Chapter 1066 (1/2)

The helicopter landed in a seaside manor at the easternmost end of East Hampton. David Rubinstein, the leader of Carlyle Group, got out of the helicopter, subconsciously put up the collar of his windbreaker in the cold wind from the wing, and looked around. This manor, which is surrounded by all kinds of evergreen plants, even has green grass at its feet, which is completely different from many other luxury houses in Hampton in winter Even though he is not poor, he still can't help feeling a little hatred for the rich.

Money is behind the maintenance of such a manor.

Moreover, this is just one of westrow's many estates in the Hampton area. It has been reported in the media that just because someone bought it on a large scale, it has led to a sharp rise in house prices in many popular rich areas around the United States in recent years.

Two uniformed waiters came to meet him. David Rubinstein quickly put his mind behind him, simply said hello to one of the tall girls from Eastern Europe, and walked with each other towards the English style villa not far away.

Entering the warm villa, David Rubinstein is taking off his thick windbreaker and giving it to a lady. There is a faint sound of women's laughter.

Obviously, there's more than one.

Curiosity in the heart, after all, can only be curious.

When she was taken to a reception room next to the hall, the Eastern European girl delivered coffee in person and explained that her boss was changing clothes and would arrive soon.

Of course, David Rubinstein didn't have any objection. He came a few minutes earlier.

Simon soon appeared, wearing a beige long sleeve T-shirt and khaki trousers, slippers on his feet, and wet hair. It's not hard to imagine what the other party was doing just now. Rubinstein could not help imagining the beautiful spring in the villa's indoor bath.

Damn super rich!

After greeting, the two just sat down on the sofa, the Eastern European girl appeared again, followed by another waitress, with towel slippers in hand, went to his boss, motioned for the towel in his hand, and whispered: ”boss, Ms. Davis said it's easy to catch cold, madam will be very angry.”

Simon nodded.

The Eastern European girl went behind her boss and gently used a towel to dry the man's hair. Another maid knelt down at Simon's feet, took off his plastic slippers, dried them with a towel, and then put on a pair of cotton slippers he had just brought in.

David Rubinstein and the other two waitresses left after they finished this. They were numb and a little suspicious of life. I've been flying in the sky for most of the past month. During a few hours of sleep every day, I never forget to think about the company's affairs. As a result, I'm not making contributions to other people's wealth, right?

Simon didn't have the heart to ponder over the complicated thoughts of the fund manager. When Carmen left, he directly asked, ”what's the result of this trip to China?”

Today is November 17, Sunday.

In the past week, David Rubinstein has returned to China again and officially started negotiations on some investment projects.

Listening to Simon's question, David Rubinstein quickly picked up his spirits, took out a stack of materials from his briefcase, handed one of the black files to Simon, opened his memo, and said: ”very smoothly, we have hired the team of Goldman Sachs as the financial consultant this time, and have started the financial audit and asset restructuring of XCMG. In addition, 35% of the shares in Sany Heavy Industry's joint venture negotiations have been basically finalized. At present, only the amount of investment is needed. There is the Liugong group in Guangxi Province selected by the boss last time, and the feedback from the other side is also very positive. ”

Xugong and sany are the targets selected by Rubinstein during his China trip in October, and this time they are officially promoted.

Liugong group, after Simon agreed with Chen Qing's plan to raise poisonous insects, was a company that he personally finalized. In addition to the fact that the main company ranked in the forefront of the industry in memory, another reason was that Simon occupied a mountain in Yangshuo. He had been looking forward to it for several years and always wanted to give something back to a big project.

Since we need to cultivate Gu, of course, the three families are not enough, but it's useless to be urgent in this respect. We must take our time.

Simon looked at the information in his hand and then asked, ”how's your team coming into contact with the platinum engine company in the UK?”

David Rubinstein said: ”I've set up an investigation team and started collecting information about platinum engines. If everything goes well, we can launch it early next year.”

Platinum engine company is a world-famous diesel engine enterprise, and for many construction machinery, diesel engine is also the top priority. At present, China has been able to produce its own engine, but many high-power construction machinery engines still need to be imported.

This involves another strategy of vistro system layout construction machinery industry.

At the beginning, according to your assumption, we hope to introduce overseas construction machinery technology into China with Carlyle's capital as the leading force, so as to boost the development of related industries.

During this period of time, I tried to contact and found that it didn't work.

At the present stage, Japanese, Korean, European and American heavy industry enterprises are basically in China, but at the same time, they are not optimistic about the development of China's related industries.As for the reason, it's the pride and Prejudice in the heart. The pride and Prejudice in North America is even worse. Up to now, only caterpillar has set up a branch in China. Other companies such as case, Deere and Dreiser have not set foot in it, or they are only dispensable sales companies.

Since Carlyle is not optimistic, it should be a good plan for these companies to offer some technology?

Still not.

Even some second - and third tier construction machinery enterprises that can't make ends meet, in the process of Carlyle's contact, they are basically taking care of themselves while asking for prices, and the terms they offer are hard to accept.

For the first time, Simon felt the irreconcilable contradiction between American financial capital and industrial capital.

That being the case, Simon, who has been paying close attention to this issue in person during this period, changed his strategy decisively after discussing with Carlyle team.

First, China.

After all, construction machinery is not an automobile industry with several levels of higher technical requirements. As long as there is a template and no lack of funds, most products can be made gradually with China's own R & D capabilities.

Secondly, of course, there are things that can't be done. Well, Carlyle will help buy what China lacks.

Britain's platinum engine company is Carlyle's first target.

Most construction machinery use diesel engines. China has been able to produce diesel engines for a long time, but the technical level is difficult to meet the needs of many construction machinery. This is the weakness of most construction machinery giants in China.

On the other hand, compared with the United States, the decline of heavy industry in the United Kingdom is even more serious. Over the years, it has been selling continuously, which gives Carlyle an opportunity.

Moreover, platinum engine's market value is only about US $1 billion at present. Even if the possible premium for the acquisition is included, it will never exceed US $1.5 billion.

Simon has only prepared one billion US dollars for investment in China's construction machinery field. Now it costs more than one billion US dollars for an engine company. It seems that it is not cost-effective.

Of course not.