Chapter 424 [British High-end Department Store]
Late January, London.
In a manor house, the heating is very comfortable, in stark contrast to the cold weather outside London.
In the winter of this country, it is all about heating.
Lin Zuhui rested his head on Qiu Shuzhen's plump thighs, and his feet were in Li Zi's arms, enjoying the rest very much.
Today was Sunday, and they had only arrived in London in the morning, so naturally they had to go back to Li Zi's manor to rest for a day.
Starting tomorrow, Lin Zuhui naturally has to work, and as for these two women, they are naturally here to travel, and the administrative department of the family office arranges travel for them.
Qiu Shuzhen massaged Lin Zuhui and said, "Really go skiing in Switzerland?" ”
Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "I have gone to Switzerland, and I have taken you two with me, wouldn't it be a waste of opportunity not to go skiing!" ”
He hasn't skied snow either, but life should be enjoyed!
Qiu Shuzhen immediately said happily: "Okay, I can finally learn another skill!" ”
She became excited, and Lin Zuhui's eyes suddenly jumped.
"Nasty!"
This woman, I'm afraid it's on purpose!
If this were the case, he wouldn't be tired, get up, and hug left and right.
"Anyway, I know that you took the two of us, isn't it just for you to quench your thirst!" Li Zi boldly provoked.
That's true, he can't go without meat for ten days and a half months!
But it's not all right, he really wants to spend a vacation with his two daughters by the way.
The temperature inside is getting higher and higher, making it very hot, as if it is about to melt a person.
Lin Zuhui first looked at Qiu Shuzhen's girlish face, which formed a strong contrast with her figure, which is also the reason why she is cute and sexy.
This is the second floor, so you don't have to worry about a servant coming up to disturb you, not to mention that even if you bother, Lin Zuhui won't stop, anyway, it's not a man.
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Following.
Lin Zuhui left the villa satisfied, and today he will complete a signing ceremony, that is, to complete a share exchange agreement with British Aerospace's telecommunications division.
Hearing that Times Communications plans to invest 800 million ~ 1 billion pounds to develop the UK's telecommunications industry, the government in London welcomes it very much, and the media is even more hyped. The non-patent telecommunications industry (mobile communications) is an emerging basic industry and a long-term investment industry, and the average businessman in London is really not very enthusiastic.
Sitting in a convoy arranged by the family office, Lin Zuhui looked at the newspapers in the UK, hoping to learn about the situation here or find business opportunities.
A PIECE OF NEWS CAME INTO HIS EYES: EUROPE WAS AT THE TROUGH OF ECONOMIC RECESSION, AND HARVEYNICHOLS, A FAMOUS BRITISH DEPARTMENT STORE WITH A HISTORY OF 180 YEARS, WAS ALSO IN CRISIS DUE TO SERIOUS LOSSES.
Harvey Nix is one of the three largest department stores in the UK, with a total of 16 stores worldwide, including 8 stores in the UK.
Don't look at it as a loss-making enterprise, but if it is a profitable enterprise, it will be his turn to be taken over by a Chinese.
Although the department store industry is traditional, there are still 15~20 years of spring; The important thing is that he wants to develop his clothing in Europe through this department store.
Lin Zuhui quickly took it to heart and prepared to inspect it in the next few days.
Coming to Times Communication, Langstoin introduced Lin Zuhui: "Boss, this is Charlie, the vice president of British Aerospace, and this is the head of the telecommunications department of Aerospace......
After some introductions, everyone sat down in the conference room.
Charlie seemed to admire Lin Zuhui very much, and patted his farts wildly: "Mr. Lin, you are definitely a legendary businessman, oh my God, you look so young, you have become the richest man in China!" ”
Is this a fan of your own? Lin Zuhui's first feeling was.
He had only heard that Li Chaoren had a fan in Canada, and he was also a government official, and that fan hung Li Chaoren's photo directly in the office, and even shouted to Li Chaoren, even if it was to invest in a small restaurant, it was the honor of a certain province (Canada).
Lin Zuhui said politely: "It's over, our wealth is just stocks, not real wealth, compared with some old families in Europe, far less!" ”
Charlie is really a fan of Lin Zuhui, I saw him unceremoniously criticize those European aristocrats, and said: "Mr. Lin, those so-called aristocrats should be far inferior to you!" They are just lying on the wealth and glory of their fathers, and they are nothing more than a bunch of fat pigs who don't do their jobs! I've read your news reports that you are a real self-made billionaire and worthy of admiration! ”
Lin Zuhui was stunned, this person's words are so sharp, isn't he afraid of being troubled by the nobles?
Seeing that Lin Zuhui didn't know how to send this fan, Lang Shiduo hurriedly said: "President Charlie, can you start signing a contract?" ”
Charlie nodded and stopped chasing his idol.
However, he did not do anything without a lake, and he took the terms as the first thing to say, and pointed out some places that were modeled into lakes.
London hopes that the equipment of Times Communications will be purchased mainly in the United Kingdom, and the two sides have communicated on this point; It can only be preferred to be purchased in London, but it cannot be stipulated that it can only be purchased in London.
In fact, whether it is Times Communications or Hutchison Communications, it is actually a management and operation company, and base stations and communication equipment need to be purchased, and the technical content is not high. Otherwise, how can it be called infrastructure!
"Happy working together!"
"Happy working together!"
The contract was signed under the witness of the lawyer, and it was also announced that Times Communications would develop the telecommunications industry in the United Kingdom. Although it is said that the investment is 8~1 billion pounds, Times Communications only needs to take 70% of the funds; And most of these seventy percent of the funds are loans.
Next, the two sides attended a press conference again.
Don't look at the strength of British Aerospace's telecommunications department, but this deal can only be traded after the British government approves it.
When he came to the press conference, Lin Zuyao was a little surprised, there were many reporters, I am afraid that there were as many as thirty or forty.
When they saw Lin Zuhui coming out, they quickly pressed the shutter, and for a while it made people feel that it was their queen who had arrived.
After sitting down, Langstow said: "Thank you reporters for attending this press conference, just now, British Times Communications and British Aerospace signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop the British telecommunications industry, and the two sides will invest 8~1 billion pounds in the telecommunications industry in several years according to the shareholding ratio...... This investment is long-term! ”
The reporters didn't seem to be interested in Lonstol, nor were they interested in Charlie, so they were interested in the young Lin Zuhui.
During the Q&A session, a reporter quickly asked Lin Zuhui: "Mr. Lin, are you very optimistic about the British telecommunications industry?" ”
Lin Zuhui replied: "I am not optimistic in the short term, but I am optimistic in the long term." However, long-term investment is also a big risk, because there will be two strong local companies, and there will also be new entrants who will participate in the middle of the process. Of course, in general, I am optimistic about the future of mobile communications. ”
Reporter: "I heard that you are a foresightful businessman, can you tell us why you are optimistic about the telecommunications industry?" As far as I know, the market for mobile phones and pagers is not huge! ”
Lin Zuhui said: "Following Moore's Law, the telecommunications industry will also undergo rapid and great changes in the future, and the market prospect is very good!" ”
Reporter: "Can you elaborate on your views?" ”
Lin Zuhui: "The simple point is the penetration rate, when the mobile phone becomes smaller, more power-efficient and more convenient, we can carry it in our pocket and contact the people we want to contact at any time...... It's essential to start a business! ”
Reporter: "I admit that you are indeed a visionary! ”
For a while, the press conference really became Lin Zuhui's home field.
Many reporters don't care about this cooperation, but like to interview how Lin Zuhui made his fortune!
How did a 26-year-old young man, self-made, become the richest man in China? That's what everyone cares about!
Of course, there are also those who dig holes for him: "Mr. Lin, would you consider immigrating to London?" ”
Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Actually, Xiangjiang is very good, he is the most economically free place in the world, because such a good place, there is the soil for us Chinese to create wealth!" ”
As a result, the British are high!
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In the afternoon of the same day, Lin Zuhui went to the family office's branch in London.
Bruce, the head of the investment department, is also there, as well as the investment manager and many senior and ordinary staff.
The family office can also be said to be Lin Zuhui's advisory group, so when he visits, there must be many family office people who follow.
Lin Zuhui took out the morning newspaper, handed it to Bruce, and said, "Help me investigate this department store, and then you do an investment feasibility survey, I want LEIT Group to buy him!" ”
Bruce nodded and said, "Okay, we'll finish it as soon as possible and give you a plan!" ”
Lin Zuhui reminded him: "Although I don't know the specific situation yet, I am also familiar with the decline of the department store industry, and Xiangjiang also has this situation. My general idea is to reform and focus on fashion, and we can also introduce the food and beverage and beauty industries. To put it simply, it is to allow people to stay in this place for a long time, rather than just shopping! ”
Bruce had an admiring look on his face, this boss was really a business genius.
"Okay, we'll take your opinion and take a serious look at Harvey Nix's department store!"
Lin Zuhui nodded with satisfaction, this is the correct acquisition model. Generally speaking, the acquisition of such a company requires the team to conduct an investigation for several months or even half a year.
Of course, Lin Zuhui pays attention to efficiency, and he has already preconceived in his heart, so the acquisition efficiency will not be so low, and I believe that there will be an answer in a month or two!
The investment department of the family office needs to investigate the specific situation of the department store for him: the asset situation, the operating situation, the reasons for the failure, etc., and also needs to formulate the acquisition proposal price, acquisition strategy, and follow-up business policy for Lin Zuhui.