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Chapter 920: Exchange of Interests (Part 1)
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"Hey, Director Liu!"
"Well, is it convenient for you to talk there now?"
"convenient!"
"That's good, I tell you, listen, the acquisition negotiations with Swire Group will be stopped for now, but don't stop completely, just drag them with them, and then slowly sell off our shares in China Thai Airways!" Liu Dong
Explained.
"Take action?" Zhang Fan said in surprise.
Now that Cathay Pacific's shares are sold, will all his hard work in the past few days be in vain?
"That's right, but instead of selling all the shares, you can stop as long as you sell half of the shares! But remember, you must sell when the stock price is at a high level!"
In the past few days, due to Liu Dong's pursuit of Cathay Pacific shares, Cathay Pacific shares in the Hong Kong stock market bucked the trend and rose. Although the stock price has not yet recovered to the pre-9.11 stock price, it is still far behind. This is also the background of the Swire Group's depression in the international aviation industry.
Next, one of the reasons why I still insist on not buying it!
"I understand, Director Liu!"
Although he didn't quite understand Liu Dong's intention, Zhang Fan still faithfully carried out Liu Dong's order.
"Remember, the shares should be released slowly and don't attract too much attention!"
After the explanation, Liu Dong also hung up the phone. Now he already owns 26.59% of Cathay Pacific shares, making him the second largest shareholder after Swire Group. With the current stock price of Cathay Pacific, even if Liu Dong only sells
Half of the shares in his hand can be exchanged for him nearly 600 million US dollars!
And this fund will be used by him to acquire Swire Pacific Co., Ltd.!
Of course, compared to Swire Pacific's huge market capitalization of nearly US$5.8 billion, Liu Dong's 600 million alone is definitely not enough, so the formal acquisition will have to wait until Standard Chartered Bank acquires it!
"But we don't have to wait long!" Liu Dong said to himself as he looked at the rising sun outside.
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Two days later, Liu Dong arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport again. When he saw the white young man walking out surrounded by four sturdy bodyguards, Liu Dong smiled and greeted him!
"Liu, my friend. It's such a joy to see you again!"
"Me too, Steven!"
After the two hugged each other passionately, Liu Dong smiled and said, "I thought you would come here by private plane?"
"I think so, but you know that things between us need to be kept secret!" Steven Rockefeller said with a smile.
"Of course!" After nodding, "Let's go. Since you said it should be kept secret, you can stay at my house temporarily for the next few days. It just so happens that I still have a lot of vacant houses there!"
"Okay, of course there is no problem. But you have seen that there are quite a few of us. Are you sure your house can accommodate us?" Steven Rockefeller pointed to the bodyguard behind him, as well as the two other secretaries and a secretary who were accompanying him.
The half-hundred-year-old man must be an appraisal expert!
Although Hong Kong is developed, it is also a globally known high-density population distribution area.
"Don't worry, it's no problem to double it again!" Liu Dong said with a smile.
"Then let's go!"
Many companies under the Steven Rockefeller family have branches in Hong Kong. However, because the transaction with Liu Dong is too important, and the information must be hidden as much as possible, Steven Rockefeller really hopes to live in Liu Dong.
villa.
Of course, Liu Dong and Steven were sitting in the same car!
"Old friend, you have been living a wonderful life during this period. You disappeared inexplicably in Colombia for more than two months, and as soon as you returned to Hong Kong, you caused a huge storm. Even I in the United States heard about it, 1.5 billion US dollars, tsk tsk.
It’s an enviable sum of money!”
Listening to the other party's words, Liu Dong smiled. It was obvious that Steve planned to learn some details from his own mouth. The gambling in Macau was just an excuse, and the things in Colombia were what they were really curious about!
"I didn't expect that I am already so valued in the Rockefeller family. You all know my every move very clearly!" Liu Dong said with a meaningful smile.
However, in the face of his calm questioning, Steven Rockefeller smiled and said without any abnormality: "Of course we are concerned about Mr. Liu's whereabouts. After all, there are tens of billions of dollars in transactions between us!"
"Speaking of transactions, I'm curious, have you met all my requirements?" Compared with the surveillance he received, Liu Dong was obviously more concerned about the gains he was about to get!
“Absolutely richer than you imagine!”
Looking at the slightly proud smile on Steven Rockefeller's face, Liu Dong said: "Then I can't wait!"
After that, no one talked about the transaction anymore, but just chatted casually. Soon, four black BMW cars had already brought a group of people to Liu Dong's villa in Repulse Bay.
Because the company has too many things to do in the year-end review recently, Lin Ling has already gone to work in Quancheng, so apart from the bodyguard, Liu Dong lives alone in the entire villa, except of course the bodyguard!
And this is why Liu Dong dared to let Steven Rockefeller and his entourage move in! If Lin Ling was still here, none of these light bulbs would even think of moving in.
"Liu, seriously, your villa is so small!"
After looking around, Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but complain.
"Do you think Hong Kong is the United States? It only has an area of square kilometers, but more than 7 million people live there. Although my villa is only more than 2,000 square meters, it is already considered a luxury house in Hong Kong!"
Steven Rockefeller also knew what Liu Dong said, so he just mentioned it and then changed the topic!
"Liu, can our transaction begin now?"
"Start? Did I hear you right? Steven, don't you Americans pay the most attention to personal enjoyment? After a day's flight from New York to Hong Kong, you didn't propose to rest first, but planned to work?" Liu Dong
Surprised.
You must know that Americans would rather not be paid double or even triple the salary for overtime, but they must also ensure that they have sufficient rest time. This is completely different from China. In the eyes of Americans, Chinese, Japanese and Koreans treat their bosses
His obedience and work attitude are simply incredible!
"Liu, although Americans enjoy life, they also love work!" Steve Rockefeller said.
Although he also wanted to lie in bed and rest after flying for more than ten hours, this transaction was very important to the Rockefeller family, and Steven still carried his father's instructions, so he wanted to do it as soon as possible.
Complete the transaction and avoid long nights and dreams. You must know that Liu Dong has postponed the transaction time more than once!
"Okay, in that case, come with me!"
Liu Dong nodded, and then took Steven Rockefeller to the study on the second floor!
After the two parties sat down, Liu Dong took out the key from the drawer behind the desk, then picked up the oil painting "Eagle" that was placed in the corner with the inside facing in, walked to the sofa, and put the things in his hands on the low table.
"You just leave such an important thing casually, aren't you afraid that others will steal it?" Steven Rockefeller, who saw the whole process in his eyes, said in surprise.
"Haha, Steven, there is an old Chinese saying that 'the more dangerous the place, the safer it is'. I think you should understand the meaning!"
Steven Rockefeller nodded. When anyone thinks of treasure, the first thought is where it is hidden? And this sentence obviously takes advantage of people's thinking!
The more a place can be seen by everyone at a glance, the less eye-catching it is! Just like few people know how many steps there are on the stairs in their home, or how many cups they have for drinking water at home, but the amount of savings at home is unknown.
Clearly!
What is on the surface is often the easiest thing to ignore!
"The brilliance of Chinese civilization, especially the language and writing, is really intoxicating!" Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but say.
After hearing this, Liu Dong smiled and said, "All the things I promised you are here. Where is the thing I want?"
"Haha, Liu, don't worry! This is your territory. No one will break their promise, not even the Rockefeller family!"
After finishing speaking, Steven Rockefeller waved. Soon, the fifty-year-old man standing behind him with a solemn expression stepped forward, took out a magnifying glass from his pocket, and then first picked up the one Liu Dong placed on the table.
The key was carefully identified.
Liu Dong also knew that this procedure was necessary, so he didn't say much.
After waiting for about half an hour, the keys and paintings have been authenticated!
After getting a positive answer from the appraiser he brought, Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief!
"Liu, you are indeed a trustworthy partner!"
Facing Steven Rockefeller's praise, Liu Dong felt a little ashamed because he had already destroyed the treasure map in the Swiss Bank in advance.
However, the feeling of shame came and went even faster. Although the Rockefeller family paid some price this time, the huge sum of billions of dollars was not given to him in vain. He will have to pay it back in the future, which is almost equivalent to "giving him nothing for nothing."
The wolf got two important clues related to the treasure from Liu Dong, which gave them an advantage!
"Should I take out what I want now?" Liu Dong said.
"certainly!"
He reached out and took the password box from the secretary, put it on the table and opened it, and a stack of folders appeared inside!
Looking at these folders, Liu Dong's eyes showed a trace of urgency!
If today's transaction can be completed, a Fortune 500-level super banking group will be born in his hands!
"Liu, this is the equity certificate of First Republic Bank. We spent US$1.5 billion to acquire all its shares from Merrill Lynch. You only need to sign it. This is the 34th largest bank in the United States.
It belongs to you!"
…………………………………………………………………………………… (To be continued.)