Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 122 Get closer to your enemy
"I can sell Taidong to you, but I hope the transaction will be half cash and half EA shares." Kogan, who has a bold appearance, finally showed his shrewdness as a businessman.

Sun Zhengyi let out a sigh of relief, thinking in his heart, it turned out that this person had this plan, and Tang really needed to express his stance.

Thinking of this, Sun Zhengyi couldn't help but feel a little bit disappointed. Even if he has a high position in EARB, he can't completely replace Tang Huan, because there is an insurmountable authority gap between him and the number one founder.

It seems that Softbank, which belongs to the Sun family, must step up preparations to create it.

After finishing the acquisition, he formally told Tang that Sun Zhengyi had secretly made up his mind.

Naturally, Tang Huan would not have guessed that just now he was thinking about how to comfort his good partner, and he went through a delicate mental journey in a flash, and made the decision to fly solo, unwilling to be subordinated to others.

However, even if he knew, Tang Huan wouldn't make a fuss. Character determines destiny. He was quite clear about Sun Zhengyi's rise in his previous life, and this is precisely where the other party's value lies.

"Isn't it good to do all cash transactions? You'll be safe. You stayed in China for such a long time, so you should know this old saying." On the surface, Tang Huan pretended to be considerate of the other party, but he was thinking quickly in his heart. Thinking.

It seems that Kogan must have obtained a lot of information about EA in the United States, otherwise he would not have made such a decision.

But Tang Huan's chosen partners with shares are all of great value.

According to the historical development, Kogan will return home in 1984. If he is given shares to the other party, he is old after all and may not be able to continue to adapt to the new situation of the development of the video game industry. Not only will his contribution to EA be limited, but he will easily It would be a bit of a loss to divide the interests of the upsurge of the American game industry in the next two to three years.

Perhaps, as a Jew, Kogan's network resources are worth noting, but he must be willing to give them all, and he must also find a way to remind the other party to pay attention to life and live longer. More than 60 He died at the age of [-], and I am a little sorry for the title of capitalist.

"I'm not too old to take risks yet," Corgan said with another trademark laugh.

"After all, Taidong was created by you alone, and there must be special feelings in it. A gentleman does not take what others like, and EA doesn't ask for much. As long as you get the controlling stake, you can guarantee the free use of Taidong's various ready-made resources. Enough." Tang Huan said playfully.

Kegan was slightly taken aback, "It's too early to talk about this issue, the transaction method hasn't been decided yet."

"Who comes first, what's the difference? Anyway, everyone's willingness to trade is very strong." Tang Huan spread his hands and asked back.

"Little fox." Corgan snorted angrily.

"Old Fox, let's stop playing Liaozhai." Tang Huan said nonchalantly, seeing a look of confusion flashing across the other's face, he immediately added: "Isn't there something in Strange Tales from a Liaozhai Studio?" A lot of vixens?"

Cogan laughed suddenly, "Okay, I agree, let's talk about the transaction method next."

"Of course, but EA and Taidong are not listed companies, and the value evaluation of their respective shares is up to the beholder." Tang Huan nodded, "I'm going to start haggling, haggling, and saying some nasty words gone."

"All ears." Cogan waved his hands boldly, looking generous.

"With all due respect, in the past few decades, Taito's performance in the game entertainment industry has been mediocre. In many cases, ServiceGames, Sega's predecessor, ate meat, and Taito followed suit. Taking advantage of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, ServiceGames In 1965, the sales volume exceeded the 100 billion yen mark, and it was not until 1970 that Taito received an export from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry for the first time because the annual export value exceeded 50 billion yen. Trade Contribution Enterprise Award."

Tang Huan ignored Kogen's darkened face and started counting with his fingers, "At that time, the official exchange rate of the Japanese yen to the US dollar was fixed at 360:1. That is, after five years, there were still approximately 2800 million US dollars and There is a gap of 1400 million US dollars, while the Xiaobawang game console sold more than 1 million US dollars in the United States in more than a month last year."

Just as Kegan was about to refute that there was a problem with the logic, Tang Huan made a calm gesture, "Current video games increasingly require the use of integrated circuits and software programming technologies, but Taidong seems to be Inherently deficient. "Space Invaders" launched in 1978 was a smash hit, but unfortunately you sold the adaptation rights for home consoles to Atari, and the distribution channels in the United States have to rely on third-party companies."

"Having said so much, Taidong is really bad. What are you buying it for? It's meaningless." Kegan said with a resentful expression.

"That was Sun's decision. He seems to have a good impression of Taidong, so I naturally have to respect it." Tang Huan shrugged, "Taidong is not useless, at least you have a very good eye for people. There are two capable people under his command, Akio Nakanishi who is in charge of marketing, and Masato Matsushita who is in charge of research and development. Of course, Tomohiro Nishikabe who developed "Space Invaders" is also very good."

"No wonder you are so famous in Silicon Valley, every opponent will be analyzed thoroughly by you." Cogan shook his head in disinterest, "Give me a quick word, can you trade in the way I want?"

"Of course." Tang Huan gave an affirmative answer, and then stared at the other party sharply, "Both Taidong and EA can reserve a director position for you, but I hope you quit Taidong's management and come to mine. The Shennong Foundation is acting as a consultant, and the proceeds of the undersea treasure are in its name."

"You're going to eat me until there's no bones left." Kegan muttered to himself with a wry smile on his face.

"Proficient in six languages, and has traveled all over Europe, Asia and North America. With such a wealth of experience, just staying in Taidong or even RB would be an underachievement." Tang Huan complimented Kegan.

Seeing that the other party was silent and seemed to be considering the stakes, Tang Huan guessed that Kegan was interested, but he had belittled him too harshly before, and the old man was still a bit embarrassed.

"Azhi, how are the dinner preparations going? I'm going to entertain Mr. Kegan." Tang Huan asked loudly.

"I have already called the restaurant to make arrangements." Zhao Yazhi walked to the door of the reception room and replied.

"Okay, I happen to be hungry too." Kogan smiled.

Tang Huan nodded secretly. Since the other party agreed to have dinner together, it means that they basically agreed. As for the specific details, I will leave it to Sun Zhengyi. The resentment of playing games should also dissipate.

I have to admire that old Kegan's knowledge and experience are not just bragging. At the dinner, everyone heard him chattering about various anecdotes alone, which was much more interesting than storytelling or talk shows.

Regarding business matters, the two sides did not discuss a word at the dinner table in a tacit understanding, but the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

After setting the time to visit Taidong tomorrow, Kegan left. Tang Huan looked at all the feasting and feasting, and pointedly said to Sun Zhengyi: "This old man has so much experience that he can write a book. A Jew It’s really not easy to gain a foothold in mainstream RB society.”

Sun Zhengyi nodded and changed the topic to work, "After transferring this cunning old man away, it should be easier for EARB to integrate Taidong's resources."

"Try to be willing in all aspects, you can do as you see fit." Tang Huan chose to continue delegating power and personally sent Sun Zhengyi to the car.

For Tang Huan's consistent courtesy and virtuous corporal, Sun Zhengyi was still very moved, but he wanted to spread his wings and fly high.

"We must complete this acquisition beautifully." Sun Zhengyi once again made up his mind.

……

Taito is headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Tang Huan, who is more knowledgeable than Kogan, lost interest in listening to the other party bragging about his great achievements. I went sightseeing with Zhao Yazhi.

By the evening of the second day, they arrived in Osaka.

Hideaki Yaskawa has already laid the groundwork and made arrangements for his visit to Sharp.

Naturally, Tang Huan would not indulge in gentleness and forget about business. He carefully read the latest information about Sharp.

There’s a classic movie line that goes, “Keep your friends close, but stay closer to your enemies so you know them better.”

This is Tang Huan's attitude towards RB Enterprises. He has always carefully selected local partners in RB.

Doing big IT business can’t get around RB, and in RB, chaebols can’t get around, like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Electric and other companies with obvious marks, and NEC, Toshiba, Nikon, etc. fall into this category.

Although the United States allowed RB to disintegrate a round of chaebols after World War II, it was not complete. The three largest chaebols: the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu, the Mitsui Zaibatsu, and the Sumitomo Zaibatsu still exist either explicitly or secretly.

For example, although different from the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu with Mitsubishi Headquarters as the core before the war, after the war, various companies in the Mitsubishi series established the Mitsubishi Group, which is relatively equal to each other, but its cohesion is closer than other consortiums.

In 1954, the presidents and chairmen of the main companies of the Mitsubishi chaebol, who were still disconnected, began to establish informal organizations such as the Mitsubishi Jinyao Club in order to exchange information and connect with each other.

It can be said that during the rapid economic growth of RB, the core enterprises within the Mitsubishi Group have greatly promoted the development of RB's heavy industry and chemical industry.

Therefore, in the eyes of RB people and Asian countries, the Mitsubishi chaebol still maintains the image of supporting RB's military and defense core enterprises.

Microcomputers with increasingly powerful computing capabilities, and the Internet that appeared later, have self-evident strategic significance and will naturally attract the coveted eyes of plutocrats.

In the previous procurement and bidding process, Tang Huan had already seen the presence of chaebols among the six major RB semiconductors, while Sharp, with a civilian background, seemed to be very rare. At least after deepening cooperation with each other, commercial secrets, power penetration, etc. Prevention will be relatively easy.

This is the main reason why Tang Huan has been expressing goodwill towards Sharp, and the other party is also actively interacting with each other. After all, the more than 2000 million US dollars that was obviously taken care of from that purchase order accounted for a significant proportion of Sharp Semiconductor's annual sales. .

So, Tang Huan came to Osaka in the name of OEM digital fax machine and met with Sharp's executives.

(End of this chapter)