"Ridiculous!" Professor Zhou Henian's face turned pale. He leaned forward, his eyes shooting at Wellington like lightning, his shoulders straight under his Tang suit. "Mr. Wellington! What are the rules of the capital market? It's free competition, where the rich win! It's 'the highest bidder wins', the purest form of business!"
What does it mean to exploit a loophole? Tell me, which part of Mr. Kobayashi's transaction wasn't in compliance with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's regulations? Which contract wasn't witnessed by a lawyer and legally confirmed to be valid? How can you call it 'stealing'?!"
Professor Zhou's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the studio: "Back then, your British financial group, taking advantage of your financial strength and the so-called 'business rules', acted recklessly in the stock market, arbitrarily suppressing the share prices of Chinese companies and robbing them of many well-run Chinese companies at low prices!
Back then, the "rules" became a whip in your hands! What? Now the whip is in the hands of the Chinese, and it's just swung lightly, and you jump out and shout "violations" and "theft." Are you crying out in pain? Can't stand it anymore? This is truly absurd! This is a blatant double standard!
He mercilessly exposed the scars of history: "Not to mention the distant past, just look at the past ten or twenty years! How many Chinese-owned factories, businesses, and high-quality properties that have been run for generations have been forcibly acquired by you, using the power of capital, at bargain-basement prices, under the guise of so-called 'friendly acquisitions' or 'commercial restructuring'!
Back then, did you ever think it was "taking advantage of others' advantage"? Did anyone, like you do today, stand on the moral high ground and accuse it of "stealing"? No! Back then, you would only say, "This is the will of capital!" "This is the choice of the market!"
Now, a young Chinese man has completed the acquisition with even more sophisticated tactics, and you change your tune? This is not just hypocrisy, Mr. Wellington, this is a cowardly mentality that can't afford to lose! "
Professor Zhou's words were like a hammer, and the whole place fell silent. On the director's screen, the hotline indicator light flashed wildly, most of it expressing enthusiastic support for Professor Zhou.
Many Chinese-owned businessmen in front of the television were overcome with emotion as they listened. Wellington's face flushed crimson, his knuckles whitened as he gripped his pen, and he moved his lips a few times, unable to find a more forceful rebuttal.
Professor Zhou exposes the unavoidable pain points and inherent power imbalances in the evolving capital landscape of Hong Kong Island over the past century. Faced with this cold, rules-based, rather than moral, logic, his accusations of "morality and business ethics" pale and powerless.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, a well-known local stock analyst intervened, trying to bring the conversation back to the market itself. "Both of you have very sharp opinions. But from a purely market perspective, I think the most striking aspects of Mr. Kobayashi's acquisition of Jardine Matheson Holdings lie in 'efficiency' and 'confidentiality.'"
He pointed to the recent stock price chart of Hong Kong Land Development displayed on the large screen behind him. "From the beginning of June, when Mr. Huo and Mr. Xiaolin openly clashed, pushing the stock price above 130 yuan; to when the Newbiggin boss attempted to profit from high-priced arbitrage and drive the stock price down, two sell-offs triggered violent fluctuations; to the low of 60 yuan before today's news announcement! Hong Kong Land Development's stock price has been like an out-of-control roller coaster over the past few days!"
The analyst quickly ran his finger across the candlestick chart on the screen, speaking rapidly, "Any significant decline during this period could have triggered HSBC to liquidate its pledged shares." In other words, Mr. Kobayashi seized control of key shares at the precise moment when his opponent was at its weakest and the stock price was at its lowest.
A 27.5% stake—a proportion sufficient to give the company complete control of the Hong Kong Land board! The precise timing of the operation and the secrecy of the capital allocation were a truly surgical strike in the capital market!
Otherwise, how could he have achieved such success in one fell swoop when the Huo family secretly held nearly 10% of the shares and was watching closely? And how could he have achieved such a stunning comeback when all market participants and observers were immersed in the expectation that Xiaolin Tianwang would either stop the acquisition or be unable to continue?
His analysis reveals the more chilling aspects behind this transaction - not just courage and money, but also the terrifying ability to plan everything, understand human nature, and manipulate the rules.
In the minds of many, the name Kobayashi Tenbo has become synonymous with unfathomable depth. His acquisition wasn't simply a 27.5% stake in Hong Kong's Hong Kong headquarters; it delivered a stunning outcome and a terrifying impact on the capital market, no less terrifying than a nuclear explosion. While the market is reassessing Hong Kong's headquarters, it must also assess the man who suddenly emerged as its mastermind.
Another securities firm representative added a different perspective: "For ordinary investors, today's closing price of 60 yuan for Hong Kong Crown Holdings has been locked in. When the market opens tomorrow, this 60 yuan will be like a trigger. Countless investors who failed to sell at the high point or are hesitant are experiencing a massive loss of wealth and a complex emotional torment. Is this due to strong expectations that the myth of 'Kobayashi concept stocks' will be revived and the stock price will soar?
Or is it the fear that under Kobayashi Tenmo's control, Hong Kong Holdings will face even more intense internal strife and an uncertain future? This huge division and uncertainty is the reason why tens of thousands of Hong Kong investors are unable to sleep tonight.
The market will truly determine the future of Hong Kong's property: will it rise from the ashes or sink into a new quagmire? His words brought the anxieties of countless ordinary investors into this elite studio.
At this moment, the director quietly handed host Chen Qingsong a note. He glanced down, his eyes fixed, then quickly raised his head to face the camera, his tone becoming even more serious. "Sorry to interrupt everyone, but I just received the latest news: Hongkong Land Group and Mr. Kobayashi Tenmo have officially issued a statement and will hold an impromptu press conference tomorrow! Ladies and Gentlemen, the aftermath of Hongkong Land's change of ownership is just beginning. For more in-depth analysis and impact assessment, please continue to follow TVB Finance Channel for follow-up reports. This concludes tonight's special program!"
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