Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 683

He Yuzhu's eyes were burning as he immediately pressed on, "Then among all these listed companies, Yuren Airship's total market capitalization should be at the bottom, right?"

Huang Zhirou shook her head slightly, her slender fingers rummaging through a pile of documents on the table. She quickly locked onto her target, flipping open the document, and leaning forward slightly, she spoke seriously, word for word, "The current market capitalization of Yu Ren Airship is indeed not high, only 200 million. But among the listed companies in the Xiangjiang Club, there are even companies with even lower market capitalizations. Everyone knows Guangshenghang, its total market capitalization is only 180 million, which is already quite low. But unexpectedly, O'Dell Film Company is the 'least impressive' one, with a market capitalization of just 150 million, making it the listed company with the lowest market capitalization in the Xiangjiang Club."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu's pupils suddenly shrank, and an imperceptible strange light flashed in his eyes for an instant. The light was like a meteor across the night sky, short but dazzling.

He leaned forward slightly, his tone filled with disbelief, and asked anxiously, "You mean, with just over a million Hong Kong dollars, you can acquire a listed company?"

Huang Zhirou saw this and shook her head helplessly, a wry smile playing on her lips as she explained, "From a theoretical perspective, this is indeed a possibility. But the reality is far more complex than theory. Acquiring a listed company is by no means a simple numbers game. Besides the availability of funds, it also depends on whether the major shareholder is willing to relinquish their crucial stake. If the major shareholder holds on to their ownership, no amount of money will be able to pry it away."

He Yuzhu has been in the business world for many years and is naturally well aware of the complexities behind acquiring a listed company.

Acquisition is not something that can be achieved simply by spending money.

First of all, strong capital is the foundation, which is the key lever to leverage this capital drama.

But funds alone are far from enough. A thorough investigation of the target company's operating conditions is required, from the minutiae of previous years' financial statements to the actual smooth operation of each business line. Everything must be clearly understood.

It is also crucial to analyze the market prospects. It is necessary to have insight into industry trends and predict the company's ups and downs in the future wave of competition.

Legal compliance is even more of a minefield. Any hidden legal loophole may trigger a fatal crisis after the acquisition. From the rigor of the contract terms to whether the company structure complies with regulations, every detail needs to be evaluated comprehensively and carefully.

Such a complicated project is destined to be not a simple deal that can be completed overnight.

He Yuzhu fell into deep thought, his mind quickly reviewing the business stories and stock market turmoil he had heard over the years.

After a while, he frowned slightly and asked a question: "How difficult is it to apply for a listed company nowadays?"

Although he was just an ordinary worker in the past, he has experienced the ups and downs of life and witnessed countless ups and downs in the business world. He has long been familiar with the twists and turns of the stock market.

Take for example the major shareholders of many listed companies, who will do anything to fill their pockets.

They often plan carefully and deliberately release some false good news, such as a fictitious company is about to win a major project, or claiming to have developed a groundbreaking new technology.

Once these news came out, it was like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, instantly attracting market attention and sending stock prices soaring.

When the stock price climbs to a high level, major shareholders will quietly reduce their holdings and cash out, making a fortune.

When the hype fades and the truth comes to light, the stock price will fall like a kite with a broken string. They will then seize the opportunity to buy back the stocks at an extremely low price. In this way, they can easily pocket huge profits.

At this split second, He Yuzhu felt a flash of inspiration in his mind, as if a mysterious door suddenly opened.

In an instant, a whole set of sophisticated strategies for manipulating stock prices flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope, and every detail was as clear as the real scene before his eyes, as if it had already been put into practice.

He was overjoyed and was about to speak when he saw Huang Zhirou's serious expression. She slowly shook her head, and that movement seemed to carry a thousand-pound weight.

She parted her red lips, her tone filled with helplessness and caution, and slowly said, "Boss, applying to become a listed company isn't as easy as you think. Look at Hong Kong, a tiny place, and there are only 50 listed companies. In the vast landscape of global commerce, it's just a drop in the ocean, unlikely to make a significant impact. The road to listing is far from the smooth sailing you imagine. Behind it are countless complex rules, rigorous scrutiny, and the power struggles of various factions. A single misstep could lead to irreparable consequences."

When He Yuzhu heard what the other party said, he suddenly felt a sense of injustice in his heart.

His eyebrows were instantly tightly furrowed, like two small volcanoes about to erupt, and his thick black eyebrows were twisted into a deep "chuan" character.

Without even thinking, he blurted out, "Is there not a single listed company founded and run by Chinese people?"

The eagerness in his words was like a surging tide, difficult to suppress, and his unwillingness was evident in his words, as if he wanted to break through the oppressive atmosphere.

"Of course there are, but the number is really small, almost as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns." Huang Zhirou hurriedly explained patiently, thoughts racing in her mind like a precision instrument running at high speed.

After a moment's thought, she unfurled her story, citing several representative examples: "Among these 50-plus listed companies is Bank of East Asia, with Jian Yeqiang at the helm. Jian Yeqiang, with his extraordinary business acumen and decisiveness, has built Bank of East Asia into a mainstay in the financial sector, standing firm in Hong Kong's financial turmoil. Behind many large-scale financial projects, there is the steady presence of Bank of East Asia.

Longfeng Investment and Asia Industries, subsidiaries of Charter King, further demonstrate the company's extensive business portfolio. Like a keen hawk, Longfeng Investment accurately captures investment opportunities. Its business portfolio spans real estate, shipping, trade, and other sectors, creating significant impact in each sector. Its Asia Industries division is equally impressive, with a diverse portfolio of businesses having a profound impact on Hong Kong's economic development.

There's also Chinese Estates Holdings, headed by Fung Ping-fan, which has excelled in the real estate market, developing numerous landmark buildings and transforming Hong Kong's skyline. The large-scale China Department Store has long been a popular shopping destination for Hong Kong residents, attracting visitors from all over the world with its dazzling array of merchandise and high-quality, attentive service.

Lixiaohe is involved in no more than four listed companies, which is already a considerable proportion among the limited number of listed companies.

However, in addition to these well-known companies, there are other well-known companies in their respective fields in Hong Kong, a fertile commercial land.

Kowloon Motor is like an indispensable "city ferryman" in the field of public transportation. Its models are diverse, from spacious and comfortable buses to flexible and convenient minibuses. They shuttle through the streets and alleys of Hong Kong every day, carrying countless citizens to and from work and life. It is one of the important arteries of urban operation.

China Motor Bus is equally impressive, having devoted considerable effort to passenger transport, meticulously planning routes and continuously improving service quality, providing citizens and tourists with safe and punctual travel options. It has firmly established itself in the passenger transport market and plays an indispensable role.

Macau Electricity is the "energy heart" that ensures the normal operation of the Macau region. In those power facilities, advanced technical equipment roars day and night, converting electrical energy into a steady stream of power and delivering it to every corner of Macau, ensuring the normal operation of factory production, residents' lives and commercial activities.

While not as involved in large-scale infrastructure as the previous companies, the Milk Ice Factory also holds a significant position in consumer life. During the scorching summer heatwave, citizens eagerly await the Milk Ice Factory's products. Its meticulously crafted ice cream, from its rich and sweet milk ice cream to its refreshing and delicious fruit smoothies, offers a touch of coolness and sweetness, becoming an indispensable comfort in the heat of the day.

However, generally speaking, if you add all these companies together, there are only more than 10 of them.

But don't underestimate them. Each of these companies plays an important role in Hong Kong. They are giants that can shake the business world with just a stomp of their feet.

With their unique competitive advantages, they firmly occupy the leading position in their respective industries, lead the direction of industry development, and have a profound and lasting impact on Hong Kong's economic landscape.

Huang Zhirou took a sip of tea to moisten her throat, then cleared her throat and continued, "Our company is indeed remarkable in terms of business operations. We have a steady stream of orders and the profit figures on the books are also very impressive. Among our peers, we are already considered outstanding, and our performance is enough to make many competitors jealous.

However, we must be realistic when it comes to reputation. We have to admit that the company still lacks sufficient exposure and visibility in the public eye. In the minds of ordinary consumers, it may just be a relatively unfamiliar name, far from being a household name.

If you want to go public now, given the strict market conditions and cumbersome rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, just waiting in line for approval, based on past experience, will probably take a long time of ten to eight years. The road to listing is a long and arduous one.

Looking at those companies that have successfully gone public, each one has a profound historical heritage, just like a thick history book, which records in detail the ups and downs of the business world over the past decades.

They are all old-established companies that have been struggling in the cruel market for decades, and the shareholding structure behind them is even more complicated, like a tangled mess that cannot be sorted out.

Almost every company, in the course of its development, would reluctantly transfer a portion of its precious shares to the four major foreign banks for various practical considerations such as expanding funding channels, building personal networks, and opening up resource channels.

Through this exchange of interests, we can gain support from more levels, gain a firm foothold in the fiercely competitive business battlefield, and achieve longer-term and more stable development.

People like He Yuzhu, who holds all the shares tightly in his own hands and refuses to let others get even a little bit of them, are extremely rare among these listed companies. Looking at the entire market, there is no other example.

"So, if we want to go public successfully, we have to introduce these investors?" He Yuzhu stroked his chin, frowned slightly, and asked thoughtfully.

Huang Zhirou looked serious, straightened her back, nodded heavily, and replied solemnly, "That's right, Boss. After all, in Hong Kong, the foreigners still firmly hold the dominant position at the top of the business world. They set most of the rules of the game. If you want to play this capital game within their rules, you have to honestly follow their routines. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get a share of the pie in this cruel capital market."

When He Yuzhu heard this, he just nodded slightly without saying anything. However, his solemn expression clearly revealed that he had heard the information carefully and was silently pondering, digesting and absorbing it in his heart.

After a moment, he once again focused all his attention on the information about Yu Renshui Boat. His eyes were as sharp as torches, so deep that they seemed to be able to penetrate the paper, and he carefully explored the unknown secrets hidden between the densely packed lines.

At this moment, his brain was like a high-speed precision instrument. Various thoughts and plans flashed through his mind like lightning, and he was racing against time to think of effective ways to deal with the complex situation before him.

Speaking of the Star Ferry, it is well-known in this bustling and noisy Hong Kong area. It is truly a household name and is known to everyone.

Since its birth, the Star Ferry has been like a very representative city card of Hong Kong, steadily carrying the daily travel memories of countless citizens.

Whether it is young white-collar workers rushing to work in the early morning or the elderly and children returning home together in the evening, the Star Ferry plays an indispensable role in their lives.

For a long time, it has been shuttling across the waters of the Hong Kong River. With its punctuality and convenience, it has accumulated a high reputation in this land, is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and has an extremely deep mass base.

The Star Ferry, a ferry company that seems to have emerged from the depths of history, has a long history that seems to date back to the last century.

Since its establishment, it has shouldered the important task of connecting Kowloon Pier and Hong Kong Island Pier. The two piers face each other across the sea, just like two shining pearls on both sides of the Hong Kong River.

The route operated by the Star Ferry is like a shining golden bond, firmly connecting the two prosperous areas of Hong Kong.

It's called the Golden Route for good reason. Among Hong Kong's many transportation routes, this route is one of the busiest ferry routes.