872. 857. The Mission Must Be Reached (3/5)

Chapter 872

This matter has been settled for the time being, but there is no rush, Battier has to check the market first, and they can only do so if someone is interested in the Oceania auto market.

Wang Bo asked: "Didn't General Motors think of this?"

Battier said: "How is it possible, they are not a bunch of idiots, they must know the value of the Holden brand."

"Then why would they rather write off and file for bankruptcy than sell it?"

"Let me give you an example. If there are a batch of buildings in Sunset Town that are for sale, will you sell them to other towns?"

Lao Wang said as a matter of course: "Of course, I will sell it for the money, and whoever gives more will sell it."

"Then what if the town of Tahiti wants to buy it?"

"Let him dream!"

"That's the reason, of course it's one of the reasons, GM won't hand over the Holden brand to other car companies. Also, for us, reselling can make money, but for GM, the profit It’s not enough to look at, it’s not worth them to operate, it’s better to file for bankruptcy directly.”

Wang Bo smacked his lips, the local tyrant is really domineering.

Shane Battier said to him again: "If you want to sell Holden cars, you will also sell them to your country's car brands. Now there are too few people who have the strength and interest to take over this mess. I don't know enough about China. You can Pay attention to the relevant information."

As the old saying goes, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although Holden Motors was beaten by force by major car brands in Oceania, there are still three catties of iron in the broken ship. Holden Motors has dominated Oceania for so many years, and it still has a lot of technology and Accumulated fame.

We must know that it is easy to create an independent brand, but it is difficult to do a good job of an independent brand. The difficulty lies in the lack of brand recognition, the lack of advanced manufacturing technology, and the lack of accumulation of production process management experience.

For domestic automobiles, in order to open up foreign markets, it is much more appropriate to buy a complete automobile manufacturing and R&D process than to ponder over it by yourself.

In recent years, the acquisition of foreign auto brands has almost become a touchstone for domestic auto companies to develop their own brands.

Of course, judging from the current situation, this touchstone is still very useful.

After talking about the acquisition plan, Battier was about to hang up the phone when Wang Bo said, "There is one more thing, buddy, please help me prepare a plane on Christmas Day, a super plane that will travel long distances!"

"What are you doing?"

"Secret it, and also lend me your helicopter."

After talking with Battier, Wang Bo contacted Kaplan to discuss the procurement of luxury buses.

Kaplan thought the business was lost, but when Wang Bo and his party came back to restart the negotiation, he suddenly became excited.

But the fire of hope in his heart had just ignited, and Lao Wang took off his pants and urinated on him: "It is true that Sunset Town needs a luxury bus, but we don't want to pay for it. vehicle price."

"This is our new way of working together?" Kidd really guessed right. After listening to his words, Kaplan wanted to cry.

Wang Bo smiled and said: "No, the new cooperation method cannot be finalized for the time being. I have a friend who wants to buy shares in your company."

Holden Motors issued shares in the form of a split listing. If Wang Bo bought it as a retail investor, he could buy it, but he could not buy it in large quantities. They had to obtain shares from shareholders.

Kaplan is one of the shareholders, and his eyes lit up after hearing Wang Bo's words: "How many shares do you plan to buy?"

Wang Bodao: "It's hard to say now, but we will at least prepare 500 million US dollars to acquire the shares of your company."

Kaplan asked sensitively, "When?"

Wang Bo shrugged and said, "I guess it will take another two months. My friend and I's funds are all in the international market now. We need to return the funds before we can buy your shares."

Kaplan wants to sell his shares, and the Holden brand is about to collapse.

Wang Bo can't buy now. Fortunately, Kaplan is a mature manager, and he didn't pay too much attention to this issue. The two sides negotiated on the issue of using cars in the town.

Kaplan scoffed at Wang Bo's thoughts, and said, "Mayor Wang, please forgive me, our Holden Motor Company is already well-known in Oceania, and we don't need to use you to promote it."

Wang Bo said with a smile: "Yes, Holden family cars are very famous. Does anyone know that you have switched to the field of agricultural vehicles and commercial medium and large vehicles?"

"Of course, our car brand is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Everyone accepts our cars. We have a good consumer base. As long as the company sends out advertisements, consumers will quickly accept our transformation model."

Wang Bodao: "In other words, you have to spend money on advertising. How much do you spend on advertising? Five million? Ten million? Fifty million?"

"And how much does it cost you to make a bus? 50,000 yuan? 60,000 yuan? I think you know the reputation of Sunset Town, but our potential has not been converted into combat power, and our reputation will be even greater in the future!"

Kaplan said with a smile: "I believe this, Mayor Wang, but don't try to change the concept secretly. Is the promotion of Sunset Town worth advertising?"

Wang Bo said: "This is the purpose of my trip. In fact, I am here to invite your company's senior management to our Sunset Town for inspection and vacation. Please make a conclusion after the inspection."

Kaplan shook his head with a smile, and said, "I don't think it's necessary. Unless it's Queenstown, we don't have any interest in carrying out name advertisements for the transportation systems in other places."

Wang Bo insisted: "Why do you refuse my kindness? We enjoyed your hospitality in Oakland and reciprocated. Isn't this what I should do?"

For their minds, it is common to go out to conduct market research.

After Wang Bo persuaded for a while, Kaplan reluctantly accepted.

In fact, the Holden Motor Company is completely fine now, lacking orders, unable to start work, and the sales team resigned collectively. Not only the workshop workers have nothing to do at work, but also their leaders.

After all, Wang Bo is a client introduced by the leader of the Green Party. Kaplan really wants to have a good relationship with him. Even if the two sides cannot cooperate, it would be nice to have another friend like this.

What's more, he hopes that Wang Bo can really buy the shares of Holden Motors, so that even if General Motors abandons the New Zealand branch, he can still have money to enjoy life.

Kaplan promised to go to Sunset Town for investigation before Christmas after arranging the work affairs. If they think that Sunset Town has a strong enough publicity ability, they are willing to invest in it.

It is very common in New Zealand to exchange publicity for value, because this is a country with tourism as its main industry.

For example, in Queenstown, many things are obtained for free. There are companies investing in the buses in the town, telephone booths, trash cans, billboards, etc. that were common in the past.

This is also the reason why Wang Bo wants to move Sunset Town closer to the tertiary industry. The tourism industry is a hen that lays golden eggs, and it is very renewable!