Rebirth of Hong Kong 1981

The cold light in Yang Chen's eyes flashed away, and he said in a flat tone: "Mr. Owen Kelm, are you threatening me?"

Owen Kelm said neither humble nor overbearing: "Don't dare, although this is an island country, it is also Asia. Cargill has seriously understood Mr. Yang Chen's strength."

"Hum..." Yang Chen snorted coldly, but didn't speak.

In recent years, the strength of his security company has made many forces dare not underestimate it, especially after British Aerospace Corporation became Yang Chen's private company. With the strength of British Aerospace Corporation, except for some big killers There is no way to make weapons, and other weapons are simply not too easy.

As for the inability of private individuals to buy weapons, this is also very simple to solve. There are many small countries in Africa. As long as you have money, you can find a few small countries to cooperate with, and it is very simple to get a name.

With a legitimate name, as long as the disturbance is not too excessive, basically everyone will turn a blind eye and close one eye.

Chapter 962

In fact, Yang Chen dealt with these things, to put it bluntly, he was afraid of death.

In my previous life, I always felt that being rich can make people feel at ease.

How could he think that if he had too much money, he would not feel at ease.

Don't look at Africa as poor on the surface, but in fact there are still benefits to be desired, otherwise there would not be so many forces taking root anywhere.

For the powerful security company under the Yang Consortium, many forces are very afraid, because many of the people inside are experienced soldiers. Basically, with a gun, they can immediately become a world-class army.

This is also the reason why Yang's consortium expanded so fast, but no black forces dared to come to make trouble, because the people who made trouble basically disappeared the next day.

Now that the Yang's consortium has become a reality, pure force can no longer solve the problem, and it can only be attacked from a commercial level.

However, unlike the other three major grain merchants, Cargill does not have much interest in attacking the Yang Chen consortium, because Cargill has no longer aimed at pure interests since its development.

Cargill was founded in [-] by William Cargill, a descendant of Scottish immigrants. From the beginning to the present, Cargill has always been a family business, and it is the only company among the four major grain merchants that is not listed. One of the largest private companies in the world.

From the second half of the [-]th century, along with the wave of "Western Development" in the United States, Cargill began to emerge. In order to ensure the operation of bulk commodity trade, Cargill developed its own transportation business from the beginning.

By the 70s, Cargill had bought the railroad network in the western United States, laying the foundation for later becoming the number one grain merchant in the United States.

At the beginning of the [-]th century, after the death of Cargill founder William, he handed over the management of the company to his son-in-law John McMillan. Since then, the McMillan family and the Cargill family have become the actual controllers of Cargill.

Family-based businesses focus on inheritance. From the middle of the 80th century to the end of the 100s, Cargill has a history of more than [-] years. Far and long inheritance is what they care most about.

As for whether it will be the top four grain merchants or the top five grain merchants in the future, it is not that important to Cargill.

Like the Wal-Mart family, the two big families behind Cargill also saw Yang Chen's potential. Since Yang Chen can cooperate with the Wal-Mart family, there is no reason why they can't if they switch to Cargill.

Listening to Owen Kelm telling the history of Cargill, Yang Chen rarely interrupted, and began to think seriously.

When he investigated the four major grain merchants before, he had a certain understanding of the forces behind them, but compared with the other three major grain merchants, the two families behind Cargill were too low-key.

To describe it in one sentence, it is a typical example of making a fortune in silence.

The first time Cargill appeared in front of the world was in [-] when Forbes ranked the non-listed companies in the United States for the first time. Only then did this giant company with a heritage of more than a hundred years be shown to the world. Among the non-listed companies in the United States , Cargill has been ranked first for the past two years.

However, compared with the other three major grain merchants, Cargill has a shortcoming, that is, the lack of financing. The other three major grain merchants are short of money, and they can solve the problem by financing in the stock market.

However, as a private company, Cargill has some difficulties in financing. Although Cargill also has other private shareholders other than the two families, those shareholders do not own many shares and cannot influence the decisions of the two families.

The reason why Cargill wants to cooperate with Yang Chen is nothing more than two reasons. One is to enter the Asian market smoothly, and the other is to use Yang Chen's large amount of liquidity to complement each other and expand together.

"Mr. Yang Chen, I have something here that you should be interested in." As he spoke, Owen Kelm took out a document from his briefcase and put it in front of Yang Chen, "We understand that Mr. Yang Chen We are cooperating with Inland to build the largest grain and oil company in Asia.”

"Regarding this point, Cargill can help to a certain extent. This cooperation intention was sent to Cargill by the Inland COFCO Group. The purpose, I think Mr. Yang Chen, you should be very clear."

"It's just a pity that so far, Cargill's internal opinions have not reached an agreement for the time being. The reason is that the time is not yet ripe. To be more specific, everyone still has concerns, including the other three major grain merchants. Similarly, no one is ready for a huge market of more than one billion people."

"However, I think this time should not be too far away."

Since President Nixon's visit to China in the early 70s, Cargill has started trade with China, but that was only a preliminary cooperation, and further steps, such as building factories in the interior, have not been carried out.

Of course, it will be a matter of time before investing in inland factories. After all, no company can resist the temptation of a market with a population of more than one billion.

If Cargill wants to enter the Asian market and the inland market, it must find a strong and reliable partner.

And Yang Chen is undoubtedly the best partner, especially seeing the good cooperation between Yang Chen and the Wal-Mart family, which makes the two families behind Cargill have great expectations and confidence in seeking cooperation with Yang Chen to develop the global market .

Yang Chen lacks all kinds of experience and technology, while Cargill lacks funds and reliable partners. If the two join hands, they can definitely become an unshakable force for the other three major grain merchants.

After Yang Chen closed the document in his hand, he said, "Owen Kelm, I wonder if you are interested in changing your working environment?"

"What?" Owen Kelm heard this, and looked at Yang Chen with some doubts, as if he didn't understand what he meant.

Yang Chen didn't evade anything, and said bluntly: "Since Mr. Owen Kelm knows so much about my grain and oil company, I don't know if you have thought about changing jobs in another company. I know that Owen Kelm is already a member of Cargill. CEO, I may not be able to give you a higher position than this."

"However, in addition to the position, if Mr. Owen Kelm can come to my company, then I will give you the greatest rights, and even without touching the bottom line, you can lead my company according to your ideas. Grain and Oil Company..."

"In addition, I can also give Mr. Owen Kelm shares in the company. This share is not just for dividends, but actually belongs to your personal rights."

"If Owen Kelm can help me develop my grain and oil company into an enterprise of the same scale as Cargill, the amount of shares will not be less than 5.00%."

"Mr. Yang Chen..." Owen Kelm looked at Yang Chen with a bit of disbelief. He never thought that Yang Chen would poach him generously.

He had heard Uncle Sam mention Yang Chen's poaching at Wal-Mart before, but he never thought that it was his turn now, and the target was still himself, which made Owen Kelm not know what to say for a while.

"Mr. Owen Kelm, you can go back and think about it slowly. As for the cooperation with Cargill, I need some time to think about it. I can't give you a definite answer yet."

Seeing this, Owen Kelm didn't intend to stay here any longer, he got up straight and said, "Okay, if that's the case, then I won't bother Mr. Yang Chen."

"President Li, help me see off Mr. Owen Kelm."

Chapter 963 Attitude Change

For poaching Owen Kelm

Yang Chen also had a sudden whim

However, he is not joking. Now his grain and oil company has no shortage of middle- and lower-level management personnel, but only lacks talents who can grasp the overall situation.

As an outsider, Owen Kelm was able to serve as the CEO of Cargill, a private giant, for more than 20 years, which shows that his ability is extraordinary.

The reason why the four major grain merchants can affect the global grain and oil fluctuations with every move is naturally worth learning. If he fights against the four major grain merchants in the future, he must have a person in charge who fully understands the opponent.

Otherwise, knowing the enemy and not knowing the enemy, it is hard to say whether he can withstand the siege of several major grain merchants. He still understands the truth that two fists are hard to defeat four hands.

After sending Owen Kelm away, Li Guowei returned to Yang Chen's room, "Boss, Mr. Owen Kelm has left."

Yang Chen poured a cup of tea for Li Guowei, and greeted him: "Come, sit down and have a cup of tea."

Li Guowei sat directly opposite Yang Chen, picked up the teacup and took a sip. Seeing Yang Chen's thoughtful look, he couldn't help but ask, "Boss, are you thinking about what Owen Kelm said?"

Yang Chen glanced at him, didn't hide it, and asked bluntly: "Old Li, do you think we should cooperate with Cargill?"