The Industrial Giant Reborn

"You guys decide as soon as possible. If you let go, let go, and then calm down the matter. If you don't let go, then my funds will be prepared for you. The interest is still the same as before. Low interest, but the collateral , I have to make a new memory." Shen Bi paused, but still said.

"Okay, I understand." Niu Bijian also understood Shen Bi's meaning, obviously, he did not absolutely support his side.

At this point, Niu Bijian actually knew that he could not support himself alone. He had hoped for the Central Building before, but he never thought that there would be no agreement at all. Now he is at an absolute disadvantage.

After Niu Bijian and Bao Fuda left, Shen Bi looked at Diss and said, "What do you think about this now?"

"Jardines has no hope. They diluted their shares a lot in the past few years, and they have lost absolute control of Wharf. Judging from the current development speed of Huazi Capital, even without Chen Zhiwen, they People, sooner or later they will attack Wharf." Diess analyzed.

"That is to say, as long as many British companies in Hong Kong do not have a controlling stake, they will be in danger?" Shen Bi said with a light smile.

"It also depends on whether it is worth it. If there is not a lot of high-quality land, it may not be worth it." Diss said.

Shen Bi nodded and said, "That is to say, Hong Kong's financial market will be very lively in the next few years?"

"It can be said that, especially Chen Zhiwen, Hutchison first, followed by Wharf, no one knows who his next target is?" Diess said: "Based on the development of the major industries under Chen Zhiwen, this Hong Kong, No one will be able to restrain him in the future."

Diess spent a lot of time researching Chen Zhiwen's development process. Midea, Red Bull, and Costco in the United States are all very high-quality assets. They have achieved great success in these fields. , can become a powerful figure in the business world in Hong Kong, and Chen Zhiwen has three under his banner. At the same time, around these three major industries, Chen Zhiwen is still working hard to expand the surrounding industrial chain or supply chain, which not only stabilizes the three giant industries, but also strengthens own strength.

For example, Xinghe Trading, which was derived from Costco, has become the largest trading export company in Hong Kong. Every month, orders of hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars are issued from here, supporting thousands of workers in related industries. A trading company is enough for HSBC to give three points of face.

"Why do you think he was able to develop so fast? It took only a few years to reach such a level?" Shen Bi asked again.

After thinking for a moment, Diess said: "Because of the international market, Chen Zhiwen has a lot of industries, but except for real estate companies, everything else depends on overseas markets."

"Yes, it is the overseas market. Our Hong Kong population is less than 5 million, and Europe and the United States have a population of 700 to 800 million. Everyone who buys a bottle of mineral water can become a billionaire early. This is what makes Chen Zhiwen different. From the beginning In the end, he seized the overseas market." Shen Bi sighed and said: "There are so many century-old companies in Hong Kong and so many self-made entrepreneurs, but they all revolve around the Hong Kong market. They chose relatively stable minerals, farms and pastures, so after decades of hard work, they were surpassed by others in one-tenth of the time."

"However, internationalization is not so easy. Beverages and electronic products, not to mention Hong Kong, are only a handful of companies in the world that can succeed in these two fields." Diess said.

"That's right, it's really not a good thing for us to have such a freak in Hong Kong." Shen Bi shook his head and said, although he doesn't care which one is bigger, the Chinese capital or the British capital, but the premise is that HSBC can control the situation. After the two sides are balanced, HSBC, as the bank providing funds, can obtain the greatest benefit from it.

Although the scale of Chen Zhiwen's real estate company is also large, the scale of non-real estate companies is larger, and the relationship with overseas Citigroup and Morgan Bank is very close, so there is no need to absolutely rely on HSBC. In this case, no matter whether Chen Zhiwen is British or Chinese , is not good for HSBC.

Diss said again: "Mr. Shen Bi, with Chen Zhiwen's current situation, we have no way to suppress him, and it will not do us any good to fight against him, so instead of trying to suppress him, it is better to quickly improve us."

"You mean to make HSBC international as soon as possible?" Shen Bi immediately understood what this most capable subordinate meant.

Since the early 1970s, HSBC has had the idea of ​​internationalization. In the era of the previous chief executive Sanders, he intended to acquire a local bank in the UK, but it was suspended due to the outbreak of the oil crisis. After Shen Bi took over, he also found own goals.

"Yes, since we have chosen Ocean Miran Bank, we need to start as soon as possible. Only when we enter the North American market can we truly go international. Moreover, the scale of the North American market is a hundred times larger than that of Hong Kong. As long as we achieve a little success there, HSBC The scale can be expanded several times." Diess said.

"You're right. I just want to buy an American bank. The process is very cumbersome. No matter how urgent I am, I can only wait for the notice from the Federal Reserve." Shen Bi nodded and said.

Ocean Miran Bank is currently the 27th largest bank in the United States. Although the ranking is a little behind, it is in the United States. If it is placed in Hong Kong, it is enough to rank in the top three. The bank is also involved in the country's financial security. Foreign capital wants to acquire it , Naturally, it needs the review of the central bank or relevant institutions.

"We have already provided all the information, but the process in the United States is too slow. If we establish a relationship, maybe it can be faster." Diess said.

"You want HL?" Shen Bi said with a frown. In fact, this kind of thing is also very common in Europe and the United States, but this is the first time for HSBC to invest in the United States, so it is not too aggressive.

"It's not about the people of the Federal Reserve, but some members of Congress. Although members of Congress cannot accept foreign capital, there are many ways to bypass this regulation, which are completely legal." Diess said.

"Okay, then you can handle this matter and get approval from the Federal Reserve as soon as possible." Shen Bi nodded and said.

"Okay, I'll do it now." Diss said, "Also, I also thought of a way, maybe I can delay Chen Zhiwen."

After returning to the headquarters of the Galaxy Group, Chen Zhiwen immediately arranged for Xu Jinhong to announce in the name of the major shareholder of Wharf that a general meeting of shareholders would be held in ten days. Regardless of whether Jardine would sell or not, the general meeting of shareholders would be held.

In the next few days, on the acquisition table of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the price of Galaxy Group’s acquisition of Wharf’s shares has dropped from 40 Hong Kong dollars to 30 Hong Kong dollars, while Jardine, after a period of time, invested in the stock market to buy back some shares. , The stock has been maintained at around 30 Hong Kong dollars.

And the stockholders are furious again. The drop from 40 Hong Kong dollars to 30 Hong Kong dollars is not only a reduction in the purchase price, but also a sign that the Galaxy Group has a chance to win, but Jardine's reaction is also very strange. , and didn't take advantage of the low stock price to do it.

This also made many stockholders start to feel that there is still some hope in the future, so they choose to continue to hold the stocks in their hands, and some people even invest heavily to buy bottoms. In any era, there is no shortage of people who dare to gamble their lives.

"How is the contact with some shareholders of Wharf during this period?" Standing on the top floor of the Hutchison Building, Chen Zhiwen looked down at the countless people coming in and out of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and couldn't help feeling a little lost.

He didn't want to confront Jardine with tough methods. First, he was worried that the pressure would be too hasty. The Jardine Group would really mobilize a large amount of funds to fight against him. It would take a while to burn down the two central buildings, and it would also cause heavy losses to Chen Zhiwen's side.

On the other hand, I was worried that once I forcibly increased the purchase price, whether Jardine would be the same as in history, and would instead sell their stocks to me at a high price. Bao Yugang in history was cheated, although he appeared Say you don't care, but who knows in your heart? From a strategic point of view, the Ship King's Landing is indeed completed, but tactically, there must be a little less loss.

Boiling frogs in warm water like this is the most appropriate way to suppress the price and then slowly buy stocks. However, the trading team is also keeping an eye on the stock price. Once there is an upward trend, it is very likely that Jardine is ready to fight , then I can't care about other things, so I can only insist on it.

At the same time, Zhou Jiayang is also sending people to contact other shareholders of Wharf with the intention of gaining their support, or buying stocks directly from them. The acquisition not in the stock market will not directly affect the stock price.

"I have contacted many people, but they all seem to want us to buy their stocks at a high price. Many of them even opened up to 60 Hong Kong dollars a share. I guess they are still regretting that they didn't sell when the stock price was the highest." Zhou Jiayang said.

"That kind of timing didn't take long, how could they take advantage of this." Chen Zhiwen said with a light smile. When the stock price reached its highest level before, he quickly backhanded and started to sell the stocks in his hand. First, he could quickly cash out a large amount of money. The second is to suppress the stock price, killing two birds with one stone, and the sell-off of major shareholders will naturally cause the stock price of 60 Hong Kong dollars to be short-lived.

"These people are very smart, and they are not willing to stand on our side at the general meeting of shareholders, unless we buy their stocks at a high price." Zhou Jiayang continued: "Later, I persuaded one person, and he told me that it was a profit. People found them and asked them not to support us at the shareholders meeting, because once we obtained the controlling stake in Wharf, the stock price would inevitably plummet. With the previous highest share price of Wharf, it was impossible for us to privatize Wharf. So to support us is to struggle with money.”

"It's really reasonable. Diss and Shen Bi are sure to be behind the scenes, and they won't let us buy Wharf so easily." Chen Zhiwen thought for a while and said.

The person who earns more profits is basically correct. If he is a minority shareholder, he may also be tempted. After all, the stock price in my hand will plummet if I support you, and I will lose money.

"On this point, the interests of HSBC and these small shareholders are the same. If we continue to fight against Jardine, we will inevitably continue to confront consumption, and HSBC will definitely benefit from it." Zhou Jiayang said.

"This is really a conspiracy for me." Chen Zhiwen said with a frown. Unless it was the last emergency, he would not be able to buy it at a price of 60 Hong Kong dollars. The price is too high. If you want to buy 10%, then It will cost 600 million Hong Kong dollars, maybe even more, because once the news is released, the stock price may still rise.

In the process of Landland drinking milk, the stock prices of Landmark and Milk have also increased by nearly five or six times. If it hadn't relied on the stock exchange, it would have been impossible for Landmark to acquire Milk International, whose share price had soared.

"I have taken advantage of this period of time, when Wharf's stock price is fluctuating around HK$30, to use other accounts to buy slowly, but not too aggressively, and I guess I won't be able to buy too much in a short time." Zhou Jiayang said again.

"Buy as much as you can." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said. In addition to public 30 Hong Kong dollar one-share acquisitions, Zhou Jiayang also specializes in acquisitions in the stock market, but he can't invest too much money, because the current market is too sensitive.

"Okay, then I will continue to contact those small shareholders, people from HSBC. It should be impossible to contact everyone, and there may be some opportunities." Zhou Jiayang said.

"Okay, let's put another message on the market." Chen Zhiwen said: "If we get the controlling stake in Wharf, we will immediately develop many lands under Wharf and contact overseas banks for low-interest loans. Come to complete the business of Harbor City, and I have a deep relationship overseas, which can attract international brands to settle in Harbor City, in short, whatever you want to brag about will do.”

"Chen Sheng's purpose is to attract those small shareholders with very small shares?" Zhou Jiayang asked.

"Yes, for a listed company with decades of history like Wharf, there are actually not many larger shareholders. The main ones are countless small shareholders and stockholders. As long as we blow up the bullshit, let them believe that Wharf will be even better after we take over. , that's enough." Chen Zhiwen said.

"Understood." Zhou Jiayang nodded and left.

In the next few days, the forces of all parties were still undercurrents. There were gossip rumors that Henry Keswick, the former Jardine executive, came to Hong Kong. There was also news that the vice president of Citibank in Singapore also came to Hong Kong, and Chen Zhiwen After meeting for an hour, both parties returned satisfied.

All kinds of gossip made Wharf’s stock price drop to 30 for a while, and then rushed to a high level, close to 60. However, there are many cases of low water levels, because the holding of the general meeting of shareholders is actually the fact that the acquirer has given up on the stock market. Instead, they plan to use the shareholders' meeting to obtain management rights. In this case, the market is generally not optimistic about the stock price.