at the same time.
Just when both Mo Zhexuan and the Jardine Matheson Group were determined to acquire China Gas Company at all costs.
An announcement released by China Gas Company instantly attracted the attention of everyone in Hong Kong. Its stock price immediately soared, causing a large number of investors to rush to buy shares.
The content of the announcement is as follows: After more than a year of arduous negotiations, China Gas Company finally achieved cooperation with Australia International Mining Company. The two parties reached a strategic cooperation agreement and have signed a supply contract for 5 million tons of coal with a contract value of HK$322 million.
At the same time, it was announced that they would vigorously lay gas pipelines in Kowloon and the New Territories, and strive to complete the installation of all gas pipelines within two years, covering all places in Hong Kong, so that gas can truly enter thousands of households.
The release of this announcement was like a hurricane, causing heated discussions among all the people in Hong Kong.
Residents in Kowloon and the New Territories are even more excited, as this means they will no longer have to worry about heating, cooking and burning in the future.
The share price of China Gas Company has also risen from HK$95 per share to HK$130 per share, and is still rising. There are very few sellers on the market who are willing to sell their shares.
In a luxurious private ward at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, 2 Village Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island.
A pale old man lying on the hospital bed was wearing reading glasses and reading the Ming Pao newspaper meticulously. The content of the newspaper was Mo Zhexuan's interview with Jin Daxia.
When he heard the words "I am greedy when others are fearful, and I am fearful when others are greedy", a smile appeared on his gray-haired face, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
The old man is Li Mingze, the current chairman of the board of directors of China Gas Company and the only Chinese chief mentor of the Freemasons.
The introducer was Winston Churchill, the leader of the British Empire during World War II. His father, Lee Hiu-shin, was a well-known opium king who was eventually assassinated and died tragically on the streets of Macau.
His younger brother, Li Ka-shing, was the first chairman of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and a well-known tycoon.
At this time, a middle-aged man gently pushed the door open and walked in. After seeing Li Mingze reading a newspaper, he quickly persuaded him:
"Dad! Your heart is not in good condition. You need to rest."
"Well! Has the news been announced?" Li Mingze gently raised his head and glanced at his son, with a hint of melancholy in his brows.
"It's been announced that the share price of China Gas has risen to around HK$130. I think it will continue to rise. If we sell China Gas shares now, we will definitely make a lot of money."
There was excitement in Li Zhizhong's eyes, and he thought now was the best time to sell China Gas Company shares.
In his opinion, even if China Gas Company occupied all the gas supply in Hong Kong.
The annual profit will also be very limited, after all, Hong Kong has a population of only a few million.
Moreover, the price of gas supply cannot be raised at will. Since it is a public utility, the price increase must comply with market laws.
Therefore, the proposition has always been to sell shares in China Gas Company and then vigorously develop real estate, which is a profitable business.
"There were two companies secretly acquiring shares of China Gas Company. One of them was Jardine Matheson. Has anyone found out who the other one was?"
Li Mingze sighed helplessly upon hearing this. He had long known what his son was thinking and was deeply disappointed in his son's short-sightedness, but there was nothing he could do.
What is the most profitable business in the world? It's nothing more than monopoly, and the China Gas Company is a monopoly.
Although the profits earned are limited, they are stable and lasting, which is unmatched by real estate.
Now I am almost in my eighties, and my physical condition and energy are no longer as good as before.
Therefore, it is urgent to choose a successor for the China Gas Company, but the bottom line is that it cannot be handed over to the British Jardine Matheson.
"Dad! I've tried my best to investigate the other company, but I haven't found out who it is. However, this has nothing to do with us. The stock price of China Gas Company is high right now. I think we should just take our time."
"You...get out of here! I acquired China Gas from Wheelock with untold hardships. It's the product of all my hard work. Are you saying it's worthless in your eyes? Can't you have a longer-term vision?"
"If the China Gas Company is acquired by Jardine Matheson, do you know what it means? It means that our Chinese capital and all Chinese people in Hong Kong will still be like a hundred years ago, fat pieces of meat in the eyes of British capital that can be taken away at will, cough cough cough..."
Li Mingze was so angry that he started cursing loudly, with hatred in his eyes.
I can't help but recall the time in 1972 when Hong Kong Land, a subsidiary of Jardine Matheson, launched a takeover battle against a Chinese dairy company.
At that time, the Hong Kong Land Development was at its peak in Hong Kong. In order to seize the Dairy Company, it used its tremendous power to do everything possible.
Without spending any cash, it acquired a large Chinese company by simply giving out some shares.
It is so famous both at home and abroad that all Chinese-funded enterprises are worried about their safety, fearing that they will be the next company to be acquired.
"Dad! Don't be angry, I was wrong. I'll do whatever you say!"
After seeing Li Mingze coughing violently due to anger, Li Zhizhong had to quickly admit his mistake, but deep down he did not change his opinion.
"You should announce it to the outside world now. Tell them that I, Li Mingze, am planning to sell all my shares in China Gas Company. I welcome all the tycoons in Hong Kong to come and buy them."
Li Mingze was very curious about the true identity of the other party in the secret acquisition, so this move was to make the person in the secret acquisition reveal his true identity so that he could make plans.
In fact, in his mind, he had already determined the successor to China Gas Company, that is Li Ka-shing of Henderson Land Development, one of the four major families.
The two are close friends and are well aware of Li Ka-shing's abilities. The best outcome would be that China Gas Company would definitely reach a higher level if it were handed over to the other party.
Otherwise, if it is acquired by Jardine Matheson, it will be the end of the company, and all the hard work over the years will be completely wasted.
"Okay! I'll do it right away."
"Go to Henderson Land Development and look for your Uncle Li. Tell him I want to meet him."
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When he was the only one left in the ward, Li Mingze felt very sad. He recalled how he had taken back the China Gas Company from Wheelock and Company. It was like a dream, and he murmured:
"Time flies by so quickly. I used to be full of vigor and ambition, but now I am old and gray..."
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