His tone was firm, leaving no room for doubt.
The three major shareholders as well as the others present were shocked.
Does this youngster understand the rules of the business world?
Typically, during a transition of power within a corporation, the newcomers would go to great lengths to win over people's hearts. They would strive to offer benefits to the veterans, ensuring a smooth transition between the old and the new.
After all, if one didn't handle their relationship with the elderly well, there could be many potential problems.
Yet now, Finnegan clearly indicated that he intended to exercise absolute control. He was not prepared to negotiate with them, let alone offer any benefits.
Everyone found it a bit hard to accept at that moment.
A minor shareholder couldn't help but speak up. “Mr. Larkin, even though you've taken over the absolute controlling rights from the Sable family and you have the final say in the group's operational development, I believe you should be more democratic. The development of a corporation shouldn't rely solely on one person's opinion. Otherwise, whether it's the shareholders, the top management, or the employees, they would all have some reservations!”
Several people subtly nodded in agreement with what the minor shareholder had said.
Finnegan narrowed his eyes and said, “So, you're suggesting that I should negotiate with you?”
The minor shareholder replied, “When the Sable family was in control, they always considered our opinions. So, Mr. Larkin, you can state your decision, but whether or not it will be implemented, we should discuss it further!”
“Are you saying that if you disagree, I can't make the decision? Is my absolute controlling stake just a joke?”
The minor shareholder's expression shifted slightly. “Of course not.”
With a playful tone, Finnegan asked, “If that's not the case, then do I need to discuss my decisions with you? What percentage of decision-making power do you actually hold?”
The minor shareholder didn't have any decision-making power, not even Jimmy and the other two major shareholders.
Seeing that he had nothing to respond with, Finnegan withdrew his gaze and said, “I have absolute control. All you need to do is listen. First, starting today, Old Mr. Sable will step down as the chairman of the board of directors of Regi Group, and I will take over his position. All major decisions must go through me! Second, due to the poor health of the former chairman, Mike Sable, his position will be succeeded by Sable Winona, effective from today. Third, the whereabouts of the former president, Liam Sable, remain unknown to this day, which has caused significant damage to the reputation of the group. Starting today, he will be relieved of his presidential duties, and Francesca Chappell from the Chappell family will take over his position!”
When Francesca heard that, her eyes widened in surprise and her mouth was wide open. Finnegan had never mentioned this to her before.
Yet at that moment, Finnegan was making an announcement, and she didn't dare to interrupt him.
Finnegan continued, “Fourth, the three vice-chair positions, previously occupied by the Sable family members, will experience a change. Starting today, they will all step down. They will be replaced respectively by Shaun Langdon from the Langdon family of Bellridge, Jaxon Miles from the Miles family, and Zephyr Haimowitz from the Haimowitz family. Fifth, Hailey Tabert, who served as the secretary to the former president, will be elevated to the role of the group's chief secretary, and will henceforth report directly to me. Sixth, I will increase my stake in Regi Group by two hundred billion. All shareholders retain only the privileges of attending shareholder meetings and receiving dividends and will henceforth be prohibited from meddling in matters concerning personnel retention!”
Here, Finnegan flashed a smile. “These are my decisions. If anyone has any thoughts, feel free to share them now.”
Despite his words, his decision stood firm.
Everyone was astounded.
Even Reginald and Winona were flushed with anger.
Once Finnegan's decisions were implemented, the future influence of the Sable family on Regi Group would gradually diminish.
Even Winona, the chairman, would become a mere puppet, with Shaun and the others truly pulling the strings.
The major shareholders had no objections to the first five decisions, as this was more or less how the Sable family had operated in the past.
However, they all disagreed with the sixth decision.
Their shareholding ratio would not only diminish, but they would also experience a substantial loss of their influence within the group.
Calvin, who had been silent, asked, “Mr. Larkin, you're quite young, yet your ambitions are vast. How exactly will you increase your holdings by two hundred billion?”
Setting down his coffee cup, Finnegan took a transparent file from Hailey and tossed it onto the table. “I'm offering the formula for the six-star wound medicine for two hundred billion. Is that enough?”
The room immediately descended into chaos. “Mr. Larkin, stop joking around. How could you possibly have the formula for the six-star wound medicine? The best wound medicine formula on the market right now is only three-star.”
“If you truly have the formula for the six-star wound medicine, it wouldn't just justify a price tag of two hundred billion. Even a price of five hundred billion would be reasonable.”
“It would be plausible if you claimed that the Langdon family provided you with that two hundred billion. But you must really take us for fools to claim you have the formula for the six-star wound medicine.”
Listening to the slightly mocking words of the crowd, Finnegan maintained a smile in silence and did not interrupt them.
Only Reginald took the file over, pulling out the documents inside.
Winona leaned in to take a closer look together.
“Jazona Medical Association, Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product, six-star wound medicine, Regenerating Ointment!”
Reginald's entire body began to tremble. “Six-star. It's really six-star. Jazona Medical Association's certification can't be wrong.”
The conversation between the two individuals subdued the uproar at the scene.
Jimmy's and the others' faces froze.
It's real!
It's over!

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