Reborn Tech Maniac
Chapter 397
Chapter 397
"The next meeting will be one meeting after another. I have to hurry up and read the documents. I don't have the time to deal with them." Tang Huan patted a few stacks of documents on the table. You will have the motivation to find ways to make its bank lend out, not borrowing in vain, and it’s not about not paying back in the future.”
Zhou Mi nodded helplessly, "Okay, then I'll give it a try."
When Tang Huan was left alone in the office, he smiled wryly at the pile of documents in front of him.
However, when he thought about it, he had snatched a Fortune 500 company from the British hands from the original time and space decades later, and he was full of motivation with a sense of accomplishment.
After calling and ordering several new subordinates to come to see him, Tang Huan began the long journey of reviewing documents.
As for how to deal with the huge assets of Jardine and Hongkong, Tang Huan has already had a relatively clear idea. The general principle is that Qinhe will replace Jardine and become the top holding company, and Jardine will become the top holding company with the original little brothers. parallel company.
Undoubtedly, Jardine will become the main target of "tune_teaching", and it will inevitably attract the backlash of those British shareholders. Although Tang Huan has a controlling stake, he is also worried that the other party, whose residual power cannot be underestimated, will overthrow the table. This led to excessive British intervention.
It has to be said that this is the change of thinking brought about by the exchange of positions between the two parties on stage and off stage. Now it is Tang Huan's turn to worry that his bottles and cans will be broken.
Compared with the clamor of the British in Jardine, Tang Huan's control of the absolute share of the land is much more obedient, and he can make decisions at will.
According to the order of first easy and then difficult, asset restructuring will naturally start with land acquisition.
The first step is to completely dismantle the chain ship structure of mutual shareholding between Hongkong Land and Jardine Matheson. Both parties transfer each other's shares to Qinhe's name.
The second step is to spin off Hongkong Land and separate the two wholly-owned subsidiaries of Hongkong Land, Dairy Milk Co., Ltd. and Mandarin International Hotel Co., Ltd., from each other.
Shares in Heung Kong Telephone and Heung Kong Electric are also handled in the same way.
In the original time and space, the major Chinese consortiums in Xiangjiang controlled at least one local public service company in the basic people's livelihood field in Xiangjiang. For example, Guo Desheng's Sun Hung Kai Properties controlled Kowloon Bus, Li Zhaoji's Henderson Land Properties controlled China Gas, and Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong Industries Controls Xiangjiang Electric Lighting.
Now that Xiangjiang Telephone and Xiangjiang Electric have fallen into his hands, Tang Huan has no intention of letting go. The communication industry and the energy industry all have promising prospects.
After this vigorous rectification, Hongkong Land has transformed from an enterprise group operating comprehensive businesses into a real estate company with a clear business scope, and its asset structure has been optimized to the greatest extent.
The final destination Tang Huan arranged for Hongkong Land is to delist and privatize, and is responsible for the properties in many prime locations in Xiangjiang.
In fact, there was a selfish desire of Tang Huan's in it. After working so hard for so long, of course he wanted to seek for himself an asset that belonged entirely to the Tang family.
After all, Tang Huan was still very young. According to the current frequency of childbirth one after another—Zhao Yazhi was pregnant with twins without any accident. He didn't have any private property, so how could he afford it.
As for Yihe, Tang Huan did not intend to further intensify the conflict, but he cut the second and third cuts respectively so as to separate Qinhe Technology and Qinhe Infrastructure, which cannot be refused. One is his objective needs, and the other It also demonstrates the authority of the new owner.
Moreover, after Qinhe Technology and Qinhe Infrastructure expand their business to the mainland, two new interest points will be formed, allowing those British who defected to share these additional benefits, which will undoubtedly further divide the British Far East business interest groups.
Tang Huan's idea is very clear, but it requires strong execution, otherwise it will be a castle in the air.
He calculated the time in his mind, and in three to five years, his plan to support the priests would begin to enter the harvest period of flowering and fruiting. The large amount of subsidies that were distributed before, even if the waves wash away the sand, can always bear a few. The fruit of high-end talents such as senior managers.
Tang Huan was very busy when there was a knock on the door, and the assistant ushered in the three people he was going to meet—Bao Fuda, Ma Shimin, and Huo Jianning.
After exchanging pleasantries, Tang Huan said straight to the point: "I need the three of you. I can allocate some energy to help Niu Bijian sort out the messy Yihe now."
Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately understood the implication, and Niu Bijian actually recognized Tang Huan as his boss.
The news was so shocking that they were all shocked into a daze.
Bao Fuda was the first to react, and he even showed such an expression on his face.
Born in 1935 in Bao Fuda.Before entering the business world, he worked as a senior civil servant in the Hong Kong government for 15 years, and served as responsible officials in many departments. He has rich administrative experience and even served as the second in command of the ICAC.
Bao Fuda entered Hongkong Land in 1975. When he took the helm in 1978, Hongkong Land’s management style changed from being cautious to bold. Simon Keswick's seizure of power.
Although Bao Fuda belonged to Niu Bijian's confidant, but after Landmark was first taken down by Tang Huan, under pressure, he chose to stay in Landmark and continue to serve.
Judging from the speed of Bao Fuda's defection, he may not be very loyal to Jardine, unlike Niu Bijian who has been in Jardine for decades.
But because of this, Bao Fuda, who jumped out of the fighting circle first, observed the situation more clearly.
In Bao Fuda's view, even if Niu Bijian insisted on continuing to fight for Jardine until the end, he would inevitably end up being spurned by the British Far East commercial interest groups. Of course, he was also treated in the same way.
Since this path is the result of ruin, it is better to survive the desperate situation, change the family, and work for Tang Huan.
Anyway, the strong are respected in the market, as long as one can continue to maintain the original status, no matter what others say, it is a ridiculous behavior of "you can't eat grapes and say grapes are sour".
When Niu Bijian wanted to fight for the 100 million pounds in compensation, Bao Fuda had already seen the old boss's mind - Niu Bijian was completely discouraged, because he didn't dare to expect Tang Huan, who had offended him so much before , he was able to stay on as himself, so he chose to take the money and leave and go home to provide for the elderly.
Now that Niu Bijian has surrendered, it means that Tang Huan took the initiative to extend an olive branch and moved Niu Bijian, and there is nothing to be surprised about when this process will come naturally.
Upon hearing Niu Bijian's final choice, Bao Fuda suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. He was the biggest defector before, but now he has been replaced by Niu Bijian.
It has to be said that under the turmoil of the situation, everyone has their own little calculations, and some ideas even seem quite funny.
All the changes in Bao Fuda's expression naturally couldn't escape Tang Huan's eyes, but he didn't take it to heart. Anyway, since the other party surrendered, he has always been obedient.
But Tang Huan observed Ma Shimin and Huo Jianning carefully with great interest.You must know that in the original time and space, these two were Li Bancheng's most capable generals - Hutchison and Huang Taipan.
Ma Shimin was born in Leicester, England in 1940.
In 1960, when he was only 20 years old, Ma Shimin went to Marseille, France to join the French Foreign Legion. He served for a total of 5 years and was sent to Algeria during this period.
It may be because of this unique experience that Ma Shimin is keen on adventure sports and challenges the limit.
For example, in 1999, Ma Shimin participated in the Marathon des Sables held in the Sahara Desert in Morocco - the Sahara Marathon. At the age of nearly 60 years old, he completed a 7-kilometer race in 254 days, which is equivalent to 6 normal marathons. length.
Ma Shimin also has another pioneering work, that is, in November 2003, he and the famous British polar explorer Pen Hadow - Pen Hadow, set off from Hercules Inlet - Dali Bay on the coast of Antarctica. Without supplies, it cost 11 In one day, he walked 58 kilometers on foot and reached the South Pole at an altitude of 1095 meters. At the age of 2835, he became the oldest person to complete this route.
Ma Shimin's career experience began when he joined Jardine Matheson after retiring from the army in 1965. He started from humble beginnings in the Far East, selling air-conditioning systems and elevators.
After working for 14 years, Ma Shimin left Jardine Matheson and formed Davenham Investments - Zengyao Co., Ltd. with his partner.
Tang Huan asked Zhou Mi to directly acquire the company, thus bringing Ma Shimin under his command.
In Tang Huan's plan, Ma Shimin, who has business experience and an adventurous spirit, has the character of a Silicon Valley talent, and is very suitable for developing a new field of mobile communication in Xiangjiang.
As for Huo Jianning, who was born in 1952, he is an out-and-out professional elite. In 1974, he obtained a degree in literature and a professional accountant qualification from Saint Johns University in Minnesota, USA.
After returning from studying in the United States in 1979, Huo Jianning joined Li Bancheng's Cheung Kong Industrial Group as the accounting director.
However, Huo Jianning did not stop at the existing majors, and later went to the University of New England in Australia to study abroad, obtained a degree in financial management, and obtained the Australian accountant qualification.
After returning from Australia, Huo Jianning originally planned to start a business, but it didn't go well. He was planning to rejoin the arms of his old club, and Zhou Mi extended an olive branch to him.
These actions are naturally out of Tang Huan's bad taste. No matter whether Li Bancheng is really under the pressure of HSBC, he jumped out to become one of Jardine's "white warriors". Taipan is an invisible tribute.
Aren't you working hard and being packaged as a "superman" by public opinion, then you shouldn't mind losing your right-hand man out of thin air.
Realizing the coldness hidden in Tang Huan's eyes, Ma Shimin and Huo Jianning quickly lowered their heads to look at the documents on the table.
Tang Huan's expression slowed down, and he explained to them the three divestitures against Jardine Matheson. "Niu Bijian is mainly responsible for communicating with the directors in the UK, and you need to handle the specific affairs."
The three nodded repeatedly, expressing their understanding.
"In addition, there is another trouble. Land has cooperated with Jiani Group and Yida on several real estate projects. Now the brothers Jiao Mengbuli are deeply involved in the whirlpool of fraud. They have announced short-term capital turnover problems in case debt restructuring is launched later. , or even being liquidated and closed down, Land Land will inevitably face additional financial pressure."
Tang Huan looked at Bao Fuda and Huo Jianning, "You two give me an assessment report as soon as possible. As the head of the family, I need to know how much cash flow the entire group needs."
Bao Fuda looked ashamed, "Mr. Tang, I really can't believe that the cooperation that was foolproof at the beginning has turned into a heavy burden now."
"Scattered flowers are becoming more and more charming. No one wants to do this. It's good to get through this turbulent stage. By then, you will almost belong to the founding ministers."
Tang Huan waved his hands nonchalantly, "Don't worry, although HSBC and I have had a tough fight, isn't there other banks in Xiangjiang? Besides, the financial backers you can think of are Middle Eastern royal families, European families, and Japanese and American financial groups. , I can more or less make up for it. In short, our funds are not as stretched as the outside world sees."
As one of the losers, Bao Fuda had the most direct and frightening feeling about Tang Huan's wealth and wealth, but now from the perspective of the same camp, hearing Tang Huan's rhetoric became refreshing.
It can only be said that after the time shift and object change, the world is really wonderful.
……
With Tang Huan personally in command, the operation of the entire Qinhe Department suddenly accelerated. With shareholders meeting after meeting, various resolutions were released one after another, and the "Tang flavor" of Xiangjiang No. [-] consortium became stronger and stronger.
While the outside world was dazzled by what they saw, they were even more surprised by Qinhe's personnel changes. How did Niu Bijian, the dignified Jardine executive, become Tang Huan's right-hand man? Shouldn't he be liquidated?
Niu Bijian's change of family was not a slap in the face to the British Far East commercial interest groups. The chain reaction it triggered can be described with an inappropriate example, that is, Wang Jingwei's defection to the enemy during the War of Resistance Against Japan.
Of course, this was just a business war, and Tang Huan was not a Japanese devil, but the effect of the leading party really made Simon Keswick's group flustered.
When they were thinking hard about the countermeasures, among the series of shareholders' meetings of the Qinhe Department, the Jardines' shareholders' meeting, which was deliberately arranged at the end, finally came.
(End of this chapter)
"The next meeting will be one meeting after another. I have to hurry up and read the documents. I don't have the time to deal with them." Tang Huan patted a few stacks of documents on the table. You will have the motivation to find ways to make its bank lend out, not borrowing in vain, and it’s not about not paying back in the future.”
Zhou Mi nodded helplessly, "Okay, then I'll give it a try."
When Tang Huan was left alone in the office, he smiled wryly at the pile of documents in front of him.
However, when he thought about it, he had snatched a Fortune 500 company from the British hands from the original time and space decades later, and he was full of motivation with a sense of accomplishment.
After calling and ordering several new subordinates to come to see him, Tang Huan began the long journey of reviewing documents.
As for how to deal with the huge assets of Jardine and Hongkong, Tang Huan has already had a relatively clear idea. The general principle is that Qinhe will replace Jardine and become the top holding company, and Jardine will become the top holding company with the original little brothers. parallel company.
Undoubtedly, Jardine will become the main target of "tune_teaching", and it will inevitably attract the backlash of those British shareholders. Although Tang Huan has a controlling stake, he is also worried that the other party, whose residual power cannot be underestimated, will overthrow the table. This led to excessive British intervention.
It has to be said that this is the change of thinking brought about by the exchange of positions between the two parties on stage and off stage. Now it is Tang Huan's turn to worry that his bottles and cans will be broken.
Compared with the clamor of the British in Jardine, Tang Huan's control of the absolute share of the land is much more obedient, and he can make decisions at will.
According to the order of first easy and then difficult, asset restructuring will naturally start with land acquisition.
The first step is to completely dismantle the chain ship structure of mutual shareholding between Hongkong Land and Jardine Matheson. Both parties transfer each other's shares to Qinhe's name.
The second step is to spin off Hongkong Land and separate the two wholly-owned subsidiaries of Hongkong Land, Dairy Milk Co., Ltd. and Mandarin International Hotel Co., Ltd., from each other.
Shares in Heung Kong Telephone and Heung Kong Electric are also handled in the same way.
In the original time and space, the major Chinese consortiums in Xiangjiang controlled at least one local public service company in the basic people's livelihood field in Xiangjiang. For example, Guo Desheng's Sun Hung Kai Properties controlled Kowloon Bus, Li Zhaoji's Henderson Land Properties controlled China Gas, and Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong Industries Controls Xiangjiang Electric Lighting.
Now that Xiangjiang Telephone and Xiangjiang Electric have fallen into his hands, Tang Huan has no intention of letting go. The communication industry and the energy industry all have promising prospects.
After this vigorous rectification, Hongkong Land has transformed from an enterprise group operating comprehensive businesses into a real estate company with a clear business scope, and its asset structure has been optimized to the greatest extent.
The final destination Tang Huan arranged for Hongkong Land is to delist and privatize, and is responsible for the properties in many prime locations in Xiangjiang.
In fact, there was a selfish desire of Tang Huan's in it. After working so hard for so long, of course he wanted to seek for himself an asset that belonged entirely to the Tang family.
After all, Tang Huan was still very young. According to the current frequency of childbirth one after another—Zhao Yazhi was pregnant with twins without any accident. He didn't have any private property, so how could he afford it.
As for Yihe, Tang Huan did not intend to further intensify the conflict, but he cut the second and third cuts respectively so as to separate Qinhe Technology and Qinhe Infrastructure, which cannot be refused. One is his objective needs, and the other It also demonstrates the authority of the new owner.
Moreover, after Qinhe Technology and Qinhe Infrastructure expand their business to the mainland, two new interest points will be formed, allowing those British who defected to share these additional benefits, which will undoubtedly further divide the British Far East business interest groups.
Tang Huan's idea is very clear, but it requires strong execution, otherwise it will be a castle in the air.
He calculated the time in his mind, and in three to five years, his plan to support the priests would begin to enter the harvest period of flowering and fruiting. The large amount of subsidies that were distributed before, even if the waves wash away the sand, can always bear a few. The fruit of high-end talents such as senior managers.
Tang Huan was very busy when there was a knock on the door, and the assistant ushered in the three people he was going to meet—Bao Fuda, Ma Shimin, and Huo Jianning.
After exchanging pleasantries, Tang Huan said straight to the point: "I need the three of you. I can allocate some energy to help Niu Bijian sort out the messy Yihe now."
Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately understood the implication, and Niu Bijian actually recognized Tang Huan as his boss.
The news was so shocking that they were all shocked into a daze.
Bao Fuda was the first to react, and he even showed such an expression on his face.
Born in 1935 in Bao Fuda.Before entering the business world, he worked as a senior civil servant in the Hong Kong government for 15 years, and served as responsible officials in many departments. He has rich administrative experience and even served as the second in command of the ICAC.
Bao Fuda entered Hongkong Land in 1975. When he took the helm in 1978, Hongkong Land’s management style changed from being cautious to bold. Simon Keswick's seizure of power.
Although Bao Fuda belonged to Niu Bijian's confidant, but after Landmark was first taken down by Tang Huan, under pressure, he chose to stay in Landmark and continue to serve.
Judging from the speed of Bao Fuda's defection, he may not be very loyal to Jardine, unlike Niu Bijian who has been in Jardine for decades.
But because of this, Bao Fuda, who jumped out of the fighting circle first, observed the situation more clearly.
In Bao Fuda's view, even if Niu Bijian insisted on continuing to fight for Jardine until the end, he would inevitably end up being spurned by the British Far East commercial interest groups. Of course, he was also treated in the same way.
Since this path is the result of ruin, it is better to survive the desperate situation, change the family, and work for Tang Huan.
Anyway, the strong are respected in the market, as long as one can continue to maintain the original status, no matter what others say, it is a ridiculous behavior of "you can't eat grapes and say grapes are sour".
When Niu Bijian wanted to fight for the 100 million pounds in compensation, Bao Fuda had already seen the old boss's mind - Niu Bijian was completely discouraged, because he didn't dare to expect Tang Huan, who had offended him so much before , he was able to stay on as himself, so he chose to take the money and leave and go home to provide for the elderly.
Now that Niu Bijian has surrendered, it means that Tang Huan took the initiative to extend an olive branch and moved Niu Bijian, and there is nothing to be surprised about when this process will come naturally.
Upon hearing Niu Bijian's final choice, Bao Fuda suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. He was the biggest defector before, but now he has been replaced by Niu Bijian.
It has to be said that under the turmoil of the situation, everyone has their own little calculations, and some ideas even seem quite funny.
All the changes in Bao Fuda's expression naturally couldn't escape Tang Huan's eyes, but he didn't take it to heart. Anyway, since the other party surrendered, he has always been obedient.
But Tang Huan observed Ma Shimin and Huo Jianning carefully with great interest.You must know that in the original time and space, these two were Li Bancheng's most capable generals - Hutchison and Huang Taipan.
Ma Shimin was born in Leicester, England in 1940.
In 1960, when he was only 20 years old, Ma Shimin went to Marseille, France to join the French Foreign Legion. He served for a total of 5 years and was sent to Algeria during this period.
It may be because of this unique experience that Ma Shimin is keen on adventure sports and challenges the limit.
For example, in 1999, Ma Shimin participated in the Marathon des Sables held in the Sahara Desert in Morocco - the Sahara Marathon. At the age of nearly 60 years old, he completed a 7-kilometer race in 254 days, which is equivalent to 6 normal marathons. length.
Ma Shimin also has another pioneering work, that is, in November 2003, he and the famous British polar explorer Pen Hadow - Pen Hadow, set off from Hercules Inlet - Dali Bay on the coast of Antarctica. Without supplies, it cost 11 In one day, he walked 58 kilometers on foot and reached the South Pole at an altitude of 1095 meters. At the age of 2835, he became the oldest person to complete this route.
Ma Shimin's career experience began when he joined Jardine Matheson after retiring from the army in 1965. He started from humble beginnings in the Far East, selling air-conditioning systems and elevators.
After working for 14 years, Ma Shimin left Jardine Matheson and formed Davenham Investments - Zengyao Co., Ltd. with his partner.
Tang Huan asked Zhou Mi to directly acquire the company, thus bringing Ma Shimin under his command.
In Tang Huan's plan, Ma Shimin, who has business experience and an adventurous spirit, has the character of a Silicon Valley talent, and is very suitable for developing a new field of mobile communication in Xiangjiang.
As for Huo Jianning, who was born in 1952, he is an out-and-out professional elite. In 1974, he obtained a degree in literature and a professional accountant qualification from Saint Johns University in Minnesota, USA.
After returning from studying in the United States in 1979, Huo Jianning joined Li Bancheng's Cheung Kong Industrial Group as the accounting director.
However, Huo Jianning did not stop at the existing majors, and later went to the University of New England in Australia to study abroad, obtained a degree in financial management, and obtained the Australian accountant qualification.
After returning from Australia, Huo Jianning originally planned to start a business, but it didn't go well. He was planning to rejoin the arms of his old club, and Zhou Mi extended an olive branch to him.
These actions are naturally out of Tang Huan's bad taste. No matter whether Li Bancheng is really under the pressure of HSBC, he jumped out to become one of Jardine's "white warriors". Taipan is an invisible tribute.
Aren't you working hard and being packaged as a "superman" by public opinion, then you shouldn't mind losing your right-hand man out of thin air.
Realizing the coldness hidden in Tang Huan's eyes, Ma Shimin and Huo Jianning quickly lowered their heads to look at the documents on the table.
Tang Huan's expression slowed down, and he explained to them the three divestitures against Jardine Matheson. "Niu Bijian is mainly responsible for communicating with the directors in the UK, and you need to handle the specific affairs."
The three nodded repeatedly, expressing their understanding.
"In addition, there is another trouble. Land has cooperated with Jiani Group and Yida on several real estate projects. Now the brothers Jiao Mengbuli are deeply involved in the whirlpool of fraud. They have announced short-term capital turnover problems in case debt restructuring is launched later. , or even being liquidated and closed down, Land Land will inevitably face additional financial pressure."
Tang Huan looked at Bao Fuda and Huo Jianning, "You two give me an assessment report as soon as possible. As the head of the family, I need to know how much cash flow the entire group needs."
Bao Fuda looked ashamed, "Mr. Tang, I really can't believe that the cooperation that was foolproof at the beginning has turned into a heavy burden now."
"Scattered flowers are becoming more and more charming. No one wants to do this. It's good to get through this turbulent stage. By then, you will almost belong to the founding ministers."
Tang Huan waved his hands nonchalantly, "Don't worry, although HSBC and I have had a tough fight, isn't there other banks in Xiangjiang? Besides, the financial backers you can think of are Middle Eastern royal families, European families, and Japanese and American financial groups. , I can more or less make up for it. In short, our funds are not as stretched as the outside world sees."
As one of the losers, Bao Fuda had the most direct and frightening feeling about Tang Huan's wealth and wealth, but now from the perspective of the same camp, hearing Tang Huan's rhetoric became refreshing.
It can only be said that after the time shift and object change, the world is really wonderful.
……
With Tang Huan personally in command, the operation of the entire Qinhe Department suddenly accelerated. With shareholders meeting after meeting, various resolutions were released one after another, and the "Tang flavor" of Xiangjiang No. [-] consortium became stronger and stronger.
While the outside world was dazzled by what they saw, they were even more surprised by Qinhe's personnel changes. How did Niu Bijian, the dignified Jardine executive, become Tang Huan's right-hand man? Shouldn't he be liquidated?
Niu Bijian's change of family was not a slap in the face to the British Far East commercial interest groups. The chain reaction it triggered can be described with an inappropriate example, that is, Wang Jingwei's defection to the enemy during the War of Resistance Against Japan.
Of course, this was just a business war, and Tang Huan was not a Japanese devil, but the effect of the leading party really made Simon Keswick's group flustered.
When they were thinking hard about the countermeasures, among the series of shareholders' meetings of the Qinhe Department, the Jardines' shareholders' meeting, which was deliberately arranged at the end, finally came.
(End of this chapter)
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