Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

After the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Lin Baicheng asked Qin Lan to arrange a team to negotiate with Yingzi to discuss the specific transaction price of the shares.

At the same time, ask Huo Yingdong and others to meet for talks.

On the first day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin Baicheng was really busy not with official matters, but with private matters.

This private event is to celebrate Guan Zhilin's birthday, and September 24th happens to be Guan Zhilin's birthday.

Lin Baicheng had prepared the birthday gift for Guan Zhilin in advance, and asked the secretariat to make relevant arrangements.

Throughout the whole day, apart from making a few phone calls, Lin Baicheng spent the rest of the time with Guan Zhilin.

No matter what, there is only one birthday every year. Unless Lin Baicheng is not in Xiangjiang or really can't leave, he will definitely accompany the birthday girl on this day.

Another two days passed.

It's Friday.

Seven o'clock in the evening, Hutchison Hotel.

Seven people, Iwasaki Fenglong, Huo Yingdong, Bao Yugang, Guo Henian, Zheng Yudong, Hu Yinxiang, and Li Zhaoji, were invited by Lin Baicheng to come here for dinner.

During the meal, the eight of them just chatted, talking here and there.

After the meal, everyone changed places to drink tea and eat.

Lin Baicheng went straight to the point: "The main reason why we are gathering together today is about the investment in Hong Kong Electric Group that I mentioned to you a few days ago."

"I'm here to tell you what's going on."

"HK Electric Group is my holding company. At that time, I held about one-third of the shares of HK Electric Group. About half a year ago, British capital suddenly joined forces and attacked me, trying to compete with me for control of HK Electric Group. , I was superior at that time and increased my shareholding in Hong Kong Electric Group to 48%, becoming the absolute largest shareholder."

"As for British capital, although it failed, it still holds 20% of the shares and is the company's second largest shareholder."

"After the British capital failed to compete for the controlling stake of Hong Kong Electric Group, they were not willing to fail. They kept looking for trouble and causing trouble. The company's stock price also continued to fall due to the battle between us, and has dropped to around 4.9 Hong Kong dollars now."

"I think you may have heard about the investigation of Hong Kong Electric Group by the Commercial Affairs Bureau a while ago. This matter was done by British capital, and the British capital did this because they left Hong Kong Electric Group. They wanted me to buy We can sell 20% of the shares they hold, or help them raise the share price of Hong Kong Electric Group to facilitate their shipments."

"I am not prepared to fully acquire the Hong Kong Electric Group, but I am not prepared to help them defraud shareholders, so I thought of a few people and wanted to ask if you are interested in taking over the shares and becoming shareholders of the Hong Kong Electric Group."

Lin Baicheng explained the reasons for letting them take over the shares.

"Lin Jun, Hong Kong Electric Group's current market value is more than 7 billion Hong Kong dollars. The value of 20% of the shares is more than one billion Hong Kong dollars. This is not a small amount."

Mineryu Iwasaki said that he didn't know much about HK Electric Group originally, but after Lin Baicheng asked him if he wanted to invest in HK Electric Group, he would definitely ask someone to investigate HK Electric Group.

The same is naturally true for other people. Whether they want to buy shares or not, they will send people to investigate first. Only when they know the details can they decide whether to buy shares or not.

"I know that."

Lin Baicheng nodded, looked at the group of people and said, "I haven't thought about letting any of you eat them all. It's up to you whether to buy them or not, and how much each person wants to buy. I won't hide it from you, except for you, I have also found other friends, so you don’t need to buy HK Electric Group shares specifically for my sake, you can just decide this investment from the perspective of whether it is worth investing."

"Jun Lin, did you find Mr. Rockefeller and the others?"

When Iwasaki Mineryu heard this, his heart moved, and the first thing he thought of was of course Claude Rockefeller and others.

Lin Baicheng just smiled without explaining.

Seeing this, Iwasaki Mineryu just assumed that Lin Baicheng acquiesced and did not ask further questions.

Huo Yingdong asked aloud: "Lin Sheng, at what price are they prepared to sell the shares of Hong Kong Electric Group held by British investors?"

"I have already had preliminary talks with Yingzi."

Lin Baicheng said to several people: "The price is not higher than 6 Hong Kong dollars per share, but even if it is low, it will not be much lower, so for the time being, you can just treat the transaction price as 6 Hong Kong dollars per share. At this price, the market value of Hong Kong Electric Group is 9 billion Hong Kong dollars, which is almost a 22.5% premium compared to the current stock price.”

"However, the current stock price of HK Electric Group is undervalued. According to our calculations, the actual market value of HK Electric Group is between HK$8 billion and HK$9 billion. The transaction price of HK$9 billion market value is only the highest actual value. ."

"Even if there is a premium, the premium rate is not high."

"As for whether to invest in Hong Kong Electric Group, there is no rush. Everyone can consider it slowly."

"Also, if you have anything you want to ask, feel free to ask and I will tell you everything."

These people are Lin Baicheng's contacts in the shopping mall, so Lin Baicheng will not cheat them and tell the truth.

It was Iwasaki Mineryu who asked: "Mr. Lin, according to the information I collected, Hong Kong Electric Group has built a power plant in Shekou on the mainland. When will the cost of building the plant there be recovered? Or is it, Hong Kong Electric Will the group invest in building power plants in mainland China in the future?"

"HK Electric Group will also go to the mainland to build power plants in the future. As for the specific time, it depends on the degree of reform and opening up in the mainland and the effect."

Lin Baicheng replied: "As for when the cost of the power plant that has been built will be recovered, this also depends on the effect of reform and opening up, and how many people go to Shekou to build factories. However, I am very optimistic about the future development of the mainland. , so from a long-term investment perspective, investing now will definitely make a lot of money in the future, and the rate of return will be extremely high.”

"Lin Sheng, what do you mean, Hong Kong Electric Group will not develop very well in a short time?" Li Zhaoji asked aloud.

"That's not the case."

Lin Baicheng waved his hand: "After British capital leaves HK Electric Group, HK Electric Group will definitely be able to develop better. At present, there are only two power companies in Hong Kong, HK Electric Group and China Electric Power Company. Among them, HK Electric Group is larger than China Electric Power Group. To be bigger, as Hong Kong's economic development gets better and better, the annual electricity consumption will definitely be more and more, so the Hong Kong Electric Group will also get better and better."

"Also, with the departure of British capital from HK Electric Group, HK Electric Group no longer fights within the group, and with the announcement of the transaction price, HK Electric Group's share price will definitely rebound."

"As long as you don't join forces to manipulate the stock price of HK Electric Group, causing the stock price of HK Electric Group to skyrocket and plummet, causing a large number of shareholders to suffer losses, you are free to sell the shares whenever you want after taking over the shares, and I have no objection to this. .”

"If you can take over British shares at this time, you are doing me a favor. Of course I will not set up obstacles for you to leave."

Lin Baicheng didn't mind that 20% of British shares flowed into the stock market. What he cared about was that the stock price rose and plummeted, causing losses to a large number of investors, and ultimately causing him to take the blame and be scolded.

The people who bought the shares sold the shares when the stock price was higher and left the Hong Kong Electric Group. This was not a bad thing for Lin Baicheng. They made money. If Lin Baicheng comes to them for similar things in the future, they will also More likely to help.

"Linsheng is open and bright."

Several people were also very happy to hear Lin Baicheng's words.

Lin Baicheng added: "You don't need to make a decision now, just give me a reply within a week."

"Lin Sheng, after I buy the shares, I can take the shares to Galaxy Bank for a loan. Is it okay?"

Zheng Yudong suddenly asked. At present, he still trusts Lin Baicheng's ability and feels that long-term investment in Hong Kong Electric Group should be able to make money, but he can't come up with so much funds at the moment, so he thought of a loan.

"Of course that's okay. I can ask the bank to provide corresponding loans based on the transaction price. I bear all the risks."

Lin Baicheng immediately agreed, and then added: "However, the interest on the loan must be paid, and at most we will give a small discount."

Zheng Yudong smiled and said, "It's normal to have interest, but Lin Sheng, you have to give me a little more discount."

"This is for sure."

Lin Baicheng smiled, pondered for a moment and then said: "Zheng Sheng, although I am very confident, investing in Hong Kong Electric Group is still somewhat risky. Over time, the interest on bank loans is not a small amount, which means that the risk will change." It’s too big, so you’d better consider this matter carefully.”

"Don't worry, Lin Sheng. I know what I know. I believe that with your ability, Lin Sheng, you will definitely be able to develop the Hong Kong Electric Group. If there is a loss, you, Lin Sheng, will suffer the most. I am willing to admit defeat."

Zheng Yudong nodded solemnly. If he wanted the Zheng family to develop further, he still had to take risks.

"It's good that Zheng Sheng knows what's going on."

Lin Baicheng didn't say any more. Anyway, he had already said the necessary reminders. If something happened later, don't blame him for not reminding him in advance.

Bao Yugang asked at this time: "Lin Sheng, do you think Hong Kong Electric Group can defeat China Electric Power and complete its monopoly on the market?"

"These are all my own people, so I will tell the truth."

Hearing this, Lin Baicheng said: "This possibility is possible, but it is not big. Behind CLP Power is British capital, and there will definitely be British companies choosing to cooperate with CLP Power. Unless we start a price war with CLP Power, but if we do , the money spent will not be small, and every year’s profits must be invested. It is hard to say whether there will be any gains. After all, China Power can also introduce other British shareholders.”

"If the monopoly can be achieved, it will not be difficult for the Hong Kong Electric Group's market value to exceed HK$20 billion." Bao Yugang couldn't help but regret.

Although CLP Power has not yet been listed, the market value of Hong Kong Electric Group and CLP Power will definitely exceed 10 billion Hong Kong dollars. Once the two companies join forces to complete the monopoly, the price of electricity will inevitably increase, the company's annual revenue and profits will increase significantly, and the market will definitely give a higher price-to-earnings ratio valuation. It will be easy to exceed the market value of 20 billion.

"I strongly support Hong Kong Electric Group's investment and construction of factories in the mainland, so I can make a decision now. I bought the shares of Hong Kong Electric Group."

The person who made the decision to buy shares was Huo Yingdong. There were not many industries that the Huo family could invest in. If there were excellent projects, the Huo family would not miss them.

Furthermore, Huo Yingdong is very happy to see Hong Kong Electric Group invest and build factories in the mainland. He hopes that the more the better.

"But Lin Sheng, I won't buy too many shares, so as not to attract attention and affect the development of Hong Kong Electric Group."

"Thank you Huo Sheng. It doesn't matter if you buy more or less. I have other friends to help me."

Lin Baicheng smiled and thanked Huo Yingdong for giving him face.

"Mitsubishi will also buy part of it. I can promise that it will be at least no less than 50 million shares."

Iwasaki Mineryu immediately said that this kind of investment that can only obtain returns in the long term is not very suitable for him, but there is no problem in letting Mitsubishi Bank buy it. What the bank does is long-term investment.

The point is, Iwasaki Mineryu is using the bank's money to do favors for himself.

"Iwasaki-kun is interested."

Lin Baicheng nodded to Iwasaki Mineryu, and said to everyone again: "Do you want to buy shares, and how much specifically do you want to buy? There is no need to make a decision in a hurry. Just give me an answer within a week. Again, what do you think? Just ask.”

After a while, no one said anything.

Upon seeing this, Guo Henian said: "Lin Sheng, it seems that everyone has nothing to ask at the moment."

"Okay, then I'll stop here. Just give me an answer within a week."

When Lin Baicheng saw that no one really had anything to ask, he stopped talking and only emphasized that they should give him a reply within a week.

It was rare for everyone to get together. Although Lin Baicheng's matter was finished, everyone did not leave immediately, but talked about other things.

We are all businessmen, and we are very concerned about some current affairs news.

Although we are doing business in Xiangjiang, everyone will pay attention to major international events because they may affect their own business.

As for the recent major international events, it is the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War.

On September 22, the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Iran-Iraq war broke out.

As a result of the outbreak of the war, international oil prices began to rise sharply again.

Both countries are major oil-producing countries. A war between the two countries will inevitably lead to a sharp drop in oil production in both countries, which means a sharp drop in exports. This means that there is less oil on the market. In today's era, the amount of oil is increasing every year.

With production decreasing on one hand and usage increasing on the other, it’s no wonder the price of oil doesn’t rise much.

Rising oil prices will inevitably lead to rising costs in many industries, making products difficult to sell, companies not making money, and the economy experiencing recession, etc.

Under the chain reaction, Xiangjiang will definitely be affected, and our companies will also be affected.

For now alone, Global Shipping under the name of Bao Yugang has been affected by this, and it is still a bad influence. Ships are big consumers of fuel, and every time the price of fuel rises a little, their operating costs will increase a lot.

The companies under Lin Baicheng's name have not been affected yet, or the impact is very small.

However, the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq war was a great thing for Lin Baicheng himself.

As early as the beginning of the year, Lin Baicheng had already started to invest in oil. He was a big bull. Now that the price of oil has skyrocketed, he has naturally made a lot of money.

The key is that oil prices have just risen now. As long as the Iran-Iraq war does not end, this increase will continue until oil prices rise to a certain price peak.

As for other people, there is no direct profit or loss impact. They don't know that the Iran-Iraq war will break out, and they don't know that oil prices will rise, so naturally they will not do oil futures.