Chapter 234
"Excluding fixed assets such as stocks and real estate, how much money do you have?" Fang Mobai was very curious about how much money Lin Wei had. Since stocks and real estate cannot be touched, how much living money does she have in her hands?
"I haven't calculated it carefully, but there should be two to three billion," Lin Wei trimmed her nails, hummed, and added, "negative."
Fang Mobai was sighing about her wealth, and the next second he heard the last sentence, he was surprised. : "What?"
Lin Wei smiled at him and said, "If
you count personal cash assets, I am now heavily in debt." "No, I heard that many of your companies pay dividends." How can you have so much debt?
"Listed companies do pay dividends every year. A part of the company's annual income excluding production and operating expenses will be converted into dividends and distributed to shareholders. I own five listed companies, and I do pay a large amount of dividends every year. Plus I occasionally I will sell some stocks, so my annual income is very high, at least the highest in Xiangjiang."
"Then why do you still owe so much money?" Fang Mobai didn't understand even more.
"When I bought Haaland, I took on a debt of 5 billion. Normally, this money should be borrowed in the name of the shipyard, but it is impossible for the shipyard to repay it, so I have to pay it back."
Haaland is losing money every year . , Xinbai Shipyard delivers 70 ships a year, and the revenue of 20 to 300 million cannot fill this hole, so who will bear the 5 billion?
It must be her. She not only pays off the debt but also fills Harland's hole. Lin Wei has been able to pay back half of it over the years, which is considered extraordinary.
Micro Industries is not listed on the market, and she holds 100% of it, which is equivalent to her pocketbook. She bought back a lot of stocks when the market was depressed, and she gradually released them when the market picked up, so she had money to fill these holes.
But this seems normal to Lin Wei.
Owing money, what a big deal.
In order to acquire Dior this time, Hezi also borrowed a lot of money from the bank.
"How much do you owe?"
Suddenly a voice came from behind.
Hearing her father's voice, Lin Wei felt bad. She quickly stood up and turned around and said: "Haha... I'm just kidding. I am the richest man in Hong Kong after all, with a net worth of tens of billions. How can I be in debt?" The old man had high blood pressure. A few days ago, I went to the United States for a check-up and found out that I had so many minor problems that I couldn’t be irritated anymore.
"You actually... owe so much?" Fang Lianxin trembled, his face turned pale.
Two to three billion...how much is this?
Can it fit in a room?
Lin Wei quickly stepped forward to help him: "No, it just sounds scary. If I want to pay it back, I can just sell some stocks. Hezi's market value is now 30 billion. You should study economics." Understand, my debt ratio is not high."
If it weren't for Hezi's continuous expansion, if all of Hezi's annual profits were used for dividends, it would be a very considerable amount.
Her most profitable company now is Hezi, Queen's Castle is also good, but the market has not yet grown, and the profits of catering cannot be compared with luxury goods. But in the future, McDonald's market value is also in the trillions, and the next step is to enter the mainland. market.
Of the three companies in Xiangjiang, except for Hutchison, which has just turned a profit, the remaining two are collecting high rents every year. However, Lin Wei has great ambitions and will not be satisfied with the current situation.
The market value of Kowloon Airlines in the future is around 200 billion, and that of Hutchison Whampoa is nearly one trillion. But now Lin Wei has reorganized the businesses of these companies. In order to acquire Hong Kong Electric, Hutchison's Watsons asked Lin Wei to sell to Kowloon Airlines Although the acquisition was unsuccessful in the end, the company's structure has changed now and it is destined not to follow the old path of future generations.
"No..." That's what Fang Lianxin said. When Fang Lianxin thought that his daughter owed billions, he felt panicked, especially living in such a big villa with so many people every day. How much would it cost?
"Harland, Harland, no..." Fang Lianxin knew that the problem was with Harland, "You follow me to the study, we have to think of a way, we have to find a way."
As he spoke, the old man leaned on his cane . He just walked away, his feet were so fast that Lin Wei who was supporting him was dragged out.
When he came to the study room, Fang Lianxin laid out the newspapers he had compiled one by one.
"You see, South Korea has already launched the slogan of building a shipbuilding nation. The state not only provides 30% cost subsidies, but all import and export equipment and materials are tax-free. Japan is also the same. They have even thought of supporting enterprises and have financial support," he left Go to the other side and show it to Lin Wei, "Look at Xiangjiang, there is nothing in Xiangjiang. Now the shipbuilding industry is in a slump, the operating rate is low, and everyone is grabbing orders at low prices. How can we compete with them?" After speaking, he looked Xiang Linwei couldn't hide the panic in his eyes.
He really couldn't think of any good way, and he knew that the British Hong Kong government would not care. These days, he had been thinking about how he could not break the situation. How could his daughter survive this disaster?
Lin Wei looked at her father who was pacing back and forth in a panic, feeling guilty because he couldn't help his daughter.
She was stunned for a while. It seemed that no one had ever been so worried about her before. They all asked her what to do?
This is probably the difference between family members.
Lin Wei walked to her father and comforted her: "The hardest part is actually over."
She said: "In the beginning, there was no land, no equipment, no talents, and no surrounding supporting industries. It was just a demolition factory. , there are hundreds of employees, but now the number of employees in Xinbai Shipyard has almost exceeded 20,000. Talents are pouring in from universities and technical schools. Not counting those that were annexed by me because of losses, there are already 12 shipbuilding companies in Xiangjiang. The factory, and related industries in Xiangjiang have now exceeded 70,000 people. This result is already very good to me."
Hearing what she said, Fang Lianxin became even more worried: "But what will happen if the shipyard cannot receive orders? To support so many employees?"
Lin Wei looked at the newspapers on the table and walked over to fold them one by one: "The labor costs in Xiangjiang are constantly rising. Grabbing orders at low prices is not conducive to the long-term development of the shipyard. The acquisition of Haaland is to change the track and shift to high value-added ships, giant cruise ships, luxury cruise ships, engineering ships and liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships."
She handed the folded newspaper to her father: "Precious seaport terminal. Resources are not a problem for me. Several large shipyards have been completed one after another. Now it is just a matter of waiting for rice to be put into the pot. "
Lin Wei started to build a talent team very early. Ship engineers headed by Sun Muyin began to work on LNG ships and upgrades last year. Welding technology, Lin Wei is also trying to acquire Gaztransport and Techniga. These two companies developed Invar steel technology and thin model fluid maintenance system respectively in 1963. These are key technologies for LNG ships.
"Liquefied natural gas ship?" Fang Lianxin had never heard of it.
It’s normal that Fang Lianxin has never heard of it. LNG ships have not yet become popular. There are currently less than 30 ships in the world. The energy currently transported by sea is mainly oil, not natural gas. In the current environment, the cost of LNG ships is too high and the technology is not enough. Mature, everyone thinks it is unnecessary. The two companies are now unable to receive orders for LNG ships at all. They have not received a single order since 1978, and this will remain the case for a long time to come. This number will exceed ten years.
LNG ships would not become popular until the 1990s, and they would not be able to get orders at this time.
But once they entered the 1990s, their glory came. You must know that the French GTT company merged into this company.
How terrifying is this company? Its market share exceeds 90%, its profit margin is close to 60%, and its per capita output value is 720,000 euros. It is a very typical high-tech company. The technical barriers are so thick that they have monopolized patented technology for more than 40 years, and in later generations Not completely conquered either. Although our country has also developed Yinwa steel, the technology is crude, customer trust is not high, and it has no competitive advantage in the international market.
"The shipbuilding industry is cyclical, and the trough period must be taken into account. Whether it is five years or ten years, only by surviving the past can we have a future, and the future of Xinbai Shipyard is high technology, high difficulty, and high added value."
The next golden cycle of shipbuilding was the 1990s. In this decade, Japan and South Korea began to fight, and China began to rise.
What she wants to do is to tackle high technology in the cracks between Japan and South Korea in these ten years.
She has to get her hands on the three pearls of the shipbuilding industry: giant cruise ships and LNG ships in addition to aircraft carriers.
This is the gift she prepared for the country. Since she wants to give it, she should give it the best.
"But how much does this cost?" Although Fang Lianxin has no practical experience, he also knows that high technology comes with high costs. How much will his daughter invest in the future?
He was holding the newspaper, but he couldn't let go of the strength in his hands.
"I can make money too," Lin Wei comforted. "Xinbai Shipyard is not short of orders now. Xiangjiang is the world's shipping center. Xinbai Shipyard itself has advantages. The labor cost is not higher than that of Japan and South Korea. They can build ships We can make most of them. Once we get Haaland's patented technology, the cost will be further reduced. Even if we can't beat Japan and South Korea, we will have no problem making a living. "
As for Haaland, the pot is ready. They are now. There is only one value.
She came back this time because she wanted to spend more time with her family, and she would stay in the UK for a while.
Hearing what Lin Wei said, Fang Lianxin felt a little relieved: "As long as you know it in your heart, as long as you know it."
He walked around in place, as if he finally remembered something, and then looked at Lin Wei: "I and I Your mother is going back to Yangcheng. "
What?"
Lin Wei's expression was startled.
"I just came here to take a look. Now that you and your brother have settled down, we are relieved. It's time to go back and see our old friends."
Lin Wei felt her heart empty and said quickly: "No, do you want to go back?" Wait, I'll be quick, wait until I take care of Haaland, and then... I'll go back to the mainland with you and shift the focus of my work to the mainland."
She didn't know how to persuade her, she really still had a lot of things to do. After dealing with Harland, she had other things to do. The company couldn't shift its focus in a short time, but she didn't want her parents to leave.
Fang Lianxin waved his hand: "It's okay. Let it go now. It's convenient to go back and forth. We will come to see you often."
Lin Wei's eyes were sore and she smiled: "Why are you looking at me? It must be me when I go back to see you." , Dad, you wait for me, I will be there soon."
Fang Lianxin smiled happily, he put the newspaper away again, and muttered: "When we leave, you can do whatever you want, me and Your mother will no longer interfere with your affairs. You have grown up, but we always treat you as a child."
Lin Wei wiped the tears from her cheeks and smiled again when her father turned around: "Human. You grow up so quickly. My brother and I will always need you. You must take good care of your health."
Fang Lianxin said cheerfully: "Silly girl, your mother and I must live a long life. It's so easy for people to live enough. They often wish they could be younger again.
"I know," Lin Wei closed her eyes, "I know."
A few days later, Lin Wei and the others put the couple on the boat. Wei loaded a boat full of things for them, as well as the family doctor, nanny, and cook. If the old couple hadn't objected so fiercely, she would have brought everyone back to the villa.
When Lin Wei came back from the mainland, she started to have people repair the old bungalow in Yangcheng. When they returned, they could live in a new bungalow. This time it was very simple. She didn't have to go through as many procedures as in the previous life.
She knew that her parents would go back sooner or later, but she still felt reluctant to let them go. The time to reunite was too short, and she ran around again, unable to spend more time with them.
Fang Mobai never spoke. When he was about to set off, he couldn't help but stepped forward, but Lin Wei pulled him back: "Brother, don't be like last time. This time is different. You can go back at any time on the weekend. Don't be too nervous." It’s sad that no one can separate our family anymore.”
Fang Mobai was speechless, his heartbeat was fast, and he was sweating. All he could think about was the separation more than ten years ago, which was also such a sunny day. , he said goodbye to his parents, and then he couldn't see them again. He was overwhelmed by feelings of weakness and sadness.
"Don't worry, you can go back to see them this weekend." Luo Jiatong comforted.
She didn't go back either. Lin Wei arranged for her to study at Li's TV station. Now it's not called Li. It has been renamed GBA TV station. Director Yang and the others first discussed changing the name to Asia Television. However, Lin Wei said it was too big to get such a good reputation. It's not necessarily a good thing, so why not call it Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area TV Station, abbreviated as GBA? They think it seems right. After all, it is a Cantonese TV station, so the viewing group is very targeted.
"Let's go, the time is almost up." Wu Ming said from the side.
Lin Wei looked at Song Ye.
"Go ahead, I'll come and see you." Song Ye said.
Fang Mobai suddenly grabbed Lin Wei's hand: "Can't I go with you?"
Sun Muyin and the others were going to England with Lin Wei this time, but because Fang Mobai's position was not high enough, they were not arranged to go in. In addition, ...
"Then how do you go back to see your parents on the weekend?" Lin Wei asked.
Fang Mobai wiped his face: "You are right, I don't want to be like last time. I have to make some achievements, otherwise it will be useless even if I stay with them."
Lin Wei smiled and said: "Okay, you and I'll go with you."
Fang Lianxin looked at the buildings fading away. He couldn't help but ask his wife, "Can we still catch up?"
Lin Hanzhi was stunned.
"The outside has become like this. There is a gap. We have lost the best ten years. Can we still catch up?"
The per capita GDP in Hong Kong exceeded US$4,500 last year, compared with US$11,000 in the United States, but only US$170 in the mainland. , can we really catch up with this gap?
When he went out, there were high technologies everywhere that he had never seen before, especially the advanced medical equipment in the United States. He was a complete "country boy" and had never seen anything.
After understanding what he said, Lin Hanzhi smiled and patted his shoulder: "You have to believe in these young people, the future lies with them."
Fang Lianxin looked far into the distance, and the sunshine on the horizon was just right: "Can I wait until that day?"
...
Lin Wei brought her people into Haaland's management. First, they had to understand British laws and the operating model of the union, otherwise they might start going on strike as soon as they started to reform the employees.
Fortunately, we can learn from Wen Jiayue's experience.
After formulating a plan, Lin Wei started to take action on Haaland. She split up Haaland's complicated departments and then sold them to one of her companies in Xiangjiang.
At the beginning, Harland's other management did not pay much attention, because Lin Wei had dealt with Dior in this way before, and it turned out that he could turn it around. They were already mentally prepared for this. After all, Harland had been losing money, and some Reform is necessary.
In the past two years, Harland's industry has been cut back repeatedly, and the number of workers has continued to decrease. Lin Wei adjusted production capacity based on the number of orders on hand and the number of new orders, and finally stopped Harland's losses.
But before they could celebrate, they discovered that the number of employees at the shipyard had been reduced to more than 20,000, and the company that bought other departments was undergoing bankruptcy liquidation
. They approached Lin Wei to ask why.
Lin Wei turned around from her seat and looked at them in surprise: "I didn't know it was bankrupt."
"How dare you say you don't know about your company?" Borders showed an angry expression.
Lin Wei looked at his angry expression. She had finally waited for this day. What she wanted was this expression, unbelievable and deceived.
She spent tens of billions and was tortured for five years. She had to be criticized and interfered by these people every day, and they made all kinds of unreasonable demands. Now she can finally calm down.
"But I sold this company a long time ago, don't you know?" Lin Wei asked.
"How could we know!" That was Xiangjiang's company. It was impossible for them not to know what they were doing privately. Borders was furious and didn't understand why Lin Wei could be so confident. "Why did you sell the company?"
"You Do you know how much debt I owe because of Harland?" Lin Wei asked another rhetorical question.
"...But you clearly promised to treat them well."
"Am I not treating them well enough? Even if they don't do anything, they still pay them wages, but I have no money. What can I do?"
"You did it on purpose!"
Lin Wei Spreading his hands: "If you think so, I can't help it."