Chapter 233： [Island Airlines is acquiring! 】

Chapter 233【Island Airlines is acquiring! 】

Before 1958, there were two local airlines on Hong Kong Island, Cathay Pacific and Island Air.

Hong Kong government regulations: All routes south of Hong Kong Island are operated by Cathay Pacific, and routes north of Hong Kong Island are operated by Hong Kong Island Airlines.

The three old-fashioned aircraft of Hong Kong Island Airlines, Wu Guangyao's valuation is 2.5 million US dollars, plus the flight license and pilot, etc., the total valuation is 3.5 million US dollars.

Because Hong Kong Island Airlines is on the verge of bankruptcy, minority shareholders will never want to stay in their hands;

Of course, this is just Wu Guangyao’s guess!

However, in order not to provoke an alarm, Wu Guangyao decided to acquire them one by one and asked them to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

And in order to increase the success rate, Wu Guangyao intends to spend money to let Sundashi be his personal financial adviser, so as not to be uncooperative.

At HSBC, the importance of Sandus should be second only to HSBC Taipan. The main reason is that Sandus controls all lending items.

Even if you don’t want to sell, you have to keep it secret for yourself for a while.

"Wu, why did you decide to do it so early? Global Shipping's finances are not optimistic right now, owing huge loans; your blind expansion will lead to a break in the capital chain. Moreover, even after the acquisition, you have to invest a lot of money in development. Hong Kong Island Airlines, the funds for global shipping will be even more tense?" Sundars's tone was a little bit of incomprehension, even anger.

Maybe that Wu Guangyao has been too smooth in recent years, and now it is a bit swollen. As an ally, it is necessary to remind him.

Wu Guangyao did not refute, but took out a stack of paper charter contracts prepared in advance and placed them in front of Sandus.

Sang Dashi saw that Wu Guangyao did not answer to himself, but took out a pile of paper documents, and naturally looked at it unceremoniously.

Has a long time, Sundars asked incredulously: "You actually signed a three-year contract for your second-hand ships, what do you think?"

"Mr. Sandus, shipping prices may change. I just provided insurance for Global Shipping. With these long-term contracts, do you still think that there will be financial problems with Global Shipping?" Wu Guangyao said with a smile. This pile of data is a three-year contract for 32 ships, with a total value of 38 million U.S. dollars.

Although it is not enough to pay off the loan, Wu Guangyao still has 9 second-hand ships and 15 new ships of 30,000 tons. These are the main money-making machines for global shipping in the future.

"There is indeed no problem, but do you have any plans for Island Airlines?" Sundars thought for a while and said.

"First, buy three-tiered Jazz jets and open routes to Seoul, Tokyo, and Manila (belonging to the east of Hong Kong). At the same time, for the company's services, I require the ultimate in order to make customers impeccable." The reserved ones are said.

"Seoul?"

"Yes, the war should be over, and this route must be reopened."

Sundus did not expect Wu Guangyao to be so sure that the war is about to end. Although there are signs of it now, HSBC is not sure about these major events!

This young man's anticipation of the situation, I am afraid that it is really impossible to find the fault!

Otherwise, it is impossible to always go smoothly!

"But in this way, after you acquired Island Airlines, did you incorporate it into a subsidiary of Global Shipping? If you want to get the shares in our hands, HSBC's request is definitely to buy a stake in Global Shipping, but it will not agree to additional investment Island Airlines, this is a big issue, and it is not something I can decide." Sundars said. HSBC is optimistic about Global Shipping, but it will never be optimistic about Island Airlines.

After taking over 35% of the shares from British Airways Overseas Development Corporation, Island Air’s financial situation is deteriorating every day. Sundars has received a lot of criticism. If it weren’t for the performance of investing in global shipping, Sundars would be afraid. Life is not easy.

"No, I do not intend to merge into Global Shipping, I intend to establish my sole proprietorship-Global Holdings Company, to control Global Shipping and Island Airlines."

Wu Guangyao naturally refuses to incorporate Island Airlines into global shipping. Doesn’t this mean that he is at a loss?

Others are not optimistic, but I am very optimistic!

Sundus did not say anything. After all, HSBC sold the shares of Island Airlines directly to Wu Guangyao himself;

While HSBC wants to take a stake in Global Shipping, it naturally has to invest in the current fixed assets of Global Shipping, and it has a conservative valuation of US$70 million.

The reason why Wu Guangyao wins over HSBC in this way is because he needs a strong backing;

At the same time, the funds that HSBC has invested in can buy ships by themselves;

In this way, I didn’t lose anything. To put it bluntly, I was just a steward of their funds.

In this era, there is also a shipping company’s ships, and their owners are different people, so they are combined to operate!

While Wu Guangyao and Sundars conspired, another superyacht "Christina" arrived at the port of Jeddah in Mecca;

It is the most luxurious private yacht in the world. Sitting on the boat is its owner Onassis and his wife Tina.

Onassis was much more famous than Wu Guangyao. He went straight to the palace, met the old king, and explained his intentions.

"Mr. Onassis, just last month, a big Asian ship owner came to convince me that he said exactly the same thing to you. Did you make an appointment?" The old king asked suspiciously.

Onassis was surprised that someone actually took the lead in front of him?

"King, dare you ask which shipping company of Dongying is the owner of this big ship?" Onassis asked, who had calmed down.

"He is not the owner of Dongying, but a big owner of Hong Kong Island."

"Haha, king, you may have been deceived by him. Hong Kong Island has no big shipowners at all. They are all small soldiers and shrimps." Onassis laughed presumptuously in front of the king and uttered wild words. This is the same as his Personality dictates, otherwise his company will be opened in the United States, and he will look everywhere for opportunities to cut the face of Americans.

The crown prince on the side listened, naturally feeling uncomfortable. Under Wu Guangyao’s deliberate friendship, the relationship between him and Wu Guangyao has risen to a friend relationship. Naturally, he does not want a stranger to slander his friend.

The crown prince interrupted: "Mr. Onassis, as far as I know, your fleet has a total carrying capacity of only about 1.5 million tons, and this Hong Kong island owner's fleet also has 1.2 million tons. You said he is a small soldier. Shrimp, aren't you?"

Onassis was shocked again, but he did not expect that the crown prince would defend the shipowner of Hong Kong Island in this way, which would be detrimental to him;

At this time Onassis also finally remembered that there is indeed a powerful shipowner Wu on Hong Kong Island, but he does not look down on his second-hand ship, so he has always chosen to forget him.

"As far as I know, his boats are old second-hand boats?"

"He has 15 new ships with a capacity of 30,000 tons. They have been built at the American shipyard for 20 months. Couldn't Mr. Onassis care about the international shipping situation?" The crown prince once again helped Wu Guangyao to speak. Obviously Wu Guangyao treated him very much. His temper, especially the two eagles he sent, made the crown prince show off in front of the royal family.

The old king watched the eldest son defend Wu Guangyao. He was a little worried, worried that the eldest son would be deceived by the interests, but he didn't say it on the spot.

Onassis was shocked again, it seemed that he underestimated the enemy;

Don’t say how many ships there are on this Hong Kong Island, just say one step ahead and establish a relationship with the crown prince. This has already taken the lead.

Onassis saw that the crown prince was attacked, and now he can only increase his strength to convince the old king.

Unfortunately, with the caution of the old king, how could it be possible to promise Onassis to touch the brows of several major oil companies in the United States!

Finally, Onassis left the palace, but did not give up on it;

Because there is hope in this matter, the old king hesitated, and the crown prince was very tempted.

It seemed that I had to find some lobbyists to persuade the old king, so there might be hope, Onassis thought.

Who do you look for?

Onassis fell into deep thought, and soon Onassis had an idea;

Since it’s the idea to fight the big American oil company, you must look for big people who don’t like the U.S.;

Onassis already has two candidates:

The first one, Yalma Schacht, was the former president of the German National Bank. Although he was the president of the German National Bank during the time of the head of state, he did not hold any position during World War II because he disagreed with the head of state. Therefore, he was innocent after the war. Worked as an economic adviser to Egypt, the hegemon of the Arab world, and is currently working in the financial industry in Germany.

Second, the leader of the Saudi anti-American movement, the nationalist Chamar Hussein.

Let’s visit Chamar Hussein first!

In addition to the 40% stake held by Jardine Matheson and the 35% stake held by HSBC, there are 9 minority shareholders holding a total of 25% of the shares.

The most surprising thing is that the Ho Tung family also holds 3% of the shares of Island Airlines.

So, Wu Guangyao first visited 91-year-old He Dong.

Don’t look at He Dong, who is 91 years old. Others went to London in wheelchairs to receive royal titles when they were 93 years old!

Wu Guangyao has a good relationship with Ho Tung, and he always visits this Hong Kong Island Chinese ‘leader’ every year;

He Dong also admires Wu Guangyao. He has said many times in different places that the Wu Guangyao family is the next Hong Kong Island Chinese ‘leader’.

It can be seen that this person admires Wu Guangyao very much and is very willing to support him.

Although the so-called “leader” of the Chinese on Hong Kong Island is not an official name, the influence in it is undoubtedly huge.

For example, if the Hong Kong government wants to mobilize such a Chinese ‘leader’ on Hong Kong Island, it must definitely think about it, otherwise it will cause riots on Hong Kong Island.

"Your growth is too fast. It is a good thing and a bad thing. We don't have to talk about the good things. You should also understand the bad things. You don't have enough contacts and influence in the world. This is easy to make people look at you. So ah , You have to get in touch with politicians from all over the world, and even your investment cannot be concentrated on Hong Kong Island. You have to leave yourself a step back.” After agreeing to Wu Guangyao’s request for the transfer of shares, He Dong suddenly mentioned a few words.

Wu Guangyao naturally also knew about this, but after all, he developed too fast to get in touch with the big shots.

"Sir He is right, I will work hard in this regard!" Wu Guangyao said quickly and modestly. It is my honor to be able to get advice from such a sophisticated businessman.

After taking He Dong’s shares, Wu Guangyao will go to see a person who owns 5% of the shares.

Peninsula Hotel

Wu Guangyao and Sundars are having a banquet, waiting for a head of a British-owned foreign company that holds a 5% stake in Island Airlines. As long as he takes the shares in his hand, Wu Guangyao will hold 8% of the shares in Island Airlines. .

Not long after the two sat down, they met a fifty-year-old thin British man.

"Sandashi, this should be Mr. Wu!" The person here is very smart, although he hasn't seen Wu Guangyao, it seems that he can guess Wu Guangyao's identity at once.

"Hello Mr. Benjamin, it is Wu Guangyao here!"

After the three of them sat down, the hotel began to serve food. Benjamin was not in a hurry to know that Wu Guangyao and the two of them asked him to come, instead they talked about shipping.

It turned out that Benjamin's foreign company also had 5 freighters, mainly running the route from Hong Kong Island to Southeast Asia to transport some resources.

Hong Kong Island is an important re-export port. For trade in areas such as Dongying and Taiwan, many of them will choose to re-export on Hong Kong Island.

"Mr. Wu, how do you think the economy of Hong Kong Island will develop if the war in the east ends?" Although Benjamin is British, he can see that he admires Wu Guangyao very much.

Able to be able to make shipping the “king of the ship” in Asia at a young age, and the zipper to dominate the world, no matter what race he is, he is worthy of admiration.

"If the war is over, the first thing Hong Kong Island does is to lobby the United States to lift the trade blockade; if this step is completed, Hong Kong Island's re-export trade will slowly rise; however, compared to re-export trade , I think the manufacturing industry will be more powerful, and even within ten years, it will surpass the re-export trade." Wu Guangyao said casually, saying this will not affect anything.

"What about the real estate?" Benjamin asked impatiently.

It seems that this foreign company also accounts for a large proportion of real estate.

"As long as people have a job and can eat, they will naturally consider the issue of'living' next. I believe that the future of the real estate industry is also beautiful!"

It's almost time to watch the chat. Wu Guangyao finally said his intention. When Benjamin heard it, the joy on his face flashed, but Wu Guangyao discovered it.

It seems that these small shareholders have long wanted to make a move, and I am afraid that they are not optimistic about the future of Island Airlines!

"Mr. Wu, your valuation is too low. I think Island Airlines is worth at least 4 million U.S. dollars. Three aircraft and a flight license are worth 3.5 million U.S. dollars. Island Airlines also has properties, pilots, etc. If you I really want 5% of the shares in my hands, then it will be $200,000." Benjamin said in a bargain.

200,000 US dollars, Wu Guangyao is acceptable, but Benjamin can’t let Benjamin see that he wants this share very much;

Wu Guangyao’s intention to acquire Hong Kong Island Airlines, I don’t want these people to know clearly;

Perhaps these people will guess that Wu Guangyao just wants to be a minority shareholder.

Wu Guangyao looked at Sandus, and Sandus understood.

"Mr. Benjamin, you should be aware of the situation of Island Airlines, which is on the verge of bankruptcy at any time; to tell you, HSBC intends to take the lead this time to carry out some reforms on Island Airlines. Please also ask Mr. Benjamin to look at HSBC. , The price shouldn't be too high." Sundas said.

Wu Guangyao hired Sundars as his consultant this time, but Sundars naturally took it seriously if he had to pay for labor.

To put it bluntly, Sundars is his temporary personal property consultant.

Wu Guangyao saw that Benjamin was still pretending to be hesitant, and said: "180,000 US dollars, Mr. Benjamin, this price is already a premium purchase, please consider it carefully."

"Deal!" Benjamin didn't want to offend Sandus in the end. Besides, the price has exceeded his estimated price. Benjamin once thought that the collapse of Island Airlines would be a matter of time.

Sundus then told Benjamin that this matter must be kept secret!

Benjamin nodded, thinking, this time HSBC wants to fight for the dominance of Island Airlines from Jardines?

The two chapters were combined into one chapter, and today’s three changes are over.

will publish a big chapter recently, this book is not far from the boutique, the author intends to fight it.

(End of this chapter)