“Well, Mr. Ravel, we’ve looked at most of the papers you’ve given us, and I’m very satisfied and willing to accept most of them, but there are some issues on which I think we still have some differences. I’d like to hear from Mr. Ravel again about the allocation of shares.” Emma restored the posture of female strong person instantly, dignified and polite, and said to Ravel.
“Our opinion is the same. According to the investment of 10 million dollars of the new company, we Aril Company pay 3 million dollar, and then we provide our brand influence, public relations and other soft equipment such as talent, valued at 6 million dollar in total. In addition, considering the local protectionism, I suggest we Aril companies account for fifty percent of the shares, which is reasonable.” Ravel said solemnly.
“No, Mr. Ravel, I think your request is too high, let alone whether your brand influence worth 6 million dollars or not, I can’t agree with your equity allocation. You pay 3 million dollars only, but you request for fifty percent of the shares, and we pay 7 million dollars but we only have fifty percent of the shares, it was not so reasonable.”
“And what’s the value of the range of soft power that Aril Group is offering? I think it would make more sense to have a professional evaluation done by a professional firm, don’t you think?” Emma shook her head and said.
“I agree, however, Miss Li, you also need understand, a professional firm can only estimate the real value. Both you and I know the cooperation between Aril Company and you will bring huge indirect benefit to you. Otherwise, you will not choose Aril Company to cooperate with. I think, if you want to enter the French hotel industry, Aril Company is the best choice.”
“The effect will not be better to corporate with Aril Group by giving us 50% of the share even if you pay 10 million dollars alone. I think you know it well. In this regard, I think this distribution is very reasonable, and you will understand that this is actually a better way for both sides.”
“To pay 3 million dollars and some of our soft power to win 50 percent of the shares is decided by our top management. This is our bottom line, it is difficult to change. I believe, Miss Li, you will be able to accept.” Ravel said very firmly.
“Mr. Ravel, your requirements are too high. According to our requirements and development policy, we Sunyuan Company must have an absolute share in the new company. That is to say, we must have over 50 percent of the shares. I can accept that we pay 7 million dollar and you pay 3 million dollars, but my idea is that our Sanyuan Group will hold 70 percent of the shares and you 30 percent.”
“Among them, some of the soft power supplied by you converts ten percent of the shares, I think it is reasonable. For soft power, we have invited the specialized company to evaluate it, I think, even if we ask another company to evaluate it, the result will be same.” Emma argued.
Ravel shook his head after hearing that, and then said, “Miss Li, we cannot agree on that allocation. Our bottom line is to have 50 present of shares by paying 3 million dollars. Aril Company has the absolute sincerity to cooperate with you, I hope you also have the sincerity to cooperate with us, now, I don’t see your sincerity.”
“Mr. Ravel, we came all the way from China to France. If we didn’t come in good faith, I will be here for a travel and your Company Aril Company is not a great place to visit, at least it is not compared to your famous wine estates and romantic French customs.”
“So, Mr. Ravel, I can take a step back. We still pay 7 million dollars. Personally, I decided to give up a three percent stake to your company. We account for 67 percent of the shares, and your company 33 percent. I think it should be able to show my sincerity, I also hope your company can show your sincerity for the cooperation.” Emma took the initiative to concede a little.
Ravel shook his head again and said, “Miss Li, I cannot accept that. I have a meeting over there. I think we’ll stop here for the morning and we’ll talk in the afternoon. Again, if Miss Li still can’t accept this reasonable allocation, then I can only say that I’m sorry, and I wish Miss Li a pleasant stay in Paris. See you this afternoon.”
Ravel got up and walked out.
“Mr. Ravel? Mr. Ravel.” Seeing Ravel suddenly left the table, Emma suddenly panicked, hurriedly shouted and run after Ravel. Emma suddenly became not calm because this project for her was really important, she must make this project success.
When Emma was about to chase ravel, she was stopped by Carl.
“Carl, what are you doing? Let me go, he is leaving.” Emma shook Carl’s hand and said nervously.
“No, he won’t. He’s only trying to make sense of it.” Carl lightly said.
“What? Are you kidding me, Carl? This is no time for joking. Come with me to Ravel’s office and we’ll talk to him again.” Emma shook off Carl’s hand and said to Carl and Linda as she walked out.
“What are you going to talk to him about? Do you accept that they pay 3 million dollar and earn 50 present of the shares?” Carl said to Emma.
“No, of course not, that’s impossible, the bottom line is, we can invest more, but we want to have a majority stake, which means we have a say in this new company. So anyway, we have to have a majority, at least 55 percent or more.” Emma turned her head to Carl and said.
“Didn’t you hear what he said? If you don’t agree to his distribution, then nothing can be talked about. So, I guarantee you, if you go to his office right now, he’s going to be more adamant about this assignment, and he’s not going to waver in any way. So if you go after him now, no matter what happens, you’re a loser.” Carl said lightly.