The richest man

Chapter 147 The Eve of Receiving the Company
Zhang Jun acquired 36.5% of the shares of Hutchison Whampoa from HSBC, plus the +6.2% he quietly acquired, a total of 42.7% of the shares, basically able to control Hutchison Whampoa.

The original controlling family of Hutchison Whampoa Company - the British Qi Dezun family only holds 22% of the shares.

You know, before this, the pillars of Hong Kong's economy were the four foreign firms: Jardine Matheson, Hutchison Whampoa, Wheelock, and Swire Group.

Hutchison Whampoa's business strategy was too aggressive, aggressively acquiring other companies and land. Unfortunately, when the Hong Kong economic crisis broke out, Hutchison Whampoa immediately fell into business difficulties.

Hutchison Whampoa operates diversified businesses, including container terminal operators, retail chain groups, real estate development and infrastructure business, etc. Its subsidiaries include Whampoa Dockyard, Hutchison Whampoa Port, Watsons Group, ParknShop Supermarket, etc...

Although Zhang Jun has already controlled Hutchison Whampoa at this time, he will continue to increase his shareholding to 49.9% before he can be guaranteed.

However, at present, the management rights of Hutchison Whampoa have been obtained first.

"Zhang Sheng, congratulations, you are the first Chinese in Hong Kong to acquire the four major foreign companies in Hong Kong!"

After signing the share transfer agreement, Shen Bi congratulated Zhang Jun immediately.

In the perception of Hong Kong people, the Big Four are almost giants, and Chinese companies cannot match, let alone acquire this company.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jun did it!
Fortunately, this news has not been spread yet, otherwise, the whole of Hong Kong will be a sensation!

Zhang Jun was very excited at the moment, with the corners of his mouth raised, and with a slight smile, he said, "Thank you Taipan Shen for your help, otherwise, I would not have been able to win Hutchison Whampoa! From now on, HSBC will be my closest partner. It is a pleasure to cooperate with this company!"

With the help of HSBC this time, it not only won the long-awaited Hutchison Whampoa shares, but also suppressed Standard Chartered Bank, killing two birds with one stone.

Zhang Jun was very satisfied.

Shen Bi laughed and said, "Haha, of course, we will definitely have a great cooperation!"

At the moment, Zhang Jun talked a lot with Shen Bi again, and reached an agreement on cooperation, including continuing to borrow money.That's right, Zhang Jun continued to borrow 10 billion Hong Kong dollars from HSBC.

All these funds are going to be used to renovate several old shipyards and old warehouses under the name of Hutchison Whampoa to build commercial buildings, hotels, apartment buildings, etc...

Hutchison Whampoa owns a lot of land in Hong Kong, a lot of land. Zhang Jun has been coveting it for a long time, but unfortunately it is very difficult to buy, especially a piece of land in the Central area of ​​Hong Kong. After Li Jiacheng took Hutchison Whampoa, he established the Yangtze River Center , and Zhang Jun plans to build a group headquarters building here!

Near noon, Zhang Juncai left from HSBC.

The acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa is such a big deal, it is natural to announce it to the public.

Zhang Jun discussed with Shen Bi and decided to hold a press conference at night.

"The acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa is not enough. We must minimize the influence of the British Qi Dezun family. First, replace the shareholder chairman and general manager, and take control of the company's management as soon as possible!"

"I've already chosen the candidate for the general manager, and it's Ma Shimin!"

After lunch, Zhang Jun came to China Land Company.

Ma Shimin happened to be in the office.

"Boss, hello, what's the matter?" Ma Shimin asked suspiciously.

Zhang Junduan sat on the chair and said with a smile: "Ma Shimin, you have done a good job, I want to give you more burden!"

Ma Shimin was taken aback.

Zhang Jun didn't hold back anymore, and said straight to the point: "Hutchison Whampoa, one of the four major foreign firms in Hong Kong, has been acquired by me. I want you to take charge of the overall situation there and serve as the general manager!!"

Ma Shimin was stunned when he heard this.

Hutchison Whampoa is one of the four major foreign firms in Hong Kong. Such an awesome British-funded company was actually bought by the boss.

Judging by the tone of his speech just now, how could he say so lightly? !

Ma Shimin didn't recover for a long time.

"How is it? Are you confident in developing Hutchison Whampoa?" Zhang Jun asked again.

Hearing this, Ma Shimin immediately reacted and nodded quickly: "No problem, I can make Hutchison Whampoa turn around its profit and loss!!"

Ma Shimin had worked in Jardine Matheson, one of the four major foreign firms, for more than ten years. He knew the development of each major foreign firm and knew why these enterprises lost money.Therefore, he is still full of confidence.

"Well, I believe you! Wait a minute, you and I will go to Hutchison Whampoa, notify the management of Hutchison Whampoa, and hold a shareholder meeting. In the evening, HSBC and I will hold a press conference at the Peninsula Hotel to announce the details information!"

"Okay, boss!" Ma Shimin nodded excitedly.

At this moment.

Hutchison Whampoa was a little confused.

HSBC called and asked for a shareholder meeting.

The Qi Dezun family is also very puzzled. As a bank, HSBC usually rarely intervenes in the management of the company, let alone ask for a shareholder meeting.

"HSBC holds much more shares than our Qi Dezun family. Fortunately, they support our family in controlling Hutchison Whampoa." An old British man said.

"Hutchison Whampoa is currently in internal and external troubles, and is mired in a quagmire. However, no one knows Hutchison Whampoa better than our Qi Dezun family. If another person manages Hutchison Whampoa, he may lose even more!" A young man smiled confidently. , "HSBC holds so many shares, in order to preserve value, we can only support our family to continue to control Hutchison Whampoa!"

Another member of Qi Dezun's family nodded and echoed: "Yes, that's right, and the current economic environment in Hong Kong is not good. It is normal for Hutchison Whampoa to lose money. It is not a crime of war!"

"Then why did HSBC hold a shareholders' meeting for no reason?" someone wondered.

Everyone shook their heads one after another, none of them could guess.

"Yeah, is that weird?"

"We don't need to guess here, we will know if we go to the company to attend the shareholder meeting in the afternoon!"

The Qi Dezun family must have never expected that HSBC would betray them...

(End of this chapter)