Rebirth 76: Industrial Internet Empire

"If our guess is correct, Vivendi's capital chain is at an extremely tight moment!" Lin Xi continued with a smile.

"Lin Xi, do you think it's possible for us to get 30% of Vivendi's equity?" Yang Mo asked with interest.

"Changed your mind? Want to force Vivendi? Force Mari Messio to sell Havas as a whole?" Lin Xi asked.

Yang Mo nodded and said in a deep voice: "Did I change my mind? But instead of acquiring Havas as a whole, I got the controlling stake of Vivendi!"

After returning to the hotel, Lin Xi turned on her computer and carefully studied Vivendi's equity structure. She needed to come up with an effective acquisition plan as soon as possible...

"Have you found the breakthrough point?" Yang Mo knocked on the door gently and walked in and asked.

"I'm not sure yet, but I chose two shareholders as a breakthrough point!" Lin Xi said without raising his head.

"Which two?"

“One is Alain Puchak, the former CEO of Havas Group, and the other is Bernard Arnault, chairman of the board of directors of LV. Their combined shareholdings are 12.2%, which has surpassed Vivendi’s largest shareholder Vincent -Bolore." Lin Xi reported everything.

"Ask Qian Ning to send someone over to complete the contract with Ubisoft Entertainment Software! Let's return to Paris and find a way to make an appointment with Alan Puchak, and try not to disturb other people!" Yang Mo nodded and ordered.

.........

Hotel du Louvre in Paris.

After Yang Mo settled in, with Andy's help, Yang Mo met Bernard Arnault, the owner of the Louvre Hotel and the chairman of LV's board of directors.

"Mr. Bernard, I would like to bother you to talk to you about the equity of Vivendi. I wonder if you can bear the pain and sell the 5.5% equity of Vivendi to Zhiyuan Group?" After a brief greeting, Yang Mo said straight to the point.

It can be said that Yang Mo knows this top European tycoon very well who is keen on acquiring various luxury brands. He relied on these luxury brands to once become the world's richest man.

Unlike other companies’ mergers and acquisitions based on development strategies, Arnault’s acquisition of various luxury brands has only one purpose, which is to buy low and sell high to make more money. This is one of the reasons why Yang Mo chose to negotiate with Arnault first. one!

Sure enough, Bernard Arnault agreed to Yang Mo's acquisition request without hesitation. He would have to make a move sooner or later anyway, so why not give Yang Mo a favor?

Yang Mo also reciprocated the favor and signed a number of cooperation drafts with Bernard Arnault on the spot, including agreements for multiple luxury brands such as LV to open exclusive brand flagship stores on Amazon.

Just when Bernard Arnault was satisfied and was about to turn around and leave, Yang Mo suddenly said: "Mr. Bernard, I have another unkind request. I hope you will temporarily approve our equity transfer in Vivendi." Keep it secret!"

Bernard Arnault stopped, looked at Yang Mo with interest and said, "Do you want to get the controlling stake in Vivendi?"

"Yes! I know it's not easy to do this!" Without telling lies in front of the real person, Yang Mo nodded and said without any concealment.

Bernard Arnault shook his head and said: "Mr. Yang, with all due respect! It is difficult to control Vivendi! Mr. Vincent Bollore has always regarded Vivendi as a forbidden property and no one is allowed to get involved!"

Yang Mo chuckled and said, "You'll have to try to find out if you can succeed! But thank you for the reminder!"

Bernard Arnault thought for a while and then said: "Mr. Yang, if you insist on getting the controlling stake of Vivendi, you can start with the CEOs of the companies that Vivendi has acquired. They may be more willing to Zhiyuan to control Vivendi." Di..."

Yang Mo smiled and asked: "Are you referring to Alan Puchak, the former CEO of Havas?"

Bernard Arnault laughed and said: "I didn't say anything! Alain Puchak has a good relationship with me. If you want to meet him, I can help you make an appointment at the Louvre Hotel..."

"Then Mr. Arnaud!" Yang Mo thanked him repeatedly.

.........

"Mr. Yang, this is Mr. Alain Puchak, the former CEO of Havas. I have something else to talk about..." Bernard Arnault did not make a mistake, and really helped Yang Mo get Alan Puchak. Arranged at the hotel.

"Mr. Alan Puchak, I specially asked you for an interview because..."

"Mr. Yang, I know why you asked me for an interview. The 6.5% equity in Vivendi I hold can be transferred to you, but I have two conditions!" Before Yang Mo could finish speaking, Alan Puchak said Waving his hand, Yang Mo was interrupted.

"What conditions?"

"First, I know that Zhiyuan Group never interferes with the operations of its holding companies. After Zhiyuan controls Vivendi, I will continue to serve as the CEO of Havas. Second, after Zhiyuan controls Vivendi, Vivendi's market value will definitely skyrocket. Al and I Mr. Nuo is different. He has other companies and can get equivalent returns from Zhiyuan Group, but I can only lose the equity that will definitely increase in the future..." Alan Puchak said calmly.

"So? What kind of reward do you want?" Yang Mo asked with interest.

"So I want to sign a gambling compensation agreement with you. Zhiyuan Group can acquire my equity in Vivendi based on the current market value, but the actual transaction price needs to be based on the market value of Vivendi in two years!" Alan - Puchak continued.

"This is impossible! Putting aside the financial obstacles, after Zhiyuan Group takes over Vivendi, it will definitely make big moves that can cause drastic fluctuations in the company's market value. I can't promise you this, but I still thank you very much for your support of Zhiyuan The trust of the group!" Yang Mo said sincerely.

"Then I can only wait until Zhiyuan Group becomes a major shareholder before considering whether to sell the equity in accordance with the mandatory tender offer regulations..." Alan Puchak said.

Yang Mo chuckled and said: "If you are unwilling to transfer the equity in your hand, it is impossible for Zhiyuan Group to obtain 30% of the equity, which will violate the mandatory tender offer regulations!"

"Mr. Yang, I have great confidence in you and Zhiyuan Group. Without my 6.7% equity, I believe you can still control Vivendi!" Alan Puchak is very sure that you can even control Arnault's equity. Once you get it, what else can't you do?

Yang Mo smiled bitterly and said: "You praise us too much! To be honest, I haven't thought of a way to get a controlling stake in Vivendi until now!"

"It is not impossible to get the absolute controlling stake in Vivendi! Vincent Bollore is a very controlling person, and Vivendi's shareholding structure is extremely dispersed. As long as you can agree to my conditions, I am willing I will help you talk to some small and medium-sized shareholders..." Alan Puchak promised confidently.