The rise of Hong Kong's wealthy families

May 21

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

He Jiahao personally made an appointment with Hepu International Chief Executive Weilis, naturally to bury the hatchet for Li Jiacheng and get some benefits first.

"Mr. Willis, we meet again." He Jiahao stood up and said hello, with a smile on his face.

Although Wei Lis did not have any shares in Hepu International, he had won the support of Kadoorie and other shareholders, giving him enough capital to fight with HSBC, making HSBC's chief executive Shen Bi gnash his teeth at Wei Lis.

When HSBC purchased the equity of Hepu International and became the largest shareholder, because banks were not allowed to directly operate other enterprises, HSBC hired Wei Lisi, known as the "company doctor", as the chief executive. He wanted to become the real controller of Hepu International, so he gradually got rid of the control of HSBC and became a powerful leader, such as Nubigian of Jardine Matheson Company.

"He Sheng, you're welcome." Wei Lisi knew about He Jiahao's experience and did not dare to underestimate He Jiahao too much. After all, he was also a self-made elite.

After the two exchanged a few words, they began to get into the topic.

"Mr. Willis, what do you think of the Wharf acquisition war?" He Jiahao asked with a smile as he took a sip of cappuccino.

Wei Lis thought for a while, "Huanghe Industrial Company does not have enough strength to buy the Wharf. It is very likely to make a sum of money and leave. But that Li Sheng is indeed very bold. If he is a little stronger, the outcome will be better." It’s hard to say. What’s He Sheng’s opinion?”

"The departure of Huanghe Industrial Company is just a matter of time. Wharf, as one of the two wings of Jardine Matheson Company, will not be easily acquired." He Jiahao suddenly changed the subject, "I have some big news about Hepu International here. I don't know. Would Mr. Welles be interested in hearing it?"

"Of course I'm willing to listen." Willis smiled, but he didn't take the news seriously.

He Jiahao has already anticipated Wei Lisi's attitude. He may not believe what others say. Achieved people are very confident, so naturally they will not trust others easily, but only trust their own judgment.

"I heard that Li Jiacheng of Yellow River Industrial and Shen Bi, the chief executive of HSBC Bank, have close contacts, and Jardine Matheson Company has obtained a loan from HSBC Bank." What He Jiahao said seemed to be insignificant, sparse and ordinary.

Hearing this, Willis felt baffled as to what this had to do with him.

He Jiahao looked at Wei Lisi's expression and continued, "Li Jiacheng intends to buy the shares of Hepu International held by HSBC Bank. Shen Bi is still considering it, but I think this transaction will probably be successful."

At this time, Wei Lisi suddenly sat upright and looked at He Jiahao like a wolf: "He Sheng, where did you hear about this? Or did you bribe the senior management of HSBC?"

After saying this, Willis felt a little rude, but he did not apologize.

"To confirm this, for you, it's just a matter of spending a little more money." Naturally, He Jiahao would not answer Wei Lisi's question, not to mention that it involved his privacy and secrets.

As for whether he could find out, He Jiahao was not worried at all. He just planted a seed in Wei Lisi's heart. Wei Lisi set up obstacles for Li Jiacheng, which saved him a lot of trouble.

Wei Lisi was silent for a moment and said slowly, "Why did He Sheng tell me this news?"

He Jiahao smiled slightly, "I hope you can sell the shares of Hepu International's Wanning Pharmacy and China Gas Company to me. Of course, I will acquire some shares of Hepu International from the market, obtain a director seat, and support Wei Wei when the time comes. Mr. Lees continues to control Hepu International."

Hearing this, Wei Lis frowned. Li Jiacheng was difficult to deal with, and He Jiahao in front of him was also difficult to deal with. He might become a new opponent. "The shares of Wanning Pharmacy and China Gas Company are important assets of Hepu International. The sale The matter still needs to be discussed with the board of directors.”

He Jiahao didn't pay too much attention to Wei Lisi's vague words. Today he just added trouble to Li Jiacheng and let Wei Lisi know that he was also interested in Hepu International.

Wei Lisi is very likely to throw Ho Jiahao's conditions behind him because he does not think he will lose to Li Jiacheng, let alone trade with He Jiahao easily.

The market value of Hepu International is more than 6 billion, and 22.4% of the shares have reached 1.3 billion. It is unlikely that He Jiahao will exchange all his companies for Hepu International, and if he wants to control Hepu International, he will need a lot of funds in the future. This is undoubtedly 'Throw away the watermelon and pick up the sesame seeds'.

In his previous life, Li Jiacheng became the largest shareholder of Hepu International, but was unable to control Hepu International. By November 1980, more than a year later, Li Jiacheng owned 39.6% of the shares of Hepu International, and legitimately controlled the board of directors, and in 1981 In January, he became the first Chinese executive of Hepu International, kicked Wei Lis out of the company, and took complete control of Hepu International.

Without the strong support of HSBC, Li Jiacheng would not be able to win Hepu International without spending a penny, and even if Ho Ka-ho has the support of Standard Chartered Bank, it may not have such support.

Obviously losing is not as simple as one chip.

In the afternoon, He Jiahao met with Guo Jide, chairman of Gide Real Estate Company, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel to discuss buying 36% of Guo Jide's shares.

When Guo Jide saw such a young He Jiahao, his face was full of displeasure and he felt that he had been fooled.

In Hong Kong, there are very few chairman of listed companies under the age of 30.

No matter how low the market value of Gide Real Estate Company is, it is still a transaction worth tens of millions. How can it be that a young boy can afford it?

Guo Jide suddenly said without a smile, "Hurry up and call your boss out. I won't talk to you who can't make the decision."

Faced with such a situation, He Jiahao sat down calmly and said with a smile, "Boss Guo, my name is He Jiahao. I am the chairman of Huamei Real Estate Company, Manulife Development Company, and Yunzhimeng Company. If Boss Guo still doesn't believe it, you can let me know." Someone go check it out, I can wait here."

Guo Jide thought about it carefully and seemed to have heard of He Jiahao's name, but he was not sure whether it was true or not.

When his subordinate Deng Ren saw this, he whispered a few words in Guo Jide's ear.

Guo Jide started to get to the point: "What price will He Sheng pay?"

Qin Haiming glanced at He Jiahao, and after receiving permission, said, "We are willing to purchase all the shares held by Guo Sheng at a price of 10% market premium."

Guo Jide frowned, not very satisfied with the price, "It's a 20% premium, 10% is too low."

He Jiahao smiled and said, "A 20% premium is fine, but Boss Guo has to agree to one condition."

"What conditions?"

"Help me convince other shareholders to agree that Gide Real Estate Company will issue 30 million new shares to me, and then I will acquire your shares at a premium."

Obviously, He Jiahao injected capital through new shares.

Guo Jide was a little moved, but he said quietly, "No matter whether I can convince other shareholders or not, you will buy my shares at a premium of 20%."

He Jiahao smiled and nodded, "Yes, but before signing the contract, I need to send someone to your company to conduct a financial audit to ensure that your company has no other problems."

"Okay, please arrange your time. Jide Real Estate will cooperate with your review. It just so happens that I also need time to communicate with other shareholders." Guo Jide smiled. There was no big problem with Jide Real Estate, and he was certainly not afraid of the review.

After the initial discussion, the two parties left.