Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Entering Hong Kong in the 1980s, the more famous capital acquisition war in the past few years should have been Sun Hung Kai Properties' forcible acquisition of Kowloon Motor Bus. △↗,

But no matter the scale of capital, intensity, scope, attention, and far-reaching influence, they cannot be compared with the current fight between Qinhe and Yihe.

The battle of Sun Hung Kai Properties forcibly acquiring Kowloon Motor Bus began on November 11, 1980, when it announced the acquisition of shares of Kowloon Motor Bus in the stock market.

As a result, on November 17, Sun Hung Kai Properties already held a total of 395% of the shares of Kowloon Motor Bus and became a major shareholder, declaring that the acquisition was successful.

The operation time of just one week is undoubtedly insignificant compared to the nearly one month that Qinhe has been fighting with Yihe.

Some people in the industry have predicted that, referring to the battle between HeungKong Land and Dairy Company in the 1970s, Qinhe and Jardine may have to wait a few months to see the result.

There is no doubt that no matter who wins and who loses, this leaves everyone with plenty of time to prepare for admission. From the sudden popularity of financial-related books in local bookstores, it can be inferred from the slightest insight that there are now How many people are interested in this matter.

It has to be said that the overwhelming media and public opinion offensive launched by Qinhe to promote the share swap program is continuously increasing the heat of this capital war.

Xiangjiang is a place with an extremely complicated situation, and neither force will let go of the opportunity to serve their own interests. Naturally, this tumultuous public opinion boom is no exception.

For example, the Hong Kong Times, the mouthpiece of the treasure island, was at the banquet of Datuk MacLehose. Tang Huan strained his face. Taking the persuasion from all sides as an entry point is the rebelliousness of thousands of miles away. The Xinhua News Agency's Xiangjiang branch was ridiculed, and a new round of controversy was launched in the newspapers of the left and right.

Of course, no matter how the two sides fight against each other, they all secretly grasp a rule, that is, not to the person. Only discuss the impact of the forced acquisition on the situation in Xiangjiang, but to Tang Huan personally try to avoid it, or even simply Linguistically win over.

As long as it is not disgusting to yourself. Tang Huancai didn’t bother to pay attention to the push from all parties, he still went his own way with a smile to watch the situation arise, and even in the mood to “compose” a war anthem for this capital war, which is the original soundtrack of the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean” in the original time and space. "He is a pirate."

To interpret this majestic music, a symphony orchestra is indispensable, and here in Xiangjiang, Tang Huan has no choice but the Xiangjiang Orchestra.

As a major indicator of the level of development, major cities often have their own professional symphony orchestras, such as New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in the United States. This is the case, and Xiangjiang is no exception.

The Xiangjiang Orchestra has a long history. The predecessor can be traced back to the Sino-British Orchestra established in 1895. It was reorganized into the current Xiangjiang Orchestra in 1957. Its professionalization officially began in 1974 and was funded by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

I have to admit that Western culture is very strong in many aspects. In terms of music, compared with the professional western music orchestra, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, which was established in 1977, the development of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is obviously lagging behind.

Tang Huan is now the focus of the media chasing. As soon as he goes out, reporters will come up, waiting for news.

Obviously, Tang Huan went to the Xiangjiang Orchestra without serious consideration, and satisfied their wishes. Moreover, this kind of marginalization also gave space to play on paper.

So on the same day, reports about Tang Huan, who was accompanied by Li Xiaotian, and the members of the Xiangjiang Orchestra appeared in various newspapers.

While all parties were secretly discussing Tang Huan's leisurely posture, the DreamWorks Records department and Media Asia TV, which received instructions, also had frequent interactions with the Xiangjiang Orchestra.

After intense rehearsal, the "" played by the Xiangjiang Orchestra was quickly brought to the public. All TV financial special reports related to Qinhe's acquisition of Land and Qinhe's commercials began to use it as background music.

The role of this battle song is very obvious, in which the momentum of freedom surging. Infected all the audience and made them feel that the rising emerging IT consortium led by Tang Huan should have been so arrogant.

After the economy has developed to a certain height, society instinctively needs popular elements of this nature.

In particular, the growing grassroots of society like petty bourgeoisie have the greatest sympathy for this kind of art, and they are the main consumers that influence current trends.

Coupled with the appeal of many celebrities in DreamWorks, this lofty "" suddenly became popular, especially in audiovisual stores, shopping malls and other places.

Many tired people stopped by the door of the audio-visual store to listen to this song, and found that it could cheer them up in their hearts, so they walked in and planned to buy it.

Unfortunately, the Xiangjiang Orchestra knew that the rehearsal time was too tight and the quality of its performance was not high, so it repeatedly asked DreamWorks to control the release of the initial version and wait for a more perfect version.

This invisible marketing of hunger forced the radio to broadcast the song repeatedly.

Ever since, a soundtrack that has become a high-end fashion equates to a capital war.

The people of the Jardine family can hear this battle song as long as they go to the streets, even staying at home, and it is more effective than being embarrassed on all sides.

This level of psychological cues began to uncontrollably spread the restless and impetuous mood.

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New Bijian did not expect that his carefully prepared action to seek reconciliation would not only have no effect at all, but also made him fall into a passive situation.

It seems that in order to make the opponent embarrassed, the "Xiangjiang Times" first reported on the banquet, so that this detail became clear to the public.

New Bijian is no longer in the mood to pursue the troublesomeness of the other party, because Simon Keswick is using this as an excuse to start a new round of forced labor on himself.

Early on, I suggested that Jardines take the international route. Don't be desperate in Xiangjiang. Especially non-core businesses other than real estate. There is no need to be involved, but you just don't listen.

Now you see, it is not necessary to take the newly bought Xiangjiang phone and Xiangjiang electric lamp as a bargaining chip, and go to the opponent in exchange for reconciliation.

The result not only failed to achieve the goal, but also became a laughing stock, and lost all the prestige you bought for your lavish use.

Such low-level mistakes are enough to show. You are not suitable to continue to serve as the chairman of the Jardine Matheson Board.

Newwall found depressedly that if many directors had not recently become very strangely absent-minded, he might have been defeated directly.

New Bijian, who was tossed and tossed, wished that Simon Keswick, a selfish fellow who was still inconsistent with the outside world, but was obsessed with infighting, was tortured.

This bastard, did you think that you would oust me from the chairmanship and you would be the savior after sitting?

Now that Jardine and Land wants to get rid of the dilemma they are facing, the key is nothing more than the word "money", to be precise, cash. And it's a huge amount of cash.

Because only this tangible and genuine thing can make Jardine and Land's stock holders. Resist the golden lure of those technology stocks.

Thinking of Niubijian here, I was suddenly startled.

If Simon Keswick becomes the chairman of Jardine, what will he do? Naturally, it is nothing more than this solution.

But where does the cash come from? Simon Keswick cannot be made out of nothing. The only way is to sell HeungKong Telephone and HeungKong Electric Lights, which he appears to be non-core assets, and unlock the serial structure of Jardine and Land, which will reduce HeungKong’s business in the entire group. International route.

"Damn it!" Niubijian, who understood the tactics the other party might use, flashed with angry flames in his eyes.

If Simon Keswick did this, he could of course raise a lot of cash to tide over the difficulties, but all his actions during his tenure would turn into mistakes and be completely denied, and he would become the worst failure in Jardine’s history. The chairman of the board of directors, and the replacement Simon Keswick is the most wise chairman of Jardine Matheson.

Now that he knew the remaining road, it was nothing more than that one. Why was it left to Simon Keswick to go, and he didn't move forward.

Even, if it doesn't work, you can temporarily embezzle the funds for the construction of the site in Central, but HSBC needs to nod and agree. But doing so may also have adverse effects.

New Bijian was thinking hard about all kinds of powerful relationships, and Bao Fuda walked in and said: "HSBC Chairman Shen Bi is here, and he wants to bring us and Simon Kesekra to have a good talk face-to-face."

Hearing this news, Newwall's heart couldn't help. Geyin Yihe now owes a large amount of debt to HSBC, and his own assets are not in good condition. When facing Shen Bi, he has to be dwarfed and humble.

Besides, such a big creditor did not greet him, the current chairman of Jardines in advance, and came to Jardines. It was very strange. Shouldn't he intend to use his power to overwhelm others and deal with the internal affairs of Jardines. Point your finger.

No matter how you play the drums in your heart, this tripartite meeting cannot be avoided. Newwall stiffened his scalp and walked into the meeting room.

During the greeting, New Bijian discovered the unabashed sarcasm in Simon Keswick's eyes, and he felt more and more unkind.

Sure enough, Shen Bi soon said condescendingly: "As the most important creditor, I am very dissatisfied with Jardine's current performance. In order to protect the interests of HSBC, I hope that you will make effective adjustments as soon as possible, instead of the current situation. In this way, the internal friction will continue until it falls into the hands of the Chinese consortium."

"Don't look at Tang Huan's arrogance and arrogance, but it's just a lively appearance. If you want to win Jardine and Land, you can't do it in a short time." New Bijian shrugged disapprovingly. "So, now Jardine has not yet reached the time to ask HSBC for advice on what to do."

"I agree with you, Jardine and Land, for the time being, it is indeed safe." Shen Bi nodded, "but your prestige has plummeted, and it is not suitable to continue to perform the role of Jardine's chairman."

"As long as you voluntarily announce your resignation as Jardine's Chairman and Senior Managing Director, and Land's Chairman and Managing Director, the board will pay 1.5 million pounds as financial compensation for your early departure." Simon Keswick added expressionlessly. .

Niubijian moved his gaze from Simon Keswick to Shen Bi, then glanced at Bao Fuda, who looked nervous, and finally fell out of the window, silent for a while.

Shen Bi and Simon Keswick were not eager to urge, and waited patiently.

Niubijian sighed softly and waved his hand to make Bao Fuda turn on the TV, lest the silence would be suppressed with a suffocating feeling.

As a result, the familiar sound of the violin in "" came out on TV.

Bao Fuda muttered "It's really annoying" and quickly changed channels, but now Xiangjiang has two TV stations, from Media Asia to tvb, not long after, the same music sounded again.

As if feeling that he was really embarrassed on all sides, New Bijian finally nodded, "I agree, but please allow me to work hard for a few months? How about no more than half a year at most."

Simon Keswick frowned dissatisfied, "If you want to retreat, retreat cleanly, why bother to be so muddled."

Newwall sneered, "After you take office, the first measure is to sell those assets that you consider non-core to raise cash. I can do the same."

Seeing that there was such a deep grievance between New Bijian and Simon Keswick, Shen Bi quickly waved his hand to prevent the two from continuing their quarrel.

Now that Niubijian has agreed to leave early in principle, let him stay in this position for another month or two. You can't force him too quickly.

"Can HSBC still provide loans?" New Bijian asked with a fluke.

Shen Bi shook his head resolutely, "You don't need to think about this road, even the land in Central can't delay the start of construction."

Newwall nodded firmly, "I understand, I can only rely on my own Jardine, and now there is only the way to reorganize assets."

Seeing that Newbie Kennedy would rather linger in the position of Jardine’s chairman~www.readwn.com~ and also seize the opportunity to show off his ambitions, Simon Keswick was itching with hatred and couldn’t help but sneered in front of him: I am willing to sell the Xiangjiang Telephone and Xiangjiang Electric Lamps that I have acquired so hard to come by, and for a while, I can't find anyone with this strength."

"It may not be true." New Bijian snorted, his eyes turned to Shen Bi, "Although HSBC is reluctant to lend to Jardine, other companies are definitely not included. For example, you have always favored Li Jiacheng. Don't think of me. I can’t tell, he was chosen by you, the spokesperson for HSBC's interests in China.

"You mean, let HSBC lend to others, and let them purchase Xiangjiang Telephone or Xiangjiang Electric Light, so that Jardine can quickly cash out?" Shen Bi asked noncommitantly.

"That's it. HSBC doesn't want Tang Huan, a consortium whose source of funds is completely out of its control, to grow bigger in Hong Kong. This is the common aspiration that we still maintain." I already know that I will be the chairman of Jardine. Niubijian, speaking more and more undisguised.

It's just that they don't know yet. While they are actively discussing countermeasures, the dark cloud of the collapse of the Xiangjiang real estate industry has been blown over in advance by Tang Huan, who has always been good at taking advantage of the situation. (To be continued...)

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