Galaxy Building:
"Sheng Chen, in recent times, there have been several power outages in some industrial zones in Hung Hom and Sha Tin, which has caused delays in the supply of goods to several suppliers of Galaxy Trading." Xu Jinhong, the person in charge of Galaxy Group, reported.
"Does it have a big impact? I remember that orders for similar products from Galaxy Trading always come from several suppliers?" Chen Zhiwen didn't pay too much attention to it. The United States usually has inventory. Even if it doesn't, a certain product The impact of the stockout is not big, because even Costco will have several choices of the same type of product, not to mention other supermarkets. A toothbrush can have hundreds of choices.
"The impact is not big, but there is a problem with the power outage. In the past few years, there have been only a handful of power outages in Hong Kong. Generally, they are caused by typhoons or damaged lines, but these times they are all sudden. "Xu Jinhong said with a smile: "Many factories almost jumped out of panic because of the sudden power outage, and ran to CLP Power. The explanation given was that the storage of coal and oil was tight, and the voltage might occasionally be insufficient."
"Are you saying that CLP Power is using power outages to oppress the Hong Kong government?" Chen Zhiwen asked.
"It is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will be pressured. It is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will agree to increase electricity consumption for residents, but I guess CLP Power wants to increase electricity consumption for industry. As long as factory owners can't stand it, there may be a certain possibility of success." Xu Jinhong analyzed.
"Then what do you think?" Chen Zhiwen asked.
"I think we can use the media to propose building a third power generation group in Hong Kong." Xu Jinhong suggested.
"The third one? Isn't that unlikely?" Chen Zhiwen said with a frown.
"There is no possibility, but as long as we raise it and then build momentum, plus CLP commits suicide to cut off the power, and then blows the news on the stock market, the stock prices of HK Electric and CLP will inevitably fall even more sharply. In this way, Come, our acquisition will be easier." Xu Jinhong analyzed: "The Hong Kong government has always disagreed because there is no place to build power plants in Hong Kong, but now that the mainland has opened it, we can come up with a new idea , that is, to build a power plant in the mainland close to Hong Kong, and then send electricity to Hong Kong through high-voltage cables. This plan is also feasible. It is said that the Kadoorie family is currently discussing with the mainland government about building a joint venture nuclear power plant in the mainland. "
"So, your purpose is just to build momentum, and then completely lower the stock prices of CLP and HK Electric?" Chen Zhiwen nodded and said: "It's a good idea, then go for it, and inform Bao Yugang, let's work together Take action."
If you think about it carefully, this possibility is indeed possible. The Hong Kong government had intended to issue a third power generation license in the 1960s. However, at that time, CLP and Hong Kong Electric had basically achieved monopolies in their respective regions, and the investment in power plants was huge. investment, therefore, no consortium was willing to participate at that time.
However, that was in the 1960s, and Chinese capital was still very weak at that time, but it is different now. Chinese capital is large enough. As long as public opinion really spreads, many people may really believe this.
Of course, it is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will actually issue licenses. MacLehose's current thoughts are probably not on this trivial matter, because at the beginning of this year, he went to Yanjing and hit a wall. In the next few years, things are the highlight.
"Okay, then I will discuss it with Global International now," Xu Jinhong said.
In the next half month, public opinion in Hong Kong was once again reversed. There were a lot of rumors in the stock exchange that Chinese capital would cooperate with the mainland to build power plants and compete for the market of CLP and Hong Kong Electric.
Affected by this, the share prices of Hong Kong Electric and CLP were so high that hundreds of anonymous accounts began to absorb stocks on a large scale, but they did not attract any attention.
Time quickly came to November.
The price of gold has taken off, exceeding US$500 per ounce. Chen Zhiwen's investment has basically doubled, and there is no risk. He just needs to wait for the right time to sell.
"Eric, this is the gift I bring you. It's a China (porcelain in English)." Henry Morgan, who had just arrived at Chen Zhiwen's office, said with a smile, followed by several people, gently pushing a wooden box.
"What?" Chen Zhiwen looked at the wooden box and said somewhat confused.
"This is some ancient Chinese antique porcelain I found in the United States. It is said to have been used by your previous emperors." Henry Morgan explained with a smile.
"Antique?" Chen Zhiwen was a little more curious. Then, the wooden box was opened, and inside was a vase half as tall as a man.
A Chinese man said at this time: "Mr. Chen, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Li Longji, there was an imperial vase in the palace. It has a history of more than 1,300 years. Porcelain is fragile, and this one can be said to be a treasure. "
"Okay, then you arrange for someone to send it to my house." Chen Zhiwen thought for a while and said. He actually wasn't very interested in this thing, but his old man might be interested.
In fact, there are still many such antiques in China. In the early 1980s, many foreign collectors came to China with foreign exchange to buy various folk antiques. There was really a shortage of foreign exchange at that time, so they accepted this kind of antiques by default. This behavior was not stopped until the mid-1980s. If you really want to buy antiques, you can go to China and clear out some antique stores next year. It probably won’t cost you a few million dollars.
After the delivery man left, Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile: "Why did you suddenly prepare such a big gift for me?"
Henry Morgan also sat down and said: "This is just a thank you. I followed you to invest in gold futures, and now I have made several times the profit."
"I'm just a suggestion. If you make a profit, you don't need to thank me. If you lose, don't come to me." Chen Zhiwen shrugged and said with a smile.
"But now that I have made money, I have to thank you. Besides, you also suggested that I invest in real estate in Hong Kong. I bought a few small properties and made some money." Henry Morgan said with a smile: "However, the current price of gold is not It’s too high, Eric, do you think it’s time to take action?”
"In less than a year, you have made several times the profit. In fact, the most conservative way is to get the capital back first, and then it doesn't matter what you do with the rest. At most, you will make less money. "Chen Zhiwen said lightly.
You know that this guy gave himself such an expensive gift just because he wanted to know from him when it was best to sell. However, he will not tell outsiders the specific information. It is one thing to make some money with him, but it is impossible to know his own actions, even if it has no impact on him.
"It makes sense, then I will sell some when I go back." Henry Morgan nodded and said. He also knew that he would not get accurate information, but no matter what, he still made a fortune.
"Henry, Morgan Stanley's main business is acquisitions, right?" Chen Zhiwen asked suddenly.
"Yes, what's the matter? What company do you want to acquire? From the United States?" Henry Morgan suddenly became interested. He didn't know how much money Chen Zhiwen invested in gold futures, but he estimated that it should be no less. With the increase in gold, then The profits are definitely beyond imagination.
With so much capital, it is normal to want to make an acquisition. But since I asked Morgan Stanley, it is most likely an American company. Otherwise, there is no need to ask him about the acquisition in Hong Kong.
Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile: "You should know about SITC Bank in the United States, right?"
"SITC Bank? I know, you want to acquire a bank in the United States? I'm afraid this is a bit difficult?" Henry Morgan said with a frown.
"It's not me who is acquiring it, but our Hong Kong bank HSBC. It intends to acquire SITC, but I don't want HSBC to succeed so easily." Chen Zhiwen said lightly.
"Okay, I understand." Henry Morgan smiled and said, "What do you want to do, Eric?"
"I want you to take the lead, and then we will jointly finance and entrust Morgan Stanley to acquire SITC Bank. You are an American. There are no political problems in acquiring SITC Bank. Then when the time is right, I will pay a high price." Sell it to HSBC and you can get a certain rebate from it," said Chen Zhiwen.
"Acquiring SITC Bank?" Henry Morgan hesitated and said, "Isn't the risk of doing this too great? Just for a price difference?"
"Of course it's not the price difference. I have other purposes in Hong Kong." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile: "And you can check it out. Although the efficiency of this SITC Bank is a bit worse, there are no fatal problems and there will not be any big risks. of."
"I will check the specific information, but as far as I know, this bank also has a market value of two to three billion US dollars. We spent hundreds of millions of dollars. What if HSBC gives up the acquisition?" Henry Morgan said again asked.
"This is basically impossible. SITC is the most important step for HSBC to prepare for internationalization. Besides, even if it is true, then we will run this bank well together and own a medium-sized bank in the United States. You, Henry Morgan, are just a little bit Are you not interested?" Chen Zhiwen said with a faint smile.
"Of course I have the interest, but first I have to have the ability?" Henry Morgan said helplessly.
"Don't worry, if we join forces, there will be no problem running a bank." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.
It is true that he does not understand bank operations, let alone American banks, but as long as the bank's profits are not a problem, other aspects will generally be fine. And many of the prophetic events in his mind, he just took this bank with him a few times. , is enough to turn losses into profits.
Of course, this is theoretical. In reality, he doesn’t want to get involved in the U.S. financial industry. The water here is too deep. If the scale is small, it will be meaningless. If the scale is large, people may be jealous. The financial industry itself is relatively sensitive. The government May also intervene. Besides, wouldn’t this make Henry Morgan completely cheaper?
It's okay to let him drink soup with him, but it's not necessary to eat meat together. The main purpose this time is to be able to manipulate HSBC in the future and dig holes for HSBC in advance, which is in line with his absolute interests in Hong Kong.
"Okay, I'll think about it, and we'll discuss it again after I find out the specific information." Henry Morgan thought for a while and said, since Chen Zhiwen is sure that HSBC will acquire it at a high price in the end, he should be inseparable. And if HSBC really gives up, it won't actually be a loss for him to get a bank, as long as he gets some opinions from Chen Zhiwen on investment.
"Let's go and check out our new game - "Tank Battle"." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. Henry Morgan came to Hong Kong mainly for this new arcade game.
(End of chapter)
