These newspapers that lag behind the Hong Kong Economic Journal have come up with eye-catching headlines to attract readers' attention.

In fact, they don't need to use any eye-catching headlines. As long as there is news about Wheelock's takeover battle in newspapers today, the newspaper's sales will not be bad.

Jardine headquarters!

Jardine Taipan Nubijian and Real Estate General Manager Bao Fuda gathered here.

"Has there been any reply from John Madden?" Newbijian asked Baofuda.

Bao Fuda shook his head and said helplessly, "Not yet. Yesterday and today, these financial groups in Xiangjiang sent out inquiries to Wheelock. At this time, John Madden must be in happiness and will not reply to us so quickly.

!”

Newbikin asked, "How could John Madden suddenly have the idea of ​​selling Wheelock?"

Although Land has inquired from Wheelock, they still haven't figured out why John Madden suddenly had the idea of ​​selling Wheelock.

"According to my analysis, there are two possibilities. The first is that Wheelock's performance has been declining year by year in the past two years, and the second is because of Wheelock's internal management chaos."

Newbijian asked, "You mean Ah Zhang Yuliang?"

Since Land now wants to acquire Wheelock, it is natural to conduct the most detailed investigation into Wheelock. This investigation is not important, but the result shocked them. Only then did they discover that Wheelock's major shareholder

It turned out not to be John Madden, but Zhang Yuliang!

"It should be like this. I didn't expect that this Zhang Yuliang would quietly become Wheelock's major shareholder!"

Bao Fuda also preached quite helplessly.

Newbijian thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Who is our biggest opponent in acquiring Wheelock?"

Bao Fuda said: "Qi Dezun of Hehe International, Shi Huaiya of Swire!"

"Where is Chu Huan?" Niubijian asked him, "Chu Huan's Jiaku Group has also sent an inquiry announcement to Wheelock. The other party is the company with the largest cash flow in Xiangjiang. Why not list them as ours?"

Where is your biggest opponent?"

Bao Fuda answered seriously, "First of all, Chu Huan's Jiaku Group, as one of the largest consortiums in Hong Kong, does have the capital to acquire Wheelock, but he is not qualified. I just came over from the Hong Kong government and have already been contacted by some people.

I learned from my mouth that the Hong Kong government would not allow one of the largest British-owned foreign companies in Hong Kong to fall into Chu Huan's pocket.

Secondly, Chu Huan's Jiaku Group is not the company with the most cash flow in Xiangjiang now. Chu Huan's previous acquisition of Ford Motor Co. in North America has already drained all its cash flow. It is impossible for him to return it at this time.

The funds needed to acquire Wheelock can be used.

To be honest, even with Hehe International, I don’t think the other party has much chance. Although Hehe International achieved a profit last year, which was not small, its debt is also very high. Last year’s profit was basically used to pay off debts.

, unless they do a share-for-share approach, but I guess that's not what John Madden wants.

but"

When he said this, Bao Fuda fell into silence.

Newbikin asked, "But what?"

"But what makes me wonder is why HSBC hasn't made any move yet. I don't believe that HSBC doesn't have any ideas, but they just haven't made any move yet.

If HSBC is also involved, then HSBC will be our biggest enemy!"

Bao Fuda preached seriously.

Regarding Baofuda's suspicion, Newbijian also had the same idea. Why hasn't HSBC made any move yet?

In fact, it is not that HSBC is not making any move, but that HSBC is weighing the pros and cons of this matter!

HSBC Headquarters!

In Sha Ya's office, Sha Ya, Shen Bi and Luo Yin Bentley gathered in Sha Ya's office.

"Taipan, I think we can't delay it any longer. Regarding Wheelock's acquisition, we must take action. Otherwise, whether it is Hehe International, Jardine Matheson, or Swire's acquisition of Wheelock, in the sports world

It will exceed our HSBC in terms of volume!”

Shen Bi seriously reported to Sha Ya about the acquisition of Wheelock.

The only reason why HSBC's acquisition of Wheelock was blocked was actually from Saya.

HSBC is known as the God of Wealth in Xiangjiang, but this God of Wealth cannot make unlimited money. The money in HSBC is the deposits of people in Xiangjiang. The cash that HSBC can control is actually the cash from their profits, which they loan to people in Xiangjiang.

Major companies, that's another story.

If HSBC itself uses bank deposits endlessly, then HSBC cannot become the largest bank in Hong Kong.

So to put it bluntly, HSBC has its times when funds are tight, and that is the case now.

Nowadays, in Shaya's mind, the most important thing for HSBC is to fully acquire Ocean Milan Bank in North America, completing the first step of HSBC's overseas layout.

Instead of acquiring Wheelock.

Shen Bi saw what Sha Ya was thinking and muttered, "Taipan, in fact, the acquisition of Wheelock does not require our HSBC to come forward directly at all. We only need to send a representative to acquire Wheelock to ensure that Hehe International, Jardine, Swire and Chu

If Huan has no way to acquire Wheelock, we will consider it a success.

And this fund can be used as a loan, so it is not considered an operating expense of HSBC, and it is a completely beneficial thing for us!"

Shen Bi's suggestion moved Sha Ya. He indeed hoped to complete the wholly-owned control of Ocean Milan Bank in North America during his term. However, if HSBC loses the largest company in Hong Kong during his term,

This is also a disgraceful thing.

Thinking of this, Shen Bi looked at Luo Yin Bentley who had been silent. At this time, Shen Bi also set his sights on Luo Yin Bentley.

Luo Yin Bentley smiled and said, "On this matter, I agree with General Manager Shen Bi's statement. The pride of HSBC cannot be lost!"

Shen Bi was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Luo Yin Bentley to stand on his side so easily this time.

In fact, even Saya was a little surprised.

Luo Yin Bentley smiled and said, "My relationship with Chu Huan is indeed good, but I am the general manager of the loan department of HSBC, so my heart is naturally on the side of HSBC.

And General Manager Shen Bi is right. If companies such as Jardine Matheson, Swire Pacific, and Hehe International acquire Wheelock, then HSBC will lose its position in Hong Kong, which is not acceptable to us."

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"You didn't say Chu Huan!" Sha Ya said.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether you say it or not, because it's impossible for Chu Huan to get Wheelock!" Luo Yin Bentley said calmly.

Sha Ya and Shen Bi nodded. They were both very smart people and naturally knew that the possibility of Chu Huan getting Wheelock was almost zero.

"According to the laws of Xiangjiang and the suggestion just made by General Manager Shen Bi, we now need to find a suitable spokesperson. Do you have this candidate?"

Shen Bi responded immediately, "I suggest Lijiacheng, a long-term investment company."

Sha Ya and Luo Yin Bentley were both stunned. No one expected that Shen Bi would propose Li Jiacheng.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! They naturally know that Shen Bi’s relationship with Li Jiacheng was very good before, but in the battle to acquire Qingzhou Yingni, Li Jiacheng had already collapsed.

Yet?

Why are you mentioning him again now?

Luo Yin Bentley immediately said, "General Manager Shen Bi, it's not that I deliberately oppose your idea, but you and I both know the reason why Chu Huan couldn't get Wheelock. Now you let

If Li Jiacheng, who is not as good as Chu Huan, gets Wheelock, do you think the Hong Kong government will agree?"

Shen Bi confidently said, "If Li Jiacheng had this idea, it would be impossible, but if we, HSBC, help him complete this acquisition, then the identity problem he faces will not be a problem!"

Luo Yin Bentley also wanted to refute Shen Bi, but after thinking about it, he realized that this was indeed the case. If HSBC was standing behind Li Jiacheng, then the identity issue that would arise when acquiring Wheelock would not be a problem.

Just when they had not yet agreed on the matter, Sha Ya's secretary walked in.

"Bo, Mr. Bao from Global Shipping is here and wants to meet you!"

"Yugang Pao is here?" Sha Ya just thought about it briefly and realized that Yugang Pao came here this time for the purpose of acquiring Wheelock.

If there is any Chinese in Hong Kong who is qualified to acquire a British-funded consortium in the current environment, then it must be Pao Yukang.

Pao Yugang's status as the world's shipping king means that he will be treated like a distinguished guest in many countries. The same is true in England. His influence is huge, and naturally he is the most likely to acquire British-funded consortiums.

"Please come in!"

Saya preached.

Swire Headquarters!

Shiyok, Shihuaiya, John Shi, and Shi Yadi, father and son, are also discussing the acquisition of Wheelock.

"I think the acquisition of Wheelock requires all-out effort!" John Shi was expressing his opinion at this time.

"Wheelock's shipping is very important to Swire. If we can get Wheelock's shipping, then we will have the two trump cards of air transportation and sea transportation. By then, Swire will become the largest global shipping company in Hong Kong.

Logistics company!”

Shi Yadi also had the same idea, saying, "I agree with John Shi's idea, and the real estate market in Xiangjiang is also picking up now. If we can get Wheelock, it will be equivalent to getting high-quality land from Wheelock."

, Wheelock’s land development is currently limited to the initial stage of land sales. If we can obtain Wheelock’s land, we can develop it ourselves!”

The same was true for Swire in the past, but after experiencing Taikoo Shing, which is currently being developed, Swire already has sufficient experience in developing land, so they have chosen the high-quality land owned by Wheelock.

Seeing that his two sons had the same view on this matter, Shiyok and Shihuaiya had a plan in mind.

But he still asked, "Now that this matter has been announced, in terms of resources, we are not as good as Hehe International. After all, Hehe International itself holds shares in Wheelock, and Qi Dezun's relationship with John Madden is also very good."

, in terms of funds, we are not as good as Jardine Matheson and HSBC, and it is not easy to get Wheelock."
To be continued...