I want to be a giant of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 475 [Taking Wharf 2 lightly]

In mid-February, Jardine Company met Wu Guangyao privately for unknown reasons, saying that they wanted to 'talk'.

So the two sides sent representatives to conduct private negotiations. Wu Guangyao and Shi Jun met with Jardine's representatives Henry Keswick and Niu Bijian.

As soon as the negotiation started, Henry Keswick cut straight to the point: "Mr. Wu, if you are willing to transfer the shares in Wharf, we are willing to exchange Landmark's properties in Central District?"

Wu Guangyao was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Jardine Matheson to come up with this trick!
This shows that Jardine Matheson has retreated and is afraid!

Taking the initiative to ask for negotiations, it means that they also expected that they would not be able to win;

That's why they adopted the bad policy of 'peaceful negotiation', which undoubtedly exposed their own weaknesses.

However, it is absolutely impossible for Wu Guangyao to agree to this request!

To test Hongkong Land, Wu Guangyao said: "If Hongkong Land exchanges Prince Edward Building, Alexandra Building, and Gloucester Building, I can transfer the shares to you!"

After Wu Guangyao said it, he felt unreasonably afraid, what if Henry Keswick agreed!
Although these three buildings are located in the heart of Central, they are also priceless, and they were also obtained by Wu Guangyao's dream, but they seem to be a little worse than Wharf!

Of course, if he really agreed, Wu Guangyao would also agree;
People can't stand without faith!
If these three buildings are taken down, Wu Guangyao will be able to rule forever in the Central District, and even let the Hong Kong government plan a pedestrian bridge, and then connect all these buildings of his own to form a Wu Kingdom.

"Impossible! Mr. Wu's tone is too loud! These buildings are all located in the heart of the Central District, and Hongkong Land Company will never sell them!" Henry Keswick's face was deep. If it wasn't Wu Guangyao's identity, he was afraid I couldn't hold back my anger for a long time.

Wu Guangyao still had a smile on his face, and even jokingly said, "Not necessarily! Hongkong Land is a listed company, how can it be said that it is not for sale!"

Henry Keswick's expression flashed like a frightened bird, but he said calmly: "Mr. Wu can give it a try, Hongkong Land will definitely make you quit!"

Although Henry's expression flashed by, Wu Guangyao still caught it. It seems that Jardine Land's shares will not exceed 35%!
However, Wu Guangyao did not intend to kill them all. Hong Kong Island needs Chinese investment, British investment, and investors from all over the world;
Wu Guangyao is from Hong Kong Island, so he naturally has to think about the future of Hong Kong Island!

Wu Guangyao spread his hands, pretending to say intentionally: "Since Mr. Henry said so, maybe I will really give it a try, but this is a matter for the future!"

Before Henry could speak, Wu Guangyao went on to say: "It seems that there is nothing to talk about today!"

Seeing that Henry Keswick was still angry, Niu Bijian hurriedly replaced the negotiation and said, "Mr. Wu, we can exchange some houses in the mid-level area, a house in Baijiadao, and some land."

Wu Guangyao waved his hand directly, interrupting Niu Bijian's speech.

"You two, let me tell you the truth! I am determined to win Wharf; if I were you, it would be wise to transfer the shares to me and take the money to rebuild the building in the Central District." Wu Guangyao said It can be said that he was thinking about Jardine Matheson, after all, he didn't want to make too much trouble with Jardine Matheson!

If at this time, Jardine Matheson is willing to sell 18% of its shares in Wharf, it can make a profit of about [-] billion Hong Kong dollars.

Six to seven billion Hong Kong dollars, but it is higher than the market value of Wharf beforehand!
Unsurprisingly, Henry Keswick rejected Wu Guangyao's proposal, and this round of confrontation yielded nothing, and they broke up unhappy;

It can be said that the relationship between the two parties began to be very tense. I am afraid that at the next board meeting, the speeches of each member of the board of directors will be recorded every sentence.

Both parties are buying shares of Wharf in the market, but the stockholders are not stupid, and they will never let go until the final decisive moment;

Therefore, both parties acquired very slowly;
But the two sides don't want to engage in a decisive battle too early, because it requires a lot of funds;

If you can buy a little in the public market, you can reduce a certain loss, after all, the stock price is still low!

In this kind of takeover battle, the moment of decisive battle is the highest value of the stock price, so naturally, the fewer shares of variance in the takeover, the better!
On February 2, Wharf held a board meeting. Wu Guangyao, Shi Jun, and Rong Bunsheng attended the meeting as directors.

"Mr. Wu, as an important director of the Wharf Group, you need to inform the board of directors of your recent travel plans to deal with emergencies in the company!" Henry Keswick said.

Wu Guangyao was taken aback for a moment, wondering why Henry Keswick had anything to do with his itinerary;
In fact, I had a very important meeting in early March, which was held by the International Tanker Association in the United States. Wu Guangyao was the chairman of this association and had to attend.

Wu Guangyao was also very worried that Henry Keswick would launch an acquisition as soon as he got on the plane;
At that time, although I have a team in Hong Kong Island, after all, it will be beneficial to Jardine Matheson to lose a prominent figure.

The gentleman is open and frank, Wu Guangyao generously stated his itinerary;
Because the relationship between the two parties was tense at this time, there was a recorder to record every sentence of the two parties, and Wu Guangyao's words were naturally recorded.

After Wu Guangyao finished talking about his itinerary, he raised his head, only to find that Henry was staring at him with a strange smile on his face and obedient eyes;
Wu Guangyao knew that this Henry Keswick would never be peaceful, and might launch a general attack after he left.

However, it is unknown who is the wolf and who is the sheep!
Without Wu Guangyao on Hong Kong Island, would his team really be in disarray?

On February 2, Friday, Wu Guangyao boarded a plane bound for the United States from Kai Tak Airport.

This move was naturally observed by the interested Jardine Matheson, and a conspiracy against Wu Guangyao was immediately launched.

That evening, Henry Keswick gave a press conference;

At the press conference, Henry Keswick was in high spirits, and he was sure of winning with one blow!

Jardine Matheson arranged four lines of defense:
The first line of defense, Jardine Matheson purchased 19% more shares, so that Jardine Matheson held 49% of the shares of Wharf Group; The critical point can also put Wu Guangyao in a dilemma.

The second line of defense, Jardine Matheson said at the press conference that Jardine Matheson is willing to pay 16 Hong Kong dollars for two shares of Hong Kong Land (the stock price after the split and the fall), plus a face value of 34 Hong Kong dollars. Unsecured bonds in Hong Kong dollars, with a total price of 50 Hong Kong dollars per share, exchanged for one Wharf stock.

The third line of defense, of course, is Wu Guangyao going to the United States, and Wu Guangyao and his family who stayed on Hong Kong Island are leaderless; in addition, the time is Friday, and there will be two holidays next, so the use of cash by Wu Guangyao's family will be greatly restricted.

The fourth line of defense, Jardine Matheson raised the stock price of Wharf to 50 Hong Kong dollars per share, while the original stock price was only 28 Hong Kong dollars, and it suddenly jumped by more than 70%. If Wu Guangyao uses cash, it will be a test; Not necessarily so much cash.

The series of counterattacks by Jardine Matheson came so quickly, so suddenly, the Chinese on Hong Kong Island scolded Jardine Matheson for playing tricks.

Does Wu Guangyao really have no back tricks?
At night, in the meeting room of Everbright Securities, a group of people are organizing a meeting!

These people are all executives of Wu Guangyao, but they have a particularly young face.

"Xianshuo, don't be nervous! Didn't the boss give you a tip!" Rong Bensheng said kindly.

A group of senior executives looked at Wu Xianshuo one after another. The boss went to the United States to participate in an event, but quietly called the eldest son back;

Before leaving, the boss said to everyone: "Actually, even if I am no longer on Hong Kong Island, you will still succeed. However, I still hope that my son will follow you and experience this kind of scene."

(End of this chapter)