The Charismatic Charlie Wade

The Celestial Group, a renowned player in the southern province, remained obscure beyond the realms of the tea aficionados due to its vertically-oriented industry niche.

Zara, however, had never encountered the name Celestial Group before. Her approach to tasks was nothing short of direct and capable, without a hint of sloppiness.

Sitting at her desk, pen and paper in hand, she responded over the phone, “Mr. Alder, I’m curious to know how you envision my collaboration.”

Omas’s voice crackled on the line, “I’d like you to utilize the Banks Family name and converse with their top brass. In case they wonder why you, the dignified lady of the Banks Family and its proprietor, are intrigued by a tea company, you can spin them a tale. Tell them that your grandfather developed an insatiable fondness for their tea in Madagascar. As such, your plan involves purchasing the company, and you can maintain a tone of opulent determination.”

“Understood!” Zara agreed without the slightest hesitation, “Mr. Alder, give me ten minutes. I’ll swiftly delve into the company’s fundamentals, draft an acquisition outline, and touch base with you.”

Omas’s voice assured, “Alright, I’ll be awaiting your updates.”

on her computer. After gathering useful insights, she ruminated

voice greeted her on the other end, “How

Zara reported, “Mr. Alder, I’ve acquainted myself with their situation. This is a private joint-stock enterprise, with Eric Robbs, the founder, holding the reins. It began as his personal venture, but following the economic opening-up in the

ago, Celestial Group underwent a shareholding reform, with intentions to go public via a main board IPO. Despite receiving guidance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the IPO endeavor ultimately faltered due to modest profit margins and earnings instability. A few years back, they made an attempt on the New Third Board, but pulled

Their financial reports during that period weren’t impressive. Declines in the tea market hit their profits, and reduced tea production impacted their earnings and market value. Additionally, a local powerhouse in the the southern province tea sector, Jenkins Groups, also faced challenges. Although they managed a backdoor listing, their market value skyrocketed initially but then dwindled. Currently, it hasn’t even reached two billion. Thus, the financial prospects for the tea

market. Their repeated failures at IPO suggest that their founder, Eric Robbs, aspires to cash out by going public, but the inability to do

a year, if fortune favors him. Less fortunate outcomes could leave him with zero profits or even losses. Over the next two decades, his net income from Celestial

that he walks away with over six hundred million in a single move, sans gambling clauses or waiting periods? Under such circumstances, there’s no reason for him to decline our acquisition. Calculated based on his 78.5% stake, we’re looking at a total bid of roughly seven hundred and

his current mindset and expectations. If all goes well, and assuming a secure stance, I