Chapter 253 Want to Pick Peaches?

(Halo, Chapter 252 was blocked again, and was warned, this scale is no one...)

"Jason, this cigar should be paired with a selection of Macallan whiskey, so as to stimulate its deep meaning." Conrad reminded him distressedly as he watched Yang Cheng waste everything.

Yang Cheng took a sip of the cocktail amusedly, and every time he watched Conrad exhale, the elegant clouds billowed in the air, and couldn't help complaining, "I'm not a professional cigar smoker, and my appreciation of cigars is still at the most elementary level. The pursuit of fragrance type, when I get to your age, I will think about the meaning of what you said."

Every sip of this cigar is infused with the taste of toasted cream and roasted almonds, followed by rich leather, oak, coffee and other multi-layered aromas, just like an elegant beauty wearing velvet gloves and full of gunpowder smoke The combination of strong men with strong flavors, only the best cigars can bring people such a fitting imagination.

"Haha, Conrad, don't feel bad about your precious cigars. I still have some of these Montaniers in stock. I'll give you some later." Abu kindly tried to smooth things over, but in fact Conrad and Yang Cheng were Just kidding.

"Thank you Roman, then I'm blunt, now, let's talk about business, Jason, how is the progress of Delta Airlines? Do you need my help?" Konrad Koch finally got to the point.

Yang Cheng was sitting upright, his face was no longer relaxed, although he still smiled calmly and elegantly, but he could see a trace of caution, "Conrad, before I answer your question, should you tell me that you and Roman To what extent is the cooperation? Or are you fully involved in this project?"

Conrad and Abu looked at each other, and the question was still answered by the initiator Abu, "Yes Jason, Conrad will join in his personal name and be in charge of the oil refining process. I called you here to help you get control of Delta Air Lines.”

Yang Cheng said coldly, "Are you going to participate in the acquisition of Delta Air Lines?"

Abu nodded with a half-smile and said, "To put it more accurately, it is help! Help you speed up the acquisition process. You must know that oil extraction is very fast. We must ensure that the refined oil is sold as quickly as possible. funds."

Yang Cheng had already seen through Abu's ugly face, so he didn't feel angry. The crime of picking peaches abounds, so there is no need to get angry.

Conrad echoed from the side, "That's right, and after we acquire Delta Air Lines' holding, we will increase investment in other airlines and strive to influence more airlines to purchase our petroleum products."

Yang Cheng took a sip of his wine and smiled brighter, "Then I suggest you talk to Vanguard Group, as long as the price is enough, I think they are willing to sell the shares of Delta Air Lines to you."

Conrad looked at Abu suspiciously, but saw a trace of seriousness in the other person's eyes, turned his head and asked Yang Cheng, "Jason, please answer me truthfully, how many shares do you hold so far?"

Yang Cheng raised his glass and said playfully, "I personally and Yuanshan Capital together account for about 16%."

"Impossible, I..." Abu stood up and shouted in a little panic.

"Come on Roman, who would put eggs in one basket these days?" Yang Cheng teased Abu, whose eyes were twitching, smoking a cigar comfortably.

Conrad's expression didn't change, but he said very gracefully, "That's great, since Yuanshan is already the largest shareholder of Delta Air Lines, once I get a few more shares from the minority shareholders, we can join forces Overthrow the current board of directors."

Yang Cheng didn't think so. He put away his smile, put down his wine glass, and held a cigar between his index and middle fingers. The smoke enveloped him, and he looked a bit hazy and mysterious from a distance.

"I think you guys are too optimistic. In order to acquire Delta Air Lines, I have done in-depth research. If you have done some research, you will know that the interest groups headed by Pioneer and Blackstone,

I will not give up Delta Airlines easily, this is a golden mountain! "

Yang Cheng's loud reminder attracted Conrad's attention, and he raised his hand to signal, "Can you tell me more about it?"

Abu also recovered his demeanor, showing a serious expression.

"First, let me talk about a few sets of data. Delta Air Lines is the second largest airline in the world after American Airlines Group. In 2014, its total operating income is expected to exceed US$40 billion, its net profit is close to US$700 million, and its total assets are about 540 million. One hundred million U.S. dollars.

Delta Air Lines transports more than 170 million passengers per year, and its route network covers 334 destinations in 64 countries on six continents; it has nearly 80,000 employees and a fleet size of nearly 800 aircraft. Delta Air Lines is also a founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance One, Delta Air Lines and its global alliance partners offer more than 15,000 daily flights.

Its main hub airports are located in multiple first-tier cities on three continents in Europe, America and Asia, including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York JFK Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Salt Lake City Airport , Seattle Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport.

These data are real and well-documented. In fact, if you spend more time on Google, it is clear at a glance. You think that for a company of this size and good profitability, their board members will launch a continuous stream of profits for short-term benefits. Jinshan? Will you sell it instead? "

The living room fell into silence as Yang Cheng’s voice fell. Conrad and Abu understood what Yang Cheng wanted to remind them with these very easy-to-find but extremely shocking data. Indeed, no one would change such an airline. They will let go at will. On the contrary, if someone dares to spy on their money bags, it will be an endless and endless revenge.

"Then how did you get so many shares?" Abu asked suspiciously.

"The old stock god has been stepping up his deployment in the aviation industry since last year, and we have exchanged some benefits with him." Yang Cheng didn't want to say more, and said vaguely.

"So Jason, you don't think we're on the board of Delta Air Lines?" Conrad was silent for a moment, still without any emotional fluctuations, and asked blankly.

"No, it's not that there is no chance of joining the board of directors, it's just that the time has not come. That's why we broke up the shares and didn't let the outside world know. When the time comes, there will be a sudden attack. With the advantage of the shares, there is even hope for those who are the chairman of the board. .” Yang Cheng shook his head.

"Then what is this timing?" Conrad continued to ask.

Yang Cheng stood up, with a wine glass in one hand and a cigar in the other. If the clothes on her body were not too casual, she seemed to be criticizing Fang Qiu and pointing out Jiangshan. Restructuring and integration, in 2008, Delta Air Lines acquired Northwest Airlines for US$3.1 billion;

In 2011, United Airlines and Continental Airlines merged to form United Continental Airlines Group at a price of US$3.2 billion; in December 2013, American Airlines and US Airways merged at a price of US$11 billion to form a new American Airlines Group.

The United States is the largest aviation market in the world. At the same time, the three major U.S. airlines are also the world’s leading integrated three major airlines. In comparison, Delta’s internationalization level is slightly lower than the other two. Including the impact of competition from low-cost airlines such as Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, this has prompted Delta to vigorously seek international development and expansion. "

"Jason, do you mean that Delta Air Lines is increasing external investment?" Conrad was confused, but fortunately, the keen sense of smell he had cultivated over the years allowed him to smell a little money.