Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Sunday afternoon.

Today the weather is beautiful in London. It is a nice sunny day. This is a rare good weather for the foggy city.

Wesley was invited to a high-end golf club outside London alone. He was invited to play golf here this afternoon.

In fact, playing golf is not the focus. What is more important is socializing with golfers.

When he arrived at the golf course, Weili directly reported his name, and then was led by the waiter to a golf course. There were already some people here, centered on two people holding golf clubs.

"President Weili, you are here."

One of the young men, about forty years old, was the first to say hello after seeing him.

"Sir Bentley, I must not be late."

Wei Li said hello, and then looked at the fifty-year-old man next to him.

White Wade Bentley, the contemporary head of the Bentley family, was in his early forties and in his prime of ambition. Because the relationship between the Bentley family has deteriorated greatly, and he wanted to revitalize the family, he was willing to cooperate with Hutchison Whampoa to privatize Bentley Motors and enter the management of Bentley Motors.

If Bentley Motors had always been a state-owned enterprise, then the Bentley family would not be able to privatize Bentley Motors at all, and its preferred share acquisition rights would be meaningless at all.

It’s not like the Bentley family has never thought about privatizing Bentley Motors on its own instead of only holding 15% of the shares, but there is no way. Who makes the Bentley family without so much funds can only watch others name their surname? Corporate acquisitions go.

"No, President Wei Li came in time."

White Wade Bentley said and looked at the man next to him: "Let me introduce you two. This is President Wei Li of Hong Kong Hutchison Whampoa, and this is Evan Thomas, the president of Barclays International Bank. gentlemen."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Thomas."

Weili knew Barclays, one of the largest banks in the UK with a long history and hundreds of billions of dollars in assets under management.

Barclays International Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank. It is responsible for the international business of Barclays Bank. Barclays International Bank can be said to be an extension of Barclays Bank and its biological son. The two are completely compatible. Said to be one.

"Nice to meet you too, President Weili."

The two greeted each other and shook hands politely.

White Wade Bentley said aloud: "You two, let's chat while fighting."

"Okay!" "Let's chat while we fight."

Wally and Evan Thomas respectively.

Willie came without golf clubs, but White Wade Bentley had prepared a set of clubs for him. Although it is easier to use your own golf clubs, Willie came to London for work, not for tourism, so of course it was impossible to carry golf clubs with him.

While choosing clubs, Weili was guessing at White Wade Bentley's purpose of inviting Evan Thomas from Barclays Bank. He didn't think it was just to bring someone to play with him. He wasn't that big yet. face.

From the beginning, the three of them were playing ball, not talking about work, but chatting about politics and the weather.

Nearly half an hour later, when there were only three people around, the conversation gradually turned to Bentley Motors and Hutchison Whampoa’s acquisition of Bentley Motors under the guidance of White Wade Bentley.

"President Weili, for a car company, the engine is the most important. Although Bentley also has certain engine technology and patent reserves, most of the patents are owned by Rolls-Royce, and the latest engine is also owned by Rolls-Royce. R\u0026D, Bentley itself doesn’t have that.”

"Therefore, when Bentley officially separates from Rolls-Royce, Bentley must have its own engine."

White Wade Bentley solemnly reminds that if the Bentley acquisition is successful, the Bentley family will become the shareholders of Bentley Motors again, and the interests of Bentley Motors are equal to the interests of the Bentley family.

"We have taken note of what Sir Bentley said. When negotiating with Rolls-Royce, we will require Rolls-Royce to continue to license some patented technologies, including engines, to Bentley cars."

"As for the new generation of engines, it would be best if we could acquire the corresponding technology from Rolls-Royce. But if Rolls-Royce is unwilling to sell it, then Bentley can find the road of self-development, which will only cost more. It’s just time.”

Everyone will be partners from now on, so Weili will not hide anything from White Wade Bentley on matters that are not very important.

“When Rolls-Royce was nationalized a few years ago, in addition to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Bentley Motors being split into two brands, the engines and other technologies owned by Rolls-Royce were used to establish Rolls-Royce. Royce, specializes in aerospace power systems and defense."

“Therefore, Rolls-Royce owns the engine technologies that Rolls-Royce previously owned. The latest technology Rolls-Royce will not sell, but the technology from 20 to 30 years ago, as long as the price is right, The sale of Rolls-Royce is not out of the question."

"Although it is a technology from 20 to 30 years ago, it is a military and aviation technology after all. There is no problem in using it on the latest car engines. After Bentley got the technology, it just made certain rectifications. Rather than starting from scratch, Bentley R\u0026D is much stronger.”

Regarding the future of Bentley, White Wade Bentley naturally hopes that Bentley will become as strong as possible.

After hearing this, Weili said: "In fact, not only the engine, but also the core components of other cars, the company hopes that Bentley can develop and produce them by itself. This is very important to the development of Bentley Motors. Only the self-sufficiency of core components can ensure that Bentley Motors Don’t get stuck.”

"Is this what Chairman Lin thinks?"

White Wade Bentley asked aloud.

"Yes."

Weili nodded: "Mr. Lin is very optimistic about the prospects of the automobile industry, so he hopes that Bentley can continue to develop and grow and become a world-famous automobile brand."

"As a result, Bentley cars need engine technology even more."

As he said that, White Wade Bentley looked at Evan Thomas and said: "Barclays Bank's influence in England is undoubted. As long as Hutchison Whampoa is willing, Barclays Bank can assist Hutchison Whampoa in Luoyang." Royce acquired the required technology."

"Isn't it too early to talk about this before Hutchison Whampoa has acquired Bentley?"

Wei Li seemed to know the purpose of White Wade Bentley in bringing Evan Thomas, but he was not opposed to cooperating with Barclays Bank. After all, this was one of the largest banks in England.

"With the support of the Prime Minister's Office and HSBC, Hutchison Whampoa's acquisition of Bentley Motors is almost impossible to fail."

At this time, Evan Thomas, who had been standing silently beside him, spoke up.

White Wade Bentley said: "And it is not too early to talk about these. Early public relations also take time to operate."

"I know what both of you said is reasonable, but after all, Hutchison Whampoa has not yet acquired Bentley Motors. There are still variables. I can't promise you anything."

Weili still shook his head. He had to be cautious. If the acquisition of Bentley Motors failed, there would be variables in the engine technology, and it would be bad if it was unclear.

Evan Thomas said with a smile: "In fact, there is no need for Hutchison Whampoa to agree to anything. We can just leave the early public relations to Barclays. If Hutchison Whampoa does not succeed in acquiring Bentley in the end, it doesn't matter. Just be Barclays Bank." Let’s make friends with your company.”

White Wade Bentley said at the right time: "Mr. Thomas is very sincere. It will definitely not hurt Bentley to have a friend like Barclays Bank."

“Hutchison is delighted to have a friend like Barclays.”

Wei Li quickly expressed his position, and then said: "Since Mr. Thomas is so sincere, I will definitely talk to Mr. Lin about this matter and promote cooperation between the two parties."

"Then there's Mr. Lowry."

What Evan Thomas wants is cooperation with Hutchison Whampoa, or should be said, cooperation between Barclays Bank and Bentley Motors. At least he must become one of Bentley Motors' cooperative banks.

Barclays knows very well that Hutchison Whampoa is headquartered in Hong Kong, and HSBC is also in Hong Kong. HSBC cooperates with Hutchison Whampoa. It is difficult for Barclays to compete with HSBC and become the owner of Hutchison Whampoa or Bentley Motors. One of the cooperative banks would be nice.

Weili said: "This is what I should do."

Evan Thomas said: "If Hutchison Whampoa is short of funds, just come to Barclays Bank. Our bank will definitely support your company's development."

"I won't be polite if necessary."

Wei Li said politely, Hutchison Whampoa is not short of cash at all.

Hutchison Whampoa has more than one billion US dollars in cash in its account, and the company has also invested huge sums of money in real estate in Japan, just because the company has too much cash on hand.

To use an exaggeration to describe Hutchison Whampoa, it means that there is too much money and no place to spend it. The company is really not short of money at the moment.

Of course, Hutchison Whampoa is not short of money, but it is not advisable to use all its own cash for the development of the company. Appropriate bank loans are a must. Doing so can not only improve the utilization rate of funds, but also deepen cooperation with banks. Banks in any country have a strong influence within the bank's radiation range. Maintaining cooperation with banks is beneficial to enterprises and is beneficial to enterprises. business development.

"Weili Daban, once Hutchison Whampoa successfully acquires Bentley Motors, Bentley Motors can get closer and deepen cooperation with Barclays Bank. If the company needs financing or bonds in the future, I believe Barclays Bank will give the company greater support." support."

The reason why White Wade Bentley spoke for Barclays Bank is because the Bentley family and Barclays Bank have a deep cooperative relationship, and it is beneficial to the Bentley family to promote cooperation between the two parties.

"No one can refuse to cooperate with Barclays, including Hutchison Whampoa."

Wei Li smiled and complimented him. The more banks that cooperate with Hutchison Whampoa, the better. How could he refuse?

"Barclays is also honored to cooperate with a large enterprise like Hutchison Whampoa."

Evan Thomas also responded with praise after hearing this.

White Wade Bentley's purpose was to promote the cooperation between Hutchison Whampoa or Bentley Motors and Barclays Bank. Seeing that the two parties had a happy conversation and initially reached a willingness to cooperate, he couldn't help but feel very happy.

Although Hutchison Whampoa will hold the vast majority of Bentley Motors' shares after privatizing it, and the Bentley family will only hold a small part of the shares. However, as time goes by and the company develops, Hutchison Whampoa will definitely hold Bentley Motors' shares. It will continue to decrease until it loses its absolute controlling interest.

Once Hutchison Whampoa ceases to have absolute control over Bentley Motors, relying on the Bentley family's connections in London and its partnership with Barclays Bank, it is not impossible for the Bentley family to regain control of Bentley Motors.

Although this possibility is not very high, and the whole process is likely to take ten to twenty years or even longer, the Bentley family is willing to wait for the possibility of getting back Bentley cars.

Yes, before Hutchison Whampoa successfully acquired Bentley Motors, the Bentley family was already concerned about the control of Bentley Motors and took action for this purpose. It’s not that we are competing for control with Hutchison Whampoa now, but we are bringing in banks that have good relations with the Bentley family.

In the future development of Bentley Motors, if there is an opportunity, the Bentley family will also introduce banks or other shareholders with good relations with the Bentley family to pave the way for the future.

As for whether he can get back control of Bentley Motors from Hutchison Whampoa in the future, White Wade Bentley can't guarantee it. He doesn't know how big the hope is, but if he works hard, there is still a chance. If he doesn't work hard, there will be no chance. Not even hope.

…

Because London time is about eight hours ahead of Los Angeles time, when London time is Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles time is just morning.

Lin Baicheng got up early to exercise as always, and he must not miss out on physical exercise.

Lin Baicheng is still staying in Los Angeles because he is holding a party tonight to invite other shareholders of the company and the company's partners in the name of the chairman of Galaxy Games.

The branch of Galaxy Games in the United States is in Los Angeles, so the party was naturally held in Los Angeles.

However, after this party, Lin Baicheng will leave Los Angeles. As expected, he will first visit companies in Silicon Valley, and then go to New York, visiting every company.

After breakfast, Lin Baicheng took Lin Qin to find Lin Qingxia and Deng Lijun.

Deng Lijun has a concert in Los Angeles today. After today's concert, she will leave the United States and return to Hong Kong. Next, the focus of her career will be on the Asian region with Hong Kong as the center.

After returning to Hong Kong, Deng Lijun plans to open a record company. Lin Baicheng will invest with her, and Asia Star Media Group will provide certain resources.

Before Deng Lijun left, Lin Baicheng and Lin Qin went to get together with her.

Lin Baicheng calculated the time. Lin Qingxia left Los Angeles after May, and there was only more than a month left. When she returned to Xiangjiang, she didn't know whether her relationship with Er Qin would still be entangled.