Dear Enemy (Dual Crisis) (亲密敌人)

Lithium is currently the lightest metal on the planet.

For the past 20 years,

oil and lithium

have become the two most important

"mobile systems".

Both providing energy

in the auto industry.

Lithium's golden age has begun,

which has led to fierce competition

in acquisition of lithium resources.

Currently,

global lithium resources are mostly centralized.

The top three industry players

occupy 65% of the market shares.

Upon huge rise last year,

Hang Seng Index came with small adjustment early this year.

Even if the market isn't high now,

it seems to be preparing to take off.

Listen, if it passes a 50 day moving average,

it will reach 20k in no time.

Even likely to touch 22k.

I earned a lot of money last time.

Your predictions are always right!

If I'm always right, why are you still a waiter?

Then why do you still eat at this crappy cafm everyday?

How are we the same?

I don't do this for money!

Come in.

I didn't expect to see you again so soon.

I've prepared for this.

Hi! I'm Amy Liang.

I've just started at Global Investment Banking

I'm now in charge of Brandon's case.

Takeover?

We're almost a ten billion dollar asset company

Are you sure?

Right now, the situation is not completely clear.

But if someone wants to buy Brandon out,

I wouldn't be surprised.

Tina, Anthony, Allen

Hello

Got it!

Hey! Henry!

Don't go!

Blog! Blog!

UA Capitals contacted me

on behalf of Anchor.

They're suggesting a merger.

They're offering cash stock options at a premium of 20%,

so for me, this offer is robbery.

There's always been three companies in this industry.

Brandon, Clayton, and Anchor.

They're trying to move us out.

And we will not go down without a fight.

Right.

In the long run, it's not good for the shareholders.

Your company is growing too fast,

on top of the financial crisis,

and this opens the door to Anchor.

Look at the screen, please.

On the other hand,

based on the market trend,

we are at the bottom cycle.

Downstream sectors are recovering,

that will help us.

We may even go back to the top of the cycle

in two, three years.

Now, we just need to stand our ground.

Thank you.

This is the proposal.

That's it? One page?

We don't need that much.

Step one in our defense,

pretend to negotiate and counter offer a high valuation

to delay time.

Next, get the shareholders support,

and at the same time, leak the news

that both Anchor and Clayton want to take us over.

This can boost the stock price

which increases the difficulty of an acquisition.

Amy!

Hi! Rebecca.

You've been in Hong Kong for so long!

And you haven't called me?

I just got here and

I wanted to get accustomed to the place by myself first.

Hi.

Hi.

Long time no see.

So, are you getting used to Hong Kong?

Sure, I'm growing accustomed to it.

I thought you disappeared.

Not really

I just got here and have been really busy.

So...

But, we'll be seeing a lot of each other very soon.

I just got mandate on Brandon's deal.

It looks like we'll be rivals soon.

Congratulations!

Getting such a big project so soon.

For this I have you to thank,

for creating such a big transaction.

You're very welcome.

But this time I've come fully prepared

and I'm not going to lose.

You need to work hard!

I will.

I'll be sure to make it worth your while.

By the way,

Brandon has already agreed to talk.

Owen has already asked me to arrange a formal meeting.

It would be best if this meeting led to results.

See you soon.

Yeah

you will.

Let's go

- Do you have my number? - Of course.

- Call me. - Okay.

Amy, do you know them?

Yes. We used to be quite close.

I heard Derek became really well known

while he was working on Wall Street.

He also became the youngest managing director in UA.

This will definitely be quite the challenge.

Amy

Amy Liang

Harvard

Fruit Mix!

There is someone who wants to acquire Brandon

and I'm almost certain it's Anchor.

Didn't you say this was a secret buyout?

How do you know so soon?

Hey, do you know who you're talking to?

The advisors from both sides just met today.

This will be very entertaining.

Are you sure?

Forget it!

- Bye! - Hey!

"Amy Liang, Global Investment Banking"

Hello, Dad.

How have you been lately?

I've been well.

Are you getting used to Hong Kong?

Yeah, it's not bad.

And Derek?

Derek? He's good as well.

Do you guys see each other more often now?

We have more opportunities to see each other now.

Give him my regards.

I will.

The family is doing well, nothing to worry about.

Okay.

Bye bye!

Stock markets open today with Brandon's shares rising sharply.

Analysts say the most likely acquirer

are two of Brandon's rivals, two other giants in the industry,

Anchor and Clayton.

But Clayton has officially stated

that they have no intention of acquiring,

but will be keeping a close watch on new developments.

Time is of the essence people.

Our aim is to take this public in 5 months time.

First of all,

we need to make sure all our time tables are the same

with all the third parties involved, especially the important dates.

Legal issue wise,

we need both sides' lawyers on this twenty four seven.

In negotiations, we need to seek legal advice

from our consul SiDe,

Good! Samson.

Alright,

none of us are rookies here.

You've all attended the IPO briefings.

I'm confident everyone knows what to do?

Good, let's get to it.

Be right back.

Hello. John, how are you?

Hi, Derek.

The chief editor has a farewell party this Saturday.

Can you make it?

I'll try my best.

Great!

And I got some news.

Anchor is getting ready to acquire Brandon.

Can you confirm this?

Who told you?

We have reliable sources.

I also wanted to tell you that

we're publishing this information tomorrow.

Sorry John, I can't help you,

but I'll try my best to make it to that party.

Bye bye!

What's up?

We've double checked the deal structures and valuation again.

The financing has already been nailed down,

we got the confirmation from the Middle East fund this morning.

Our budget can reach 7.5 billion US dollars.

Equivalent to 32 Hong Kong dollars per share.

Derek, it's like cash and stock in exchange.

We need another 2.5 billion U.S.