After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future-Chapter 996 - 953: A Qualified Successor
"An unprecedented IPO!"
"Tianxing Finance is launching its listing plan!"
"The East Asian capital market is about to welcome a new king!"
As the news continued to ferment, the Golden Science Index also rose, with the total market value of the sector returning to 400 billion Hong Kong dollars, quickly breaking through the historical high of 421.8 billion, continuously setting new records.
"Mr. Lu, here’s the schedule for the next fifteen days. Please take a look. If the timing isn’t right, we can make adjustments."
Wen Chao was discussing with Liu Mingwei and Li Junwei, crafting a detailed itinerary plan for Lu Liang’s roadshow and IPO subscription details.
There will be a total of five events globally, held every three days, in Xiangjiang, Modu, Tokyo, New York, and London.
After all, with a financing quota of 67.5 billion US dollars, even though it will surely be fully subscribed, the higher the multiplier of frozen funds from the roadshow, the better the company’s performance post-listing.
More subscription funds mean more people are optimistic.
When more people are optimistic, there will be competition, and competition will cause the stock price to rise continually.
They have already created the record for the largest IPO in history; they should also create the greatest frozen funds, leaving an unbreakable number for those who follow.
"I have no objections. You all handle the arrangements."
Lu Liang appeared absent-minded, lost in thought as he gazed out the window, as if his body was in the meeting room, but his soul had already gone to space.
"Then this matter is settled for now, Secretary Sun, take note, and let’s move on to the next topic."
The few exchanged glances, although they couldn’t guess Lu Liang’s thoughts, they quickly finalized the arrangements, lest prolonged time invite dreams.
After all, countless times in the past have proven that, without unexpected factors, Boss Lu might just be the biggest uncertainty.
Since he is so cooperative this time, they must act decisively to avoid any sudden bizarre maneuvers later on.
The meeting concerning the IPO roadshow continued.
Wen Chao remained in Xiangjiang, responsible for logistics work, while Li Junwei went ahead to the cities hosting the roadshows to manage operations, and Liu Mingwei accompanied Lu Liang throughout the roadshows globally.
Suddenly, Lu Liang withdrew his gaze and looked at Wen Chao, Li Junwei, and Liu Mingwei, the trio of the group’s spearhead, reaching one decision after another during intense discussions.
Behind each of them were 5-7 vice presidents responsible for more detailed work, occasionally offering different perspectives.
They formed the executive team of Tianxing Finance, ensuring that this financial empire could operate at high speed and with stability.
Lu Liang suddenly smiled, lightly saying, "Let’s set the listing date for January 5th. Announce the news after the fifth roadshow ends."
The meeting room, previously busy like a street market, went silent in an instant, with everyone looking at Lu Liang.
Wen Chao frowned, worried, "Mr. Lu, isn’t this too soon?"
Today is already October 22nd, and the first roadshow is scheduled for the 25th of this month. Fifteen days later, after the fifth roadshow, it would be November 10th.
If they set January 5th as the listing date, it leaves them with only 55 days in total.
The listing process approval will definitely be on time since they are one of the main approving agencies.
However, the time is so short that it’s hard to guarantee everything will be flawless.
After all, a company with a 450 billion US dollar valuation listing and a 67.5 billion US dollar IPO financing are unprecedented, and no one knows what unexpected situations might arise.
Leaving enough time ensures that, even in sudden situations, they can respond and take the best course of action.
Lu Liang shook his head, smiling, "No change, let’s stick with this date."
The Congress Hill event on January 6th is his listing gift to the group.
Wen Chao, deep in thought, suddenly asked, "Mr. Lu, is it because of changes in the election over there?"
This timing seems a bit unusual, the only possible connection might be two days after the new president takes the oath.
"Didn’t think much of it."
A trace of surprise flashed in Lu Liang’s eyes, but he didn’t explain.
He beckoned for Sun Zheyuan, taking out a document and handing it to Wen Chao, "Take a look first, discuss it, and if there’s no issue, implement it."
Lu Liang grabbed the coat hanging on the chair and waved, saying, "I have another appointment this afternoon, so I’ll leave first. You all continue the discussion and let me know the outcome."
Lu Liang left promptly,
to the extent that some hadn’t reacted yet.
In the meeting room, a dozen individuals exchanged looks before all focusing on Wen Chao. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Some were closer, noticing the font on the cover, their gaze tightened, breathing became rapid as it was an equity incentive plan.
Although apart from Wen Chao, Li Junwei, and Liu Mingwei, the other core members present likely were ineligible for the equity incentives due to short tenures.
But the existence of this document provides at least hope, that maybe in three, five, or seven years, they too could become billionaires.
Wen Chao, flipping through the document, revealed a peculiar expression, then said in a deep voice, "Mr. Lu plans to contribute his own 5% equity to the option pool."
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes turned red.
Because based on the current valuation, 5% equity is worth 22.5 billion US dollars.
In Hong Kong work terms, with the exchange rate, that’s 177.5 billion dollars, and there are only 19 people in the meeting room.
While certainly not all allocated to them, as executives, they would receive the most options among all.
The target of becoming billionaires may need to be revised; in three, five, or seven years, a ten billion net worth could be guaranteed.
"The plan is a bit lacking and needs adjustment. The urgent matter is to continue discussing IPO issues."
Wen Chao put away the documents and looked at Li Junwei, Liu Mingwei, and Tang Caide, who represented finance.
The three shrugged, expressing no opinions.
Seeing this, the others had even less to say, restraining their excitement, and continued discussing the unresolved topics.
Forty minutes later, the meeting concluded.
"Please stay behind."
Wen Chao looked at the trio of Li, Liu, and Tang, handing them the equity incentive plan he had just put away: "All of you take a look."
The group gathered around, flipping through the documents, their expressions varied as most of it was blank.
Only the distribution plan of options including Wen Chao was there; the rest were absent.
The four together held a 1% dry share bonus, averaging 0.25% per person. Assuming the entire 447 million dollars net profit from the last four quarters were distributed, 1% would be 4.47 million dollars, meaning an average of 1.1175 million dollars per person.
Different from ordinary equity incentives, there is no time limitation; as long as they’re employed and the group issues bonuses, they receive that benefit.
"Mr. Lu’s gestures are still so grand."
Tang Caide remarked, looking at Wen Chao: "No wonder your face was so strange then; it turns out to be a Wordless Heavenly Scripture."
Wen Chao sighed, "Obviously, Mr. Lu wants us to decide how the remaining 4% should be allocated."
"It’s you, not us. It has nothing to do with me."
Tang Caide smiled, waved, and said, "You all take your time discussing. I’m off to get busy."
Having said that, she left.
Wen Chao gave a bitter smile but didn’t try to retain her.
Because this is Tang Caide’s survival way, she manages finances and only finances. Never inquires about other matters, not even voicing opinions during meetings, as if she were transparent.
Wen Chao pondered for a moment, looking at the remaining two: "What do you two think?"
Liu Mingwei shook his head with a smile: "President Chao, this should be your issue, not ours. I have to prepare the financing speech draft for the day after tomorrow."
Wen Chao is smart, but occasionally caught by proximity bias.
In recent years, Lu Liang has continually enhanced his role, clearly nurturing him as the successor to the group.
It’s just that a qualified successor must not only possess adequate capability and judgment but also determination to make choices and bear the responsibility of decisions.
This ’Wordless Heavenly Scripture’ is his final test. Whatever decision Wen Chao makes, Lu Liang would probably support.
In the future, should this decision inadvertently cause issues for the group, Wen Chao would naturally take responsibility for the decision failure.
Li Junwei concurred, "I also need to go to the third floor, with the first roadshow in two days."
The two left one after another,
leaving Wen Chao alone in the large room.
He surveyed the empty meeting room, finally fixing his gaze on Lu Liang’s seat, then looked at the equity incentive plan on the table, feeling a sudden heaviness in his heart.
"Is this how the landscape here appears?"
Wen Chao remained silent for a long while, seemingly able to sense the pressure from Lu Liang’s position, facing countless choices every day, with numerous people urging, some even hoping for mistakes by inducing high-pressure environments.
After all, a wrong decision could lead the group to enormous financial loss.
This high-pressure environment had persisted for Lu Liang for five years, and indulgence might just be an outlet.
Compared to those who use drugs or engage in promiscuity, indulgence could even be seen as a virtue.
