"Yes, there are. Several Chinese-funded consortiums have made bids before, but they were not sincere and the prices they gave were too low. I rejected them directly." John Madden said helplessly.
He also knows that, as Su Cheng said, the real estate industry in Xiangjiang is not very active now. Those with money are covering their pockets to prevent economic shock, and those without money are Thinking about cashing out.
Su Cheng guessed that Li Ka-shing was definitely a speculator among them, and he would definitely be indispensable if he could find bargains.
“So, in my opinion, HK$1.8 billion is still higher than the current market price. Otherwise, how could it not be sold? The market price must be adapted to the market conditions. Everyone’s The bids are not high, which shows that the value of these two buildings is not worth the price. I am very sincere in wanting to buy it. It depends on whether your Wheelock Group has this sincerity. Moreover, as long as the price is right, I can buy it at any time. Pay this money, cash transaction, there will be no delay in payment!" Su Cheng continued.
"Then I don't know, what price can Mr. Su offer?" John Madden could only ask.
After being listed for such a long time, he also knew that it would be difficult to sell at the price of HK$1.8 billion.
However, he really wanted to sell these two buildings to recirculate funds, and it was quite urgent.
Therefore, at this time, John Madden could only patiently negotiate the price with Sioux City.
"The relationship between Mr. John Madden and Mr. Bao should be relatively good, right?" Su Cheng did not discuss the price directly, but turned to chat with him about other things.
“Yes, Mr. Su, Mr. Bao and I have a good relationship. Although we are commercial competitors, the shipping market in Hong Kong is so big, so we are only competing in a healthy way, not in a disgusting way! John Madden said with a nod.
"Mr. Bao's Global Shipping Group recently contacted my Dali Logistics Company. They plan to sell a batch of second-hand cargo ships and oil tankers again in the near future, with a value of about HK$2 billion. We have purchased them from Global Shipping Group some time ago. A group of second-hand ships are very cost-effective, and the prices of the recently sold ships are also very attractive.
I have been considering whether to buy this group of second-hand ships recently. Mr. Bao is a good friend of mine and I trust him. You won’t cheat me, but in the past few days, I learned that Wheelock Group plans to sell the Federal Building, and I started to struggle again. I was considering whether to buy the ships of Global Shipping Group or the properties here in Wheelock. What?
I came here this time to see what suitable price you can offer. If it is suitable, I would still prefer to buy the building and Dali Logistics Company can develop slowly.
If the price is not right, then I can only buy these second-hand ships from Global Shipping Group. Mr. Bao is now focusing on Wharf and ignoring the development of Global Shipping Group. I think it is me It's a good opportunity to develop the shipping industry." Su Cheng talked in circles, whether it was true or false, regardless of whether John Madden believed it or not.
Because Su City knows, John Madden must also know that his Dali Logistics Company acquired a batch of second-hand ships some time ago.
Although the amount acquired some time ago was not large and the value was only about 100 million Hong Kong dollars, with the support of Sioux City, Dali Logistics may not have no chance of rising.
At this time, John Madden was a little surprised when he heard Su Cheng's words.
He did not expect that Su City, like Wheelock, would also like the ships of the Global Shipping Group.
John Madden is very familiar with Hong Kong’s shipping industry. After all, shipping is the main business of Wheelock Group.
As one of the world's shipping centers, Xiangjiang has many shipping companies, large and small, or even hundreds. Many of them are not headquartered in Xiangjiang, but are just branches in Xiangjiang.
So, although the shipping industry here is very developed, the competition is also very fierce.
Therefore, he also knew about Sioux City's acquisition of a Singapore-based logistics company, Dali Logistics Company.
After acquiring Dali Logistics Company, this logistics company also began to develop in Xiangjiang.
Especially after purchasing a batch of ships from Global Shipping Group, Dali Logistics' ships began to run around the world.
In the final analysis, it is because the transportation business of the two major groups, Su Group and Hutchison Whampoa Group, was given to Dali Logistics Company, which caused this previously inconspicuous logistics company to quickly rise to the top. Xiangjiang medium shipping enterprise. If Sioux City gives full support in the future, this Dali Logistics Company may really develop, and by then, it will also become a competitor with Wheelock Shipping.
This is not what John Madden wants to see.
He also wants to be the boss of the shipping industry.
If Sioux City really grabs these ships from Wheelock Group, it will have a great impact on Wheelock Group’s future development strategy.
"No, we have to stop Sioux City from purchasing these cargo ships!" This was John Madden's inner thought.
He didn't want the lion of Global Shipping Group to be replaced by Dali Logistics, which might turn into a tiger.
At this time, he didn't think about why Su Cheng told him this, because it was unnecessary.
John Madden understood that Global Shipping Group was going to sell ships to Sioux City. After all, everyone knew that Sioux City was the entrepreneur with the most impressive cash flow in Hong Kong.
It is impossible for people to pin their hopes of selling only on Wheelock Group.
Buyers must find more buyers.
"Mr. Su, if you buy our building, what price can you pay?" John Madden asked the price again.
Now, the initiative has passed to Su Cheng.
Of course, if the price offered by Sioux City is too outrageous, the transaction will definitely not be completed. Even if Wheelock is eager to withdraw funds, they will not lose assets randomly.
“I don’t bid randomly. The Federal Building and the International Building are sold together for HK$1.6 billion. This price is my bottom line. If it is higher, I think it is no longer worthwhile, Mr. John. You should also know that there are many buildings for sale in Xiangjiang now. If the Federal Building is sold alone, I can offer HK$1 billion!" Su Cheng also stated his ideal price.
The actual price of the Federal Building is at least double that of the International Building. After all, one is in Central and the other is in Mong Kok. Real estate prices in Central are much higher than those in Mong Kok.
Therefore, if they sell the Federal Building alone, Sioux City is happy to spend 1 billion to buy it. Of course, he also wants the Mong Kok International Building. Although the housing prices in Mong Kok are not as high as those in Central, Mong Kok is also a bustling city, and the International Building is rented out. It's also very easy.
The package price of 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars is also the funds Wheelock obtained in another world. If nothing else, they should be able to accept it.
The difference between HK$1.5 billion and HK$1.6 billion is still very big. This is HK$100 million.
If Sioux City bids HK$1.5 billion, they probably will not accept this price.
After all, Global Shipping Company has already offered this price, so there is no need for him to talk about this price anymore.
"No more talk?" John Madden asked.
"Yes, Mr. John Madden, I am more sincere. I have already stated my reserve price. You can buy and sell freely. It is up to you whether to sell or not." Su Cheng said with a smile. . (End of this chapter)