Although Chu Huan and Roy Bentley have agreed on the general direction of cooperation between Jiaku and HSBC, there are actually many specific issues that need to be discussed.
However, this does not require Chu Huan and Roy Bentley to be responsible. Instead, it is left to the people below the two parties to discuss the details of the cooperation between the two parties.
However, because the two parties originally agreed on two things, the first one was their acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland in England. Chu Huan still needed to communicate with Roy Bentley in person about this matter.
The second thing is their plan to jointly establish a real estate project cooperation department in Xiangjiang!
However, according to Hong Kong's laws and regulations, the banking industry cannot specifically regulate other industries, so this time HSBC did not use their own entity to do this. Instead, they chose to do this through their affiliated companies to gain profits.
Chu Huan sent Zhulu Real Estate to do this.
The first matter required Chu Huan and Roy Bentley to meet again to discuss it, so no specific negotiations were launched in Xiangjiang. As for the second matter, specific negotiations had already begun.
The representatives of Jiaku are He Bingguang from Zhulu Real Estate and people from the negotiation department of Xiangjiang Jiaku who are jointly responsible for this matter.
The negotiator sent by HSBC was Pu Wei Shi, the person who succeeded Shen Bi as the head of HSBC in another time and space.
On this day, Chu Huan and Roy Bentley got together again, but what was different from last time was that this time Shen Bi also attended the meeting.
"Director Chu, we have started negotiations on our cooperation to establish a real estate project cooperation department, so now it's time for you to tell us how to deal with the British Monopoly and Mergers Commission, right?"
This time they held the meeting at Wuyuehui.
Chu Huan sat on the sofa and said calmly: "Roy, if you want to pass the British Monopolies and Mergers Commission, there is an important issue that needs to be solved!"
Shen Bi asked Chu Huan, "What's the problem?"
“That is, no matter how much HSBC claims to be a British company with Scottish origins, it is undeniable that HSBC’s registered place is always in Hong Kong.
As British people, you two should understand the pride of England, and it is difficult for them to accept it if they allow a bank from a colony to acquire their settlement bank!"
Chu Huan calmly preached to the two of them.
Roy Bentley and Shen Bi both showed a look of understanding. They actually understood this in their hearts, but now they have not found a suitable solution to this problem, which is why they chose
One of the reasons for cooperation with Chu Huan.
"Director Chu, you know the situation of HSBC. This matter is simply unsolvable, so we hope that the relationship between our two families in England should be united. Only in this way can we solve this problem!"
Chu Huan nodded slightly and said: "If we combine our influence, it is indeed possible to promote this matter, but you two, do you think that just after the merger is completed, your business in Europe will not
Are you affected?"
Shen Bi asked suspiciously: "Dr. Chu, what do you mean?"
Chu Huan said: "Why do I want to merge the Bank of East Asia and the Far East Bank, but not join the Xiangjiang Branch of Alde Commercial Bank? It's because I understand that to ensure the westernization of Alde Commercial Bank, if Alde Commercial Bank is also merged If you go to Jiaku Bank in Xiangjiang, to outsiders, this is not a commercial bank with roots in North America, but a bank in Xiangjiang.
In this way, do you think it is possible for Alde Commercial Bank to make achievements in other regions?"
Roy Bentley and Shen Bi only analyzed that the reason why Chu Huan did not let Alde Commercial Bank merge into Jiaku Bank was because Chu Huan put the development plan of Alde Commercial Bank in Europe and the United States, but among them The deep meaning was not studied carefully, but now that they heard what Chu Huan said, they knew what Chu Huan really thought.
And this matter seems to be a casual little thing, but it is a place where things can easily go wrong.
"Dr. Chu, I didn't expect that you were so thoughtful and had even thought of this!" Shen Bi praised.
Chu Huan smiled easily and said: "Mr. Shen, what HSBC is facing now is actually this problem. If the two of us join forces to help HSBC complete the acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland, but as those Scots and some British , their pride makes it really possible for them to take away their deposits in this bank, and then this acquisition will be a failed acquisition at least in a short period of time!"
Roy Bentley asked: "What do you think, Mr. Chu?"
Chu Huandao: "The best way is actually for both of us to jointly set up a company, and let this company come forward to acquire a securities company in London, and then let this securities company come forward to acquire the Royal Bank of Scotland. This avoids the need for People in England and Scotland feel that their bank was acquired by a company from Hong Kong."
Roy Bentley showed a hint of joy. This is indeed a very good idea.
But Shen Bi showed a surprised expression at this time, and then smiled bitterly and said to Chu Huan: "Director Chu, do you want to say that in the future we will reorganize HSBC and then sell the bank we acquired in London? The securities company was upgraded to one of the holding companies of HSBC, so HSBC actually completed a disguised re-domiciliation!"
Roy Bentley, who had not reacted just now, suddenly turned ugly after hearing what Shen Bi said, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Director Chu, I thought we were already partners, and you should not It’s only right that this kind of plotting against HSBC happens!”
At this moment, the foundation of HSBC is in Xiangjiang. One of the biggest reasons is that HSBC is registered in Xiangjiang. However, if in order to complete the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC is allowed to relocate and leave Xiangjiang in disguise, then the impact will definitely be Sensational.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Hong Kong people have always regarded HSBC as a pure Hong Kong bank, but now HSBC has changed its mind and has fallen into the arms of the British. This is hard to let Hong Kong If people accept it, it will inevitably have an impact on HSBC's status in Hong Kong.
Just at this time, when Jiaku Bank was rising strongly in Xiangjiang, Roy Bentley would naturally think that Chu Huan was plotting against HSBC!
After hearing this, Chu Huan said without changing his expression and with a smile: "You two, let's speak openly. Haven't you, HSBC, ever thought about asking HSBC to make such a change at some point in the future? "
In another time and space, when HSBC acquired the Bank of Midland, it actually made such a change, relocating the bank in disguise, which caused a huge uproar in Hong Kong at that time.
HSBC also had to assure Hong Kong people that this was just their business behavior, but in fact HSBC was still the HSBC of Hong Kong.
Having said that, everyone understands that HSBC is no longer the HSBC it used to be!
Roy Bentley and Shen Bi looked at each other. They had indeed had such thoughts, and their thoughts
"Director Chu, to tell you the truth, we do have this idea, but this consideration is a preparatory plan based on the future situation of Xiangjiang. If the environment of Xiangjiang does not change in the future, we will not give up the city of Xiangjiang. Basic!”
Shen Bi preached.
Chu Huan nodded slightly. He believed Shen Bi's words. If the situation in Xiangjiang did not change, then HSBC would have no reason to abandon the market in Xiangjiang.
But Chu Huan also understood that the situation in Xiangjiang would definitely change.
This is the general trend, and it will not change in any way because of Chu Huan's rebirth.
"Of course, if you two don't have this idea, I won't say it again, but I hope you can understand one thing, that is, you must do a good job in improving the performance of Royal Bank of Scotland after completing the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland. It will definitely drop significantly.
This is not something that can be done by changing an acquisition bank, but this is the reality, and I think you two should know this!"
Roy Bentley and Shen Bi also felt heavy in their hearts. They acquired Royal Bank of Scotland to expand HSBC's business in Europe, not to acquire a declining bank.
More importantly, if the deposits of Royal Bank of Scotland decline, it means that the value of Royal Bank of Scotland is depreciating. At that time, the price they pay is not proportional to the gain, which means that this is a failed acquisition. !
"Is there no other way?" Roy Bentley was confused at this time.
Shen Bi pondered for a moment and asked: "Is it possible to follow Chairman Chu's method and acquire a securities company in London, and then let it complete the acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland, without changing the current situation of HSBC?"
Chu Huan spread his hands and said: "Of course it is possible, but in this case, how can we start talking about a merger?"
If this is the method, it means that these are still two different banks, and they still cannot communicate with each other in terms of business. Even if they can, it will add a lot of procedures and costs.
"Boss, there are only a few paths before you now. The first path is to give up the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland. The second path is to decide whether the market in Xiangjiang or Europe is more important in your hearts. Is the market important?”
After saying that, Chu Huan stopped expressing any opinions and just looked at Roy Bentley and Shen Bi quietly. The leadership of this matter was in their hands, and Chu Huan didn't really care.
After a long silence, the two looked at each other, and finally Shen Bi said: "Director Chu, no one can predict the future. Let's proceed with the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland in the current way. , I think this acquisition will last at least two or three years, and by then the situation in Xiangjiang may become clearer!"
HSBC's idea was still to be conservative. Chu Huan just nodded and said with a smile: "I have no objection. I will leave the specific operation of this matter to David Maxwell, the president of Alder Commercial Bank, for assistance." Your bank completes this acquisition!"
The completion of the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland with HSBC was not done by the Alde Commercial Bank Xiangjiang Branch, but by the Alde Commercial Bank Head Office.
This is actually to avoid difficulties caused by regional issues.
Roy Bentley nodded, stretched out his hand to Chu Huan and said, "Thank you, Director Chu, for your cooperation!"
Chu Huan smiled, stretched out his hand and said, "This time you two will no longer doubt the sincerity of our Jiaku!"
Roy Bentley said with some embarrassment: "It was our villain's heart just now!"
After the matter was discussed, Roy Bentley and Shen Bi stood up and left the private room, while Chu Huan was still sitting there, but after a while Guo Bingxiang and others came to the private room.
"What's so urgent about calling us all here?"
After Guo Bingxiang sat down, he couldn't wait to ask Chu Huan.
They haven't been together for some time, not because of what happened to both parties, but because these people have slowly and step by step started to plan for succession in their own companies, so everyone's work is very busy.
This also reduces the time they spend seeing each other.
However, Chu Huan called them again today, which still surprised them. At this time, if something hadn't happened, Chu Huan would not have called them. He would have called everyone.
"It is true that something is going to happen. I called you here because I want you to be mentally prepared!" Chu Huan sat there and spoke calmly.
Everyone looked at Chu Huan nervously. Something that could make Chu Huan so formal was definitely not a small matter.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Chu Huan did not hesitate and told them about Zhulu Real Estate and HSBC’s preparations for cooperation.
After listening, several people showed surprised expressions. As mentioned before, if Zhulu Real Estate and HSBC really formally cooperate to establish a real estate project cooperation department, plus the real estate project investment department previously established by Zhulu Real Estate, Then the right to speak in the real estate business in Xiangjiang completely falls on Chu Huan.
Although we have a cooperative relationship and are good friends at the same time, the feeling of being controlled by others still makes everyone feel a little overwhelmed!
For a moment, the private room fell silent.
"It's really a big deal!" Huo Zhenting couldn't help but say at this time.
Although the Huo family is no longer openly engaged in real estate business, it will definitely be affected by this incident.
"Looking on the bright side, with the real estate project investment department of Zhulu Real Estate and the real estate project cooperation department of Zhulu Real Estate and HSBC, Xiangjiang's real estate business will definitely become more prosperous, and our stock prices will definitely rise, but..."
Guo Bingxiang stopped talking halfway through his words.
Because from what follows, everyone knows that the bad thing is that from now on, the life and death of each of their companies will not be decided by themselves, but by Chu Huan.
Zheng Jiachun asked Chu Huan tentatively: "Ah Huan, is there still any discussion on this matter?"
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "No, HSBC needs to develop. Even without the participation of our Jiaku, HSBC would have established such a real estate project cooperation department. In that case, Zhulu Real Estate would be passive!"
Several people showed disappointed expressions again.
This time things are very passive. If Chu Huan's Jiaku does not cooperate with HSBC, but simply has HSBC set up a real estate project cooperation department, it will actually be more beneficial to everyone present, because even if they are
If you don’t cooperate with Zhulu Real Estate, you can also cooperate with HSBC.
The choice is theirs, and they can even take it all, but now that Jiaku cooperates with HSBC, the matter becomes different. They have no choice but to put their power of life and death in Chu Huan's hands.
in hand.
"Ah Huan, what do you think?" Zhao Shizeng couldn't help but asked Chu Huan.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "It's very simple, as it was in the past, so it will be in the future. Jiaku will not be involved in the operation of your company, but it doesn't sound very good!"
Seeing that no one was talking, Chu Huan said: "Everyone, after you go back, you should discuss this matter with your father and family. The general trend of cooperation will definitely not change. The only thing I can promise you is that,
Jiaku will definitely not try to manipulate you on this matter!"
This meeting did not last long, and everyone left the private room full of worries. Although this meeting was short, it had a huge impact on them.
Just when Chu Huan was about to leave, Zhao Shizeng came to Chu Huan's car, and Chu Huan asked Zhao Shizeng to get into his car.
"I remember Ah Huan, you have 10% shares in Zhuoneng Real Estate, right?" Zhao Shizeng asked Chu Huan after sitting in the car.
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Yes, when you founded Zhuoneng Real Estate, I bought 10% of the shares."
Zhao Shizeng said with a smile: "I hope you can increase your holdings by 5% of Zhuoneng Real Estate's shares!"
Chu Huan looked at Zhao Shizeng and asked, "So you have already made a decision on this matter?"
Zhao Shizeng nodded indifferently and said: "It has become a foregone conclusion, what else is there to consider? What's more, I founded Zhuoneng Real Estate myself, so I have a greater say than those of them!"
Chu Huan said: "You know I'm not telling you this to increase my shareholding in your company!"
"I know!" Zhao Shizeng nodded and said: "But now the situation has become clear. In order for HSBC to catch up with Jiaku in Xiangjiang, their real estate project cooperation department will definitely be established, and in order to continue to maintain
Jiaku has the advantage in Xiangjiang and will definitely become a shareholder. This is an irreversible thing. Although I don’t know what kind of agreement you and HSBC reached to bring the two of you together, I am sure.
The thing is, when we can't change something, we can only join it.
What's more, I am still willing to believe what you say, Ah Huan. Over the years, you have never made us suffer. To be honest, if I hadn't gotten along with you at the beginning, I might not have founded my own real estate company now.
So there is nothing to hesitate at this time.
Letting you increase your holdings in Zhuoneng Real Estate is just for business considerations. I hope that the relationship between us can be closer!"
Faced with Zhao Shizeng's frank conversation, Chu Huan said nothing. He just smiled and patted Zhao Shizeng on the shoulder, and then said: "Zhulu Real Estate will develop a residential land in Mong Kok in November this year. If Zhuoneng Real Estate
If you have any ideas, you can just contact He Bingguang directly when the time comes!"
Zhao Shizeng showed a smile, and his efforts were worth it. Zhuoneng Real Estate’s 5% stake was exchanged for the joint development rights of the land in Mong Kok. Although he did not know that Zhulu Real Estate was planning to develop the land in Mong Kok, it was certain.
, Chu Huan will definitely not treat him badly.
"I'm really curious, how much reserve land does Jiaku have now?"
Zhao Shizeng, who was in a good mood, couldn't help but ask Chu Huan.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Actually, I don't know either, but what is certain is that there are many!"
When a person doesn't know how much assets he has, he is actually considered truly wealthy, and now Chu Huan really doesn't know how much land reserves the entire Jiaku has.
Zhulu Real Estate and Hehe International-Wheelock can get a lot of the land put up for auction in Xiangjiang every year, but this is not the route with the most land reserves in Jiaku.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Jiaku’s land reserves are mostly due to transactions with real estate developers in Xiangjiang, as well as Jiaku’s expansion in Xiangjiang over the years.
A series of companies such as CMB, KMB, Hang Lung Properties, Huhua Properties, Hehe International, Wheelock, Cheung Industries, etc. have already given Jiaku a massive land reserve.
What’s even more terrifying is that Jiaku still hasn’t stopped their expansion route.
Previously, Chu Huan acquired Yongan Group for its insurance, banking, and department store businesses. However, it is undeniable that as a consortium that has grown together with Xiangjiang, the high-quality land they have reserved is even more immeasurable.
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Even after completing the acquisition of Yongan Group, even if Chu Huan did not acquire Jardine and Land, their land area in Central would actually have surpassed Land!
In addition, Jiaku has also been acquiring land exchange rights deeds in the New Territories, which also ensures that Jiaku will still be able to control the vast majority of land in Hong Kong in the future.
"Well, this is indeed not a good question!" Zhao Shizeng said with emotion.
Without further conversation, Zhao Shizeng left Chu Huan's car.
On the second day, as soon as Chu Huan arrived at the Chinese Bank, she received a call from Guo Desheng and others. Everyone said the same thing and they urgently needed to meet Chu Huan.
Finally, Chu Huan and everyone agreed to go to sea to discuss matters again.
Now Chu Huan's customized yacht has not been completed yet, so he can only continue to use his father-in-law's yacht.
A day later, Chu Huan, Guo Desheng and others went to sea again to discuss this matter.
"Ah Huan, we need a guarantee from you!"
Tsar Huo did not come, and Guo Desheng, as the eldest among them, was pushed forward as a representative to discuss the matter with Chu Huan.
Chu Huan sat on the deck and said: "Uncle Guo, if you tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely agree to it!"
Guo Desheng said: "That means that neither you nor HSBC can participate in the management of our personal company in the name of the Real Estate Project Investment Department and the Real Estate Project Cooperation Department!"
This is the guarantee Guo Desheng asked Chu Huan.
In fact, these people had already gathered together without Chu Huan yesterday, and the conclusion they came to in the end was actually very helpless.
Because they can't prevent this from happening, it's not that there is no way, it's that they can't!
"If you cannot agree to our conditions, then we will jointly negotiate with HSBC to ensure cooperation with them. In this way, I think the energy of our companies can still compete with Jiaku!"
This is the method Guo Desheng and others came up with!
But if you do this, it will be a formal declaration of war with Chu Huan.
But such a result is not acceptable to them. The ties between the two parties are too deep. Chu Huan's Chinese Real Estate is almost the second largest shareholder of their companies, and they also have overseas cooperation projects.
So as long as they have a choice, none of them want to be enemies with Chu Huan!
"This is natural!" Chu Huan said seriously: "Uncle Guo, whether you want to believe it or not, my decision this time is not aimed at you, but simply to prevent HSBC from chasing Jiaku.
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You have seen the development speed of the real estate industry in Xiangjiang. Whether we think about it or not, the real estate industry will definitely become one of the core industries in Xiangjiang in the future, even the most important industry.
Just like the shipping industry before it.
I also hope that everyone can develop better, but the premise is that HSBC cannot catch up with Jiaku!"
After hearing Chu Huan's affirmative reply, Guo Desheng and others showed a satisfied smile.
Having such a guarantee is enough.
Zheng Yutong spoke at this time: "Ah Huan, besides this matter, we have one more thing we want to discuss with you!"
"Uncle Zheng, you tell me!" Chu Huan nodded.
"Jiaku, HSBC, and us can basically be called the largest real estate alliance in Xiangjiang. As you said before, the market in Xiangjiang is not very big. If too many people come in,
If we forage for food, it will definitely affect our interests.
So we all think that Hong Kong may not need too many real estate companies!"
Zheng Yutong said with a smile.
Crisis, crisis, this matter has both dangers and opportunities for these real estate companies. Now that they have ensured that this matter will not put them in danger, then they will need more opportunities!
If there are only a few of them in the real estate industry in Xiangjiang, then this market will belong to them in the future. This is definitely a huge space for them!
Chu Huan did not expect that Zheng Yutong and others would have such a big appetite, but after thinking about it, if he were in their position, he would also have such thoughts!
After being silent, Chu Huan did not give an accurate answer. He just smiled and said: "Uncle Zheng, our Jiaku will not participate in this matter, but we can support you. But if a company with potential emerges, we should support you."
We will still support you, and of course our Jiaku will also consider your interests!"
Although the answer was uncertain, the meaning was clear. Chu Huan would not let Jiaku be the leader in this kind of thing, because it would affect the reputation too much.
But in this kind of thing, Jiaku will not be the leader in name, but he must be the leader in Lilan!