The rise of Hong Kong's wealthy families

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In his previous life, the charter king launched a thunderous acquisition of Wheelock because Wheelock's business matched that of the Wharf Company. For example, Harlivan Development Company could build high-rise commercial buildings and residential buildings, which could make up for the loss. Shortcomings in the real estate industry; Lane Crawford Department Store allows his family to participate in the high-end department store retail industry.

Wheelock can also strengthen Hutchison Group's strength in real estate and high-end department stores, and at the same time allow Hutchison Group to suddenly enter the shipping industry. Although the shipping industry has entered a period of decline, there is still a need for shipping in the market, such as the goods of Watsons Group. , so Hutchison Group acquires Wheelock and can keep more of those ships, and then undertake the transportation business within the group, reducing expenses.

He Jiahao believed in Huo Jianning, but he had to be on guard against others, so he said he would think about it.

Moreover, Huo Jianning wanted Dividend Development Company to advance 2 billion in acquisition funds, which was a waste of time. Even if Hutchison Group was a company owned by Ho Ka-Hao, this kind of thing was against the rules.

On the third day, He Jiahao and Zheng Yutong arrived at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as invited. Simon Keswick and others were already waiting.

"Hello, Mr. Simon!" He Jiahao, Zheng Yutong and Simon Keswick met for the first time. Their faces were full of smiles, and they did not look like opponents.

"Hello, Mr. Zheng, Mr. He!" Ximen's words had a special Western flavor, and he kept a polite smile.

People from both sides chatted for a few words and then got down to business.

"How can Mr. Zheng and Mr. He give up the acquisition of Land Company?" Ximen asked seriously.

He Jiahao and Zheng Yutong looked at each other. He Jiahao smiled and said, "The Land Company is in very serious debt, with a debt ratio as high as 80%. Today, the Jardine Company has its own difficulties. Mr. Ximen, there is an old Chinese saying that 'the mud Buddha crosses the river. It's hard to protect itself,' I think selling the Land Company will only bring benefits to Jardine Matheson Company, but no harm."

Hearing this, Ximen frowned. This He Jiahao was more difficult to deal with than expected, and he was very determined to acquire the real estate company.

"Mr. He, Jardine Matheson Company has lost Wharf Company, and it is impossible to lose Land Company now, so you'd better state your conditions."

"Okay, now that Mr. Ximen has said so. My condition is that Land Corporation needs to hand over the land of Prince's Building and Bus Terminal in Central, and Jardine Matheson Company will purchase the Land shares in my hand at a price of 20 yuan per share."

"This is impossible!" The veins on Ximen's forehead popped out, and he suddenly leaned forward, as if he wanted to slap He Jiahao.

"Mr. Ximen, when Bao Yu first acquired Wharf Company a few years ago, Nubigian also said the same thing, and as a result he lost Wharf Company. Now Taihe Investment Company has acquired more than 32% of the shares of Land Company, which is The largest shareholder of Land Company, does Mr. Ximen think that Taihe Investment Company spent billions of Hong Kong dollars just to give Jardine Matheson face?" He Jiahao sneered, somewhat concerned about Ximen's outrageous rudeness.

Ximen calmed down a lot under Dai Weisi's persuasion.

Zheng Yutong was smiling warmly next to him like a Buddha. Of course he believed that Ho Jiahao would not give up on the acquisition of Land.

"Mr. He, Land Company can compensate Taihe Investment Company, but we hope it is properties in other areas. We can sell the Excelsior Hotel and World Trade Center in Causeway Bay to Taihe Investment Company. We have the shares of Land Company held by Taihe Investment Company. I am willing to buy it back at 10 yuan per share." Dai Weisi said seriously.

In their eyes, the properties in Central are the foundation of the Land Company and cannot be sold to anyone.

"Mr. Dai Weisi, what you said is far from the conditions I proposed. If these conditions are really like this, my acquisition of Land Company will be meaningless. Did I spend billions just for a few buildings in Causeway Bay? "He Jiahao took a sip of coffee and his face turned dark.

"It's impossible to sell properties in Central." Ximen said a lot of harsh words and nonsense.

The two parties discussed for almost two hours, but no result was reached. Simon Keswick wanted to pay a small price to get rid of He Jiahao and Zheng Yutong, while Taihe Investment Company at least wanted to make a big profit and acquire two Central properties.

After it was over, He Jiahao and Zheng Yutong returned to Manulife Development Company to continue discussing today's matters.

"I'm really afraid that Simon Keswick will agree to the request." He Jiahao said with a smile.

Zheng Yutong chuckled and said, "They will not agree. If we take over two properties, the Land Company's Central Landlord title will not be preserved. The Keswick family does not want to lose too much face."

"If you refuse to regenerate your broken arm, you will die." He Jiahao said.

"Ah Hao, Yihe Company will definitely have a back-up plan. I guess the 'Bull War' scheme is indispensable." Zheng Yutong said.

"I'm not Zhou Xinian, that trick is of no use to me."

"Are you planning to use cash to defeat Jardine Matheson Company just like the charter king?" Zheng Yutong knew that He Jiahao was not short of cash, but Land Company was larger than Wharf Company and needed too much acquisition funds.

"No! This method consumes too much money." He Jiahao shook his head. The key is that after successfully acquiring the land, he still needs a sum of money to restructure the debt, so he does not want to spend too much money.

"Then what's your plan?" Zheng Yutong couldn't think of any other way.

He Jiahao smiled mysteriously, "What if I acquire Jardine Matheson Company? Uncle Tong, guess what Simon Keswick's reaction will be?"

Zheng Yutong was shocked, and it took him a few seconds to calm down, "Do you have that much money? The acquisition of Jardine Matheson Company requires at least 5 billion to shake it."

Land Company plus Jardine Matheson Company will cost at least 10 billion, and even 15 billion may not be completely safe.

If we had known that in 1982, the market value of New World Development Company was only HK$4.7 billion.

"Including Uncle Tong's 1.5 billion, there is no less than 12 billion in funds. Does Uncle Tong think it can be acquired from both ends?" He Jiahao said with a smile.

"Huh!" Zheng Yutong couldn't help but get excited, "No wonder you said you were afraid of Simon Keswick agreeing to it, you are already determined to take over the Land Company."

"Not only do I want to eat up the Land Company, but I also want to hurt the vitality of the Jardine Company." He Jiahao said with a sneer. Of course, this sneer was not directed at Zheng Yutong.

"If you announce the acquisition of Jardine Matheson, HSBC will definitely intervene. Are you ready to deal with it?" Zheng Yutong asked seriously.

In fact, it is not difficult for HSBC to intervene. What Ho is really worried about is the intervention of the Hong Kong government. In that case, he will have to give face.

Shen Bi is a profiteer. If this business war is going to make HSBC lose money, then Shen Bi will definitely not persist.

The Hong Kong government is different. It directly uses power to suppress people. However, Ho's status is no worse than that of the Keswick family, so the Hong Kong government will not go too far.