"Your Highness, the time has been arranged. Paul? Daimler of Daimler Company, William? Mr. Maybach and his son Karl? Mr. Maybach, and Mr. Emir? Jelinek, the main investor of Daimler Company, are already waiting for you at Stuttgart, "Karl? Feng? Jonath said to Oscar.
"Well, get ready, let's leave for Stuttgart right away!" Oscar nodded.
"Okay, Your Highness."
With the success of Oscar's series of enterprises, Wilhelm II's perception of Oscar is getting better and better. Karl? Feng? Jonath even believes that Oscar will definitely become Emperor of the German Empire in the future. Although, it seems that this possibility is still very small now. But Karl always thought this was possible.
Oscar went to Stuttgart this time for the purpose of acquiring Daimler Company. Although, Daimler Company and Benz Company are both Germany big companies in the automobile industry. However, both companies were small when cars were still a luxury item only available to a select few. Moreover, the situation is also worrying.
People in this era, except for Oscar, probably would not have thought of how brilliant the development prospects of the automobile industry would be! After Oscar established German Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Company, it wanted to acquire Daimler Company or Benz Company, so that German Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Company could quickly have the ability to manufacture various motor vehicles. Coupled with Oscar's financial support and Oscar's grasp of the future development of the automotive industry, they will surely achieve great success in the automotive industry.
The reason why Oscar placed its acquisition target on Daimler Company instead of choosing Benz Company. Mainly because Benz Company is now developing better than Daimler Company, and it is not easy to acquire it. Daimler Company is different. After Mr. Daimler passed away, Daimler Company began to decline. Although their 'Phoenix' car performs well and looks great. But in the competition with Benz Company, it is still at a disadvantage. The company's losses are also rising. Under such circumstances, the possibility of Oscar acquiring Daimler is undoubtedly much greater.
In addition, there is another reason, that is, Daimler Company owns a motorcycle patent. Compared with cars, motorcycles are easier to manufacture and cheaper. Oscar also plans to produce heavy-duty military motorcycles and three-wheeled motorcycles to obtain orders from the Army. In the future, Jeep and military Truck will be produced one after another, and armored vehicles, tanks, etc. will be developed on this basis. Once these military vehicles are developed and equipped with troops, this will further enhance the combat effectiveness of the German Army. Originally, the combat effectiveness of the German Army was considered to be the best in the world, even Europe. If there are bonuses from these weapons, the possibility of winning in the future World War will be even higher.
Daimler Company is headquartered in Stuttgart. Compared with Benz Company, which has become a behemoth in the world of motor vehicle manufacturing, Daimler Company is undoubtedly much smaller.
On May 12, 1906, Oscar and Karl arrived at Daimler Company for Stuttgart. Daimler Company's shareholders and senior executives had already received the news and were already waiting for Oscar at the company door.
"Is this Daimler Company? The one that will merge with Mercedes-Benz in the future and become the world's top automobile manufacturer." Oscar stood outside the door of Daimler Company, looking at the company with a small factory and a dilapidated three-story office building.
"Your Highness, welcome to Stuttgart. It is an honor for our entire company that you can come to Daimler Company." said the company's general manager Paul? Daimler. As the eldest son of the late Mr. Daimler, Paul? Daimler inherited most of Mr. Daimler's company shares.
"Hello, Mr. Daimler. I have always admired Mr. Gottlieb Daimler, and I have always believed that the cars and other patents he invented are of epoch-making significance. Soon, these inventions will shine!" Oscar said with a look of reverence.
Hearing Oscar's admiration for his father, Paul? Daimler's face was suddenly filled with smiles.
Next, other senior executives of Oscar and Daimler Company shook hands one by one.
Under the leadership of Paul? Daimler, Oscar conducted a brief visit to Daimler Company. I have to admit that the current automobile manufacturing industry is still very primitive. It has nothing to do with the high degree of automation in the future. Daimler Company's 'Phoenix' car may look pretty good in the eyes of people of this era. However, in Oscar's eyes, it was really ugly.
After the visit, Oscar accompanied Paul? Daimler and others to the conference room. As for Oscar's purpose, Paul? Daimler and others more or less guessed it. After all, although Oscar is not very old, he has become a business legend throughout Germany and even Europe. German Welfare Lottery Company founded by Oscar has become the most profitable company of Germany.
When Daimler Company is in trouble, if Oscar wants to acquire Daimler Company, they have no objection.
"Everyone, you must have guessed my purpose of coming, right?" Oscar said with a smile.
"Your Highness, do you want to invest in Daimler Company?" Paul? Daimler asked.
"That's pretty much what it means. However, I want to completely acquire Daimler Company. At least 80% of the shares!" Oscar said.
"Complete acquisition?" The expressions of several people at Daimler Company suddenly changed. It can be said that Daimler Company is entirely their hard work. If it is completely acquired by Oscar, will Daimler Company still be their Daimler Company?
"Everyone, everyone is very clear about the situation of Daimler Company. Your old rival Benz Company is developing rapidly, but Daimler Company has stalled. The market share is also constantly being eroded by Benz Company. It is estimated that before long, there will be no place for Daimler Company in the automobile market."
Although, what Oscar said is a bit exaggerated. But for a few people at Daimler Company, everything seems to be developing in the direction Oscar said. This is undoubtedly a disaster for them.
"After I acquired Daimler Company, you are still the managers of the company. Mr. Daimler, you are still the general manager of Daimler Company., Mr. Maybach, you are still responsible for the research and development of the company's new products. Mr. Jelinek, your previous investment can be turned into a lot of money."