Having decided on the address of Shenzhen University and basically secured investment in Shekou Port, Chen Zhiwen's domestic short-distance business trip was considered a perfect success. Before the establishment of Yantian Port in Shenzhen City, it was estimated that half of eastern Guangdong Province would rely on this port. Although it was limited by the geographical location and the development potential of Shekou itself, this was the first cooperation with foreign investment in the domestic port field, which is enough to be included in the calculation. The future is in the annals of history.
Moreover, this will also be Hutchison Whampoa's first port investment outside Hong Kong, which is also very important. As long as it succeeds this time, this model can be replicated in other places in the country. Ports + highways are the two key infrastructure areas that Chen Zhiwen arranged for Hutchison Whampoa to invest in the mainland. Especially in the 1980s, any country that needed to build ports or highways were very large cities, and they were also the most profitable infrastructure in the future. On the contrary, after more than ten years, the rebuilt projects may not lose money, but the price/performance ratio will not be so high.
After returning to Hong Kong, Chen Zhiwen met with Bao Yugang and informed him of his plans to invest in Shekou Port in China.
"Invest in a port in Shekou? Chen Sheng is currently the largest equity owner of the Hong Kong port. Currently, many foreign trade transactions in eastern Guangdong Province are exported from Hong Kong. By doing this, isn't it taking away his own business?" Bao Yugang asked with a smile.
"I'm robbing my own business, but it's better to robbing my own business than someone else." Chen Zhiwen shrugged and said, "Even if I don't invest, there may be other people who will invest, or the domestic economy will be better." In the end, I will invest myself, so I might as well make the first move.”
Although the area of the Shekou Industrial Zone is much larger than in history, it is at best an industrial zone and cannot be compared to a city or even a province. The port in Shekou actually has little impact on Hong Kong. After all, domestic foreign trade exports have been opened since then. It also grew significantly after that. The establishment of Shekou Port only brought back some of the foreign trade that originally belonged to the country.
What can really affect Hong Kong is the future Yantian Port. This is the big one. However, Shenhai City does not have such a plan yet. If it does, Chen Zhiwen will also have to find a way to get it. In fact, if China does not take care of Hong Kong in the future and build more ports near Hong Kong, Hong Kong's trade would have ceased long ago.
"That's true." Bao Yugang nodded and said, "As long as the Shekou Port is established, I can arrange for container ships to go there. Just with Chen Sheng's large shipment volume, we won't lose money."
"That's good." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. He actually knew that Bao Yugang would definitely agree.
"Chen Sheng, actually I wanted to take the initiative to find you. I planned to attack the hotel first." Bao Yugang said.
"Oh, who will come forward?" Chen Zhiwen asked. Pao Yugang's ultimate goal was to attack the hotel in order to consume the funds of the Kadoorie family, but he could not come forward directly because, as a shipping king, he was extremely It is possible that people may guess that his real purpose is for China Electric Power, so a third party is needed to take action.
"Originally, I wanted to find a hotel group in Europe, but one of them agreed, but the requirements were very high. I have been hesitant, but a few days ago, I discussed it with Robert Kuok and he was willing to come forward to acquire big hotels. , to make this assist.”
"That's not bad. Kuok Henian also owns a Shangri-La chain group. In recent years, there have been rumors in the market that he is planning to build a new hotel in Hong Kong. The acquisition at this time will not arouse suspicion." Chen Zhiwen thought for a while and said.
Robert Kuok is known as the Sugar King of the World, but Chinese capital likes diversification. Robert Kuok has been in Southeast Asia for decades and is involved in a wide range of businesses, including luxury hotels, which is the most famous Shangri-La Group in later generations.
"This is what we think. If he takes action, it is natural. As long as it can consume the Kadoorie family's funds, it will be much easier for me to take action against China Electronics in the future." Bao Yugang said.
"Guo Henian, are you really interested in big hotels?" Chen Zhiwen asked again.
"It's possible. If he really wants to take action, this is a good opportunity, but in this case, he will really have to spend a lot of money." Bao Yugang said.
"It depends on his choice. Grand Hotels does not only own Peninsula Hotel, but also has some real estate properties. Kuok Henian's acquisition would be good," said Chen Zhiwen.
"Yes." Bao Yugang nodded and said, "Guo Sheng will need about a month to mobilize funds, and I will take advantage of this time to finally acquire some shares of China Electronics."
"How many CLP stocks do you have in your hands?" Chen Zhiwen asked.
"21%, this seems to be the limit. I still secretly caught up with two shareholders and bought their stocks at a high price. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so much. On the stock market, if I continue to acquire them, it will lead to liquidity. Too few stocks will definitely arouse suspicion," Bao Yugang said.
"It's really not easy to do this in less than two years." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said. Before he acquired HK Electric, he could acquire something better than Bao Yugang secretly, but the premise was that HK Electric Without major shareholders and a large amount of hot money existing in the stock market, this would obviously be much easier.
"Yes, we can't always rely on secret acquisitions. Next, Robert Kuok's move on big hotels may also affect CLP's stock. We may be able to take advantage of the opportunity to close some points, but it shouldn't be much. It's time to directly engage in arm wrestling. "Bao Yugang said calmly.
Very few hostile takeovers in human history have been successful through secret takeovers. In the end, you have to face the knife. Especially after the Hong Kong government revised the takeover offer regulations, it has become even more difficult to acquire listed companies in Hong Kong.
"In terms of funds, I also have some here. If you are short, let me know, or I can introduce you to some overseas banks. I have a good relationship with them and will give you a suitable discount." Chen Zhiwen said.
"Thank you. It shouldn't be needed for the time being. The interest rate is too high now. I don't dare to borrow too much money. I have sold many cargo ships and oil tankers in the past two years, so I still have some funds on hand." Bao Yugang He smiled and said, "If Mr. Chen can help me deal with HSBC and prevent him from helping the Kadoorie family, I would be very grateful."
"No problem, HSBC won't be able to shake things up this year." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. He still holds SITC in the United States, so HSBC will not do much. After all, for HSBC, "internationalization" is HSBC's current most important priority. For important things, one China Electric Power Co., Ltd. does not matter.
(End of chapter)
