Even though the Wharf acquisition war is not over yet, everyone knows that Land will lose completely this time, and they have lost one of their wings.
And the sensation caused by such a result in Xiangjiang is self-evident!
Just as many people thought before this matter was released, the Wharf acquisition war is actually a battle between Chinese-funded consortiums and foreign-funded consortiums in Hong Kong.
If the Bao family can successfully acquire Wharf, the big mountain called the British-funded consortium that is weighing on the heads of Chinese merchants in Hong Kong will be completely gone.
The more important significance is that this time it is not only a contest between Bao and Land, but also a contest between Jiaku and HSBC.
Although Jiaku and HSBC did not end directly in this war, everyone knows that HSBC is behind Land and Jiaku is behind Bao.
Such a result has also plunged the business community in Xiangjiang into a state of sorrow and joy.
Those Chinese-funded consortiums that were eyeing foreign-funded enterprises in Xiangjiang were like hungry wolves, starting to look for their prey.
But those foreign-funded consortiums in Xiangjiang began to become frightened at this time.
In the past, they never thought that one day they would become prey. You must know that in the past, they always appeared as hunters.
The change of identities made them feel at a loss.
"What's going on at Henry Keswick?" Chu Huan asked Xu Yi while sitting on his sofa.
Xu Yi shook his head and said, "No, since Bao Yugang announced the increase in the purchase price of Wharf, there has been no response from Henry Keswick. In addition, we can see the acquisition of additional buildings in Xiangjiang by Duoli and Yifu.
The points have been removed one after another, and judging from the current situation, they have given up!"
Chu Huan nodded and said with a smile, "Giving up is the wisest choice. After all, if you buy Wharf stocks at this time, you will make yourself uncomfortable!"
Xu Yi nodded, and then said, "By the way, boss, I have notified the various acquisition points of Fengwu Securities to prevent Land and Land from selling their Wharf stocks at this time!"
If you want to minimize your losses, you can only sell your Wharf shares at this time.
Although Land also acquired a lot of Wharf stocks during this day, but including the Wharf stocks previously held by Land, the average purchase price was certainly less than HK$107 per share. Therefore, if they were to purchase Wharf shares at this time,
If they sell their shares to the Bao family, although they will lose control of Wharf, they will gain a large amount of cash.
From a financial perspective, they made a profit at this time!
In fact, this is what they did in another time and space. At that time, Land did not have the support of HSBC. After seeing Bao Yugang's determination to acquire Wharf, they finally decided to avoid its sharpness and pass their Wharf shares through the bank.
In the name of agents and brokers, a team of 50 people was organized. On the first day after Bao Yugang announced the acquisition of Wharf stocks, he sold his Wharf stocks to Bao Yugang.
This also enabled Land to earn non-recurring profits of HK$72.1 billion!
But this time, if Land wants to do this, it will definitely not succeed. First of all, through this day's acquisition, Bao Yugang has already obtained a lot of Wharf stocks, plus the shares Li Jiacheng sold to Bao.
Wharf stocks.
The most important thing is that this time it was Fengwu Securities that helped Bao acquire Wharf shares, and it was not HSBC's profits.
In another time and space, it was HSBC who helped Bao acquire Wharf. At the same time, HSBC was a shareholder of Jardine Matheson at that time. Although they helped Bao Yugang obtain the controlling stake of Wharf, they could not let Jardine Matheson.
Land's parent company suffered too many losses, so in the end they turned a blind eye to Land's selling of Wharf shares. Anyway, they all made money!
But this time, Fengwu Securities will definitely not do that!
Although this will allow them to lengthen the acquisition timeline due to review reasons, it ensures that Land can better avoid being able to obtain huge amounts of cash by selling Wharf shares in a short period of time.
Chu Huan nodded and said with a smile, "Very good, now everything is waiting for our announcement tomorrow!"
The Wharf acquisition war is not over yet, but Chu Huan’s acquisition of Jardine and Land has already been arranged!
What we have to do now is to catch the opponent off guard!
Xu Yi smiled and said, "I believe that the whole of Xiangjiang will be shocked by the explosive news tomorrow!"
Chu Huan also nodded at this, "It's time for a change in the business community in Xiangjiang!"
After handling some company affairs, Chu Huan left the company and went straight to the headquarters of Global Shipping in Prince's Building.
But this time, it was Bao Yugang who came to the hall in person to greet Chu Huan.
"Ah Huan, you really scared me this time!"
After meeting Chu Huan, Bao Yugang immediately laughed and preached.
Chu Huan also smiled and said, "Uncle Bao, didn't I come here personally to let you vent your anger?"
Bao Yugang held Chu Huan's shoulders affectionately and said with a smile, "Ah Huan, if you say that, you are slapping me in the face!"
The two entered the elevator chatting and laughing, and then came to Bao Yugang's office.
Bao Yugang took two glasses of red wine from Wu Guangzheng's hands, handed one to Chu Huan, and said seriously, "Ah Huan, I want to apologize to you for this glass. To be honest, during your time at sea,
I have doubted you, but after this glass of wine, you can’t hold grudges against me for this matter!”
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Uncle Bao, what you said is a little out of touch. It's human nature for you to think that way. To be honest, if I were in your position, Uncle Bao, I would also think so. After all, the impact of this matter is real."
It’s too big!”
Bao Yugang drank the wine in his glass without hesitation, and then Wu Guangzheng poured it for Bao Yugang, and then poured it for Chu Huan who also drank the wine in the glass.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "This second glass of wine is a sincere thank you. Without your help this time, Ah Huan, I would not have been able to win the Wharf. I was already in Fengwu just now
Where did the securities get the news? Now we have acquired more than 45% of Wharf's shares. I believe it won't take tomorrow morning to get the controlling stake of Wharf!"
After finishing speaking, Bao Yugang drank down his glass of wine again.
Seeing this, Chu Huan had no choice but to continue to accompany him.
When it came to the third glass of wine, Bao Yugang looked at Chu Huan seriously and curiously, and asked, "Ah Huan, this third glass of wine is just for you to explain to me, what is the reason for this?
Did you suddenly disappear in Xiangjiang?"
Chu Huan held the wine glass and said with a smile, "It's actually very simple. When Henry Keswick met me yesterday, he told me one thing, that is, he already knew that our Jiaku transferred 1 billion Hong Kong dollars to Hong Leong International.
cash!"
Bao Yugang's expression suddenly changed, and the smile on his face disappeared. Chu Huan's words had already made Bao Yugang understand that there was a mole beside him!
Such a discovery instantly reduced Bao Yugang's inner joy. Except for his two sons-in-law, those who knew about this matter were basically Bao Yugang's confidants. But among these people
Among them, someone actually betrayed himself?
Bao Yugang looked at Wu Guangzheng.
At this time, Wu Guangzheng also understood the meaning of Chu Huan's words, nodded and said, "I will find this person!"
Putting away his anger, Bao Yugang smiled again and said to Chu Huan, "Ah Huan, I'm going to hold a dance party in two days. You must attend then!"
Chu Huan smiled and nodded, "That's for sure. I will definitely participate when the time comes!"
Chu Huan did not tell Bao Yugang that he was leaving Xiangjiang the day after tomorrow. Although Bao Yugang definitely believed in the two sons-in-law Wu Guangzheng and Su Haiwen who were present, it did not mean that Chu Huan needed to believe them.
Tomorrow, Chinese Real Estate will officially announce the acquisition of Jardine Matheson and Land, and he will also go to London the day after tomorrow to resolve the non-commercial factors of this acquisition. Although his schedule cannot be hidden from Henry Keswick for long, but
It’s only a day that can be hidden!
Although in another time and space, these two people did not do anything sorry for Bao Yugang, it is still better to be careful in everything.
As for whose dinner party I will attend then, I don’t know!
After the two talked for a while, Chu Huan got up and left the Prince's Building, returning directly to No. 12 Mount Galley Road.
"What happened this time is a bit strange. For such an important group as Wharf, the Hong Kong government didn't come forward?"
When Cao Yunshang saw Chu Huan coming back, he smiled and talked with him.
Chu Huan sat on the sofa in the living room and said with a smile, "You underestimate the influence of the Charter King. Although he is also a Chinese businessman, the Charter King is good friends with dignitaries from all over the world. In addition, the former World Shipping King
The king's status and a Wharf are not enough for the Hong Kong government to come forward to do anything. This will only make them more embarrassed.
And now Hong Kong has been working hard to build itself into one of the world's financial centers. Since it is a financial center, the business environment needs absolute freedom, so a Wharf will not let the Hong Kong government slap itself in the face!"
Cao Yunshang nodded slightly, sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, and said with a smile, "It would be great if the acquisition of Land and Jardine could go as smoothly!"
Although this is said, both Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang understand that this kind of thing is impossible. The influence of Land and Land and Yihe is simply not comparable to that of Wharf, and the reputation of the British side is also limited.
When it comes to Land and Yihe, it is very likely that they will not care about their own face.
"By the way, where's Ah Feng?"
Only then did Chu Huan notice that he had not seen Chu Shifeng since he came back.
Cao Yunshang smiled and said, "Grandma came here this afternoon and brought A Feng back to her place."
The elderly are not only close to each other in the next generation, but also closer to each other in the next generation.
Now Chu Shifeng is basically Mrs. Wu's heartthrob. She comes over every day to see him, and occasionally he takes her back to her for a night of love.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "So, tonight we can be alone together?"
Cao Yunshang boldly sat on Chu Huan's lap and said with a smile, "Then how do you want to live in this two-person world?"
How do Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang live in the world of two people?
Candlelight dinner, private cinema, private spa, and then some indescribable things.
Chu Huan and Bao Yugang were happy for the upcoming victory, but Henry Keswick was not in a happy mood.
"Most of the brokers we sent to Fengwu Securities to sell Wharf stocks failed to pass the transaction!"
Newbijian's face was full of defeat at this time.
After Henry Keswick and the three left Prince's Building, they said they wanted to find a way to solve the crisis they faced this time, but in fact they did not find any way.
Henry Keswick found all the connections he could find, but there was no way to provide him with the funds he needed in a short period of time. In addition, Henry Keswick also went to meet with the Governor of Hong Kong, MacLehose in person!
But the answer was the same as what Chu Huan analyzed. A Wharf is not enough for the Hong Kong government to make decisions that violate market rules.
After being hit one after another, Henry Keswick also understood one thing, that is, there was no chance of him keeping Wharf.
Henry Keswick is worthy of being a ruthless man with long experience in shopping malls. After understanding his situation at this time, he immediately decided to cut off his arm. Since he couldn't save it, he didn't save it. He first contacted Duoli and Yifu and asked them to remove the spread.
At the acquisition points in various places in Hong Kong, they then ordered Niubijian to immediately arrange for people to sell as many Wharf stocks in their hands to Bao Yugang as possible in the name of bank agents and brokers.
It was also the cancellation of the acquisition points of Duoli and Yifu that made Xiangjiang Volkswagen certain one thing, that is, Hongkong Land was ready to abandon Wharf.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! It’s just that God did not fulfill his wish.
Fengwu Securities was well prepared, and although some people were still missed, overall they did not sell many Wharf stocks.
It is precisely because of this that Real Estate may face serious losses this time.
"Chu Huan!"
Henry Keswick preached through gritted teeth.
Compared to Bao Yugang, Henry Keswick was even more angry with Chu Huan at this time. If Chu Huan hadn't jumped repeatedly in this matter, it would have been impossible for them to lose to Wharf.
After all, he is greedy and anxious!
Originally, according to Henry Keswick's idea, he and Bao Yugang were in a stalemate for three days at the same price. By Thursday, when his funds were in place, it was time for a showdown with Bao Yugang.
The result was that because he thought Chu Huan would be attracted to Wellcome and 7-11, coupled with Chu Huan's move to leave Xiangjiang, Henry Keswick thought that he had a chance to win, and finally Michael Keswick brought him in advance.
A sum of cash gave Henry Keswick even more confidence, but the result was that the ship capsized in the gutter and lost the influential Wharf Group!
"Mr. Keswick, the most important thing for us now is to collect as much funds as possible to reduce the losses in the Wharf battle. In addition, we must also try to raise more funds!"
Newbigan was preaching to Henry Keswick seriously at this time.
Michael Keswick on the side said puzzledly, "Now we should try to sell Wharf shares as much as possible, but why should we raise more funds?"
Henry Keswick's appreciation for Michael Keswick only lasted for one night and one morning. At this time, seeing that Michael Keswick was still so stupid, the appreciation in his heart was long gone.
The failure of Wharf can be said to have drained away all the cash flow of Land and Jardine. Now that Bao is about to complete the acquisition of Wharf, it must have given more Chinese-funded consortiums ideas that they should not have.
Before that, they had already felt that their control over Jardine and Land was insufficient. If all their thoughts at that time were not focused on competing with the Bao family for Wharf, what they were doing at this time was to increase their holdings of Jardine.
and Land shares.
Henry Keswick ignored Michael Keswick and instead told Newbickian: "Immediately stop all acquisitions of Wharf stocks tomorrow morning and use all our cash to increase our holdings of Jardine Matheson and Land shares.
Also help me contact Bao Yugang, I want to see Bao Yugang now!"
In the afternoon, when Henry Keswick went to see Bao Yugang, he happened to catch up with Bao Yugang's press conference. As a result, Henry Keswick, who was angry at the time, left the scene directly, but now the situation is stronger than others.
In the entire Xiangjiang, Bao Yugang is the only one who can still acquire Wharf stocks at this time.
Although Bao Yugang must have acquired a lot of Wharf stocks, according to the analysis of Henry Keswick and others, Bao Yugang must not have acquired enough shares. This was their breakthrough.
Since Wharf stocks cannot be sold at Fengwu Securities, the only option is to sell them at Bao Yugang. Although the price will definitely be suppressed by Bao Yugang, it is better than waiting for the Wharf acquisition war.
After it ended, Wharf's stock price fell by half, resulting in huge losses.
Niubijian nodded and immediately contacted Bao Yugang by phone.
When Bao Yugang learned that Henry Keswick wanted to see him, he had already guessed why he came to see him. Bao Yugang had no reason to refuse such a fat sheep.
However, after Bao Yugang thought for a while, he still called Chu Huan and told Chu Huan that Henry Keswick was coming to see him.
In Bao Yugang's mind, he always felt that Chu Huan's sudden departure from Xiangjiang was not just to confuse Henry Keswick.
At this time, Chu Huan was watching a movie with Cao Yunshang in the private theater at No. 12 Mount Galley Road. After receiving a call from Bao Yugang, Chu Huan also knew what Bao Yugang meant. In fact, he wanted to ask himself about this matter.
view of things.
"This is a good thing. If we can acquire Wharf's shares from Land at this time, it will definitely be much cheaper than buying them outside!"
Bao Yugang, who was holding the phone, was stunned for a moment. He thought Chu Huan was trying to persuade him to give up on this matter, but Chu Huan actually agreed so happily?
Could it be that what I thought was wrong?
But no matter how you put it, since Chu Huan has no objections, Bao Yugang will naturally not think too much. After all, as Chu Huan said, acquiring Wharf shares from Henry Keswick will definitely
It is much cheaper than buying stocks from outside.
After Chu Huan hung up the phone, Cao Yunshang asked worriedly, "Wouldn't this allow Henry Keswick to raise more funds?"
Chu Huan sat on the sofa and said with a smile, "Bao Yugang hasn't found out who the spy on his side is. If it is really one of Bao Yugang's two sons-in-law, what if we now
If Bao Yu just rejected Henry Keswick's suggestion, then based on Henry Keswick's ability, he would immediately think that we would take action against Jardine and Land, which would not be good.
Moreover, Hong Leong International has now acquired more than 45% of Wharf's shares. At the current price, Bao Yugang will definitely not acquire more than 501% of Wharf's shares. This price is too high, so even if
Even if Henry Keswick sells his Wharf shares, he won't be able to sell much, so naturally he won't be able to raise much money.
Comparing the two, I still hope that Henry Keswick's side will know the news that we are going to take action against Jardine and Land!"
Cao Yunshang analyzed, "But when the "True News" is announced tomorrow morning, there will only be one night. Is this necessary?"
Chu Huan laughed and said, "It's worth doing this in one night!"
Time is one of the most important factors in whether Chinese Real Estate can win over Jardine Matheson and Land this time.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Cao Yunshang thought for a moment and nodded.
On the other side, Henry Keswick came to the Xiangjiang Club, and after a while Bao Yugang also came here. Without any greetings between the two parties, Henry Keswick directly proposed to the charter king about selling his Wharf stocks.
"90 Hong Kong dollars per share is impossible!" After hearing Henry Keswick's offer, Bao Yugang directly rejected the other party's offer and said, "Wharf stock, the price of 50 Hong Kong dollars per share, this is what we can do
Show the utmost sincerity, otherwise, there will be nothing to talk about!"
At this time, Bao Yugang took the initiative, and naturally he spoke forcefully, just like bargaining for clothes at the market, he was not satisfied with cutting them in half!
Henry Keswick's hand holding the coffee broke out with veins, but he still smiled and said, "Sheng Bao, you know this price is impossible. The current purchase price of Wharf is HK$110. You directly cut off more than half of the price."
, it is impossible for us Land to accept it!”
Bao Yugang nodded and said with a smile, "Since Mr. Keswick disagrees, then I have nothing to say!"
After saying that, Bao Yugang stood up and was about to leave. When Henry Keswick saw this, he naturally couldn't let Bao Yugang leave and hurriedly called Bao Yugang to stop him.
"Sheng Bao, most of the funds you used to acquire Wharf stocks were borrowed, and this money has to be paid with interest. If you can acquire the Wharf stocks in our hands, the pressure on you will also be reduced."
It will be smaller!”
Bao Yugang smiled and said, "That is our own business, and now Hong Leong International has acquired more than 45% of Wharf's shares. Even if it is still purchased at a price of HK$110 per share, it is actually not enough."
You can’t spend much money anymore, but on the land side, you have acquired so many Wharf stocks before, if you can’t sell them in time
When Hong Leong International completes its acquisition of Wharf, I don’t think I need to tell you how far Wharf’s stock price will drop. By then, let alone HK$50 per share, it will be HK$40 per share. You guys
It can’t be sold, and then the funds will be firmly trapped, and it seems that Mr. Keswick will be the one who suffers the most, right?”
Henry Keswick's brows twitched. He really hated this feeling.
When had the Keswick family suffered such humiliation in Xiangjiang?
"80 Hong Kong dollars per share is the final price we can get for Land. If you don't agree, Mr. Bao, then we will have to continue to compete with Wharf in the future!"
If Wharf's shares cannot be sold, Land is the second largest shareholder of Wharf and still has its own voting rights on the board of directors.
But this is obviously no longer important to Bao Yugang.
"Mr. Keswick, I believe that it won't take tomorrow morning for Hong Leong International to get the controlling interest in Wharf that it wants. By then, even though Land is the second largest shareholder of Wharf, it will still be voting.
We don’t have as much power as we do.
So the things you mentioned do not pose any threat to us at all.
More importantly, although the funds we used to acquire Wharf stocks were borrowed, we are not in a hurry to repay the funds. On the contrary, Mr. Keswick, do you need to repay the funds in the short term?
Then it depends on what your creditors think?"
Having said this, Bao Yugang looked at Henry Keswick, who was on the verge of breaking out, and said with a smile, "60 Hong Kong dollars per share, this is really our last offer. If you agree, Mr. Keswick, we will do it now."
You can sign a contract, but if you don't agree, then we can only go our separate ways!"
Huhuhu
Henry Keswick was breathing heavily, but all his anger was useless. Although the loss was certain this time, a small loss would be a small loss!
In the end, Henry Keswick reluctantly agreed to the transaction price of Bao Yugang!
"Bao Sheng, you don't have to be so happy. Even if you get the Wharf, you still have to develop under the big tree of Jiaku in Xiangjiang. You should know that no towering tree can grow under the big tree!
"
In the end, Henry Keswick didn’t forget to give Chu Huan eye drops!
In response to this, Bao Yugang smiled and said, "Mr. Keswick shouldn't worry about this. In fact, we Chinese businessmen in Xiangjiang now all have a consensus, that is, Jiaku is not a towering tree.
But under the scorching sun in the sky, no towering trees can grow under the big trees, but under the scorching sun, many towering trees can grow!"
Henry Keswick snorted and turned to leave.
The next day!
At this time, people in Xiangjiang did not know that the Wharf acquisition war was actually over. Everyone wanted to know through the newspapers what was the status of the Wharf shares acquired by Bao.
So people who sell newspapers today hope to see the news about the Wharf acquisition war on the front page of the newspaper.
And based on the influence of the Wharf acquisition war, he will definitely become the front page headline of all newspapers in Hong Kong today!
As a result, when someone bought today's newspaper and opened it to read, everyone was stunned.
It can be seen that all the people holding and reading newspapers on the entire street maintain the same posture.
He stood there blankly, staring closely at the contents of the newspaper, his eyes revealing surprise, confusion, and crazy disbelief!