Chapter 1350 Everyone Is Paying Attention 2
Since we want to develop our own military industry, things will be easy to handle. As an international banking giant, there are still many channels. Heiyun Group's quotation for UFO technology and production lines is US$4 billion. The Agnelli family may have so many assets, but they absolutely cannot come up with cash.
For Credit Suisse, which has deep pockets, this is not a problem at all. The current task is to consider how to cooperate. I believe that as long as Bao Zixuan is willing to pay, Bao Zixuan will not refuse. After all, it has been sold to so many countries, not even them. And any mature businessman will consider maximizing profits.
UFO technology is now available for purchase in many countries, making the technology itself less rare. If you hide it at this time, customers will inevitably choose to buy from other countries. Although the equipment may not necessarily be the same, as long as the industrial strength is sufficient, flying saucers can still be produced.
As for why many companies are unwilling to do this, after all, the after-sales service of Erdao traders is not good at all. UFOs are different from others and require strong technical support. It is estimated that many production equipment require special customization. Companies that purchase technology and production lines are not weak in their own strength. If something goes wrong, money will be wasted.
Therefore, many people feel that there is no need to save money at all, and it is better to go to Heiyun Group to buy directly. Only in this way can people feel at ease. Moreover, we start directly from the source. If a problem does arise, Heiyun Group cannot stand idly by for the sake of reputation and contractual constraints.
Curtis Hoffman said with a smile: "Although I am not studying science and engineering, I can't help my enthusiasm for exploring future technology. The significance of Heiyun Group's flying saucer is even less than that of the Wright brothers' invention of the airplane. Although It’s a bit exaggerated to say that, but the meaning is similar.”
"So I would like to know what your opinion is, or whether Fiat has any thoughts on returning to the field of aircraft manufacturing."
The major shareholder and actual controller of Credit Suisse; no one can imagine the exact amount of assets it has. Therefore, as long as Curtis Hoffman wants to participate, there will definitely be no problem with funding. However, when choosing a partner, the other party also needs to find a reliable family and company; the Ranieri family is obviously very suitable.
Gianni Ranieri: "So Curtis intends to enter the field of flying saucers. It is just because of Switzerland's special geopolitical background that it is not so convenient for him to find me."
The two families have cooperated many times before, so there is no need to test each other. It is better to be direct, so that both parties will not be so embarrassed. And being able to call each other by name speaks volumes in itself. Moreover, they are both thousand-year-old foxes, so there is no need to talk about chatting together.
Curtis Hoffman said with a smile: "The wealth of our two families may not be spent in ten lifetimes, but who can say what the future of the earth will be like and whether interstellar immigration will be possible? So we are planning ahead." It is still very necessary. Many science fiction films in the world use flying saucers as means of transportation to achieve interstellar travel."
"Although we didn't develop it first, it doesn't hinder the follow-up. Bao Zixuan is a smart man. Now that he is entering the field of flying saucers, doesn't he have this idea?"
If a family wants to continue, it cannot only focus on current interests. Bao Zixuan has the heart of the stars and the sea, and of course we cannot fall behind. Therefore, the Hoffman family must invest in the UFO project. Even if Fiat doesn't get involved, I won't back down.
It can be said that the attitude is very firm and cannot tolerate the slightest doubt.
At this time, Gianni Ranieri was also deep in thought, as Hoffman said; whether flying saucers will become interstellar flight tools in the future, although it still seems very far away. But there is no shortage of geniuses in human beings. 100 years ago, who could have imagined what life would be like now. Even he would not have thought that the speed of technological development in recent years would be so fast, and it was almost impossible to keep up with the pace.
Fiat Group itself has a good industrial foundation and can be said to be Italy's industrial leader. If the Ranieri family does not participate in the flying saucer project and does not know how to innovate, then they can still be expected to invest.
Moreover, the wealth and financial strength of the Hoffman family also gave him the confidence. Although US$4 billion is a lot, it is really not a big deal compared to Credit Suisse.
The Ranieri family can at most provide space and technical workers, and it is not troublesome in itself. The existing helicopter projects can be completely axed; because the emergence of flying saucers makes armed helicopters meaningless. Is it necessary to continue to develop products that are destined to be eliminated?
Existing projects can be seamlessly connected to flying saucers, which can be said to serve multiple purposes.
In fact, Curtis Hoffman valued this very much and came to seek cooperation with the Ranieri family. The status of a defeated country prevents Italy from easily developing fixed-wing fighter jets. Although Britain, France and the United States have relaxed certain restrictions, they are not as strict as Germany. But you can't go too far yourself, as that will inevitably result in sanctions. Therefore, when doing anything, you must have a good grasp of the scale; for the Ranieri family, they had a good grasp before. At least people can't fault it, let alone offend others.
Gianni Ranieri said very solemnly: "I know what the Hoffman family means, and the Ranieri family has the same idea. The helicopter project currently under development can be transformed immediately. There is no need to continue to develop it. , even if it is finally done, there won’t be many orders.”
"The site and personnel are all ready. As long as we have the equipment and technology, we can get the project started immediately. Heiyun Group has already reached deals with the United States, Britain, and France. I don't think they will reject us; no one will There’s no money to be made, and there’s no deep hatred between us.”
"It's just that Heiyun's external quotation is US$4 billion, and Bao Zixuan is relatively straightforward in doing business. Now that other companies have accepted this price, they will definitely not lower their prices for us."
"To be honest, the total assets of the Ranieri family are more than 4 billion US dollars. But it is definitely not possible to spend so much cash at once; I don't know what the Hoffman family means."
Gianni Ranieri's meaning is obvious, there is no problem if you want to participate, just take the money. Moreover, the Fiat Helicopter Project Department can invest in the flying saucer project at market prices.
After all, he has already invested US$200 million in the helicopter project, not counting other expenses such as factories.
Curtis Hoffman said with a smile: "I came to see you this time to discuss investing in this project together. Even if the earth is destroyed in the future, we must give the family hope."
"The current Fiat helicopter project, including the factory building, can be priced at US$300 million. The remaining US$3.7 billion can be allocated according to the investment ratio; if the Ranieri family has insufficient funds, Credit Suisse can provide financial support."
Upon hearing this offer, Gianni Ranieri immediately understood what this boy meant; it turned out that the old boy knew all Fiat's actions. This is a danger signal, and the Hoffman family knows it; it means that other institutions are aware of the Ranieri family's little moves. If others don't come to your door, maybe you haven't gone too far; you haven't touched the bottom line.
At present, flying saucers are just a gadget, so there is no need to worry. But you have to be careful in the future to avoid getting angry.
Gianni Ranieri knew that this kid would not be so kind and take the initiative to provide a loan to the Ranieri family. It's all about balancing interests and sharing risks, so there's no need to thank him.
The Hoffman family holds too many shares, but the factory is in Fiat, Italy after all; if the Ranieri family is unhappy in the future, anything can be done. And no one knows what the UFO project will look like in the end.
There is no certainty at all about how long it will take to invest in the future and how much return you can get. Rather than one person bearing the risk, it is better for both parties to share it together.
Gianni Ranieri said with a smile: "It seems that I can't hide it from Mr. Hoffman, just calculate it according to the price you mentioned. The Ranieri family is investing US$1.7 billion, and each will hold 50% of the shares; but currently it is necessary to $1.2 billion loan, I hope Credit Suisse can help.”
Money is definitely not an issue, especially with the major Swiss banks.
It can be said that both parties are trying to maintain a balance, although one side has more shares. But the factory is in Italy after all and must be managed by the Ranieri family.
However, since it needs a loan from Credit Suisse, the Hoffman family can also make certain restrictions invisibly. In short, this matter is solved perfectly. As for the future result, only God knows.