章節 370: Chapter 370: The Little Devil's Scheme
"Mr. Ishikawa!"
"Mr. Takahashi!"
"Nice to meet you!"
In a VIP reception room, Keisuke Takahashi, the head of Nomura Securities' Hong Kong branch, and Taro Ishikawa, the head of Daiwa Securities' Hong Kong branch, greeted each other with a handshake and pleasantries.
After the formalities, they took their seats. As the host, Keisuke Takahashi picked up a can of tea leaves, scooped a spoonful into a purple clay teapot, and began to brew the tea.
People in finance often have other hobbies to relax, such as dancing, painting, golfing, or DJing. Many top professionals even have hobbies that rival those of specialists.
Keisuke Takahashi did not like any of those; he was particularly fond of tea ceremony. After decades of practice, his tea-making skills had reached an unparalleled level. His smooth and graceful movements fascinated Taro Ishikawa.
"Mr. Ishikawa, please enjoy the tea!"
After pouring a cup of amber tea, Keisuke Takahashi brought it to Taro Ishikawa, saying with a serious expression.
"Thank you!"
Taro Ishikawa picked up the cup, took a deep breath, and began to savor the tea.
"Excellent tea!"
"Mr. Takahashi's tea ceremony has reached its peak; it's truly admirable!"
Taro Ishikawa made a face of enjoyment, exhaled a puff of hot air, and complimented.
Keisuke Takahashi smiled and modestly replied, "Mr. Ishikawa, you flatter me. My humble skills are unworthy of such praise. I still have much to learn."
"Haha, Mr. Takahashi, you are being modest…"
...
After three rounds of tea and some small talk, they finally got down to business.
"Mr. Takahashi, the Swire Group and Jiuding Securities have approached you several times, haven't they?"
Taro Ishikawa lightly set down his teacup and said with a faint smile.
Keisuke Takahashi gave a faint smile in return and asked, "And they've approached you a few times too, haven't they?"
"Haha!"
The two men shared a knowing smile.
"Mr. Takahashi, you hold twice as many shares as we do. I wonder what your plans are so that we can act together. As the Chinese and British compete, if we move together, we should be able to gain greater benefits."
Taro Ishikawa spoke frankly.
Keisuke Takahashi slightly nodded, agreeing with Taro Ishikawa's statement.
Daiwa Securities owned 2.76% of Swire Machinery Group's shares, while Nomura Securities held 4.99%. Given the current situation, uncertainties remained. Although Jiuding Securities lagged behind, it was still possible for them to catch up with Swire Holdings.
Whether it was Swire Holdings or Jiuding Securities, acquiring shares from either Nomura Securities or Daiwa Securities alone would not decide the outcome.
However, if they simultaneously acquired shares from both securities companies, they would control 7.75% of the equity! For Swire Holdings, this would almost secure victory.
For Jiuding Securities, it would close the gap with Swire Holdings and pose a fatal threat to them, making the situation even more ambiguous.
Therefore, the cooperation between Nomura Securities and Daiwa Securities was crucial. It would significantly affect stock prices, allowing them to earn more profits. Swire Machinery Group's market value was currently inflated. Without the competition, Keisuke Takahashi and Taro Ishikawa would have long instructed their teams to liquidate their holdings. However, in this special period of competition, there was clearly room for maneuvering. They naturally hoped to scrape off a layer of profit from either the Chinese or the British!
"Mr. Ishikawa, the stock price has now stabilized at 78 Hong Kong dollars. It will definitely rise further when the market opens next Monday. When do you think this competition will be decided? To what price level do you think the stock can rise?"
Keisuke Takahashi took a sip of tea, leaned slightly forward, and asked.
Taro Ishikawa furrowed his brows slightly, pondered for a moment, and then looked at Keisuke Takahashi, saying, "Our combined shares amount to 7.75%, surpassing other shareholders. However, if Cummins and Temasek's shares are acquired by Swire Holdings, it could directly determine the outcome.
But as far as I know, Cummins still does not intend to sell its shares. However, Temasek's situation is unclear. Swire's John Cathcart has personally gone to Singapore, and it's highly likely he will acquire them.
So, we don't have much time left. I believe the stock price could rise to at least 110 Hong Kong dollars. If it exceeds 110 Hong Kong dollars, it would be unsafe."
Having said that, Taro Ishikawa looked at Keisuke Takahashi, eager to hear his opinion.
Keisuke Takahashi thought for a moment and said, "110 Hong Kong dollars might be a bit conservative. I believe 115-120 Hong Kong dollars is also quite possible. If it drags on, the price might even be higher."
Keisuke Takahashi's belief that the stock price might rise further was due to his greater confidence. After all, Nomura Securities held 4.99% of the equity and had a stronger position compared to Daiwa Securities, with a deeper understanding and research of the stock market competition.
Taro Ishikawa thought carefully, nodded slightly, and said, "Mr. Takahashi, it seems our judgments differ slightly, but we both believe the price can rise above 110 Hong Kong dollars. If our two companies join forces and release this information, 115 Hong Kong dollars is definitely achievable."
"Indeed!"
Keisuke Takahashi agreed.
"Then, let's proceed..."
...
After some negotiation, Keisuke Takahashi and Taro Ishikawa reached an agreement to cooperate closely, working together to ensure they would extract the maximum benefit from either Swire Holdings or Jiuding Securities.
Just as the two scheming devils were finalizing their plans, their scheme was unexpectedly disrupted the next day.
Goldman Sachs had sent representatives to approach them, intervening in the stock acquisition and wanting to buy the shares of Swire Machinery Group that they held.
Goldman Sachs' involvement caught Keisuke Takahashi and Taro Ishikawa off guard, and they instantly felt that the fate of Swire Machinery Group was once again uncertain.
However, while Nomura Securities and Daiwa Securities could deal with Swire Holdings and Jiuding Securities normally, trying to extort more profits, they had to be cautious with Goldman Sachs, their American "parent."
At this time, the small island nation had not yet entered a global buying frenzy, and national confidence was not at its peak. Thus, both the public and government held a deep respect for their American overlords.
Goldman Sachs, as a major player on Wall Street with significant influence over American finance, could easily influence the U.S. government to exert pressure. However, getting them to give up the impending massive profits was unacceptable to them.
Unless Goldman Sachs was willing to offer a high price for their shares, but realistically, this was unlikely. Goldman Sachs would rather press prices down and use other means to coerce or negotiate to acquire the shares from both companies.
With both sides having their own schemes and the stakes being too high, Keisuke Takahashi and Taro Ishikawa could only adopt a delaying tactic, holding off Goldman Sachs while continuing their covert collusion.
But no matter how they conspired, their goal remained the same: to seize the maximum profit.
For wealth, people risk their lives; for food, birds risk their lives. Even if Goldman Sachs was formidable, making them surrender easily was out of the question!
每周推薦票狀態
-- 推薦票
榜單 
-- 推薦票