Reborn Tycoon Rise

Niubijian stopped drinking coffee and said in a deep voice: "Xu Sheng, you have a big appetite, but it depends on whether you have the ability?"

Bao Fuda next to him didn't speak, but it was clear that he was very hostile at the moment.

Xu Zhi shrugged and said with a smile: "I have always had a big appetite. I have acquired RCA and Disney in the United States. In terms of scale and reputation, they are much better than Land."

Niubijian said: "Xu Sheng, in fact, I am not surprised that you have such an idea. You are an ambitious person, including Li Jiacheng, Bao Yugang and others. If they have the opportunity, they will also covet it." Land, it’s just that neither they nor you have this opportunity. I think there is no need for us to waste time here, let’s talk about some meaningful cooperation!”

"Mr. Niubijian, are you so confident because of Yi Zhi Mutual Control?" Xu Zhi asked with a smile.

Niubijian frowned and did not answer directly, but it was obvious from his expression that Yi Zhi Mutual Control was the source of his confidence.

"Yihe Mutual Control's move is indeed powerful." Xu Zhi said: "It's just that this move has a shortcoming, that is, both will prosper and lose. Once either Jardine or Land loses, then either Jardine or Land will lose. It’s all gone!”

"What? Does Xu Sheng also want to acquire Jardine Group?" Niubijian said with a smile.

Yihe’s mutual control ensured that the control rights of Yihe and Land were completely intact, but from an economic perspective, the two companies were forcibly tied together, which was equivalent to putting all their eggs in the same basket. Here, once something goes wrong, it is very easy for the entire army to be wiped out.

The current real estate crisis in Hong Kong is like this. Land's vigorous expansion in the past few years has become the fundamental reason why the entire company is heavily in debt. Jardine itself is not involved in the real estate business, but its other businesses have been dragged down because of its huge shareholding. .

Chinese-owned companies in Hong Kong are coveting a bunch of office buildings in Central. However, even if there is a problem with the current land, the market value is still as high as tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars. If an acquisition site occurs, the market value will rise sharply.

The cost of acquiring Land is too high, but the scale of Jardine Matheson Group is much smaller. The current market value of Jardine is HK$4 billion. Once Jardine is acquired, it will also control Land. This is very important to many Hong Kong businessmen. , is an uncontrollable temptation.

It's just that since Jardine Group can decide on the trick of Yihe Mutual Control, it must have thought that Jardine would be a loophole in this mutual control.

It is actually impossible for foreign investors to acquire Jardine, because in addition to Land controlling 40% of Jardine’s shares, the Keswick family, Jardine’s major shareholder, also holds 10% of Jardine’s shares. In other words, Jardine’s family The insiders already control 50% of the shares of Jardine Group, and outsiders have no chance to acquire Jardine. With the help of the 40% shares held by Jardine, and the larger scale of Land, it is almost impossible to acquire Land.

"It is indeed difficult to acquire Jardine." Xu Zhi nodded and smiled: "But if you two are willing to help, it will be different."

Bao Fuda said: "Xu Sheng, are you kidding me? We will help you with the acquisition?"

Xu Zhi ignored Bao Fuda and said to Niubijian: "Since the Jardine Matheson Group was founded more than a hundred years ago, it has always been controlled by the Keswick family, the major shareholder. Mr. Niubijian, you are the first to use management as a management His identity drove the Keswick family back to England, which I admire very much."

The Jardine Matheson Group has passed down more than a dozen CEOs since the 19th century. Most of the time, the company's chief executive was held by members of the Keswick family, but there were also five appointments held by outsiders.

Jardine can be passed down for hundreds of years and the Keswick family can endure for a long time because the family has a strong understanding of themselves. When no one within the family has the ability to lead the Jardine Group, they will also invite outsiders. to manage.

From this point of view, there is nothing special about Newbikin, but the previous external managers were all invited by the Keswick family. At the same time, the board of directors was always controlled by the Keswick family until the emergence of Newbikin.

Newbigan was born in 1934. He joined Jardine Matheson at the age of 20. He became a director of Jardine Matheson at the age of 33. In 1970, he served as the general manager of Jardine Matheson. In 1975, he succeeded Henry Keswick as the most prominent and powerful person in Duxiangjiang at his peak. Jardine Taipan, and drove Henry Keswick back to London. After the latter returned to London, he tried every means to push Newbingham and regain control of the company, but he never succeeded, so he could only endure it. Waiting for the best time to come.

"Don't take it seriously. There is still a big gap between Xu Sheng's self-made fortune." Niubijian also learned the Chinese habit of modesty.

Xu Zhi smiled and suddenly said: "Mr. Niubijian, you are not yet 50 years old this year. You are at the peak period of a man in the business. You should not want to retire at this time, and you are still carrying a failure." And retire.”

"What do you mean?" Niubijian's face changed slightly.

Xu Zhi said: "The Keswick family has been in a lot of trouble in recent years. After Land lost Wharf, they were impatient. Now that Land has suffered such losses, Yihe Mutual Control has dragged down the entire Yihe. , I’m afraid you two can’t wait more than four years, right?”

"How do you know about this?" Newbijian asked in a deep voice. Xu Zhi knew about the struggles within the Jardine Group. This is not surprising. After Land lost the Wharf in 1981, the Keswick family and Newbijian , Bao Fuda and the management competition have begun to take shape.

Henry Keswick, the former chief executive of Jardine Matheson, used the loss of Wharf to hold Newbrick and others accountable. In the end, as a last resort, Newbrick's trusted assistant Heewood was forced to resign.

In addition to overt fighting, there was also secret fighting. In the end, the two sides reached a compromise, and Newbijian continued to be re-elected for four years. Only a few parties involved in the entire Jardine Department knew about this matter, and they would not leak it, and Kai The Sirk family is even less likely. Xu Zhi knew about this four-year agreement, which surprised him.

"There are no 100% secrets in this world." Xu Zhi shrugged and said, "The four-year agreement back then allowed you to hold the position of Jardine's executive until 1985. If there are no accidents in the company, I think you should have a future." Invited to deal with the Keswick family.

However, in the current situation of Jardine Land, no preparation can be done. The economic crisis can also be explained by the general environment. Although there are many people in Xiangjiang who have been deceived in the case of Jianing Group, this is a very good opportunity. If I were a member of the Keswick family, I would never waste this opportunity. "

"That is also an internal matter within Yihe and has nothing to do with Xu Sheng." Niubijian said coldly.