Chapter 502 The Four Great Consortiums of Xiangjiang (7K chapter, please subscribe~)

  On the plane from Los Angeles to Xiangjiang.

  Chu Huan was leaning on the sofa in the first-class cabin, holding a copy of today's "Los Angeles Times" in his hand, and what Chu Huan was reading was the headlines on the front page of the "Los Angeles Times".

  ‘An acquisition that changed the landscape of Hollywood! ’ – Los Angeles Times.

  When Chu Huan boarded the plane from Los Angeles to Xiangjiang, it actually represented the completion of Vertex Pictures' acquisition of Disney.

  Under the dollar offensive, Disney shareholders quickly fell, and what caused this chain reaction was the reason why Edward Disney sold his Disney stock.

   It took less than three days for Vertex Pictures to become Disney's largest shareholder.

  The next step is for Vertex Pictures to acquire the remaining shares and complete the process of delisting and privatization. There is no need for Chu Huan to participate.

   "Boss, it's a little strange!" Wu Shuhan, who was sitting next to Chu Huan, was holding today's "Los Angeles Times" in his hand. After reading the above content, he seemed a little confused.

  Chu Huan turned his head to look at Wu Shuhan, and said, "Do you want to ask why there is no response from Ronald Miller?"

  Wu Shuhan nodded and said: "That's right, the process went too smoothly. Ronald Miller didn't even make any resistance, and let Vertex Pictures become Disney's largest shareholder. This is not in line with common sense!"

   Chu Huan didn't know about the discussion between Ronald Miller and Wayne Durant. At this time, Chu Huan only analyzed based on the current situation.

"It's not that he doesn't want to take action, but that time doesn't allow it. From the time when Vertex Pictures acquired Disney to when Vertex Pictures became Disney's largest shareholder, the time in between is too short. Ronald Miller didn't time to react.

   And I believe that this person must have ideas, but the situation is changing so fast that the counterattack plans he thought of before are no longer effective.

If I were him, when I first learned about this, I might write something about the relationship between Vertex Pictures and Alder Commercial Bank. For example, Alder Commercial Bank provided a loan to Vertex Pictures to complete the loss. "acquisition"

  A 20% premium to Disney’s stock price to acquire Disney’s stock is not a complete acquisition in the eyes of most North American financial professionals.

  Especially now that Disney’s situation is not good. As for Disney’s future development, whether it can match this premium, and even if it does, how long it will take is a matter for discussion.

   But in any case, what is certain is that many people think that a 20% premium is a price that is beyond the scope of investment.

   Therefore, this acquisition is not perfect. If this is the case, some people will naturally criticize Alder Commercial Bank, which provides funds for Vertex Films.

   But still the same sentence, things are developing too fast, so fast that the card in Ronald Miller's hand has not had time to play, and it has already expired.

   Vertex Pictures, which has become Disney's major shareholder, does not matter whether their investment makes money or loses money at this time.

   After all, the money has already been spent!

  At this stage, what Ronald Miller needs to consider is no longer how to fight back against Vertex Pictures and Chu Huan. What needs to be considered is how to ensure that his rights and interests will not be harmed in the next thing.

Maybe in the future, after the dust settles on the matter of Disney, he will still use this matter as a means to attack Chu Huan, but this is definitely something that is done on the premise of ensuring his own interests. .

  Even at this time, Ronald Miller wanted to send Chu Huan directly to hell.

   "But we didn't use the deposit from Alder Commercial Bank!" Wu Shuhan preached seriously after listening to Chu Huan's description.

  Chu Huan said with a smile: "Yes, so if Ronald Miller really wants to use this method to deal with us in the future, then he can only die worse."

Thinking of that possibility, Wu Shuhan couldn't help showing a smile, and said, "I think Ronald Miller, no matter how miserable he is, shouldn't be as miserable as Wayne Durant. He just found a high-level job at Disney. , I just worked for a month, and I lost my job."

   Regarding the ending of Wayne Durant, Chu Huan didn't even pay attention to it. To Chu Huan, Wayne Durant is just an insignificant person.

  But Kelly doesn't think so. Since this person was kicked out of Alder Commercial Bank by her man before, isn't it a matter of course that she kicks this person out of Disney now?

  So after becoming the chairman of Disney's board of directors and officially taking over Disney, the first thing Kylie did was to drive Wayne Durant out of Disney.

  Wayne Durant lost his job twice in a row within a month, and because of his experience at Disney, he was destined to never make a living in Los Angeles again.

   Regarding this matter, Ronald Miller resolutely protested, but it was useless. He could hardly keep his own shares, and it was impossible for him to keep Durant.

   "Okay, the affairs in North America have come to an end, let's take a good rest, there is still a big show waiting for us to enjoy in Xiangjiang!"

  Chu Huan lowered his sofa, lay down on it, put on the blindfold, and prepared to have a good sleep.

  Wu Shuhan looked at Chu Huan who was lying not far away from him, and his heart was still not calm. The longer he stayed by Chu Huan's side, the more he discovered Chu Huan's mystery.

   I believe that no one in Xiangjiang could have imagined that Chu Huan not only acquired a commercial bank during his stay in North America, but also bought Disney, one of the eight major Hollywood studios, by the way.

  The plane arrived in Xiangjiang the next day.

  Chu Huan, who returned to Xiangjiang, went directly to his villa at No. 12, Mount Kellett Road, preparing for a good night's sleep and going to Qi Dezun's reception at night.

Cao Yunshang was still in Europe. When Chu Huan returned to the Chu Family Manor, he was naturally the only one. Originally, Chu Huan had promised Kelly to take Kelly to Europe to meet Cao Yunshang, but it took a while because of the Disney business. The time is ending, and Chu Huan doesn't like staying in North America very much, so I decided to wait until this year's Chinese New Year to see you again!

Although Chu Huan's acquisition of Alder Commercial Bank in North America caused a huge sensation on Wall Street and in North America, in fact, at this time, Xiangjiang's full attention was on the acquisition of Wheelock, so there was nothing in Xiangjiang. People know about Chu Huan in North America.

  So when Chu Huan and Miao Kexiu in evening gowns came to Qi Dezun's villa on Shanding Road, not many people showed any surprised expressions.

   Even Miao Kexiu, who was by Chu Huan's side, showed a nervous expression at this moment. This was the first time for her to follow Chu Huan's side and participate in such a business event.

   "Don't be nervous, just treat it as if you are filming a movie!"

  Chu Huan felt the tension of Miao Kexiu next to him, lightly patted Miao Kexiu on his shoulder and spoke with a smile on the back of his hand.

   "Yes!" Miao Kexiu nodded heavily. In fact, despite being nervous, Miao Kexiu was still very happy in her heart.

  Participating in such activities with Chu Huan is usually accompanied by Cao Yunshang, but today he is by Chu Huan's side, which shows that Chu Huan officially introduced his identity to the Xiangjiang business community.

   The two of them walked into the living room that had been decorated as a ball hall. The people here were the same as Chu Huan and Miao Kexiu, all in suits and evening gowns!

   "Hello, Mr. Chu, I, Zheng Zhizhi of Jiehe Group, please give me some advice from Mr. Chu!"

  As soon as he walked into the living room, someone came forward to say hello.

   "It turned out to be Zheng Weng, who has known his name for a long time. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Chu Huan said with a smile.

   Speaking of the Zheng family in Xiangjiang, the most famous one is of course the Zheng Yutong family in New World.

  But in fact there is another Zheng family in Xiangjiang, and the Zheng Zhizhi in front of him is the contemporary head of another Zheng family in Xiangjiang.

  Jiehe Group, owned by the Zheng Zhizhi family, is one of the pioneers in the manufacturing industry with the longest history in Hong Kong. As early as the 1920s, the Zheng family had established a family-style workshop, Jiehe, in their hometown of Chaozhou!

  However, like many businessmen who came to Xiangjiang, when the war broke out, the Zheng family left Chaozhou and came to Xiangjiang to continue to establish their own Jiehe.

  The Zheng family mainly engaged in metal products in the early days of the Xiangjiang factory, including steel helmets, tableware, gas masks, and shovels for the military.

Later, Jiehe stopped production during the Japanese occupation period. In 1947, the four brothers Cheng Zhizhi, Zheng Yaoze, Zheng Zhiyi and Zheng Zhirong jointly founded Jiehe Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The initial business was to organize ports and wharfs for the Hong Kong government and eliminate major waterways, including demolition. Ships, etc., and then the scrap steel obtained from ship breaking was rolled to make steel that was urgently needed by the construction industry in Xiangjiang at that time.

   Later, Jiehe opened a branch factory to produce copper sheets, lead sheets, flashlights, alarm clocks, etc. By the end of the 1950s, it had become a large-scale enterprise group.

  In the 1960s and 1970s, Chia Wo Group cooperated with Japanese and Australian manufacturers to purchase land and set up factories in Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon and Tsing Yi Island to produce copper alloy sheets for high-end tableware and utensils, as well as aluminum alloy containers.

  At that time, the economies of Hong Kong and the Far East took off, and ordinary people's lives improved, and the demand for high-end tableware increased greatly.

  At the end of the 1960s, Heung Kong Shipping entered the era of containerization. The major shipping companies had an urgent demand for containers, and Jiehe's business was booming.

In the process of operation, Jiehe purchased a large amount of land in Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O and Tsing Yi Island. With the vigorous development of real estate and the stock market, in July 1973, the Zheng brothers formed Jiehe's properties into Jielian Enterprise Branch. The listing was split and the business expanded to real estate.

More than ten years later, at the end of the 1980s, the group run by Zheng has become a large-scale enterprise group. Its subsidiaries include Jiehe Property, Jiehe Industry, Jiezhong Paper, Jiehe Kobelco, Jiehe Group, Meiya kitchenware, Thai steel factory, etc., business includes real estate, paper, enamel, metal, computer, clock, steel, lead sheet, finance, insurance, etc., together with overseas companies, employs more than 10,000 employees.

  Zheng Zhizhi said in a simple and deep way: "It is a pity that Mr. Chu quit early in the acquisition of Wheelock. It is really a great loss for our Chinese businessmen!"

  Chu Huan smiled indifferently and said, "There is nothing to lose, and opportunities will always be found."

  Zheng Zhizhi nodded and said: "Naturally, I believe that Director Chu will definitely have better opportunities in the future!"

   "What opportunity?"

   While Chu Huan was chatting with Zheng Zhizhi, a hearty laughter came, and Michael Kadoorie came over.

   "Since Mr. Chu's friend is here, I will take my leave first. I hope to have more opportunities to contact Mr. Chu in the future!" Zheng Zhizhi said with a smile.

   "That's natural, Huarenhang welcomes Zheng Weng as a guest at any time!"

When Zheng Zhizhi left, Mi Gao Jiali first greeted Miao Kexiu with a smile, and then asked Chu Huan curiously: "Ah Huan, where have you been these days, such a lively drama in Xiangjiang It’s really a pity that I didn’t participate in it!”

  Chu Huan said with a smile: "I don't have any regrets. I read all the newspapers for the past few days before I came here. I still know what happened."

   "Why did I forget, you are the one who will" At this point, Mi Gao Jiali suddenly lowered his voice, and said to Chu Huan: "It was you who sold Zhang Yuliang's shares in Wheelock to Hehe International."

The people who have the least understanding of this matter are ordinary Xiangjiang citizens. They don’t even know how Hehe International suddenly owns so many shares of Wheelock. In the end, Hehe International won.

One floor further down, there are some well-informed people in the business world. They know that the reason why Hehe International was able to acquire Wheelock successfully was because they got Zhang Yuliang's shares in Wheelock, but they don't know why Zhang Yuliang did it. Will sell Defeng shares to Hehe International.

  The innermost layer is people like Michael Kadoorie. They know that it was Chu Huan who sold Zhang Yuliang's shares in Wheelock to Hehe International.

  Chu Huan smiled, and said: "So, I can be considered to have participated in this battle, right?"

  Migao Kadoorie nodded and said, "Naturally forget it. If other people find out about this, I'm afraid they'll just go crazy."

   "For their health, it's better not to let them know!" Chu Huan teased.

  Although they were chatting with Michael Kadoorie, the four of them were still walking slowly towards the center of the ball, passing by people who took the initiative to say hello to Chu Huan.

  No one would dare to underestimate Chu Huan's existence just because Chu Huan's Jiaku was the first to withdraw from the Wheelock acquisition case, unless it was because he didn't want to hang out in Xiangjiang.

  When Chu Huan and Michael Kadoorie came to the center of the ball, they saw Qi Dezun surrounded by the crowd.

   At this moment, Qi Dezun's prestige in Xiangjiang reached its peak.

  After the acquisition of Wheelock, Hehe International officially became one of the four major consortiums in Hong Kong, and it is no longer the four major conglomerates in Hong Kong that were previously known.

  The four consortiums of Jiaku, HSBC, Jardine, and Hehe International Xiangjiang!

   This is no longer simply the name of the Xiangjiang business community.

   Just today, Xiangjiang's "Letter" published a report.

  ‘Xiangjiang’s new business structure—four consortiums! ’--"Letter"

   In this report, "Economic Journal" analyzed a series of factors based on the comprehensive strength, social influence, and financial resources of all Xiangjiang consortiums.

  Finally, the four consortiums of Jiaku, HSBC, Jardine, and Hehe International were collectively referred to as the four major consortiums of Xiangjiang, replacing the previous statement that the four major foreign firms of Xiangjiang and the five tigers of real estate.

  The citizens of Xiangjiang, who have always been keen on this kind of ranking, also admitted this statement immediately.

  The Jiaku department under the name of Chu Huan is a leader in the five major industries of media, animation, games, clothing, and real estate in Xiangjiang, and even in every industry.

   There is no problem with being selected.

   HSBC, not to mention, just the title of Xiangjiang quasi-central bank is enough to explain the status of HSBC in Xiangjiang.

   It is also no problem to be selected!

Jardine, previously with HSBC, the Jockey Club, and the Hong Kong government, is called the real ruler of Xiangjiang. Well deserved!

   There is no problem with being selected!

Originally, there were only these three consortiums, but with the successful acquisition of Wheelock by Hehe International, the size suddenly became huge. Therefore, although some people think that the horse club should be included in the four major consortiums.

  But in the end, he still accepted the selection of Hehe International.

   After all, the Horse Club is not a consortium.

  When Chu Huan came, he happened to see Sha Ya from HSBC and Niu Bijian from Jardine were chatting happily with Qi Dezun. After seeing Chu Huan, the three happily invited them over.

  Chu Huan joined them, and the dance staff arranged by Qi Dezun, seeing this situation, hurriedly took a camera to take a photo of the four talking and laughing happily.

  I believe that the major newspapers in Xiangjiang will definitely be willing to pay a large price for this photo tomorrow.

  Death to the staff, thinking happily.

   "Mr. Chu, you are the last one to arrive, and you will be punished for drinking later!"

  Niu Bijian was smiling all over his face no matter how wary he was of Chu Huan on such an occasion.

  Sha Ya also smiled and said: "That's right, such a big thing happened in Xiangjiang, and it's really a great pity for Xiangjiang's business community that Director Chu is not in Xiangjiang!"

  Chu Huan responded: "Master Sha Ya, I think you are teasing me!"

  Sha Ya was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mr. Chu is joking, there is still that person in Xiangjiang who dares to tease Mr. Chu!"

  Although Sha Ya and Niu Bijian control HSBC and Jardine Heung, the two super consortiums of Xiangjiang, they are more of a professional manager.

   That is to say, all the glory they have now is given to them by HSBC and Jardine behind them, but after they leave their current position, the aura on them will completely disappear.

  Chu Huan is different from Qi Dezun. At least in the eyes of outsiders, Qi Dezun is the same as Chu Huan. They are both the actual controllers of their own group. Even if they leave their current positions, they are still the most powerful figures in Xiangjiang.

   "It's all just floating clouds, so what if it's in this position, won't it be involuntary!"

  Chu Huan spoke with a wry smile.

Sha Ya and Niu Bijian were taken aback for a moment, and then they understood what Chu Huan meant. According to the previous record, Chu Huan was definitely one of the forces most likely to win Wheelock, but because the Hong Kong government and The British government's participation caused Chu Huan to lose such an opportunity at the beginning.

   I think Chu Huan posted this because of this matter.

  Qi Dezun, who understands the matter and really thinks about it, looks at Chu Huan's acting skills with the two of them here, and shakes his head helplessly.

  The four of them didn't communicate too much, they just chatted briefly and then separated.

   But Chu Huan would not feel any free time, because Chu Huan, who had just stepped out of their circle, saw Roy Bentley walking over with a smile on his face.

   "Why didn't you see your dear?"

  Chu Huan said with a smile.

  Roy Bentley's face changed slightly, he took the hand of his wife beside him, and said, "Ah Huan, you can eat indiscriminately, but you can't talk nonsense. Isn't my Darling right beside me?"

  Chu Huan laughed and said, "I'm talking about Shen Bi!"

  Hearing that Chu Huan was referring to Shen Bi, Roy Bentley showed a relaxed smile, and then he couldn't restrain a smug smile.

   "Shen Bi is sick, and has been sick for several days, and"

   Speaking of this, Roy Bentley even looked around for a while, and then whispered to Chu Huan in a low voice and couldn't hold back his excitement: "The company has now formally discussed the transfer of Shen Bi back to Japan!"

  At the beginning, Shen Bi was transferred to Xiangjiang because of his outstanding performance in Japan.

  Although the development of Japan is better than that of Xiangjiang, the status of HSBC in Japan is far behind that of HSBC in Xiangjiang.

  The transfer of Shen Bi to Japan has already shown that Shen Bi was completely defeated in the competition with Roy Bentley!

  Thinking of this, Chu Huan seriously said to Roy Bentley: "Roy, then I want to congratulate you!"

  Roy Bentley tried his best to make his smile look reserved enough, and said: "Ah Huan, you have to take care of HSBC's business in the future!"

   "That's natural!"

  Chu Huan preached with a smile on his face.

   Replacing Shen Bi with Roy Bentley was something Chu Huan had planned several years ago. Now that he finally saw the results, Chu Huan was naturally very happy.

After the two chatted for a few words, they were interrupted by others. It is obvious that Shen Bi's situation has spread in the Xiangjiang business circle, and Roy Bentley has also become the official prince of HSBC. He is about to take office, and there are naturally many people who are fawning on Roy Bentley at this time.

  At Chu Huan's side, Guo Desheng, Zheng Yutong, Zhao Congyan, and Tang Jiqian were more.

  The four of them, like the others, first greeted Miao Kexiu with a smile, and then chatted with Chu Huan.

These four people all know Chu Huan well. Since Chu Huan brought Miao Kexiu to the scene at this time, he naturally recognized Miao Kexiu's identity, so no matter whether they are officially married or not, they still have the respect they deserve. of.

   "Ah Huan, that kid Ah Chun couldn't turn the corner last time, don't be as knowledgeable as him!" Zheng Yutong said to Chu Huan with a smile.

  Chu Huan knew that what Zheng Yutong was talking about was about selling Defeng shares to Hehe International.

   "Uncle Zheng, that incident has already passed, besides, didn't Chunguan come back later?"

  Zheng Yutong laughed and said, "The four major financial groups in Xiangjiang, hehe, I don't know if it is the Big Four or the Big Three!"

  Chu Huan did not answer Zheng Yutong's words. Some things can be told to them in advance, and some things really cannot be told in advance.

  But Zheng Yutong and the others obviously didn't think about what they really knew from Chu Huan. After Zheng Yutong sighed, he stopped mentioning this matter.

   "A Huan, now that Wheelock's acquisition case has come to an end, the business world in Xiangjiang should be quiet for a while. Do you have any new ideas?"

   Guo Desheng asked Chu Huan.

Chu Huan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Uncle Guo, you really think I am the God of Wealth, you have so many thoughts, but before I came, I received a call from Japan, and the real estate market in Japan has gone up recently. Quite a few, congratulations to the uncles, your investment has already exceeded the normal profit rate, and there may be a lot of surprises for you in the future!"

  The four of Guo Desheng looked at each other and smiled, and said: "I still have to thank you, A Huan, for this matter. If it weren't for your suggestion, A Huan, everyone would not have thought of going to Japan to make money!"

   "If you have money, let's make it together!"

  Chu Huan laughed and said, "The Japanese are very rich!"

  Guo Desheng and others looked at each other and smiled again.

   After saying something, the four of them also left Chu Huan's side, but Zhao Congyan came back after a while.

   "Uncle Zhao, what's the matter?" Chu Huan asked aloud.

   "A Huan, I don't know what Hehe International plans to do with Wheelock Shipping after it acquired Wheelock. I heard that Hehe International intends to reduce some business of Wheelock Shipping?"

  Zhao Congyan told Chu Huan about his plan.

  He is eyeing the freighter of Wheelock Shipping.

Chu Huan scratched his head a little. If he sold Defeng Shipping's cargo ship to Zhao Congyan, according to the upcoming shipping cold wave, it would be Zhao Congyan's harm. In another time and space, Zhao Congyan's Huaguang Shipping can be said to be among the four kings of Xiangjiang. , except for Dong Chuanwang, the most severely damaged.

   Later, he had to rely on selling his collection of antiques to help Huaguang Shipping through the crisis.

  Now if Huaguang Shipping acquires the freighter of Wheelock Shipping, the loss will be even greater.

  Especially if you bought it with your own hands.

"Uncle Zhao, my father-in-law has recently been considering reducing the number of cargo ships of Wanbang Shipping. I agree with this decision. After all, the price of oil is becoming more and more unstable now. What if the price of oil continues to rise by leaps and bounds in the future? , the development of the shipping industry will definitely be affected!"

  Zhao Congyan was taken aback for a moment. He is a smart person, and he recognized Chu Huan's subtext. After pondering for a moment, he said seriously: "Ah Huan, let's have a good chat sometime!"

  Chu Huan nodded and said, "No problem!"

   Then Zhao Congyan left Chu Huan's side full of worries.

   "Ah Huan, I haven't seen you for a long time. I have always wanted to ask you out, but I can't find you. We met this time. Let's find time to have a good chat no matter what!"

   Just as Zhao Congyan left, the charter king of Universal Group came over.

  Looking at Chu Huan and these top rich people in Xiangjiang talking and laughing happily, Miao Kexiu felt a strong pride in her heart.

   Not today, thank you everyone~~

  

  

  (end of this chapter)