Hong Kong Movies: The Boss's Global Empire

"We still need to find a suitable time and try to put an end to the conflict over a glass of wine."

Huo Jianning pondered, "Brother Cheng, it's no secret that Hong Kong Holdings is heavily in debt. If we sit tight like this, won't others take advantage of the situation and swoop in?" Li Huanggua suddenly laughed heartily. "Don't worry, I know Keswick."

"He acquired HK Electric when the market was booming, and the purchase price was as high as HK$31 billion."

"Although HK Electric's market value has dropped, given Keswick's character, he definitely wouldn't sell it at the current price." "If it were sold at the previous price, who would be willing to part with it?"

Li Huanggua paused.

Then he continued slowly: "More than 30 billion, how many companies in Hong Kong can come up with it?" The market has been sluggish in recent years.

Even the land is in a state of collapse.

The situation of other companies is naturally not much better.

The reason why Li Huanggua was able to hold on was because he owned a wharf! After the 1970s,

Container transport was born!

This thing profoundly changed the world of freight, and incidentally, it also destroyed the railways...

With the container terminal in hand,

Li Huanggua was making a fortune every day! It was also because of his ownership of the container terminal that he was able to avoid the stock market crash in 81.

And there is still enough money to acquire other assets and establish the status of a chaebol!

Huo Jianning thought about it and agreed.

He said, "The shipping tycoon is already old, and his brothers-in-law are too busy stabilizing the business to bother with such a large acquisition." "As for the other families...

Huo Jianning thought about it,

Shark Dantong was severely injured by Lu Wendong, merger and acquisition?

He might as well be careful about others trying to acquire him. As for the other Guo and Li families,

Their main business is real estate.

In recent years, I have been dragged down by the market.

How can they afford to acquire Hong Kong Electric?

As for those from other places...

That's even more impossible!

HK Electric is a public utility. The Hong Kong government stipulates that

Only local companies can acquire a public utility like HK Electric.

Huo Jianning suddenly asked, "Brother Cheng, does Lu Wendong have any ideas?" Li Huanggua was startled.

Then he fell into deep thought: "This boy has a deep mind..." The reason why Lu Wendong is said to have a deep mind is,

This is because Cheung Kong and Wheelock have collaborated on several real estate projects... We can be considered partners!

result,

I still learned from the charter king that the new owner of Wheelock is Lu Wendong! Now that Li Huanggua knows,

Fok Kin Ning was naturally aware of this. "Brother Cheng, although Wheelock is also heavily in debt, it has gradually reduced its burden over the past few years and its debt is now under control." "Wheelock has many high-quality assets. If it were to approach the bank, they would definitely be willing to lend a hand."

If Wheelock acquires HK Electric, that would be a disaster!

Li Huanggua's face darkened.

Lu Wendong still holds the Overseas Trust Bank in his hands, so it is too easy for him to transfer money from his left hand to his right hand.

He suddenly had a headache.

He is called Brother Cheng by Hong Kong people! He is also known as Superman!

The speed of his rise to wealth is legendary!

But compared to Lu Wendong, I felt like a poor student.

Li Huanggua frowned, for a moment,

He also found it difficult to make a judgment.

Lu Wendong is a legend in Hong Kong finance.

It has grown into a big fat company through a series of mergers and acquisitions, and its speed and ruthlessness are so fast.

Even more exaggerated than Jianing's Chen Songqing! Logically speaking,

What Lu Wendong should do now is to absorb and digest, and should not run out to acquire.

But Li Huanggua remembered that Ma Shimin had already joined Wheelock... who knows, maybe Ma Shimin wants to take over?

"Let's talk."

Li Huanggua immediately made up his mind: "It's better to have some contact first."

"At least we can let Keswick know that we have this idea."

Huo Jianning nodded immediately: "Brother Cheng, I will contact the Landmark right away." "If he wants to marry a good son-in-law, I think we are the only ones."

"As a mother, I always want my daughter to marry into a good family."

Li Huanggua thought about it,

With the reputation I have accumulated in Hong Kong over the years, if I really have to make a choice,

There's no reason Keswick wouldn't choose him. He's very confident!

"We are preparing to introduce a tariff system to encourage electricity consumption (the more electricity you use, the cheaper it will be). This will significantly increase HK Electric's power supply, and profits will naturally increase. Electricity consumption is like food; economic booms and busts won't significantly impact the electricity industry."

Simon was talking.

He is a Keswick family,

He is also the new head of Landmark and Jardine Matheson!

When the former Big Ben Newbigin was in office, he dragged the entire Jardine Matheson Group into the quagmire.

After being censured by the Keswick family, he resigned in disgrace, and the position of the boss returned to the Keswick family!

In order to ensure the interests of his family, Ximen must make some choices.

"Simon, if you weren't from Jardine Matheson, I wouldn't even talk to you!"

Simon stared at Ma Shimin across from him: "You know, the earth will explode, but HK Electric won't!" Simon is Ma Shimin's original name!

"Big boss."

Ma Shimin said: "It is precisely because of Jardine Matheson that I came to discuss the HK Electric business with the Boss."

"I was born in Jardine Matheson and have feelings for everything here, so I hope I can help Jardine Matheson." Simon certainly did not believe Ma Shimin's plan.

No matter how well this guy does at Jardine Matheson, he's just a jack of all trades, a wage earner!

How can a worker consider the capitalists? But,

Ximen could also understand Ma Shimin's implication. His meaning was very clear.

He has acquaintances in Yiheli.

Know the specific situation of Jardine Matheson! This is the most feared thing in negotiations.

They know the company's situation better than I do... "Hahaha."

Ximen smiled and said, "Although the company encountered some minor problems..."

Ma Shimin interrupted,

He said patiently, "We've borrowed over 160 billion, with an annual compound interest of over 10 billion, and HSBC is hot on our tail." "Boss, we're all good friends, can you be honest?"

Simon felt as if he had been punched in the chest.

He asked calmly, "What conditions can you offer?"

Simon emphasized: "HK Electric is a company with an annual profit of over HK$12 billion."

Ma Shimin said bluntly: "Then how much can you get from this, Ximen? Is it enough to offset the interest you owe to the bank?" Of course not!

Ximen was almost vomiting blood after being scolded by Ma Shimin. "25 billion!"

Ma Shimin said: "We can sign the contract today! The money can be transferred immediately!"

He is very confident!

"How much? 25 billion?"

Simon slammed the table in anger: "Simon, do you know how many billions we spent back then?" "31 billion!"

"You're not bargaining now, you're cutting into my flesh!" "Boss."

Ma Shimin was very straightforward: "When you acquired HK Electric, you did it to show your ability, directly acquiring HK Electric at a 30% premium over the market price." "The 25 billion I offered was a very reasonable price."

“HK Electric is indeed a good company.”

Ma Shimin said, "But you have to think about it, Boss. Who in Hong Kong can come up with so much money at once?" This is the most troublesome thing!

The acquirer of HK Electric must be a local company or Hong Kong person, not an outsider or company!

Otherwise, why would Simon have such a headache? Simon just shook his head: "NO, NO."

"HK Electric is a good company and it deserves a reasonable price."

"25 billion is impossible!"

Ma Shimin said calmly, "Boss, you're in a very difficult position right now. 25 billion is definitely a very reasonable number." "No, no."

Simon disagreed. The two of them went back and forth.

Gradually raised the price to 28 billion!

Ma Shimin gritted his teeth: "Wait a minute."

Ximen knew that Ma Shimin was going to call for instructions, so he pointed inside and said, "There's a phone over there."

Ma Shimin walked out again quickly, his face firm.

It was obvious that he was making a very difficult decision! Simon's expression suddenly became serious.

He knows

This might be the last time! "29 billion!"

Ma Shimin said word by word: "If the boss agrees, the contract can be signed immediately, and the money will be transferred within an hour after the contract is signed." Ximen fell silent.

A loss of 2 million... But,

This time, that time,

Ma Shimin was indeed right! At that time,

It is because Jardine Matheson is trying to swell up its image.

That is why they were so eager to acquire HK Electric at a price 31% higher than the market price.

Ma Shimin's initial bid was very reasonable.

Now the other party is willing to offer 29 billion, which is already a high price!

Simon stood up helplessly.

Then he stretched out his right hand: "Simon, it seems you have found a good boss."

Ma Shimin smiled and said, "Yes, my boss is very generous." According to the current share price of HK Electric,

Hong Kong Land's 34.6% stake in Hong Kong Electric is worth approximately HK$24 billion!

Now the boss is willing to pay an extra HK$5 million just to acquire HK Electric!

"Looks like we'll have to announce a trading halt."

"By the way, who is your boss?"

Ma Shimin smiled and said, "Councilor Lu, you can see him at the press conference." Ximen exclaimed, "What an amazing Oriental man."

Li Huanggua was a little uneasy. According to his itinerary,

He should be playing golf with celebrities at the golf course at this time. But the sudden mention of HK Electric by Fok Kin Ning made him a little uneasy! Although Li Huanggua looked calm and composed in front of Fok Kin Ning, in fact,

He has been craving HK Electric for a long time!

Long before Hong Kong Land acquired HK Electric,

Li Huanggua was already plotting to acquire Hong Kong Electric! Later, because Hong Kong Land acquired the company in advance,

He could only temporarily suppress his ambitions.

Li Huanggua's heart has been eager to make a move.

"Brother Cheng."

Huo Jianning rushed into the office,

His face looked a little grim: "Just now, Hong Kong Land and its subsidiary Hong Kong Electric announced the suspension of trading at the same time." There is only one possible reason for this action.

The seller and the buyer have already agreed on the price of the goods!

It's set in stone! "What?"

Li Huang 087 Gua stood up in surprise: "How could this happen?" Too fast!

This speed is like thunder!

Li Huanggua said that he could not accept it at all. He no longer had the calm demeanor.

He immediately grabbed the phone on the table and said, "This is Li Huanggua from Cheung Kong. Please connect me to Ximen Daban." "Urgent."

The call was quickly connected: "Hi, dear Li." Simon was in a good mood.

Although it was a bit painful to sell HK Electric, after receiving this money,

The difficulties faced by Hong Kong Land will be greatly reduced!