Chu Huan and Roy Bentley gathered here again to watch Marseille.
"Director Chu, when I invite you here this time, I actually have a business deal and I want to see if you are interested!"
Roy Bentley was sitting on the sofa in the private room, shaking a red wine glass in his hand. No matter how noisy outside, it was still difficult for the atmosphere in the private room to change.
Chu Huan sat with her legs crossed, with a smile on her face, and said: "Roy, we have known each other for a long time. If you have any business, just say it. If it is profitable, I will naturally have no problem!"
Roy Bentley nodded and said: "As for HSBC's intention to acquire the Royal Bank of Scotland, I think you, Director Chu, should know about it!"
"Of course!" Chu Huan said: "I remember that when Shaya's chief executive was here, we talked about HSBC's triangle stool strategy. Now HSBC has completely absorbed the North American Ocean Milan Bank. If I were now the chief executive of HSBC,
, will also start the acquisition of European banks, but I didn’t expect that HSBC would set its target on Royal Bank of Scotland.”
Roy Bentley showed a wry smile and said: "Dr. Chu, don't make fun of me. HSBC's size is doomed. He can only acquire European banks with settlement functions, and the Royal Bank of Scotland
Definitely the best bank on paper!”
The most appropriate meaning on paper is actually that when this matter was actually implemented, the difficulties were discovered!
"I heard that the local political parties in Scotland are not satisfied with this matter?" Chu Huan said knowingly.
Roy Bentley nodded slightly and said: "There are indeed some objections from Scotland, but their voices are not important. This is always a commercial acquisition. As long as HSBC can afford the price, there is nothing they can do.
Stop this."
Externally, HSBC has always been very courteous to the various parties in Scotland and Scottish savers, but now when facing Chu Huan, Roy Bentley showed that he did not care about them.
In fact, this is understandable. After all, in another time and space, HSBC's acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland also encountered opposition from various parties in Scotland. However, in fact, their opposition was just slogans and had no substantive effect.
In the end, if the Monopolies and Mergers Commission of England had not stopped the transaction, HSBC would have completed the acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland, and would not have later targeted another established settlement bank in England, the Bank of Midland.
.
Chu Huan nodded and agreed with Roy Bentley's statement. In fact, at this stage, Chu Huan had already understood a truth.
That is, never look at what a politician is saying, but rather look at what he is doing. What politicians say is more truthful than the words of those insurance men on the street who want you to buy insurance.
Especially those politicians in Western countries, they need more votes from voters, so what they say will always be the emotions that more people in the local countries want to express.
If the Scots are unwilling to let HSBC acquire the Royal Bank of Scotland, then the various parties in Scotland will say that they do not welcome the HSBC acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland!
But when you want them to actually do something other than say it, that's another matter.
Because, to a large extent, there is no need to pay the price!
But if you do, you have to pay the price!
The man said: I'm in love with you!
The scumbag said: I'm in love with you!
This is what one says and another does, and the price paid is different.
"So Roy, what do you think?" Since Chu Huan had already guessed that Roy Bentley was here for the Royal Bank of Scotland matter before he came to see him, Chu Huan had no idea about Roy Bentley now.
When you tell me this, you won't be surprised.
Roy Bentley did not hide anything and preached seriously: "We have received information that although Sakura Bank has withdrawn from the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered Bank has now issued an application for merger and acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland, and Scotland
The board of directors of Royal Bank is more enthusiastic about Standard Chartered Bank’s merger and acquisition proposal than we are at HSBC!”
Although the Scots hate the British, it is undeniable that in the eyes of the Scots at this time, if they really had to choose between HSBC and Standard Chartered, then they would rather choose Standard Chartered.
The reason is also very simple. After all, Standard Chartered Bank is a local bank in England, while HSBC is a bank in Hong Kong. There is a geographical difference between the two parties!
"So." Chu Huan put down the red wine glass in his hand and said to Roy Bentley with a smile: "If HSBC wants to complete the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland, its bid will be higher than Standard Chartered, but as far as I know
You know, if that’s the case, HSBC shouldn’t have so much liquidity now, right?”
Roy Bentley answered Chu Huan's question head-on, but changed the topic to another topic: "To be honest, before this, I have always admired Director Chu's previous proposal to spend 10 billion.
Hong Kong dollar’s plan to establish Zhulu Real Estate’s venue project investment department.
This plan can be said to wipe out all the real estate companies in Xiangjiang. Before this, I always thought that Director Chu did this just to further monopolize the real estate industry in Xiangjiang. But now it seems that at that time, Director Chu, you were already working for A
Prepare for the development of Treasury Bank.
Although Jiaku has not announced anything to the public now, during this period, the residential projects completed by Zhulu Real Estate in conjunction with Sun Hung Kai, New World, Cheung Kong, Henderson Land and other real estate companies have been handed over to the Bank of East Asia for their property loan projects.
I believe it won’t be long before an unbreakable cooperative relationship between Xiangjiang’s real estate industry and Jiaku Bank will be formed.
At that time, HSBC selected Bao Yugang to get involved in the shipping industry, and then HSBC surpassed Standard Chartered in one fell swoop and became the number one bank in Hong Kong.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Now it seems that as long as there is enough time, it is not impossible for Jiaku Bank to surpass HSBC in Hong Kong!"
Chu Huan laughed and said: "Roy, I believe many people in Xiangjiang have such thoughts. As an old friend, I won't hide it from you. I do have such thoughts, but as long as Ying Lun is in Xiangjiang for one day, Jiaku
It is impossible for a bank to surpass HSBC in Hong Kong, I think you should understand this!"
Roy Bentley nodded. This was a rare open and honest conversation between the two. In fact, everyone knew what they were thinking. Now they just want to use this incident to draw out the following things, and then let them know.
Get more benefits on your side.
"However, you and I don't know what the future situation of Xiangjiang will be. MacLehose has already been to Beijing this year, and the result of the meeting was very bad. Judging from the current development situation of Xiangjiang, I believe that when this
When this matter is truly finalized, Xiangjiang's financial industry and real estate industry will be greatly impacted. By then, Jiaku's real estate project investment department will most likely be the investment that will be most implicated!"
Smart man!
Chu Huan couldn't help but admire Roy Bentley at this time. There were two financial crises in Hong Kong in the 1980s. The first one happened in England when the Iron Lady went to her hometown to negotiate about Hong Kong. The result was
As we all know, under such circumstances, the real estate industry and financial industry in Xiangjiang will bear the brunt of the blow.
The second time was the global stock market crash in 1987.
It is difficult for everyone to predict the global stock market crash, but the first financial crisis can actually be predicted in advance as long as you are careful enough.
Of course, this is also a gamble.
It's just that some people put their chips on the British people, and some people put their chips on their hometown.
From this point, it is not difficult to see that the Xiangjiang merchants during this period actually put more of their chips on their hometown.
So in the early 1980s, many super bosses who were still standing in Hong Kong in later generations chose to liquidate their properties as soon as possible, sell off their company's stocks, and then gather a large amount of cash after the financial crisis.
, carried out bargain hunting!
Now Chu Huan believes that neither Roy Bentley nor Shen Bi has made a better judgment on the future negotiation, but this does not prevent them from preparing in advance. More importantly, Roy Bentley
Terry told Chu Huan about this matter. Whether Chu Huan had made the same judgment as them in advance or something else, they were giving Chu Huan a favor in name only.
"Roy, you should know that I have always been very confident about my hometown!"
Roy Bentley said with some envy: "Yes, if the situation in Xiangjiang really changes in the future, based on what Director Chu is doing now, when Xiangjiang changes its owner in the future, I will really
I really want to know who in Xiangjiang could stop the development of Chairman Chu at that time, at least I don’t think we, HSBC, can!"
"Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi!" Chu Huan poured himself a glass of red wine, and then said with a smile: "The dividends HSBC has received are enough, otherwise, HSBC will not have the strength now.
Acquired Ocean Milan Bank in North America, and then set its sights on Royal Bank of Scotland!”
"Haha!" Roy Bentley laughed and said: "Director Chu has seen it thoroughly. Our tradition at HSBC is to always cooperate with smart people, and this time is no exception. Just now Director Chu asked me about the Royal Bank of Scotland.
What kind of idea is it? In fact, my idea is very simple. That is to invite Alde Commercial Bank and HSBC to acquire the Royal Bank of Scotland. When Alde Commercial Bank wants to acquire a European bank in the future, we can do it at the prevailing market price.
Acquisition of Alder Mercantile Bank’s stake in Royal Bank of Scotland!”
Chu Huan was a little surprised by Roy Bentley's answer. He didn't expect that Roy Bentley would call him with so many surprises today.
From Chu Huan's point of view, Roy Bentley's appointment with him today was indeed for HSBC's acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland. However, the other party did not make the current decision to invite him to join the acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Instead, it was with HSBC at the time.
The thing about Bank Acquisition of Ocean Milan Bank of North America is the same, borrow money!
"Roy, HSBC surprised me this time. Aren't you worried that I will have my own plans in this matter?"
Faced with Chu Huan's inquiry, Roy Bentley laughed again, and then said: "If Jiaku Bank had not been established, I would indeed have such thoughts, but it is different now. To put it bluntly,
If you appreciate it, Mr. Chu, your personal influence in Xiangjiang has actually surpassed that of HSBC.
In what position, what kind of things do you do, if you still make such a move at this time, then you are actually discrediting the entire global Jiaku. I believe that you, Mr. Chu, will not do it.
make such a decision."
Chu Huan smiled and nodded. Indeed, as Roy Bentley said, HSBC's acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland is bound to attract the attention of the global financial industry. If Chu Huan stabs HSBC in the back at this time,
Then those companies that have cooperated with Jiaku will no longer dare to cooperate with Jiaku.
"It's just that this matter doesn't seem to be of much benefit to our Jiaku. Although I believe that after the Royal Bank of Scotland is acquired by HSBC, it will definitely bring something different to the Royal Bank of Scotland and promote it."
share price.
However, judging from the current development of our Jiaku, this money may generate greater returns within this period of time!"
Roy Bentley nodded and said: "That's right, but again, at this time, Director Chu, do you really care about such an increase in Lilan?
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! If Alde Commercial Bank can jointly acquire the Royal Bank of Scotland with HSBC, then Alde Commercial Bank’s economic system has actually entered the European banking industry.
I don’t believe that Chairman Chu has never thought of expanding Alde Commercial Bank to Europe.
In addition, we at HSBC can also assure you, Mr. Chu, that when Alde Commercial Bank acquires a European bank in the future, we at HSBC will do our best to help Mr. Chu complete the acquisition at that time!"
Chu Huan nodded and suddenly smiled: "How will HSBC plan to cooperate? How much funds will Alde Commercial Bank need to come up with?"
This time it was Roy Bentley's turn to be surprised. He believed that his proposal must be something worth doing for Chu Huan, but he did not expect that Chu Huan would agree to him so happily.
"Director Chu, you should know that this is not a small sum of money. We at HSBC need a lot of funds for this acquisition, but the operating rights of Royal Bank of Scotland must be in the hands of HSBC!"
One sentence means two things!
For this acquisition, Alder Commercial Bank needs to spend more money than HSBC. The shareholding proportions of both parties in Royal Bank of Scotland can be allocated according to the funds mobilized by both parties!
The second meaning is that equity allocation is equity allocation, but HSBC must be the leader in this matter.
Chu Huan looked at Roy Bentley seriously. He was not curious about the amount of money, but curious about HSBC's financial situation.
Although Chu Huan has no way of knowing the specific cash flow of HSBC, Chu Huan can also be sure that the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland is the most important thing for HSBC in the past two years, so they should put more funds here.
Something happened.
Perhaps HSBC's current cash flow is not enough to acquire all of Royal Bank of Scotland's shares, but it is definitely enough to acquire a majority stake.
But now that the other party is saying this, it means that the other party has something more important or equally important to do, and this matter will definitely involve a huge amount of cash.
So what exactly is going on?
First of all, we can exclude overseas matters, because the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland is HSBC's most important overseas matter.
Since it’s not a matter overseas, it’s a matter in Xiangjiang!
What is the most important thing in Xiangjiang now?
About the Wharf Takeover War!
So is HSBC responsible for this?
Chu Huan expressed doubts in his heart. Even if HSBC wanted to side with Jardine Matheson, it would not make them give up on the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland. The two things were not equal!
If it’s not an external reason, it’s an internal reason!
What important plans will there be within HSBC?
When he thought of this, Chu Huan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he thought of what Roy Bentley had just mentioned about the real estate project investment department of Zhulu Real Estate!
"I have a condition. As long as you agree to my condition, Roy, then I will agree to your suggestion, Roy!"
Chu Huan looked at Roy Bentley closely.
Roy Bentley said: "Dr. Chu, please tell me."
"I would like to know if your bank also has the idea of setting up a real estate project investment department similar to Zhulu Real Estate?" Chu Huan asked seriously.
Since Roy Bentley has just mentioned the future pillar industries of Hong Kong, it is impossible for HSBC to give up the huge benefits that this industry will bring in the future!
Roy Bentley's face changed slightly. He didn't expect Chu Huan to be so smart. Just his request could make Chu Huan think of this matter.
"It seems that my guess is correct!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
In fact, Chu Huan is not surprised or worried that HSBC has such a choice. If Chu Huan really wanted to surprise Chu Huan, it would be strange unless HSBC did not make such a big move in this industry!
"My condition is that if HSBC really wants to do this, then we, Jiaku, need to invest in this HSBC project!"
Roy Bentley smiled bitterly and replied: "Director Chu, you should know what this matter means to us at HSBC!"
"Of course I understand!" Chu Huan was very calm at this time and said with a smile: "It means this is the best opportunity for HSBC to catch up with Jiaku!"
"That's right!" Roy Bentley said without hesitation: "If Jiaku takes a stake, doesn't it mean that HSBC will never be able to catch up with Jiaku?"
Chu Huan also had his own words: "But this will make HSBC grow even stronger!"
Roy Bentley shook his head and said: "HSBC can indeed become stronger through this matter, but it is undeniable that Jiaku will also become stronger in the process, which is not in the interests of HSBC!"
Two people who had just agreed to cooperate soon became competitors again.
Chu Huan spread his hands and said: "Alde Commercial Bank has its own timetable for entering Europe. Even if it does not cooperate with HSBC now, it will not delay too long. On the contrary, HSBC, if Alde is missing,
If commercial bank funds want to acquire the Royal Bank of Scotland, then they have to make a choice between Hong Kong and Europe!"
This is Chu Huan's confidence. In this matter, HSBC is begging Chu Huan. Although Chu Huan also hopes that through this cooperation with HSBC, he can better control the real estate industry in Xiangjiang and allow Alder Commercial Bank to start operations earlier.
I am familiar with the European banking industry, but generally speaking, HSBC's needs are more urgent.
Roy Bentley also understood this, so after Chu Huan finished speaking, he smiled bitterly again and said: "Director Chu, I need to seriously consider this matter. There is no way to give you an accurate answer now."
Chu Huan nodded indifferently and said: "Of course, Alder Commercial Bank has a lot of time, but I'm afraid HSBC doesn't have that much time. It not only has to solve the funding problem of acquiring the Royal Bank of Scotland, but also has to find a way to deal with the British
The Monopolies and Mergers Commission issue, and Standard Chartered Bank is also eyeing it. Are you sure HSBC can afford to wait?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After being silent for a while, Roy Bentley said: "Director Chu, I know that you have very deep connections in England now. If you can help
As HSBC works together to resolve the issue of the British Monopoly and Merger Commission, then I can take the initiative to cooperate with Director Chu’s Zhulu Real Estate and jointly set up a real estate project cooperation department!”
Chu Huan laughed and said, "Roy, you gave me too many surprises today. Your hesitation just now was actually paving the way for this matter, right?"
"Director Chu, see it through without telling it. In fact, the cards between you and me have been revealed now. All we at HSBC can provide are these chips. And Director Chu, are you willing to let the two of us buy a horse together?"
Where’s the horse?”
Roy Bentley's demeanor was extremely relaxed at this time. Just as he said, all the trump cards of both sides have been revealed.
All that remains is to see what Chu Huan chooses.
"No problem. In fact, I already promised you Roy just now. It was just another time for everyone to be honest and honest!" Chu Huan didn't have too much entanglement in this matter.
Jiaku cooperates with HSBC. Even if no real estate bigwigs join the negotiation, this still means that they have formulated an alliance regarding the Xiangjiang real estate industry. Jiaku belongs to the alliance leader and HSBC belongs to the deputy alliance leader. They will work together
Formulate rules for the real estate industry in Hong Kong.
To put it simply, from today on, the life and death of real estate companies in Xiangjiang is no longer just a matter of their own management.
It’s a matter of whether Jiaku and HSBC agree!
Roy Bentley stood up, stretched out his hand solemnly, and then said to Chu Huan: "Director Chu, I believe this time you have seen HSBC's sincerity in our cooperation. I hope we can work together in the future."
Chu Huan also extended his hand and said with a smile: "Hand in hand!"
The two of them held hands together!
"So, you don't have to worry about HSBC's problems in the future?"
Cao Yunshang asked this question again.
This is the third time Cao Yunshang has asked such a question. The first time was when the two parties just started cooperating, the second time was when the two parties settled their differences last time, and then this time!
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "As I said, although the cooperation between the two parties has gone further now, there will still be competition in the future."
Cao Yunshang never thought that HSBC and Jiaku would be as close as one family from now on, but knowing most of Chu Huan's plans, she was still a little curious about what Chu Huan would do next.
"Chen Songqing, what do you think? Should you still use this chess piece?"
As for Chen Songqing, Chu Huan regarded him as a pawn in the fight with HSBC from the moment he met him. However, the relationship between HSBC and Jiaku has changed again and again, causing this pawn to be in Cao Yunchang's eyes.
It no longer seems so important.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Of course we have to use it. HSBC is now eager to expand their market in Europe. Since we are a cooperative partnership in the European market, Jiaku cannot do backstabbing. Although both parties in Xiangjiang
We have also started cooperation, but we will not do backstabbing in the cooperation projects, but I still want to see if we can shake the giant HSBC in Hong Kong!"
Cooperation is cooperation, competition is competition!
If problems arise during HSBC's future development, then when Chu Huan takes action, no one will say anything, right?
Of course, this matter cannot be regarded as the main thing. After all, HSBC's identity is too sensitive, and Chu Huan doesn't care whether it succeeds or fails.
If it succeeds, it will naturally be a good thing for Chu Huan, but if it fails, it will not affect the development of Jiaku!
This is Chu Huan’s attitude towards HSBC now!
"It is not an easy task to get rid of the British Monopoly and Mergers Commission. Even if Ma Jizu is there to take action, I think there is still a lot of uncertainty in this matter!"
After Cao Yunshang learned about Chu Huan's attitude towards HSBC, he no longer struggled with the matter, but analyzed HSBC's acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland to Chu Huan.
Chu Huan said helplessly: "Of course I know this. We can't just rely on Ma Jizu's operation there, nor can we believe how powerful HSBC is in this matter, even though we have already confirmed cooperation.
relationship, but there are definitely still a lot of details that need to be dealt with!”
Cao Yunshang asked: "Do you already have other methods?"
Chu Huan nodded slightly and said: "There is indeed a way, but this method needs to cooperate with Ma Jizu's operation in England and HSBC's relationship in England. Only by the joint efforts of the three parties can it be possible to truly win over the Royal Bank of Scotland!"
Cao Yunshang smiled, as if Chu Huan had completed the acquisition, and said, "Then can I understand that you are acquiring a European bank for yourself as a pre-war exercise?"
Chu Huan thought for a moment and said with a smile: "It really has such a taste!"