American Scandal King

Chapter 248 This is my bank
Soon after completing the restructuring of the Carr Group, Ian continued his own acquisitions.

On February 2, Ian officially reached a cooperation with Ankang Group.

Ankang Insurance invested $300 billion in Carr Media, valuing the company at $30 billion, acquiring a 10% stake. This investment was used to expand Carr Media's operations, diluting Ian Carr's and Murdoch's stakes in equal proportions: Ian's stake was reduced to 59.4% and Murdoch's to 30.6%.

This means that once there is a major decision-making competition in the board of directors, which requires approval by two-thirds of the shares, Ankang's 10% will be of great significance.

This is also the reason why Ankang is willing to invest at such a high price.

As small shareholders, they are not without a say.

But in fact, even a valuation of 300 billion is a preferential treatment for Ankang. LANN's development potential is unlimited, so Ankang also agreed to give News Corporation some low-interest loans, which is an additional benefit for Murdoch.

Ian took the 30 billion from Ankang Group and invested it all into LANN for the expansion of LANN.

Although the agreement with Murdoch is to make LANN reach a market value of 100 billion within two years and 5 billion within five years (Murdoch needs to add 200 billion US dollars after the preconditions are completed), Ian does not intend to wait that long.

Moreover, the agreement with Murdoch stipulates that LANN's investment shall not exceed 20 billion. However, if Ian can achieve the goal within a year, then Murdoch can accept it even if the investment exceeds the target by no more than 5 billion... Of course, the subsequent funding will be reduced by million.

Who would complain that their company is growing too fast? Many big bosses are willing to spend a few hundred million to buy a year of time.

This included buying back WND News Network from CBS, a subsidiary of News Corporation. At this time, WND's valuation was 3 million, more than double the price Ian sold it to CBS.

But worth it.

WND still has huge potential for improvement, which is one of the benefits Murdoch promised him.

It can be said that the two shameless bosses, for the first time ever, kept their promise and fulfilled their respective verbal commitments... If this gets out, it will be a miracle in the history of business!

When did verbal agreements become so effective?

As a result, the size of Carl Media further increased, and its valuation once reached 350 billion. Countless bigwigs waved checks and wanted to invest in Carl Media.

But Ian refused.

Next year, Carl Media's value should increase to around 500 billion.

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Today, as usual, Ian continued his habit of picking up news while driving.

But unlike before when he would just walk around with a camera in hand, Ian now has a team.

He was driving his newly bought Rolls-Royce, and behind him was the news interview car driven by Bridson, which was suitable for any emergency situation. Sitting next to him in the car was Vincent.

At this moment, the car roamed all the way to an apartment complex. Ian suddenly stopped the car, picked up the intercom and said, "There's a rape happening on the third floor next door. Vincent, go to the scene to report. Remember, we are reporters, don't interrupt others' actions at will."

Vincent laughed and said: "It's difficult. I don't think a rapist would have the courage to continue exercising in front of the camera."

He parked the car and watched Vincent and Brydeson go upstairs, with Brydeson acting as photographer.

As Vincent said, once this kind of rape case is discovered, it is difficult for it to continue to happen. It is more like an ordinary fight.

This means it's difficult to create more explosive points, so Ian has no interest in going up.

Ian, who was smoking downstairs at this moment, suddenly froze and looked into the distance.

A black car drove out of a garage not far away. Although the glass was opaque, Ian still saw it.

Sitting in the car were several guys wearing black masks and holding submachine guns.

This usually means only one thing: they're about to do something big.

Is the Palos Bank case about to have a third episode?
Ian was excited.

He quickly threw away the cigarette butt, returned to the car, and picked up the phone: "Vincent, how are you?"

"We are currently interviewing him, but he is not cooperating."

"A major case is about to happen. Finish your interview immediately and notify headquarters to send two helicopters over immediately! You guys follow in the helicopters."

"clear."

Ian made the arrangements while driving along. The car drove forward and soon reached the highway, merged into the congested traffic, and continued on its way.

They quickly left the city and got onto California Highway 1.

There are significantly fewer vehicles here.

The car continued to move forward, and after reaching an open space, the black car in front stopped.

Several people got out of the car.

They were wearing black masks and pointed guns at Ian's car, motioning him to pull over.

"We've been discovered." Ian smiled and parked the car aside.

Two men in black hoods came over, and Ian rolled down the window and smiled at them.

The muzzle of the gun was pointed at Ian's head, and Ian smiled and said, "Hey, guys, don't be nervous."

An invisible giant appeared quietly and blocked the gun's direction.

"You are following us... Oh hell, you are Ian Carr?" The leading man in the black hood was stunned.

Ian nodded. "Yes, gentlemen, I see you... I think this will be quite interesting. I mean, you know who I am. I'm not a police officer. I just want to do a live interview. You don't have to worry about me."

Given Ian Carr's current enormous fame, no one doubted that he just wanted an interview.

This is a madman who was born to do journalism.

So much so that even the black hooded group in the lead laughed: "This is really interesting."

The man in the black hood next to him also got excited: "Boss, we're going to be on TV! We can publish books and get rich like Gan Lun and those idiots!"

"Shut up, I have a better idea. Maybe we don't need to rob the armored car. Wouldn't it be better to just kidnap Ian Carr? He's richer! And he said he welcomes being kidnapped!"

Ian laughed, "I could be kidnapped at any time, but a money truck is a rare opportunity. I mean, I still want a highway chase today."

The black hooded man next to him asked, "How much can you give us?"

Ian said, "That depends on the news sales. This is mainly because similar incidents have happened twice, and the news value of repetitions is always lower. More importantly, you must successfully escape before we can discuss this... Are you willing to tell me where you will escape to? That way, I can follow up."

The leading black hooded man shook his head repeatedly. "I don't want to be on the show. Gan Lun and his gang won't have another chance to rob a bank after they teamed up with you. I don't want this to end my career, so... I think it's best to kidnap you."

Ah, you regard robbery as a career?
Really dedicated.

"I like dedicated people. How about this? You can kidnap me and then rob the armored car. We can do two things at once, and the news effect will be greater. After all, news needs to be innovative. I've covered street gunfights before, but I've never covered kidnapping and robbery at the same time... You have to let me bring a camera."

The man in the black hood who was leading the group looked at Ian speechlessly.

After a long moment, he nodded and said, "You are the most unimaginable person I have ever met. You are a complete lunatic. Are you sure you will give us the money?"

"Of course! You know I'm very reputable in this area. I can pay one million for the interview and filming fees, and we'll discuss the kidnapping fees later!" Ian smiled, with a gorgeous light and shadow in his eyes.

The leading black hooded man laughed loudly: "Well then, you drive, Ian Carr, and you take our car. The cameras are on."

"Don't worry, it's not a live broadcast, the content will be edited." Ian got out of the car with a smile, changed into a black hood and drove his car.

He walked to the car in front and greeted the people in the black hoods: "Hello everyone."

Several men in black hoods were speechless.

The car was back on the road and moving forward. Ian had already started his interview. At this stage, he was just asking about their mental journey and robbery plans.

At this moment Ian said, "By the way, which armored car are you planning to rob?"

The leading black hooded man replied, "The Linuo Bank armored car will pass by here in twenty minutes."

"Fuck!" Ian cursed. "This is my bank!"

The hooded men looked at Ian in astonishment, then laughed at the same time: "This sounds like breaking news!"

(End of this chapter)