Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

True and false, false and true, many things cannot be said clearly, and at the same time, one does not want the other party to know. How much you can understand depends on the understanding of the kid in front of you. Not to mention that Bauhaus-Sanderson is the heir of the family, and he is not very sure about it; even the patriarch; he does not dare to attack BP easily!

The two parties are not on the same level at all. If anyone else had told him that he supported the acquisition of BP, they would have thought he was a lunatic or would have made fun of him.

But Mr. Bao is a man who sticks to his word. Besides, why should people make this joke with you? There is no need at all.

Bauhaus-Sanderson thought for a moment and said: "At present, all the funds I can use do not exceed 1 billion pounds. But if I want to acquire BP, even if the government shares can be paid in installments, there is no 4 billion pounds; it is impossible to do it. arrive."

Unexpectedly, the boy in front of me has some wealth. It seems that the elders of the family treat him very well.

Basic information shows that the total assets of the entire Sanderson family are about 3.0-3.5 billion pounds. The prices of many real estate properties are not very well evaluated, especially after Britain launched war with foreign countries, and housing prices have fallen slightly.

A century-old family will definitely have a large collection of art; there are too many uncertain factors in the price, so we can only give a rough estimate.

But one person can mobilize one-third of the family's assets, which means that after the old man passed away, he reaped many benefits.

Indeed, before his death, Sanderson had already transferred many of his assets to his grandson. It's just that it wasn't all completed yet, so Bauhaus-Sanderson didn't become the patriarch.

The old man who has been in charge of the family for more than 30 years has absolutely indispensable assets; making Bauhaus-Sanderson the biggest beneficiary. Previously, his personal assets would not exceed 100 million pounds; it was mainly the inheritance left by his mother.

Although I have one billion pounds, I want to turn it all into cash; I still need to find a bank loan and sell some items. However, in order to show his strength and get hard-won opportunities, he didn't care about so much.

Not everyone can be recognized by Bao Zixuan, even if he becomes the other party's younger brother, it is not unacceptable.

Michael Kadoorie is the best example, currently in Xiangjiang; there is really no one more chic than the Kadoorie family. All projects are proceeding in an orderly and steady manner, and the family assets have expanded countless times. And I have never heard of Bao Zixuan interfering in the management of the other company. Heiyun Group alone is busy enough and there is no such time.

After BP is successfully acquired, he will definitely be the one to manage it; currently it is simply unrealistic to fully control Standard Chartered Bank. Although I have never studied oil extraction, I am no stranger to company management.

Another important point is BP; it is difficult for outsiders to get involved, and the government will never agree. Unless Bao Zixuan volunteered to become a British citizen; there was still a glimmer of hope before; but after having Fucaila, the road has been blocked.

At most, he can cooperate with the other party in the international market, but this will not harm him. By now Bauhaus-Sanderson already had an idea in mind. And I very much agree with Bao Zixuan’s previous statement that there is only one chance; if you don’t seize it, it will be difficult to get it again in the future!

Bao Zixuan can become the richest man in the world from a poor boy, and is admired by thousands of people wherever he goes; why can't he. A short absence is not a bad thing; it can not only confuse the uncle and make him relax his vigilance. As long as it is done well enough, it will even become a good story.

The other party has no need to deceive him, he is not of such high value yet; once word spreads, it will cause great damage to his reputation!

Now that you have decided, think about how to act next; in order to get recognition!

Seeing the other party's expression, Bao Zixuan knew; the boy in front of him was definitely moved, and things became easier!

Currently, the government holds 51% of the shares of BP and has long wanted to sell it, especially when the country needs funds. The United States' suppression of the Soviet Union kept international oil prices at a low level. Due to the cost of extraction, BP could not lose money, which was why no one was willing to take over.

Although everyone knows that oil is a good thing, it is not a profitable business; and the cost is too high, so they dare not try it easily!

Labor costs in North Sea oil fields are extremely high and oil extraction is extremely difficult. In 1/3 of the oil fields, the production cost is more than US$50/barrel. During the years when the oil price fluctuated violently around US$30, many energy projects around the world were forced to be cancelled; just because the UK did not want to be controlled by others in terms of energy, it had to use financial subsidies to enter!

As someone who has experienced it, Bao Shoufang clearly knows that the price of oil will not remain unchanged and will always be at a relatively high position in the future. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States has lost its biggest competitor; naturally it has to appease some countries in the Middle East; oil prices are always low, so of course there will be opinions!

Although the cost of oil extraction in Saudi Arabia is extremely low, you cannot always take advantage of others; over time, everyone will resist!

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Don't worry about the funds, we will provide you with as much money as you need. And don't worry about not being able to get enough, BP has many high-quality assets."

"For example, offshore oil extraction technology, patent licensing, and equipment sales will all generate a lot of income. The previous managers did not know how to do business and did not know how to adapt. This led to the pearl being covered in dust and many technologies not being used to their fullest potential. value."

"There are too many similar ones. It just depends on whether you can dig them out."

Bao Zixuan specifically mentioned offshore oil mining technology, which made Bauhaus-Sanderson immediately understand the other party's purpose.

Offshore oil fields are mainly divided into three categories: shallow sea, deep sea and ultra-deep sea. Regarding the ultra-deep sea, it refers to the ocean with a water depth of less than 1,500 meters. There are two sets of standards that distinguish shallow seas from deep seas, namely Norwegian standards and European and American standards. According to Norwegian standards, shallow sea refers to the ocean with a water depth of more than 300 meters, and deep sea refers to the ocean with a water depth from 300 meters to 1500 meters. The standard for distinguishing shallow seas and deep seas in European and American countries is based on a water depth of 500 meters, that is, shallow seas are within 500 meters, and deep seas are below 500 meters.

At present, the countries in the world with deepwater oil and gas extraction capabilities include the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Australia, etc. So far, the world's deepest record for deepwater drilling is 3,174 meters; and the deepest record for underwater oil and gas exploration is 2,943 meters; all set by BP.

The technical difficulty of deepwater operations is almost the same as that of aerospace engineering. From the perspective of the design, development and application of large-scale mechanical equipment around the world, the underwater production system of deepwater oil and gas fields, or underwater mining system, can be regarded as the pinnacle of contemporary human scientific and technological achievements, just like aviation and aerospace engineering. With such high precision, the cost is certainly not cheap. Currently, the average cost of building a deepwater underwater oil and gas extraction system in the world exceeds US$1 billion.

BP has been operating in the UK since it lost its mining rights in Iran. The main efforts are concentrated in the North Sea oil fields, making offshore oil extraction technology reach world-class standards.

Even though Heiyun Group has a strong industrial foundation, it will take some time to master deep-sea oil mining technology. During this period, a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources will be wasted; and it is still uncertain whether it will succeed in the end.

Offshore oil extraction technology is basically in the hands of super giants; the so-called Seven Sisters of Petroleum.

There is no need to consider the three American companies at all. As for other companies, the equity structures are complex; it is not that easy to obtain core technologies.

British Petroleum had always been an official holding before; even if Bao Zixuan wanted to buy it, there were too many departments that needed to be persuaded; the approval procedures alone would be very troublesome.

Among these companies, the one with the most mature offshore oil extraction technology is none other than BP. After all, apart from working hard on this, I really don’t know where to get the oil.

As the British Empire's national power weakens, the Middle East cannot be thought of at all; other countries have no oil for you to exploit. This is why the cost of drilling oil fields in the North Sea remains high and BP is still insisting. There is no other choice but to keep going!

Currently half of the control of the Persian Gulf is in the hands of Bao Zixuan. It is simply unimaginable how much oil resources there are there. If you want to mine, you must have deep-sea mining equipment.

Once you control BP, you can not only obtain equipment; you can also master related technologies. Combined with the industrial strength of Heiyun Group, most areas of the world will have no difficulty for them.

Bauhaus-Sanderson thought for a moment and said: "As long as I can control BP, I will definitely meet all of Bauhaus's requirements."

The other party just wants to find an Englishman, and he is not the only one who needs it; if there is any hesitation, he will definitely not be considered. Bao Zixuan has money in his hands and can find someone to cooperate at any time; but he can't. Apart from the other party, he really couldn't find anyone willing to spend money to finance his acquisition of BP.

Bao Zixuan smiled and said: "It's not that serious. Just cooperate with each other. Remember that we are partners and have no direct affiliation. Cooperation needs to be fair and just, and oppression cannot last long."

Although you take the initiative, you still have to say polite words; at least it makes people feel more comfortable. If the other person is too serious, it can only be said that the person is too naive; you can't blame others.

Bauhaus-Sanderson said with a smile: "I will return to England when the arrangements for Asia are settled; it will not delay anything, so Bauhaus can rest assured."

Dealing with smart people is about simplicity, knowing what you want.

So the two discussed some details, and Bao Zixuan promised to send people to provide full support; the Blackstone team would go to London.

Standard Chartered Bank is different from HSBC in that its core business is not in Hong Kong. In addition, HSBC's ownership structure is too complex and unlike Standard Chartered, it does not have a controlling family; therefore, it purchases treasury bonds in the name of the company.

At the royal dinner, the Sanderson family was also on the invite list; as the new patriarch, he would not miss the opportunity to perform like this. He had purchased 50 million pounds of bonds on behalf of the family, so Governor Wilson did not come to him.

Just when Mr. Bao felt he could take a rest, an acquaintance came over.

They are all old friends, and besides, we haven’t seen each other for a long time. It’s not easy to meet them, so naturally we need to communicate well.

Among the many established families in Xiangjiang, which one has opened up new fields and achieved great success; Guo Desheng is definitely among them.

After following Bao Zixuan's suggestion and entering edible oil processing, the Guo family invested a huge amount of money. There is even a attitude of not giving up until the goal is achieved!

Edible oil processing is different from other technologies; there is no so-called technological blockade. Seeing money, many companies will not have any objection to providing equipment and transferring technology. The technical threshold itself is not high. If you don't seize the opportunity, it will be easy to take advantage of your competitors.

The Guo family just built the world's largest and most advanced edible oil processing plant in mainland China. Although mainland land prices have risen slightly, for families who have been engaged in real estate in Xiangjiang for decades, they are equivalent to cabbage prices.

And because of good connections, edible oil can be sold throughout Southeast Asia; the bigger the scale, the better. At present, the factory's efficiency is very good, and it is basically producing at full capacity.

Others may not know it, but Guo Desheng knows it very well; everything is thanks to Bao Zixuan. Had I not followed other people's advice, it would have been impossible to hatch this hen that laid golden eggs.

As long as the factory is done well and reaches a certain scale, real estate really doesn't matter. Another key point is cash flow. There is income every day, which is very different from the real estate business.

I have long wanted to have a good chat with him, not only to express my gratitude, but also to learn from him. Let’s see which direction we will develop next. At this moment in Xiangjiang, apart from Bao the richest man, Guo Desheng really doesn’t trust anyone else.

Bao Zixuan smiled and said: "Guo Sheng, long time no see. They say people are in high spirits during happy events. Judging from your state, do you have any happy events that you would like to share with me?"

The two are quite different in grade. It can even be said that they are not in the same generation at all. But from what Bao Zixuan meant, he was more like an equal. Although it looks a little awkward, almost everyone, including Guo Desheng, thinks there is no problem.

Strength determines everything, they are both the first generation; even if there is a difference in age, the two can only be defined as peers.

Guo Desheng said with a smile: "It's all because of my care. I've wanted to come here for a long time. But the popularity here is so popular that I can only wait until no one talks about it."

"As for your statement that people feel refreshed during happy events, that's about the same. Although they haven't conquered cities and territories around the world like Bao Sheng, since they followed your advice, the Guo family has found the right direction. I came here to express my gratitude, and also want to learn from it! "

The honest businessman had been planning it all along, even if he didn't say it; he still wanted to pull him onto his chariot. Moreover, Guo Desheng is very responsible in doing business and knows how to be grateful; working with him, there is no need to worry at all.

After his death later, the family still ranks among the top ten richest people in Hong Kong; even though there has been a drama of competition for property, it is enough to show that the ability of the descendants is not bad!