America: My Time

Chapter 845 Morgan's Decision

Chapter 835 Morgan's Decision
John's conversation with Jimmy was brief. After confirming Jimmy was alright, they quickly ended it. It was always better to discuss things face-to-face; after all, phone calls weren't safe, and there was a risk of leaks. Such a serious matter would have dire consequences if others found out.

After the conversation ended, Jimmy immediately went to his boss and explained John's invitation, as well as recounted his entire conversation with John. This was Jimmy's ability, his loyalty, and the reason he was recognized by Morgan. This guy never knew how to hide anything.

"John has taken the initiative to invite you to Taiwan. It seems he's planning something big again, and he doesn't want those old Rockefellers to know. He needs our Morgan help, which is a good thing. As for the Pan Am incident, it was indeed a bit unexpected. This guy is going to play such a big game. Once this news comes out, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas will be uneasy. The Fokker 100 is selling very well. Once their big plane comes out, it will impact Boeing and McDonnell Douglas's market!"

"Boss, and Airbus in Europe, they don't want this to happen either. The Fokker 100 already holds half the market share in Europe. With this large aircraft, their market will inevitably be impacted. The British will naturally have to support it, otherwise it would be a breach of contract, which would be very detrimental to them. There's also the Nordic countries and the Netherlands, all of which must side with Gulfstream Aerospace. Airbus's situation is definitely not ideal. Not to mention Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and even China will all accept Gulfstream Aerospace's large aircraft. Gulfstream Aerospace has already captured a significant share of the aviation market. At least McDonnell Douglas is far from being their competitor. Perhaps it won't be long before McDonnell Douglas can't hold on any longer. Now I understand what that little fox John was saying back then. I have to admit his foresight was remarkable."

"Yes, who could have imagined that McDonnell Douglas's situation would deteriorate so quickly? It's not just McDonnell Douglas's problem. The think tank's theory is that if the Russians fall, the US military industry will be impacted. The White House will inevitably make the decision to cut costs, and then the winter for the military industry will arrive. It won't be long, and we need to prepare in advance!"

"Boss, are you thinking of selling Grumman Aircraft Company?" In an instant, Jimmy understood his boss's intention. He had mentioned this to John before. At that time, Gulfstream Aerospace's strength was limited, but now it was completely different. Moreover, if Grumman Aircraft Company could be sold now, it could fetch a high price, since the share prices of military enterprises had soared.

"Indeed, we have this idea, and it's not just mine, but everyone's. If we can sell off these military-industrial enterprises during their peak, it will benefit us all. We just don't know if that little fox John will agree. You can mention it to him when you go to Taiwan this time and hear his opinion. Don't think it's impossible. John is not what he used to be, and Gulfstream Aerospace is no longer the weak company it once was. After so many years of development, Gulfstream Aerospace is on the right track. I don't know if others have noticed, but John's focus on civilian applications in his acquisition of Gulfstream Aerospace is almost entirely aimed at Middle Eastern tycoons. This proves that he foresaw the winter for military-industrial enterprises and was preparing in advance. Once the large aircraft is released, it means they will firmly occupy a place in the civilian aviation market."

"But what if he rejects our proposal? He has already seen the downturn in the military industry, and he will probably refuse us. Moreover, if there really is a downturn in the military industry, such an acquisition will inevitably affect Gulfstream Aerospace's interests. He has no reason to make such a foolish decision, and no reason to bear such pressure!"

"No, you're sorely mistaken. Only this way will he accept. For that little fox John, he doesn't need Gulfstream Aerospace to be very profitable, as long as it doesn't lose money. And losses aren't a big deal; they'll give him more reason to keep it under his control and not let it go public. He can even use this opportunity to restructure and hide himself behind the scenes. Haven't you noticed that John is doing this in other areas besides media and entertainment? If he refuses, you can tell him that we'll always stand by his side and won't pressure him to go public. If possible, we can even make a swap with him. Pan Am is going to be consolidated, right? We can do a share swap with him."

"Boss, this is impossible! Pan Am's profits are substantial. How could they possibly accept our proposal? Even if the stock prices of military-industrial companies rise, Pan Am's market value is still considerable. In particular, they have absolute strength in those overseas airlines. Once Star Alliance is formed, their market value will skyrocket. If it were me, I would absolutely not accept it!"

"You're too short-sighted. Don't worry, John will agree. Besides, you think he only has this one plan? Pan Am is probably doing much more than this!"

At this moment, Jimmy's gaze sharpened, and he instantly thought of another piece of news released by Pan Am. He exclaimed, "No way! A Star Alliance is crazy enough, could it be that they really want to form a logistics group?"

"It's not impossible. Pan Am has a cargo business. Do you think John, that little fox, wouldn't see this market? Talk to him, and I believe he'll give us a good opportunity. Don't think of John as stingy or unwilling to share profits. He's not that bad. He's a person who knows how to share; he just doesn't like being taken advantage of. As long as it's a fair trade, he's very willing to accept it." Having cooperated with John so many times, Morgan Stanley knows John's character very well. If it weren't for those old guys like Rockefeller trying to suppress John, and the Sequoia and Oilfield Capital targeting him, none of this would have happened. John's companies would have gone public much faster, instead of being in the current situation where his overseas assets have already surpassed his domestic assets.

Whose fault is this? It can only be said that those guys were too greedy and arrogant, thinking that John was easy to bully. But now it's not John who's suffering, it's them. They are the ones under the most pressure, not John.

Morgan had a considerable stake in his partnership with John. Whether it was for personal reasons or financial gain, Morgan would choose to side with John. Therefore, in his view, selling Grumman Aircraft Company was not difficult, and acquiring shares in Pan Am was not a problem either. It was just a matter of negotiation between the two parties, which were all minor issues.

"Jimmy, what's the status of John's aircraft factory in Europe? How's the situation on the British side? And what's the status of his aircraft factory in China? Has the Fokker 100 already started production in China?"

"Development in Europe is progressing rapidly, with Gulfstream Aerospace investing heavily. Although the British are always trying to mess with John, progress there hasn't been affected. Production has already started in China, but details about the joint venture factory are unknown, and it's not Gulfstream Aerospace cooperating with them, but rather Fokker. John is wary of those old guys like Rockefeller, and the schemes of others. At least this cooperation isn't directly managed by Gulfstream Aerospace, which allows for a lot of room for maneuver."

"Those guys were all too crazy. They always wanted more benefits but were unwilling to pay the corresponding price. By the time it was too late, it was already too late. Not to mention the cooperation between Fokker 100 and China, even a large part of its cooperation with Middle Eastern tycoons has shifted to Europe. Everyone knows the purpose: to avoid being influenced by external forces. Even if problems arise, it's not a big deal; there's still a chance to turn things around. It forced John to leave for Europe. It just shows how arrogant the oil capital was, how arrogant those guys in Italy were. One day they will reap what they sow!"

“Boss, what reason can I give to go to Taiwan? There are quite a few guys watching me right now. As soon as I leave the United States, those guys will definitely have something on their minds. After all, Pan Am Airlines has made a huge commotion this time, attracting a lot of attention. I believe they are all keeping an eye on us, waiting for us to make a move!”

“Apply for leave, go to Lanai Island for a vacation, and then go to Taiwan. John is in Taiwan, so even if those guys have ideas, it's useless. By the time they find out everything, it will be too late. We have already completed our cooperation with John. But what do you think that little fox John is planning to do? Have you figured out what his goal is?”

"It's hard to say. Nobody knows what John is thinking right now, and who could have imagined that what was originally just a Pan Am plan would actually involve global airlines? Who could have imagined that what happened before was just a test? The more this is the case, the less we can see through his thoughts and plans. However, one thing is very important: the companies in Silicon Valley might be related to this plan, but we don't have time to investigate them carefully right now."

“That’s right. We don’t have time to investigate everything carefully right now. And if we make a move, those guys will only benefit for nothing and make them suspicious. We’ll talk about everything when you come back from Taiwan. As long as that little fox John is willing to speak up, there’s nothing we can’t do. We’ll kill anyone who gets in our way, no one can stand in our way. Anyone who dares to interfere is an enemy of Morgan! Whatever acquisition request John makes, just agree to it. If there are any problems, I’ll personally step in!”

(End of this chapter)