Lin Zhichao is attending the meeting in the conference room of Asia Shipping, a listed company.
Madden Jr. is still the chairman of the board of directors, and Lin Zhichao is the vice chairman of the board of directors. Originally, Madden Jr. intended to give up the position, after all, his shares were far less than those of Lin Zhichao; however, Lin Zhichao gave in and allowed him to continue to serve as chairman of the board of directors. After all, Don't rush.
Asia Shipping was founded in 1941 and went public in 1948. It was originally part of Wheelock Group, but now Lin Zhichao has obtained the majority shareholder seat.
Xiao Maden transferred the equity twice in a row, and Lin Zhichao took 30% of the equity at a cost of 22 million Hong Kong dollars. Subsequently, Asia Shipping issued 20% of new shares at the end of May, raising about 20 million Hong Kong dollars.
In this issuance of new shares, Maden gave up the subscription, while Lin Zhichao paid all the shares, so his shareholding increased to 41% (total share capital of 18 million shares). The Wheelock Group only holds about 20% of the shares, which is much lower than that of Global Shipping.
During the meeting, Lin Zhichao asked: "How much is the total amount of funds in the account?"
Norbert, the foreign deputy general manager, said wisely: "The total cash flow is 28.5 million Hong Kong dollars!"
In recent times, this Chinese tycoon has begun to participate in the "power grab", including raising funds, all planned by Lin Zhichao.
Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "With these funds, I am planning to go to Japan to build a 100,000-ton oil tanker for operation. Does anyone have any objections?"
Little Madden then said: "I support this proposal!"
Subsequently, all directors and senior executives also agreed.
Lin Zhichao officially began to take charge of the company. Asia Shipping's annual income is 7 to 8 million Hong Kong dollars, and its market value has risen to 120 million Hong Kong dollars. This is because Lin Zhichao's joining has a boost to the stock.
However, Lin Zhichao believes that his shareholding is still too small, and he will strive to issue new shares next year to slowly support his shareholding to more than 50%.
After all, a 100,000-ton oil tanker is worth HK$50 million. When it is delivered next year, Asia Shipping's funds will be more than HK$35 million at most. At the same time, if some ships are purchased during the period, the funds will be even more insufficient.
Of course, fixed-interest bonds can also be issued for financing. Because it is a British-owned listed company, it is a guarantee of credibility in the eyes of investors.
After the meeting, Xiao Maden and Lin Zhichao chatted in the office.
"Lin Sheng, there is also a shipping company under Wheelock - Longfeng Investment Co., Ltd., which was established in 1918. I plan to list it in the next two years. If you are interested, you can join the stock stakes."
Lin Zhichao was not surprised. There are many subsidiaries of the Wheelock Group, and it is easier for these foreign companies to go public. The reason why Xiao Maden did this was to raise funds for the Wheelock Group to develop local businesses in Hong Kong. business.
When a subsidiary is listed, the parent company can also withdraw funds by selling the 25% equity to retail investors, and the funds do not remain in the subsidiary's account.
"Mr. Madden is planning to vigorously develop the real estate industry?"
This year, Wheelock Group reorganized its listed company, Ma Lian Co., Ltd., and changed its name to Hong Kong Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd. The intention is self-evident, that is, to serve as the flagship real estate company of Wheelock Group.
Although these foreigners are not experts in the real estate industry, they own a lot of land reserves. It is relatively easier for them to raise funds for acquisition through the stock market than for the Chinese to raise funds.
Xiao Maden nodded and said: "It doesn't count as vigorous, but seeing the vigorous development of Hong Kong's real estate industry, I can't stand idly by."
Lin Zhichao nodded immediately and said, "I am somewhat interested in Longfeng Investment Co., Ltd. We will discuss it in detail later."
Xiao Maden said happily: "Okay! I admire Lin Sheng's shipping business model the most. If Lin Sheng is in charge of these two listed companies, there will be unlimited development potential in the future."
To put it bluntly, Madden was interested in Lin Zhichao's connections so that he could lease out the oil tanker. The reason why Lin Zhichao can rent out successfully is the long-term rental model and credit guarantee.
With this kind of cooperation, although it is inevitable that Lin Zhichao will seize power, Wheelock can not only cash out funds to subsidize the parent company, but also increase the value of the remaining shares.
After all, although Lin Zhichao is the majority shareholder, Wheelock is still the second shareholder. Their remaining shares will naturally become more and more valuable with Lin Zhichao's strength.
For Lin Zhichao, it is a good choice for Global Shipping to have two listed subsidiaries. Global Shipping itself will not be listed; and the two listed subsidiaries can use the financial market to develop shipping and provide financial services for the company. The acquisition of 'Wharf' will play a certain role in the future.
Longfeng Investment and Asia Shipping, didn't they make great contributions to Bao Yugang's acquisition of Wharf in his previous life?
And Lin Zhichao used his listed companies to be even more powerful. He raised funds for development when the stock market was strong, and increased holdings or privatized it when the stock market was low. Use the investors' money to develop a company, and eventually the major shareholders will slowly and completely annex the company at a low cost.
As a person with a vision of the next few decades, it would be too much of a waste of one's advantages if one did not make this money.
More importantly, investors have to thank you for buying their stocks at a market value that is 20 to 30% higher during the trough.
night.
In the swimming pool at No. 79 Deep Water Bay, Lin Zhichao was playing with his three beautiful wives.
It has been a month since Audrey Hepburn came to Hong Kong with her two sons. The nine second-generation brothers and sisters of the Lam family took the opportunity to communicate more and lay the foundation for future unity.
Theoretically, the second generation of the Lin family will not have any conflicts. First of all, their mothers have no conflicts with each other, so they will not receive a bad education; secondly, their future will basically not be in the same company, and there is no potential conflict of interest; finally, Lin Zhichao can control these brats, and the Lin family Their wealth will be so much that they don't want to fight for it.
"Husband, you are such a stock god. IBM has gone crazy this year!" Audrey Hepburn always looks so noble in her swimsuit, which makes people bully her.
At this time, Audrey Hepburn was gradually becoming richer and more interested in wealth. Even in Hong Kong, she would make overseas calls to inquire about Ella's IBM status.
In fact, IBM's stock price at the beginning of this year was only 430 US dollars per share, but now it is 650 US dollars per share, which made Lin Zhichao unable to resist the temptation to close the deal.
However, since it has been scheduled to be cleared by the end of the year, we must persist; even if the price is not the highest at the end of the year, we must persist.
Tang Caiyun asked curiously: "Audrey, how many stocks have you invested in?"
Audrey Hepburn said without any scheming: "The initial investment was only more than 10 million US dollars, but now the market value has risen to 36 million US dollars, an increase of nearly three times. So, I say he is a stock god!"
Xu Caiying immediately shouted: "Wow, you are so rich! Next time you come to the United States, you will have to bleed heavily!"
Audrey was stunned and said in disbelief: "Hemorrhage?"
She can speak Chinese well, but she has not fully understood the breadth and depth of Chinese.
Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying laughed and then explained.
Audrey immediately smiled and said: "What do I think it is? Whatever you want, I will give it to you! Second sister!"
The second sister's voice was deliberately drawn out, but in fact Audrey Hepburn was the oldest among them, being two months older than Tang Caiyun.
But since I have become a concubine, I naturally follow the order of entry.
Xu Caiying immediately went up to play with Audrey Hepburn, and the swimming pool was filled with spring scenery.
After a while, Lin Zhichao said to the three women who gathered around him: "Audrey's stock market value should exceed 40 million US dollars this year, and then he will temporarily withdraw from U.S. stock investment. Wait for the stock price to fall for a while, and then buy in. During this period, we will also invest in a hotel or office building. In short, they are all my women, and I will try my best to create good conditions for you and your children."
Some things just have to be said openly!
Tang Caiyun nodded and said: "Compared to Hong Kong, the market in the United States is bigger! And with my husband's business methods and vision, Sanfang's career will not be bad in the future."
Audrey Hepburn said curiously: "Third room? Oh. I understand this. Because I am the third room, I am called the third room."
Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "It's good to know! From now on, you are not my lover, but Sanfang. But it is better to keep a low profile and not hold the ceremony in Hong Kong. This will help Sanfang develop his career in the West, especially the United States."
Audrey Hepburn naturally wouldn't care about this. After all, she planned to be a lover from the beginning. Now that she has seen the first and second bedrooms, she feels that the third bedroom is not bad either.
As a big brother, Tang Caiyun is very magnanimous and doesn't mind at all that Audrey Hepburn's wealth is already 100 million US dollars.
Audrey Toys has been listed on the market and has a market value of more than 100 million US dollars. Audrey holds 51% of the shares, while Yangtze Toy Factory only holds less than 10% of the shares. Many shares have been transferred to Audrey Hepburn.
Of course, Tang Caiyun also knows one thing, that is, Yangtze River Industries is also investing in US stocks, with a total of 35 million U.S. dollars, and now it is nearly 50 million U.S. dollars.
This year, the investment fund of Yangtze River Industrial Group can steadily earn more than 30%, not losing to Buffett's income this year.
"Husband, I want to buy such a big house in Hong Kong!" Audrey Hepburn suddenly said: "Otherwise, why would it be called a three-bedroom house?"
Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "I'm already considering it! But buying a house is not a simple matter. You have to consider Feng Shui and luck. I have already identified a place for you, which is the No. 1 Repulse Bay mansion. After I finish it, you can just move in directly. Come The time will be transferred to your name."
Lin Zhichao has already taken a fancy to the No. 1 mansion in Repulse Bay. After all, how can a person who gambles in Austria have any luck and enjoyment?
Audrey Hepburn said: "How much, I'll give it to you!"
Lin Zhichao slapped her on the waist from under the water and said, "Even after the reconstruction is completed, it only costs less than one million US dollars. Do I want your money?"
Suddenly, there was a frolic in the water!
"Honey, we have to be in the water again!"
"The water was just changed and is now clean!"
Soon, everyone was resting on the edge of the pool!
During this period, everyone was joking and chatting.
"Husband, what do you think we will be like in twenty years? Will we still be attractive to you?" Tang Caiyun looked at Lin Zhichao and Xu Caiying and said in a tone full of longing.
She is 32 years old this year, but everything is exactly the same as ten years ago, which makes her "ambitious". She is not afraid of getting old, but she is afraid of losing her husband's favor.
Lin Zhichao took out a hand, raised her chin, looked at her for a few times and said seriously: "You are my wife, how can I protect everyone's relationship! As for what it will be like, everyone has taken good care of it, I Personally, I think you will still be charming when you are 70 years old!”
What he said was that if there were no trivial matters in life, the relationship between husband and wife would never be able to suffer from the seven-year itch. It’s just that too many trivial matters and contradictions in life have consumed everyone’s passion.
At this point, the Lin family naturally does not exist. First of all, Lin Zhichao is the head of the family, and women respect him very much. Secondly, in turn, Lin Zhichao also cares for everyone.
As for the issue of skin, to be honest, Lin Zhichao, who is 60 or 70 years old and has watched actresses such as Zhao Yazhi and Rosamund Kwan in his previous life, feels that it is acceptable for men, even young men.
What's more, his women are anti-aging. Even at seventy years old, they are probably very attractive.
Since he has charm, Lin Zhichao certainly won't waste it, and he has to take care of it from time to time. Even though he has so many young girlfriends, after all, the young ones are the adjustment, and the more familiar ones are the companionship.
After getting Lin Zhichao's answer, the waves in the swimming pool rose higher.
Kai Tak Airport.
Lin Zhichao, accompanied by Hill, expressed condolences to some of the crew members, and the atmosphere was very good. At this time, he had complete control of Hong Kong Airlines. Not only was he excellent in ability, but he also held financial power.
Almost all of Hong Kong Airlines' funds were "emptied out" by Lin Zhichao - to purchase new aircraft, no matter what kind of company it is, financial power is the most critical; as the saying goes, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice, this is the truth.
"Hey, it seems the flight attendant of this flight has been replaced?" Lin Zhichao said deliberately.
"Yes, I have resigned!" Hill replied.
Lin Zhichao asked in confusion: "Is it because our benefits are not good enough? Or is the company not caring enough?"
Hilton was a little unable to answer and paused.
A stewardess said quickly: "No, it's Sakurai Hinako. She went back to work in a Japanese company!"
Lin Zhichao nodded and stopped asking about this matter. He was just doing this to show that he cared about his employees and took care of everything.
Later, when he returned to the office building, Lin Zhichao held a meeting with the management.
"President Hill, does Hong Kong Airlines need to order two more Boeing 707s?"
Hill and others immediately became happy, and he even said: "Yes! Hong Kong's tourism rate is now strong, and flights are almost full. If new planes are added, we can consider opening new routes to Japan, such as to Osaka, and also There are plans to phase out DC-3 aircraft and use them for charter flights or cargo flights."
If two more Boeing 707s are added, Hong Kong Airlines will have 4 Boeing 707s and 2 Grand Dukes (76 seats), and the remaining three DC-3s can be used as scraps.
Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Okay, I took a look at the financial statements. Hong Kong Airlines currently has debts of more than 5 million US dollars, and its annual profit has increased to 1.8 million US dollars. It is imperative to buy new aircraft. In this way, later I and I After negotiating the loan with HSBC, you fly to the United States to order from Boeing."
Hill nodded and said: "Okay"
I am not afraid of having too much debt, and I have no intention of making a profit in the 1960s anyway. It is the best investment to use all the profits to buy airplanes.
Currently, Hong Kong Airlines' profits are higher than those of Cathay Pacific, of course not including Swire's mechanical engineering business. This is because Hong Kong Airlines’ routes are busier. Tokyo and Taiwan are popular routes, and even the Philippines is busier than Malaysia’s routes.
Therefore, Swire has directly lost a gold ingot. Although Cathay Pacific can open direct flights to Europe and the United States, Hong Kong Airlines will also have a mainland market in the future.
"By the way, ground handling services and airport security services must be proposed to Kai Tak Airport for cooperation as soon as possible. Before Cathay Pacific Airways fails to respond, these services must be acquired to expand Hong Kong Airlines' business."
Hill said: "We are secretly forming a team and will be looking for cooperation this year!"
Mosquitoes, no matter how small they are, are still meat. Hong Kong's machine repair engineering business is too huge for Lin Chi-chao to get a share of the pie, but ground handling and security services can catch Cathay Pacific off guard.
As for the later air cargo terminal, Hong Kong Airlines could only get a share of the pie. After all, in such a big business, the Hong Kong government would definitely consider more British capital; but as one of the local airlines, Hong Kong Airlines has the absolute right to occupy more than 20% shares, not to mention HSBC’s share.
After a brief meeting, Lin Zhichao looked at the time.
"I have to catch a flight!"
Afterwards, a group of foreign executives sent Lin Zhichao to the door.
Lin Zhichao will take a flight to Japan to attend the launching ceremony of an oil tanker and order another 100,000-ton oil tanker for Asia Shipping.
After arriving in Tokyo, he immediately rushed to Sakurai Hinako's residence, which was a high-end apartment.
"Mr. Lin, you are here!"
The moment the apartment door opened, Lin Zhichao's eyes lit up. He saw Sakurai Hinako wearing a beautiful kimono, looking very Japanese.
"Well, you're dressed up beautifully today!"
Lin Zhichao praised generously.
Sakurai Hinako took Lin Zhichao's suitcase and then knelt down to put on his slippers. The service was very attentive. Of course, Lin Zhichao is treated like this everywhere, and he is a capable man.
"By the way, how about the new job? If you don't like it, you can choose not to go. After all, I arranged it this way just to give you something to do." Lin Zhichao sat on the sofa with his legs crossed.
Sakurai Hinako knelt in front of her, leaning on his thigh, looking at Lin Zhichao lovingly.
"I like it very much! My colleagues in the new company are very good to me, and President An Teng also takes good care of me and arranges easy work for me. How about we visit the apartment here? I bought it more than a month ago. This is your first time here."
Lin Zhichao stood up and said, "Okay, let's take a tour!"
This is a 200-square-meter apartment located in the central district of Tokyo. Even so, the price is only US$38,000; almost the same as the Mid-Levels area of Hong Kong.
After the visit, Lin Zhichao said: "You can check out the villas in Tokyo again. I don't like this kind of house very much. It doesn't matter if it's a little more luxurious. I can give it to you."
Lin Zhichao seems to be giving away property as soon as he disagrees. This seems to be Lin Zhichao's style. After all, if you don't manage your relationship carefully, others are after your money, and you are asking for money, which is more or less unjustifiable.
Sakurai Hinako immediately happily threw herself into Lin Zhichao's arms and said, "Isn't it too wasteful?"
Lin Zhichao picked up her kimono and put his hand into it. He enjoyed the smooth skin very much. After all, it was a new taste. He still missed it very much recently. He called to Hong Kong two or three times a month.
"It's not a waste at all! If you think it's a waste, then please serve me well, so it's not a waste!"
Paying in installments is more appropriate!
Sakurai Hinako understood instantly and immediately said: "I have prepared red wine and delicious food. While we are eating, I will dance our Japanese dance for you!"
Lin Zhichao said in a good mood: "Then what are you waiting for!"
Over the years, he was often invited by his Japanese partners to watch some great performances, but he never made the mistake again.
The atmosphere is very good today, I will definitely make mistakes later.
Soon, Sakurai Hinako prepared the delicacies prepared in advance on the coffee table in the living room, and opened the red wine for Lin Zhichao. After all, before Lin Zhichao came to Tokyo, he had informed her that he would stay in Tokyo for one night.
As the music played, Sakurai Hinako was really rich. The light Japanese music played, and she danced in front of Lin Zhichao.
The temptation under the kimono made Lin Zhi swallow his own saliva over time.
When Sakurai Hinako came closer to him, Lin Zhichao took off her skirt, and it turned out to be a classic white underwear.
The dance continues!
"Papa"
Lin Zhichao applauded.
Sakurai Hinako, who was slightly fragrant, came to Lin Zhichao, poured wine and clinked glasses.
"Can I serve you now?"
Lin Zhichao raised her chin and said, "Go and change into a pair of black stockings, then come over and have dinner with me!"
"Hey, I'll come as soon as I go."
Between two people, sex is the most important thing, so there is no need to hide it.
When it comes to feelings, yes, but not much!
After a while, Sakurai Hinako came to Lin Zhichao again.
"Let's eat together! You'll be very good later. You little goblin has already whetted my appetite."
"As long as you like it, my master!"
The charm of money is indeed great!
Of course, it is undeniable that although Sakurai Hinako likes money, she also likes Lin Zhichao's handsomeness and bravery.
In later generations, there will always be netizens who think that women like rich men, but they don’t know that men also like beautiful women. What’s the difference?
Lin Zhichao is rich, handsome, and capable, and is destined to be a bulldozer in the future.
He has been restraining himself in these years because: first, women in this era have more conservative ideas. Even if they are to be concubines, others still want a reputation, or they may give birth to children at every turn to tie up men; second, Lin Zhichao hopes that the family will be stable first. In ten years, the children have grown up, and stabilizing the family comes first.
Therefore, let’s hide our strength and bide our time for more than 20 years before we talk!
"What's your family situation like?" Lin Zhichao asked casually.
"I also have a younger sister and two younger brothers. My father and mother are ordinary workers, and my two younger brothers are both studying. I will use part of my salary to support their younger sister's salary in Tokyo. She also just graduated from college."
It's amazing. Two working-class families raised two daughters and two sons. Both daughters actually graduated from college. Of course, it is also a good idea for the eldest to use money to support his younger siblings after they graduate.
Lin Zhichao got to know Sakurai Hinako for the first time, and suddenly felt that she liked money, and there was nothing wrong with it.
While chatting, Lin Zhichao untied Sakurai Hinako's kimono...
(End of chapter)
