Chapter 340 I can’t help myself
The second one is the easiest. We Jianlibao itself has mature and stable channels.
The third and fourth items are not difficult to solve. As soon as we integrate Huiyuan, we will start building sub-brands.
Only the first one, unless our market share can continue to increase, it will be difficult to change.
And our Jianlibao original production line had vacancies. Now that we have acquired Huiyuan, the vacancy rate is even higher. ”
Xu Liang understood and then smiled and said: "About the vacant production line, it's not as difficult as you think. Maybe this is a good thing for us."
"A good thing?"
Qiao Yu will react instantly.
“Are you so optimistic about Yao Ming?”
“Let’s wait and see.”
Xu Liang didn't explain much.
When Yao Ming was at his peak, he was a symbol of the entire Chinese sports and his influence was too great.
After a night's rest, the two of them were busy with their own affairs.
Xu Liang went to Central America and stayed there all morning. After checking in with Mo Maniang, he went to Hongmeng in the afternoon.
"Mr. Xu, this is the news I just received."
He took the document from Lu Hui's hand.
After looking at it, Xu Liang said in surprise: "Ebay rejected Ali's acquisition? Didn't it say that the two parties had initialed an agreement some time ago?"
After Ali got his investment, he immediately The acquisition of eBay was launched, and Shao Yibo did not refuse. The two parties began to contact each other. Although there was not much news from the outside world, as Alibaba's major shareholder, Xu Liang knew a lot of inside information.
After nearly a month of negotiations, the two parties have agreed that Alibaba will acquire eBay for US$120 million, half of which will be paid in cash and half of the new company's stock.
The contract was also initialed.
As long as due diligence is completed, the contract can be officially signed.
It is obviously abnormal to break up suddenly now.
"It is rumored that eBay has intervened."
Lu Huidao.
Xu Liang took out his cell phone and dialed, and the call was connected after a short time.
Ma Yun's voice came quickly.
"Brother Xu, why do you have time to call me?"
"Old Ma, what's going on? I heard that your acquisition of eBay went wrong?"
"Shao Yibo, a bastard who is greedy for money and dishonest, even signed a contract with us. But when eBay offered us US$150 million, he kicked us out without even saying hello," Ma Yun said angrily. .
“Is eBay involved?”
Xu Liang was a little surprised, but also felt that it was somewhat reasonable.
In the last life, eBay acquired eBay to enter the C2C market, and now is certainly no exception. But he didn't expect eBay to come so early.
“eBay is coming with force this time, as if it is swallowing up China’s C2C market.” Ma Yun said.
Xu Liang smiled and said: "Lao Ma, you are not shrinking, are you?"
"How could it be. Isn't it eBay? Its tricks are only available in the United States. , when we get to China, it’s still our territory,” Ma Yun said confidently.
"As long as you have confidence. If you need my help, just call." Xu Liang said generously.
Now, through Hongyan and Hanhua, he controls 49.99% of Ali's shares. He is the largest shareholder of Ali, and he must help each other both emotionally and rationally.
"Haha, when it comes time to really need your brother, I will definitely come to visit you."
After a brief chat, Xu Liang hung up the phone.
Unlike the previous life, now Ali has 90 million US dollars invested by him, and Ali’s development will be faster and more stable.
"Mr. Xu, this is a fax from Mr. Xia. The negotiations with Standard Chartered have reached a stalemate. It is difficult to get better conditions." Lu Hui handed over another document.
Xu Liang took it and took a look.
At a price of HK$43.45 per share, it holds 16.8% of Standard Chartered's shares and two board seats.
What Hanhua needs to pay is the exclusive right to cooperate in the entire Greater China region, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa, in addition to China, Hong Kong and Macao.
This condition is much better than the 15% equity and two board seats he originally expected.
"Tell Xia Changsheng to sign the contract. As for the funds..."
After investing in Alibaba, apart from the real estate investment budget, he was able to use US$600 million.
Based on the current share price of Standard Chartered, a 16.8% stake is equivalent to US$1.3 billion.
Excluding the 5.9% equity that Hongyan has acquired in advance, Hongyan still needs to pay US$860 million.
Xu Liang didn’t have enough cash in his hand.
Moreover, he also needs to set aside a certain amount of cash to deal with unexpected events.
After pondering for a moment, "Tell Xia Changsheng that I will support him with 400 million U.S. dollars in cash, and let him take out the rest with loans."
400 million U.S. dollars, plus the 400 million U.S. dollars he originally held Standard Chartered's equity, once mortgaged, is enough to buy the remaining equity of Standard Chartered.
“Okay.”
After Lu Hui left, Xu Liang’s cell phone suddenly rang.
I picked it up and pressed the answer button.
Soon, Qiao Yuhui's voice came over, with joy in his tone.
"Xu Liang, Zhu Xinli let go."
"Really?"
Xu Liang also felt happy.
If we integrate Huiyuan earlier, we can also integrate the resources of both parties to develop quickly.
"But Zhu Xinli wants 800 million Chinese coins." Qiao Yuhui said.
"Promise him. Although the price is higher, time is more precious to us now." Xu Liang said.
Now Uni-President, Master Kong, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are all investing in the beverage industry. If they finish the equity matters earlier, they can also complete the integration earlier and compete for the beverage market.
Qiao Yuhui also understood the seriousness of the matter. "I think so too. After finally acquiring Huiyuan, we can't let Uni-President and Master Kong take advantage of the loopholes."
"In terms of funds, do you need me to support you?"
"No. Although I promised Zhu Xinli to give him 800 million, I can't let him take advantage of it all. I'm ready to sign the contract. , give 200 million first, and pay off the rest within six months.
With Jianlibao’s gross profit, it can be easily handled.
What’s more, we still have the integrated Huiyuan, so it will be even easier. .”
Xu Liang nodded. Jianlibao's main business revenue in the first half of 2002 was 1.7 billion Chinese dollars, and its gross profit was 890 million Chinese dollars, plus the accumulation last year.
The available liquidity is close to 1.2 billion.
After paying Delong 550 million Huaxia coins, the remaining 650 million Huaxia coins are not enough to acquire Zhu Xinli's 49% equity in Huiyuan, but in half a year, it will be much easier.
After a brief chat, the two hung up the phone.
Qiao Yuhui is very busy now.
In addition to keeping an eye on the integration of Huiyuan, we are also busy promoting new products.
Basically work overtime every day, leaving early and returning late.
Xu Liang didn’t bother her either.
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The capital city government compound.
This is Xu Liang’s third visit.
As soon as I got off the car, I saw a young man wearing a white T-shirt waiting nearby.
"Assistant Liu, I kept you waiting."
Xu Liang stepped forward quickly.
The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door, this leader's political secretary is not to be neglected.
Liu Shucheng smiled and said: "I just came here not long ago. Mr. Xu, let's go in, Leader Jiang is already waiting for you."
Xu Liang nodded and came to Jiang Weiguo's office with ease.
Pushing the door in, the layout is still the same.
Besides the bookshelves filled with books, there are not many other decorations.
“Coming?”
Xu Liang nodded, "Leader Jiang, I haven't seen you for a long time. You are more energetic."
"Stop flattering me, come and sit."
Jiang Weiguo waved.
“Hey.”
After agreeing, Xu Liang hurriedly walked over.
After the two sat down, Liu Shucheng brought over a glass of water.
Jiang Weiguo glanced at him.
"Really decided to develop the 'Hongmeng Project' in stages?"
Xu Liang nodded, "We can't delay any longer, otherwise the construction cost will only get higher and higher."
"It's better to develop in stages. The first phase will be 1,000 acres, the second phase will be another thousand, and the third phase will be completed. This is safer." Jiang Weiguo nodded.
"Leader Jiang, we hope to buy the land first, and then the government will cooperate with us to complete the land acquisition. The entire project is progressing as planned.
For example, the first phase of 1,000 acres of land will be developed within four years. If completed successfully, If we continue to develop the second phase of the project, the government has the right to auction it off
This way we don’t have to worry about defaulting on the project and causing unfinished construction.”
Xu Liang is very aware of how fast the price of land will rise in the future, so he does not want to spend too much money on it.
Jiang Weiguo thought about it and nodded.
"Okay."
"Then I have no problem."
Jiang Weiguo nodded, "You acquired Huiyuan?"
"You know?"
"You all called the police, how can I not know? But Secretary Zhao of Shunyi recently came to me several times and said that they had finally cultivated a large enterprise, but it was suddenly taken away by you. ”
"Huiyuan is also the company that Qilu moved to. Besides, after the acquisition, it is also necessary to integrate the management, production, sales channels and markets of both parties.
In this way, we can save costs, improve operational efficiency, and create More revenue and profits," Xu Liangdao.
Jiang Weiguo nodded and said: "Have you ever thought about moving Jianlibao to the capital?"
"When I acquired Jianlibao, I promised the Sanshui government that I could not change the company's registration place. Moreover, Jianlibao’s headquarters building is in Yangcheng. It’s just a waste of time for us to move here.”
“That’s it.”
After a pause, Jiang Weiguo changed the subject.
“I heard that your parents are here?”
Xu Liangliang felt a thump and couldn’t help but nodded.
"They are worried about my sister's college entrance examination. Come and have a look."
"Have Xiaoyang met your parents?"
"I've seen them. Last week, Xiaoyang returned to the capital and made a special trip to see them." Xu Liang said quickly.
"That's good. ...It's the weekend in a few days. I'll ask your aunt to cook more food. You can come over for dinner."
Xu Liang didn't dare to refuse and nodded quickly. .
After the two chatted for a while, Xu Liang left.
Getting in the car, I couldn’t help but sigh as I watched the government compound getting further and further away.
He has always been afraid of getting married, but the development of things often does not depend on his will. Whether he wants it or not, as he spends more and more time with Jiang Xiaoyang, outsiders will treat him as the Jiang family's prospective son-in-law.
Unless he can completely give up on Jiang Xiaoyang and the two never meet again, their union will be a trend that no one can go against.
(End of this chapter)