Next, Barron also met with Tom Gloser, the president of Reuters Group.
Tom Gloser joined Reuters Group as its president in 2001. He was also the final candidate selected by Reuters Founder AG from among global managers based on its five core principles.
He was very successful in running Reuters Group. Later, after Thomson merged with Reuters in the original time and space, he also became the CEO of Thomson-Reuters Group.
"I will support any proposal that is beneficial to the future development of Reuters Group. Of course, this also includes your acquisition of Reuters. This is an option worth considering, Your Highness..."
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 Gloser will continue to serve as the CEO of Reuters Group.
In this regard, Tom Glocer said:
"But we still have doubts. That is, SEM Group owns Standard Newspaper Group and ITV, and our Reuters Group's important business is to provide news and financial consulting to the media. If it is acquired by SEM Group, will it affect the purchase of our consulting by the media that compete with them..."
This is indeed possible, but...
"Mr. Glocer, nothing is perfect, and choices must be made. What I can guarantee is that after being acquired by SEM Group, the benefits that Reuters Group can get will definitely be far greater than the impact..."
Baron also proposed a plan:
"Not only in the future, Reuters Group will be able to have a relatively independent position within SEM Group, but we can also set up a global information company. This company will still be subject to the Reuters Information Standards (Reuter Trust Principles) and be responsible for Reuters Group's external consulting services business."
The plan proposed by Baron is a solution to the "compliance with Reuters' principles on news reporting" mentioned in a previous conversation with Green Hammer, chairman of Reuters Founders AG.
"It is a great honor to meet you today, Your Highness. We still need to discuss your acquisition of Reuters Group. I personally hope that we can have a satisfactory result in the end."
Barron also knew that an acquisition of this scale could not be determined in one or two meetings. It would take long-term negotiations and discussions to reach a consensus on the demands of all parties, especially under the premise that Reuters Group has such a unique supervision mechanism.
But Barron knew that if the development in the previous life was the same, Thomson Group would soon launch an acquisition of Reuters Group - perhaps the two sides have already made contact.
"I have already mentioned this in the last meeting with Mr. Hammer. We will increase our holdings in Reuters Group in the near future and promise not to seek control of Reuters Group before reaching an agreement with you. If the final agreement is not reached, we will reduce our holdings to 15% later."
"This is something that Reuters Founders AG needs to review, Your Highness, but I personally think that even if we increase our holdings, it should not exceed 33%..."
The reason why Barron made such a request was to prevent Thomson Group from acquiring Reuters Group like in his previous life. Even so, at least SEM Group can still make some money from it. 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 is also testing the attitude of Reuters Founders AG and Tom Groser in this acquisition of SEM Group and Thomson Group...
...
In the morning light, the bedroom was a little messy. When Barron walked in, Cather turned his head slightly to look at the door, and then continued to fall asleep.
In the past few days, Barron has visited this villa quite often. The media reported that Catherine had taken a vacation after breaking up with Prince William and went overseas to relax.
In fact, she was picked up by Barron's private jet and sent to this newly purchased villa in a very secretive manner. Barron still remembers Cather's "complaint" when they first learned knowledge that day - strictly speaking, it was the first time for the two of them after Barron's current soul came to this world:
"You are simply trying to kill me, Barron!"
Obviously, she felt the difference between the current Barron and the last time they met four years ago.
From her reaction, Barron could also know that this process might be the biggest "test" she had encountered so far.
But the consequences, after she adapted to the rhythm of this study, she began to taste the marrow.
For Barron, the relationship with Cather was more of a psychological satisfaction - whenever he thought of the noble and elegant appearance of Cather as a princess attending those major events in his previous life, this gave Barron a feeling that other women did not have.
In other words, because of his extraordinary experience of rebirth, Barron could advance the unique experience of her future identity from Cather, who was still a young girl.
Of course, it was limited to this, just like Cather was more from Barron to fill her lost mood after breaking up with William, and indulged moderately.
Barron just regarded the relationship between the two as a role-playing game.
"Your previous vacation is until tomorrow, which means you will be back to work soon. Of course, if you need more time, it's just a matter of words, Cather."
Barron, who had just finished showering after working out, put on a brand new custom-made shirt and said to Cather while buttoning it.
Cather opened her eyes again and focused her gaze on Barron's well-defined muscles. She took a deep breath and said,
"No, I've rested long enough and I've had enough of your tossing. I will cheer up and face everything."
"It's obvious that you don't mean what you say. Maybe you have forgotten how you begged me at that time..."
"Shut up, Barron!"
Obviously, there is no more superficial politeness between Cather and Barron, but they can communicate more directly - this is a good thing.
"Okay, whatever you want, Kate, remember to get up and have breakfast, I'm going out first."
"I see, and I'm moving back home this morning..."
Hearing this, Barron stopped and turned to Kate and said,
"No problem, I'll send a car to take you there."
"No, someone will come to pick me up, and I don't have too much luggage anyway, and I don't want to be discovered by reporters when I get off your car to go home..."