I Want To Be a Rich Man on Hong Kong Island

In June, Hilton Hotel in Central.

Wu Guangyao, Wu Xianshuo, and Ma Shimin represented the Wu family, and Niu Bijian, Bao Fuda, and Simon Keswick represented Jardine and Landmark, and they were having a secret meeting in a private room.

Newbikin is also the chairman of the board of directors of Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land, and Bao Fuda is the general manager of Hongkong Land;

Simon Keswick came to Hong Kong Island from Australia last year (1982). He is currently the executive director of Jardines and is responsible for the international affairs of the group.

This secret meeting was initiated by Wu Guangyao, intending to probe into the sale of Hongkong.

At this time, the Jardine Group was in a time of undercurrents, and the Keswick family was forcing Newbikin to step down;

As early as 1981, the power struggle between the Keswick family and New Bijian had already surfaced;

At the board meeting that year, there was an undercurrent that would bring Newbikin down, but after the two parties compromised, Newbikin was able to continue to serve for another four years;

However, now that Landmark has such a serious problem, the Keswick family immediately asked New Bijian to leave office early.

Wu Guangyao was the first to say: "This time I invite the three of you, I want to ask, can Jardine sell the land to me?"

Without dragging his feet, Wu Guangyao directly explained the purpose of his visit.

As the taipan of Jardine and Landmark, Niu Bijian did not speak, but looked at Simon Keswick;

From this point of view, Niu Bijian also knows that he can no longer gain a foothold in Jardine, and it is only a matter of time before he steps down.

Simon Keswick was not angry when he heard the words, and said in a slightly calm tone: "At what price does Mr. Wu plan to acquire the shares of Hongkong Land in our hands?"

Seeing Simon Keswick so calm, Wu Guangyao was not surprised. Simon Keswick, who used to be a college student, was a sophomore in middle school, a cynical modern hippie; Put him in a coffin, and then carried him out of the school; so angry that old Keswick flew into a rage, and called him 'a child can't be taught'.

Often this kind of child who does not take the usual path can achieve better results in the end. Now Simon Keswick is probably better than his brother in doing things.

Wu Guangyao said with a smile: "Based on the highest market value of HK$8 billion before the stock market crash, how about a 30% premium?"

Simon Keswick said: "Mr. Wu is very sincere, but the market value cannot reflect the actual value of the company; otherwise, how about we, Jardine, buying Cheung Kong at a price of 26 billion Hong Kong dollars?"

Naturally, Wu Guangyao would not agree. The Keswick family might not be able to offer it, but the Wu family has an enemy in England. Who knows if they will be involved in this matter.

Wu Guangyao said with a smile: "Jardines is a hundred-year-old group company, and its strength should not be underestimated! In fact, I am not here to talk to you because Jardines is in trouble; it's because I think you don't trust the mainland enough. , the United Kingdom intends to withdraw from Hong Kong, so I came to tell you the number."

It's no secret that the UK intends to withdraw from Hong Kong, it's just that the UK likes to negotiate some conditions!

But it is precisely those conditions that the mainland cannot accept.

Simon Keswick said: "Mr. Wu really likes to hear hearsay. We, Jardine, are optimistic about the development of Hong Kong."

Seeing that Wu Guangyao tried to persuade him with good words, Ma Shimin pretended to be a villain, but Ximen would not let him in.

"Everyone, as far as we know, Hongkong Land's debt is as high as 13 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the interest that needs to be paid every year can buy a building. Not only that, because Hongkong Land and Jardine are 'serial boats', the financial crisis of Hongkong Land is bound to be involved. Jardines has devoured Jardines' profits; further, the serial boats of Hongkong Land and Jardines are not without flaws, on the contrary, "the two poles must reverse" and "one damage hurts, one hurt hurts all""

Simon Keswick frowned, one of them sang a red face, and the other sang a bad face, obviously something was inevitable!

While the chain ships of Landmark and Jardine seem to be solid, there are indeed flaws;

When a takeover war breaks out, the acquirer may apply to the Acquisition and Merger Committee for an injunction, prohibiting the acquired party from exercising the voting rights of the shares held by the mutual controlling party; thus,

It is equivalent to breaking the iron chain between the "serial ships" and conducting one-on-one acquisitions and anti-acquisitions;

If the acquirer's application is approved, the mutual control advantages of Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land will disappear.

In addition, the market value of Hongkong Land is higher than that of Jardine. Hongkong Land is now 6 billion Hong Kong dollars, while Jardine is only 2.5 billion Hong Kong dollars;

If Wu Guangyao went directly to privatize Jardine, wouldn't he be able to control the two companies with only a small amount of funds.

Today, Jardine Heland is in financial crisis and is completely unable to resist the financial resources of the Wu family;

However, Wu Guangyao now likes the strategy of "dispelling the flames of war between glasses of wine", so he will not hostile takeovers.

Simon Keswick said in a deep voice: "Jardines has experienced a hundred years. We have a lot of assets around the world. It's nothing if the investment in Hong Kong fails. The difficulties are only short-lived. Come here."

Wu Guangyao said with a smile: "Mr. Keswick misunderstood what we meant. What we meant was that Landmark has hurt Jardine, so it is better to sell it at a high price."

Simon Keswick said: "The stock market can never reflect the true value of a company. Landmark is a flagship company in our hearts. If Mr. Wu really wants it, then the price is 20 billion Hong Kong dollars. Maybe we can consider it."

Wu Guangyao really wanted to agree on the spot, but after thinking about it, he decided to wait a little longer;

Although the price is very exciting, but the process is very uncomfortable.

With 20 billion Hong Kong dollars plus 13 billion Hong Kong dollars in debt, it's not that Wu Guangyao can't afford it, but he doesn't like this acquisition method.

It was suddenly reported on Hong Kong Island that Wu Guangyao was interested in buying Hongkong Land, which caused the stock market to rise by a full 3%, and Hongkong Land's stock soared by 10%.

Simon Keswick even accepted an interview with reporters, always emphasizing that the market value of Hongkong Land is lower than the actual price of Hongkong Land, and then he said very sincerely:

"The door is always open!"

"The problem is the price!"

Ximen's move is undoubtedly to raise the price of Landmark, in order to defend Landmark;

Of course, the Keswick family has a big weakness, that is 'Fear of G';

Therefore, as long as the price is right, Landmark is not for sale.

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There was also news that the Wu family had acquired Landmark in the market, which boosted the prestige of the Chinese people;

However, a major event happened to Jardine Land, which immediately caused another disturbance on Hong Kong Island.

Taipan Niu Bijian, who is also Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land, announced on the board of directors that he would resign from the chairmanship of the two companies and only retain the position of director;

The Keswick family is back!

When Niu Bijian was interviewed by the media, he said very sadly:

"I'm just a worker!"

"The whole situation in Hong Kong has changed. Britain is preparing to abandon Hong Kong, and Chinese businessmen have become stronger and stronger since the 1960s. It's like the United States back then when it supported Japan. One day, it suddenly discovered that the baby in its arms was a tiger."

"I love Hong Kong, I will always love Hong Kong!"

Although Newbikin didn't say it clearly, there was still some dissatisfaction with the Keswick family between words;

In the 1960s and 1970s, Jardine's strategy of "developing in Hong Kong and investing overseas" was completely implemented by the Keswick family, and Newbikin was just an executor;

It is precisely because of the missed opportunities for Hong Kong's development in the 1960s and 1970s that the actual investment in returning to Hong Kong in the 1980s was actually wrong.

The media began to write news one after another. When Mr. Wu Guangyao took Wharf from the Keswick family, Jardine lost a wing;

Now that the Keswick family is in power again, and facing Mr. Wu Guangyao's menacing approach, is Simon Keswick, who is also the second class of Jardine and Landmark, better than his brother Henry Keswick?

The media used 'For Jardine New Taipan, the battle has just begun! '

What kind of achievement can make Simon Keswick look better?

Many media analyzed that keeping the land not lost is not the only proof, but selling the land at a high price is also a proof.

Hongkong Land has become the debt king of Hong Kong, and it will harm Jardine if it stays in its hands. In addition, the Keswick family has a "fear of confession";

Therefore, even if Jardine sold Landmark at a high price, it would be considered a clever policy!

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