Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Seeing the richest man smiled meaningfully, Akio Morita immediately woke up, what does the other party mean by "really stressful".

As a consensus of the American society, while the high quality and low price of rb products have brought benefits, the siege strategy of rb companies has also squeezed 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 was even extreme, causing death. In 1982, in Detroit, where the automobile manufacturing industry fell into the trough due to the impact of the rb automobile company, Chen Guoren, a Chinese American who was about to get married, was mistaken for an rb person. A workshop supervisor at Chrysler, Ronald Albans, and his stepson Michael Nitz used a baseball bat to beat him to death. A few days later, the wedding became a funeral.

In the last two years, the United States has added another worry, that is, the appreciation of the yen after the signing of the Plaza Accord has made the purchasing power of rb people soar, and they have gone to the United States to "sweep goods", especially real estate in Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York and other places. The acquisition frenzy is most pronounced, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the Japanese yen has captured the United States.

At the end of last year and early this year, Sony acquired the famous Columbia Records from CBS at a price of US$2 billion, which aroused discussions and concerns that rb was launching a cultural invasion in the United States.

When news broke that Columbia Pictures, whose trademark resembled the Statue of Liberty, had also become Sony's hunting target, public opinion in the United States was in an uproar.

Especially recently, rb's extremely popular "rb can say no" was recommended to the United States, which can be said to further confirm rb's wolf ambition.

The United States’ weekly magazine, “Newsweek”, second only to “Time”, replaced the registered trademark of Columbia Pictures—Liberty Goddess Statue on its cover with an rb geisha wearing a kimono. The eye-catching headline-"RB Attacks Hollywood".

At the same time, "Newsweek" also published a special issue with dozens of pages under the title "rb Enterprise Buys the Soul of America". In this special issue, based on the results of public opinion surveys, it asserts that Sony's acquisition is "a more terrifying threat than Soviet military power"!

As for other news media in the United States, they have also reported on Sony’s acquisition of Columbia Pictures for several days and long, and they have expressed strong dissatisfaction with them without exception.

From this perspective, Tang Huan's "really a lot of pressure" is also conclusive. But in Akio Morita's view, this is just a fart, nothing more than an excuse for greed—the $3.6 billion offer and the $1.4 billion debt takeover still can’t satisfy the other party’s appetite.

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

Tang Huan did not answer directly, but mentioned a rumor, "I heard that the media magnate Rupert Murdoch still did not give up on Hollywood. Columbia Pictures also made him interested and even raised money for it. US$5.5 billion has driven Columbia Pictures’ shares on the New York Stock Exchange from US$27 to US$32.”

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

Akio Morita, who put his glasses back on, sighed softly, "Tang, I think you have also experienced that in the Western world, we Orientals are more discriminated against. For example, your ea and my Sony are all wanted Universal Pictures, which took advantage of the robbery, sued for copyright infringement."

Tang Huan Shen nodded his head in approval, but added another sentence in his heart, "It's just that rb in Asia is often used to condescendingly to be a Westerner."

"So, we should help each other." Akio Morita continued with a heart-felt heart: "After Sony successfully enters Hollywood, the two together will occupy half of the country, enough to deal with any possible sudden difficulties."

"Chairman Sheng Tian said it was exactly what I thought in my heart." Tang Huan made a cheerful gesture of "meeting a confidant." "Otherwise, I wouldn't have been painstakingly reminding Sony before that the water in Hollywood is really good. Deep. Besides, as you can see, in my group, the members of the rb family have always been valued."

Seeing this sentiment card that was played, it really resonated with the effect. The calmly Akio Morita tentatively explored: "The offer of Columbia Pictures, can you discuss it carefully, and mention it all at once from 3.6 billion US dollars. Sony can’t afford $4.1 billion."

"Then 4 billion US dollars." Tang Huan solemnly considered: "No matter how low it is, the pressure of public opinion in the United States and Rupert Murdoch's possible bid will make me very difficult to handle."

Speaking of this, Tang Huan personally offered tea to Akio Morita, and also played a heart-warming routine. "Chairman Morita might as well think about the cooperation between Sony and Columbia Records as early as 1968. But this origin is the acquisition of Sony. Columbia Records, hardly any help. Even if the offer rose from the initial 1.25 billion US dollars to the final 2 billion US dollars, its board of directors still decided to transfer the shares of Columbia Records by public sale of shares. If it weren't for the occurrence of'Black Monday' , Making their plan go to a halt. It is estimated that whether Sony can win Columbia Records as it wishes is still unclear."

"Compared with the ups and downs of the acquisition of Columbia Records, we have been more frank and frank in our negotiations with Columbia Pictures. As long as this final round of negotiations is completed, Sony will be able to use Columbia Pictures to improve film and television in the entertainment business. There will be no accidents."

"Are you not worried about Sony giving up its plan to acquire Columbia Pictures, or changing another target?" Akio Morita murmured angrily.

Tang Huan smiled confidently, "Once Sony's strategic luxury sports car is launched, only by moving forward can it be pleasing to the eye."

The answer from the richest man was quite euphemistic.

You know, since Morita Akio 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 have been making big acquisitions in the United States, which one does not have the feelings of being proud? Sony is no exception.

The Columbia Pictures acquisition plan, which has been incited by the media, has already made Sony feel like riding a tiger-if it does not take down this company with the American Freedom Statue trademark, then how high Sony has been praised in the rb will be How hard was being beaten. The loss of such intangible assets is simply unbearable.

Tang Huan added awe-inspiringly: "I am always very interesting to friends-Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has taken a fancy to the investment value of the famous Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, so I don’t say anything. Immediately, the beauty of adulthood was sold to the Brunei Investment Bureau. Therefore, I also sincerely hope that Sony will enter Hollywood smoothly."

"The premise is to give enough money." Akio Morita, who is not deceived, contemptuously said in his heart.

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

In the eyes of industry insiders, Mr. richest man is unparalleled in his astuteness in accumulating money. When the original owner of the Beverly Hills Hotel passed away, his two daughters went to court in order to fight for property and separated the winners and losers. He took the shot in 1986 and bought them for $135 million in the name of the family. Get off this hotel, so that the winner is happy to cash out and go to enjoy the cleansing.

Turning his head, Tang Huan sold the Beverly Hills Hotel to the Brunei Investment Bureau for a price of 250 million U.S. dollars. Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah also has a favor-this It is the "friend loyalty" mentioned by the richest man!

When Tang Huan said, "Sony's acquisition of Colombia has been supported by the five major banks: Mitsui, Tokyo, Fuji, Mitsubishi, and rb Industrial, so why not hesitate?" Akio Morita nodded helplessly: "Then It's agreed, 4 billion US dollars plus 1.4 billion US dollars, can not be changed."

"Talking about business with President Shengtian is a joy." Tang Huan laughed loudly: "I promise, at most one and a half months, all the handover work will be done, so that Sony can get Columbia Pictures smoothly. This speed is definitely enough. Friends."

"I hope that before the new year, everyone can complete the contract in New York first." Akio Morita further requested.

"I'll leave for New York, USA." Don't you just want to take advantage of the holiday to ask for a prize? What's wrong with cooperating? The richest man agreed.

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After Akio Morita left, Tang Huan once again wondered how far the pit of Columbia Pictures could drag Sony.

It has to be said that Akio Morita, the founder of Sony, is full of courage and is optimistic about the advantages and long-term benefits of the combination of entertainment content and original products. Set, while being extremely confident of his own level, he also let go of Columbia Records to maintain localized operations.

Fortunately, Akio Morita is very old, and after all time is not forgiving, and he hasn't worked in his current post for a few years.

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

While Tang Huan was considering how to suppress some aspects, he also supported in some aspects. Masako Hetian walked over gently and helped Tang Huan pinch his shoulders while softly reporting: "There is a man called The people of Minoru Kumagori want to see you."

"What is he looking for me for?" Tang Huan asked casually.

Masako Wada, who was born in a diplomat’s family and graduated from Harvard University, is quite organized. Since he is assigned as an rb assistant, he will naturally filter out the prawns and crabs that he does not need to care about and save himself. Energy to deal with more important things.

"Kumatoya Minoru said he plans to acquire the Pebble Beach Golf Course." Masako Wada smiled, "I have read the documents he brought. The Mitsubishi Bank's US$570 million loan is sure to be correct."

Tang Huan was taken aback for a moment, and then shook his head with a smile, "This is when rb snapped up a membership card worth $1 million at Pebble Beach Golf Course, including a $30,000 gold-inlaid golf club. You can also take out like a cigarette playing, and you are so jealous that you want to get a foot in it?"

He also felt incredible, but had to report to Masako Hetian, also laughed, "Then how should I reply to him?"

Tang Huan asked musingly, "This is such a big population, what's the background?"

"Started by operating computers and sporting goods, he is known as the golden boy of golf. He is exquisite and good at dancing with long sleeves." Masako Wada introduced a succinct jewel box while taking out an exquisite jewelry box. A very expensive diamond jewelry gift."

"It seems that he belongs to a very mixed character." Tang Huan nodded with interest, "Then see you."

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When Minoru Kumagatani walked in gracefully, Tang Huan poured a basin of cold water over his head and said faintly: "Give you one minute to convince me to sell Pebble Beach Golf Course. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com"

Minoru Kumagatani stunned, and then replied confidently: "Although I am an unknown person, I have the support of a big consortium behind me. When Malvern Davis bought the Pebble Beach Golf Course, he spent 72 million. US dollars; within a few years, Tang bought it for 150 million US dollars; now you can sell it to me for 1.2 billion US dollars in a shorter period of time than Malvern Davis-8 times that number It will definitely make Tang like it."

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 the guy Xiongtogu Minor might be relying on a money laundering organization behind his back. However, even so, it doesn't matter. The own bank takes the responsibility and has nothing to do with him.

Tang Huan asked in a puzzled manner: "I think that based on the current conditions, the potential of the Pebble Beach Golf Course has been almost fully tapped. How can you guarantee a profit when you buy it at a big price?"

Minoru Xiong Turi did not hide it, and replied grinningly: "The $1 million premium membership card of Pebble Beach Golf Course is now only heard. By doing so, it has maintained its high-end image, but it is also innocent. Ignore the huge market demand-let alone 1,000 copies, doubled it, and digestion is not a problem. Of course, this requires real rb local relationships to work."

Tang Huan rubbed his eyebrows and felt that he was really dizzy. It seemed that he was about to be knocked down by the yen again, so he asked uncertainly: "You confirm, it really costs 1.2 billion US dollars to buy Pebble Beach. golf course?"

Minoru Xiongtou immediately sent a compliment, "The boutique industry created by the richest man is certainly worth the price!"