Chapter 94 is definitely a hot commodity!
How much money will the Shen family use to buy shares?
"Well... Generally speaking, when this kind of equity dispute occurs, it's standard practice to buy shares at a 20% premium."
Su Hao stroked his chin and said slowly, "Historically, there have been precedents of acquisitions with premiums as high as 50% in order to seize control."
"Wow! 50% of two billion, that's... making a net profit of one billion just by sitting still?"
"Amazing! President Su, you are truly a genius strategist and mastermind!"
You must have anticipated Shen Zekai's scheme, which is why you acquired these crucial shares through an off-exchange transaction beforehand, right?
The sycophants seized the opportunity to offer their praise once again.
Little did these people know that Su Hao's inexplicable intuition downstairs at the Changqing Building was like the first domino to fall.
A chain reaction unexpectedly drew them into this bitter feud among Hong Kong's elite families.
Of course, to be more precise, their current role is that of a "decisive force" holding key votes and waiting to be sold.
"But...Mr. Su, so far, there doesn't seem to be any movement from the Shen family. Isn't that a bit unusual?"
Some people have raised questions.
"No rush," Su Hao waved his hand calmly.
" The equity structure of Changqing Group is a mess, like a spider web."
They probably need to thoroughly understand their own and their opponents' hands before looking for chips.
Right now, they're probably still in the frantic verification phase.
"What if... I mean, what if, Mr. Su?" someone asked cautiously.
"They bypassed our shareholding altogether and reached an agreement privately?"
"Well... it's not entirely impossible." Su Hao took a sip of tea, his eyes flickering.
"If they can determine the winner without considering our shareholding, then it really doesn't concern us."
If that happens, they'll have wasted their time and been happy for nothing.
If you try to sell these shares later, I'm afraid no one will be willing to be a sucker.
"Let's wait and see. I believe they still desperately need these shares," Su Hao said confidently.
"Let's be like Jiang Taigong, sitting calmly on the fishing platform, waiting for the fish to take the bait themselves."
Moreover, Su Hao's intuition strongly told him that these shares were definitely a hot commodity!
***
In the Chairman's Office of Fang Huan Investment.
" Su Hao, what exactly is going on?"
Why are there suddenly so many 'distinguished guests' who want to meet me?
"When did my old face become so valuable?"
Huang Fengwen, the Director of Fang Huan Investment, was stunned when his secretary handed him a packed schedule of meetings.
Especially those signatures " Hong Kong" The letter of inquiry from "Changqing Group " made his eyelids twitch!
Su Hao's lips curled into a faint smile:
" Chairman Huang, have you been watching the financial news lately? Shen Zekai, the second son of Changqing Group, has staged a modern version of the 'Xuanwu Gate Incident,' and now the entire Changqing Group is almost turned upside down by him."
"Yes, I've been eating this melon for several days now, what's wrong?" Huang Fengwen nodded.
" Changqing Global Trust, the core holding company of Changqing Group, is a private company, and outsiders have no say in it."
Based on the intelligence we've obtained, we now support the Old Chairman. The two factions supporting Shen Chengjia and the second son, Shen Zekai, are evenly matched in terms of shareholding, making their struggle a fierce and protracted battle. Neither side can gain the upper hand.
Huang Fengwen clicked his tongue: "Sigh, old man Shen Chengjia had a great reputation all his life, but in his later years he was forced to this point by his own son. It's a shame that he couldn't keep his integrity in his old age. It's truly a pity."
"Indeed, but Shen Zekai's methods of winning people over are indeed brilliant."
But the more important reason is probably that people don't trust his older brother, Shen Zeju's, management skills.
Those so-called "ironclad shareholders" of the Old Chairman, no matter how deep their friendship, are decades old now; people's hearts are yearning for change.
Moreover, a portion of Changqing Group's profits is to be distributed to Global Trust for dividends.
We're all just ordinary people; our perspective is determined by our own self-interest.
Who wouldn't want a bigger slice of the pie and a higher share of the profits?
Su Hao's analysis of the entire situation was insightful and to the point.
"Hmm, and then what?"
Huang Fengwen listened with great interest, feeling as if he were watching a business drama.
"This Global Trust, in its early years, split off a portion of its shares and gave them to some of the Old Chairman's staunch confidants."
He has a few close associates who are also involved in a lot of messy companies.
One of them, Jinkun Holdings, is an investment company that mainly operates in Hong Kong.
Chairman Huang, can you guess which area this company previously focused on for investment?
Su Hao deliberately kept everyone in suspense.
"How would I know? I'm not a fortune teller." Huang Fengwen rolled his eyes.
"The European car market, especially… Zhongda cars."
"Holy crap!" Huang Fengwen's eyes widened in surprise.
"Doesn't that mean that in the previous ' Dieselgate ' scandal, we were completely forgotten?"
"It's more than just a loss," Su Hao chuckled.
"They not only heavily invested in Zhongda, but also shorted the stocks of several other competing car companies."
When Dieselgate collapsed, they were hit from both sides and nearly liquidated their positions! Their cash flow was immediately cut off!
Left with no other option, they frantically sold off various assets to survive, including their shares in... an industrial holding company.
"Industrial holding company…you mean…" Huang Fengwen's eyes narrowed.
"This industrial holding company holds a very high percentage of shares in Jinkun Holdings ' equity structure."
If converted into shares within Changqing Global Trust's total portfolio, it's exactly 5%!
A mere 5% stake.
Normally, it would just be an extra, insignificant, and wouldn't cause any big waves.
But what time is it now?
This is a critical moment when the father and son of Changqing Group have turned against each other, and the brothers have become enemies, with both sides fighting each other to the death!
At this point, 5% is like the last straw that breaks the camel's back; it's a super bargaining chip that can move mountains with a pound of silver!
It possesses the terrifying power to decide a matter with a single blow!
"Furthermore, Chairman Huang, didn't I just say that?"
Currently, Chairman Shen and his second son, Shen Zekai, are evenly matched in their shareholdings, resulting in a stalemate resembling a tug-of-war.
Su Hao's smile became increasingly playful.
"Then...then wouldn't this 5% stake become...the crucial vote that decides the outcome?"
Huang Fengwen suddenly realized what was happening, and his breathing became rapid.
"That's right! Mr. Huang, that's not all!" Su Hao snapped his fingers, his smile radiant.
"And this crucial 5% is now in the hands of Fang Huan Investment!"
"...What the heck?!"
Huang Fengwen stood there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning, his eyes almost popping out!