Originally translated from the Thai language.
Gawin knocked lightly on the door of the M&A team's workspace before stepping inside. The room was piled high with towering stacks of documents that resembled paper walls. The rapid clatter of keyboards and the low, tense murmur of discussions filled the air.
The CEO flashed a wide smile, revealing his signature dimples. He nodded politely to the team in a friendly manner before walking straight toward Adisorn's desk.
"The M&A team looks incredibly busy," Gawin greeted warmly.
Adisorn stood up to welcome him, the corners of his mouth lifting into a faint smile. "And how is the Hydrogen Project on your end, Mr. Gawin? Everything running smoothly?"
"Yes, we're currently overhauling the entire internal workflow. However, there's something I need to consult with your M&A team about," Gawin replied, gesturing toward the large meeting table in the center of the room.
He sat down, crossing his legs comfortably, and looked directly at Adisorn. "According to the merger plan, KCC's assets are supposed to be integrated with CLS. But I want to separate certain assets beforehand."
Adisorn clasped his hands over his knee and leaned back slightly. "Which assets from KCC are you referring to?"
"I want the substations and the high-voltage transmission system," Gawin said, tracing an invisible map on the table with his finger. "If we have to build a new base for the hydrogen project from scratch, we'll lose six to nine months just on permits and installing new electrical systems. But if we utilize KCC's existing infrastructure, we can accelerate the project by nearly a year…"
He looked up, meeting Adisorn's eyes with a meaningful gaze. "And the faster we close this, the better it is for all of us… You understand what I mean, don't you?"
Adisorn folded his arms loosely across his chest. "I think this could spark objections from the CLS side. They stand to lose significant value from the KCC assets."
"I've already anticipated that," Gawin replied calmly. "I'll discuss it with Chairman Zhang Wei of CLS to find common ground. But first, I need to get Chairman Li Ming on board so he can back me up in the negotiations with CLS."
He paused before continuing, "That's why I'd like your team to prepare the valuation documents for the substations, the high-voltage transmission lines, and the eastern factory area adjacent to the pier."
Adisorn nodded. "We should also check the Green Buffer Zone to avoid future complications."
"Exactly," Gawin agreed with a small smile, wrinkling his nose playfully. "Because I'm certain that once I propose this, someone will definitely object."
Adisorn gave a slight nod, the corner of his mouth curving upward. "Understood. I'll instruct the team to finish everything by this evening so you can submit the documents to Chairman Li Ming first thing tomorrow morning."
Gawin stood up and offered a grateful nod to the entire M&A team. "Thank you very much… I'll leave it in your hands."
The CEO said with his usual playful wink, flashing his signature dimples once more before turning to leave.