755, Hong Kong government has no choice but to surrender
"Shi Weixian, your Securities Regulatory Office can use Chinese Real Estate's illegal acquisition of Jardine Matheson and Land shares as an excuse to stop this acquisition!"
Han Yili's previous answer made the atmosphere at the scene a bit awkward, but soon, Xia Dingji thought of another way, that is, the Xiangjiang Securities Supervision Office would directly use administrative force to stop this transaction.
Although it had been called the Heung Kong Securities Regulatory Commission before, in fact, the official name of this department at this time was the Heung Kong Securities Supervision Office.
Shi Weixian, a mixed-Chinese-English man, is the head of the Securities Supervision Office.
Because of Xia Dingji's order, everyone in the room also turned their attention to Shi Weixian.
Shi Weixian faced everyone's gaze and said calmly: "Our Securities Regulatory Office can implement this order, but I hope that you, Sir Xia Dingji, can take responsibility for the subsequent issues!"
Xia Dingji looked at Shi Weixian, his nominal subordinate, with some dissatisfaction.
"If your Securities Regulatory Office suspends a transaction, what are the consequences?"
Shi Weixian said calmly: "Sir, you may not know that, stimulated by Chinese Real Estate's acquisition of Jardine and Land, before I came here, I just got the news that the Hang Seng Index rose 78 points at the opening, and this number is still rising.
In addition, all blue-chip stocks in Xiangjiang were also stimulated by this news, their stock prices began to soar, and market trading volume also surged.
If Chinese Land's acquisition of Jardine and Land is halted at this time, it will definitely trigger a series of chain reactions, and Sir, you will have to bear the consequences.
In addition, although this suspension is illegal, we cannot find any illegal provisions, which means that this is an illegal suspension.
Jiaku owns the TV station with the highest ratings in Xiangjiang and the newspaper with the highest single-issue sales, which means that the other party has great media power in Xiangjiang. If the other party makes a big fuss about this matter, then our prestige will be
will be impacted.
Secondly, if such an illegal suspension is publicized by Jiaku, then the plan we have been working hard to build a free and open financial market in Xiangjiang will fall short, and will also attract the attention of many funds. By then
Our Securities Regulatory Office cannot bear such consequences."
At this point, Shi Weixian still looked calm and said: "As long as Jazz can guarantee that you can solve these problems, we can call back now and announce the suspension of this transaction!"
Xia Dingji's face was gloomy. He only wanted a result and did not want to bear the consequences. He then looked at the director of the Hong Kong Film and Television Department: "Temporarily suspend the operation of TVB, "True News" and all companies under Black and White Media. Without the media, I
Let’s see what Chu Huan can do!”
Justin, the director of the Xiangjiang Film and Television Division, took over as the previous director after Chu Huan made several decisions on TV. He saw how his predecessor let Chu Huan continue to play, and now he is allowed to make the same mistake again.
, he means that he will not allow anything.
What's more, the Heung Kong Film and Television Division is under the control of the Chief Secretary, not the Financial Secretary.
So after receiving Xia Dingji's order, Justin immediately replied: "Sir, we need a legal and compliant reason for this matter. Sir, please give us this reason. Otherwise, we will have no way to explain it to the public.
In addition, there is one thing I need to remind Mr. Jazz. Although Black and White Media under Jiaku is the largest media company in Hong Kong, the business of Jiaku is also the largest in Hong Kong. In other words, nowadays, basically all newspapers and media in Xiangjiang are
They are advertising Jiaku.
At the same time, I don’t think I need to talk about the relationship between Shao Yifu and Chu Huan of Li TV. Sir, you also know it. If Shao Yifu’s Li TV also speaks for Jiaku, then do we also have to temporarily turn off Li TV?
Woolen cloth?"
Xia Dingji felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart as he looked at Justin who was talking eloquently.
Xia Dingji is very familiar with this feeling of powerlessness. Whenever he encounters something related to Chu Huan, he always has this feeling of powerlessness.
Once upon a time, the Hong Kong government's influence in Hong Kong was only affected by HSBC, Jardine Matheson, and the Jockey Club.
But nowadays, the situation in Hong Kong has undergone earth-shaking changes. In the past, some people always said that the people who informed Hong Kong were the Governor of Hong Kong, HSBC, Jardine Matheson, and the Jockey Club.
Nowadays, such statements rarely appear, because Jiaku has surpassed HSBC, Jardine Matheson, and Jockey Club, and even Jiaku has now begun to acquire Jardine.
Under such circumstances, it has become so difficult for them to deal with Chu Huan!
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HSBC Headquarters!
"The meeting with Xia Dingji is still going on?" Shen Bi asked Roy Bentley.
Roy Bentley nodded and said: "Yes, I haven't called back at this time. Obviously this meeting is still going on, but we don't actually need to know the result of their meeting, because the result has already been determined!
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Shen Bi said: "Is this why you didn't go to this meeting?"
As the head coach of HSBC, Roy Bentley was naturally invited. However, after receiving the call, Roy Bentley refused directly on the grounds that he had something to deal with.
Roy Bentley sat on the sofa, his eyes a little wandering, and said: "To be honest, I really hope that Chu Huan can lose this time, but I also know that the fundamental decision of this matter is not in Xiangjiang, but in Xiangjiang."
London, if Luo Bishi, Xia Dingji and others thought that convening a small Hong Kong government meeting in Xiangjiang could negate this matter, then they underestimated Chu Huan.
In fact, what they are dealing with this time is not just Chu Huan, but the entire Chinese businessmen in Xiangjiang. The Chinese businessmen have grown up in the past few years, and they are no longer the old days when they relied on us as compradors.
Over the years, the Chinese businessman has no connections in the Hong Kong government. As long as Jiaku can successfully acquire Jardine this time, then for these Chinese businessmen in Xiangjiang, it will actually be the best of times.
In addition, in the past two years, Chu Huan has continued to win over the Chinese businessmen in Xiangjiang and formed various consortiums to develop outside Xiangjiang. They have already become a community of interests.
At this time, they will definitely try their best to help Chu Huan.
Under such a force, any department in Xiangjiang must seriously consider it."
Shen Bi nodded with a somewhat gloomy look. He also saw this, so he didn't have any suggestions for Roy Bentley not attending the meeting.
"It seems that Xiangjiang actually has no power to suppress Chu Huan!"
Roy Bentley looked at Shen Bi and asked, "Are you talking about the relocation thing again?"
Shen Bi nodded and said: "After this battle, no matter whether Chu Huan wins or loses in the end, Jiaku's prestige in Xiangjiang will reach its peak, and we at HSBC will no longer be able to stop it!"
Roy Bentley did not directly answer Shen Bi's words this time, but said calmly: "No matter what, let's take a look first. Jiaku's influence has gone up, and HSBC's influence has not dropped too much. This The result is still acceptable. You have to know that no matter where we go, we are all immigrants to the local area. As long as Xiangjiang remains the same Xiangjiang, we will have advantages that Jiaku does not have!"
Shen Bi finally nodded helplessly.
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Swire Group Headquarters.
Shi Huaiya was sitting in his office, with this morning's "True Report" on his desk.
Regarding Chu Huan's intention to acquire Yihe and Land, Shi Huaiya had actually already made a judgment, but he was not sure about it at the time.
It's fine now, there's no need to think about anything anymore, things have been reported and everything has become a foregone conclusion.
"Chu Huan chartered a flight to go to London to solve problems there."
John Shi sat opposite Shi Huaiya and carefully analyzed the current situation. Shi Huaiya knew about Jiaku's charter flight with Cathay Pacific, but at the time he could not figure out why Jiaku chartered the flight.
Now, as Chinese Real Estate announced its acquisition of Jardine Matheson and Land, John Shi finally understood the purpose of the other party's chartered flight.
Shi Huaiya nodded and said: "That's right. The decisive factor in acquiring Jardine and Land is not in Xiangjiang, but in London. I just haven't been able to figure out where Chu Huan's confidence comes from, and he dares to fight with the Keswick family in London." Connections!”
Shi Yadi was also sitting in the office and said: "Actually, I think there is nothing difficult to understand about this matter. Chu Huan's Jiaku business has been involved in Europe many years ago. I believe he must have his own connections in Europe. This is also the reason why Jiaku’s development in Xiangjiang has not received much external interference for so many years.
I think it is precisely because of this that Chu Huan gained the confidence to have a good fight with the Keswick family in England!"
Shi Huaiya nodded, showed a look of relief, smiled and said to John Shi and Shi Yadi: "Very good, you two have grown up, and you both know that you have your own opinions. This is really good!"
John Shi asked with some confusion: "But there is one thing I still don't quite understand. Chu Huan's acquisition of Ou this time seems to me to be a bit overblown."
Shi Huaiya is very happy with the growth of John Shi and Shi Yadi. As for the battle for Jardine, Shi Huaiya actually doesn’t care too much, although he also understands that if Chinese Real Estate can successfully acquire Jardine and Land, many Chinese-funded consortiums in Xiangjiang will be disappointed.
Foreign-funded consortiums began to look covetously.
But their equity distribution in Swire is very reasonable. Most importantly, the Swire family's control over Swire is simply not comparable to the Keswick family's control over Jardine.
In Swire's view, Keswick is too trusting. It only holds 10% of Jardine Matheson's shares and dares to think that it is safe and sound.
It might have been possible before, but it really isn’t possible now!
"What don't you understand?"
John Shi said: "To acquire the shares of Jardine and Land at the same time, Chu Huan would need to use HK$8.1 billion in cash. However, if Chu Huan only acquires Jardine, the cash required would not even be HK$10 billion, etc.
If he controls Jardine Matheson, he will naturally control Land, so why spend nearly 20 billion more cash to acquire Land's shares at the same time?"
Jardine is the holding company of Land. As John Shi said, the acquisition of Jardine does not require the use of so much capital. But now Chu Huan has chosen to acquire both Jardine and Land at the same time. This is not just something John Shi cannot understand.
Many Xiangjiang businessmen can’t understand it either!
But Shi Huaiya is obviously not in this category.
"It's very simple. Chu Huan is using all means to prevent Henry Keswick from being his enemy." Shi Huaiya explained.
"If it were just to acquire Jardine, as you said, Chu Huan wouldn't even need to use 10 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash, but at the same time, it would also give Keswick hope that as long as he raises enough funds,
Can compete with Chu Huan for control of Yihe.
Jardine is the lifeblood of Keswick, and they will not give up easily. If that is the case, in the end, it is very likely that in the commercial field, the Keswick family will use funds to compete with Chu Huan for Jardine.
In that case, if Chu Huan wants to acquire Yihe, he can only increase the purchase price.
But it is different now. Chu Huan acquired Jardine and Land at the same time, involving nearly 30 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash. This is something Chu Huan announced to the outside world.
He has sufficient cash in his hands, and he is bound to win this acquisition. Between 10 billion Hong Kong dollars and 30 billion Hong Kong dollars, the shock brought by 10 billion Hong Kong dollars is naturally not as big as that of 30 billion Hong Kong dollars.
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More importantly, Chu Huan can use this acquisition to completely let him sit back and relax in the future.
The reason why Jardine and Land are concerned by Chu Huan is because both the Keswick family's holdings in Jardine and Jardine's holdings in Land are at a very dangerous level.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After Chu Huan completes the acquisition this time, these two consortiums will be firmly controlled by Chu Huan, and no one can covet these two groups anymore.
what.
It’s better to worry once and for all!”
After hearing Shi Huaiya's analysis, brothers Shi John and Shi Yadi truly understood what Chu Huan meant.
But after I understood it, I was shocked.
"Chu Huan's investment in the past two years has been quite large, but under such circumstances, Chu Huan can still raise nearly 30 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash. How terrifying is his cash pool?"
Shi Yadi couldn't help but ask.
Shi Huaiya shook his head and said, "I'm afraid only Chu Huan knows about this matter!"
Then, Shi Huaiya smiled freely and said: "Okay, it's impossible for us to know this kind of thing. Since it's impossible to know, don't guess. You go and do your work. I have to make a call to Chu Huan!"
Shi John and Shi Yadi were stunned. They didn't understand why their father called Chu Huan at this time.
Shi Huaiya said with a smile: "History tells us that long-term winners have a high probability of winning when faced with anything. Although we cannot provide help in times of need, we can always add icing on the cake. This time I think Chu
Huan will still win, so some things should come to an end!"
After speaking, Shi Huaiya said nothing more to the two brothers. After the two of them left, Shi Huaiya dialed the number of Chu Huan's office.
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On the top floor of the Chinese Bank, in Chu Huan's office.
Xu Yi said with some doubts at this time: "It's strange that in the meeting held by Luo Bishi and Xia Dingji, not only did our people refute a series of Xia Dingji's orders, Luo Bishi, as the initiator, did not issue any orders during the whole process
, there are many people who are not us but are also speaking out for us, what is going on?"
The meeting at Luo Bishi's residence has ended, and the result is that it has no effect.
Xia Dingji's series of unruly orders were all refuted, which made Xia Dingji's face tarnished and even got angry on the spot, but it still didn't change anything.
After the meeting, someone also told Xu Yi about the situation at the scene.
Chu Huan had no doubts about this and said with a smile: "Those who spoke out for us should all be related to the chartering kings. Remember this matter. After this acquisition is over, we will
Thank them very much!”
Although Bao Yugang and others have not yet spoken to Chu Huan on the phone, Chu Huan had already guessed their behavior after listening to Xu Yi's report.
"As for Luo Bishi? It can only be said that this person has understood the matter clearly. This matter is not something that Xiangjiang can decide. Nothing he says or doesn't say can change the result. Instead of this, he
It's better not to say anything and preserve your prestige."
Xu Yi suddenly realized, "So that's it!"
At this time, the phone on Chu Huan's desk rang, and it was Shi Huaiya calling.
When he learned that Shi Huaiya was coming in person, Chu Huan naturally had no objection and said with a smile: "We are always waiting for you!"
After hanging up the phone, Chu Huan said to Xu Yi again: "Shi Huaiya from Swire will be here soon. Please ask our people to keep an eye on Keswick. I think Keswick should have understood this by now."
The matter cannot be solved by Xiangjiang, so he will definitely return to London and seek higher-level administrative power to deny this transaction. Therefore, as soon as he gets on the plane, he will immediately tell Ma Jizu about the matter and let him
Someone in London is eyeing Keswick, and I want to know who he's seen!"
Xu Yi nodded and said: "Understood!"
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Shi Huaiya came to Chu Huan's office.
"Director Chu, you are really a blockbuster! When I came here, I went to the acquisition point of Fengwu Securities to take a look, and there was already a long queue."
Shi Huaiya said with a smile.
Chu Huan said politely: "Mr. Taipan is ridiculous. I just took advantage of an unexpected situation. I believe there will be a counterattack from Keswick!"
Schweizer sat on the sofa and said a classic line: "But there is not much time left for Keswick!"
As long as there is no intervention in the form of documents, Chinese Real Estate will continue to acquire the shares of Jardine and Land. According to Chu Huan's price, it may not take two days to acquire the shares of these two consortiums.
control, and by that time, it will be even more difficult to issue administrative documents!
Chu Huan really wanted to ask, have you ever watched the national football matches in later generations?
"Haha, Mr. Taipan is so funny, but Mr. Taipan, are you here to plead for Henry Keswick?"
Shi Huaiya also smiled and shook his head: "Director Chu, why do you have to make such a joke at this time? I don't believe that Director Chu, you don't know why I am here!"
Chu Huan no longer played riddles with Shi Huaiya, but smiled and said, "Mr. Taipan is here to get rich, right?"
Hopewell was an investment company jointly established by HSBC and four major British consortiums: Jardine Matheson, Swire Pacific, Hopewell International, Wheelock and Heung Kong, and Li Jiacheng, in order to compete with Chu Huan for the shares of Qingzhou Yingni.
The assets of Hopeful actually include 50% of Land's shares.
Chu Huan acquired Hehe International-Wheelock, and then bought the shares of Hefu from Li Jiacheng. However, even so, Jardine Matheson and Swire are still the major shareholders in Hefu, and they jointly hold Hefu.
86% of the shares.
Now that Shi Huaiya came to Chu Huan in person, he actually wanted to play this trump card. This was also the reason why Shi Huaiya could safely lend money to Keswick before.
At that time, Shi Huaiya had already guessed that Chu Huan was likely to take action against Land, and Hefu Land's 10% stake was his best trump card.
If Shi Huaiya chooses to stand with Chu Huan, then Chu Huan can successfully get % of the shares, and on the contrary, Keswick will have more shares of Land.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Now Shihuaya has obviously made a decision.
"I originally thought that Mr. Taipan would wait and see the quotation from Keswick, but I didn't expect that he was so happy!"
Chu Huan smiled.
Being able to obtain this % of Land's shares is naturally something Chu Huan values very much. After all, Chu Huan originally bought Hefu's shares from Li Jiacheng for this purpose.
Shi Huaiya sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and waved his hands slightly: "There is nothing to consider anymore. Director Chu, if you choose to take action at this time, I believe you must be fully prepared. Since this is the case,
What am I waiting for?"
Chu Huan stood up, and Shi Huaiya stood up as well.
After extending his hand, Chu Huan smiled and said to Shi Huaiya: "Mr. Taipan, thank you this time!"
Shi Huaiya smiled and said: "Director Chu is too polite, but there is one thing. I really hope that you, Director Chu, can support our Taikoo!"
Chu Huanxiao asked: "What is Mr. Taipan talking about?"
Shi Huaiya said: "We at Swire Group are very optimistic about the development of Yunhai Group, so we also very much hope to reach a strategic cooperation relationship with Yunhai Group. I hope Director Chu can agree to this!"
As one of the four major British-funded consortiums in Hong Kong, many people know that Cathay Pacific Airways, a subsidiary of the Swire Group, has a near-monopoly on Hong Kong's aviation industry, and they also know that Taikoo Shing, a subsidiary of the Swire Group, has actually ignored it.
Another important asset.
That is, the Swire Group is the general agent of Coca-Cola in the Asia-Pacific region. It can be said that Coca-Cola’s sales in Asia are entirely dependent on the Swire Group.
Nowadays, even if Chinese Real Estate has not completed the acquisition of Jardine Matheson, Yunhai Group is still the largest retailer in Xiangjiang. More importantly, Yunhai Group is not only the largest retailer in Xiangjiang, but also the largest retailer in Asia.
Logistics company, warehousing company.
This is really important to the Swire Group.
So at this time, Shi Huaiya proposed to reach a strategic partnership with Yunhai Group.
Chu Huan simply pondered this and agreed to Shi Huaiya's request for cooperation, but at the same time he also put forward his own opinions.
"There is no problem in reaching a strategic partnership, but in the contract between the two parties, there can be no exclusivity requirements. Yunhai Group can use more resources to promote Coca-Cola, but at the same time, in the future, if Coke companies with better conditions seek to settle in
, we can also give the other party better conditions, and of course the reward given by the other party will definitely be higher than Taikoo!"
Chu Huan made this request actually because in Chu Huan's view, Jianlibao and black tea cannot simply meet the needs of Yunhai Group. In other words, in the future, Yunhai Group will definitely develop its own cola.
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In the carbonated beverage market, Coke has always been the king!
However, Shi Huaiya at this time did not guess what Chu Huan was thinking. He was not omnipotent, nor was he a tapeworm in Chu Huan's belly. At this time, Shi Huaiya just thought that Chu Huan wanted to give Yunhai Group more say.
So he didn't think much about Chu Huan's request.
After all, this is a very common request.
"No problem, then Director Chu, I wish both of us a happy cooperation!" This time it was Shi Huaiya who took the initiative to shake hands with Chu Huan!
"Happy cooperation!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
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Just as Chu Huan and Shi Huaiya completed the transaction, Henry Keswick was also making arrangements for his decision.
"It is difficult for Xiangjiang to give resistance to Chu Huan's acquisition of Yihe and Land. The British side must have a say in this matter, so I have already booked a flight to England. You will be paying attention here at Xiangjiang.
I will call you as soon as possible after I return to England regarding the development of this matter!"
After Henry Keswick had just experienced the meeting at Luo Bishi, he also understood that it was impossible to prevent Chu Huan from acquiring Yihe in Xiangjiang!
Niubijian said worriedly: "Mr. Keswick, I have just sent people to check the acquisition points of Fengwu Securities in various areas of Xiangjiang. There are long queues at each acquisition point to prevent Chinese Real Estate from acquiring Jardine.
Land matters must be done quickly. If we wait for Chinese Real Estate to complete the acquisition of Jardine and Land, it will be even more difficult to get the British side to issue orders!"
Henry Keswick nodded and said: "I know, I will do this as soon as possible."
Having said this, Henry Keswick paused and said to Newbijian: "After I leave, you must contact Swire Swire immediately. The most important thing now is to keep our shares in these two groups as much as possible."
, there is still 10% of Hefu Land shares, we must not lose it!"
Niubijian nodded and said: "Shwaiya was willing to lend us money before, which shows that the other party is more optimistic about us. I think it won't be too difficult to get him to side with us!"
Henry Keswick nodded with satisfaction. Now he just wants to return to London as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late!