After talking with Shen Bi, Chu Huan began to concentrate on the acquisition of Bank of East Asia.
Now Chu Huan has obtained the shares of the Jian family and the Feng family in the Bank of East Asia. In other words, Chu Huan has become the major shareholder of the Bank of East Asia at this time. He has the right to convene the Board of Directors of the Bank of East Asia and join in accordance with the Hong Kong Company Law. The Board of Directors of Bank of East Asia became a director.
In fact, Chu Huan did the same thing!
Just after Jiaku completed the formal acquisition of the shares of the Jian family and the Feng family in Bank of East Asia, Chu Huan issued a notice to the Bank of East Asia board of directors in the name of Jiaku to convene the Bank of East Asia board of directors!
"How can this be?"
Sitting in the office of the President of Bank of East Asia, Li Fushu looked at the notification letter in his hand and could not accept the result for a moment.
Li Fushu's son, Li Guobao, who is currently the general manager of the Bank of East Asia, was sitting in front of Li Fushu with a look of horror. When he woke up, the world had changed, and this change caught him off guard.
"Isn't it rumored in the market that Chu Huan's Alder Commercial Bank is going to enter Hong Kong? Why did he acquire our shares in Bank of East Asia and become the largest shareholder?"
At this time, Li Fushu thought he had seen through Chu Huan's plan, and said with a gloomy face: "Alde Commercial Bank has entered Xiangjiang, but it will definitely take time to develop. If you want to shorten this time, it is best to The only way is to acquire a local bank in Hong Kong. It is obvious that Chu Huan is eyeing our Bank of East Asia!"
"If he goes to acquire other banks, why is he taking action against our Bank of East Asia? Hasn't he been cooperating with our Bank of East Asia before? Isn't he worried about what colleagues in Xiangjiang will say about his hostile acquisition? ?”
Li Guobao has obviously lost his sense of proportion at this time. Chu Huan's influence is too great. Now that Chu Huan has become the major shareholder of Bank of East Asia, will the Li family still have a say in Bank of East Asia?
Li Fushu was a little confused at this time, but he was calmer than Li Guobao after all. "What does he have to worry about? If Jian Yueqiang is still sitting in my position now, then colleagues in Xiangjiang will definitely be worried about this person." There is an explanation for this matter, but now it is our Li family, and Chu Huan has no friendship with our Li family!"
Everyone in Xiangjiang knows that Chu Huan received help from the Bank of East Asia when he first started his business in Xiangjiang, but everyone also knows that Chu Huan received help from the Bank of East Asia under the management of Jian Yueqiang, not the Li family.
Later, the Li family and the Jian family fought for the management rights of the Bank of East Asia, and a war broke out within the board of directors. In the end, Jian Yueqiang sadly left the position of chairman of the Bank of East Asia.
Li Fushu serves as chairman of Bank of East Asia.
What Chu Huan is doing now, in the eyes of many people, is actually Chu Huan's revenge for Jian Yueqiang. Although Chu Huan does not think so, many people do.
So now that Chu Huan has become the largest shareholder of Bank of East Asia, no one can say anything about this in the business community in Hong Kong.
Thinking of this, Li Guobao looked at Li Fushu in horror and said: "Dad, we must find a way now. Chu Huan notified us to convene a board of directors, and he must join the board of directors of Bank of East Asia and become a director!"
Li Fushu smiled bitterly and said: "As a director of the Bank of East Asia, do you think Chu Huan will be satisfied? Now that Alder Commercial Bank's Xiangjiang branch is about to be opened in Xiangjiang, Chu Huan's real purpose must be to gain control of the Bank of East Asia.
It’s even necessary to achieve complete control!”
Li Guobao said loudly: "If this is the case, then we should have made preparations earlier!"
After all, Li Fushu was a man who had experienced many hardships. After experiencing a brief panic, he quickly came up with corresponding countermeasures and said: "Abao, you should contact other shareholders of the company immediately and be sure to seek their support.
, as long as the support votes we get on the board of directors are equivalent to Chu Huan’s equity, then we still have a chance to win.”
Li Guobao did not dare to delay and immediately said: "No problem."
The major shareholders of Bank of East Asia are basically family friends of the Li family, and it is not too difficult to get their support.
However, Li Guobao was still a little curious and asked Li Fushu: "Daddy, what are you doing?"
Li Guobao smiled bitterly and said, "What else can I do? Borrow money!"
The support of the directors on the Bank of East Asia's board of directors is not enough. The Li family also needs to acquire more Bank of East Asia shares in the stock market. Only in this way can the Li family's control of the Bank of East Asia be guaranteed.
However, the Li family is the same as most wealthy families in Xiangjiang. Their paper wealth is indeed astonishing, but in fact most of their assets come from stocks, real estate, antiques and other assets with appreciation effects, rather than cash.
Now this thing happened so suddenly that it was impossible for Li Guobao to have too much cash in a short period of time, so he could only borrow money.
And now that Chu Huan has become the major shareholder of Bank of East Asia, if the Li family borrows money from Bank of East Asia, it will be easy for Chu Huan to attack.
Li Guobao nodded and prepared to leave, but after taking just two steps, he suddenly turned around and said, "Daddy, should we meet Chu Huan in advance? Anyway, I think we can still discuss this matter?"
Li Fushu nodded and said: "You don't need to worry about this matter. Contact those shareholders first. I will contact Chu Huan!"
"OK!"
As one of the four first-generation wealthy families in Hong Kong, the Li family naturally has very deep connections in Hong Kong. In just one morning, Li Fushu had already raised 200 million Hong Kong dollars!
After receiving the funds, he immediately asked his private securities traders to wait for his orders when the Hong Kong stock market opened in the afternoon. As soon as he received his call, he immediately purchased shares of Bank of East Asia on the stock market!
After making the call, Li Fushu took a deep breath and dialed the number of Chu Huan's office.
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Chu Huan sat on the chair in his office. He was not surprised at all by Li Fushu's call. He smiled and said, "I'll wait for Li Weng at the company!"
Li Fushu held the phone and said, "Okay, I'll go over now!"
At noon, Li Fushu came to Chu Huan's office and saw Chu Huan who was handling official business.
"Director Chu!"
"Li Weng!"
The two exchanged greetings and shook hands, and then Li Fushu sat across from Chu Huan.
Li Fushu said straight to the point: "Director Chu, can we still discuss the acquisition of Bank of East Asia?"
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "I'm very sorry. The acquisition of Bank of East Asia is an important strategic plan for the future development of our Jiaku. If possible, I hope that I can buy all the Li family's shares in Bank of East Asia from Li Weng.
!”
Li Fushu's expression was stagnant. He originally wanted to persuade Chu Huan to give up the acquisition of Bank of East Asia, but he did not expect that Chu Huan actually wanted to buy out the shares of Bank of East Asia in his own hands.
"Director Chu, although you have purchased the shares of Bank of East Asia from Jian Yueqiang and Feng Xianfen and become the largest shareholder of Bank of East Asia, our Li family has the support of the Board of Directors of Bank of East Asia and is also the second largest shareholder of Bank of East Asia.
It is not easy for you to join Bank of East Asia!"
Chu Huan raised his head slightly and said: "If Li Weng is willing to sell the Bank of East Asia shares, then the rest of the matter will be simple. Of course, our Jiaku's bid is very fair. If Li Weng is willing to sell, our Jiaku will
We are willing to acquire the Li family’s shares in Bank of East Asia at a premium of 30%!”
Li Fushu shook his head and said seriously: "Director Chu, Bank of East Asia was founded by my father. It is also a family business of our Li family. It is impossible for our Li family to sell shares in Bank of East Asia!"
Chu Huan knocked on the table and said with a smile: "If this is the case, then it seems that there is no way for both of us to reach an agreement, so we can only decide the matter at the board of directors!"
Li Fushu was a little angry. Chu Huan's attitude obviously convinced the Li family. Back then, the Li family was one of the four wealthy families in Xiangjiang. That Chinese businessman from Xiangjiang dared to cause trouble for them. Now Chu Huan's attitude makes it difficult for them to do so.
Li Fushu was a little helpless.
"Director Chu, when you were acquiring Chinese Real Estate, it was our Li family who first sold the shares of Chinese Real Estate to Director Chu. We both have some friendship after all. Why does Mr. Chu have to keep an eye on our Bank of East Asia?"
Don’t you want to let go?”
Although he was very angry, he had no choice but to lower his stance and ask Chu Huan not to acquire Bank of East Asia.
Because when facing Chu Huan, Li Fushu really didn't have much confidence in being able to win the defense battle of the Bank of East Asia!
Chu Huan also said seriously: "Of course I am very grateful for Li Weng's help back then, but now that we are in business, buying the Li family's shares in Bank of East Asia at a high price is my way of repaying Li Weng's help.
Supported."
Seeing that Chu Huan was unable to get in, Li Fushu could only stand up and said: "Director Chu, our Li family has not been in Xiangjiang for nothing for so many years. We will definitely not give away the operating rights of the Bank of East Asia. Now it looks like
We can only find out in the mall!"
Chu Huan nodded and said: "It seems that this is the only way!"
Li Fushu extended his hand to shake hands with Chu Huan before turning and leaving Chu Huan's office. Although the atmosphere between the two parties was tense, it did not lead to a confrontation like a shrew scolding the streets. Everyone was a respectable figure in Xiangjiang.
Such a thing cannot be done!
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In the afternoon, the Hong Kong stock market opened, and then two funds entered the Hong Kong stock market and began to buy Bank of East Asia stocks.
The sudden behavior immediately attracted the attention of many investors. This was an act of sweeping goods without warning.
"Is there someone who wants to acquire Bank of East Asia?"
Some investors immediately noticed something keenly.
When this kind of thing is noticed by stock investors, it already shows that this matter has been completely spread among the upper levels.
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HSBC Bank, Taipan Office!
Roy Bentley and Shen Bi were also discussing the previous meeting between Shen Bi and Chu Huan.
"So Chu Huan has rejected our request to invest in the Xiangjiang Branch of Alder Commercial Bank?" Roy Bentley said with a gloomy expression.
Looking at Roy Bentley's expression, Shen Bi felt quite helpless. Although he was recalled by Roy Bentley in Japan, Shen Bi still despised Roy Bentley's ability in his heart.
"That's right, Chu Huan has told me very straightforwardly that he will not agree to this matter!"
Roy Bentley said with some dissatisfaction: "This Chu Huan is still protecting his core industry as before!"
After complaining, Roy Bentley asked Shen Bi: "So about our previous cooperation with Jiaku, what does the other party think now?"
Shen Bi said: "I think the share of our cooperation will definitely be reduced, but Chu Huan will not take time out of the funds they put in HSBC all at once. This can still be guaranteed!"
After hearing this, Roy Bentley shook his head and said: "Even if it is a partial withdrawal, it is very important for HSBC."
Shen Bi agreed with Roy Bentley's statement, although it was nonsense to Shen Bi.
"But fortunately, Chu Huan's plan to acquire Xiangjiang Local Bank is blocked now. As long as he does not obtain the operating rights of Xiangjiang Local Bank, it will be difficult for Chu Huan to have a greater influence on us in the financial industry in Xiangjiang. !”
Roy Bentley analyzed the current situation and found out why HSBC can become the quasi-central bank of Hong Kong. One of the reasons is that HSBC controls the money bags of Hong Kong. The citizens of Hong Kong have become accustomed to putting their deposits in HSBC.
The citizens of Xiangjiang also naturally have a distrust of foreign banks. They always think that they are not from Xiangjiang. They turned around and left that day. There was nothing they could do.
Shen Bi nodded and said: "Now we can only make preparations in this regard, and try our best to prevent Chu Huan from getting involved in the local banking industry in Xiangjiang prematurely!"
It is basically impossible to completely prevent Chu Huan from entering the banking industry in Xiangjiang. According to Shen Bi, the only thing they can do is to slow down Chu Huan's entry as much as possible.
In this way, HSBC will have more time to discuss how to deal with Chu Huan after he enters the local banking industry in Hong Kong.
"That's right!" Roy Bentley agreed with Shen Bi's opinion.
But just as the two were discussing the matter, there was a sudden knock on the door of Roy Bentley's office.
"Come in!"
Roy Bentley's voice was a little deep.
The person who walked in was Roy Bentley's secretary. At this time, she looked at Roy Bentley and Shen Bi with some anxiety, and then spoke.
"Taipan, General Manager, I just got the news. As soon as the Hang Seng Index opened this afternoon, two stocks of funds rushed into the stock market and began to buy a large number of Bank of East Asia's stocks. Now there are crazy rumors outside, saying that someone wants to acquire Bank of East Asia. !”
After hearing the news, Roy Bentley didn't think much about it. He just smiled and said: "Want to acquire Bank of East Asia? I'm afraid it's not that simple. Although the Jian family, Feng family, and Li family have many differences, but The control of Bank of East Asia is still very unified, even if someone wants to acquire it, it will not succeed!"
Shen Bi, who was silent, suddenly changed his expression, "Not good!"
A 'no' caught Roy Bentley's attention and he asked: "What's wrong?"
Shen Bi said with some annoyance: "Why did I forget Bank of East Asia? The relationship between Chu Huan and Jian Yueqiang is extraordinary!"
Although in Shen Bi's view, Roy Bentley's ability is not enough to sit in the position of HSBC's top class, this does not mean that Roy Bentley is a fool. After Shen Bi said this, he instantly thought of something. .
"You mean it was Chu Huan who acquired Bank of East Asia?"
"Who else could it be besides him?" Shen Bi said helplessly: "We can think of the difficulty of acquiring Bank of East Asia, but couldn't the person behind the scenes think of it? But under such circumstances, the other party still took action. This shows that the opponent is bound to win this time, and I can’t think of anyone else with this strength in Xiangjiang except Chu Huan!”
Roy Bentley's expression also completely changed.
They were still smugly thinking that they had prevented Chu Huan from acquiring Wanguo Baotong's shares in the Far East Bank, and thought that everything was fine. However, they did not expect that Chu Huan would turn his gun and target the Bank of East Asia, which was more powerful in Hong Kong!
The Bank of East Asia and the Far East Bank are two completely different concepts. Most of the depositors of the Far East Bank are indigenous people from the New Territories. Even though there are many depositors, the amount of deposits is still not enough.
More importantly, Far East Bank does not have much influence in Hong Kong's business community, but the Bank of East Asia is different.
They have been established in Hong Kong for 50 years. Their main business comes from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. They also have intricate relationships with many commercial companies in Hong Kong.
If it is really Chu Huan who acquired Bank of East Asia, and if Chu Huan succeeds in this acquisition, then when Alder Commercial Bank enters Xiangjiang, it will be able to seamlessly connect various businesses in Xiangjiang.
This will be an even greater loss for HSBC!
"What's Li Fushu's reaction?" After Roy Bentley figured out the problem, he immediately asked his secretary.
"The Hang Seng Index opened this afternoon, and one of the two stocks we believe is Li Fushu is snapping up shares of Bank of East Asia."
Shen Bi analyzed: "The Jian family, the Feng family, and the Li family hold more than 51% of the Bank of East Asia's shares. Now Li Fushu is acquiring a large number of Bank of East Asia's circulating shares on the stock market. This shows that, Chu Huan has at least obtained the shares of the Jian family and the Feng family in Bank of East Asia."
Roy Bentley didn't think about it at all and immediately said to his secretary: "Contact Li Fushu immediately and tell him that HSBC is willing to support him in this matter. If Li Fushu needs anything, we can let them contact us at HSBC immediately." !”
"yes!"
Shen Bi also said immediately at this time: "I will contact Feng Xunfen now. I suspect that Jian Yueqiang is the most likely to sell his shares to Chu Huan. If we can get Feng Xunfen's position in Bank of East Asia, shares, then this matter will be easier to handle!"
Roy Bentley looked at Shen Bi in surprise. At this time, he had already figured out what Shen Bi meant, and at the same time, his heart began to become complicated.
What he was thinking about was how to prevent Chu Huan from getting the shares of Bank of East Asia in this matter, but Shen Bi was thinking about how to make HSBC one of the major shareholders of Bank of East Asia during this crisis of Bank of East Asia!
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"It's a loss, it's a loss, it's a loss!"
Feng Qingzhao found Feng Xunfen at this time and preached loudly.
Feng Xunfen closed the document in his hand, looked at Feng Qingzhao with some dissatisfaction, and said: "Why are you so flustered? Is this what you learned at Harvard?"
Feng Qingzhao did not pay attention to his father's scolding, but said: "Dad, I just received a call. There are two funds on the stock market now buying shares of Bank of East Asia. In just one hour, Bank of East Asia The stock price of Bank of East Asia has already risen by 2.55%. If this trend continues, there is no chance that the acquisition war of Bank of East Asia will cause the stock price of Bank of East Asia to rise by at least 50%!
Now we have sold our shares in the Bank of East Asia to Chu Huan at a price premium of 30%. Isn't this a loss? "
Feng Xifen looked at his eldest son speechlessly. He looked at Chu Huan. When he was in college, he had already created a huge industry. However, his son, now that he has graduated from Harvard, would still... You can't see things clearly, you can only see the immediate benefits.
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"You just saw that we lost money in this matter, didn't you see anything else?"
Feng Qingzhao didn't know that his behavior just now had made his father a little dissatisfied with him. He said categorically: "Yes, even if we want to sell the shares of Bank of East Asia, we can now completely sell this amount on the stock market. If the shares are sold, wouldn’t we make more money?”
Feng Xunfen said calmly: "If we didn't get our family's shares in Bank of East Asia, do you think Chu Huan would acquire shares in Bank of East Asia on the stock market?"
Feng Qingzhao said: "Since Chu Huan wants to enter the banking industry in Hong Kong, he must make big moves. According to his previous business methods, I think he will definitely acquire shares of Bank of East Asia in the stock market!
"
Feng Xunfen said: "He will make acquisitions, but he will never do it with such a big fanfare. Instead, he will use the retail investors of Fengwu Securities to acquire shares of Bank of East Asia sporadically until he has enough shares in his hands. At that time, do you think we
Are the shares in my hands still worth that much?”
Feng Qingzhao didn't know how to answer for a while.
"Azhao, you can't always do things based on the interests in front of you. We held the shares of Bank of East Asia in the first place to ensure that our own group would have sufficient funds as soon as possible if possible situations arise in the future.
We support our company, but according to our relationship with the Li family, this will definitely be discounted at the first opportunity.
But now that we have sold the shares of Bank of East Asia to Chu Huan, the situation is different. We have gained Chu Huan’s friendship, and I don’t need to tell you about Jiaku’s influence in Hong Kong, and Chu Huan has already promised me
, if Feng Xunfen Group has problems in the future, he will help as soon as possible.
This promise from Chu Huan is safer than our shares in Bank of East Asia!"
My son is my own. Although he is a little reckless, he still needs to be educated well.
Feng Qingzhao heard what his father said and understood what it meant, but he still said in a low voice: "I just feel that we sold the shares of Bank of East Asia to Chu Huan at such a low price. It was a bit of a loss!
"
Feng Xifen felt speechless. He had said what he said so clearly, why didn't he understand?
"When doing business, don't just look at the immediate interests. Those who seek great things, the most important thing is the pattern. If your eyes only stay on the immediate interests, then your achievements in the future will be limited!"
Seeing what Feng Xunfen said, Feng Qingzhao didn't dare to say anything.
At this time, the phone on Feng Xianfen's desk also rang. After Feng Xianfen answered the phone, he recognized that the person on the other end was Li Fushu.
Li Fushu asked on the phone: "I just want to ask you, have you sold your shares in Bank of East Asia to Chu Huan?"
Feng Xunfen only replied lightly to his old rival: "Now that you already know, what else do you say?"
Li Fushu hung up the phone.
As soon as Feng Xunfen put down the phone, the phone on the table rang. This time it was Shen Bi calling Feng Xunfen.
"Okay, I will go to the appointment on time!" Feng Xifen said on the phone.
Feng Chenfen was a little confused about Shen Bi's invitation and didn't understand why Shen Bi wanted to find him at this time.
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Bank of East Asia!
Li Fushu put down the phone and looked a little gloomy, "Sure enough, Feng Xunfen also sold his shares in Bank of East Asia to Chu Huan!"
Li Guobao, who was sitting opposite Li Fushu, said with some confusion: "If Chu Huan has already obtained the shares of the Jian family and the Feng family in Bank of East Asia, why hasn't it been announced yet?"
Chu Huan holds two shares and is already the largest shareholder of Bank of East Asia. According to Hong Kong's "Company Law", this must be disclosed.
Li Fushu said: "Now the shares of these two companies in Bank of East Asia must be scattered in different companies of Chu Huan or under the names of other people, but you don't have to worry, I think it will be announced after the board of directors is convened!"
Li Guobao nodded and said: "I understand."
"How is our situation in the stock market?" Li Fushu asked Li Guobao.
Li Guobao said with some helplessness: "Now that the news about Chu Huan's intention to acquire Bank of East Asia has spread, those investors think that this is an opportunity to make huge profits, so everyone is now holding on to their shares.
They want to wait until Bank of East Asia’s stock price rises to their psychological price before selling it!”
Li Fushu was quite helpless when he heard the news, but he was also a little lucky: "If they don't sell it, let's not sell it. As long as we can get the support of most shareholders of Bank of East Asia, we can keep Bank of East Asia."
Li Guobao nodded.
Then Li Fushu received a call from HSBC.
"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Taipan, your call is really important!" Li Fushu immediately expressed his gratitude after knowing what HSBC meant.
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The next day, the battle for the Bank of East Asia was the headline of major newspapers in Hong Kong.
The most eye-catching one is a statement published by the Board of Directors of the Bank of East Asia in Sing Tao Daily.