Without Chu Huan's appearance, the first well-known and far-reaching merger and acquisition case in Hong Kong's modern business history would have occurred this year.
The one who started this war is the biggest and brightest pearl in the crown of the real estate industry in Hong Kong - Land!
The other party to the real estate acquisition is another long-established British-owned company in Xiangjiang, the Milk Company.
The Milk Company was founded in 1886 by an Englishman named Vincent.
However, after nearly a hundred years of development, the milk company at this time no longer had a controlling shareholder, and the chairman of the board of directors was replaced by a Chinese named Zhou Xinian!
This acquisition war was written into the history of Xiangjiang's business wars and provided good material for future generations of MBAs. Chu Huan naturally knew about it.
However, this matter was like many things before. Chu Huan had no way to tell Cao Yunshang the real reason, but fortunately, in Cao Yunshang's heart, Chu Huan was no longer the same as when he first knew Chu Huan.
"With the development of the real estate industry in Heung Kong, Hongkong Land has always wanted to become the leader in the real estate industry in Hong Kong. The undersea tunnel will be opened by the end of this year. By then, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and other places will usher in an explosion of development and become the most prosperous area outside the Central District.
The location, the dairy company’s cattle barn, and the ice factory are so tempting!”
Chu Huan considered it before speaking.
"So you think Land will launch an acquisition war for the dairy company in the future?" Cao Yunshang asked in surprise.
Although the reason Chu Huan said was recognized by Cao Yunshang, it was really an exaggeration to say that Land wanted to acquire the milk company based on just such a reason.
And Chu Huan also calculated the time?
Chu Huan said with a smile: "Don't forget, this year Henry Keswick has served as the chairman of Jardine Matheson's class. I know this man. He is just 34 years old this year. He graduated from Eton College and Cambridge University in England. Now he is
When you are young and full of energy and ready to do something big.
In addition, Zhou Xinian has made frequent misdeeds in recent years, and his relationship with the Hong Kong government is no longer as good as in previous years."
Since 1946, Zhou Xinian has served as a member of the Legislative Council, a member of the Executive Council, and the chief member of the two bureaus. In 1960, he was awarded a knighthood by the Queen of England. He was the fourth Chinese to receive this knighthood since the opening of Hong Kong.
At that time, Zhou Xinian was appreciated by the two Hong Kong governors, Granth-Hung and Robert P.B.
It is precisely for these reasons that Zhou Xinian became famous. Many businessmen roped in Zhou Xinian to form a partnership and became the chairman of the board of directors of many companies, including dairy companies and Chinese banks.
But following the incident that happened in Hong Kong in 1967 (I dare not say it directly, for fear of the river crab master, interested friends can search it on Baidu!) Zhou Xinian miscalculated the situation in Hong Kong and fell out of favor with the Hong Kong Governor. This is also the reason why Land dared to acquire
The milk company’s confidence.
Cao Yunshang thought for a moment and said: "Although you are right, I still feel that your estimate is a bit too radical. What if there is no acquisition war by then?"
Chu Huan leaned on the sofa and said nonchalantly: "If it didn't happen, it didn't happen. Now the stock prices of Land and Dairy Company are good, and the growth rate is not bad. If it doesn't happen by then, then sell their stocks and pay off."
That’s all the money in the bank.”
Chu Huan waved his hand and said: "That's enough. We always let them learn theoretical knowledge, but they still have to see the real results in practice!"
Zhu Xiaozhao asked carefully: "Brother Huan, didn't you say before that you would have to wait a little longer?"
Chu Huan smiled bitterly and said: "I did have such an idea at the beginning, but it is different now. Some things need to be laid out for the future."
Zhu Xiaozhao was good at this. As long as she was told by Chu Huan, she would try her best to complete it. This was the case now, especially after hearing that Chu Huan did not intend to tell her "some things", she did not continue to ask.
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"Then can we start looking for a place now?"
Zhu Xiaozhao asked directly.
Chu Huan nodded and said: "It will be in Central District and Tsim Sha Tsui. In these two places, ten convenience stores will open at the same time!"
Then Chu Huan said: "I will deposit 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars into the company's account later, and then you will have full authority to handle the matter."
"Leave it all to me?" Zhu Xiaozhao immediately showed a worried expression: "Brother Huan, I'm afraid I can't do it well!"
Chu Huan smiled and waved his hands: "It doesn't matter. If you make a mistake, just try it again. Ability can be cultivated, but trust cannot!"
When Chu Huan looks for helpers, his ability can only be ranked second, while loyalty is the first. He does not want traitors to appear in his core team.
"You can be bold and confident. If Yunhai develops well in the future, Brother Huan will reward you with shares in the company!"
Chu Huan did not give Zhu Xiaozhao shares in the company at the beginning. Up to now, Zhu Xiaozhao has received dead wages without any share rewards. In fact, Yunhai was still in the investment stage at this time. Even if she gave Zhu Xiaozhao shares, she would not make any money.
Got money.
But Chu Huan doesn't want Zhu Xiaozhao and the others to get something for nothing too easily. Although there is no need to worry about Zhu Xiaozhao's loyalty now.
But the human heart is the most difficult thing to understand. Who knows if it will happen in the future. Only by constantly giving rewards to the other party can the other party's loyalty be maintained for a longer period of time.
Zhu Xiaozhao waved his hands repeatedly and said: "No, I'm much better now than before. I don't want the shares."
Chu Huan did not dwell on this matter and said with a smile: "By the way, besides this matter, you have to do one more thing."
Zhu Xiaozhao asked: "What's the matter?"
Chu Huan said with a smile: "Then learn to drive. When you get your driver's license, the company will assign you a car. In this way, it will be much easier for you to do things."
Zhu Xiaozhao knows that this is a necessary process for the development of the company, especially since he may need to travel more places in the future, and it is indeed better to have a car.
"I see!"
Chu Huan rubbed Zhu Xiaozhao's head and said with a smile: "There is also a private matter. The salary I have given you is quite high. Now the company and the University of Hong Kong are all here on Hong Kong Island. I see you are here."
Find a house nearby and live there. It will be more convenient for you to work or go to school in the future."
Zhu Xiaozhao lowered his head, his face turned slightly red, and he said softly "Hmm" in a very small voice.
"Well, you can take care of these things first, and I'll go to Tianming's place!"
After Chu Huan finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Zhu Xiaozhao suddenly spoke up: "Brother Huan, I may be less likely to do that when I go to school in the future. After all, here at the company..."
Chu Huan laughed and said: "You can decide these things by yourself. As long as you feel that what you have learned is enough for HKU, you can stop going at any time. When you feel that it is not enough, you can go again!"