Rebirth of the Tech Madman

In the original time and space, in the process of Xiangjiang's return, the business force that can stir the wind and the rain the most is the most hindered business force, but the veteran British-owned foreign company that claims to "have always represented Xiangjiang in the colonial era".

First of all, on March 28, 1984, at the critical stage of the negotiations on the future of Hong Kong, Jardine moved the company's registration place from Hong Kong to Bermuda, the British Autonomous Region, which brought severe shocks to the economic environment of Hong Kong.

On March 27, 1987, Jardines began to play the stock digital game again, announcing that 1 share was given 4 b shares, and the face value of b shares was 2 cents, which was only one-tenth of the face value of Jardine’s a shares. But it has the same voting rights as a-shares.

Jardine's plan to issue b shares immediately caused an uproar in Xiangjiang. Four days later, Li Bancheng's Cheung Kong Industrial and Hutchison Whampoa also followed suit and announced the issuance of B shares.

The actions of these large consortia were understood to have the intention of "reducing holdings of a-shares, increasing b-shares, and taking capital completely." They immediately caused some small and medium-sized listed companies to follow suit and triggered a wave of stocks being sold by investors.

Amidst strong opposition, Cheung Kong and Hutchison held a press conference on April 7 to announce the plan to automatically cancel the issuance of B shares.

On the second day, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Securities Regulatory Commission issued a joint statement not allowing the listing of new b-shares.

As a result, Jardine's b-share plan died out, but the adverse effects caused by it were overwhelming.

But the old and cunning Yihe did not give up the plan of capital flight, but divided the whole plan into several steps to make the outside world look less dazzling.

At that time, the shares of the entire Jardine family belonged to HeungKong's first listing and needed to be supervised by HeungKong Securities Regulations. In other words, HeungKong was the main supervisory center of Jardine Matheson.

In order to exempt the supervision of the Heung Kong Securities Regulations. Jardine and Hong Kong's securities regulatory authorities have engaged in a fierce battle that lasted for five years.

The first step was in May 1990, Jardines announced that it would make London a secondary listing. Switch to using International Accounting Standards to prepare company accounts, and switch to U.S. dollars as the unit of calculation. Then it was listed in Sydney, Australia and Singapore.

The second step was in March 1991. Jardines intends to move its primary listing status from Hong Kong to London and apply for exemption from the Hong Kong listing.

For this reason, Jardine Matheson recommends that HeungKong establish a type of listed company called "Pure Trading Company" for itself, which is only subject to overseas listing rules, but not HeungKong’s listing rules, takeover and merger codes, and company repurchases. The constraints of the code.

At the same time, Jardines issued a threat that if this proposal is rejected, it will cancel its listing in Xiangjiang at all costs.

Get rid of all kinds of deceitful tricks. The core logic of Jardines is actually very simple, that is, it does business in Xiangjiang and makes money from Xiangjiang people while not accepting Xiangjiang's supervision.

Jardine's request immediately caused a strong reaction from the public opinion of Hong Kong.

No one is stupid. Once this precedent is set, it will inevitably attract more listed companies to follow suit like the previous B-share plan, severely undermine the integrity of the Xiangjiang market, and cause injustice to minority shareholders.

By the time. Xiangjiang is really going to become an empty shell.

In order to alleviate the pressure of public opinion, Jardine promised that within three years after the withdrawal of Xiangjiang's first listing status. Continue to abide by Heung Kong's acquisition and merger code.

On September 7, 1992, Jardine's first listing in London became effective; the next day, Hong Kong became the second listing area of ​​Jardine's.

Because the second-listed company mainly relies on the supervision of the local supervisor of the first-listed company, the supervisory authority of HeungKong takes the second place.

On the surface, it seemed that Jardine could take a break, and the whole incident almost came to an end.

But on March 24, 1994, Jardines took the last step. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Jardines’ re-registering to Bermuda, Jardines announced that it had been in Hong Kong for more than a century and a half. The most shocking statement: It was decided to terminate the second listing status of Jardine Matheson in HeungKong starting on December 31, 1994. Withdraw from the Hong Kong stock market.

Jardine's statement once again had an impact on the Hong Kong stock market, the Hang Seng Index, which was originally rising. At one point it fell sharply by 400 points.

In this way, Yihe, who had fished for more than 100 years of gold in China, ran away from Xiangjiang gorgeously, leaving behind all kinds of panic, but the parties concerned had nothing to do except watch.

In contrast to the behavior and moral conduct of Jardine, the "responsibility of the Xiangjiang First Financial Group" emphasized by Tang Huan's mouth is self-explanatory.

Under his control, it is naturally impossible for Yihe to make trouble again, adding fuel to the already extremely complicated situation in Xiangjiang, and it is too tired for ordinary people to think about having a birthday.

Where did You De know that Tang Huan still had these twists and turns in his heart. In his view, since the British government is pursuing the privatization of British state-owned assets, it is not unacceptable that the company, which has been defeated by the golden jade, has changed to a strong capital. As long as it continues to ensure its British attributes, As well as the rights and interests of British shareholders, even if they succeeded in making up for it.

As for Simon Keswick's running around and jumping up and down, the source of his motivation is nothing more than the fact that Yihe has always been regarded as his family's ancestral business, and no outsiders are allowed to get involved. His vision and pattern are too small.

I have to say that this is the difference in the starting point of thinking between politicians and businessmen. Simon Keswick may not understand. The more he runs to Youde to put pressure on, the more he shows what he can in Xiangjiang. Devaluation that works.

Since the atmosphere is good and the talk is speculative, the time in the car is obviously not enough. So, knowing that Tang Huan spent less than two hours flying from Baodao to Xiangjiang, Youde unceremoniously followed the other party. In the office, tasting tea and discussing the Tao, to make a set of friendships while the iron is hot.

Regarding the situation of Jardine, Tang Huan avoided talking about it on the grounds that "the specific situation has not had time to hear the report" in addition to the general principle.

You De didn't care, because he had other topics and wanted to communicate with Tang Huan.

"As far as I know, Mr. Tang has been investing in Xiangjiang for almost three or four years. I don't know if you have any hope for the future development of Xiangjiang?" Youde put down his teacup and asked after turning to the front.

"Sir Youde asked, I really have an idea." Tang Huan replied in a deep and deep voice, "That's about high-quality talents. The high-tech characteristics of the company under my name determine the sensitivity to this. And hiring desires have always felt unsatisfied."

"It must be admitted. Higher education in Hong Kong is still at a very backward stage." Youde nodded, "Currently there are only two recognized universities in Hong Kong-Hong Kong University and Hong Kong Chinese University. As for the junior colleges, there are only Polytechnic College and Lingnan College. , Shue Yan College and Hong Kong Baptist College are very few, which makes only 2% of the graduates of Hong Kong Middle School have the opportunity to receive higher education locally."

Having said this, Youde suddenly remembered something, "I heard that you have been actively operating the project of the Xiangjiang Academy of Performing Arts?"

"There is such a thing. I have an entertainment company in Hong Kong. Naturally, I would be more enthusiastic. I found that Hong Kong has always been Shaw artist training courses, tvb artist training courses, and Qianli artist training in terms of cultivating performing arts talents. Commercial organizations such as classes, etc., undertake tasks spontaneously, which is considered self-produced for the company, but for artists, they often lack a formally recognized qualification, which causes inconvenience in the flow of talents and lacks an internationally advanced structure."

After Tang Huan carefully explained his original intention, he gave a wry smile, "But it is a pity. The establishment of a higher education institution does not only rely on funds to start the project. The official response seems to have been inefficient."

"The question before taking office. I don't know, but I promised that the establishment of the Xiangjiang Academy of Performing Arts will be promoted after I go back." Youde made a decision on the spot, and the ready-made achievements are in front of him. He has no reason to let it go.

"That is naturally good." Tang Huan said haha, saying that if the Xiangjiang Academy of Performing Arts could be established two years earlier than in the original time and space, there would be a lot of benefits. At least it would not be so easy for tvb to train retainers through tvb artist training classes. Control the artist resources.

"Since the 1970s, Xiangjiang has developed rapidly in the electronic industries such as electronic parts, watches and electrical appliances. It has become the second pillar industry after the textile industry, accounting for the proportion of total exports. This year it has exceeded 16%."

Youde, who has done a lot of his homework, counted the advantages of Xiangjiang in the electronics industry and looked at Tang Huan with a smile, "Moreover, recently, many video game companies in the United States have been attracted to build factories and put them into production. This should be the case. Mr. Tang is best at the industry, but it seems that you are here in Xiangjiang, and such actions are not very big."

"Among these video game companies, there is ea, second only to me-Atari, the second largest video game company in the United States, right?" Tang Huan smiled playfully, saying that you are waiting to be scammed. In a year, Atari will retreat from here.

"It turns out that Mr. Tang also knows these things, so why does it fall behind them?" Youde asked eagerly.

"Actually, I set up a factory in Xiangjiang before to cope with the sudden shortage of products in the global supply chain, but soon moved to the opposite special zone." Tang Huan took a sip from his teacup, "I was there. At the same time, you can enjoy more favorable policies."

After hearing these words, Youde was taken aback for a moment, and was slightly embarrassed. Tang Huan refused in disguise.

However, it is normal to encounter these differences in the conversation, otherwise it would be abnormal. Gein Tang Huan is currently in power in Xiangjiang and has his own interests and demands. It is impossible to keep the promise and sell well in front of the Governor of Hong Kong.

Seeing that the big things are almost in place, Youde, who has a lot of research on Chinese literature, has started again.

After this session, Youde, who stood up and left, said: "I know that Mr. Tang has a good way of doing things in the mainland. Therefore, after the acquisition of Jardines by you, it may not be an opportunity. I hope Mr. Tang will be in the business exchanges between the mainland and Xiangjiang. , Can help a lot."

"It's the job." Tang Huan nodded happily and gave a gift at the same time. "I heard that Sir Youde loves music. This is the latest high-tech product of the company under my name-cd players, records, and home. Audio. Compared with traditional compact discs, digital music will bring a completely different experience to the listeners. I hope you like it."

A big man like Tang Huan can still think of doing what he likes. Youde was very happy and accepted it. After thanking him, he got into the car and left.

Looking at the Hong Kong Governor's car that was gradually going away, Tang Huan rubbed his nose and murmured, "This old British man who is known as China can really speak!"

"But on the surface, the other party is not hostile and seems to be easier to get along with." Zhou Mi added with a smile.

"That's because we have the strength that the other party must respect." Tang Huan snorted and continued: "In general, the Hong Kong Governor from now on should be able to recognize the situation. Of course, there may also be. exception."

Speaking of this, Tang Huan remembered the last Hong Kong Governor Patten in the original time and space. This veteran politician caused a lot of trouble.

"New Bijian rushed over when he heard that you arrived at Xiangjiang, do you want to see him?" Zhou Mi asked after returning to the office.

Tang Huan frowned, "I didn't move from the position of Yihe chairman of Niubijian. He rushed over to see me in such a hurry, what did he want to do?"

Zhou Mi smiled, "Newbiejian wants you to honor the agreement he and Simon Keswick have reached before. The board of Jardines paid 1 million pounds, and Newbiejian retired from the position of chairman of Jardines in advance and returned home. United Kingdom."

"That agreement was a condition that Simon Keswick made in order to get New Bijian, so that he could be in position. Why should I pay the bill now?"

Tang Huan showed a smirk, "Furthermore, Niubijian is still very useful. The idea of ​​allowing the British to deal with the British depends to a large extent on him, especially the Simon Keswick, really. It's a big trouble. It would be a shame not to take advantage of his old rival, Niubijian."

Hearing that Tang Huan had this plan, Zhou Mi opened his mouth in surprise, "Everyone thinks it is necessary and feasible to control the barbarian with barbarians, but Niu Bijian, an important leader who fought us to the death before, is unlikely to help us. Use it."

"How can I know the result if I don't try? Anyway, let me pay this 1 million pounds pension~www.wuxiahere.com~ I won't do it!" Tang Huan shrugged.

Just as Zhou Mi was about to speak, Niubijian knocked on the door and walked in. He had to shut up and walked out of the office to make room for negotiations.

Sure enough, after Niubijian sat down, he directly explained his intention.

"That is the trading conditions after the corporate politics struggle between you and Simon Keswick. I think I have no reason to be responsible for this." Tang Huan replied more simply and straightforwardly.

"That's not a trading condition, you can check the board of directors' documents." New Wall said loudly and firmly.

"This kind of fig leaf is all kinds of embarrassment. Do you think I am being taken advantage of?" Tang Huan had a smile on his face, but what he said was cold.

Seeing that there was no room for maneuver, Niubijian stopped swallowing his breath, slapped, patted the table, stood up, "Then I will wait for you to send a notice of dismissal." (To be continued) If you feel reborn Tech madman is very beautiful! Then please put the website of this site! Recommend to your friends to watch together!