Chapter 1097: Imperial Group officially swallows up Standard Bank

Yang Ming and Shen Bi talked secretly for more than half an hour.

After talking.

Shen Bi personally sent Yang Ming out.

At this time, Alina and Yingla were enjoying the beautiful night view of Victoria Peak and Victoria Harbor outside.

"It's beautiful!"

"Sir, the night view of Xiangjiang is so beautiful."

As one of the three most beautiful night views in the world, the night view of Hong Kong is indeed unique, especially the Empire State Building headquarters in the distance, which looks even more amazing when the lights are turned on.

"Mr. Shen, let's go back first."

Shen Yi and his wife personally escorted Yang Ming to the Rolls-Royce.

Watching Sir Yang and others leave.

Shen Yi knew that the power of the Imperial Group and Sir Yang was getting stronger and stronger.

What Shen Bi didn't know was that Yang Ming not only wanted to swallow up Standard Bank, but also Huifeng Bank.

It's just that Huifeng Bank is unique, so I'm afraid it won't be swallowed up so easily.

Even if Imperial Group had the opportunity to become the largest shareholder of Huifeng Bank, it would still be difficult to control Huifeng Bank.

Unless Huifeng Bank is divided into European and Asian parts, Yang Ming will be able to swallow up Huifeng Bank.

. . .

Deep Water Bay mid-level villa.

Bao family.

On New Year's Eve, the excitement of the Yang family in the mid-level villa in Repulse Bay made Bao Yugang sigh and envy the excitement of Sir Yang's family on New Year's Eve.

did not expect.

Not long ago, Oriental Daily, the largest-selling newspaper in Hong Kong, was just swallowed up.

Now it is actually rumored that Imperial Group is going to acquire Standard Bank.

Bao Yugang is very clear about Standard Bank, and his power is also very powerful.

"Father, Imperial Group wants to acquire Standard Bank."

Wu Guangzhen came over and said.

First, Lloyds Bank announced its acquisition of Standard Bank, and then Empire Group also announced its acquisition of Standard Bank.

With the power of Laishi Bank, Bao Yugang, Wu Guangzhen and others felt that they were no match for the Imperial Group.

And before the Bao family is divided into four, they may still have the strength to participate.

Now the Bao family is divided into four, and the property is very clear.

Even if Global Group, Bao Yugang continues to participate in the management, the four sons-in-law of the Bao family will support his acquisition of Standard Bank.

Now Bao Yugang no longer thinks about it.

Because after the Imperial Group got involved, it was impossible for him to get involved again.

"Lyth is no match for Imperial."

The Imperial Group not only has a very strong financial flow, but also has a good network of relationships in Country Y.

Today, Empire Group's first super soft company is listed, and its market value has exceeded HK$60 billion. Such a powerful business empire is not what Bao Yugang could have imagined.

He just hoped that when he left, he could find another way for the Bao family to let Wu Guangzhen and Sir Yang move around.

"We will not be involved in the Imperial Group's acquisition of Standard Bank. The most important thing for you is to keep in touch with Sir Yang. In the future, when I am away, he can give you more directions."

"Yes, father." Wu Guangzhen reacted immediately.

At this time, Bao Yugang and Wu Guangzhen just looked at the Yang family in the mid-level villa in Repulse Bay. They didn't know whether it was envy or something else.

Not far from Bao's house.

The Li family in the Mid-Levels Villa in Deep Water Bay.

Li Jiacheng had already returned from get off work and had dinner with Zhuang Yueming.

Li Jiacheng went back to the study by himself.

However, Li Jiacheng also suddenly heard a phone call and learned that Imperial Group wanted to acquire Standard Bank.

Historically, Li Jiacheng has not acquired other banks, mainly because Li Jiacheng swallowed up Hutchison Whampoa. However, in Li Jiacheng's mind, how could he not want to control some banks.

But now Li Jiacheng is far behind what it was in history. Only Changchun Industrial Group has not been able to acquire Hutchison Whampoa and Xiangjiang Electric Lighting Company. The industry in Xiangjiang is far behind what it was in history.

Now Li Jiacheng has also begun to invest domestically, but due to caution and other reasons, it is far inferior to the domestic investment made by the Bao family and Wu Guangzhen.

Now, when I suddenly heard that Imperial Group was going to acquire Standard Bank, apart from being a little surprised, it seemed normal.

The reason why most people in Xiangjiang are paying attention is precisely because Zada ​​Bank is now one of the three largest note-issuing banks in Xiangjiang, and it is also the second largest foreign-funded bank, involving many depositors and investors in Xiangjiang.

If Imperial Group acquires Standard Bank, and Hong Kong Bank is its main subsidiary bank, the impact will be huge.

Li Jiacheng stood up, looked out the window, and had to sigh that Sir Yang's layout was really getting bigger and bigger.

. . .

This night.

The news that Imperial Group wanted to acquire Standard Bank has spread throughout Hong Kong.

Melis, who was far away in London, was already making preparations.

Now that Barlow has announced the news, he is going head-to-head with Royce Bank.

Among them, the European headquarters of Imperial Group has been buying shares of Standard Bank on the stock market. The share price given by Imperial Group European headquarters is significantly higher than the price of 750 pence per share given by Lloyds Bank.

In this situation.

It is already unstoppable for Imperial Group to acquire Standard Bank.

Less than a week.

The European headquarters of Empire Group announced that it has acquired more than 35% of the shares of Standard Bank, which is far more than the 12% shares held by the management of Standard Bank. In addition, the European headquarters of Empire Group is already Standard Bank. largest shareholder.

Among them, Lloyds Bank acquired about 15% of the shares.

The rest are other institutional investors and retail investors, which hold about 38% of the shares.

The acquisition of the European headquarters of Imperial Group has not stopped, and the acquisition price will be more shares of Standard Bank.

When the European headquarters of Imperial Group announced that it held 49% of Standard Bank's shares, the remaining 24% of shares were on the market.

The Imperial Group was not only the largest shareholder of Standard Bank, but also had begun to control the bank. Lloyds Bank had no choice but to give up.

And announced that 10% of the shares would be sold to the Imperial Group at 800 pence per share.

In fact, this investment in Standard Bank and Royce Bank was already at a loss.

In this case, the European headquarters of Imperial Group increased its 49% stake in Standard Bank again to 59%.

In other words.

At this time, Standard Bank's largest shareholder, Imperial Group, held 59% of the shares. The second largest shareholder was originally Lloyds Bank, which changed from 15% to 5%. The original 12% stake of the management of Lloyds Bank changed from 24% to %. The third largest shareholder has become the second largest shareholder again, and the remaining institutional investors in the market still have % of the shares.

This time, Empire Group spent nearly 90 billion Hong Kong dollars to acquire Standard Bank. The acquisition speed was really too fast.

Lloyds Bank and other capitals were unable to respond.

Historically, why did it take until July for Asian capitals such as Pao Yugang and Qiu Debor to respond? It was mainly during the period of May and June that Standard Bank was in a stalemate stage and had been turning to other capitals for help. However, in the end, only Asian investors played the role of 'white samurai'.

In fact, Bao Yugang wanted to swallow up Standard Bank, but he just didn't have the strength.

Now the Imperial Group is really powerful and really wants to swallow up Standard Bank.