Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 373 374 [The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind]

“No, even if we separate, we can still work together to build a sky bridge like the one at the Landmark Plaza in Central.” Huang Tingfang countered, “The value will not be reduced.”

"Since Mr. Huang insists, the three buildings of the International Finance Center belong to Mr. Huang, and the four buildings of Landmark Chater, Alexandra, Prince's and Plaza Atrium belong to me, how about that?" Luo Qihong turned to the next best option.

Hearing this, Huang Tingfang had a sense of realization that he had fallen into a trap, but it was really difficult to choose between the two things, so he fell into deep thought.

Huang Zhixiang wanted to say something but stopped himself. This time it was not Huang Tingfang who stopped him, but he knew that such a distribution was reasonable, and refusing would make it seem that they had other plans.

"Okay, let's do as Luo Sheng said. We'll let the team discuss the other scattered properties." Huang Tingfang said.

The Swire Properties is so huge that it is impossible to distribute the assets properly in a few words. It would be better to let the think tank do it, and they, as the bosses, only need to deal with the main issue of profit distribution.

"How much money does Mr. Huang plan to raise?" Luo Qihong asked.

"At least 1 billion, 50 billion each for both parties. If there is any subsequent funding need, it can be provided by bank loans." Huang Tingfang said affirmatively.

"Okay, 50 billion yuan is not a small amount. I need 3 months." Luo Qihong thought for a moment and said, "I can provide 5 million yuan for the new company first, and the rest will be made up gradually."

"I will follow Luo Sheng's steps." Huang Tingfang said no problem.

The two sides discussed some details and then said goodbye to each other.

Back in the car, Luo Qihong had a headache. The cash flow of 50 billion yuan was too huge. He only had a few billion yuan in cash on hand, and he had to embezzle more than 30 billion yuan from other places.

The most important thing is that the 50 billion yuan is an initial investment injection, and investment may still be needed in the later stage.

"Boss, do we need to go to the hospital?" Seeing Luo Qihong covering his forehead, the bodyguard leader Ajun asked kindly.

Luo Qihong waved his hand and said, "No need, let's go to Dean Securities Investment Company."

"Yes!" Ajun responded doubtfully.

Dean Securities
Bai Jinyan became excited after listening to Luo Qihong's narration. "Do you want De'an Company to intervene in the acquisition of Zhidi Company?"

"Yeah!" Luo Qihong nodded. Currently all his personal funds are invested in the project. If he embezzles them rashly, he will suffer some losses. Besides, the acquisition of the real estate company is very risky and the chance of success is not even 50%.

“How much money can the company raise?”

"20 billion Hong Kong dollars is not a problem." Bai Jinyan did some mental calculations and answered anxiously.

"Can you raise 30 billion yuan?" Luo Qihong still didn't want his private funds to be stretched, and De'an Company had the ability to raise 30 billion yuan.

"Okay, it will require a little debt." Bai Jinyan said happily, "But that's not a problem. How long do I have to deal with this?"

"Two months!" Luo Qihong made a scissors gesture, "The first batch of 2 million can come from me first, and the second batch of funds can also be provided by me."

"The total amount is 1 billion yuan. Will the subsequent funds be in the form of bank loans?" Bai Jinyan asked.

"Yes, 50 billion yuan each is already the limit. The current market value of the Swire Properties is only over 1 billion yuan, and privatization will definitely not succeed. It is just an idea." Luo Qihong said heavily.

"We also need to immediately prepare a working group to be responsible for the connection with Sino Group and the establishment of the new company. We also need to keep it confidential. Once the news is leaked, the amount of loss will be huge."

It is not Luo Qihong's turn to ignore this. This is an acquisition case worth more than 1 billion Hong Kong dollars. Any slight increase will result in an investment of several hundred million.

"I know, confidentiality will be maintained." Bai Jinyan straightened his face and responded seriously.

After Bai Jinyan went out to arrange things, Luo Qihong fell into deep thought again. He still had an acquisition case on hand, the acquisition of Yongan Group.

This is also a large project involving more than one billion yuan. Fortunately, there is still time. The acquisition of Swire Properties will take a long time to dormant, so the acquisition of Wing On Group needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

So, Luo Qihong asked Zheng Jiachun to come out and meet at the securities company.

Dudu! !
The tea flows from the spout of the pot into the purple clay teacup. The water is slightly yellowish and exudes a faint fragrance.

From the quality of the tea soup, you can tell that this is not ordinary tea.

Luo Qihong took a sip, put it down and said, "Mr. Liang, how is the stock acquisition of Yongan Group going?"

Liang Botao took out a document, turned to the designated page, and said, "We have already obtained 18%. The stock price has increased by about 4%. Even experts can't see any problems. However, there are not many stocks on the market. If we continue to acquire, it will definitely cause a big stir."

"Adding the 15% from small shareholders, the total is 33%. It shouldn't be a problem to increase the holdings to 35%, right?" Luo Qihong continued to ask.

"Yes, according to my estimate, it won't be a problem to increase the holding to 36%." Liang Botao said, "The difference between this and the Guo family is about 7%."

"Brother Chun, I think it's time to initiate the acquisition. If we delay, something bad may happen." Luo Qihong said in a deep voice.

"What? What news did you hear?" Zheng Jiachun asked. He felt that Luo Qihong would not speak without a purpose.

"There are some differences between Guo Zhiliang and Guo Zhiquan. This man is more shrewd. My people told me that the Guo family has transferred a large amount of funds, and the whereabouts are unknown. I suspect that Guo Zhiliang has discovered it."

"Mr. Liang, what do you think?" Zheng Jiachun turned and looked at Liang Botao.

Liang Botao glanced at Luo Qihong and said, "I suggest launching a takeover. Our advantage is that we have sufficient funds, while the Guo family's advantage is that they have a high controlling stake. If the stock price is too low, it will be beneficial for the Guo family to increase their stake, which is very disadvantageous to us."

"Of course, launching the attack at this time will also have considerable disadvantages for us. One is that the situation of the Guo family is unclear, which may easily alert the enemy. The other is that we will need to use more funds, and the losses will increase as a result."

"Let's start, Ah Hong, are all the funds in place?" Zheng Jiachun asked.

Since this is the first major battle since Zheng Jiachun came to power, Henderson Land has been prepared and is waiting for the arrival of the business war.

"We can be there at any time." Luo Qihong said.

After the matter was discussed, Luo Qihong left and came back, but Liang Botao was not surprised at all, as if he had expected it.

"Is Luo Sheng so anxious to take action against Yongan Group for some other purpose?" Liang Botao said with a smile.

Luo Qihong said, "Mr. Liang is indeed a securities expert. He saw through my intentions at a glance."

"Mr. Liang, why are you helping me? This is not your style."

Liang Botao has always been very professional and impartial in his work, but this time he obviously helped Luo Qihong and deceived Zheng Jiachun.

Liang Botao smiled bitterly and shook his head. "This is just a favor. Although Guo Zhiliang hasn't found out yet, it's almost there. It's just a difference of 2 or 3 days. It's nothing." "Yeah!" Luo Qihong nodded. "Mr. Liang, I have a big project on hand. It's an acquisition case. I may need a loan of tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars. I wonder if Mr. Liang is willing to take it?"

"Is it a company from Hong Kong?" Liang Botao was stunned and asked with narrowed eyes. He had already guessed something.

Luo Qihong nodded. "It's a local company."

"Did Luo Sheng act alone or did he have allies?" Liang Botao asked.

"For such a large acquisition, there must be allies." Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Xinhe Company, Huang Ting is visiting."

"It seems that Mr. Liang has already guessed that it is the Landmark Company. What do you think our chances of winning are?"

"Not high. I personally think the chance of winning is at most 3%." Liang Botao raised three fingers. "Luo Sheng still needs to make plans to cash out and make a profit."

"Well, you have to make a profit, but there is more than one way to cash out." Luo Qihong's mouth showed a hint of cunning.

Hearing this, Liang Botao narrowed his eyes and said after a moment of contemplation, "Does Luo Sheng want to blackmail the Central Properties of Hong Kong Holdings? Or its newly listed company?"

"Among those two companies, only Mandarin Oriental Hotel has some value. Dairy International is just milk that has been squeezed dry of its value," said Luo Qihong.

"Mr. Luo, please forgive me for being frank. When Pao Yue-kong was fighting with the Wharf Group, he failed to get the Hong Kong Land Development to cede the Golden Gate Building, Chater House and Prince's Building in Central. It is difficult for you to achieve your goal," said Liang Botao.

"Things are different now than they were in 79. Simon Keswick has made it clear that Hutchison Whampoa has a price. I think he will learn from the lesson of the battle with Wharf Holdings." Luo Qihong disagrees with Liang Botao's analysis, but it will still be difficult to divide up Hutchison Whampoa.

"What Luo Sheng said makes sense, but I still hope you are mentally prepared." Liang Botao continued, "With CITIC Bank as a backer, it is not a problem for it to provide 1 billion Hong Kong dollars in acquisition funds."

"Mr. Luo, we are old friends. Let me remind you that even if the interest rate is low, a loan of HK$1 billion will cost HK$7 million per month. I think this is a huge burden. The interest will be HK$8 million per year."

In Liang Botao's eyes, Luo Qihong would not be able to repay the 1 billion yuan loan in a short period of time.

"I understand this." Luo Qihong said, "I also understand what Mr. Liang means. If the acquisition case reaches a stalemate, I will cash out and leave."

"Okay, then I will complete the acquisition of Yongan Group as soon as possible."

"Mr. Liang, I want you to handle this acquisition, but Huang Tingfang still needs you to be in charge in person, and try to do it before Luo Fuqi & Sons." Luo Qihong reminded.

"I understand. I will choose a time tomorrow to visit Mr. Huang at Xinhe Company."

"You can tell Mr. Huang that I asked you to find him." Luo Qihong didn't mind supporting Liang Botao.

"Thank you, Mr. Luo!" Liang Botao knew very well that this kind of acquisition was rare, and if he didn't fight for it, he would almost lose the opportunity.

For such a large acquisition, the profits will be extremely considerable, definitely over 100 million yuan.

It was January 87.

It was rumored in the market that Run Run Shaw sold his 23% stake in Hong Kong Television to the powerful Australian tycoon Alan Pang for HK$14 billion.

Of course, this is not because Run Run Shaw is eager to cash out and invest in some big project, but because Run Run Shaw hopes to use the Australian television network of Penta Television controlled by Pang Yalun to develop international business, so that Hong Kong Television has the opportunity to expand its distribution.

Once the transaction is completed, Run Run Shaw and Shaw Brothers will only hold 18% of Hong Kong Television's shares.

However, Run Run Shaw has been running Hong Kong Television Company for six years, and other shareholders will also support him. In addition to his usual prestige, Pang Yalun cannot pose a threat to him for the time being.

When Luo Qihong heard the news, his face was full of sneers. He knew very well what kind of person Pang Yalun was. He was a hungry wolf, and Run Run Shaw had let the wolf into the house.

"Boss, according to reliable information, Pang Yalun's Penda International Company is in contact with the Hong Kong Land Development and seems to be interested in acquiring the Hong Kong Land Development's luxury residential building in the Mid-Levels." Chen Zhilong reported.

"These foreign companies are becoming more and more active in Hong Kong, damaging the interests of many peer companies. They are also afraid of being choked to death." Luo Qihong said with a sneer.

Zhaoan Real Estate Company was naturally very interested in the luxury properties in the Mid-Levels, but it was seriously short of funds. It was not a good decision to raise funds again after just raising funds. Moreover, De'an Company was raising funds to participate in the acquisition of the Landmark Group and had basically no time to spare.

"There is another piece of news. Pang Yalun is trying to find connections to contact the head of the Li Hiu-shin family. His purpose should be to acquire the Li family's shares in Hong Kong Television and take control of Hong Kong Television." Chen Zhilong continued to report.

"Does Run Run Shaw know this news?" Luo Qihong asked.

"We don't know yet because Pang Ya-lun is asking Penta International to help Hong Kong TV to build its TV business in Australia. Run Run Shaw doesn't have time and he wouldn't have thought Pang Ya-lun would take action so quickly," explained Chen Zhilong.

"In this case, Benda International will need to spend more than 20 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash. Where does Pang Yalun's funds come from?" Luo Qihong asked.

"In recent times, Pang Yalun has increased his investment in Hong Kong. According to statistics, it has exceeded HK$50 billion, so 6% of the funds for these acquisition projects come from bank loans," said Chen Zhilong.

"How is Penda International in Australia?" Luo Qihong asked.

"Due to the good economic conditions, although Australia's Benda International has a lot of debt, we haven't had the opportunity to take action yet." Chen Zhilong said in a weak tone.

"Since Pang Yalun likes Hong Kong properties so much, you should get him more." Luo Qihong said with a sly smile.

"Yes, I know what to do." Chen Zhilong said.

If he could acquire Benda International, Luo Qihong would immediately have a foundation in Australia, and all that would remain would be capital injection and expansion.

Moreover, it is very convenient for Luo Qihong to handle this matter in Hong Kong.

Furama Hotel Central Meeting Room
Luo Qihong gave the Fu family enough face and went to negotiate in person.

Fu Houze of the Fu family received Luo Qihong, the actual manager of the Furama Hotel.

"Hello, Luo Sheng!"

"Hello, Mr. Fu!"

"Luo Sheng's name is well-known. He defeated the big British companies and brought glory to us Chinese." Fu Houze is much older than Luo Qihong, but he has to bow his head and flatter him.

"This is just a normal business action, it's nothing, thank you for the compliment, Mr. Fu." Luo Qihong waved his hand modestly. Now he was concerned about maintaining his reputation.

The two of them complimented each other for a few words and then got down to business.

(End of this chapter)