章節 1473: Chapter 1473: Blackwater International's warning
'Quiet!'
Garvin Reilly said sharply, his mood irritable and his tone a little impatient.
Soon, the originally noisy meeting room fell silent.
'Now that the enemies have joined forces to lower prices and expand production capacity, if we want to maintain our market share, we can only follow suit and lower prices, otherwise customers will soon abandon us.'
'My idea is to follow the price cuts and try to stabilise turnover as much as possible. As for the profit margin, we can worry about that later.'
After the room fell silent, Garvin Reilly's thoughts became clearer. After pondering for a long time, he spoke in a low voice.
The executives present all pondered the matter, and many nodded slightly in agreement with Garvin Reilly's idea.
However, one executive responsible for the company's stock price had to continue speaking with a stiff upper lip: 'Chairman, in that case, our next financial report will be very poor, and it will deal a huge blow to the company's stock price. Even in the near term, after the news is announced, our company's stock price will continue to plummet.'
'Should we stabilise the stock price now, or wait until it hits rock bottom and buy back the shares?'
Another executive immediately said, 'Now we are in a vicious competition, and funds will become very tight. If we want to stabilise revenue while reducing prices, we can only increase production capacity, which will require a huge expenditure. If we take out a sum of money to buy back the shares, it will not be of much use to the company.'
'Okay, let's not discuss the buyback of shares for the time being. I will discuss it with the major shareholders separately.' Seeing that they were about to get into another argument, Garvin Reilly decisively stopped them and made a decision.
Just hearing this, the executives present had different expressions on their faces, and they began to think about it in their hearts.
The company using funds to repurchase shares is beneficial to shareholders.
But judging from Garvin Reilly's attitude, he wants the shareholders to pay for the company's stock increase. This means that the shareholders will have to share the company's difficulties together, which is difficult...
It's definitely not going to be easy!
After all, the shareholders didn't get their money by chance, and the investors who originally made money by riding the coattails don't have the right to manage and operate the company.
Power and responsibility are equivalent.
Without enjoying sufficient benefits and power, they are not necessarily willing to bear greater responsibilities and risks.
Rich people are not fools...
After the meeting, the thoughts of the various executives were temporarily unified, and they continued to do their respective jobs well.
Garwin Reilly, on the other hand, hurriedly called his father-in-law Harry Oppenheimer after the meeting. In the face of this sudden crisis, he could only turn to his father-in-law, who had developed Anglo American into a large corporation.
...
'Ellie, is Dad in there?'
He asked his beautiful sister-in-law Ellie Oppenheimer, as he returned to the Oppenheimer family home and saw her in the garden.
'He's in the living room, but Dad's still angry,'
Ellie Oppenheimer said, picking up the puppy and pursing her lips in a helpless manner.
'What's the reason for the anger?' Garvin Reilly, who had just taken a step and wanted to go inside, stopped and looked at his sister-in-law with a burning gaze and asked.
'I heard that there was a problem with the De Beers mine in South Africa, but I'm not sure about the details,' said Ellie Oppenheimer uncertainly.
Garvin Reilly's mood became even more heavy, and his intuition told him that this matter was probably the beginning of a series of events.
'I see, then I'll go in first,'
He said, and walked straight towards the house.
'Garvin, you're here.'
As soon as he heard the footsteps, the old but not deaf Harry Oppenheimer turned his head and saw his son-in-law coming in, and said with a still gloomy face.
'Yes.'
'Dad, I heard that De Beers is in trouble?'
Garwin Reilly asked with concern after sitting down.
Harry Oppenheimer's anger flared up again, and he said with difficulty, 'Yes, five diamond mines in South Africa and the Congo have been attacked by unknown forces. All the diamonds unearthed have been looted, and the workers have suffered heavy casualties and had to suspend production.'
Garwin Reilly stood up in shock on hearing this: 'Dad, how could it be so serious?'
'Don't we have armed forces guarding every mine?'
Harry Oppenheimer's fists were clenched, and the veins on his old skin stood out. He said in a deep voice, 'According to the report from the ground, the enemy used heavy weapons, as well as armed helicopters. They were very well-equipped and there were a lot of them.'
'Are they anti-government forces or international mercenaries? Shouldn't you be able to find out?' Garvin Reilly asked with a frown.
Although there are many different forces on the African continent,
there are actually not many that have such strength. If you are willing to investigate, you should be able to find out.
Especially in the underworld, news spreads very quickly. A large-scale operation may be able to keep a secret at the time, but with so many people along the way, it will definitely be known afterwards.
'It has been found out. There is the shadow of Blackwater International behind it,' Harry Oppenheimer said in a deep voice.
'It's them, this...' Garvin Reilly suddenly turned pale.
Although Blackwater International has only appeared for a few years, it is an emerging force, but it is very famous on the African continent.
This international security company, which is officially from the United States, has the support of the US Department of Defense behind it. Not only are all the company employees former US military personnel, but even the equipment is from the US active military.
In recent years, Blackwater International has been very active in Africa and the Middle East, and it is also notorious for recognising money over people. This week it may take orders from government forces, and the next week it may take orders from the opposition.
Although Blackwater International is unscrupulous, it has a good reputation and will get the job done for the money.
It can be said to be both loved and hated.
Although many forces are gnashing their teeth at Blackwater International and hate to see it completely eliminated, they also know that this is unrealistic. The United States will not allow Blackwater International to be eliminated on the African continent.
So even if they know that this time it was Blackwater International that did it, they don't know what to do about it.
Although the United Kingdom also has influence on the African continent, the Oppenheimer family is not yet as influential in the military as Blackwater International.
If they hire someone to fight back, it will be a thankless task, and without a lot of money, they cannot be secure.
'Dad, what are you going to do?'
Garwin Reilly asked with concern.
Harry Oppenheimer sighed, shook his head in distress without answering, and instead asked, 'I have roughly heard the news. Tell me about the current situation of Anglo American.'
Garwin Reilly explained the situation: 'Dad, the company is...'
After hearing Garwin Reilly's explanation, Harry Oppenheimer pondered for a long time and then asked again: "So what are your countermeasures?'
'I have asked each business unit to follow suit and reduce prices, and announced an increase in production to first stabilize customers.'
'Now we can only hold out and fight our opponents, to see who can hold out the longest," Garwin Reilly said with his head slightly bowed, feeling a little embarrassed.
After all, this was a really bad strategy that would only harm both sides.
'There's no need to feel sorry. At this time, what you're doing is the best way forward.'
'The enemy has turned the market into a big quagmire, and we can only fight with our fists and feet in the mud,' Harry Oppenheimer said, patting him on the shoulder and speaking with certainty.
'Dad, De Beers and Anglo American are both in big trouble now. We need to come up with a solution quickly, otherwise it will be too disadvantageous for us to drag on. We can't waste our capital like this,' Garvin Reilly reminded him.
But Harry Oppenheimer leaned back on the sofa and sighed, 'What can we do?'
'These people are going after the Rothschild family, and we've just been dragged into this innocently.'
'If the Rothschilds don't make a choice or repel all their enemies, our troubles won't be resolved.'
'Unless we stand up and help the Rothschilds repel their enemies.'
'But the enemy has already issued a warning. Do you think we can stand up?'
Upon hearing this, Garvin Reilly thought of the attacks on several De Beers mines. His mouth twitched a few times, and all the words and pent-up frustration finally turned into a long sigh.
'Sigh...'
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