Chapter 294: Clearing Obstacles for the Upcoming Great Battle

**Ehe Machinery Group!** 

**Ehe Air Cargo Station!**

These two companies are the targets Xia Yu has selected for his assault.

Among them, Ehe Air Cargo Station is a monopoly in Hong Kong's air cargo industry. In 1971, it signed an exclusive air transport agreement with the Hong Kong government, which effectively gives it a monopoly in the business.

Currently, Ehe Air Cargo Station's market value is around 500 million HKD. It is controlled by Ehe Pacific Holdings, which holds a 35.85% stake, making it one of the core enterprises of the Ehe Consortium.

Controlling a company does not necessarily require a stake of 50% or more. A stake of over 50% is considered relative control, while over 66.7% is absolute control, where no one can take it away.

In Hong Kong, most listed companies have controlling shareholders with stakes typically around 30-40%, and sometimes even lower. For example, the controlling stake of Cheung Kong in Wharf Holdings is just over 20%.

So, a 35.85% stake by Ehe Pacific Holdings is quite high.

Given the strength of the Ehe Consortium, it's hard to imagine anyone daring to provoke them.

Even if someone did dare, with the strength and capability of the Ehe Consortium, they could quickly increase their stake to over 50%. It would be nearly impossible for anyone to forcibly acquire Ehe Air Cargo Station.

Of course, Xia Yu does not intend to acquire Ehe Air Cargo Station. His goal is to create an impression of threat and extortion, making it appear as though he is trying to seize it.

As for Ehe Machinery Group, it is even more powerful than Ehe Air Cargo Station.

With a total market value of 1.1 billion HKD, it has made numerous acquisitions in recent years and has almost digested them all. Its growth rate is expected to reach new highs soon.

Ehe Machinery Group is controlled by Ehe Holdings with a 37.1% stake, which is still 13% short of relative control, providing an opportunity.

These two companies, if handled well, could intimidate the Ehe Consortium and force them to spend money increasing their stakes.

Xia Yu plans to use public opinion to create an atmosphere where, even if Ehe doesn't buy the shares, he can still sell them at a high price and exit profitably. Ehe will certainly prevent Xia Yu from making a comeback and will not dare to reduce their holdings for cash.

Once the hype dies down, the inflated stock prices will fall, and Ehe Consortium won't benefit from the lowered prices.

The combined market value of these two companies is around 1.6 billion HKD. Without the money from gambling, Xia Yu would never have dared to touch them. If he wanted to, he would not even know when he could.

But now, with more than 1 billion HKD in cash in the Galaxy Fund's account, targeting these two companies is definitely not a problem!

"Since the targets are chosen, I just need the bank. Once I have the bank, I can transfer funds and start the operations!"

"However, before that, I need to get the Galaxy Fund's staff in place. Wang Qi should have screened the candidates by now."

Xia Yu put down the documents, leaned back in his chair, and thought deeply.

After discussing the Galaxy Fund with Wang Qi, Xia Yu had asked him to prepare the personnel.

Without operators, the Galaxy Fund would be an empty shell. How could Xia Yu manage 1 billion HKD on his own? It's not the internet age where one person could manage everything. If it were, Xia Yu would confidently handle it alone.

But now, that's not possible!

Although it's an emergency recruitment, the manpower can definitely be mobilized.

Since the establishment of Jiuding Securities Company, it has never stopped recruiting and expanding. The recruitment notice has been posted on the right side of the company's door and has never been taken down!

This is also due to Xia Yu's foresight.

Xia Yu had a clear plan from the beginning.

With his exceptional abilities, in the early stages, the limitation on Jiuding Securities Company's development is not finding profitable targets but rather recruiting talent! He needs people who can faithfully execute his plans and ideas.

These talents don't need to be top-notch, just solid mid-to-high-level professionals.

Of course, having top talents would be even better! No one would complain about having more capable subordinates!

Next, Xia Yu called Wang Qi and learned that the candidates had been screened, but the specific appointments and arrangements needed his personal attention.

Xia Yu asked Wang Qi to hand over the list of selected members so he could verify it again and use the next period to conduct a secret evaluation before confirming the appointments.

After all, the selected personnel would be involved in handling 1 billion HKD, so Xia Yu had to be cautious!

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Time flew by, and two days passed quickly.

The acquisition of Guang'an Bank finally reached a critical point. When Wang Qi subtly hinted that Xia Yu was willing to support Liang Dingbang's political career, the Liang family finally agreed to meet, but they wanted to meet with Xia Yu first.

"…"

"Boss, this is the situation."

In Jiuding Securities Company's office, Wang Qi reported and stood respectfully in front of Xia Yu, waiting for his decision.

Xia Yu smiled and said, "Agree to their request, but as for the time…"

Xia Yu pondered for a moment and then continued, "Let's set it for the day after tomorrow morning!"

"And tell them that the time is set by me, but the location will be decided by them."

The Liang family wanted to meet Xia Yu mainly to get his promise and confirm the conditions. 

If they could reach an agreement, the acquisition of Guang'an Bank would proceed smoothly. If not, it would be difficult.

Although Xia Yu was eager to acquire the bank, he chose not to rush at this critical juncture.

Given the current situation, the probability of acquiring Guang'an Bank is no less than 80%. At such a high probability, if Xia Yu rushed to meet the Liang family, it might appear he was too eager. Even if the negotiation succeeded, the Liang family might raise the price based on Xia Yu's apparent anxiety.

So, it's better to wait for two days, press the Liang family a bit, and make the negotiation more favorable for him.

"Alright, I'll notify them right away!"

Wang Qi nodded.

"By the way, arrange a fundraising party for next week. We need to establish a new fund."

Xia Yu continued.

Wang Qi was surprised but soon felt a surge of joy.

It was indeed time for Jiuding Securities Company to raise more funds, or rather, it should have done so earlier! With Huijin 1 and Huizhong 1 already stable, Jin Jiajun and Ai Lewen were increasingly relaxed. It was time to establish a new fund to relieve their burden!

But since Xia Yu had been in the UK, and most of the fundraising was driven by Xia Yu's presence, the scale of fundraising would certainly be lower without him, so Wang Qi did not rashly attempt large-scale fundraising.

"Boss, may I ask how much we are raising this time?"

Wang Qi asked eagerly.

"This time, we are establishing three funds: Huijin 2, Huizhong 2, and Changqing 1. Each fund will have a base of 50 million, with a maximum of 200 million!"

Xia Yu outlined his plan.

"Great!"

Wang Qi was overjoyed. If each fund could raise 200 million, Jiuding Securities Company's strength would almost double. How could he not be happy?

Then he raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Boss, what is the nature of the Changqing 1 fund? Who will manage it?"

"This Changqing 1 fund will be managed by you. It's mainly aimed at clients in the political and police sectors. We need these connections, understand?"

After Xia Yu's explanation, Wang Qi nodded heavily, understanding his instructions.

"It seems this fundraising is not just for raising money. I was wondering why the boss wants to establish an additional fund."

Wang Qi thought to himself.

With the imminent attack on the Ehe Consortium, setting up three funds before the great battle has a clear purpose.

One goal is to prepare ammunition for the battle, enhancing strength and offensive power to ensure the success of the battle.

The other goal, still related to the battle, is to clear potential obstacles outside, specifically to pull in allies and reduce uncertainty.

If high-ranking officials from the political and police sectors invest in the Changqing fund and become shareholders, when Jiuding Securities attacks Ehe, will they support Jiuding or Ehe?

Supporting Jiuding means making money for themselves; supporting Ehe means losing money if Jiuding fails.

Thus, the Changqing 1 fund is a trap to force them to jump in, binding them to Xia Yu's battle wagon!

At the very least, it should prevent them from supporting Ehe and becoming Xia Yu's enemies!

After all, in the business world, Xia Yu can fully take on the Ehe Consortium, but he fears that Ehe might use other means.

Given Ehe's influence accumulated over more than a century, it would be tricky if they used non-business methods or even political measures against him.

Therefore, to guard against this highly probable situation, Xia Yu is preparing in advance by pulling in political allies. Even if their strength is not strong, it's better than having no resistance.

As long as he can hold out for a while, Xia Yu is confident he can achieve his goals in the business world.

Changqing 1 is aimed at the political and police sectors, while Huizhong 1 and Huijin 1 are for the business world and wealthy families, also for building alliances and increasing influence.

Profit is the best bond

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As long as those people see that Xia Yu can make them money, they won't want to see him fail. If Xia Yu encounters trouble, the invisible helping hands will be numerous, and many problems will be silently resolved at the start.

"Wang Qi, inform Ai Lewen and Jin Jiajun to prepare the investment return reports for Huizhong 1 and Huijin 1. The importance of these two performance reports should be clear to you."

Xia Yu instructed.

Wang Qi nodded seriously and said, "I understand, I will make sure there are no mistakes!"

Whether one can make money is determined by the investment return rate!

No matter how grand the words are, they cannot match the usefulness of a performance report!

As long as investors see that investing in Jiuding Securities Company yields high returns, they will rush to invest without needing any persuasion.

Profit above all, that's the reality!