Rebirth of the Tech Madman

In the original time and space, in the process of Xiangjiang's return, the most disruptive and slowing business force was Jardine, a veteran British foreign firm that claimed to always represent Xiangjiang in the colonial era.

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

On March 27, 1987, Jardine began to play the digital game of stocks again, announcing that 1 share would give 4 B shares, and the face value of B shares was 2 cents, which was only equivalent to one-tenth of the face value of Jardine 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, Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa under Li Bancheng followed suit and announced the issuance of b-shares.

The actions of these conglomerates were understood to have the intention of reducing holdings of A-shares, increasing B-shares, and mobilizing funds, which immediately caused some small and medium-sized listed companies to follow suit, triggering a wave of stockholders selling their stocks.

Amid strong opposition, Cheung Kong and Hutchison held a press conference on April 7, announcing the automatic cancellation of the plan to issue b shares.

The next day, the Xiangjiang Stock Exchange and the China Securities Regulatory Office issued a joint statement, prohibiting the listing of new b-shares.

As a result, Jardine's b-share plan was stillborn, but the adverse effects caused were irreversible.

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

At that time, the stocks of the entire Jardine family belonged to the first listing of Xiangjiang and needed to be regulated by the Hong Kong Securities Regulations. In other words, Xiangjiang was the main supervision center of Jardine.

In order to exempt from the supervision of Hong Kong Securities Regulations. Jardine and Hong Kong's securities regulatory authorities have launched a fierce wrestling that lasted for five years.

The first step was in May 1990, Jardine Matheson announced that it would make London a secondary listing. Use international accounting standards to prepare the company's accounts, and use the US dollar as the unit of calculation. Then it was listed in Sydney, Australia and Singapore successively.

The second step was in March 1991. Jardine is preparing to move its primary listing status from Heung Kong to London and apply for an exemption from listing in Heung Kong.

To this end, Jardine suggested that Heung Kong set up a category of listed companies called pure trading companies, which are only subject to the supervision of overseas listing rules, but are not subject to Heung Kong's listing rules, acquisition and merger codes, and company repurchase of shares bound by the code.

At the same time, Jardine issued a threat,

If this proposal is rejected, it will not hesitate to cancel its listing status in Heung Kong.

Get rid of all kinds of deceptive tricks. Jardine's core logic is actually very simple, that is, while doing business in Xiangjiang and earning money from Xiangjiang people, it does not accept the supervision of Xiangjiang.

Jardine's request immediately aroused a strong reaction from Xiangjiang's public opinion.

No one is stupid. Once this precedent is set, it will inevitably attract more listed companies to follow suit, which will seriously damage 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 ease the pressure of public opinion, Jardine Matheson promised that within three years after the cancellation of the first listing status of Xiangjiang. Continue to comply with Heung Kong's Takeovers and Mergers Code.

On September 7, 1992, the first listing of Jardine Holdings in London officially took effect; the next day, Heung Kong became the second listing area of ​​Jardine Holdings.

Because the second-listed company mainly relies on the supervision of the first-listed local regulator, Xiangjiang's regulatory agency takes a backseat.

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

But on March 24, 1994, Jardine took the final step. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Jardine's relocation to Bermuda, Jardine Holdings announced that it has been in Hong Kong for more than a century and a half. The most shocking statement: Decided to terminate the secondary listing status of Jardine shares in Xiangjiang from December 31, 1994. Withdraw from the Xiangjiang stock market.

Jardine's statement once again had an impact on the Hong Kong stock market, the Hang Seng Index, which was originally rising. It once plummeted 400 points.

In this way, Jardine, which has made more than 100 years of gold in China, ran away from Xiangjiang in a magnificent manner, leaving behind all kinds of fear and uneasiness, but the parties concerned have nothing to do but watch.

Comparing Jardine's behavior and moral integrity, the deep meaning of the responsibility of the Xiangjiang No. 1 consortium emphasized by Tang Huan is self-evident.

With Jardine under his control, it is naturally impossible to stir up troubles and add fuel to the already extremely complicated situation in Xiangjiang, making it difficult for ordinary people to live a peaceful life.

How did Youde know that Tang Huan still had these twists and turns in his heart. In his view, since the British government is promoting the privatization of British state-owned assets, it is not unacceptable for Jardine, which has lost all its glory, to be replaced by a well-capitalized owner. As long as it continues to guarantee its British attributes, As well as the rights and interests of British shareholders, even if they have successfully repaired the past.

As for Simon Keswick's running around and jumping up and down, the source of his motivation is nothing more than seeing Jardine as his family's ancestral property and not allowing outsiders to get involved. His vision and structure are too small.

It has to be said that this is the difference in the starting point of thinking between politicians and businessmen. Simon Keswick may not understand that the more he goes to Youde to exert pressure, the more he shows what he can do in Xiangjiang. Devaluation comes into play.

Since the atmosphere is good and the conversation is speculative, the time in the car is obviously not enough, so Youde, who knows that Tang Huan took less than two hours to fly from Baodao to Xiangjiang, followed him to the airport unceremoniously. In the office, sipping tea and discussing the Tao, to set up a friendship while the iron is hot.

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

Youde 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 what hope you have for Xiangjiang's future development? Youde put down his teacup and changed the subject.

Sir Youde's question, I really have an idea. Tang Huan replied slowly, It's about high-quality talents. The high-tech characteristics of the company under my name determine the degree of sensitivity to it. And there’s always a sense of unfulfilled hiring desires.”

It must be admitted. Xiangjiang's higher education is still at a very backward stage. Youde nodded, Currently there are only two recognized universities in Xiangjiang——Xiangjiang University and Xiangjiang Chinese University. As for the colleges, there are only Polytechnic Institute and Lingnan College , Shue Yan College and Hong Kong Baptist College, etc., are very few, which makes only 2% of the graduates of Hong Kong Secondary School enjoy the opportunity to receive higher education in the local area.”

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

There is such a thing. I have an entertainment company in Xiangjiang. Naturally, I will be more enthusiastic. I found that Xiangjiang has always trained Shaw Brothers artist training courses, TVB artist training courses, and Qianli artist training courses in terms of cultivating performing arts talents. These commercial organizations, such as classes, take on tasks spontaneously, which is regarded as self-production for the company, but for artists, they often lack a formally recognized qualification, which causes inconvenience in the flow of talents and lacks an international high-level structure.”

After Tang Huan carefully explained his original intention, he smiled wryly, But it's a pity that the establishment of an institution of higher learning is not a project that can be started only by relying on funds. The official response seems to have been inefficient.

The problem before taking office. I don't know, but I promise that I will start to promote the establishment of the Xiangjiang Academy for Performing Arts after I go back. Youde made a decision on the spot. The ready-made political achievements are in front of him, and he has no reason to let go.

Of course that's good. Tang Huan laughed, thinking that if Xiangjiang Academy for Performing Arts could be established two years earlier than in the original time and space, it would have a lot of benefits, at least it would make it difficult for TVB to train retainers through the TVB artist training class. Control artist resources.

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

Youde, who has done his homework well, counted Xiangjiang's advantages in the electronics industry, and looked at Tang Huan with a smile, Also, recently, many video game companies in the United States have been attracted to build factories and start production. Mr. Tang is best at the industry, but it seems that you are here in Xiangjiang, such actions are not very big.

Among these video game console companies, there is EA, the second largest video game company in the United States, Atari, right after me. Tang Huan smiled playfully, and said to himself, just wait to be tricked, use In less than a year, Atari will retreat from here.

It turns out that Mr. Tang also knows about these situations, so why did he fall behind them? Youde asked earnestly.

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

Youde, who heard this, was slightly taken aback, and was a little embarrassed. Tang Huan refused in disguise.

However, it is normal to encounter these differences during the conversation, otherwise it would be abnormal. Because Tang Huan is currently powerful in Hong Kong and has his own interests, it is impossible to be obedient and always sell well in front of the Governor of Hong Kong.

Seeing that the major issues are almost communicated in place, Youde, who has a lot of research on Chinese literature, started the romance again.

After this session, Youde got up to say goodbye and said: I know that Mr. Tang has a lot of contacts in the mainland, so after Jardine was acquired by you, it might not be an opportunity. , I can help you a lot.”

It's a matter of duty. Tang Huan nodded happily and agreed, and at the same time gave a gift, I heard that Sir Youde loves music, this is the latest high-tech product of the company under my name-cd player, record, and home Audio. Compared with traditional LPs, digital music will bring a completely different experience to listeners, I hope you like it.”

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

Tang Huan rubbed his nose and muttered as he watched the Hong Kong Governor's car gradually go away, This old British man who can be called a Chinese hand can really speak!

However, 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 Governor of Hong Kong from now on should be able to recognize the situation clearly. Of course, there may be exception.

Speaking of this, Tang Huan thought of Patten, the last governor of Hong Kong in the original time and space. This senior politician caused a lot of trouble.

When Niu Bijian heard that you arrived in Xiangjiang, he rushed over immediately. Do you want to see him? Zhou Mi asked after returning to the office.

Tang Huan frowned, I didn't move Niubijian's Jardine chair. What did he want to do in such a hurry to come over to see me?

Zhou Mi chuckled, Niubijian wants you to honor the agreement he reached with Simon Keswick. The board of Jardines will pay 1 million pounds. U.K.

That agreement was a condition that Simon Keswick made in order to take away Niu Bijian so that he could take over the position. Why should I pay the bill now?

A smirk appeared on Tang Huan's face, Besides, Niu Bijian is still very useful. The idea of ​​letting the British deal with the British depends largely on him to realize it, especially that Simon Keswick. It is a big trouble, and it would be a pity not to use his old enemy Niu Bijian.

Hearing that Tang Huan had this plan, Zhou Mi opened his mouth wide in surprise, Using barbarians to control barbarians is considered necessary and feasible, but Niu Bijian, an important leader who fought us so hard before, is unlikely to be able to support us. Use it.

How will you know the result if you don't try? Anyway, if I'm asked to pay the 1 million pounds pension, I won't do it! Tang Huan shrugged.

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

Sure enough, after sitting down, Niu Bijian directly explained the purpose of his visit.

That was the transaction condition after the company's political struggle between you and Simon Keswick. I don't think I have any reason to be responsible for it. Tang Huan replied more simply and bluntly.

That's not a transaction condition, you can check the documents of the board of directors. New Bijian said angrily.

This kind of fig leaf is all kinds of embarrassment when it is pulled off. Do you think I look like someone who has been taken advantage of? Tang Huan had a smile on his face, but the words that came out of his mouth were cold.

Seeing that there was no room for maneuver, Niu Bijian no longer swallowed his anger. He slapped the table and stood up, Then I will wait for your dismissal notice. (To be continued) If you feel reborn Technocrazy is very good looking! Then please put the URL of this site! Recommend it to your friends and watch it together!