The rise of Hong Kong's wealthy families

early April

The good news kept coming. First, the funds for the second phase of Tseung Kwan O and Baguio Bay were withdrawn, and then came the news of Goss’s acquisition of 51% of SITC Bank’s equity. Although it cost 270 million U.S. dollars, He Jiahao felt that it was well worth it.

Ho decided to launch an attack on HSBC.

HSBC Headquarters

Shen Bi looked at the latest newspaper and frowned in thought. Now he was having a headache about Hepu International. At the beginning, he just wanted to cultivate a few Chinese families in Xiangjiang and use them to make friends with the north. Li Jiacheng was the most important among them. An important one.

However, things were out of his control. A young and newly wealthy man became a big trouble for him. He originally thought that with a little help, the rich man would succumb. Unexpectedly, He Jiahao was only slightly affected and could not control it at all.

Although HSBC is the largest consortium in Hong Kong, it is impossible for shareholders to agree to use 5 billion to assist Li Jiacheng in acquiring Hepu International, and he is also in danger of stepping down, but he can no longer escape and leave.

The assistant came over and said, "Taiban, Mr. He from Huamei Real Estate is here."

Shen Bi came to his senses and said, "Please invite him in."

After a while, He Jiahao walked in with Huo Jianning, smiled and said hello, "Mr. Shen Bi, you are well here!"

Shen Bi said, "He Sheng, please sit down."

When He Jiahao and He Jiahao sat down, Shen Bi asked, "I wonder why He Sheng came here today?"

He Jiahao smiled and said, "Mr. Shen Bi, things with Pu International Company have become increasingly tense recently. It's time to end it."

"Oh, then He Sheng is going to sell his shares?" Shen Bi said.

"Let's not talk about whether to sell or not. Mr. Shen Bi will take a look at this document first." He Jiahao handed over the document.

Shen Bi curiously took it and opened it. His expression changed immediately, but he quickly returned to normal and said, "Why did He Sheng think of acquiring SITC Bank?"

"Haha, I have to thank Mr. Shen Bi for this. If you hadn't put pressure on Standard Chartered Bank, I wouldn't have gone to Wan Guo Baotong Bank, and the person in charge wouldn't have told me about HSBC Bank's actions in the United States." He Jiahao laughed. Very cheerful.

Shen Bi was stunned for a moment, then sighed, "I was negligent and forgot about the confidentiality work in the United States."

"I hope a SITC bank will allow Mr. Shen Bi to make the right choice."

SITC has hundreds of branches and offices in various states in the United States. It is not well run and is easy to acquire. It is the most suitable acquisition target for HSBC for the time being.

Shen Bi finally understood. If he didn't let go of this matter, He Jiahao would probably continue to fight against HSBC, and even risk harming the interests at all costs. HSBC was not afraid of threats, but he himself was afraid because he was older. By 1985 He is about to retire, how can he not make any contribution while in office?

According to his plan, HSBC's internationalization is divided into two steps. The first is to enter the US market. After stabilization, it will return to the European market with capital to defeat those rival banks.

SITC Bank was selected by Shen Bi after several years of investigation, so it is very important to HSBC's plan.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Bi said in a deep voice, "He Sheng, everyone is sensible. It is impossible for you to run an American bank. SITC is very important to HSBC, and Li Jiacheng is also an important part. I should make a choice." ”

"Then how should Mr. Shen Bi choose?"

"The SITC shares in your hand must be sold to HSBC." Shen Bi said.

"Yes, as long as the price is right, there is no problem." He Jiahao said easily, finally catching HSBC's sore foot.

"What price does He Sheng want?"

"$300 million." He Jiahao raised three fingers.

"Price is too high."

"Mr. Shen Bi, I have spent US$270 million to buy SITC Bank. Do you want me to lose money?"

Shen Bi thought for a while, "How about this, 280 million US dollars, and HSBC will lend you 2 billion Hong Kong dollars at an interest rate of 5%?"

"Okay, what about Hepu International?" He Jiahao thought for a moment and nodded.

This time Shen Bi thought for nearly 5 minutes before he said, "He Sheng, I know you are not determined to win Hepu International. I will split Hepu International into several high-quality companies and hand them over to you. The stocks in your hands will be Cash acquisition of 40 yuan per share."

"Mr. Shen Bi, this plan is very unfavorable to me. Not to mention that I can't make up for my previous losses. Now I don't even get the most basic benefits." He Jiahao didn't want to push Shen Bi too much. "My bottom line is that I will not be able to make up for my previous losses." Hutchison Group and Whampoa Dockyard have re-separated, and the shipyard's 2.1 million square feet of land in Whampoa will be given up to 500,000 square feet. If Hutchison Group is added, Li Jiacheng can choose first."

Hearing this plan, Shen Bi frowned. He also knew that He Jiahao was not easy to fool, so he could only nodded, "Okay, let Li Jiacheng and I discuss this matter."

"Congratulations to HSBC for winning the US market." He Jiahao stood up and extended his hand to Shen Bi.

Before the acquisition of Hepu International in the previous life, Huanghe Industrial's land reserve was already the largest in Xiangjiang. By 1981, land prices in the New Territories skyrocketed, and Huanghe Industrial's power also skyrocketed, becoming one of the top ten real estate companies in Xiangjiang.

Not long after He Jiahao walked out of the office door, a roar of "Damn it!" came from inside.

In response, He Jiahao just smiled slightly. People who shave their heads will always shave their heads.

The same goes for HSBC, the number one bank in Hong Kong.

That afternoon, Li Jiacheng hurried over and met with Shen Bi in the same office.

"Li Sheng, the situation has changed now." Shen Bi said directly.

"What happened?" Li Jiacheng asked.

Shen Bi paused, "He Jiahao fought back. He has something in his hand that HSBC cannot refuse, so I can only say sorry about Hepu International."

"HSBC won't support me anymore?" Li Jiacheng asked calmly, as if it was just a common thing for him.

"No, I just can't support you on the Hepu International matter, but HSBC will compensate you." Shen Bi said.

"Okay, I understand. Hepu International is an important part of my career and I can't give up." Li Jiacheng felt that Shen Bi would persuade him to give up Hepu International.

"Li Sheng, you don't know something. He Jiahao has established a film company in the United States. The box office has exceeded one billion U.S. dollars, and his company will earn nearly 500 million U.S. dollars in return. Now investing in the gold market, the profit may exceed 1 billion US dollars. If you continue to fight with him, it will be extremely detrimental to you." Shen Bi advised.

Li Jiacheng adjusted his glasses frames, frowned but said nothing.

Shen Bi continued, "You are an important partner of HSBC. Naturally, HSBC will not allow He Jiahao to get the entire Hepu International. My suggestion is to spin off Hepu International, Hutchison Group and Whampoa Dockyard Group. It depends on Li Sheng's choice. Which one?"

Li Jiacheng sighed, "I'm very unwilling. The entire Hepu International has been split up."

"Li Sheng, if it is not split up, the entire company will belong to He Jiahao." Shen Bi shook his head and said.

Li Jiacheng thought for a long time and then said, "Okay, I choose Huangpu Dockyard."

"Li Sheng, this is just my assumption. I'm afraid He Jiahao will get some other things from Huangpu Dockyard. Now that he has an advantage, he is bound to make up for his previous losses."

At this point, Li Jiacheng already understood that this was not Shen Bi's suggestion, it was clearly He Jiahao's plan.

"Let's do this. I will transfer 10% of Guang Sang Bank's shares to him at the original price, and I will discuss the rest with him."

"Okay, Li Sheng, please rest assured that HSBC will provide you with strong support in the future and provide you with 1 billion interest-free loans and 1 billion low-interest loans for the acquisition of Huangpu Shipyard."

"Thank you Mr. Shen Bi."