In mid-October, after the successful privatization of Yonggao Company, Lin Zhichao next prepared to build Qingzhou Yingni, a British-funded company.

Although Qingzhou British Cement Company is British-funded and has a history of 100 years, it has always been unrenowned, and belongs to a second-rate British-funded enterprise; In his previous life, Li Jiacheng was the first to acquire Qingzhou Yingni, but in fact, he did not leave a wonderful story.

This is because the market value of Qingzhou British Cement is only more than 80 million Hong Kong dollars, and although the cement business is the largest cement supplier in Hong Kong, the efficiency and equipment technology are very low, resulting in low profitability.

Of course, Qingzhou Ying Cement owns a 900,000-square-foot industrial land in Hung Hom Crane Park, which is the most valuable. However, although the value of this land is high, there are not too many people who covet it, such as Hongkong Land and Hutchison, who have never acquired Qingzhou British Mud. This is because this land is an industrial land, and if it is turned into residential land or commercial land, it will have to pay a high fee to the Hong Kong government.

However, the Hung Hom Crane Park is next to the 'Whampoa Dock', and the land here will sooner or later be expensive. Therefore, Lin Zhichao's idea is to relocate the Qingzhou British Cement General Factory, stay until the negotiation period in the 80s, take advantage of the collapse of the land, and then compensate for the cost of the land, which can save a lot of money.

This strategy will be the same as the land premium of 'Whampoa Dockyard' in the future.

Lin Zhichao originally wanted to build a high-tech park on the land of Qingzhou Yingni Heyuan General Factory, but he found that he didn't have much high-tech, so he didn't need to waste it so much. Therefore, this 900,000 square feet of land is better to develop residential and commercial buildings, even if the science and technology building is built, only a small part of the land needs to be used.

"Chairman"

Huang Changhong, Zhou Fuzhao, Hu Zhaoxu, and Lin Ruihuan came to Lin Zhichao's office together, and then everyone sat down at the conference table.

"How many shares do we currently hold in Qingzhou British Cement Corporation?" Lin Zhichao asked.

"At present, Cheung Kong Asset Group holds 13.2% of the shares, and then you have 3% of the shares in the hands of your private investment company, Harbour Investment, which already owns 16.2%. At the same time, the market value of Qingzhou British Cement has risen by 50% this year, exceeding the increase of more than 30% in the Hang Seng Index, but we have made small moves and have not caused the market to be alarmed." Lin Ruihuan reported seriously.

As soon as Lin Zhichao heard that he held 16.2% of Qingzhou British Cement shares, he was already very relieved, and he did ask Lin Ruihuan to be careful. In fact, this is a sign of Lin Zhichao's prudence, and in essence, the acquisition of Qingzhou British Cement will not arouse the vigilance of British-funded foreign firms, especially the Jardine Matheson.

And now, the secret purchase of Wharf Group shares is already underway, and the mainland is going to change the day, so he has begun to be bold.

"Okay, now let's move a little bigger, and strive to increase our shareholding to 25% next month, and then enter the board of directors of Qingzhou British Mud!"

He boiled the frog in warm water, which saved money!

If some investors hear that you are going to buy a company, they will soon raise the price, and they may not be satisfied with doubling it. But if they take the warm boiled frog, they will soon choose to give up, and the stock price will return to the ideal, and then take the opportunity to slowly absorb it, and the cost is smaller.

Lin Ruihuan suggested: "Chairman, the major shareholder of Qingzhou British Cement is an Englishman Rogers, who is also the current chairman of the board of directors, but this major shareholder only holds less than 10%; The members of its board of directors still hold almost 10%. If we want to increase our holdings to 25% quickly, I suggest that we entrust HSBC's Windol to do it, and they can convince some members of the board of directors of Qingzhou British Cement that it is easier to sweep the market and buy 10% of the shares, which is easy for them, at most a premium of 25%, which may not be needed yet. ”

He didn't say that with the relationship between his father Lin Zhichao and HSBC, HSBC would definitely keep it confidential and have the lowest cost for such a trivial matter.

Zhou Fuzhao immediately chimed in: "Indeed, finding Dolly Company is faster and the lowest cost may be the lowest. ”

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Okay, I'll find Dolly Company!" ”

A week later, Lin Zhichao and Shen Bi sat together.

"I heard that Cheung Kong Group entrusted us to obtain Dolly Company to acquire the equity of Qingzhou British Mud, Mr. Lin is preparing to acquire?" Shen Bi asked curiously.

It is a well-established fact that Cheung Kong Asset Group has surpassed Hongkong Land, mainly because Cheung Kong Asset Group is more aggressive and Lin Zhichao is clever in his business methods.

"The 900,000 square feet of land in Hung Hom, if it is reasonably developed, will be extremely profitable, so I have already noticed Qingzhou British Mud." Lin Zhichao said frankly.

Of course, the prospects for the cement business in the future are also good, but only if Hong Kong real estate is more prosperous and the mainland is open up. In this way, Qingzhou British Cement can not only make a lot of money in Hong Kong, but also enter the cement industry in the mainland.

Shen Bi smiled and said, "I guess it's the same!" In recent years, Cheung Kong Group has made full use of its rich real estate experience and abundant funds to achieve remarkable results in the real estate field. It is in the diversified development of enterprises that Cheung Kong Group is also in front of many Chinese-funded enterprises. Lin Sheng deserves the reputation of the god of business! ”

After he inherited the position of Sandash, he still attached great importance to Lin Zhichao, a Chinese entrepreneur. In his opinion, if HSBC wants to find Chinese cooperation, looking at so many Chinese-funded bigwigs, only Lin Zhichao is the only one.

Lin Zhichao said modestly: "Shen Daban has won the award!" Cheung Kong Group's diversification and globalization strategy has just begun, of course, only based in Hong Kong can we talk about other things, otherwise everything is a floating cloud. ”

He also needs to show his strength in front of Shen Bi, after all, he is worried about Hutchison Whampoa in the hands of others. Of course, Lin Zhichao can also grab it, but the price is too high, and even the teacher will move the public.

Totally unnecessary!

According to the regulations, HSBC cannot hold Hutchison Whampoa for a long time, because there are rules and regulations of banking regulations. Therefore, HSBC must find a suitable receiver in the next few years.

They have to consider two questions: first, who is the most potential businessman in Chinese capital and who is the person of the year in the next ten years; Second, who has a higher level of business, so that taking over Hutchison Whampoa can lead the company to grow by leaps and bounds, and the remaining shares in the hands of HSBC will naturally increase in value.

If the choice is Lin Zhichao, they will also consider a problem, that is, HSBC and the global group are both prosperous and loss, and the two cooperative companies, Universal Shipping, have high value, and without Lin Zhichao's leadership, this company may lose a lot of money.

Shen Bi said in surprise: "Mr. Lin is really far-sighted, as far as I know, Cheung Kong Group has made remarkable achievements in the fields of retail, catering, beverage and food, which is a diversified operation; Last year's investment in Manhattan office buildings was a global investment. ”

Lin Zhichao said: "These are all tentative methods, and Cheung Kong Group is still based in Hong Kong!" ”

Shen Bi nodded, he asked Lin Zhichao this time, in fact, he wanted to test Lin Zhichao's idea of acquiring Qingzhou Yingni. However, at present, it seems that the acquisition of Qingzhou British Cement is completely interested in the land of Hung Hom Crane Park, and Cheung Kong Group hopes to talk about the cooperation between the two sides by joining the board of directors.

"Some shareholders of Qingzhou British Cement have a good relationship with our HSBC bank, plus the market has acquired some loose shares, I believe we can get 10% of the equity for you soon. Mr. Lin, don't worry! ”

"Since Shen Daban is concerned about this matter, then I am naturally very relieved!"

Lin Zhichao did not show the attribute of 'offense' in front of Shen Bi, but only went to join the board of directors of Qingzhou Yingni because he hoped to cooperate in the development of the Heyuan land. This is very simple, there is another important reason why HSBC was willing to help charter the boat king and Li Jiacheng in the previous life, that is, the political environment has changed, and HSBC also needs Chinese-funded bigwigs as partners, and there will be opportunities to intervene in mainland business in the future, and add helpers in Hong Kong.

This reason is one of the more important factors.

Residential building in Kowloon Tong.

Guan Shan returned home to visit a pair of children, he was no longer responsible, and he would come back regularly to visit. However, he and Zhang Bingqian have been divorced recently, especially if Zhang Bingqian wants to immigrate to the United States with his son, he also has to arrange for property.

No matter how 'poor' he is, it is also relative, as an old actor and a well-connected person, Guan Shan still earns much more than those working boys in a year. It's just that he has to socialize when he earns money, and he has to give it to his lover, and finally squeeze a little bit to Zhang Bingqian's mother and son.

"You can't wait another year or two, wait for Jiahui to be older and then immigrate to the United States, as soon as you leave, where will I have time to take care of her all the time." Guan Shan complained.

It is a fact that the husband and wife are not in harmony, but he is worried that his daughter will be lost to him, but he simply does not have much time to take care of it. Even if it is a year or two later, Jiahui can be self-reliant.

Zhang Bingqian was already angry, only very disappointed, disappointed.

"Jiahui can take care of herself, and I asked others to take care of me, so that I don't even have to eat one day!"

"Who?"

Zhang Bingqian thought about it for a while, and some things had to be explained clearly to Guan Shan, so as not to bear the responsibility alone in the future.

"Sir Lin!"

"Sir Lin?"

Guan Shan looked confused, if he was referring to Lin Zhichao, he had actually not seen and contacted him for a long time, since he brought it home, he seemed to have been offended by Zhang Bingqian, and the two were no longer 'friendly'.

Zhang Bingqian said directly: "It's Lin Zhichao, he seems to be interested in Jiahui!" ”

Guan Shan's face flushed, and he immediately said, "How can this work!" Lin Zhichao is in his forties, and he is still married so much, and his children are older than Jiahui. You are asking for money and shamelessness, I will definitely not agree to Jiahui getting along with him. ”

Zhang Bingqian said: "That's no problem, anyway, others are also humble gentlemen, but Jiahui will take care of yourself in the future. Besides, Jiahui likes others, unless you guard her every day."

Guan Shan didn't believe it, and immediately called Guan Jiahui out of the room.

After some questioning, Guan Jiahui boldly said: "Lin Sheng is a gentleman, he didn't directly say that he wanted to pursue me, but he can help me a lot, including the cost of my mother's immigration, and help me live in the future." ”

Guan Shan couldn't help but ask: "How much does he plan to give to help your mother immigrate?" Zhang Bingqian, can you have a face, Jiahui is still not sensible! ”

Zhang Bingqian said with a weak heart: "Then you give us money to our mother and son, otherwise how will you see your son in the future." Mr. Lin told me 1 million, there is no demand, you have heard what Jiahui said, and others did not say that they pursued her. ”

Guan Shan quickly calmed down, thinking about 1 million in his mind, if he can give Zhang Bingqian 1 million, how much can he give himself?

He hurriedly waved the thought away, after all, he didn't want to do it.

"I'm Sir Jorin to make it clear!"

Guan Jiahui immediately said: "I have his contact information!" ”

After speaking, she realized if she had taken the initiative and hurriedly retreated behind her mother. She is out of trust in Lin Zhichao, so she thinks that Lin Zhichao can solve any problem.

Moreover, she also wants to be a rich person, and she dreams of being a rich person!

Two days later, Lin Zhichao came to Kwan Shan's house in Kowloon Tong.

He didn't worry about Guan Shan daring to embarrass himself, after all, he hadn't done anything or forced anything, so he was very open. He didn't move Guan Jiahui because he had time, so why scare others.

The current Guan Jiahui is not the kind of woman who 'loves money like life' in her previous life, at least she is still very girly. As for liking money, don't talk about her, even children like money.

"Sir Lin, I heard that you want to pursue Jiahui, I don't know if there is such a thing." Guan Shan didn't have the courage to say.

There were only three people in the room, and Guan Jiahui's sister and brother were driven back to the room.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Recently, I really got in touch with Jiahui, and I really want to take care of her." Guan Sheng doesn't have to be in a hurry to refuse, listen to my detailed explanation - growing up in a family like yours, Jiahui will definitely not be willing to live as an ordinary person in the future, and it is inevitable to go astray. I think I have a good character, and taking care of her will definitely not make her suffer. On the other hand, Guan Sheng also has a lover outside and wants to make a fortune; Miss Zhang hopes to take her son away and fly away, and it is her desire to support her son, I think in this case, everyone can discuss, there is no need to be angry. ”

Guan Shan was speechless for a while, and finally held back: "Mr. Lin is too old and Jiahui? ”

Lin Zhichao said: "I don't think so, just be young!" ”

Silence, Guan Shan was looking forward to it at this time, but he felt that doing so would damage his reputation.

Zhang Bingqian had already received a promise from Lin Zhichao, and naturally hoped that her daughter could be blessed by Lin Zhichao.

It was Lin Zhichao who took the initiative to say: "In this way, I will meet the requirements of the two of you, and then allow Jiahui to make her own decisions, and I will never force it." I'll give each of you a million Hong Kong dollars, which is a welcome gift. In the future, Jiahui will follow me, and she will definitely do business, and she can take care of the two of you. ”

Guan Shan's eyelids twitched, and it took a long time before he got up and walked towards Guan Jiahui's bedroom.

After a while, he asked Guan Jiahui: "Jiahui, do you want to be taken care of by Sir Lin, he just said, everything depends on what you mean, never force it?" ”

Guan Jiahui said without much hesitation: "I am willing, anyway, Dad, you are not responsible at all, if my mother leaves Hong Kong, I will be alone, how will you let me live?" ”

In recent months, Lin Zhichao has played with Guan Jiahui a few times, and the girl already has a heart.

Guan Shan sighed and said, "Sir Lin, I have heard of your personality, and I hope that I will not embarrass our Jiahui in the future." ”

Lin Zhichao smiled!

There is money in this world, and you can really do whatever you want.

On the same day, he carried Guan Jiahui on his back and wrote a check for one million each to Guan Shan and Zhang Bingqian.

There is no need to worry about the two of them repenting, in fact, he has already chased the girl, and now he is just giving Guan Shan's 'couple' a face.

Qingzhou British Cement on the Board of Directors.

Rogers glanced at the directors and said angrily, "Which of you sold your stake to Victory?" ”

One of the directors raised his hand and said, "I sold my stake to Windolly, so I'm going to quit the board!" ”

One of the directors raised his hand and said, "I have also sold my shares and am willing to step out of the board." ”

At once, three directors pledged to sell their shares and quit the board. In their opinion, ceding a 20% equity premium to Wintori is a very good option.

Rogers immediately said: "Do you know that Cheung Kong Group has issued a public announcement to Qingzhou British Cement that they have obtained 26.2% of the equity of Qingzhou British Cement and asked to enter the board of directors and obtain two board seats. ”

The three people who sold the shares were stunned, but they didn't expect that the company was buying shares for Cheung Kong Group. But at this point, they still have no regrets. When it comes to their own, there are only interests, and the sale of equity at a premium of 20%, coupled with the fact that it has risen by more than 50% this year, is already very cost-effective.

"Cheung Kong Group's requirements are reasonable, they have rich diversified development and strong real estate strength, joining the board of directors of Qingzhou British Cement is a good thing for the company!"

"Yes, Qingzhou British Cement has performed average over the years, and it is very necessary to introduce new major shareholders!"

For a while, everyone showed a one-sided situation. The Rogers family only holds 10% of the shares, and there is no strong financial strength to back it up, and for many years, Rogers has not led Qingzhou Yingni to operate well, so everyone has been dissatisfied with this chairman for a long time.

Rogers didn't expect that he didn't have a few allies, and he was immediately disappointed. In the face of Cheung Kong Industrial Group, he did not have the strength to resist, he took out a wealth of several million Hong Kong dollars at most to increase his holdings, but it was obviously completely unnecessary.

Next, the board of directors voted on the joining of Cheung Kong Group, which was quickly approved.

Everything seems to be logical, there is no splash at all!

At the beginning of November, Cheung Kong Group and Qingzhou British Cement Corporation issued an announcement: Cheung Kong Group holds 26.2% of the equity of Qingzhou British Cement and will send two directors to Qingzhou British Cement in accordance with the securities law.

The Hong Kong media just reported it painlessly, and many people believed that Cheung Kong Group's action this time was just to take a fancy to the high-quality land of the old British-funded company.

Some media pointed out that the land of Qingzhou British Cement is not easy to develop, mainly the industrial land of Heyuan, and it is difficult to obtain the Hong Kong government's review of changing the nature of the land, which is quite costly.

Lin Zhichao didn't care about the media's opinion, but he personally took Huang Changhong to join the board of directors of Qingzhou British Mud.

Before the meeting.

Everyone greeted each other very kindly!

Rogers also hid his dislike, and said kindly: "Changjiang Industrial can join the board of directors of Qingzhou British Mud, which is a good cooperation. ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "It is really an honor for us to be able to cooperate with old British-funded enterprises, especially with a century-old enterprise like Qingzhou British Cement Group." ”

Rogers said: "Mr. Lin is a good means, the stock of Qingzhou British Cement has not changed, but you have obtained 26.2% of the equity, which is really a good means!" ”

There are already some 'swords hidden in laughter', and of course there may be 'helplessness'.

Lin Zhichao said: "It is with the help of Dolly that we can achieve the requirements of joining the board of directors of Qingzhou British Cement Company. ”

Rogerston realized that it was really possible to get help from Dolly, and he was a little helpless. He was just a small British-owned family, and of course the company was not going to help him, but to help HSBC's partners.

After a brief greeting, everyone sat down at the conference table.

After some procedures, it was Lin Zhichao's turn to speak: "With the rise of real estate, Qingzhou British Cement needs to make certain adjustments, and the land of Heyuan General Factory can bring huge profits to the company." So I suggested that Qingzhou Ying Cement Corporation relocate the factory to Tuen Mun, while the Hok Yuen main factory was used for property development. ”

The other directors showed expressions of appreciation, and as shareholders, who doesn't want to get rich.

Rogers asked: "Relocation and new factories require huge financial support; The land of the Hung Hom Heyuan General Factory is an industrial land, and if the properties are changed, not to mention that the Planning Department does not agree, it will be a huge cost, and it is difficult for Qingzhou British Cement to support. ”

Lin Zhichao said: "Naturally, it is a long-term plan, the real estate is hot, we can't put the gold ingots, and we don't know how to use it, right?" ”

"Haha, what Mr. Lin said makes sense!"

"A long-term plan is very necessary, and the big plan itself is several years, but in the meantime, the stock will definitely appreciate."

It's easy to turn the board into a home field.

Lin Zhichao and Huang Changhong looked the same, they didn't believe that it was so smooth today, it seems that Rogers, the chairman of the board of directors, does not have much influence and real power at all.

However, this is also normal, less shareholding means less right to speak; On the contrary, the members of the board have a greater voice.

Which is like Changjiang Industrial Group, it is completely up to Lin Zhichao to decide.

Cheung Kong Asset Group.

Huang Changhong said with a smile: "Boss, we only need to increase the equity to 40%, and you can sit on the chairman of the board of directors of Qingzhou Yingni!" ”

Everything went so smoothly that even the media rarely reported too much.

Lin Zhichao said: "Having said that, at this time, Qingzhou British Cement stock rose by about 15%, in order not to arouse the vigilance of the market. Starting next year, increase your holdings slowly, and don't cause too much alarm in the market. ”

Next year (1977), the Hong Kong stock market will not rise, as if the 400~500 points Hang Seng Index is a hurdle that cannot be crossed; This is because the market needs to stabilize confidence to build a bottom, so the Hong Kong stock market may fall again next year, and the trading volume will drop sharply.

At present, the shareholders of the Hong Kong stock market, once they reach more than 400 points, will desperately sell, for fear that they will run slowly. It's a matter of faith, so we will continue to build confidence next year.

It was not until the following year (1978) that the Hong Kong stock market continued to rise, but it was unlikely to rise sharply.

What is really crazy is that in the three years of 1979~1981, the stock market will continue to be hot.

"Okay!"

(End of chapter)