Reborn as a Hong Kong Tycoon

Chapter 667 Barclays Bank, Be Careful

Chapter 667 Barclays Bank, Be Careful (Two in One)

Sunday afternoon.

The weather is beautiful today, the weather in London is very good, it is a good sunny day, which is a rare good weather for the foggy city.

Wayley was invited alone to a high-end golf club outside London, where he was invited to play golf this afternoon.

In fact, playing golf is not the point, more important is to socialize with golfers.

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

"President Wei Li, you are here."

One of them, a young man in his 40s, greeted him first when he saw him.

"Sir Bentley, I should not be late."

Wei Li greeted him aloud, and then looked at the 50-year-old man next to him.

White Wade Bingley, the current head of the Bingley family, was just in his early forties, a young man with great ambitions.Because the relationship between the Bentley family is not as good as before, he wants to revitalize the family, so he is willing to cooperate with Hutchison Whampoa to privatize and acquire Bentley Motors, and enter the management of Bentley Motors.

If Bentley Motors has always been a state-owned enterprise, then the Bentley family would have no way to privatize Bentley Motors, and the preferred share acquisition rights in their hands would be meaningless at all.

It is not that the Bentley family has not thought of privatizing Bentley Motors alone, instead of only holding 15% of the shares, but there is no way, who makes the Bentley family not have so much money, they can only watch others name their surname Businesses take over.

"No, President Wei Li came in time."

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

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Thomas."

Wei Li knows Barclays Bank, which is one of the largest banks in the UK with a long history and manages assets of hundreds of billions of dollars.

Barclays International Bank, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank, is responsible for the international business of Barclays Bank. Barclays International Bank can be said to be an extension of Barclays Bank. Said to be one.

"It's also nice to meet you, President Wei Li."

While the two greeted each other, they shook hands politely.

White Wade Bentley said aloud, "You two, let's chat while we fight."

"Okay!" "Talking while chatting."

Wayley and Evan Thomas responded respectively.

Waley hadn't brought any golf clubs, but White Wade Bentley had prepared a set of clubs for him.Although it is better to use your own golf clubs, Wei Li came to London for work, not for tourism, and of course it is impossible to carry golf clubs with him.

While choosing clubs, Wei Li speculated in his mind why White Wade Bentley invited Evan Thomas from Barclays Bank. He didn't think it was to bring someone to play with him, he was not that big yet. face.

At the beginning, the three of them played ball, did not chat about work matters, and chatted about topics such as politics and the weather.

Almost half an hour later, when there were only three people around, the topic gradually turned to Bentley Motor Company and the acquisition of Bentley Motor by Hutchison Whampoa under the guidance of White Wade Bentley.

"President Wei Li, for a car company, the engine is the most important. Although Bentley Motors also has a certain amount of engine technology and patent reserves, most of the patents are on Rolls-Royce, and the latest engine is also in Rolls-Royce. R&D, Bentley itself doesn't have it."

"Therefore, in the event that Bentley is formally separated from Rolls-Royce, Bentley must have its own engine."

White Wade Bentley solemnly reminded that if the acquisition of Bentley 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 noticed what Sir Bentley said. When negotiating with Rolls-Royce, we will ask Rolls-Royce to continue to license some patented technologies including engines to Bentley Motors."

"As for the new generation of engines, it is of course best if the corresponding technology can be purchased from Rolls-Royce, but if Rolls-Royce is unwilling to sell, then Bentley Motors can find the road of self-development, which is nothing more than spending more It's just time."

We will be partners from now on, so Wayley will not hide from White Vedder Bentley about some not very important matters.

"When Rolls-Royce was nationalized a few years ago, in addition to Rolls-Royce Motors and Bentley Motors being split into two brands, Rolls-Royce's engine and other technologies were taken to establish Rolls-Royce S-Royce, specializing in aero propulsion systems and defense."

"So Rolls-Royce has the engine technology that Rolls-Royce had before, the latest technology Rolls-Royce will not sell, but the technology from 30 or years ago, as long as the price is right, Rolls-Royce It's not impossible for Les Royce to be sold."

"Although it is a technology from 30 or years ago, it is a military and aviation technology after all. It is no problem to use it on the latest car engine. After Bentley got the technology, it was nothing more than a certain rectification. Compared with Bentley, it was developed from scratch. Much stronger."

Regarding the future of Bentley Motors, White Vedder Bentley naturally hoped that Bentley Motors would be as strong as possible.

Wei Li listened and said: "In fact, not only the engine, but also the core parts of other cars, the company hopes that Bentley can develop and produce itself. This is very important to the development of Bentley. Only the self-sufficiency of core parts can guarantee the quality of Bentley. Don't get stuck in the neck."

"Chairman Lin thinks so?"

White Wade Bentley asked aloud.

"Yes."

Wei Li nodded: "Mr. Lin is very optimistic about the prospects of the automobile industry, so he hopes that Bentley will continue to grow and become a world-renowned automobile brand."

"That makes Bentley even more in need of engine technology."

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

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

Wayley understood the purpose of White Wade Bentley in bringing Evan Thomas, but he didn't object to cooperating with Barclays, after all, it was one of the largest banks in England.

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

At this time, Evan Thomas, who had been silent by the side, said something.

White Wade Bentley said: "It's not too early to talk about these things, and the early public relations also need time to operate."

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

Wei Li still shook his head. He had to be more cautious. If the acquisition of Bentley Motors failed, there would be a change in the engine technology, and it would be bad if he couldn't figure it out.

Evan Thomas said with a smile: "Actually, there is no need for Hutchison Whampoa to promise anything. We can leave the early public relations to Barclays. If Hutchison Whampoa fails to acquire 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. Bentley Motors can have a friend like Barclays Bank, which is definitely not harmful to Bentley Motors."

"Hutchison is very happy to have a friend like Barclays Bank."

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

"Then there's Mrs. Laurel."

What Evan Thomas wants is the cooperation with Hutchison Whampoa, or it should be said that the cooperation between Barclays Bank and Bentley Motors is right, at least to become one of the cooperative banks of Bentley Motors.

Barclays Bank knows that Hutchison Whampoa is headquartered in Xiangjiang, and HSBC is also in Xiangjiang. HSBC has cooperation with Hutchison Whampoa. It is difficult for Barclays to compete with HSBC. It can become Hutchison Whampoa or Bentley Motors. One of the partner banks would be nice.

Wei Li said, "This is what I should do."

Evan Thomas said: "If Hutchison Whampoa has a shortage of funds, even if you come to Barclays Bank, the 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 dollars in cash lying in its account, and the company has invested a huge amount of money in real estate in Japan, just because the company has too much cash in hand.

It is an exaggeration to describe Hutchison Whampoa, that is, there is too much money and no place to spend it. The company is really not short of money at present.

Of course, Hutchison Whampoa is not short of money, but it is not advisable to use all of its own cash in the development of the enterprise. Appropriate bank loans are necessary.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 radiation range of banks. Maintaining cooperation with banks is beneficial to enterprises and enterprises. business development.

"Master Wei Li, once Hutchison Whampoa successfully acquires Bentley Motors, Bentley Motors can get closer to Barclays Bank and deepen cooperation. If the company needs financing or issues bonds in the future, I believe Barclays Bank will also give the company greater support. support."

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

"No one can refuse to cooperate with Barclays, and Hutchison is the same."

Wei Li smiled and praised, the more banks that cooperate with Hutchison Whampoa, the better, how could he refuse.

"Barclays is also honored to be able to cooperate with such a large enterprise as Hutchison Whampoa."

Evan Thomas also retaliated when he heard the words.

It is White Wade Bentley's goal to promote the cooperation between Hutchison Whampoa, or Bentley Motors and Barclays Bank. Seeing that the two sides had a good talk and initially reached a willingness to cooperate, he couldn't help being very happy.

Although after Hutchison Whampoa privatizes Bentley Motors, it will hold the vast majority of shares in Bentley Motors, and the Bentley family will only hold a small part of the shares. It will continue to decrease until it loses absolute control.

Once Hutchison Whampoa no longer has absolute control over Bentley Motors, relying on the Bentley family's connections in London and the partnership with Barclays Bank, it is not impossible for the Bentley family to regain control of Bentley Motors.

Although this possibility is not great, and the whole process may take 20 years or even longer, but in order to get back the possibility of Bentley cars, the Bentley family is willing to wait.

That's right, before Hutchison Whampoa successfully acquired Bentley Motors, the Bentley family was already thinking about the control of Bentley Motors and took action for it.It's not about competing with Hutchison Whampoa for control right now, but introducing a bank that has a good relationship 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 who have a good relationship with the Bentley family to pave the way for the future.

As for whether he can get back the control of Bentley Motors from Hutchison Whampoa in the future, White Wade Bentley can't guarantee it. He doesn't know how hopeful he is, but there is still a chance if he works hard. If he doesn't work hard, he will be fine. Hope not.

……

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 wakes up early to exercise as always, and his physical exercise must not be left behind.

Lin Baicheng is currently staying in Los Angeles, because he will hold a party tonight to invite other shareholders and partners of the company in the name of the chairman of Galaxy Games.

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

However, after this party, Lin Baicheng will leave Los Angeles. If there is no accident, he will first visit the companies in Silicon Valley, and then go to New York. Every company will go there.

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 Xiangjiang. Next, her career focus will be on the Asian region with Xiangjiang as the center.

After returning to Xiangjiang, Deng Lijun plans to open a record company, Lin Baicheng and her will jointly invest, and Asia Star Media Group will give 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 if her relationship with Er Qin would still be entangled.

(End of this chapter)

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