Chapter 191 The Old Milk Company (7K chapter, please subscribe~)

   At four o'clock in the afternoon, the Xiangjiang stock market closed.

   Milk Company closed at 196 Hong Kong dollars per share, 56 Hong Kong dollars higher than Friday's closing price, an increase of up to 28.6%.

  Landmark’s increase was not as high as that of Milk Company, but it also rose by 9 Hong Kong dollars throughout the day, closing at 104 Hong Kong dollars per share, an increase of 9%.

   Not only that, this acquisition battle also drove the Hang Seng Index to rise by 43.67 points, closing at 613.66 points, an increase of 7.5%.

  On the same day, the total turnover of the four stock exchanges of Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Far East Club, Gold and Silver Club, and Kowloon Club reached 443 million Hong Kong dollars, a record high!

  However, Chu Huan did not make a move today. Apart from going to Cao Wenjin and asking Cao Wenjin to help him contact those top bosses, Chu Huan resumed his idle look.

  At night, Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang sat in Yongji and had dinner.

   "Will you regret it? If you sell it today, you can earn nearly 20 million Hong Kong dollars from the stock in your hand."

  Cao Yunshang lives in a trance today. She grew up by her father's side since she was a child, which made her very sensitive to business affairs.

  But perhaps due to the influence of Cao Wenjin, Cao Yunshang's business philosophy tends to be conservative, and he also looks at long-term investment.

  But now Chu Huan's behavior has overturned all her previous imaginations for the second time. The last time was when Chu Huan attacked Tianhua toys.

   As for Chu Huan's behavior in North America, Cao Yunshang did not see it with his own eyes, so there was no psychological fluctuation.

  In just one day, Chu Huan's money has already exceeded the annual profit of some listed companies.

   Such a situation had to make Cao Yunshang feel incredible.

   "There is nothing to regret. I have been planning for such a long time, how could I sell my stock before it doubled!"

  Chu Huan said with a smile.

  Cao Yunshang nodded. She knew Chu Huan very well. When Chu Huan wanted to get a loan from the bank and had to do this, Cao Yunshang could already see how serious Chu Huan was about this matter.

   "To be honest, if I were just an ordinary shareholder, I would be moved by Landmark's announcement of the reason for the acquisition in the newspaper!"

  Cao Yunshang thought of the content published in the newspaper before.

  Today, Hong Kong Land not only published a statement on the major newspapers in Xiangjiang that it would acquire the milk company, but also included a reason for the acquisition.

  The board of directors of Hongkong Land firmly believes that, for the benefit of shareholders, Hongkong Land should strengthen and expand the hotel and catering industry, which already has strong strength.

  The proposed merger with the Milk Company would be a further action consistent with this policy.

  The interests of the executives and employees of the milk company are protected, and joining the enlarged group will make their future better.

  Maintaining the milk company's independent and self-contained status and quality will also be the group's policy.

  The combined hotel, catering and food group will become one of the most important groups of its kind in the Pacific region.

  It will provide the shareholders of both parties with the opportunity to participate in a group with scattered businesses and related relationships, and its resources are respectively invested in the three fastest-growing industries in the region-real estate, entertainment and catering.

  The enhanced financial strength of the above-mentioned group will allow the Milk Company to expand its business in due course.

  Hongkong Land Company has always been recognized as a well-managed real estate professional organization, which is enough to assist Dairy Milk Company to obtain favorable long-term development of the remaining real estate properties.

  The geographical distribution of the institutions with equity interests of the two groups and the status established in each region will enhance the status of both parties in developing business capabilities in a wide area.

In this explanation of the reasons for the acquisition, Hongkong Land described to Milk Company shareholders the long-term prospects of the comprehensive large-scale enterprise group formed after the merger of the two companies. The advantages.

  Finally, Hongkong Land stated: "The board of directors affirms that the proposed merger of shares is extremely beneficial to the shareholders of both parties."

  In order to strengthen the attractiveness of the share exchange proposal to the shareholders of Milk Company, Hongkong Land also hired a professional company to revaluate assets.

  At the same time, Hongkong Land promised its shareholders that the dividend in 1972 would be no less than HK$1.2, an increase of 26% over the previous year, the dividend in 1973 would be HK$1.5, an increase of 25%, and the dividend in 1974 would be HK$2.02, an increase of 35%.

   It is precisely because of this acquisition that many people who hold milk company stocks are full of longing for the future, and the stock prices of the two companies have soared.

   "This is just the beginning, and more exciting things are yet to come. Just wait, the stock prices of the two companies will definitely soar in the next period of time."

   Regarding Chu Huan's speculation, Cao Yunshang no longer has any objections.

   "I'm just a little surprised. Now that a day has passed, why doesn't the milk company have the slightest reaction to Landmark's acquisition!"

  This morning, all the major newspapers in Xiangjiang published the statement of Landmark’s acquisition of the Dairy Company, but the reaction of the Dairy Company afterwards was quite intriguing, because the Dairy Company did not respond to the acquisition announcement.

"When you attacked Tianhua Toys for the second time before, Qin Shihong held a press conference that day. Whether it was Zhou Xinian, Qi Dezun, John Madden, or Ke Lun, they were no worse than Qin Shihong, even worse than Qin Shihong. Qin Shihong is even more powerful!"

  Qi Dezun Hong Kong's four major British-funded consortia Hutchison International Taipan!

  John Madden, Hong Kong's four major British consortiums, Wheelock Taipan!

  Executive Director and General Manager of Curran Milk Company!

   Plus Zhou Xinian, chairman of the board of directors of the milk company who has a pivotal position in Xiangjiang!

   With such a luxurious lineup, Cao Yunshang couldn't figure out why they didn't respond after a day.

   They said that they wanted to publish a statement in a newspaper. It is impossible for a newspaper to publish it today, but they can also hold a press conference, or even make a statement on TV. If it is not possible, they can also ask the newspaper to print the newspaper!

   Only the current situation makes Cao Yunshang very puzzled!

  Chu Huan said with a smile: "You said it all, there are so many people, who do you listen to? I think they should still be arguing at this time!"

  In fact, Chu Huan's guess was not wrong at all. At this time, Zhou Xinian and the others were indeed arguing together, and they had been arguing all afternoon.

   But even so, there was still no result.

  That night, when these people separated, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.

  55-year-old Qi Dezun sat in his silver Rolls-Royce and left the milk company with a gloomy face.

  At this time, Qi Dezun was very angry. He didn't understand why these people didn't listen to him, why they didn't dare to fight with Yihe.

  Although Jardine is the largest consortium in Xiangjiang after HSBC, they are no worse than Jardine together, so Qi Dezun thinks this fight can be fought.

  As long as they can successfully avoid being acquired by Jardines, Hutchison International will hopefully surpass Jardines in the future!

   "Hmph, these people have their own ideas and want to defeat Yihe, it's difficult!"

  Qi Dezun thought angrily.

   "No matter what, I still have to convince them tomorrow. Even if they want to surrender, they have to show Jardine their power. Only in this way can they get the most benefits!"

  Qi Dezun understands that he has no way to fight against the board of directors of the entire milk company. If he had known that Jardine was trying to attract the attention of the milk company, he should have bought more shares of the milk company in the first place!

  Qi Dezun was in a bad mood, and Zhou Xinian's mood was quite complicated at this time. If he was a teenager, Zhou Xinian would never have such complicated thoughts. Although Jardine is powerful, he is not a persimmon that people can pinch casually.

  It's a pity that Zhou Xinian is 69 years old at this time, and he has already passed the age of ambition.

   Zhou Xinian's mood is complicated, not because he has decided to give up the milk company, but because he wants to fight but is worried, wants to lose but is not reconciled!

  Under such complicated moods, Zhou Xinian returned to his home.

   "Master, a Malaysian businessman named Guo Henian called you just now, saying that he is your junior and wants to visit you before you go to work tomorrow!"

   After meeting Zhou Xinian, the servants of the Zhou family immediately told Zhou Xinian what happened at home today!

   "Guo Henian?" Zhou Xinian thought for a while, and said to himself, "Why did he come to Xiangjiang?"

  Although there were doubts in his heart, Zhou Xinian still said: "Got it."

  Next day!

   Zhou Xinian, who has passed the age of bed-ridden, gets up early. Like many wealthy people in Xiangjiang, Zhou Xinian likes to do a set of Tai Chi to keep healthy after waking up early.

   But Zhou Xinian obviously couldn't complete a complete set of punches today. Not long after the start, Guo Henian, who was in a suit, came to the garden of Zhou Xinian's villa under the leadership of Zhou's servants.

   "Master, Mr. Guo is here!"

   After finishing speaking, he handed Zhou Xinian a towel.

  Zhou Xinian wiped the sweat off his face, and chatted with Guo Henian: "You haven't been to Xiangjiang for a while, why are you here today?"

  Guo Henian looks a little thin, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, it can be seen that he must have been a handsome guy when he was young.

   "Mr. Zhou, I am afraid that the entire Southeast Asia knows about the anti-takeover and takeover battle between your milk company and Hongkong Land!" Guo Henian said with a relaxed expression.

   Zhou Xinian smiled wryly and said, "It's not my milk company, I'm just the chairman of the board of directors of the milk company!"

   After a pause, Zhou Xinian looked at Guo Henian and asked, "I just didn't expect you to be a lobbyist invited by Landmark. When did you, Guo Henian, have such a good relationship with Landmark?"

   At this time, Zhou Xinian also figured it out. At such a sensitive moment, Guo Henian, who seldom came to Xiangjiang, and even seldom appeared in public, came to see him at this time.

  Besides what outsiders jokingly called the "Bull War" he couldn't think of anything else.

  Since he came for the 'Zhi Niu War', and no one invited Guo Henian on his side, Guo Henian could only come for Landmark.

Guo Henian waved his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, don't make fun of me. Even if Landmark wants to invite a lobbyist, it is impossible to find me, but I am indeed here for the 'Zhi Niu War' this time. !"

   Zhou Xinian had doubts in his heart. He was not a lobbyist hired by Hongkong Land, nor a helper of their milk company. So what is Guo Henian doing?

   "Let's explain it clearly. Now that I'm older, my brain is not as good as before."

Guo Henian did not play charades with Zhou Xinian, and directly said: "The thing is like this, one of my nephews has 190,000 shares of Milk Company in his hands, and he asked me to ask Mr. Zhou if he is interested in buying these 190,000 shares. As a means of countering land acquisition?"

Zhou Xinian's heart was shocked. Although 190,000 shares are not many for the entire milk company to issue stocks, if he can suddenly have these 190,000 shares in his hands at this time, then his right to speak on the board of directors is very small. It's not the same.

   Zhou Xinian had to admit that he was a little moved at this moment.

  So Zhou Xinian tentatively asked: "Then which of your nephews is going to sell it at what price?"

  Guo Henian chuckled and said, "Not much, 270 Hong Kong dollars per share!"

  Zhou Xinian directly waved his hand and said: "This price is impossible. At the close of the market yesterday, the stock price of the milk company was only 188 Hong Kong dollars per share. Now he has directly increased the price by so much. No one in Xiangjiang will buy it!"

Guo Henian said indifferently: "Mr. Zhou, at this moment and at that moment, I think even if there are various voices on the board of directors of your milk company, no matter what, you can't be so willing to give the milk company to me. land?

  Since this is the case, you and I both understand that HK$188 is definitely not the highest point of the milk company’s stock price! "

Zhou Xinian still waved his hand and said, "That's too high. Which of your nephews is simply a lion. He should know that even if we really got his 190,000 shares, it will play a big role in this acquisition battle." The effect is also limited!"

  Guo Henian then persuaded him a few more words, seeing that Zhou Xinian refused to agree to anything, and finally even lowered the price with Guo Henian to buy the 190,000 shares from the milk company at a price of HK$135!

  Hearing this, Guo Henian knew that it was impossible to reach a consensus with Zhou Xinian.

   "Since this is the case, then I will stop nagging Mr. Zhou!"

  Guo Henian got up and was about to leave.

   Zhou Xinian finally said: "Happy New Year, for the sake of our acquaintance, if your nephew sells his stocks, please let me know in advance!"

  Guo Henian nodded and said, "That's natural."

  Although 190,000 shares are not many, Zhou Xinian can know where the 190,000 shares have gone at the first time.

  After Guo Henian left Zhou's house, Zhou Xinian immediately changed his clothes and went to the milk company.

  This news must be known to the entire milk company board of directors as soon as possible.

  At the same time, Zhou Xinian also needs to know what they think.

  After Guo Henian left Zhou's house, he got into his own car, but Cao Wenjin's confidant Zhongbo drove him.

   "Mr. Guo, Master is already waiting for you at the hotel!"

   At this time, Guo Henian has not yet settled in Xiangjiang, and naturally he has not purchased property in Xiangjiang!

  In fact, after Guo Henian moved to Xiangjiang, the place where he lived most was still his own Shangri-La Hotel, not his home.

   Arriving at the hotel, Cao Wenjin was already waiting for Guo Henian in the suite, and naturally Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang were with Cao Wenjin.

   "Brother Guo, I'm sorry to trouble you this time!"

  After seeing Guo Henian, Cao Wenjin smiled and preached.

  Cao Wenjin is two years younger than Guo Henian!

  Guo Henian smiled and waved his hands and said, "It's nothing to worry about. I'm also very interested in this takeover battle, and I want to see whether Hongkong Land wins or the cows fight back!"

  Cao Wenjin asked: "Then what do you think now?"

  Guo Henian sighed and said: "Zhou Xinian is old, and the milk company is now just like Zhou Xinian, also old!"

   Obviously, Guo Henian is not optimistic about the milk company this time.

  Cao Wenjin laughed, and said: "By the way, I haven't introduced you yet. This is Chu Huan in the black and white image. Next to him is Yunshang, so I don't need to introduce it!"

  Cao Yunshang said sweetly: "Uncle Guo!"

  Guo Henian laughed, and said, "Yunshang is getting more and more beautiful."

  Cao Yunshang coquettishly said: "Uncle Guo has always been beautiful, okay?"

   "Okay, okay, Uncle Guo made a mistake!"

  Seeing the end of the pleasantries between the two, Chu Huan said with a smile: "Uncle Guo is bothering you this time!"

When looking at Chu Huan, Guo Henian showed admiration in his eyes, and said: "Chu Huan, Xiangjiang's rising star, I have heard of your name in Malaysia, the last time you went to Malaysia, Wen Jin specially gave it to you. I called, but you didn't come to see me, why? Did you look down on Uncle Guo?"

  Chu Huan quickly laughed and said, "How could it be? I know that you are very busy, Uncle Guo, and I am just afraid of delaying your work!"

"Haha!" Guo Henian laughed loudly, and said, "I have finally seen your ability to do business. You were able to get 190,000 shares of Milk Company when no one was prepared. This ability is popular among the younger generation. , I haven't seen it yet.

  Now I finally know why you were able to catch up with Yunshang, you really can talk! "

   "Uncle Guo is joking!" Chu Huan said.

  Cao Wenjin said from the side: "Okay, let's stop here for the greetings. You just went to see Zhou Xinian, what did he say?"

  Guo Henian did not answer Cao Wenjin immediately, but looked at Chu Huan and asked, "Ah Huan, since you have such a good eye for business, how should Zhou Xinian answer me?"

  Chu Huan thought for a while, and said: "Just now Uncle Guo said that Zhou Xinian is old. It seems that the other party doesn't want to take this risk!"

Guo Henian nodded appreciatively, and said: "That's true. Although Zhou Xinian was a little bit attracted to the stocks in your hands, he couldn't accept your asking price, and you didn't want to lower the price, so in the end Zhou Xinian gave up. The chance to get that 190,000 shares!"

Cao Wenjin said: "It is indeed Zhou Xi's character in handling affairs in the past few years. 190,000 shares, 2.70 Hong Kong dollars per share, need 51.3 million Hong Kong dollars. If the milk company can't keep it, when the stock price of the milk company falls back to the normal level, he will You will lose money!"

  Guo Henian nodded, looked at Chu Huan again and asked, "Ah Huan, have you already guessed Zhou Xinian's decision, why didn't you see a hint of disappointment on your face?"

Chu Huan said: "It's not enough to be disappointed. Anyway, there must be no shortage of buyers for the 190,000 shares of the Milk Company in my hand. If it doesn't work, it's nothing more than throwing them into the stock market, although this will cause the stock price to suffer some drops. , but not too much less!"

   "Selling to Zhou Xinian, or selling to other people, is nothing more than wanting to end this matter quickly!"

  Hearing Chu Huan's explanation, both Zhou Xinian and Cao Wenjin showed appreciation.

   "Among young people, there are very few who can be as calm as you in this kind of thing!" Guo Henian sighed again.

  Cao Wenjin showed a meaningful expression, and said: "Now that the bait has been thrown out, let's see which fish takes the bait!"

  Chu Huan and the others nodded.

  Guo Henian said: "Zhou Xinian should have arrived at the milk company by this time. I think he will use this matter to talk about it at the meeting of the board of directors."

   Speaking of this, Guo Henian looked at Chu Huan again. Guo Henian really admired Chu Huan's current performance, and it was precisely because of this that he wanted to see how Chu Huan viewed this matter.

   "A Huan, who do you think will buy the 190,000 shares from you in the end?"

Chu Huan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I can't guess this, it might be Qi Dezun, it might be John Madden, of course it might be Henry Keswick, or even the whole milk company, this time it's like Uncle Cao said Just like that, see which fish is the first to take the bait!"

   Guo Henian was not disappointed that Chu Huan did not give an accurate answer. As Chu Huan said, at this time, no one could guess who could not help but come to him first.

   On the second day of Xiangjiang, the whole people still paid attention to the "Bull War".

   But to the surprise of Hong Kong, the milk company has not responded so far, which also disappointed many shareholders who own the milk company.

  Whether you agree to the acquisition of Hongkong Land or reject the acquisition of Hongkong Land, you must always give an answer.

  But the response of the milk company is really slow enough.

  Chu Huan, who came out of the hotel, returned to Fengwu Securities together with Cao Yunshang. Looking at the stocks of the milk company that were still on sale, Chu Huan also had a feeling of absurdity.

  If this kind of acquisition is left a few years later, according to Xiangjiang's laws, the milk company will suspend its trading, but not now.

   Moreover, the stock price of Milk Company at this time is not rising at the same rate as yesterday. By the end of the afternoon, the highest single share price of Milk Company that day was only infinitely close to 200 Hong Kong dollars.

  However, Chu Huan is not worried about the current situation. At this time, Xiangjiang's securities market is not mature, and this behavior is just normal.

   Now Chu Huan is waiting, as long as there is new news to stimulate the market, the stock prices of these two companies will soar again.

   But to Chu Huan's surprise, as of this evening, no one has called Guo Henian to ask about stocks!

   "It seems that they are also waiting, now let's see who can lose their temper first!"

  Chu Huan just thought about it briefly, and then understood the reason. If today's news had just spread, someone would rush to find Guo Henian, and he would only be at a disadvantage during the negotiation process!

   Now, anyone with a discerning eye knows that the current stock price of Milk Company is obviously inflated. When this acquisition war ends in the future, no matter who wins or loses, the stock price of Milk Company will inevitably be cut in half.

  At that time, the stock of the milk company in Chu Huan's hands will be worthless.

So the other party is waiting for Chu Huan to take the initiative to lower the price, but Chu Huan is not in a hurry at all. As I have said before, the big deal is to sell the milk company when the stock price is the highest. People earn less.

  This is the benefit of knowing the progress of this matter clearly.

  So in the process of testing each other's psychological bottom line, the time came to November 2nd!

  However, there is still no response from the milk company in Hong Kong. They are so calm, their company is about to be acquired by others, and the members of their board of directors are still quarreling internally.

   How can I have time to respond to people outside!

  As for Hongkong Land, they didn’t respond either. They were making a fortune silently. Since the milk company didn’t respond, it would naturally make some weak-hearted people feel that the milk company was planning to just lie down.

  So they couldn't help the anxiety in their hearts, and they took the lead in finding Hongkong Land, and exchanged the shares of the Milk Company in their hands for Hongkong Land's shares!

  Landmark likes this, otherwise the two sides will come and go and quarrel a few times, which will only stimulate the market and quarrel the stock price of the milk company to a higher height!

  The market reaction was clear.

  Because of the lack of new news for two consecutive days, the stock price of Milk Company began to soften. Not only did it not increase, but it also fell to the level of 191 Hong Kong dollars per share when the market closed!

   Seeing such a situation, Liu Zhiyuan became a little anxious.

   "Young Master Huan, we have already made a lot of money, why don't we sell the stocks in our hands as soon as the market opens tomorrow, in case the milk company has not responded, the stock price will have to fall!"

   "At that time, we will lose more."

  Chu Huan looked at Liu Zhiyuan who was in a hurry, and said with a smile: "How can you play stocks with such poor mental quality? Isn't it normal for stock prices to rise?

  Don't worry, the milk company won't be unresponsive. Do you think they are really willing to give such a big piece of cake to others? "

  Liu Zhiyuan still said worriedly: "But it's been three days now, and the milk company hasn't responded yet. This is not normal!"

  The company's equity distribution is so fragmented, and the power is not concentrated enough. Under such an environment, it would be strange if the milk company responded quickly.

  But Chu Huan didn't bother to explain to Liu Zhiyuan at this time.

   "I know it well, you go back first!"

   Seeing what Chu Huan said, Liu Zhiyuan didn't dare to say anything, so he left resentfully.

   "Liu Zhiyuan is just worried about you!" Cao Yunshang stood beside Chu Huan and preached.

  Chu Huan said with a smile: "I know, but it's too troublesome to explain. I think the milk company's response to this matter should come soon!"

  Cao Yunshang nodded.

   Sure enough, on the second day, when all the citizens in Hong Kong thought that the milk company would still be the same as the previous two days, there was no response.

  The milk company's response appeared so suddenly!

  However, their response was not a direct refusal, but a statement that they would hire Luo Fuzi & Sons (London) Co., Ltd. as a consultant to study Hongkong's "takeover proposal"!

   Also, the next chapter is at eight in the morning~

  

  

  (end of this chapter)