 tons, and then the loss will be 00,000 tons slowly, maybe more."
"How much did we earn last time we killed Napoleon?"
"4000 nengton."
Hearing such a huge difference in numbers, Huang Xuan was stunned for a long time and said, "Why is there such a big difference? I can make a Viagra to make the buffer zone react like this?"
"Drugs will change the state of life, and the subsequent chain reactions are difficult to predict. Best-selling drugs are even more direct. They are usually special drugs with real efficacy and functions." After explaining this problem, Lorraine continued: "In addition, When we kill Napoleon, we can only get part of the early losses from the other plane, but we cannot get the late losses from the P19 plane. On the contrary, we have to bear the losses we caused in this plane, one increase and one decrease. The gap has increased.”
Huang Xuan looked very disappointed and said: "That means it can't be used?"
"Not really." Lorraine said truthfully: "Technologies such as programs usually don't change much. Whether people use indo or Linu system will not affect the development of the plane. Similarly, improving industrial efficiency will not affect the development of the plane. percentage, and the buffer energy consumed is not much.”
Huang Xuan became happy now and said: "Then how much energy will be reduced in the buffer zone if you give me a system that is more advanced than Windo?"
"If I search and hand it over to you, it will only consume a few energy days, but if you completely replace the indo system, it will take about 50,000 energy days." Lorraine calculated it very seriously.
Huang Xuan swallowed, but if he could get 100 billion US dollars by killing Napoleon 10 times, it wouldn't be too much of a loss. At this time, he had arrived at the entrance and could see a tall sign with "Huang Xuan" written on it. He couldn't help but ask: "What are the technologies that consume less money?"
"A lot." Lorraine's answer was short and powerful.
Huang Xuan swallowed again.
Before he could say anything else, Pfizer representative Bob had already seen Huang Xuan and the five Israeli bodyguards around him. He pointed at the sign with one hand and shouted in blunt Chinese: "Mr. Huang Xuan?"
Huang Xuan walked over with a smile on his face. He looked like a high school student who came to visit. Who knew that this guy spent 80 million US dollars to come here.
Although the bonds are managed by Citigroup, the huge loan of 100 million US dollars still requires no interest at all - Huang Xuan has already spent all the cash on two consecutive trips. After mortgaging some of his jewelry, he can collect the full loan amount. It is the interest rate that loses more than % every year. The interest rate of Pfizer bonds is 6.8%. In other words, the bonds will theoretically lose 80 million US dollars in 2018. The president of Steele, who had not yet met, had raised the asking price by four times.
In this situation, it can only be said that Zhou Yu is beating Huang Gai - Yang Zhou Yu is also Zhou Yu. Huang Xuan is not dissatisfied. There is nothing dissatisfied about buying a life for 80 million US dollars.
Among the co-owners who came to pick him up, only Bob could speak Chinese, but he could only speak fluent Chinese. Huang Xuan had no choice but to communicate with him in English, which was considered as continuing to practice speaking. One of the characteristics of learning from the base is that listening and speaking is excellent, but reading is much inferior. As for the issue of writing, perhaps the comrades back then did not consider it at all.
"Mr. Huang wants to develop the pharmaceutical industry in China?" Bob asked half-guessing. This is how many large foreign companies make money. As long as you buy their products, they will teach you how to sell and how to produce. For example, in the additive industry, many foreign companies spend a lot of money to research formulas, and you can use these formulas as long as you buy their additives. This method effectively increases the competitiveness of the product. Similarly, concentrated research also reduces the cost of R&D. costs and reduce risks for downstream manufacturers.
Of course Huang Xuan didn't know the rules here, but his natural acumen made him reluctant to tell others about his affairs easily. He smiled noncommittally and turned the topic to Pfizer.
Bob had no choice but to introduce his company, which was as it should be. Huang Xuan didn't have time to pay attention to these things during this period, and his mind was even more messy. Someone spoke slowly and sounded much more comfortable.
Like most business groups, Pfizer's strength comes from several successful mergers. After merging with Warner Lambert, Pfizer established its current drug research and development center. In the following years, the merger and integration of Pharmacia allowed Pfizer to It sat on the throne of the world's largest pharmaceutical company, but trouble soon followed.
The most troublesome thing is the shortage of funds.
Pfizer has issued a total of US$6 billion in short-term bonds, but Wall Street is not optimistic about this. In addition, due to the opposition of the board of directors, it cannot come up with better attracting measures, such as debt-for-equity swaps (the maturing debt will automatically or conditional conversion into shares). The single interest rate return makes Pfizer bonds continue to be undervalued in the bond market, and only children like Huang Xuan will be caught in the rope. Bob thought so.
Steele also wanted to see the little white wolf who was trapped, waiting in the center with several directors. The most important thing is that the money has not been received yet.
As soon as the car entered the welcome lane, several people came to greet it. Huang Xuan changed from his previous formal attire and wore a set of Louis Vuitton casual clothes - this was specially chosen by Zhang Xinyi for her son. She felt that given Huang Xuan's age, casual clothes could better reflect his personality when negotiating with others than a suit. . The big men of IZO put even more pressure on people. The five guys who were nearly three meters tall stood at attention and looked very domineering.
"Mr. Huang, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your generous help has revitalized Pfizer." Steele clasped his hands, and his palms were as big as Huang Xuan's. They were dry and gentle, and would not cause any discomfort.
"Pfizer is always full of vitality, I just added to its power." Huang Xuan praised it without hesitation, although he still doesn't understand why a company that can sell a drug for 1 billion US dollars is still in financial trouble.
It seemed that Steele was very happy that someone recognized his merits. He released his right hand and introduced the board members who came to greet Huang Xuan. His left hand was still holding Huang Xuan, as if he was a kind elder. But Huang Xuan's age was not mentioned in his words.
Huang Xuan frowned slightly, and after getting to know everyone, he pretended to be impatient and said, "Mr. Steele, I want to see the laboratory here."
"Of course." Although Steele knew Huang Xuan's request, he still pulled the person next to him and said, "Let Dr. Ginger accompany you. He is very familiar with the center's equipment."
Ginger is a slightly fat Belgian and the deputy director of the research center. Huang Xuan shook his head without hesitation: "Mr. Steele, I think it's better to leave me alone. Dr. Ginger must be very busy."
Steele glanced at Huang Xuan who was serious and nodded reluctantly: "Jinge, listen to Mr. Huang and introduce our laboratory to him, just like I said before." (Unfinished.) To be continued, if you want to know what happened, please log in to .qidian. There are more chapters, support the author, and support genuine reading) (To be continued)