I want to be a giant of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 302 [Lan Crawford Department Store Acquisition 2]

Hollande, Morse, and Jonathan set off for London together. On the plane, the three chatted.

"I'm suddenly looking forward to it. In the future, BOSS will acquire the entire Ritz-Carlton Hotel and its naming rights!" Jonas said excitedly.

After hearing this, Hollande and Morse couldn't help being curious about Jonas' topic!
"Hey, how did you know that BOSS would buy the entire Ritz Hotel and the naming rights?" Hollande asked curiously.

"This is inevitable. The naming rights of the Ritz Hotels in Europe are in the hands of the Ritz family, but they are only willing to stick to the three time-honored Ritz Hotels; similarly, the naming rights of the Ritz Hotels in the United States are in the hands of A.K., but they only have two The Ritz Hotel, and the rest of the Ritz Hotels are distributed in the hands of five companies. These people do not have the financial resources and ability to carry forward the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, only BOSS has this strength. If you don’t believe me, we can take a gamble!"

Hollande and Morse shook their heads when they heard this, and they bet on you only if you are a fool. With your words like this, do you still not know the boss's ambition?

When they arrived in London, the three of them did not come directly to the door, because Wu Guangyao entrusted the vice president of the London-based commercial bank Bullying Brothers as a lobbyist.

For this kind of transaction, everyone usually finds a bank as a lobbyist!
Wu Guangyao is no exception, and Wu Guangyao has more or less cooperated with some financial groups in London, so naturally he should make good use of them.

It is precisely because of the bullying bank as a guide that the trio smoothly met the head of the Tony family——Tony Scott.

"The world's shipping tycoon, actually also has his eyes on a small department store?" Tony was overjoyed when he heard that Wu Guangyao was going to buy the shares in his hand, what a gifted kid!
When Jonas saw Tony's appearance, he knew that the BOSS might have to spend more money!

BOSS's reputation is too great, others will definitely not let go of this opportunity to ask for a high price;
Of course, Jonas also has the bottom line price given by Wu Guangyao, if he can't agree on an agreement, he will give up and let Baiyou Group set up a department store by itself.

"Mr. Tony, have you checked Lane Crawford's business status?" Jonas said casually.

"Don't look, judging from the annual dividends, the business is very good!" Tony didn't give Jonas the opportunity to belittle Lane Crawford, lest the price be lowered later.

"That's really lucky. The two major shareholders are in such a turmoil that they can still manage it so well!"

When Tony heard it, he immediately understood what Jonas meant, and kept silent, neither affirming nor denying it.

"How many shares of Lane Crawford does Mr. Tony have?" Jonas continued.

Tony didn't answer, but asked instead: "How much money are you going to spend to buy the entire Lane Crawford?"

"Sixty million pounds!"

"Mr. Jonas, you really know how to joke!"

"Mr. Tony, this is what our boss told me. Department stores are not difficult to run. If the price is too high, you can set up a department store yourself!"

"A century-old department store with a good reputation is not so easy to own!"

"It is precisely because of this that we gave 160 million pounds. Of course, if Mr. Tony's shares exceed 20%, we can add more!"

"25% of the shares, then quote a sincere price!"

"Sixty million pounds!"

Tony directly shouted: "60 pounds, you can sign an agreement immediately if you need it!"

The three of them were dumbfounded, this one is simply asking for an outrageous price!

Jonathan said helplessly: "Mr. Tony, if we sign an agreement with you for 60 pounds, the three of us may lose our jobs! If you are dissatisfied with you, the bottom line the boss gave us is 43 pounds. If you sincerely want to sell shares, we will trade at a price of 43."

Afterwards, Tony clung to the 55 pounds and did not let go. The trio left a phone call and left shaking their heads.

No matter how good a negotiator is, it's useless to meet such a brainless person who desperately wants money!

After receiving the news of the trio, Wu Guangyao was also dumbfounded!

I didn't expect to be treated like a winner, 55 pounds 25% of Lane Crawford's shares, a premium of 25%!
And Jonas in London gave Wu Guangyao a suggestion, that is to contact Charlie, the second shareholder of Lane Crawford;

Because everyone already knows that the so-called major shareholder of Lane Crawford only has 25% of the shares, which means that the major shareholder is not that important.

Wu Guangyao also felt the same, and decided to meet Charlie himself to see if he was willing to quit!

The Ritz-Carlton
Wu Guangyao and Charlie looked at each other. Although Charlie is an Englishman, he is really not well-known in Hong Kong Island. He can only be regarded as a small fish and shrimp!

And Charlie was a little curious, what did this rich Chinese man want from him?
"Mr. Charlie, what do you think of the Ritz Hotel?"

"The luxury and service of the Ritz Hotel is no worse than that of the Peninsula Hotel. It seems to confirm the saying 'Serve gentlemen and ladies with the attitude of gentlemen and ladies'. I think you have learned the essence!"

"Thank you Mr. Charlie for your compliment!"

"Mr. Wu invited me to a banquet this time, what's the matter?"

Wu Guangyao nodded, and then said: "Mr. Charlie, why don't you directly acquire the shares held by the other shareholders of Lane Crawford, so that you can naturally become the head of Lane Crawford?"

When Charlie heard it, he immediately guessed the purpose of Wu Guangyao's invitation!

Plotting Lane Crawford, Charlie suddenly felt a burst of sadness!

How many years have I been fighting at Lane Crawford, but I still can't compete with Freddie, who has less shares than myself. I didn't expect this Chinese businessman to come up with another idea!
Charlie naturally wouldn't tell Wu Guangyao that he didn't want to buy the shares of these small shareholders, but because he was afraid that these small shareholders would take the opportunity to demand high prices.

To really control Lane Crawford, Charlie must at least have 51% of his own shares, while he only has 20%; basically he must win the shares in the hands of most of the minority shareholders.

In this way, it would be strange not to be brutally slaughtered!
"Mr. Wu wants to buy Lane Crawford?" Charlie asked back.

Wu Guangyao said generously: "Of course, it is my honor to be able to join the Hong Kong Island No. Sell ​​it to me, I'll try it!"

Charlie fell into thinking and fell into a very heartbeat!
For so many years, I have been working under Freddy, an opponent, and I am really tired. I might as well take a sum of money and invest in other industries.

Charlie looked up, his eyes were full of determination, and said: "20% of Lane Crawford shares, how much Mr. Wu plans to give!"

"560 million Hong Kong dollars!" Wu Guangyao said generously.

"600 million Hong Kong dollars!"

"580 million Hong Kong dollars!"

"make a deal!"

Although the price was 20 Hong Kong dollars more than expected, Wu Guangyao was very happy!

I heard the trio complain that Tony is also greedy and stubborn, and it is difficult to make a deal.

Wu Guangyao naturally believed what they said, that's why he felt that although Charlie charged him an extra HK$20, he was really in a good mood!
(End of this chapter)