Rebirth: The Era of Hong Kong Tycoon

Chapter 247 [Chip]

After staying in Los Angeles for two days, Lin Rongheng won a total of two villas, one in Beverly Hills and one near Santa Monica Beach.The two villas cost less than 500 million US dollars. If it comes to the 21st century, the two villas will cost at least [-] to [-] million US dollars.

According to real estate agents, if it were not for the oil crisis, these two villas would cost at least US$600 million to buy.

Before he had time to experience the villa, Lin Rongheng took Brigitte Lin to New York to discuss with Citibank about investing in Haifeng Bank.

As expected, Citibank was very efficient. They actually persuaded the board of directors of Haifeng Bank to accept a major Chinese shareholder.

Of course, the current operation of Haifeng Bank is in trouble, and there are a lot of non-performing loans. They are also eager to introduce new capital; in addition, in their eyes, Lin Rongheng is a Chinese, and it is difficult to affect the overall situation of the company. It can be a long-term investment, so I am willing to meet and discuss in detail.

Los Angeles to New York flight.

"Tired or not, I lied to you to travel to the United States, but ended up following me around to do business!"

Brigitte Lin gave Lin Rongheng a charming look, and said coquettishly, "You still know you're lying to me!"

Lin Rongheng pressed Lin Qingxia's head towards his chest, then smelled her hair, without making a sound, but expressed his love for her.

Brigitte Lin enjoyed this feeling very much, and said softly: "But to be honest, I like this feeling very much. These few days may be the happiest time in my life. I don't know if there will be such an opportunity in the future. Stay with you for days and nights."

Lin Rongheng repeated the old saying: "After I go back, I will introduce Yazhi to you!"

Brigitte Lin raised her head abruptly, pretending to be angry and said, "We knew each other before, and I was introduced by you!"

Lin Rongheng deliberately didn't know, and said: "Sit together, let's chat!"

Seeing that Lin Rongheng was always entangled in this matter, Brigitte Lin also knew that if she wanted to follow this man, she would have to face it sooner or later.

"It's not a problem for everyone to sit down and talk, but you can't touch your hands, otherwise. In short, I won't let your idea succeed!"

"I really don't have any ideas, since you both know something about each other, then I have no choice but to show my cards!"

The relationship was due to her own reasons, if she hadn't torn the paper, she wouldn't have to face such an embarrassing situation, Brigitte Lin thought.

In the meeting room of Haifeng Bank, Lin Rongheng's team visited. In addition to Lin Qingxia and bodyguards, Lin Rongheng actually brought his own personal lawyer, accountant, assistant and others this time.

After a while of introductions from both sides, we officially started the negotiation.

First of all, Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Haifeng Bank said: "Mr. Lin, we want to clarify your intention to invest in Haifeng Bank?"

At this time, the United States does not allow different rights for the same shares, otherwise Lin Rongheng is really worried that Haifeng Bank will use this trick to restrict itself. If the stocks in his hands do not have voting rights, then after more than a year, these stocks will not be able to be traded with HSBC at all. chips.

Lin Rongheng said with a smile: "I am not a banker, and I have no intention of participating in the operation of Haifeng Bank. Of course, I also hope that I can provide some constructive suggestions to the board of directors, that's all! Taking a step back, Haifeng Bank At present, I need this fund to tide over the difficulties, and I am not an American, and it is very difficult to become the head of Bank of America, so everyone can completely let go of their guards!"

In the previous life, HSBC Bank contacted Haifeng Bank in 1978 and reached an agreement; at that time, Haifeng Bank’s stock price was 12 US dollars, and HSBC Bank proposed to acquire 50% of Haifeng Bank’s shares in stages; first, at 20 US dollars per share from The public market gets 25% of the shares, followed by a 30% private placement at $25 per share.

HSBC Bank is naturally aiming at control, but it also promises to abide by the original cultural system of Haifeng Bank and not to interfere too much with Haifeng Bank's operations.

Although HSBC Bank made such a promise at the time, seven years later, HSBC Bank directly acquired the remaining shares and took all the shares of Haifeng Bank, and slowly gained a foothold in the United States.

The directors of Haifeng Bank talked a lot, and quickly agreed to Lin Rongheng to become one of them, because they had enough confidence that even if Lin Rongheng bought a large number of shares, he would not be able to interfere with the management, because Lin Rongheng was a Chinese.

Next, everyone began to discuss the details, and Citibank also agreed to Lin Rongheng's loan.

Lin Rongheng used 1.5 million U.S. dollars, loan interest, and one-year investment return, a total of almost 1.8 million U.S. dollars (about 10 billion Hong Kong dollars), to make a bargaining chip with HSBC. Even this bargaining chip may be redundant, which can be said to be a great price to pay.

And what does Lin Rongheng want from HSBC?

Just a support!

Lin Rongheng wants HSBC to support him to get Wharf and Hutchison Whampoa. In fact, even if Lin Rongheng does not deploy Haifeng Bank, HSBC will support him with a high probability, but Lin Rongheng never likes to control his destiny in the hands of others.

In the acquisition of Wharf, my opponents are not only Jardine Matheson, but also the shipping tycoon Bao Yugang; Lin Rongheng himself does not have much affection for the shipping tycoon. Although he is a patriot, he is more patriotic than him.

In his previous life, Hong Kong fast talker Zhan Peizhong said that Bao Yugang was a laughing tiger, and he was not aimless. Bao Yugang and his fellow countryman, the construction king Lu Xiaopei, had filed a lawsuit because of the construction of the Harbor City. It can be said that it was aimed at Lu Xiaopei’s bankruptcy. In the end, he still lost, which shows that Bao Yugang is not so 'charitable'.

With the relationship between Bao Yugang and HSBC, Lin Rongheng must also keep a hand!
The acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa, Lin Rongheng still did not dare to take it lightly. Lin Rongheng was a Hong Kong escapee, and he did not know whether he was favored by HSBC Bank; Money is also difficult to acquire Hutchison Whampoa, because HSBC holds 35% of the shares.

In any case, Lin Rongheng must not only have the financial resources to fight against British capital, but also must have a bargaining chip so that HSBC can rely on himself.

After staying in the United States for ten days, Lin Rongheng and Brigitte Lin finally boarded the flight back to Hong Kong.

Lin Qingxia became more and more obedient. After seeing Lin Rongheng's multi-billion wealth, especially Haifeng Bank's investment of nearly 10 billion Hong Kong dollars, she realized that the Lin Rongheng she knew had only the tip of the iceberg of wealth surfaced.

Such a man, if he didn't catch him, he would be a fool!
Rich and handsome, the most important thing is to treat yourself well, so what if you can't get married!

"In two or three years, I will set up a family office." Lin Rongheng talked about his plan for the family office, and promised to include the children born by Lin Qingxia as beneficiaries of the family office.

Of course, the treatment of the children of the main wife and the children of the lover will still be somewhat different!

(End of this chapter)