Tony returned to Stark Industries just like that. His return not only meant a reversal of his personal fate, but also heralded an unprecedented transformation for this global technology giant.
To realize his grand vision—a Stark Industries centered on new energy and completely free from the constraints of traditional weapons manufacturing—Tony first needed absolute controlling interest.
To drive the company's transformation, it was crucial to reduce conflicts of interest and resistance among shareholders.
After all, a major decision like shutting down the weapons division would undoubtedly strike a nerve with shareholders who depended on arms sales for profit.
Tony acted swiftly and decisively.
Not only did he expose Obadiah's long-standing illegal activities, including financial fraud and illegal arms trading, but he also publicized these scandals through the media, sparking widespread public attention and condemnation.
This series of moves not only weakened Obadiah and his supporters' influence, but also further accelerated Stark Industries' falling stock price.
At the same time, Tony understood even more clearly that to achieve his great dream of clean energy and technological innovation, he had to carry out a thorough reform of Stark Industries.
And that meant reducing the number of shareholders who might oppose the changes.
Shutting down the weapons division was precisely the first strong signal he sent to the outside world.
The news was like a bombshell, instantly causing a massive uproar in the stock market and throughout the industry.
Stark Industries' stock price rode a roller coaster, plummeting from the clouds to the bottom.
Investors panic-sold, fearing that this decision would cause the company's profits to plunge and might even threaten its survival.
The shareholders on the board of directors were equally unsettled. Many of them had amassed enormous wealth through Stark Industries' weapons manufacturing business.
Tony's move undoubtedly struck a nerve with