Rebirth of the Strongest Tycoon

"Laurence, what you're doing is nothing like what an old friend should do."

Norman Shi Yahuai said meaningfully with his eyes sharp as a knife.

Now it is clear that Xia Yu wants to establish the Xiangjiang Telephone Company, and Lawrence Kadoorie exchanged shares with him, which not only improved his self-protection ability, but also greatly increased his control over Chunghwa Electric Power Co., Ltd., and transferred all the pressure to Swire Group. body.

Lawrence Kadoorie deserves all the benefits, but he bears the pressure. How can there be such a good thing in the world?

Do you really think that the leaders of the alliance are all here to fight the pressure?

Lawrence Kadoorie didn't seem to see Norman Shi Yahuai's anger, and said with a smile: "Norman, after all, the Hong Kong Telephone Company is operated and controlled by the Swire Group, and Xia Yu will find you no matter what, if the equity I hold is transferred. Given the Swire Group, your control over the Heung Kong Telephone Company will be greatly enhanced, isn't it?"

"The exchange of shares is beneficial to both of us, and it is definitely a win-win situation."

On the face of it, this is indeed true.

But if you really do this, then it is obviously the pressure that both parties have to bear, and it will be borne by the Taikoo Group, and the pressure on the Taikoo Group will be great!

Therefore, Norman Shi Yahuai said lightly: "Although I said that, since we are allies, we naturally have to advance and retreat together. As long as you don't sell the equity, it is the same in your hands as it is in mine."

"Lorance, I believe you will abide by the agreement between us."

"As for your worries that Xia Yu will move China Electric Power Co., Ltd., you don't have to worry about it. His target is Hong Kong Telephone Company. Even if he really intends to move China Electric Power Co., Ltd., you hold 34% of the shares, and we hold 100% of the shares. 11/10, we hold 45% of the shares in total, it is impossible for him to acquire enough shares secretly."

"If you acquire the shares held by the Swire Group, then you have to initiate an offer to all shareholders. Now that the market value of Chunghwa Electric Power Co., Ltd. is close to 1.9 billion Hong Kong dollars, are you sure you can spend so much money?"

In the face of a series of sharp remarks from Norman Shi Yahuai, Lawrence Kadoorie was speechless.

The truth is exactly as Norman Schwartz said.

According to the regulations of the Hong Kong stock market, if a major shareholder of a listed company holds more than 35% of the shares,

The mandatory rules are triggered, requiring it to initiate a takeover offer to all shareholders and conduct a comprehensive takeover. Of course, it can also apply for an exemption, but it is too difficult to apply for an exemption!

If 50% of the shareholders accept the invitation, they can buy the shares sold by any shareholders at the agreed price; if the acquisition exceeds 75% and the tradable shares are less than 25%, which does not meet the listing requirements, they will be required to be forced to delist; if the shareholding ratio is More than 90%, has the right to compulsorily acquire the shares in the hands of any shareholder.

Of course, in the above cases, the equity is clearly concentrated in the name of a major shareholder.

Like Xia Yu before, they all made secret purchases by separate accounts. No account will exceed 5%, and there is no need to announce the shareholding ratio. The control of some acquisition companies is real and anonymous, and under the circumstances that the official cannot find out , the rules cannot be activated.

Therefore, Lawrence Kadoorie can also re-register the company and use a shell company that has nothing to do with him on behalf of him, so as to avoid triggering the rules, otherwise he will have to initiate an acquisition to all shareholders.

This is why, many of the largest shareholders of listed companies in Heung Kong hold about 34% of the shares, at most 34.99%, just to obtain exemptions when they are not sure. The right to guarantee the control of the company if it has the strength to acquire the company.

Having said that, now that Norman Shi Yahuai has said this, it would be difficult for Lawrence Kadoorie to propose the acquisition of the shares of Chunghwa Electric Power Co., Ltd. held by Swire Group, otherwise it will be obvious that he does not trust Norman Shi Yahuai. , distrust of the alliance between the two parties.

Because of the disparity in strength, there is no alliance relationship, but the Kadoorie family suffers even more.

The fact that the Taikoo Consortium can resist the Jiuding Consortium does not mean that his Kadoorie family has this confidence.

"OK, Norman, then I hope we can support each other on our respective boards." Lawrence Kadoorie pretended to laugh easily.

Norman Shi Yahuai said with a smile: "Of course, for allies, I will always give the firmest support."

Next, the two chatted for a long time before Lawrence Kadoorie took the opportunity to leave.

Watching Lawrence Kadoorie's car go away, Norman Shi Yahuai sneered, his eyes full of indifference.

Today, Lawrence Kadoorie came to the door, making Norman Shi Yahuai feel worthless for his previous attitude.

As the leader of the alliance, Norman Shi Yahuai intends to take responsibility, just to prevent the British capital from being defeated, so there is no need for Lawrence Kadoorie to say, he will resist the pressure, but the premise is that others do not stab in the back The knife betrayed him.

Now that Lawrence Kadoorie came to the door and wanted to shirk the pressure, this attitude made Norman Shi Yahuai doubt his true thoughts.

Next, let's see how Lawrence Kadoorie makes a choice. It will be a test for him, and a test for the Hong Kong British-owned Alliance in the true sense.

If Lawrence Kadoorie did not sell the shares of Xiangjiang Telephone Company, but instead invited Xia Yu's revenge, then he would try his best to support the Kadoorie family.

With the lessons of the Jardine Consortium and Hutchison Whampoa, Norman Shi Yahuai has already done a good job, and his control over the Swire Group has been secretly strengthened by several grades. This is why he flew back to the UK in the second half of last year and the first half of this year. 's results.

Therefore, judging from the strength that Xia Yu has shown at present, the Taikoo consortium he controls is not necessarily afraid of Xia Yu's Jiuding Consortium.

If Lawrence Kadoorie sold his shares in Xiangjiang Telephone Company to Xia Yu behind his back, then he would also give up fighting with Xia Yu and directly give up the equity of Xiangjiang Telephone Company.

Anyway, this company is not the core of the Swire consortium, and because of market reasons, relying on the advantages of monopoly, its revenue capacity is far less than that of other industries such as real estate, aviation, and beverages, and it is not a pity to sell it.

But if this really happened, then since then, the Kadoorie family has encountered any trouble, and it would be wishful thinking to want his Taikoo consortium to help.

It can only be said that interests are involved, and the alliance's relationship has become extremely fragile, depending on whether it can withstand the test of wind and rain.

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After Lawrence Kadoorie returned, he deliberated quietly at home for two hours, and finally decided to unite with the Taikoo Consortium.

Now the Kadoorie family's industry is in direct competition with Xia Yu's Jiuding Consortium in many respects, and it is doomed that the two sides cannot become friends.

From Lawrence Kadoorie's point of view, Xia Yu didn't trouble him now, and he will definitely do so in the future. According to Xia Yu's rise, this is very likely.

Not to mention that his Kadoorie family is also in Kowloon, in the same area as Xia Yu.

At present, it seems that the No. 1 British-owned family in Kowloon is his Kadoorie family, and the No. 1 Chinese-owned consortium is Xia Yu's Jiuding Consortium. There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and it is difficult not to conflict.

Since a conflict is doomed, and his Kadoorie family must be tough, then it is better to hold on to the Taikoo Consortium tightly from the beginning, instead, there is a chance of survival.

"On the China Electric Power Co., Ltd., as long as Norman Shi Yahuai does what he says, I don't need to worry. Now the focus is on the Xiangjiang Shanghu Hotel Group. The Liang family must be stabilized first, and I must raise enough funds. …”

Lawrence Kadoorie took a deep breath of the cigar, narrowed his eyes, and thought to himself.

Although he is now the chairman of the board of directors of Xiangjiang Shanghu Hotel Group, it seems to outsiders that the hotel group is also part of his Kadoorie family, but in fact this is not the case.

It just happened that it was his Kadoorie family's turn to be the chairman of the board of directors in the past few years. The Kadoorie family's shareholding ratio was only 16.7%, making it the second largest shareholder, mainly responsible for operating hotels and related businesses.

The largest shareholder is the Liang Chang family, the founding family of Hang Seng Bank, with a shareholding ratio of 31%. Now Liang Zhonghao, the second generation of the Liang family, has entered the board of directors as vice chairman. The Liang family is mainly engaged in the real estate business of the hotel group. .

The two companies have a clear division of labor and work together to manage the Heungkong Shanghu Hotel Group.

After thinking about it, Lawrence Kadoorie made a phone call to Liang's house. After confirming it, he set off again and brought a small gift.

Although Lawrence Kadoorie was so uneasy for some unknown reason, the Liang family still promised not to sell the equity.

Two days later, Wang Qi came to visit again. Lawrence Kadoorie's attitude became strange. He had been playing Tai Chi with Wang Qi, but he didn't let it go, and he didn't even mention the price.

Seeing this situation, Wang Qi decisively stopped the negotiation, and did not let go of his harsh words, but just took a deep look at Lawrence Kadoorie before leaving, which made the latter's heart skip a beat.

After returning to the company, Wang Qiyuan originally reported the situation to Xia Yu.

After Xia Yu listened quietly, he didn't have too many opinions, he just said two words - fuck him!