The Industrial Giant Reborn

"We need to think about it." Newbijian and Bao Fuda looked at each other and said. They have never had such an idea. If they trade on such terms now, they must first think about whether to do it. If they do, what should they do? Which industry to choose, of course, is most likely to be real estate. Once it is decided, it will involve some specific conditions, etc. It is impossible for them to decide now.

"When is the general meeting of shareholders in Westgate Keswick?" Chen Zhiwen asked. He originally thought that he would have to kill Land and then clean up the body, but with the help of Newbijian, it might be much easier. If If it can really succeed, it is not a problem at all to give a little benefit to the other party. After all, if Land Land is really forced to have its capital chain collapse, then after taking over, it may need to spend an extra billion or more to clean up the mess. Although Based on the future value of the land, this little money is nothing. Maybe if you don’t need it, don’t use it. If it can be more convenient, it will be more convenient. And this will also be better for Hisense Bank’s reputation. No matter what the reason, the history of forcing its customers to death will always be Make other people feel uncomfortable.

Of course, this process is still correct. If Hisense Bank hadn't managed to dig such a big hole for Land, then Newbijian might not be willing to turn to him even if he faced the Keswick family. It can be said that this is inevitable and Accidental success must be achieved by oneself, and chance is a variable factor for people like Newbijian. No matter who is responsible for the acquisition, it is impossible to predict everything. They can only make a rough plan, and now, everything is developing in a direction that is beneficial to them.

"The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and many shareholders of Jardine Matheson Land are still overseas, so the time will be three weeks later." Newbijian said that Jardine Matheson and Land have different shareholder groups, but this time Ximen Keswick wants the two families to convene together. This was actually a headache for Newbijian before. Yi Zhi has mutual control. If he can control the situation, it will be indestructible. But if something goes wrong, Keswick, Yi He’s major shareholder The Ke family has an advantage. Once he wins any one of them, the other one will also win.

"Okay, you'd better reply to us within 7 days. After you agree, we also need to negotiate some conditions, so that we can make a decision within 20 days." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said.

"Okay, I will reply to you as soon as possible." Newbijian said.

Afterwards, a few people chatted about Jardine Land, and the two of them said goodbye and left.

"Chen Sheng, if we really do this, our probability of success will be very high." Huo Jianning, who had been silent, said.

"This is indeed the best way. Newbikin can convince a small number of shareholders, plus the shares we hold, it is enough to easily defeat the Keswick family. Coupled with the success of our group in Hong Kong, other shareholders Including bond banks should support us." Zhou Jiayang also said with a smile. Several large companies in the entire group have spent a lot of money in preparation for the acquisition of land in the past few years. They originally thought it would be a bloody battle, but they did not expect that with the cooperation of the top management of the other party, things would be much easier.

"That's true, but the Keswick family is not a vegetarian." Chen Zhiwen paused and said, "So we absolutely cannot use people like Newbijian, just forget it if they don't have the ability, and do this kind of thing, but since it is valuable , just give them some benefits. If they set up a real estate company in the future, they can be given some loans without mortgage, low interest rates, etc. It’s up to them to see how it develops."

In fact, Chen Zhiwen knows that there is a high probability that these two people will not be able to develop. People who work in large companies to the top will always have the illusion that they have the ability rather than relying on the company's platform. Therefore, many people start their own businesses and end up losing money. It was so miserable that in later generations there were many such people in the mainland.

However, considering that the Hong Kong real estate market will be in an explosive state in the next ten years or so, with capital and direction, it will be difficult not to make money, but it is hard to say what kind of development it can develop into.

"Okay, that's not a problem. It's just a little benefit to them, and we won't lose anything." Huo Jianning nodded and said, no matter how good the discount is, the bank will not lose money. At most, it will not make money, unless the borrower operates If you go bankrupt, there's nothing you can do.

On February 2, Hong Kong ushered in the Spring Festival of 1984.

Prior to this, Niubijian met with Huo Jianning in person and agreed to the conditions originally proposed by Chen Zhiwen, and the subsequent detailed requirements entered a very short negotiation stage.

In the end, after several days of negotiations during the New Year, Huo Jianning agreed to provide an unsecured low-interest loan of 150 million Hong Kong dollars to the future new company of Niubijian and Bao Fuda. At the same time, they also obtained a joint development project with Hutchison Whampoa. priority.

February 10th.

Hisense Bank Headquarters Building.

"Jianning, thank you for your hard work. During the Chinese New Year, we still need to have meetings and negotiations with Niubijian." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile after seeing the cooperation document. ,

"Sheng Chen is being polite. That's what you should do. In fact, it's nothing. We're just discussing the loan amount. In fact, compared to the benefits they can bring us, 150 million or 300 million are far behind. I just pressed them in passing. Just suppress them." Huo Jianning said with a smile.

"Okay, let's wait for Niubijian's actions at the shareholders' meeting and let our people get ready." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said.

"No problem." Huo Jianning agreed.

The time soon came to February 15th. On this day, the Cultural Oriental Hotel held the shareholders' meeting of Jardine Matheson and Land, Hong Kong's largest British-owned consortium.

Those who can participate in this meeting are at least those who hold more than one million Hong Kong dollars. Others, called stock investors, are not qualified to participate and can only wait for news outside.

Hundreds of investors or representatives from all over the world were invited into the venue after identity checks. In addition to shareholders, senior executives of the Jardine Matheson Group and reporters from some important media were also invited.

"It seems that Simon Keswick wants to make things bigger." Newbijian looked at so many reporters and said coldly. Just after signing the cooperation agreement with Chen Zhiwen, Newbijian rejected Simon Keswick's offer. A million-dollar severance package, what a joke. One side is a low-interest loan of 150 million Hong Kong dollars that does not require collateral, and the other is a million-dollar cash of about 8 million Hong Kong dollars. Only some people who dare not do business will choose the latter, as long as there is a bit of business Those with experience know the value of the former, not to mention that they can also cooperate with Hutchison Whampoa, two pieces of land worth hundreds of millions. When Hong Kong's economy recovers, making money from these two pieces of land itself is secondary, and building a reputation is the most important thing for a new company. needs.

"It's natural, but they didn't think of our way out." Bao Fuda said calmly. Although they believed that Jardine did not belong to Keswick, no matter what, if they sold Jardine Land to Chen Zhiwen today, they would definitely Being considered an insider by outsiders means that the possibility of working for someone else is basically cut off.

Originally, he was counting on continuing to work under the Land Group acquired by Chen Zhiwen, but was rejected. However, if he could start his own business through Hisense Bank and Hutchison Whampoa, that would also be a good choice. Anyway, if they are driven away by Keswick, they will basically have no choice but to retire. In other words, no matter what choice they make, it will not be better than letting others slaughter them.

"It's about to start, get ready to play." Newbijian said.

"Yeah, okay." Bao Fuda responded.

Soon, the shareholders' meeting was officially held. The first thing was to announce the company's operating status for the previous year.

"The loss is HK$2.3 billion, the current total debt is HK$21.4 billion, and the short-term debt is HK$4.7 billion." After a financial executive completed the report, Simon Keswick faced Newbijian and said coldly under the microphone: "Newbikin , you are really amazing, there are probably not many companies in the entire Commonwealth with such heavy debts."

"The financial crisis in Hong Kong is something that no one can predict." Niubijian replied with a calm expression. Although there was a reason, it was indeed not a glorious thing. It was said in front of so many shareholders and the media. , he is also embarrassed, but if he wants to succeed, he must first accept patience. If it were not for the cooperation with Chen Zhiwen, he would have taken a million dollars and ran away.

"The financial crisis does exist, but why does Hutchison have no debt and why does Swire have no debt? Niubijian, as the person in charge of the company, don't you dare to stand up and admit responsibility?" Simon Keswick asked. Jian refused his well-intentioned severance pay, which made him really angry. It was extremely shameless to run the company like this and still have the nerve to hang on.

"Of course I have the responsibility." Newbijian said: "But the most important thing now is to solve the current debt problem of the company. Only by rescuing the company first can there be any sense of holding the company accountable. Otherwise, the company will go bankrupt and everyone present will be Everyone will suffer heavy losses.”

Simon Keswick said coldly: "Why, you still want to solve the company's debt problem. If you had any method, Jardine Land would not have developed to the point where it is today."

"Of course I have the method, and after solving Jardine Land's problems, I will resign immediately. This is my responsibility." Newbijian said loudly into the microphone. After signing the contract with Hisense and Hutchison, his mentality has stabilized. Since he is leaving anyway, it is better to be happy at the shareholders' meeting. In this way, at least most people who do not understand the specific situation will think that he is He took the initiative to resign and is considered a responsible person.

"What do you mean?" Simon Keswick said with a frown. He was previously offered a million-dollar severance package and refused to take it, but now he is voluntarily resigning. This is definitely not Newbrick's style, or in other words, not the style of any old fox in the mall. , there must be some conspiracy in it.

I saw Newbillian Dollar answering him, but continued: "Everyone, Land is now facing the problem of debt collection by many banks. The capital chain is in a state of collapse. It is in a similar situation to Hutchison back then. I want to solve this problem. The only way is to introduce more capital, so I suggest that we conduct an additional equity financing to obtain sufficient funds and foreign aid."

"Who do you want to increase shares in?" Simon Keswick had a bad idea in his mind.

"The richest man in Hong Kong." Niubijian said lightly: "Chen Zhiwen."