Reborn since 1993

Chapter 429 Others Store Food, I Store Guns

Hong Kong Stock Exchange, today is the day when Founder Group goes public, and it will also become another listed technology company in Yanjing Zhongguancun. After today, the flag of Zhongguancun has been initially raised in China.

A convoy appeared in front of the stock exchange gate. The car at the head was the Maybach, which was the most sought-after car by many wealthy people in Hong Kong.

When they saw the car, all the Hong Kong TV stations, newspapers, magazines, and tabloid media that had received the news a long time ago flocked to the scene. This scene was much bigger than the scene when the media saw a group of people from Founder Group coming in before.

"Mr. Li, may I ask if Zhao Shinan's bankruptcy has anything to do with you?"

"Mr. Li, what do you think about the Zhao family's bankruptcy?"

"Zhao Shinan has been rumored to be bankrupt. There are rumors that it is related to Ning Wenke and you, Mr. Li. Is this true?"

When Li Dongling entered the trading hall under the escort of security personnel including Yang Zhigao, he was immediately surrounded by a large group of reporters. The most active ones were not the financial media reporters, but the gossip tabloid media.

But even reporters from major Hong Kong media outlets such as Hong Kong TV, Phoenix TV, Apple Daily, Ming Pao, and Financial News are actually a little curious.

Zhao Shinan, who is worth nearly 100 million yuan, and the Zhao family, which has assets of 600 million yuan, suddenly collapsed and turned from a billionaire into a debtor. It has only been a short time. The media have rumored that Zhao Shinan suffered such a fate because he offended Li Dongling, who was selected as one of the top 20 richest people in Asia this year.

It is hard to say whether the rumor is true or not, but this fierce method has scared many people in Gangcheng. The Zhao family is not a top wealthy family in Gangcheng, but it has some reputation. It is really scary that it collapsed suddenly.

Even for those top wealthy families, it would take some effort to deal with Zhao Shinan's family. But when it came to Li Dongling, it was as easy as an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves to deal with the Zhao family. Zhao Shinan's bankruptcy was certain. Even if the Zhao family did not go bankrupt, it was torn apart, and it would basically be impossible for them to achieve anything in the future.

"As for the Zhao family and Mr. Zhao Shinan, I only have one thing to say: I am not familiar with him!"

"But I believe in Hong Kong's judicial system. It will not wrongly accuse a good person, nor will it let a bad person go!"

Facing the media gathered in front of him, Li Dongling had to stop and say something.

Li Dongling did not explain too much about Zhao Shinan and the Zhao family. Rumors were just rumors after all. As for people in certain circles, they knew what was going on with the Zhao family without Li Dongling saying much.

It was at this time that reporters from major media came forward and asked Li Dongling questions about Founder Group.

"Mr. Li, mainland red-chip stocks have continued to fall this year. Do you think Founder will break even today?"

“Will Dongling Hi-Tech choose to list in Hong Kong?”

"Mr. Li, there is a rumor that you came to Hongcheng this time for Hongcheng Telecom. Is it true?!"

Li Dongling walked into the trading hall under the escort of security personnel including Yang Zhigao. He just casually said, "I believe that Founder Group will not let investors down!"

That being said, Li Dongling was actually unsure. The performance of red chip stocks from inland cities listed in Hong Kong has been very poor since last year.

No one knows whether Founder's stock price will fall below the issue price after its listing, but even if Li Dongling wants to sell the 11% stake in Founder Group he acquired, he has to wait until the lock-up period has passed, which will be more than a year later.

By then, the spring breeze of the Internet will probably blow all over the world, and the stock prices of Internet-related companies, whether websites, hardware computers, or telecommunications companies, will skyrocket.

Founder will also benefit from it, so there is no need to worry about the stock price. Li Dongling invested in Founder and did not care whether the stock price went up or down. Li Dongling's interest in the Founder computer brand far exceeded his interest in its stock price...

"Mr. Li, this way!"

When Li Dongling went in, Zhang Yufeng waved to Li Dongling and pulled Li Dongling over to take a photo with Academician Wang Xuan, Zhang Xuanlong, Liang Botao from Peregrine and others.

The time on the electronic clock kept ticking. On a makeshift platform, there was a gong. Zhang Yufeng, representing Founder Group, took the drumstick and smashed it down hard when the time was up.

At this moment, countless flash lights lit up. This was the highlight of Zhang Yufeng's life and the moment that countless domestic companies dreamed of. Going public represented success and achievement.

After the bell rang, the Founder code appeared on the big screen of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and the stock price began to fluctuate from the previous issue price of HK$1.98. Zhang Yufeng and other executives of Founder Group watched the stock price jump before the market opened, and every rise and fall made them nervous.

Li Dongling and Liang Botao on the other side didn't care so much. Li Dongling didn't expect the stock price to rise much at all, while Liang Botao had simply seen a lot. Baring had assisted many companies in going public, and he had also managed the acquisition and merger of many listed companies. There was no mystery at all.

Just like motorcycles, for many families now, they are still large household appliances, and people are very cautious when purchasing them, for fear of bumping into them. Some people have bought countless motorcycles, and even if it is a Kawasaki motorcycle, they still step on the accelerator like crazy.

As the saying goes, some people drive a Rolls-Royce with gloves on, some people drive it off-road, some people are reluctant to ride their bicycles, and others stand up and pedal...

Liang Botao saw Li Dongling standing aside, and stood up and walked towards Li Dongling, "Mr. Li!"

"I wonder what Mr. Li thinks about Hong Kong stocks?" Liang Botao walked over and asked Li Dongling.

"Everyone knows that Hong Kong stocks are in a bull market now!" Li Dongling said with a smile.

Hearing this, Liang Botao looked at Li Dongling with a burning gaze and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Li has any idea of ​​letting Dongling Hi-Tech go public in Hong Kong. If Dongling Hi-Tech can go public in Hong Kong, I think it will create a new record for Asian technology stocks. No matter how much financing, Peregrine is willing to help Dongling Hi-Tech raise it!"

Liang Botao had thought about this idea countless times. If Dongling Hi-Tech could be listed in Hong Kong, Liang Botao was sure that he could raise funds for Dongling Hi-Tech no matter how much financing it would raise. There were many wealthy people in Hong Kong, Formosa, Japan, Singapore and other places who were willing to donate generously to buy shares of Dongling Hi-Tech.

Li Dongling looked at Liang Botao in front of him. In his previous life, he was the royal banker of the Changjiang Li family and had extensive connections in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

In the previous life, the Li family of Changjiang raised 103 billion Hong Kong dollars in one go in the 669s, spun off TOM.com and listed it, which received times of subscription, and spun off Changjiang's biological company and listed it. All of these were handled by Liang Botao alone, so one can imagine how capable he was.

Li Dongling did not doubt Liang Botao's ability. He dared to say this, so he must be sure. If Dongling Hi-Tech were to be listed in Hong Kong, taking advantage of the bull market in Hong Kong stocks, it would be possible to create a record for the highest market value of Asian technology stocks!
But in the face of Liang Botao's invitation, Li Dongling shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Dongling Hi-Tech is not short of cash right now!"

Liang Botao was a little disappointed when he heard Li Dongling's refusal, but not too disappointed. It was obvious that he had expected it.

Analysts from Peregrine Research have studied Dongling Hi-Tech and reached a very surprising conclusion: although Dongling Hi-Tech is a high-tech company engaged in scientific research, it is quite "conservative"!
The products launched by Dongling Hi-Tech have always been high-profit technology products, but Dongling Hi-Tech has acted very conservatively, focusing mainly on cash flow. Its several bank loans were all for acquisitions. It is not that Dongling Hi-Tech cannot come up with the cash. On the contrary, Dongling Hi-Tech wants to retain cash flow in addition to acquisitions.

Moreover, since last year, Peregrine also found that Tanglin High-Tech has been borrowing from overseas banks, including Korean banks, banks in Japan, Singapore, and especially Siam Bank. Tanglin High-Tech has borrowed the most, at least borrowing nearly US$1 billion worth of Thai baht from several major banks in Siam. Of course, Tanglin High-Tech exchanged Thai baht for US dollars.

However, despite borrowing so much money, Dongling Hi-Tech did not spend much of it. Instead, it kept it in the account to increase cash flow reserves. This move left Peregrine confused.

Up to now, Peregrine has no idea how much cash is in Tanglin Hi-Tech's account, but Peregrine feels that it should not be surprising to hear that Tanglin Hi-Tech is the cash king of all Asian technology companies.

As for Li Dongling, after researching, Liang Botao discovered a very special place that reminded him of an old friend.

The head of the Cheung Kong Group, who has always worked closely with Peregrine, is also cautious in his actions. He always keeps large sums of cash on hand, but he never hesitates when it is time to spend.

Liang Botao felt that these two people with the surname Li were too similar when it came to cash flow. Li Dongling's style of doing things in this regard was inconsistent with his age. Instead, he was somewhat similar to the older generation of leaders of the Changjiang Group and others.

But no matter whether it is someone with the surname Li in Gangcheng or someone with the surname Li in Hanxi, they all hoard more cash than the other. Even the vaults of some small banks in Southeast Asia probably do not have as much cash as they do!

"In fact, starting next year, Feiyan Technology, a subsidiary of Dongling Hi-Tech, will be split off and prepare to enter the Nasdaq!"

Li Dongling said to Liang Botao. Hearing this, Liang Botao showed a look of regret on his face.

"but!"

"In the future, Dongling Hi-Tech and Peregrine will definitely have opportunities for cooperation. At that time, I hope President Liang can help and support us!"

Li Dongling said to Liang Botao, who was stunned for a moment. Liang Botao thought about the meaning of Li Dongling's words, but still said with a smile, "Okay, as long as you need Peregrine's help, I will do my best!"

Li Dongling nodded. Although Peregrine failed to hold out during the Soros era and suffered huge losses and went bankrupt, it still had strength before that, especially in terms of financing and raising money. The vest that Dongling Hi-Tech built in Gangcheng would need a large amount of cash in the future, and it just so happened that it would need Peregrine's help.

(End of this chapter)