activa-t Chapter 118
Chapter 118
Chapter 0118 Cross-shareholding? Sima Jianyun, you are the only hope!!
Royal Bank of China is a local bank of the same country as Standard Chartered Bank.
There is both competition and cooperation between them.
Especially when it is external, it will be twisted into a rope, the needle will not penetrate, and the water will not be splashed.
In response to this situation, the original strategy needs to be changed.
The simple ‘Lao Tzu has a lot of money’, and it is not applicable to them.
There is a need to take measures to diverge from it.
But one thing to say, this difficulty is really not low.
“Shen Sheng, I’m going to trouble you again.”
Qin Xuan said to Shen Bi with a smile on the phone.
“Qin Sheng, what’s not troublesome? Say. ”
“You know what I’m looking for you for?”
Hearing Shen Bi’s tone, Qin Xuan was a little puzzled and subconsciously asked.
“You don’t know yet, do you? The charter king and Huo Sheng have already told me your thoughts. To be honest, I really admire you, thinking about it for the long term, I can’t do it.”
“So, I can only do my best to see if it is possible to help you.”
Hearing Shen Bi’s words, Qin Xuan’s heart couldn’t be more moved.
“Shen Sheng, I will give you a favor.”
“Less come, what kind of human unkindness. Okay, get down to business. ”
Shen Bi smiled and said.
“You know, Royal Bank and Standard Chartered Bank are both local banks in China, and it is quite difficult to buy the shares of Standard Chartered Bank from Royal Bank.”
“The reason is that these two banks are holding each other’s shares, you understand?”
The so-called cross-shareholding refers to the situation where two legally existing companies contribute capital to each other and become shareholders of the other company.
And this situation is not uncommon among these companies today.
After all, by doing so, you can strengthen the partnership, increase trust between the two companies, and promote business cooperation and technology exchange.
Second, it can also diversify risks and reduce the risk of a single investment.
Above all, it can improve the efficiency of capital use.
Similarly, if someone wants to destroy the shareholding from the outside, it can also restrain and resist the hostile takeover of competitors to a certain extent, and ensure that the company has enough retained funds.
Because of this, Qin Xuan’s acquisition of the shares of Standard Chartered Bank caused considerable trouble.
When he heard Shen Bi’s words, Qin Xuan couldn’t help but have a little headache.
If you want to buy all the remaining two stocks, I am afraid that it is a bit difficult.
Just when he felt a little helpless, Shen Bi suddenly smiled.
“Qin Sheng, don’t you feel a little headache?”
“It’s not just a bit of a headache, you should say it’s quite a headache.”
Qin Xuan said helplessly: “According to this line of thought, shouldn’t I first acquire the Royal Bank of the Kingdom of China, and then come to buy Standard Chartered Bank?” ”
If that was the case, then the amount that Qin Xuan needed to pay would reach an almost terrifying figure.
“What? Wouldn’t you really be planning to buy Royal Bank first? ”
When Shen Bi heard Qin Xuan’s words, he was startled and asked.
To be honest, Qin Xuan really had this plan.
If there is really no other way, then it can only make a miracle, anyway, it is a special bank, if you can’t give him a pot of serving, all snatched away, see what they will do then!
“Actually, the reason why I am calling you is because I think there may be a third way to solve this current problem.”
Shen Bi said with a smile.
“You should know very well, Qin Sheng. The business of Royal Bank and Standard Chartered Bank is actually highly overlapping, that is, the two of them, in a sense, can actually be regarded as competitors. ”
“It’s just that because they are all subordinate to the local banks of the country, they must at least behave harmoniously on the surface, hello me, hello everyone.”
“But actually, hehe… Businessmen are all profit-seekers. ”
Shen Bi nodded to Qin Xuan, and Qin Xuan instantly woke up!
Yes, the essence of businessmen is to pursue profit!
At this stage, the size of Royal Bank and Standard Chartered Bank is actually not the same.
Standard Chartered Bank has expanded its business internationally and has gradually become a world-class super bank.
Compared with its brother, the Royal Bank, it is obviously much more glamorous.
In such a comparison, one progress is fast, and one is standing still, then the natural gap becomes larger and larger.
It is precisely for this reason that Standard Chartered Bank is actually constantly considering whether to take some necessary measures to redeem all the shares of the Royal Bank.
Of course, this is just an idea, although it has tested the other party’s tone several times, but it has not been implemented into practice.
After all, they all belong to the same big hey, and the surface work must still be in place.
Even if you want the other party to die quickly, you still need to put on a kind face.
This is the so-called traditional gentleman.
Hypocrisy.
After Qin Xuan learned about this situation, he already had an idea in his heart.
At this time, Shen Bi pushed him another phone number to let him remember
“What is this phone number for?”
“This is the head office of the Royal Bank of China in the United States, who has dealt with me before, and he is quite a good person, and he believes in the principle that interests come first.”
“Profit first?”
Hearing this, Qin Xuan couldn’t help but smile.
“I’m not afraid that he won’t want benefits, I’m afraid that I give too many benefits, and he doesn’t dare to accept them”
“Then you are worried in vain, this guy is very bold. Let’s say privately that if he is caught in the file of corruption, it will be enough for him to sit in prison for ten lifetimes. ”
“Shhh, so ferocious?”
When Qin Xuan heard this, he couldn’t help but gasp.
“So, as long as the benefits are enough, he really does everything.” Harder than JPMorgan’s people! ”
Qin Xuan nodded.
“Well, in that case, without further ado, I will immediately send people over to consult with him!”
“OK, that’s all I can help you, I wish you well!”
“See you outside, Shen Sheng, you have already helped me a lot! When things are done, you have to drink tea! ”
“Okay, gotta drink tea.”
Hanging up the phone, Qin Xuan immediately made a cross-ocean call to Sima Jianyun, who was in the United States.
At this time, Sima Jianyun completed the acquisition of JPMorgan Chase’s shares, and was packing his luggage in a good mood, ready to go home happily.
He had already expected that Qin Xuan would bring a whole team of men and horses to the airport to personally welcome the return of his great hero.
“I’m ashamed, but it’s just doing something that feels trivial.”
This sentence, Sima Jianyun had practiced countless times, just waiting for Qin Xuan to speak, he responded reservedly and indifferently.
Saying such a sentence in front of so many people present will definitely explode the scene effect!
Just thinking about it made me tremble with excitement.
Just then, the phone rang.
Grab the phone and connect it.
“Hello? Jian Yun, everything is done, right? ”
“Ah, it’s all done! I booked my ticket for tomorrow noon and will probably be able to arrive the morning after tomorrow. ”
Sima Jianyun said with a smile.
He did not finish his words.
It is hinting to Qin Xuan that when the time comes, bring someone to warm a welcome.
How could Qin Xuan not know this careful thinking of Sima Jianyun, and immediately laughed and said.
“Don’t worry, I will personally come to the airport to greet you when the time comes!” You’re our hero! ”
When Sima Jianyun heard this, a smug smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Isn’t that what he was trying to hear?
“Before that, though, there’s a small problem that I need you to help me sort it out. I believe, with your talent, that you are absolutely at hand. ”
Qin Xuan’s words turned around, and Tu Qiang saw it.
“Well, my strength is of course unique. What’s going on? Isn’t there something you need to bring back with me? ”
Until this time, Sima Jianyun had not discovered the problem.
“Hahahaha, or do you know me better!”
Qin Xuan laughed out loud.
“Of course, don’t look at who I am.”
No way, Qin Xuan’s old silver coin was too well hidden, and Sima Jianyun did not notice that danger was approaching step by step.
“Well, I see you’re still in New York, right?”
“yes, why are you suddenly asking this?”
In Sima Jianyun’s heart, he inexplicably felt that something was wrong, and subconsciously asked
“Ahem! Well, you know, the acquisition of shares in Standard Chartered Bank has a great bearing on our right to maintain the independent banknote issuance of Heungjiang! ”
“I know that, otherwise I wouldn’t have traveled thousands of miles from Boston to New York.”
Sima Jianyun said with a smile.
“However, fortunately, things were resolved satisfactorily!”
“Nope.”
Qin Xuan’s voice was a little dull.
“Things are far from completely resolved.”
Therefore, he told Sima Jianyun about the mutual shareholding between the Royal Bank of the Kingdom and Standard Chartered Bank.
Suddenly, Sima Jianyun’s expression also became serious.
“In this way, the acquisition of shares of Standard Chartered Bank should be in an impasse.”
Sima Jianyun said in a deep voice.
“Is there any way to crack the situation in front of you?”
“Yes.”
Qin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and said.
“In fact, Shen Bi has already told me that whether you can succeed or not depends on you. Jianyun, you are our last hope! ”
“Me?”
Sima Jianyun was confused.
“What hope do I have… Wait a year, don’t you want me to go somewhere else? ”
“Of course I’m not so ruthless.”
Qin Xuan said with a smile.
“I know, you are now rushing back to Xiangjiang to reunite with your wife, so you come back, I will personally fly over to replace you.”
That’s not so close…
“It’s just that Shen Bi doesn’t know how long that important gentleman will stay in the United States, and if this comes and goes is delayed, I’m afraid we won’t have a chance.”
“…… Good you Qin Xuan, if you want me to go, you want me to go, what are you doing with such a big nonsense? ”
Sima Jianyun said angrily.
“Well, where are the others?”
“In Stamford, Connecticut.”
Hung up the phone, and Ma Jianyun was so angry that his teeth itched.
Qin Xuan, this guy!
It’s really quite exciting!
As a last resort, he once again chose to refund the ticket and bought a plane to Connecticut instead.
Located in southwestern Connecticut, Stamford is home to a world-famous Stamford University, but otherwise the city is not very famous.
However, the previous seething haunting in Connecticut made this equally unknown state famous.
Other than that, there was no more splash.
The people who live in the city, like the city’s name, are as inconspicuous.
Indeed, it is somewhat incomprehensible why the North American headquarters of the Royal Bank of China is built in such a place.
It wasn’t until Sima Jianyun met this man that he finally knew the answer.
“Hello, Mr. Sima, it’s an honor to meet you.”
“Thank you, Mr. Crawford, and I feel the same way.”
Crawford Hayerson was kicked by the headquarters of the Royal Bank of China to cultivate a new market in North America.
At first glance, there seems to be nothing special about him.
Even Xie Ding’s head is as ordinary as a 9-to-5 office worker, unremarkable.
Only the twinkling eyes have been revealing to the world his extraordinaryness.
After some pleasantries, Sima Jianyun still chose to go straight in with a single knife and directly made his intentions clear.
“Huh, Standard Chartered Bank shares? Mr. Sima is indeed quite strategic. ”
Crawford smiled and nodded.
“Indeed, the development of Standard Chartered Bank during this period can be said to be changing with each passing day, and it is like riding an intercity train.”
“But unfortunately, you should also be very clear that we at Royal Bank and Standard Chartered Bank have a cross-shareholding relationship. One wins, one loses. ”
Sima Jianyun shook his head with a smile.
“There are many advantages to cross-shareholding, but the disadvantages are also obvious.”
“I will not discuss the obvious facts of inflating capital and inducing insider trading and related party transactions.”
“I just ask you one word, dear Mr. Crawford, have you ever felt that in recent years, it is your Royal Bank that has been passively transfusing blood to the Wanta Bank?”
These words immediately made Crawford’s eyes burst with a burst of essence.
He tensed up for a while, and it took a while before he relaxed.
“Ahem! Mr. Sima, how could you think so? We at Royal Bank are strong and have a wide range of business, how can we give blood transfusions to Standard Chartered Bank. ”
“Yes?”
Sima Jianyun smiled.
Just now, Crawford’s reaction is the most powerful evidence.
He is now just a dead duck with a hard mouth, holding on in front of Sima Jianyun, as long as there is a breakthrough, his defense line will collapse completely!
“In fact, before I came, I specifically checked the flow of your bank and Standard Chartered Bank in the past five years.”
“Mr. Crawford, the data won’t lie.”