Chapter 538 Solution

Next, Barron also met with Tom Grosser, the president of Reuters Group.

Tom Grosser joined Reuters Group as its president in 2001. He was also the final candidate selected by Reuters Founders AG among global managers based on its five core principles.

He was very successful in running the Reuters Group. Later, after Thomson merged with Reuters, he became the CEO of the Thomson-Reuters Group.

"I will support any proposal that is beneficial to the future development of the Reuters Group. Of course, this also includes your acquisition of Reuters. This is an option worth considering, Your Highness the Duke..."

During this meeting, Barron proposed that if SEM Group can complete the acquisition of Reuters Group, then Reuters Group will still maintain its independence, and Tom Grosser will continue to serve as CEO of Reuters Group.

In this regard, Tom Grosser said:

“However, we still have doubts, that is, SEM Group owns Standard Newspaper Group and ITV, and the important business of our Reuters Group is to provide news and financial consulting to the media. If it is acquired by SEM Group, will it affect our relationship with them? Competing media purchases of our consulting..."

This is indeed possible, but...

"Mr. Grosser, nothing will be perfect, and choices must be made. What I can guarantee is that after being acquired by SEM Group, the benefits that Reuters Group will receive will definitely be far greater than the impact... …”

Barron also proposed a plan:

"Not only will the Reuters Group be able to have a relatively independent status within the SEM Group in the future, but we can also set up a dedicated global information company. This company will still be subject to the Reuters Information Principles (Reuter Trust Principles) and be responsible for the Reuters Group's external consulting services business.”

The plan proposed by Barron is a solution to the "observance of Reuters' principles on news reporting" mentioned in a previous conversation with Greene Hammer, chairman of Reuters Founders AG.

"It is a great honor to have this meeting with you today, Your Highness the Duke. We still need to discuss your acquisition of Reuters Group. I personally hope that in the end we can have a happy result."

Barron also knows that when it comes to an acquisition of this scale, it is definitely not something that can be determined in just one or two meetings. The final agreement on the demands of all parties requires long-term negotiations and discussions, especially if the Reuters Group has such a unique supervision mechanism. Down.

But Barron knows that if the development in the previous life is followed, Thomson Group will launch an acquisition of Reuters Group soon-perhaps the two parties have already contacted each other.

"In the last meeting with Mr. Hammer, I have already raised this matter. We will increase our stake in Reuters Group in the near future and promise not to seek control of Reuters Group before reaching an agreement with you, and if If the final agreement is not reached, the holding will be reduced to 15% later.”

"This is something that Reuters Founders AG needs to review, Your Highness the Duke, but personally, I think that even if we increase our holdings, it should not exceed 33%..."

The reason why Barron made such a request is to prevent Thomson Group from launching an acquisition of Reuters Group like in the previous life - even so, at least SEM Group can make some money from this, and of course he will definitely try his best to prevent such a situation from happening. .

In addition, Barron is now talking about this matter to the two of them, and he is also testing the attitude of Reuters Founders AG and Tom Grosser in this acquisition of SEM Group and Thomson Group...

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In the morning light, the bedroom looked a little messy. When Barron walked in, Cather turned his head slightly and glanced at the door, then continued to fall asleep.

In the past few days, Barron has visited this villa a lot. The media got the news that after breaking up with Prince William, Cather got a vacation and went overseas to relax.

In fact, she was picked up by Barron's private plane and sent to this newly purchased villa by Barron in a very secretive manner.

Barron still remembers the day when the two of them learned knowledge for the first time - strictly speaking, it was the first time for the two of them after Barron's current soul came to this world - Cather's "complaint":

"You're trying to kill me, Barron!"

It was obvious that she realized the difference between Barron now and the two of them four years ago.

From her reaction, Barron could also know that this process may be the biggest "test" she has encountered so far.

But as a result, after she adapted to the rhythm of learning, she began to understand the taste.

For Barron, the relationship with Cather is more of a psychological satisfaction - whenever he thinks of his past life, Cather, as a princess, looked noble and elegant when attending major events, which brought him Barron has a feeling that other women don't have.

In other words, because of his unusual experience of rebirth, Barron was able to advance the unique experience brought about by her future identity from Cather, who is still a young girl now.

Of course, it was limited to this, just like Cather used Barron more to fill her lost emotions after breaking up with William, and to indulge in a moderate amount.

Barron only treats the relationship between the two as a role-playing game.

"Your previous vacation has been taken until tomorrow, which means you will be back at work soon. Of course, if you still need time, it's just a matter of words, Kaiser."

After just washing off after working out, Barron put on a brand new custom-made shirt, buttoned it up, and said to Kaiser.

After hearing this, Kaiser opened her eyes again and focused her gaze on Barron's well-defined muscles. She took a deep breath and said:

"No need, I've rested long enough, and I've had enough of your tossing. I will brace myself to face everything."

"Obviously you didn't mean what you said. Maybe you forgot how you begged me at that time..."

"Shut up, Barron!"

Obviously, now there is no longer the superficial politeness between Cather and Barron, but they can communicate more directly - this is a good thing.

"Okay, it's up to you, Kaiser. Remember to get up and have breakfast quickly. I'm going out first."

"I know, and I will move back home this morning..."

When Barron heard this, he stopped and turned to Kaiser and said:

"No problem, I will send a car to take you there when the time comes."

"No, someone will come to pick me up. Anyway, I don't have much luggage. I don't want reporters to find me getting off your car and going home..."