Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Seeing the richest man smiling meaningfully, Akio Morita immediately realized what the other party meant by really under a lot of pressure.

As a consensus in the current American society, while the high quality and low price of rb products bring benefits, at the same time, rb companies' siege of cities also squeezes the living space of American companies, which in turn affects the employment of Americans, such as automobiles, home appliances, and semiconductors. Such industries are the best examples.

This kind of confrontational sentiment even reached an extreme level, resulting in human life. In 1982, in Detroit, which was hit by the impact of RB Automobile Company and fell into the trough of the automobile manufacturing industry, Chen Guoren, a Chinese American who was about to get married, was mistaken for a RB person and was attacked. A Chrysler workshop supervisor, Ronald Albans, and his stepson Michael Neitz were bludgeoned to death with baseball bats, and the wedding turned into a funeral a few days later.

In the past two years, the United States has added another trouble, that is, the appreciation of the yen after the signing of the Plaza Accord, which has greatly increased the purchasing power of rb people, and frantically scanned goods in the United States, especially properties in Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York and other places The acquisition frenzy is the most obvious, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the yen has conquered the United States.

After Sony took over the famous Columbia Records from CBS at the end of last year and the beginning of this year with a price of 2 billion US dollars, it has aroused discussions and concerns in the United States that RB is launching a cultural invasion.

When word spread that Columbia Pictures, which had a trademark similar to the Statue of Liberty, had also become Sony's hunting target, public opinion in the United States was in an uproar.

Especially recently, RB Can Say No, which is extremely popular in RB, was recommended to the United States, which can be said to further confirm RB's wolfish ambitions.

Newsweek, the weekly magazine in the United States second only to Time, on its cover, replaced the registered trademark of Columbia Pictures - the Statue of Liberty with a rb geisha in a kimono, accompanied by One of the most eye-catching headlines - RB Attacks Hollywood.

At the same time, Newsweek also published a special issue with dozens of pages under the title Rb Corporation Buys the Soul of America. In this special issue, based on the results of public opinion surveys, it asserts that the Sony takeover is a more dire threat than Soviet military power!

As for other news media in the United States, they reported Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures at length for several days, expressing their strong dissatisfaction without exception.

From this point of view, what Tang Huan said really under a lot of pressure is quite convincing. But in Akio Morita's view, this is a fart, and he has found another greedy excuse-the offer of 3.6 billion US dollars plus the debt takeover of 1.4 billion US dollars still cannot satisfy the appetite of the other party.

Akio Morita gently took off his glasses, and while carefully wiping them, he asked casually: What price does Sony need to offer, so that Tang and Coca-Cola can withstand this really great pressure?

Tang Huan didn't answer directly, but talked about a rumor, I heard that Rupert Murdoch, the media tycoon, still hasn't given up on Hollywood. Columbia Pictures has also made him interested, and even raised money for it. $5.5 billion, so much so that it drove Columbia Pictures' stock on the New York Stock Exchange from $27 to $32.

Akio Morita frowned slightly, because the news that Tang Huan said was indeed true, but it came very abruptly, and Rupert Murdoch was also noncommittal, really an annoying variable.

Putting on his glasses again, Akio Morita sighed softly, Don, you must have experienced that in the Western world, we Easterners are discriminated against. For example, your EA and my Sony are all wanted. Universal Pictures, which took advantage of the fire, sued for copyright infringement.

Tang Huan nodded approvingly, but added in his heart, It's just that rbs in Asia are used to condescendingly calling themselves Westerners.

So, we should help each other. Akio Morita continued, After Sony successfully enters Hollywood,

The two together occupy half of the country, enough to deal with any possible sudden difficulties.

What Chairman Morita said is exactly what I think in my heart. Tang Huan made a cheerful gesture of meeting a confidant, Otherwise, I would not have reminded Sony earnestly before that the water in Hollywood is really Deep. Furthermore, as you have seen, in my group, members of the rb line have always been valued very much.

Seeing that the emotional card that was played really resonated, the calm Akio Morita tentatively said, Then Columbia Pictures' offer, can we discuss it carefully, from 3.6 billion US dollars to all at once? $4.1 billion is too much for Sony.

Then let it be 4 billion US dollars. Tang Huan seriously considered: If it is lower, the pressure of public opinion in the United States and Rupert Murdoch's possible bid will make it very difficult for me.

Speaking of this, Tang Huan personally refilled the tea for Akio Morita, and also played a heart-to-heart routine, Chairman Morita might as well think about it, Sony and Columbia Records started cooperation as early as 1968. But this origin, Sony's acquisition Columbia Records has almost no help. Even though the offer has risen from the initial $1.25 billion to the final $2 billion, its board of directors still decided to transfer the shares of Columbia Records in the form of a public sale of shares. If it hadn't happened 'Black Monday' , making their plan go to waste, it is estimated that Sony can win Columbia Records as it wishes, it is still unknown.

Compared with the ups and downs in the acquisition of Columbia Records, our negotiations on Columbia Pictures are much more frank. As long as this last round of negotiations is done, Sony can use Columbia Pictures to improve the film and television in the entertainment industry. territory, there will be no accidents.

Aren't you worried that Sony will give up its plan to acquire Columbia Pictures, or change another target? Akio Morita muttered angrily.

Tang Huan smiled resolutely, Once Sony's strategically advanced luxury sports car is launched, only by going forward bravely can it be pleasing to the eye.

This answer from the richest man is quite tactful.

You know, since Akio Morita participated in the co-author of Rb Can Say No, the intensity of his rb national sentiment can be seen from it. And among those rb people who made big purchases in the United States, which one didn't feel proud? Sony is no exception.

The acquisition plan of Columbia Pictures, which has been instigated by the media, has already made Sony like a tiger. If the company that owns the trademark of the Statue of Liberty in the United States is not taken down, then how high Sony has been praised in rb will be How hard it will be thrown. The loss of such intangible assets is simply unbearable.

Tang Huan added awe-inspiringly: I've always been very nice to my friends—the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, has taken a fancy to the investment value of the famous Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. I don't say anything else. Said that the beauty of adulthood was sold to the Brunei Investment Bureau. Therefore, I also sincerely hope that Sony's entry into Hollywood will go smoothly.

The premise is that you have to pay enough money. Akio Morita, who was not fooled, said with contempt in his heart.

The founder of Sony has a special database for recording various information of important relationship customers, and Tang Huan is naturally in it.

In the eyes of industry insiders, Mr. Richest Man's shrewdness in accumulating wealth is unparalleled. When the original owner of the Beverly Hills Hotel passed away, his two daughters went to court for property disputes, and the winners and losers were decided, but he made a timely move in 1986 and bought it for US$135 million in the name of the family. Get out of this hotel, so that the winner can happily cash out and go to enjoy the cleanliness.

Turning around, Tang Huan sold the Beverly Hills Hotel to the eager Brunei Investment Authority for 250 million U.S. dollars, and Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah also received a favor—— This is what the richest man called friendship!

When Tang Huan said that Sony's acquisition of Columbia has received the support of the five major banks: Mitsui, Tokyo, Fuji, Mitsubishi, and RB Industrial, there is no reason to hesitate. Akio Morita nodded helplessly: Then It's a deal, $4 billion plus $1.4 billion, no more changes.

It's a pleasure to discuss business with President Morita. Tang Huan laughed loudly: I guarantee that all the handover work will be done in a month and a half at most, so that Sony can get Columbia Pictures in a hurry. This speed is definitely enough Friends.

I hope that before the new year, everyone can first complete the signing in New York. Akio Morita made a further request.

I'm leaving for New York, USA right away. Isn't it just to take advantage of the festival to win a lottery, so there's no harm in cooperating, the richest man readily agreed.

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After Akio Morita left, Tang Huan pondered once again how much this pitfall of Columbia Pictures could drag Sony down.

It has to be said that Akio Morita, the founder of Sony, is full of courage. After being optimistic about the advantages and long-term benefits of the combination of entertainment content and original products, he made a decisive move and did not get too entangled in price; Set, while being extremely confident in its own level, also let go of Columbia Records to maintain localized operations.

Fortunately, Akio Morita is old, after all, time is not forgiving, and he can't work in his current position for a few years.

In addition, it must be admitted that Sony's entry into Hollywood and rb's wealth and arrogance have indeed shared the pressure of himself, the richest man in the United States, invisibly. After all, it is not so easy to be a master of Chinese descent in the United States.

While Tang Huan was considering how to suppress some aspects, he also offered support in some aspects. Masako Wada walked over gently, helping Tang Huan pinch his shoulders, and reporting softly: There is a man named People from Minoru Kumatori want to see you.

What did he want from me? Tang Huan asked casually.

Masako Wada, who was born in a diplomat family and graduated from Harvard University, is quite methodical in her work. Since she is assigned as an assistant to RB, she will naturally filter out the unnecessary soldiers and crabs to help herself save money. focus on more important things.

Kumatori Tani Minoru said that he plans to acquire the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Masako Wada smiled, I have read the documents he brought, and the $570 million loan from Mitsubishi Bank is absolutely correct.

Tang Huan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a broken smile, This is seeing the $1 million membership card of the Pebble Beach Golf Course being snapped up by RB, and even the $30,000 gold-encrusted golf clubs. Do you sell them out like you are playing with cigarettes, so you want to get involved?

Masako Wada, who also found it incredible, but had to report it, also laughed, Then how should I reply to him?

Tang Huan pondered and asked: This man is so loud, what's his origin?

He started his business by operating computers and sporting goods, and he is known as the golden boy of golf. A rather expensive gift of diamond jewelry.

It seems that he belongs to a character who has a lot of fun. Tang Huan thoughtfully nodded with interest, Then I will meet you.

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When Minoru Kumatori walked in gracefully, Tang Huan poured a basin of cold water on his face and said lightly: I'll give you a minute to convince me to sell the Pebble Beach Golf Course.

Minoru Kumatori was stunned, and then replied confidently: Although I am an unknown person, I have the support of a large consortium behind me. When Marvin Davis bought the Pebble Beach Golf Course, he spent 72 million yuan. $; in a few years, Don bought it for $150 million; now you can sell it to me for $1.2 billion in less time than Marvin Davis - 8 times, this Numbers are sure to please Don.

The richest man is definitely well-informed, but in just a few tens of seconds, he was moved by the opponent's wealth. He even began to suspect that Minoru Kumatori might be relying on some kind of money laundering organization behind him. However, even so, it doesn't matter. I have my own bank to take responsibility, and it has nothing to do with me.

Tang Huan asked puzzledly: I think, judging from the current conditions, the potential of the Pebble Beach Golf Course has almost been tapped. How can you guarantee a profit if you pay a lot of money to buy it?

Minoru Kumatori did not hide anything, and replied carelessly: Pebble Beach Golf Course's $1 million premium membership card is only heard of but not seen. In doing so, although it maintains its high-end image, it is also in vain. Let go of the huge market demand—not to mention 1,000 copies, double it, and it will not be a problem to digest it. Of course, this requires real rb local people to work.”

Tang Huan rubbed the center of his brows, feeling a little dizzy, as if he was about to be knocked down by the yen again, so he asked uncertainly: Are you sure, it really costs $1.2 billion to acquire Pebble Beach? golf course?

Minoru Kumatori immediately offered a compliment, The high-quality goods created by the richest man are certainly worth the price!