Originally translated from the Thai language.
Gawin knocked lightly on the M&A team’s door before stepping into a room filled with towering stacks of documents. The air was thick with the frantic tapping of keyboards and the low hum of intense discussions.
Gawin offered a wide, dimpled smile, bowing warmly to the staff as he made his way toward Adisorn. “The M&A war room looks quite lively,” he remarked.
Adisorn stood to greet him. “Is everything running smoothly on the Hydrogen project’s side?”
“Well, I’m currently restructuring the entire internal system, but there are a few matters I need to consult with your team about,” Gawin replied, gesturing toward the conference table in the center of the room before taking a seat.
“Specifically, I want to secure certain assets from KCC before the merger finalized.”
Adisorn interlaced his fingers over his knee and leaned back slightly. “Which part of KCC are we looking at?”
“I need the electrical substations and the high-voltage transmission systems for the Hydrogen project,” Gawin stated, while Adisorn listened intently.
“If the project has to build a completely new operational base, we’d lose six to nine months just on permits and electrical installation not to mention the construction, which would take at least two to three years. But by utilizing KCC’s existing framework, we can be operational within a year,” Gawin explained.
“I suspect the CLS division might contest this,” Adisorn crossed his arms loosely. “It directly impacts the asset value they expect to gain from KCC.”
“I’ve anticipated that,” Gawin nodded. “I’ll have to sit down with President Zhang Wei of CLS to find common ground on our mutual interests. But first, my priority is to align with Chairman Li Ming. I need him to understand the necessity so he can exert influence during negotiations with CLS.”
“In that case, I need your team to help evaluate the substations, the high-voltage systems, and the eastern factory zone adjacent to the waterfront.”
“Then we must also audit the
Green Buffer Zone
,” Adisorn concluded, “to prevent any environmental or regulatory liabilities in the future.”
Gawin nodded slowly. “Excellent point. I’ll leave that in your hands, then.”
Adisorn nodded, a small smirk playing on his lips. “Consider it done. I’ll send the data to you this evening so you can present the documents for the Chairman’s signature tomorrow morning.”
Gawin’s eyes crinkled into a bright smile as he stood up. He bowed to the M&A team members around the room. “I’m counting on you all! M&A team, Fight on!” The CEO pumped his fist and gave a playful wink.