Hong Kong's new giants

Huazhi Center.

Lin Zuhui looked at the stock price of New Times Group on the computer in the office, and was very satisfied.

If other companies dare to have such a high debt, the stock price will definitely perform poorly.

Take New Era Group as an example, with a debt of RMB 100 billion, the normal annual interest is RMB 9 million. The interest engulfs the profit in a large amount, and the net profit will naturally decrease greatly. It is no wonder that the stock price has performed well.

In another year, "New World Development" will have such a situation. Its annual profit will not even exceed that of Hang Lung, and its market value will naturally fall behind.

However, this year, New Times Group has made a total of 12 billion non-recurring profits in futures and foreign exchange, which is enough to make investors and stock commentators shut up.Moreover, 100 billion of the 50 billion was borrowed after the plunge, and the annual interest of New Era Group should be more than 7 million.

As for the profits made in real estate, this year New Times Group is also very eye-catching, because it has sold more than 10 billion rental properties, which is also considered a non-recurring profit (costs must be deducted); there are also sales of real estate and construction, etc. The profit should also be 13 billion to 15 billion.

Taken together, this year's annual profit is still more than 20 billion, which is at the same level as Cheung Kong and Sun Hung Kai.

This still does not include Chinese home buyers!

Chinese Land has sold more than 40 billion properties this year. If the purchase cost of the year is deducted, the profit is very considerable.

Therefore, although the two companies have high debts, their stock prices still perform well!
Don't worry about it next year, firstly, the value of the purchased property will increase substantially, secondly, you can make a fortune in oil, and thirdly, your net profit in real estate will increase greatly.

After a while, Lu Donglai walked in and reminded Lin Zuhui that he was going to the Hong Kong Sea-Land Container Transport Company.

The New Era Group and the sea-land container transport have communicated several times about the equity transaction. Lin Zuhui's visit has naturally entered the final stage of negotiation.

"Mr. Quian, hello!"

"Mr. Lin, that's good!"

A group of people sat down in the conference room of the sea-land container transport!

As the person in charge of the sea-land container transport in Hong Kong, Kui An can only be regarded as a small player, but he has been authorized by the US headquarters in advance to be fully responsible for the negotiations.

"Mr. Lin, I want to know if you are really sure to win the bid for the future Kwai Chung No. [-] pier?"

Lin Zuhui said seriously: "This is not necessarily true, I can only say that we will try our best! Moreover, if we acquire 50% of your equity, the main operator of Xiangjiang sea-land container transport will become our New Times Group. We will also strengthen our technology in this area and seek multiple allies to bid jointly.”

Kui An immediately said: "It's not that our technology is insufficient, but that the No. [-] pier is too small, and our investment was not large at the beginning. But we also have an advantage in land freight."

Hailu is weak in the container terminal industry, but has an advantage in the container truck transportation industry. It has a huge container fleet and its business scope radiates to Hong Kong and the mainland.

Lin Zuhui emphasized again: "In any case, I hope that we will lead the sea and land containers, and you will help us manage and provide technology. Because it takes a lot of strength to compete for the No. [-] container terminal."

Kui'an had communicated with the headquarters long ago, and the opinion of the headquarters was to give up the leading power to the New Times Group, and then invest with the locals.

"There is no problem with this, after all, your shares will be the largest after the transaction is completed!"

After this aspect is negotiated, the next step is the question of price!
Kwai Chung Pier No. 12.2 has only one berth and a small storage area, but their land transportation system network is really good.Therefore, Sea-Land Container Transport proposed to sell it at a price of [-] billion, and Lin Zuhui agreed.

This price is not expensive. If there is no crisis, the United States Sea and Land will not agree to this price.

On the same day, the audit and legal affairs of New Era Group entered the Hailu container and signed the contract that night.

The next day.

Xiangjiang’s media disclosed the details of the transaction, which aroused considerable public opinion in Xiangjiang.

Most people think that New Era Group developed too late, and entering this business now, it will be difficult to get a share in the future.

However, when Li Chaoren saw the news, he immediately began to pay attention to it.

Although the Sea-Land Container Terminal is not worth mentioning and does not have much strength to compete for Kwai Chung No. [-] Container Terminal, Li Chaoren believes that Lin Zuhui will not give up so easily.

For a while, Li Chaoren recruited Ma Shimin from Hutchison Whampoa to discuss countermeasures.

Ma Shimin thought for a while, and said: "The two largest container companies in Xiangjiang are our International Containers and Modern Containers. If the two of us jointly bid, almost no one can take them away. If we add another insurance, invite the Chinese enterprise Huaxia Ocean , then it’s a sure thing.”

Li Chaoren's eyes brightened, and he immediately added: "Not bad! After winning the bid, the four terminals will be divided equally, and the modern container will be divided into two. We will jointly develop the other two with Huaxia Ocean."

The idea of ​​the two is very good. After all, they have drawn all the capable ones together to bid, and then divided the cake. In this way, the defense is almost watertight.

Ma Shimin also said: "Recently, New Times Group is preparing for 'Times Telecom' and investing in sea and land freight. Lin Zuhui has a lot of ambitions! Xiangjiang's territory is so big, and his rise will seriously affect our development. After all, the loss of the two projects of Lantian Subway Station and Crane Park is because of him!"

Li Chaoren nodded and agreed with Ma Shimin's statement, but he also said: "He is the owner of newspapers, magazines, and TV stations, and the Hong Kong government has to take care of him. Moreover, he is a villain. We are in the Legislative Council He didn't miss any of the well-friended members of the Administrative Bureau. He not only gave those members their director's fees (a dry salary, Xiangjiang is not illegal), but also let those members invest in their Hengjin No. 1, earning a lot Money. So, in terms of relationship with the Hong Kong government, he is no weaker than me."

Ma Shimin frowned, saying that Li Chaoren is the darling of the Hong Kong government, and there are many discounts for land premiums.Unexpectedly, another Superman Lin came out now.

"I don't think so. Recently, I heard that they are discussing with the Hong Kong government about the land subsidy fee for Crane Park. I believe that if the boss talks about it, it will be very cheap; but if Lin Zuhui talks, it may not be settled without 40 billion!"

Li Chaoren had no choice but to say: "Don't worry about it, if you lose it, you lose it. We have already looked at the world, and he is still developing in Xiangjiang!"

Ma Shimin continued: "Boss, if you look at the world, it doesn't mean that someone has dug our rear. This time, Jin Daxia intends to sell Ming Pao Group. You can give it a try. After all, you also need a little power of public opinion."

The citizens and reporters outside are not very friendly to these big real estate developers, especially the four major real estate families; after all, Lin Zuhui developed later, and he himself supports a large number of reporters.

Li Chaoren was really moved, but he said worriedly: "Lin Zuhui and Jin Daxia have a very close relationship, I'm afraid it won't be our turn. But... we have to try anyway!"

12 Repulse Bay.

Lin Zuhui and Li Zhaoji came to Zheng's mansion one after another.

The two sat down with Zheng's father and son in a secret room.

Li Zhaoji couldn't wait to say: "Zu Hui, why did you invite me to Ah Tong's house?"

Zheng Yutong didn't completely retire, and said with a smile: "I think it's because of the container terminal. You are amazing. You won 50% of the equity of the sea-land container transport at once, and became a major shareholder in one fell swoop."

Zheng Jiachun added from the side: "The price is very good! I didn't expect them to sell the equity, otherwise I would have done it first!"

Lin Zuhui saw that everyone knew what he was doing. It seemed that the New Times Group's stake in the sea-land container transport has attracted everyone's attention, including Li Chaoren of course.

He said: "The reason why I was able to obtain the general equity of Hailu is because I promised to lead Hailu to compete for Kwai Chung No. [-] Pier."

Everyone was very surprised, and Lee Shau Kee even said: "I heard that the No. [-] Kwai Chung Container Terminal will invite tenders early next year, and the strength of the sea and land containers has no hope of winning the bid."

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Isn't this just finding you two!"

Interest appeared on everyone's faces, and Zheng Jiachun said with great enthusiasm: "I think it is feasible! The high degree of international container monopoly on Kwai Chung Terminal is obviously not a good market law. The three of us may join forces, and there may be no hope of winning!"

Zheng Yutong said calmly: "International Containers, Modern Containers, plus us, the three compete, and we are still the weakest."

Lin Zuhui added: "Then we have to compete! The container terminal is not a real estate industry, and we can continue to purchase land. If we miss this time, we will not have many opportunities. And the monopoly nature of international containers is getting bigger and bigger. In the future, we will If you want to enter this line of work, your strengths will be even greater!"

Lee Shau Kee said: "Not bad! The earlier you enter, the more you can get a share of the action!"

Zheng Yutong nodded, and Zheng Jiachun quickly agreed to join.

In fact, Lin Zuhui knew in his heart that it would be difficult for the three companies to compete with international containers and modern containers;

Therefore, he put his hope on acquiring the shares of Modern Containers. As long as there is a breakthrough there, it will be [-]-[-] with the strength of International Containers.

At the same time, Li Ka-shing also visited the sick charter king, in fact intending to win Modern Containers.

Wharf holds 25.8% of Modern Containers. Although it is not its parent company, it is also an associate company; therefore, Wharf has the greatest say in Modern Containers.

When Li Ka-shing proposed to cooperate and bid for the No. 8 Kwai Chung container together, Wu Guangzheng immediately agreed.After all, in his opinion, no consortium can squeeze in if the two join forces.

Only the charter king said: "Although Lin Zuhui is young, I believe that if he really intends to bid for Container Terminal [-], he will also win over other consortiums."

Li Chaoren said confidently: "The two of us have teamed up, so it's not a big deal for them to join forces. Of course, no matter what, our chances of winning are greater, aren't we?"

Bao Yugang just nodded. This time, Modern Containers got two terminals. This benefit made him act very much.

In this way, the two container giants, which accounted for more than [-]% of the business of Xiangjiang Container Terminal, planned to jointly bid and not give anyone a chance.

This is the tactic of the monopoly group!

Of course, at this time, the Hong Kong government has not officially launched the bidding process, but as far as everyone knows, the bidding process will begin at the beginning of the year.

Li Chaoren walked out of Deep Water Bay No. 79 with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, and then recovered immediately.

"Hey, if Lin Zuhui wasn't too aggressive, I wouldn't want to make such a move!"

"How many years have we worked hard in Xiangjiang? He, who only came out in the last five years, seems to be able to do everything."

Li Chaoren quickly found a reason for his gaffe just now.

In mid-August, the Hong Kong government announced that it would invite bids for Kwai Chung No. 1990 Container Terminal. Interested consortiums can apply for registration. The bid opening time will be January 1 next year (5).

The reason why the news was released in advance is that many factors need to be considered in the bidding of the container terminal, and the terminal design plan is one of the important factors.Therefore, during this period of time, everyone has enough time to come up with a plan.

After the Hong Kong government released the news of the bidding, International Containers and Modern Containers revealed to the media that the two intend to jointly bid.

For a while, public opinion was in an uproar!
This is simply not giving other consortiums a chance to survive!
Of course, no foreign consortium is interested in this Kwai Chung Container Terminal No. [-] at this time, because the situation is not very good.

So everyone's eyes are on New Era Group, because of the stake in sea-land container transport;

Therefore, everyone thinks that Lin Zuhui is preparing for this project.

It's just that I didn't expect that the No. [-] and No. [-] container companies in Xiangjiang would join forces.

Even Lin Zuhui's allies, New World Development and Henderson seem to have the intention to withdraw.

In fact, for Lin Zuhui, this step has already been counted.

Because in the previous life, the two container companies jointly entered the bid, and then divided up the four berths.

Modern Containers is not stupid. They work together with International Containers, and at least they can be divided in half.

Therefore, all of Lin Zuhui's bargaining chips are placed on the acquisition of 25% of the shares in the hands of European Airlines and British Railways.

With this 25% stake, he is not worried that Modern Container Terminals will not defect.

Lu Donglai hurried to Lin Zuhui's office with a happy expression on his face, making Lin Zuhui seem to guess something.

"Boss, European Airlines and British Railways have let go and are willing to sell their shares! However, the asking price is a bit high. They asked for 25 billion yuan to buy 25% of their shares."

If it was the head of another consortium, he might still hesitate, but Lin Zuhui didn't care about the 5 million higher than the budget.

"Promise them! Arrange the signing as soon as possible!"

"Okay, I'll get in touch right away!"

After Lu Donglai left, Lin Zuhui also stood up and paced around the office.

He doesn't feel bad for 25 billion, and he can sell it to Wharf for at least 30 billion in the future!As for why it was not given to Wharf, because this share was originally intended to force Modern Containers to defect.

It is impossible for him to develop two container companies at the same time, and the debt of the new era has already caused him a headache. After all, he will not be able to make money on oil futures until the second half of tomorrow.

This year, if the debt continues to rise, I am afraid that the stock price will not go up.

Even right now, the New Era Group can't afford the 25 billion!
Originally, there were 100 billion, but the garden land king and the purchase of land reserves planned to spend 80 billion;
There are only 20 billion left, plus the 7 million returned from the sale of Huayuan Dao Di Wang’s equity, plus the real estate profits, the company can only spend 30 billion on its account; and just invested 12 billion in sea and land freight, which is actually only 18 billion of funds.

In the end, Lin Zuhui decided to let his family investment company take all 25% of Modern Containers shares.As long as it is agreed to pay in three months, the funds returned by Japanese securities can come in handy.

Thinking of this, Lin Zuhui laughed!

For international containers and modern containers, the "good news" announced too early, you will know how much it will be later.