Hong Kong's new giants

81 Broadcast Drive, ATV Building.

In the conference room, a group of directors and core executives are having a meeting.

Today's ATV has more than 1500 employees in total, and this number is still increasing. It can be seen that with the support of Zheng Yutong and Lin Zuhui, Zhou Liang Shuyi really opened up the water.

The chief executive of ATV is Selina Chow, the assistant chief executive is Li Peiquan, and the director is Zhao Zhenqiang; these three people are not from ATV before. Jump over here.

Selina Chow is a talent. ATV employees commented on her: "Others are capable of doing both, but she is able to do both."

ATV singer Cass lost to TVB, so she bought the copyright and often played audio discs of Taiwanese and Western singers to compete with TVB.

Of course, her greatest achievement is to block TVB's signature dish "Happy Tonight".

Wireless has many signature dishes, among which "Happy Tonight" has the greatest impact and longest lifespan.After Selina Chow was in charge, at the same time as "Happy Tonight", she opened "The Third Degree Theater", which only shows intense, exciting, gunpowder, and bloody movies; It's all in a mess.

Selina Chow reported: "Currently, with many eye-catching programs, we can probably form a 3:7 situation with TVB in terms of ratings. Among them, the two programs "Awarded Men" and "Big Times" are leading in the same period. On wireless TV..."

After the report, Zheng Yutong could see the joy on his face at a glance, and said: "Okay, that's what we have to do! TVB has monopolized the broadcasting industry in Hong Kong for many years, and we fought for an equal share."

In the past, the ratings between ATV and TVB could only be 1:9 or 2:9; now that the new consortium has taken over ATV for half a year, it has achieved such a result, no wonder Cheng Yutong is so happy.

He is a layman, and he only saw the increase in ratings, but did not see the increase in financial pressure.Perhaps in the view of the Zheng family, it is very cost-effective to lose [-] million yuan a year (split down) and get an ATV.

But Lin Zuhui is different, he has higher requirements, that is to make a profit!

Although it is said that ATV is losing money, he has DreamWorks to fill it in, but it is money after all!

Lin Zuhui took Zheng Yutong's words and said seriously: "Although the ratings have increased, we also have to see serious financial losses."

Everyone looked serious, looking at Lin Zuhui, thinking in their hearts, could this boss be stingy?

He went on to say: "I hope the company pays more attention to efficiency and mobilizes everyone's enthusiasm. For example, if we recruit a TVB artist, we need to organize a team to plan his star career, TV series, movies, and singing. As long as he has Talent, we have to cultivate it seriously, this is called flattery. Instead of using it when you need it, and throwing it aside when you don’t need it, otherwise others will return to wireless sooner or later.”

To put it bluntly, it is to be used as a slave, not to let the artist idle!

Zhou Liang Shuyi nodded quickly and said, "Okay, I will work more on this."

In fact, it is difficult for ATV to surpass TVB in terms of TV dramas. TVB produces more than 20 TV dramas a year, which is still very difficult to surpass.Not just in quantity produced, but also in quality.

Zheng's father and son also nodded straightly. From their point of view, Zhou Liang Shuyi is the main soldier in the battle between the two armies, while Lin Zuhui is the surprise soldier, and the key to victory or defeat lies in the surprise soldier.

In fact, Lin Zuhui did not disappoint everyone, and started to say: "Recently, a friend chatted with me and made a plan for me. I think the idea is very good. Today is the core management of ATV. Staff officer, make this idea for me."

He said it was produced, not whether it could be produced, which means that the show has been finalized.

Everyone's eyes lit up, looking at Lin Zuhui!

ATV's current achievements are certainly due to Selina Chow, but people from ATV believe that she only accounts for [-]% because whoever spends money won't spend; the key is due to the boss, Mr. Lin Zuhui, who hand-picked two programs to turn TVB's arrogance into reality. He pressed down hard.

Seeing that everyone was ready to record, Lin Zuhui nodded inwardly. With his own knowledge, he can beat people of this era.

"This program is called "Who is a Millionaire". We take out 100 million as a bonus and invite contestants to answer the questions. Contestants need to correctly answer 15 consecutive multiple-choice questions, and if they can answer all of them correctly, they will be able to Get a huge bonus - 100 million Hong Kong dollars. Do you think this gimmick is attractive?"

All the high-level officials nodded, they thought to themselves, it's not just a temptation, even they can't help but want to participate in the competition!

Zheng Yutong couldn't help asking: "Is this bonus easy to get? If it's easy to get, the TV station can't stand it; if it's not easy to get it, I'm afraid it will be scolded!"

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Uncle Tong, don't worry, listen to me! There are 10 contestants in each episode, and they have to go through the fast and accurate part first... After passing the fast and accurate part, the winners will be led by the host Sit down in the center of the studio, and start answering 15 multiple-choice questions with one of four choices...the questions go from shallow to deep, and the rewards for each correct answer will increase. Of course, we must set a safety line. Among the 15 questions, the Questions 5 and 10 have an 'insurance line'..."

Everyone listened fascinatedly, and Lin Zuhui became more and more excited as he spoke!

Historically, it took three years for the British TV team to produce this program.

Now, Lin Zuhui has basically spoken out, and it is estimated that half a year will be enough.

After Lin Zuhui finished speaking, everyone couldn't help applauding.

The executives are all thinking that making a program requires a huge team, and it may take several months to conceive before it can be fruited. Fortunately, the boss's friend has produced and conceived a nearly complete program.

Zhou Liang Shuyi said excitedly: "Boss, where is your friend? Can you let him join our team, even if he is a consultant!"

This woman is more or less ignorant!

Lin Zuhui waved his hand and said, "Others are not short of money when they are abroad! If the idea is good, give me a bonus later, I don't think it's too much!"

Zheng Yutong immediately said: "It should be given! Both "Awarded Men" and "Big Times" were conceived by DreamWorks, and they were given together, according to the high standards of this industry. Did the president hear that?"

"Yes, Uncle Tong!"

Lin Zuhui smiled, he has already contributed four programs, so it doesn't matter if he gets some.

"After listening to this program, I also think it is very good! Therefore, I emphasize here that all high-level executives must pay attention to confidentiality. I can tell you responsibly that this program may sell dozens of copyrights around the world. From my personal Look at it with your own eyes!" Lin Zuhui emphasized again.

Damn, in fact, I'm still a bit at a loss. The global copyright of "Who Is a Millionaire" may be hundreds of millions.

Everyone concentrated their spirits, and they all had incredible expressions.But when they thought of Lin Zuhui's vision, everyone began to believe in it again.

"Vice Chairman, don't worry!"

He will feel relieved, and then said: "In terms of the layout of the environment and the technological level of the props of this show, I ask you all to achieve the world's high level! Half a year of preparation is too late, and we only have one year. Anyone who joins the preparation team, Sign the non-disclosure agreement. This program will be our ATV's nuclear weapon, once it is shown, everyone will understand!"

Immediately, these people were fooled. Fortunately, today are the core executives, including Zheng's father and son and Lin Zuhui. A total of eight people attended the meeting.

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Back in Zheng Yutong's office, Lin Zuhui chatted with Zheng's father and son.

It can be said that if the two cooperate well on ATV, the relationship will be a hardcore alliance.

In the previous life, Zheng Yutong and Lin Baixin were good friends at first, and the two had a good relationship, and they had cooperated many times in real estate; but on ATV, the two parties still had conflicts.

Because at the beginning, Zheng Yutong was in charge and served as the chairman of the board of directors.But after more than two years of operation, Lin Baixin was a little dissatisfied, saying that ATV did not open "HSBC Bank", implying that Cheng Yutong did not control Selina Chow well and spent too much money.

Zheng Yutong had no choice but to sell 20% of the shares to Lin Baixin and give up the position to Lin Baixin.As a result, when Lin Baixin came to the stage, he found that the business could not continue without turning on the water hose, so he continued with dancing and music.

"You still have a way, otherwise Zhou Liang Shuyi only knows how to spend money, and the effect is no match for Wireless. It can only be said that she can barely handle it." Zheng Yutong praised.

Lin Zuhui was still very satisfied with Zhou Liang Shuyi. If he was a surprise soldier, Zhou Liang Shuyi, a regular soldier, would have to restrain the enemy.She is the kind of person who has been keeping an eye on the TVB music scene. For example, if a TVB singer is not happy in TVB, whose contract expires, who has a grudge with the producer, etc., she keeps watching. Just pounce on people.

"It depends on her, a few programs can only be surprise soldiers!" Lin Zuhui said modestly.

At this time, Zheng Jiachun asked: "Is it really difficult to get the prize money for "Who Is a Millionaire?"

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "It should be difficult, probably only one or two a year, maybe not yet!"

Zheng Yutong said: "It should be like this, otherwise it would be meaningless! After all, there are bonuses for the fifth level, the tenth level, and the No.12 level. It's so much fun!"

After chatting for a while, everyone was not in the mood to stay in Wireless anymore!Whether it's Zheng's father and son, or Lin Zuhui, they are all real estate developers in essence, and ATV is just an addition.But because of its influence and value in the communication industry, both parties are a little serious.

The annual profit of TVB is more than 2 million, but its value is nearly 20 billion. Referring to the purchase of more than 20% wireless equity by Benda Group for more than [-] billion, we can know the importance and value of TV stations.

For Lin Zuhui, even if ATV doesn't make any money, he won't lose any money, but as long as he can score 4:6 with TVB, he will be very satisfied.Of course, it's not a temporary 4:6, but a constant 4:6.

Therefore, recently he is preparing again, preparing to poach Liming and Aaron Kwok, the four future kings, to ATV.

At this time, the two of them happened to belong to the third-tier Xiaoka, so they dug them here and cultivated them.

On the contrary, Liu Dehua and Jacky Cheung have already received TVB's attention, so there is no way to attract people.

Chapter 256 [Fast, Ruthless, Accurate]

Huazhi Center Building A, 48th floor.

Every time he sits in the office of New Times Group, Lin Zuhui feels a sense of steadfastness, probably he is a real estate developer!

Although he is working hard to diversify, he has always focused on real estate and never dared to relax.

At present, the industries of the Lin family can be divided into five fields:

Real Estate (Department of New Era Group)

Investment (Hengjin Investment)

Manufacturing (LEIT Group)

Media (Wanhui Media)

Spread (ATV/DreamWorks)

In fact, the core of the Lin family should be two industries: real estate and investment.

Investment should not be underestimated, it is the only channel for him to surpass Li Chaoren.Just imagine, if he buys two or three points of the US stocks he is familiar with, and then waits for appreciation and dividends, wouldn't he win Li Chaoren lying down.

Of course, the premise of all this is that he has the cash cow of real estate.Although the cow is not yet an adult, it will be able to produce milk continuously in the 90s.

This month, Hengjin Investment invested 300 million US dollars (2400 million Hong Kong dollars) in Starbucks in the United States and obtained a 10% stake.

Of course, Lin Zuhui believes that when Starbucks goes public a few years later, the 10% stake will have already been diluted to less than 5%.However, Lin Zuhui will always pay attention and always control the shares at 3% to 4%.When the time is right, the holdings will be dispersed, offshored, and held for a long time.

There will be many investments like this in the next few years.

But at present, he is short of money, and there is only one small goal left on him.

After the stock market crash, he had a record cash flow of 80 billion, and now there is only one small goal left, which can be said to be a waste of money.

30亿投资在日本证券业、20亿用于回购/收购旗下公司股份、17亿购买了地利根德阁、3亿用于北美投资、7亿用于香江证券业投资。

Needless to say, the scattered ones, he spent a lot and made some money!

"dong dong"

There was a knock on the door, and Lin Zuhui stopped thinking.

"Come in"

Led by his assistant, Liang Zhenxun walked into Lin Zuhui's office.He looked at the boss in front of the office window, looking into the distance, thinking that the boss must be very proud of this investment!

Huazhi Center has a wide field of vision and almost no obstructions.

To the east is the Admiralty Garden;

To the south is Queensway and Hong Kong Park;

To the west is Cotton Tree Road, not far from Chater Garden and Bank of China Building;

To the north is the Far East Financial Center.

Because the buildings are far apart, the view is invincible and you can see Victoria Harbour.

The important thing is that Huazhi Center belongs to one of the five representative buildings of Xiangjiang in the 80s.

Lin Zuhui turned his head, walked towards the seat, and said, "Sit first!"

Since July, the New Era Group has been developing steadily and has not made any major moves yet.

At this time, the debt in the new era is as high as 55 billion, and the annual interest alone needs 5 million ([-]% on average, [-]% now).

Of course, the assets of New Era Group (only the parent company) are also very rich at this time:

Possess a land reserve worth 100 billion (land appreciation), an area of ​​about 820 million square feet of residential land/land exchange rights, and 50 square feet of agricultural land;

Owns real estate worth 30 billion yuan (including part of the rights and interests in Diligende Pavilion), and only counts those that have started construction;

Own a rental property worth 10 billion;

Own equity worth 55 billion;

Owns remaining assets (construction group/retail/cash flow) worth 15 billion.

The total value is nearly 210 billion, the net assets are 155 billion, and the market value is 139 billion.

Due to the appreciation of real estate, the market value can no longer keep up with the net assets!

Lin Zuhui plans to formally revaluate his assets after October and make an announcement to the public.

The purpose is simple, he needs a higher market value in order to raise funds through rights issues and issue convertible bonds.

Lin Zuhui asked: "How much liquidity is in the company's account?"

Liang Zhenxun immediately said: "A total of 2.1 million! Our monthly real estate net profit is more than 1 million yuan. According to the current real estate growth rate, the net profit of the development of real estate this year can reach more than 12 billion."

Lin Zuhui calculated that by using only the net profits of real estate, he can reduce his debt holdings to about 45 billion this year.

Equivalently, the net profit of New Era Group this year is more than 13 billion!

However, he is still not satisfied, because he will continue to borrow money.

Therefore, he said: "The company has prepared 3 million yuan of funds and is ready to invest in futures contracts! When to buy, wait for my notice!"

Liang Zhenxun has long been accustomed to the boss's "fast, ruthless, accurate" investment method, so he immediately said: "No problem, I will arrange the funds as soon as possible!"

"Don't worry! I'm waiting for the market to adjust, and it may take a month to use it! Even if the opportunity comes, we need to buy in batches."

"Okay, I know!"

After Liang Zhenxun left, Lin Zuhui calculated in his notebook.