" The Sman Group has been planning to expand its investments recently, and we're in urgent need of funds. So I hope we can use our shares in Titan Environmental as collateral to borrow money from your bank." Jiro cleared his throat and addressed the director.
"How many shares do you want to use as collateral? If it meets our bank's requirements, we'd be very happy to help you." The director nodded politely.
"The shares in Titan Environmental that we hold are currently valued at around 11.4 billion dollars. We're not asking for much—just 11 billion." Jiro narrowed his eyes, trying to stay calm. In truth, this was the first time in his life he'd dealt with such a huge sum of money. Of course he was excited!
"We can't accept that. You have to understand, our bank has its regulations. We can't possibly lend you the full appraised value of the collateral!"
"Titan Group seems to be doing quite well at the moment. We can offer you a loan worth eighty percent of the shares' appraised value—that is, 9.1 billion dollars. We can't go any higher." The director shook a finger.
"I know your other directors are listening to our conversation," Jiro said, following Tang Yi's instructions through his earpiece as he pointed toward the corner of the room.
"All the wealthy people in Eagle Country are eyeing the shares in Titan Environmental Tech that we hold. If we wanted to sell, plenty of buyers would be willing to pay a fifty percent premium."
"Titan Environmental has only just begun to grow, and its technology is one of a kind. We all know it's only a matter of time before it becomes one of the world's top twenty companies."
"So we want to borrow 11 billion dollars against our