372, the first step in acquiring Hehe International
After meeting with TVB executives, Chu Huan returned to Jiahu Building.
Just after I came back, I learned from Xu Yi that Qi Dezun from Hehe International was looking for him in a hurry.
After thinking for a while, Chu Huan asked Xu Yi to leave his office, while Chu Huan personally called Qi Dezun's office.
After answering Chu Huan's call, Qi Dezun looked very excited: "Ah Huan, do you have time now? Let's meet!"
Chu Huan looked at the watch on his hand and said calmly: "Not now, I have a meeting to hold soon... Yes, it is very important... Well, we will be there tonight
The Five Sacred Mountains will meet!"
Then Chu Huan hung up the phone and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
He didn't have any meetings to hold, but Chu Huan still decided to give Qi Dezun a break because Chu Huan knew why Qi Dezun called him.
The life of Hehe International is becoming more and more difficult day by day. Problems in overseas investment projects are one after another. In addition, Qi Dezun invested in the Swiss franc in order to help Hehe International survive the difficulties, and the Swiss franc plummeted. The situation of Hehe International has been reduced.
The capital chain has completely collapsed.
Now there is sudden news in the market about Chu Huan's acquisition of TVB shares, which makes Qi Dezun see some opportunities. Although Hehe International's TVB equity is only more than 20 million, it is a drop in the bucket for Hehe International's current situation.
But it’s better than nothing!
Maybe with this capital, I can lead Hehe International to get over this hurdle!
Qi Dezun could only think like this.
But how could Chu Huan let Qi Dezun go through this hurdle? The acquisition of Hehe International is one of Chu Huan's most important projects in Xiangjiang this year, so Chu Huan definitely cannot let Qi Dezun lead Hehe International through this hurdle.
But if Chu Huan wants to successfully obtain Hehe International, the relationship with Qi Dezun cannot be too tense, so now he can only continue to deal with the other party.
It was not until evening that Chu Huan arrived at the Wuyue Club, and then met Qi Dezun, who was a little anxious.
At this time, Qi Dezun was only 58 years old, but the age on his face had exceeded that of Shao Yifu. It was obvious that the affairs of Hehe International during this period had made Qi Dezun mentally and physically exhausted.
Chu Huan asked knowingly: "Mr. Taipan, what's wrong with you? I haven't seen you for several months. Why are you so old?"
At this time, Qi Dezun did not once again show off his elegance as the chief executive of one of the four major foreign companies in Hong Kong in front of Chu Huan. Instead, he smiled bitterly and said to Chu Huan: "Ah Huan, you are finally here!"
Chu Huan said: "You also know that Black and White Video just acquired TVB and is now reorganizing the group company. There are indeed a lot of things going on."
Qi Dezun did not doubt Chu Huan's explanation, because this is human nature, and said: "Ah Huan, if you want to acquire TVB, why don't you come to us, Hehe International? We, Hehe International, also have more than two million shares in our hands.
TVB equity!"
Chu Huan made a surprised expression, and then smiled: "It turns out that what Mr. Taipan said is that Hehe International is different from HSBC. I think Hehe International has always been committed to building a comprehensive consortium, so the shares of TVB in its hands
There will definitely be some use in keeping it, and besides, TVB’s shares don’t have much money, so who are you buying them from?”
Qi Dezun smiled more and more bitterly. The Chu Huan now was indeed not the Chu Huan before. He said that the shares worth more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars were not worth much.
Thinking back to the scene when Chu Huan was scheming against the milk company and Land, Qi Dezun felt as if he was in another world.
"At this moment, Ah Huan, haven't you heard about Hehe International recently?" Qi Dezun asked Chu Huan.
Chu Huan said with a smile: "I went to Japan some time ago, and I just returned to Xiangjiang not long ago. Since then, I have been busy with the acquisition of TVB and the reorganization of the media group."
Speaking of this, Chu Huan showed a worried expression and asked Qi Dezun: "Is Hehe International encountering any problems now?"
Qi Dezun pondered for a while, and suddenly said with true emotion: "Ah Huan, what do you think of the relationship between the two of us?"
Chu Huan immediately said categorically: "Of course there is no problem. If it weren't for your help, Mr. Taipan, I might not be up now!"
Qi Dezun waved his hand and said: "According to your ability, Ah Huan, I believe you would have achieved what you have achieved today even without me taking action back then. This time, I really have no other choice, so I came to ask for help from you, Ah Huan."
of!"
Chu Huan said: "If Mr. Taipan has anything to say, just say it. If I can personally provide any help, of course there will be no problem!"
Qi Dezun showed a hint of surprise and immediately said: "We at Hehe International want to sell the shares of TVB. At the same time, our company also wants to borrow a sum of money from you, Ah Huan!"
Sure enough, it was about borrowing money... Chu Huan looked thoughtful, and then asked Qi Dezun: "I don't know at what price Mr. Taipan is going to sell TVB's shares. At the same time, your company wants to borrow money."
How much?"
Hearing Chu Huan's idea, Qi Dezun immediately said: "TVB's shares will be sold to you at the current market price. As for borrowing money, our company wants to borrow 200 million!"
Chu Huan showed a troubled expression and said: "Mr. Taipan, I remember last year, didn't your company develop a very large project in Indonesia? Why is it still short of money now?"
Last year, Qi Dezun proposed to Chu Huan to join the Indonesian project in order to raise more funds to help Hutchison International survive this crisis.
At that time, Qi Dezun proposed 80 million Hong Kong dollars, but Chu Huan refused because he was short of cash. Now Qi Dezun not only wants to sell the TVB shares, but also wants to borrow 200 million Hong Kong dollars!
Qi Dezun's face turned red, showing an embarrassed look. Finally he gritted his teeth and said directly to Chu Huan: "At this time, I don't want to hide it from you, Ah Huan. There are some problems with the project in Indonesia. The entire Hehe International
We can no longer hold on to the funds for a few months. If you don’t help, Huan, I’m worried that Hutchison International will not be able to survive in the end!”
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chu Huan looked at Qi Dezun in surprise and couldn't help asking: "No way, a company as big as Hutchison International would do it for a project
Can’t survive it?”
After finishing speaking, Chu Huan showed a surprised expression and said: "Hutchison International has a lot of debts, right?"
Qi Dezun sighed and said: "Now that the matter has been brought to this point, I will tell you everything, Ah Huan. The company's current debt has exceeded the warning line, and the company's shareholders no longer agree to the group's payment to
Got a bank loan.
And among the shareholders of Hutchison International is HSBC..."
HSBC is definitely thinking about Hutchison International now, but it doesn't necessarily want to keep Hutchison International in its hands. After all, according to the "Company Law" and "Banking Law", banks are not allowed to engage in non-financial business...
.In other words, banks can invest in some non-financial service company groups, but they cannot completely control them. This is why HSBC can control Hang Seng, but cannot control Hutchison International for a long time.
But HSBC must be thinking about things in Hutchison International, and earn the most in line with its own interests. Although HSBC also had shares in Hutchison International before, and was one of the major shareholders, because Hutchison International was still completely in the
Under Qi Dezun's control, HSBC was very dissatisfied with some of Qi Dezun's actions because of the previous incident of Qi Dezun borrowing Swiss francs.
Therefore, in HSBC's view, finding a more obedient agent to join Hutchison International is the right way to go.
This is also the reason why in another time and space, HSBC sold Hutchison Whampoa to Li Jiacheng.
After Qi Dezun resigned from the executive position of Hutchison International, HSBC hired Wei Li, known as the company's doctor, to take charge of Hutchison Whampoa's business. However, it turned out that Wei Li was also an arrogant person and was not satisfied with HSBC's performance in his own business.
After HSBC couldn't stand Wei Li and Wei Li's management team, they chose to sell their shares in Hutchison to the more obedient Li Jiacheng.
At this time, Chu Huan did not answer Qi Dezun's question immediately, but was thinking.
According to Chu Huan's wishes, in September this year, when Hutchison International was completely hit by thunder, Chu Huan entered the board of directors of Hutchison International with the Hutchison International shares he purchased on the stock market, and then teamed up with Qi Dezun to first introduce HSBC's suggestions.
Get rid of him, and finally Chu Huan will compete with Qi Dezun.
But the consequence of doing so would definitely be to antagonize HSBC, which is why Chu Huan chose to support Roy Bentley.
Although Roy Bentley can't bring him much help in this matter, if Roy Bentley can really take the position of HSBC's top class, then Chu Huan can rely on Roy Bentley to
Turley's relationship repairs its own relationship with HSBC.
But now Qi Dezun has come to borrow money from him again. If he lends it to the other party, Hehe International is likely to survive this difficulty. Then the possibility of getting Hutchison International himself is not impossible, but it will be more difficult.
But if he continues to choose to sit on the sidelines, how much of his relationship with Qi Dezun will be left when the storm hits Hehe International in September?
Will Qi Dezun definitely choose to stand on his side when the time comes?
When thinking of this, Chu Huan found that his previous plan was a bit taken for granted.
"Mr. Taipan, it stands to reason that I am also a shareholder of Hehe International, so there is no problem in lending money to the company, but this money..."
Chu Huan said hesitantly.
When Hehe International joined the Huaye City project, Chu Huan chose to exchange shares for shares and obtained 5% of Hehe International's shares.
Qi Dezun looked at Chu Huan worriedly and asked: "It's Ah Huan, are you having some difficulty with the cash in your hand?"
Not everyone can come up with 200 million in cash.
Chu Huan thought for a moment, made a decision, then shook his head and said: "I can afford 200 million Hong Kong dollars, but there is something I want to discuss with Mr. Taipan!"
Qi Dezun's expression was a bit complicated. In fact, most people who have borrowed money have this idea. When borrowing money, they hope that the other party will lend the money to him happily, and then don't ask other questions, because this will make the borrower very uncomfortable.
of embarrassment.
Although Qi Dezun did not have such thoughts at this time, he understood Chu Huan. Since Chu Huan said that he had the money, if Chu Huan really wanted to lend it to him, he could directly lend it to him, but he also said
There are other things.
Qi Dezun felt that Chu Huan had other things to do.
"Ah Huan, what do you want to say?"
Chu Huan said: "I want to use this money to acquire shares of Hehe International!"
In the end, Chu Huan chose to tell Qi Dezun of his plan in advance.
This is a risky move. If it doesn't work well, Chu Huan's plan will be made public, and it will be significantly more difficult for Chu Huan to obtain Hehe International.
Sure enough, after hearing what Chu Huan said, Qi Dezun's expression immediately showed a vigilant look.
Chu Huan spent 200 million Hong Kong dollars to acquire the shares of Hehe International. According to the current share price of Hehe International, the 200 million Hong Kong dollars was enough for Chu Huan to become the absolute controlling shareholder of Hutchison International.
What was the market value of Hehe International at its peak?
More than 7.2 billion Hong Kong dollars!
What is the current market value of Hehe International?
390 million Hong Kong dollars!
This is because of the Huaye City project, otherwise, the market value of Hehe International will be even lower!
Two hundred million Hong Kong dollars is enough for Chu Huan to become the largest shareholder of Hehe International at this time.
Qi Dezun single-handedly led Hehe International from a third-rate British-funded consortium in Hong Kong to one of the four major foreign banks. It is impossible to say that he has no feelings for Hehe International.
Now Chu Huan actually wants to acquire Hehe International?
Qi Dezun couldn't accept it at the first time.
"Ahuan, are you kidding?"
Now that the matter has been revealed, Chu Huan no longer needs to hide it, and talks openly and honestly to Qi Dezun: "Mr. Taipan, you know the current situation of Hehe International, and I also know that if there is no injection of foreign capital, then Hehe International will
There are only a few months left to live.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Once the capital chain of Hehe International is broken, it will inevitably cause a chain reaction. HSBC has already been dissatisfied with you, Mr. Taipan. I think you should compare this matter.
Everyone knows that HSBC will definitely be on the opposite side of you at that time.
As a result, the control of Hehe International has changed hands, and Mr. Taipan, your glory in the first half of your life will be destroyed!"
Chu Huan's last words made Qi Dezun fall into silence.
Qi Dezun is a very proud person. In fact, the character of the top executives of the four major foreign banks in Hong Kong has more or less the shortcoming of being very proud.
Because they relied on their influence in England and England's control over Xiangjiang, they achieved great success in the entrepreneurial or development stages.
And this success has also created their proud character.
What is Qi Dezun's greatest pride in this life?
He led Hehe International from a third-rate British-owned foreign company to one of the four major foreign companies in Hong Kong. If his ending ends up in the way Chu Huan said, then in the future, Qi Dezun will inevitably be unable to forgive himself.
things.
Chu Huan's words can be said to have directly touched Qi Dezun's heart.
"Tell me your suggestions!"
Finally, Qi Dezun gave a noncommittal lecture to Chu Huan.
At this time, it was no longer a matter of seeking help from Chu Huan, but a matter of whether to let Chu Huan invest in Hehe International. In Qi Dezun's opinion, the relationship between the two parties had changed.
Chu Huan didn't care about Qi Dezun's attitude. After all, if his plan could succeed, Qi Dezun would be the most important part of it!
"I will come up with the funds, and you, Mr. Taipan, will be responsible for purchasing the shares held by other shareholders of Hehe International. At that time, these shares will be held by an overseas investment company. Mr. Taipan will then lead Hehe International out of the current quagmire.
At the same time, Mr. Taipan also needs to cooperate with me to do some other things during this period. When Hehe International is completely out of the current quagmire in the future, Mr. Taipan, please sell all the shares of Hehe International in your hands at twice the current market price.
Sell me the shares of International!"
This is Chu Huan's plan. If Qi Dezun can agree to Chu Huan's plan, then Chu Huan can avoid being at odds with HSBC at this stage, and at the same time buy more time for Roy Bentley.
Only if Roy Bentley becomes HSBC's head coach will the situation be most beneficial to Chu Huan!
After Qi Dezun heard what Chu Huan said, his mind was also spinning rapidly. First of all, Chu Huan's proposal would definitely help Hehe International overcome this difficulty, but the problem was even more serious.
That is, his wealth will shrink extremely. At this time, Qi Dezun's shares in Hehe International are almost 27%.
Although Hehe International currently has a market capitalization of less than 400 million, looking at it this way, the value of Qi Dezun's shares is only over 100 million.
However, the real value of Hehe International itself is by no means more than this amount. At this stage, the real asset value of Hehe International is at least 4 billion Hong Kong dollars.
In other words, the value of the stocks in his hands should be more than one billion Hong Kong dollars, but now Chu Huan only wants to buy them with more than 200 million...
"Mr. Taipan, I know that the value of Hehe International's assets is definitely more than the amount I mentioned, but don't forget, the current situation of Hutchison International. Without my help, maybe Hehe International can survive this difficulty, but
You will definitely lose Hehe International. At that time, in the history of Hehe International, how will future generations describe you? They will say that you are a big class member who was kicked out!"
Chu Huan continued to use words to stimulate Qi Dezun's nerves.
After Qi Dezun heard this, his expression moved slightly. This kind of evaluation was unacceptable to Qi Dezun.
"I think no one knows the exact amount of the wealth you have accumulated in Xiangjiang over the years except you. With a decent and glorious ending, a wealth that no one else can match, you will spend the rest of your life in
Isn’t it a better choice to live in glory and applause?”
Even if he gives a stick to a sweet date, Chu Huan is well versed in negotiation skills.
In fact, this is Chu Huan reminding Qi Dezun of another matter. Hehe International has encountered operational difficulties, but it is not that Qi Dezun has encountered any personal difficulties.
After running Hehe International for so many years, the dividends alone are enough to make Qi Dezun one of the richest people in Hong Kong. Coupled with the convenience that he has brought to himself by controlling Hehe International over the years, as Chu Huan said, Qi Dezun has
His wealth is indeed unimaginable by others.
But even with such wealth, Qi Dezun still did not choose to provide help to Hehe International when it came to the difficulties he encountered, but instead sought foreign aid.
There are actually two reasons for this.
The first reason is that Qi Dezun is now the largest shareholder of Hehe International, but he is not the absolute controlling shareholder. If he proposes to inject capital, he will have to discuss it with all the other shareholders, and among them, the shareholders represented by HSBC will definitely not
I will agree to this.
Qi Dezun even mentioned this proposal at the shareholders' meeting of Hehe International, but it has been rejected by the board of directors of Hehe International.
One is because of the obstruction of HSBC, and the other is because the current stock market situation in Xiangjiang is not improving. Those shareholders do not know whether their money can truly lead the company through this difficulty!
The second reason why Qi Dezun seeks foreign aid is actually here, because Qi Dezun also knows that the current Hehe International is in deep trouble, and he himself does not know whether he will be able to lead Hehe International through this crisis if he injects funds.
Difficulties.
Once you get through it, everything will be fine.
But if you can't get through it, then you will suffer losses on both sides.
"Twice the current market value is definitely not allowed. If you really want Hehe International, Ah Huan, you should buy my shares according to the stock price at that time!"
At this time, Qi Dezun was already a little moved, otherwise he would not have discussed the specific number with Chu Huan!
Although Chu Huan really wants to acquire Hehe International, it does not mean that Chu Huan will endlessly satisfy Qi Dezun's requirements. If it is not possible, Chu Huan can wait until September to acquire Hehe International.
Although that would put him at odds with HSBC, in comparison, Chu Huan believed that even if he had an enmity with HSBC, the price he would pay would not be higher than the price he would have to pay after Hehe International's stock price returned to normal!
So Chu Huan shook his head and said: "Mr. Taipan, you know that is impossible, because you and I both know that without my joining, no one knows whether Hehe International can survive this difficulty."
Qi Dezun had already figured out the whole thing at this time, and what he said was naturally becoming more coherent.
"I can't say it. Even if I help Ah Huan acquire the shares of Hehe International, we will need to jointly inject capital into the company. In this case, I personally still need to invest."
The 200 million Chu Huan spent was only used to acquire the shares of Hehe International, which means that the money will go into the hands of those who sell Hehe International shares, and Chu Huan and Qi Dezun want to lead the current Hehe International out of this situation.
If the situation is difficult at that time, then it is still necessary to inject funds into the company.
This was what Qi Dezun was interested in at this time.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "I can personally sign some contracts with Mr. Taipan. I will bear the funds you need to inject for your shares!"
Qi Dezun understood that these were not his only trump cards, so he still smiled and preached.
"Ah Huan, if I don't agree to your promise, I believe that with your personal financial resources, you will definitely be able to acquire Hehe International in the future. However, doing business in Hong Kong is not just about money. When the time comes, neither the Hong Kong government nor HSBC will do it.
I hope you can gain control of Hehe International, so you will think of this secret way of secretly letting me hold the shares of Hehe International on your behalf."
This is where Chu Huan is helpless.
Although Ma Jizu has begun to invest politically in Japan, Europe and the United States for Chu Huan, this is a long-term matter, and it is basically impossible to achieve results at this stage.
As Qi Dezun said, doing business in Hong Kong is not just about having money. You also have to consider the factors of the Hong Kong government and the British government behind the Hong Kong government.
Not to mention, Chu Huan still has more things to do after acquiring Hehe International!
The Chinese businessmen in Xiangjiang can really stand up in Xiangjiang, not because the development of Chinese businessmen is getting better and better, but because the situation in their hometown has stabilized.
Only in this way can the status of Hong Kong Chinese businessmen in Hong Kong be truly improved.
In another time and space, the first business practice of Xiangjiang Chinese-owned companies annexing foreign-funded enterprises occurred in 1977, when Li Jiacheng acquired the American-owned Yonggao Company.
It was precisely after the situation in their hometown stabilized that foreign-funded companies in Xiangjiang became uncertain about the future situation in Xiangjiang, which led them to start preparing to withdraw from business activities in Xiangjiang.
Therefore, it is not a good thing if the country is too weak and an individual is too strong, but if the country is strong and the individual is strong, this is definitely a good thing.
Especially in a place like Xiangjiang.
Chu Huan looked at Qi Dezun in deep thought and said: "Three times, three times the current market value, if Mr. Taipan agrees, we can start this plan immediately, but if Mr. Taipan doesn't agree, I don't care. There are people in Xiangjiang
There are many businesses that can be done, and the acquisition of Hehe International is not the only business!"
Seeing Chu Huan's firm attitude, Qi Dezun knew that this was Chu Huan's final bottom line.
After thinking for a while, he said: "This matter is too big. I can't give you an accurate answer now. I need to think about it for a while!"
Chu Huan nodded slightly, expressing his understanding of this. If the plan agreed upon by the two really succeeds, then this business can be regarded as a business move that changes the business landscape of Hong Kong.
Qi Dezun said that it takes time to think about it, which is also the case.
"But I hope that when we don't have a final conclusion on this matter, only the two of us know about it, and no third person knows about it!"
Chu Huan preached to Qi Dezun.
Qi Dezun nodded and said: "This is natural!"
...
Qi Dezun went back and thought about it. It would be impossible to reach a conclusion on this matter within a month or two, or even longer.
Qi Dezun must first find a way to see if he can turn the tide on his own without accepting Chu Huan's suggestion.
If possible, Qi Dezun would naturally not have to hand over Hehe International.
But Chu Huan's suggestion, in Qi Dezun's opinion at this time, was just an extra guarantee.
Only when things develop to the point where Qi Dezun loses hope will he really consider Chu Huan's suggestion.
At this time, Chu Huan also temporarily took his mind away from this matter, and instead focused on the upcoming land auction held by the Hong Kong government.
For Chu Huan, the acquisition of Hehe International is something that he cannot control 100%, but Chu Huan can definitely control the auction of the land in East Tsim Sha Tsui.
Today, Chu Huan took a car to the location of this piece of land. It is still just a wasteland, but Chu Huan understands that it will not be long before this place becomes a huge wealth made of reinforced concrete.
"Ah Huan!"
Just when Chu Huan was checking, he heard a familiar voice.
Chu Huan looked around and saw Huang Tingfang from Sino Real Estate and Guo Henian from Singapore!
...
Ps: Recommend a friend's book, "I Can Travel into the Legendary Game" to gain the ability to enter the legendary game. You can bring game items out of reality, and you can also bring real-life items into the game.
Just by looking at the name, you can tell that it is a legendary novel. Friends who like this genre can check it out~~