Chapter Five Hundred and Two Hong Kong Zhonghua Investment Company
After discussing with Li Ka-shing, Li Guangyu contacted Zheng Yutong, told him about Hutchison Whampoa, and asked him if he was interested in taking shares in the Hutchison Whampoa Group.
Of course Zheng Yutong himself is willing to invest in Hutchison Whampoa. This group has Li Ka-shing and Li Guangyu. He is not worried about the development of this group at all.
He also knew some of the thoughts of Li Guangyu and Li Ka-shing. This was also the purpose of his proposal to establish this investment company, which was to bundle the interests of several major families together.
In this way, their family will become a community of interests, and Li Guangyu is the center of it. Li Guangyu is much younger than himself and others, and his next generation successor will follow him, which is enough to ensure the continuation of his family.
Zheng Yutong believes that as long as his several major family interest groups are successful, even if his future successor is not outstanding enough, he can rely on these interest groups to maintain the family industry and allow the Zheng family to stand firm in Hong Kong.
After Zheng Yutong hung up the phone from Li Guangyu, he immediately contacted Li Shauji, Guo Desheng and others to communicate with them about the issue of investing in Hutchison Whampoa and asked for their opinions.
Those few people naturally have no objections. They are not willing to give up such a good thing. Now they all hope to deepen the relationship between several major families in this way.
After communicating with these people, Zheng Yutong immediately came to Xiangjiang China Investment Company to make arrangements for the acquisition.
Zheng Yutong said in the conference room: "During the time when our investment company was established, we have not yet completed investment in a company. We also hope that everyone will continue to work hard to complete our reservation plan."
"Zheng Sheng, we will try our best to complete the tasks you gave us." These people replied one after another.
The managers here don't feel comfortable either. They didn't join this investment company just to get by. They all know the big guys behind this company. They hope to show their abilities and be taken seriously by these big guys.
It's just that these two consecutive tasks are too difficult. The Kadoorie family has no intention of giving up their company, and with the support from the British consortium, it is difficult for them to achieve their goals.
Zheng Yutong suddenly held a meeting today. They knew that the big bosses behind him must have made new moves. They only hoped that the target could be lowered this time so that they could achieve some results. Otherwise, if this continues, they would have to work hard.
It's also quite uncomfortable.
Zheng Yutong also knew that the tasks he had assigned before were a bit difficult, so he was unable to win them. This cannot be blamed on the company's poor management.
Zheng Yutong said: "Don't worry, the task given to you this time is relatively simple. This time some small shareholders of Hutchison Whampoa Group are not satisfied with the recent situation of Watsons. This time Li Ka-shing and Li Guangyu are ready to kick those people out."
Out, and I have a list of these people here, and Li Ka-shing will cooperate with your actions when the time comes."
Zheng Yutong is very confident in this acquisition. The group is under the control of Li Ka-shing and Li Guangyu. They have too many ways to make these small shareholders withdraw from the group.
The management here listened to Zheng Yutong's instructions to acquire the shares of Hutchison Whampoa's small shareholders. They finally breathed a sigh of relief. This time the company was finally able to open.
Chen Jiangqiu, deputy general manager of the investment company, said: "Zheng Sheng, we will make a plan as soon as possible and hand it over to you for review. After it is approved, we will immediately start action on the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa shares and strive to complete the acquisition as soon as possible."
Zheng Yutong knew that the success of this acquisition depended on Li Ka-shing's cooperation. He said to Chen Jiangqiu: "You will visit Mr. Li Ka-shing later and negotiate with him on the acquisition. This will be more conducive to your planning.
Complete this acquisition."
"Okay Mr. Zheng, I will go over to visit Mr. Li Ka-shing later." Chen Jiangqiu replied.
After Zheng Yutong arranged the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa shares, he asked about the acquisition of Xiangjiang Shanghai Hotel Group.
Chen Jiangqiuhui reported: "Zheng Sheng, we have jointly acquired with Tianyu Securities and Sun Hung Kai Securities. At present, we still only have 32% of the shares, while the Kadoorie family has increased its shareholding to 41% through repurchases.
%, the remaining shares are mainly in the hands of a few shareholders, our staff are communicating with them, and the Kadoorie family is also discussing acquisitions with them."
Zheng Yutong knew the situation of these shareholders. Now they all have the mentality that the highest bidder will win. They are asking for prices from both themselves and the Kadoorie family, but they are reluctant to trade, expecting a higher price from both parties.
Zheng Yutong said: "You contact Tianyu Investment and Securities Department and Sun Hung Kai Securities Co., Ltd. to allocate the contact tasks for each shareholder. You all act at the same time and try to snatch the shares from them. The price only needs to be no higher than the highest price we give.
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Chen Jiangqiu saw that the government affairs classmate was determined to acquire Xiangjiang Shanghai Hotel Group. This time their price was three levels higher than before the stock market crashed. He believed that if such a high price was really offered, those shareholders would definitely be tempted.
Chen Jiangqiu said: "Zheng Sheng, we will increase the acquisition price based on the reaction of the Kadoorie family. We will try to reduce our acquisition funds in this acquisition. I am worried that if we raise the acquisition price immediately, they will still
Not satisfied."
Zheng Yutong certainly knows this situation. People's hearts are never satisfied. If they give the highest price this time, they will demand a higher price, which indirectly raises their expectations.
Zheng Yutong said: "I will leave this matter to you. We will not intervene directly. We must pay attention to the situation of the Kadoorie family and don't let them control 51% by then. We don't know yet."
Chen Jiangqiu immediately assured Zheng Yutong that such a thing would never happen. Just kidding, if the other party already controls 50% and he and others don't know the news, then they, Tianyu Investment Company and Sun Hung Kai Securities Company will be embarrassed.
I'm afraid that by then not only will my position be unstable, but the positions of the heads of the two companies will also have to be replaced.
After assigning these tasks, Zheng Yutong announced the adjournment of the meeting and left Chen Jiangqiu alone to explain the acquisition. In particular, he asked him to go to Hutchison Whampoa Group, in addition to asking Li Ka-shing for his opinion.
I also want to ask director Li Xuelan for some opinions.
Zheng Yutong knew that Li Guangyu's affairs at Hutchison Whampoa were managed by Li Ka-shing, and some information was reported to him by director Li Xuelan and deputy financial director. In Hutchison Whampoa, Li Xuelan represented the will of the Li Group.
After Xiangjiang China Investment Company acquires shares this time, it will also send people to Hutchison Whampoa to serve as directors. Naturally, it is necessary to establish a good relationship with Li Xuelan in advance.
Chen Jiangqiu naturally understood Li Xuelan's situation there. Not only was she the president of Hengyu City Group, but her sister was also the first executive officer of Li's consortium, and she had great influence within the Li's consortium.
Moreover, it is also a mystery as to how many shares of Hutchison Whampoa the Lee Group holds. Anyway, many people do not believe what the Lee Group has announced.