Chapter 1968 Taking over 3
"Mr. Guo, regarding the conflict between you and Lin Kunhai, I hope to be a mediator. How about we both take a step back?" Hsieh Chang-ting said sincerely.
Facing the richest man in Taiwan, Hsieh Chang-ting was not at all arrogant. In Taiwan, being the richest man means that one has great power in the political world, and he doesn't want to offend such a person.
Guo Taiming sneered.
"President Xie, I, Guo Taiming, am also a well-known person in Taiwan. If Lin Kunhai slaps me in the face like this, if I don't give him a slap, how can I, Guo Taiming, still see people in Taiwan!" Guo Taiming was furious.
Hsieh Chang-ting was helpless. That Lin Kunhai was indeed a bastard. He was showing off his true colors for no reason, and ended up giving Guo Taiming an excuse. And from Hsieh Chang-ting's point of view, I'm afraid there is also the shadow of Lin Feng in this. The relationship between these two people is very deep, and the interests are involved. Of course, at this moment, Hsieh Chang-ting will not bring up Lin Feng again, so it is really unnecessary to add another enemy to himself out of thin air. Sometimes, it is better not to say something.
"Old Guo, please give me some face. I will let Lin Kunhai apologize to you in person and set a table for wine. What do you think? You should know that Sanli TV is their family business. Even if you get this 17% stake, it will not be of much use!" Hsieh Chang-ting persuaded.
"President Xie, it is not that I don't give you face, but that Lin Kunhai is too much bullying in this matter. Okay, President Xie, you don't need to persuade me. In short, this is a personal dispute between Lin Kunhai and me, which has nothing to do with the overall situation. You don't have to worry about my position or Sanli's position!" Guo Taiming said loudly.
At this point, Hsieh Chang-ting knew that he could not persuade him. But the good news is that Guo Taiming also gave him a reassurance. Sanli TV's position remains unchanged, so what does it matter who is in power. Perhaps, he can also get close to Guo Taiming, which is a blessing in disguise.
After saying some insignificant words, Hsieh Chang-ting said goodbye. In order to avoid suspicion, Lin Feng also left with Hsieh Chang-ting. In the following days, when Hsieh Chang-ting was busy buying the land for Lin Feng, Sanlih TV was very busy. Guo Taiming's massive invasion and Lin Kunhai's tenacious resistance made Sanlih stage one drama after another.
At the beginning, Guo Taiming relied on his connections and influence in Taiwan to prevent Lin Kunhai from raising NT$1.3 billion from the bank to buy back 17% of the shares of "Sanlih TV", and finally made Lin Kunhai reluctantly give up. A big loss! But then, relying on the advantage that "Sanlih TV" is Lin Kunhai's family business, Lin Kunhai held the line tightly and did not let Guo Taiming enter the "Sanlih Board of Directors". This can also be regarded as a small win for Lin Kunhai.
Later, Guo Taiming announced that he had acquired 8.6% of Fubon Financial Holdings, and that he had a total of 25.6% of Sanlih Television's shares. His momentum was greatly boosted, and his shares were already more than most Sanlih shareholders, only slightly less than Chairman Lin Kunhai. Guo Taiming was absolutely qualified to apply to join the board of directors.
In the face of Guo Taiming's aggressiveness, Lin Kunhai, on the one hand, strengthened his contact with the clansmen who held shares, asking them not to sell their shares. On the other hand, Lin Kunhai used his control of the media to spread the news that Guo Taiming's acquisition of Sanlih Television was paving the way for Lin Feng, and exaggerated it into a news war that the mainland forces invaded Taiwan and wanted to control the Taiwanese media.
Guo Taiming did not explain Lin Kunhai's clamor, but only claimed that this was a personal grudge between him and Lin Kunhai, and that Lin Kunhai had gone too far, and he was just fighting back normally. Now that the media mouthpiece is controlled by Lin Kunhai, it is useless to say more, and revenge is enough.
Afterwards, Guo Taiming began to offer a sky-high price to the Lin Kunhai family members who held "Sanli TV", a purchase price of NT$100 per share. Now the market estimates that the share price of "Sanli TV" is about NT$45 ("Sanli TV" is not listed for trading), NT$100, which has more than doubled.
Faced with Guo Taiming's high purchase price, some people began to defect. Soon, Guo Taiming's shares surpassed Lin Kunhai, and he owned 35% of "Sanli TV" shares, while Lin Kunhai only owned 31%. Of course, his family members still held the remaining 34% of the shares.
Faced with Guo Taiming's aggressiveness, Lin Kunhai had to convene a family meeting to discuss the matter.
"Dear brothers and sisters, can you tolerate our family business being invaded by outsiders, and can you tolerate "Sanli TV" becoming the industry of Guo Taiming, no, Lin Feng, a mainlander!" Lin Kunhai seized the key and bewitched all the family members.
Many family members nodded. If this matter was just a simple acquisition by Terry Gou, then their resistance would not be so great. But since Lin Feng is behind it, it is different. Lin Feng is from the mainland, and they are Taiwanese. There is an essential difference between them.
"Don't worry, cousin, we will not sell our shares to Lin Feng." Everyone swore.
But at this time, a message came.
"Terry Gou raised the acquisition price, 150 New Taiwan dollars per share to acquire our shares!" I don't know who said this amazing news, but the whole scene was silent.
Lin Kunhai's face became even more ashen. Facing Terry Gou's strong financial resources, he really felt powerless. 150 New Taiwan dollars per share, this is too tempting. In the face of absolute interests, what in this world can't be sold.
Parents, brothers, wives and children, these things seem to be the most important, but in the face of absolute interests, they are all bargaining chips that can be sold, the difference is only the amount of chips. Don't think so much cold-blooded, there are too many precedents in history, Li Shimin's "Xuanwu Change", Wu Sangui's letting the Qing enter the pass, etc. are all evidence that interests prevail. What does it matter if these people sell their shares!
"Everyone, whether family interests are more important or personal interests are more important depends on your heart. In short, if I can win this time, there will be a great reward in the future." Lin Kunhai said and left sadly. His words are just to do his best and leave it to fate.
After Lin Kunhai left, many clansmen were silent for a moment and said goodbye one after another.
However, just half a day later, 50% of them chose to sell their shares to Guo Taiming. 150 New Taiwan dollars per share, this temptation is really too great. It should be noted that even if it is listed, the share price of "Sanli Television" is far from reaching 150 New Taiwan dollars per share.
"Haha, Brother Lin, I have now acquired a total of 52% of the shares of Sanlih TV. I have the final say in Sanlih TV!" After Guo Taiming confirmed that he had full control of Sanlih TV, he immediately called Lin Feng to report the good news.
"Thank you, Lao Guo." Lin Feng was also happy. Things finally have a clue, and he can be proud of it. Otherwise, it would be unbearable to be played like this.
"Brother Lin, tomorrow is Monday, and the board of directors will be held. You can come! By the way, I will transfer the equity to you later." Guo Taiming said with a smile. All the funds for this acquisition were provided by Lin Feng, otherwise Guo Taiming would not have so much cash to acquire "Sanlih TV". This acquisition of 52% of the shares has mobilized a total of US$170 million in cash, which is about NT$5.1 billion. It's not that he can't take out NT$5.1 billion, but it must be mobilized for a long time, and it is impossible to take it out.
But Lin Feng took it out in an instant without saying a word. The gap in financial resources between the two can be seen.
"No, don't transfer it to me. This acquisition may have attracted the attention of the Taiwanese authorities. If you transfer it to me, I'm afraid there will be trouble. You'd better hold on to it for now. Transfer it to me when there is a chance." Lin Feng refused to take over "Sanli TV" now.
"This... seems a bit inappropriate!" Guo Taiming frowned. This is 170 million US dollars. Lin Feng just left it with him. Lin Feng was relieved, but he was a little uneasy.
"Haha, Lao Guo, what's our relationship. What does it have to do with you and me? I believe in you!" Lin Feng laughed.
Guo Taiming's heart was surging. At this moment, he had a feeling of confidant that he had not had for many years. Although Lin Feng was rich, he trusted him so much, and this feeling was much more precious than hundreds of millions of dollars.
"Brother Lin, alas, I didn't expect that at my age, I could still make a true confidant like you. What else can I ask for!" Guo Taiming sighed.
Lin Feng also laughed. It is worth spending 170 million US dollars to make a friend like Guo Taiming. This will greatly facilitate Lin Feng's future actions in Taiwan. And maybe, one day, I can really help the mainland to recover Taiwan! ——Lin Feng thought to himself.
The next day, early in the morning, Lin Feng and his party arrived at the TV building of "Sanli TV".
Guo Taiming was waiting at the door early. Seeing Lin Feng, he immediately surrounded him and went up to the "Sanli TV" building with Lin Feng shoulder to shoulder and entered the board of directors.
In the boardroom, Lin Kunhai still sat in the chairman's seat. But he also knew that this might be the last time he sat in this position. From today on, he would no longer be the chairman, but a director. But it doesn't matter. He has been running "Sanli TV" for so long, and everyone is his. It's too early for Guo Taiming to do whatever he wants! He still has a chance to turn defeat into victory. Although this is a bit of a lose-lose situation, he believes that as long as Guo Taiming can be driven out, he can still revive Sanli.
Just when Lin Kunhai was thinking about how to cut off the firewood from the bottom of the pot and turn defeat into victory, Lin Feng and his party entered the boardroom.
"Chairman Lin, we meet again!" Lin Feng smiled slightly.
Lin Kunhai's face was full of anger, and he glared at Lin Feng with hatred. If you don't let me live well, I won't let you live well either.
"Security, kick out the irrelevant people from the board of directors!" Lin Kunhai shouted.
Several security guards immediately stepped forward to kick them out.
Lin Feng smiled faintly, and didn't even bother to look at the security guards. With Guo Taiming here, does Lin Feng need to do it himself?
"Whoever dares to do it, I will fire him!" Guo Taiming shouted.
Several security guards were stunned immediately. They naturally heard about the equity change of "Sanli TV". They knew that the richest man in Taiwan in front of them was the boss of themselves and others in the future. He said that he wanted to fire himself and others, and no one could save them.
"Stay away!" Guo Taiming glared, and several security guards retreated angrily.
Lin Kunhai snorted.
"Okay, Lin Kunhai, you don't have to hold a Hongmen Feast. Now I have 52% of the shares, so the chairman position should be replaced!" Guo Taiming did not give Lin Kunhai any face.
Lin Kunhai's "Hongmen Feast" at the beginning made Guo Taiming very embarrassed. Therefore, he did not want to give Lin Kunhai any face today.
Lin Kunhai's face changed slightly. He didn't expect Guo Taiming to be so ruthless. However, the situation was stronger than the person at the moment. Guo Taiming held 52% of the shares, and he had no way to deal with it. It was all the fault of those damn clansmen. If they hadn't forgotten their principles for the sake of profit, how could they have put him in such an embarrassing situation. After sitting in the position of chairman for more than ten years, it was not a good feeling to be driven away today.
"Okay, everyone, now that I have taken this position, I will announce the next personnel appointment. The existing ones will remain unchanged, just add a board seat, and this director is ours - Miss Lin Yichen!" Guo Taiming introduced Lin Yichen to everyone.
What! Lin Yichen? ——There was a commotion in the conference room. They originally thought that Lin Feng would be one of the directors, but they never thought that this person would be Lin Yichen. Lin Yichen, she is just an actor, an insignificant actor. How can she enter "Sanli Television" and become a director.
"No, she is absolutely not qualified to be a director, we object!" Many directors immediately objected. The loudest voice was naturally Lin Kunhai.
If Lin Feng became a director, Lin Kunhai could barely bear the bitter fruit and accept this reality, then he would never accept Lin Yichen becoming a director. This is a humiliation to him, a naked slap in the face.
"Terry Gou, if you insist on letting Lin Yichen become a director, then I will leave the board of directors." Lin Kunhai said loudly.
"Yes, we will all leave the board of directors!" The other directors also stood up with Lin Kunhai. These remaining directors are naturally Lin Kunhai's confidants, and they all firmly support Lin Kunhai.
Terry Gou smiled coldly.
"If you really want to resign, I have no objection. I can also buy out your shares at a price of NT$55 per share. Also, if you want to persuade employees to leave, no problem. Please do it! See if I, Terry Gou, can make Sanli more prosperous!" Terry Gou snorted coldly.
A dead fish and a broken net! ——Terry Gou is not afraid of a dead fish and a broken net.
Lin Kunhai and others looked ugly. They wanted to threaten Guo Taiming by using his more than ten years of operation in Sanlih Television, but he showed no fear. This put them in a dilemma.