Chapter 651 [Peacemaker]
The Kaila family issued another announcement: at a 50% premium, to acquire Barclays' shares at no less than 50%;
For a time, it was like throwing a 'little boy' in the British financial industry, which caused a huge response.
The Losheil family
William Lohill was no longer angry, but fear;
“What if we initiate anti-acquisitions based on various companies controlled by our family?”
When everyone heard this, they did not look happy, but instead felt an inexplicable sadness.
Chuck Loshill said: "We finally hid it. If we go to the front desk again, the previous decades will be wasted! Those families and consortiums that regard us as enemies will find opportunities to attack them. So, patriarch, let's seek peace!"
So the core members of the Lohill family did not expect the Kaira family to attack Barclays Bank;
Therefore, at the beginning, he did not strengthen his controlling stake in Barclays at all, but instead focused on Standard Chartered Bank.
If we strengthen our equity in Barclays now, there will be no advantage in the premium of 50%;
A 70% premium may succeed, but everyone is not sure that the Kaila family will raise the price again;
After all, the Loshir family thought that the Kaira family was so angry!
But when it comes to peace, how did the Loshir family bear this shame!
William Lohill said without anger: "Nonsense! Barclays has announced a suspension of trading, and we only need to issue an announcement that those who own Barclays shares will not sell their shares to ease the current situation. Wait until we mobilize funds and issue a counter-acquisition!"
Everyone fell silent, and the Loshir family was in a dilemma this time;
It’s not that there is no funds to initiate a counter-acquisition, but that it doesn’t want to surface again;
But if you don’t take over the counter-acquisition, will you still beg for mercy from a woman?
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Downing Street
Thatcher was listening to the secretary report on the detailed story of Barclays Bank. After listening, he said to the secretary: "What do people outside think of this bank war?"
The secretary said carefully: "Many government officials are still dissatisfied with the Losheir family, and believe that when the Kaila family acquires Standard Chartered Bank, they should not use third-party acquisitions to quietly proceed!"
Upon hearing this, Thatcher pondered;
The British all know that they have a close relationship with Kaira, so they will not blindly choose to favor Kaira, after all, they are the prime minister;
That's why I asked the secretary, the British political circles, and even the royal family about the malicious competition between the two sides!
Hearing that everyone sympathized with Kaila more, Thatcher let down;
This matter is over!
As a prime minister of a country, I don’t want financial chaos to occur under my own rule.
In Thatcher's view, it would not be a good thing if the Kaila family really took control of Barclays;
Moreover, the good sister Kayla may not really want to control Barclays, but she hopes that the Lohill family will withdraw from Standard Chartered Bank.
Thinking of this, Thatcher said: "At the day after tomorrow, are these two people invited to the party!"
The secretary quickly said, "There are invitations! And it is William Loshire, the patriarch of the Loshire family, and Ms. Kayla, who was directly invited."
Thatcher nodded, thinking to himself, just be a peacemaker!
In this stage of change, a stable environment is very important!
What's more, the Thatcher government attaches great importance to finance, but instead attaches less importance to the real economy!
This time it was related to the UK's largest bank, and the government had to intervene!
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At the same time, Keira was concerned about the process of acquiring Barclays.
As the head of family investment, Peter Lynch also participated in such an important acquisition this time;
Wu Guangyao once said to his family: "Maybe Peter Lynch is not as capable as Robertson and Ray Dariogo (maybe), but he is his most trustworthy partner!"
Based on this evaluation, Peter Lynch is second only to the family Ceo Morse, and knows the most investment secrets of the Wu family;
And Morse, who has been with Wu Guangyao for decades, is very trustworthy.
"So, the Loshire family is determined to compete with us?" Kaila said calmly.
Peter Lynch thought for a while and said, "They have an advantage at the same price; so, we currently hold only 15% of the shares of Barclays. I expect that they have increased their holdings by more than 15%, and with the original shares, they have at least 40% of their holdings! Look, do you want to raise the price again and completely shock them!"
Peter Lynch knew Wu Guangyao’s attitude towards this matter, so he spoke so "arrogant"!
Kaila waved her hand and said, "No need! I guess my good sister is going to interfere in this matter. I'd better give her some face! After it cannot be reconciled, we will launch a Jedi counterattack. By then, either he dies or I live!"
Kaila has made up her mind that if the Losheil family does not withdraw from Standard Chartered Bank, then it will directly acquire Barclays at a premium of 100%, with a shareholding of more than 50% in one fell swoop;
At that time, the law will force the Loshir family to give up their dominance.
Peter Lynch nodded. As a core member of the Wu family, he naturally knew that the family’s purpose this time was not to truly control Barclays Bank;
After all, it takes a long time to digest a standard standard bank!
However, if someone touches the bottom line of the family, then he can only refute!
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The financial evening hosted by the government will be held in early May.
Thatcher was full of energy, and her 'privatization' and 'de-entrealization' economy led by her has achieved great success and has also been well received by British society;
Therefore, she, the prime minister, was naturally recognized by the royal family within the government.
However, this evening party, Thatcher knew that he had to calm down the two groups of people who disrupted the financial market.
So, Thatcher asked his secretary to invite Kayla and William Lohill to his side.
"I am willing to be a peacemaker, and I beg you to let go of your prejudice and jointly maintain the financial stability of the UK!" Thatcher said, looking at the elderly William Losheil.
William Lohill felt a little unhappy. Although the Prime Minister was a peacemaker, he was staring at him, and he was undoubtedly partial.
But no matter how unhappy it is, the Losheil family has grown bigger, but they cannot ignore the Prime Minister who represents the government;
Moreover, the Loshire family doesn’t want to continue, so they just make a boat to go with the flow!
"We don't want to compete for Barclays maliciously, but this is Ms. Kayla's first start!"
Kayla immediately said: "Mr. Lohill seems to have forgotten that Barclays first intervened in the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank. We are just protecting ourselves!"
Seeing that the two sides were about to quarrel again, they would inevitably startle others;
Thatcher quickly said, "Okay, I know everything about you! Look at this, the Kaila family has mastered the standard Standard Chartered Bank, so don't compete for Barclays; similarly, since Standard Chartered Bank does not welcome Barclays to invest, Barclays will completely withdraw from Standard Chartered Bank. Everyone takes a step back and how about returning to the starting point?"
At this moment, Thatcher's eyes were a little murderous intent, staring at William Losheil, occasionally glanced at Kaira.
"Okay! Since the Prime Minister said peace, we will negotiate as soon as possible!" William Lohill had no choice but to agree first.
"Yes!" Kaila said with a look of being satisfied with the Loshir family.
The government's mediation is a neutralizing role and will not have much impact;
Therefore, the next negotiation between the two sides is the real key!
Kaila's side asked Lohill to leave Standard Chartered Bank completely without leaving any shares, but wanted to retain Barclays' shares;
The Lohill family naturally hopes that the Kaila family will completely withdraw from Barclays, and they also want to retain some shares of Standard Chartered Bank;
In this way, negotiation is the key!
Even some secret fights will occur!
Chapter completed!