The Industrial Giant Reborn

Having decided on the address of Shenhai University and basically won the investment in Shekou Port, Chen Zhiwen's short-distance domestic business trip was a perfect success. Before the establishment of Yantian Port in Shenhai City, it is estimated that less than half of Guangdong Province will rely on this port. Although limited by the geographical location and the development potential of Shekou itself, this is the first cooperation with foreign capital in the domestic port field, which is enough to be included in the future history.

Moreover, this will also be Hutchison's first port investment outside of Hong Kong, and its significance is also very important. As long as it succeeds this time, this model can be replicated in other places in China in the future. Ports + highways are the two key infrastructure areas that Chen Zhiwen arranged for Hutchison to invest in the mainland. Especially in the 1980s, all domestic ports or highways that needed to be built were super-large cities, and they were also the most profitable infrastructure in the future. On the contrary, after more than ten years, the rebuilt projects may not lose money, but the cost performance will not be so high.

After returning to Hong Kong, Chen Zhiwen met with Bao Yugang and told him that he was planning to invest in Shekou Port in China.

"Invest in the port in Shekou? Chen Sheng is currently the largest equity owner of the Hong Kong port. At present, many foreign trade transactions in Eastern Guangdong Province are exported from Hong Kong. Isn't this robbing your own business?" Bao Yugang asked with a smile.

"It's robbing my own business, but it's better to rob my own than others." Chen Zhiwen shrugged and said, "Even if I don't invest, there may be other people who invest, or the domestic economy is better. In the end, I will also invest, so it’s better for me to make a move first.”

Although the area of ​​the Shekou Industrial Zone is much larger than in history, it is at best an industrial zone, and it is impossible to compare it with a city or even a province. The port of Shekou actually has little impact on Hong Kong. After all, domestic foreign trade exports have been reformed and opened After that, it also increased substantially. The establishment of Shekou Port will only take back some foreign trade that originally belonged to the country.

What can really affect Hong Kong is the future Yantian Port, which is the big head, but there is no such plan in Shenhai City now, and if there is one, Chen Zhiwen will also find a way to get it. In fact, if it weren't for the future of China to take care of Hong Kong and not build more ports near Hong Kong, otherwise, Hong Kong's trade would have died a long time ago.

"That's true." Bao Yugang nodded and said, "As long as Shekou Port is completed, then I can arrange container ships to go there. Just with Chen Sheng's large shipments, we won't lose money."

"That's good." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile, he actually knew that Bao Yugang would definitely agree.

"Chen Sheng, in fact, I also wanted to take the initiative to find you. I was going to attack the hotel first." Bao Yugang said.

"Oh, who will come forward?" Chen Zhiwen asked. Bao Yugang's ultimate goal is CLP Power. The purpose of attacking the big hotel is to consume the funds of the Kadoorie family. It may be guessed that his real purpose is for China Power, so a third party is needed to intervene.

"Originally, I was looking for a European hotel group, but one of them agreed, but the request was very high. I have been hesitating, but a few days ago, I discussed with Guo Henian, and he is willing to come forward to acquire a large hotel , to do this assist."

"That's not bad. Guo Henian also owns a Shangri-La chain group. There have been rumors in the market that he plans to build a new hotel in Hong Kong these years. The acquisition at this time will not arouse suspicion." Chen Zhiwen thought for a while and said.

Kuok Henian is known as the sugar king in the world, but Chinese capital likes to diversify. Guo Henian has been in Southeast Asia for decades, involving a variety of businesses, including luxury hotels, which is the most famous Shangri-La Group in later generations.

"That's what we think. If he makes a move, it's a matter of course. As long as it can consume the Kadoorie family's funds, it will be much more convenient for me to attack CLP later." Bao Yugang said.

"Guo Henian, is he really interested in big hotels?" Chen Zhiwen asked again.

"It's possible. If he really wants to make a move, this is a good opportunity, but if that's the case, then he will have to spend a lot of money." Bao Yugang said.

"It's up to him to choose. The big hotel is not limited to the Peninsula Hotel. It also has some real estate. Guo Henian's acquisition is not bad." Chen Zhiwen said.

"Yes." Bao Yugang nodded and said, "It will take about a month for Guo Sheng to mobilize funds, and I will take advantage of this time to finally buy some CLP stock."

"How many CLP stocks do you have?" Chen Zhiwen asked.

"21%, this seems to be the limit. I still sneaked up on two shareholders, and then bought their shares at a high price. Otherwise, there are not so many. If the stock market continues to buy, it will lead to liquidity. If there are too few stocks, it will definitely arouse suspicion." Bao Yugang said.

"In less than two years, it's really not easy to do this." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said, before he bought HK Electric, he was able to buy better than Bao Yugang when he was sneaky, but the premise is that HK Electric Without major shareholders, a large amount of hot money exists in the stock market, which is obviously much easier.

"Yes, it is impossible to rely on secret acquisitions all the time. Next, Guo Henian's attack on the big hotel may also affect the stock of CLP. Maybe he can take the opportunity to close some more, but it should not be much. It is time to directly wrestle with the wrist. "Bao Yugang said very calmly.

In the history of mankind, there are very few hostile takeovers that can be successful by stealthy takeovers. In the end, they still have to see a knife, especially after the Hong Kong government amended the takeover offer regulations, it is even more difficult to acquire listed companies in Hong Kong.

"In terms of funds, I also have some here. If you are short of them, please let me know, or I will introduce you to some overseas banks. I have a good relationship with them and will give you a suitable discount." Chen Zhiwen said.

"Thank you, I probably don't need it for the time being. The interest rate is too high now, and I don't dare to borrow too much money. I have sold a lot of freighters and oil tankers in the past two years, and I still have some funds on hand." Bao Yugang He smiled and said, "If Chen Sheng can help me deal with HSBC and prevent him from helping the Kadoorie family, I will be very grateful."

"No problem, this year's HSBC can't turn the sky around." Chen Zhiwen said with a light smile. The United States' Haifeng is still in his hands, so HSBC will do nothing. After all, for HSBC, "internationalization" is currently the most important thing for HSBC. The important thing, what does a CLP Power count.