For commercialization to be achieved, it will likely take another three to five years to truly realize mass production. However… gentlemen, you are all automotive experts. Tell me, when this type of battery is installed in cars in three to five years… how much will your prized engines and complex transmissions still be worth?
"boom--!!!"
These words were like a thunderclap, instantly waking everyone present.
At the same time, panic began to show on their faces.
A terrible, endless panic!
Davis and the others finally understood!
They finally understood why Lin Huowang dared to acquire Leyland's three major car brands!
He didn't come here to beg for technology!
He's here to pronounce the "death sentence" on gasoline-powered cars!
“I’m giving you a chance. Use your soon-to-be-obsolete gasoline car technology to buy a ticket to board the ‘new energy ark.’ Otherwise, in three years, or at most five, Leyland’s car brands will be worthless. This is my statement, and it will stand the test of time.”
Wow!
Although Lin Huowang spoke these words in a very calm manner, they carried an unparalleled air of dominance.
The conference room fell into a deathly silence.
All the pride, resistance, and disdain of these British men were utterly shattered by Lin Huowang at this moment!
Davis slumped in his chair, his expensive suit soaked with sweat. He had lost, utterly and completely.
However, amidst this panic and despair, Davis seemed to grasp at the last straw. He suddenly raised his head and said in a rapid voice, "The future! You're only talking about the future! Three to five years from now!"
But you don't have 'now'! Acquiring Leyland's three car manufacturing plants will immediately saddle you with over a billion pounds in debt!
You need to support tens of thousands of workers! You need to upgrade your production lines!! Your two billion dollars in appliance inventory... is simply not enough! You don't have enough cash flow! You'll be dragged down by debt and unions!
Yes, what Davis said is true, and it reflects the current predicament that Leyland is facing.
Why is it that the British government wants to sell these three major car brands even though the acquisition price is not high, or even at a loss?
The reason is the heavy debt burden of the three major car brands, as well as the burden of workers' wages, pensions, and employment.
If an acquired company doesn't have enough cash, it has absolutely no chance of operating.
If Leyland Company hadn't received financial support from the British government, it would have gone bankrupt long ago due to its inability to pay wages.
"Cash flow?"
Upon hearing these three words, Lin Huowang smiled. He slowly stood up and said with a smile, "Mr. Davis, you seem to have misunderstood something. Dragon Brand Electric Appliances is just my business. My main business... is 'printing money'."
Everyone was taken aback, not understanding what he meant.
Printing money?
Are you kidding me?
Even if central banks in various countries can print money, they cannot print money indefinitely, as that would lead to inflation and ultimately harm the economic interests of their own countries.
Lin Huowang immediately explained, "This is my third trump card. I'm sure you've all been paying attention to the international financial markets lately, especially... the crazy fluctuations in silver futures."
Silver futures?
Davis and the others' pupils suddenly contracted!
Of course they know!
The recent silver futures market has been nothing short of the most insane meat grinder in the global financial markets!
Countless financial giants are fighting it out inside!
There are even rumors that Jardine Matheson, the British-owned headquarters of Hong Kong Island, has suffered heavy losses in this turmoil and is on the verge of bankruptcy!
Why is he bringing this up? Does he mean his silver futures trading really didn't result in a margin call? He actually made money? But how much capital could he possibly have, and how much profit could he possibly make? Even the Hunt brothers were bankrupted by the US government; how could an Asian man with yellow skin possibly make a fortune from the US government?
"My bad! I forgot to give my latest self-introduction when I came in. In this recent global battle between silver bulls and bears, I, Kobayashi Tenno, am the world's largest... bull. Just last week, all my long positions were closed out. Total profit... not much, not much. Nearly... 15 billion... US dollars."
Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and the air seemed to freeze completely.
Davis's face showed a moment of surprise, which quickly turned into an expression of "I see".
15 billion... US dollars? And in cash?
Davis opened his mouth, wanting to say something but unable to utter a single word!
No wonder! No wonder he was so confident, no wonder he was so sure he could acquire the three major car brands and solve their debt and production problems.
If the $2 billion in appliance payments shocked them, then the $15 billion in financial "victories" were simply overwhelming!
A complete and utter crushing defeat on a spiritual level!!
What kind of monster is this?
He not only has businesses!
It has futuristic technology!
Is he also a financial tycoon with billions in cash at his disposal?
Lin Huowang smiled and nodded, then looked down at Davis and asked again, "Now, are you still afraid that I... don't have money?"
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