Quite a few media outlets had arrived outside Taigu Trading Company, as they had all received the news that people from the Huanyu Group were there.
So, naturally, they wanted to get the first-hand information. However, soon, they captured photos of shareholders walking out with grim expressions on their faces.
Some of them were even cursing the Huanyu Group and Ye Haochen.
If not for the security guards holding them back, these media members would have rushed forward to ask questions.
Half an hour later, Ye Zhi Rong walked out with two people.
"Ms. Ye, can we ask, did Huanyu Group acquire Taigu Trading Company?"
Ye Zhi Rong was just about to get in the car when she heard a reporter shouting.
As soon as the voice fell, the security guards holding back the reporters couldn't help but look at Ye Zhi Rong.
They also wanted to know the answer, whether they had changed their boss or not.
If Huanyu Group had really acquired Taigu Trading Company, then they would inevitably clean up a group of people.
That was how the former Hutchison Whampoa did it, clearing out half of the middle and upper management.
Ye Zhi Rong paused for a moment, then nodded, and then got in the car.
Seeing Ye Zhi Rong nod, all the reporters present widened their eyes.
They actually acquired Taigu Trading Company, that's amazing.
This is one of the Big Four Trading Companies, existing for decades, even centuries.
All reporters were taking pictures, they needed to quickly report this news.
They could already imagine what kind of sensation this news would cause when it was broadcast.
Huanyu Group!
After receiving a call from his elder sister, Ye Haochen also smiled.
And seeing Ye Haochen's smile, Huo Lao and others knew that they had succeeded.
They were also a little dazed. The once formidable Taigu Trading Company was actually acquired.
Taigu Trading Company was a subsidiary established by the four major British conglomerates in Hong Kong.
On the surface, the Big Four Trading Companies were companies set up by the British in Hong Kong, but the real control was in the hands of the four conglomerate families in Great Britain.
These four trading companies controlled the commercial market in Hong Kong at that time.
In Hong Kong, no matter what industry, they had to deal with these four trading companies.
It could be said that the Big Four Trading Companies monopolized many industries.
In later generations, Taigu Trading Company was the only one that stood firm.
Unlike the other three trading companies, Taigu had a characteristic that they didn't have: "not being ambitious."
"Not being ambitious" means that Taigu acted conservatively. They would not make any move unless it was absolutely safe.
As for the other three trading companies, for them, as long as there was a 30% chance of success in a matter, it was worth a gamble.
This is why Li Ka-shing was able to easily find their loopholes in later generations and break through them in one fell swoop.
"Calculate the earnings..."
Ye Haochen was also in a good mood, and said with a smile.
They had used over 300 billion in funds this time, it wasn't just about acquiring Taigu Trading Company.
They had also acquired a lot of shares in the three Jardine Matheson trading companies.
Moreover, they had also made a lot of money from short selling.
He didn't know the exact amount, but it was definitely no less than one billion Hong Kong dollars.
Hearing Ye Haochen's words, Huo Lao and the others looked at Lin Changqing.
"32.3 billion was invested in the stock market."
"Out of which, 6 billion was used to short Jardine Matheson, earning 330 million Hong Kong dollars."
"Out of which, 8 billion was used to short Wheelock, earning 450 million Hong Kong dollars."
"Out of which, 6.3 billion was used to short Hutchison, earning 210 million Hong Kong dollars."
"Out of which, 9.8 billion was used to short Taigu, earning 405 million."
"Apart from Taigu Trading Company, they have 4.1% shares of Jardine Matheson, 3.23% shares of Wheelock, and 3.96% shares of Hutchison."
Lin Changqing took the document passed by his employee, and then spoke in a deep voice.
The most important thing is that they shorted first, and then bought.
They made 1.6 billion from short selling this time, and that doesn't include the shares of the four major trading companies.
Hearing these encouraging figures, everyone had smiles on their faces.
A complete victory! Li Zhaoji calculated that just those shares were worth over 2 billion.
Of course, he was calculating based on the share prices before they shorted.
This meant that they had earned almost 4 billion from short selling.
"I still have use for the Jardine Matheson and Hutchison shares."
"As for the Wheelock shares, how about we divide them among you?."
Ye Haochen also roughly calculated the earnings this time, and then looked at Huo Lao and the others.
They had also contributed this time, so he brought them in.
Even without Huo Lao and the others, he could still short sell.
But it wouldn't be as smooth.
"Okay..."
Everyone looked at each other, Huo Lao nodded with a smile.
Being able to make so much money, and also get some shares of Wheelock, he was very satisfied.
He basically didn't do much, yet he earned over 100 million, which was like hitting the jackpot.
Of course, the others had no objections. The main players earned the big money, and they earned the small money.
"Then what about the situation outside..."
Bao Chuan Wang suddenly thought of the situation outside, how were they going to handle it.
"Wait for MacLehose to call."
Ye Haochen curled a smile at the corner of his mouth, and then said with a smile.
One of the Big Four Trading Companies has fallen, the remaining three can only struggle to survive.
Now, it's not him who's in a hurry, but that old guy MacLehose. The situation in Hong Kong must have reached Great Britain.
Beep, beep!
As soon as his voice fell, the pocket phone rang. Ye Haochen looked at the unfamiliar number, and then said with a smile; "Well, speak of the devil, he's here."
Then, under everyone's gaze, he didn't answer the call, but simply hung up.
"You little rascal..."
Seeing Ye Haochen hang up the phone directly, Huo Lao laughed dumbfoundedly. But he could also tell that MacLehose must be anxious.
Now, they held the initiative. They should take this opportunity to get some benefits.
"Be careful. The conglomerates behind the Big Four Trading Companies won't let this go."
"Especially the Swire family..."
Bao Chuan Wang also shook his head, and then couldn't help but remind him.
They were able to succeed this time because they were unexpected. After all, the four conglomerates behind the Big Four Trading Companies were not easy to deal with.
Especially the Swire family. They must retaliate after suffering such a heavy loss this time.
Taking someone's money is like killing their parents. Not to mention a subsidiary worth billions, even hundreds of billions.
His voice just fell.