Chapter 557 The fifth largest film company in Japan is acquired
Sui Jiuzuo also knew the purpose of him and others here, but he still replied: "Mr. Yang, we, the shareholders and management of Nikkatsu Film Company, hope to cooperate with you."
"What kind of cooperation?" Yang Wendong also knows that such a large-scale merger and acquisition cannot be successful, even if he is the boss;
Many times, the buyer or seller does not decide what choice to make before entering the market, but decides while talking. If it is cost-effective, then sell it. If it is not cost-effective, then sell part of it. There may even be no cooperation with the purchase and sale order, etc.
Jiu Zuo smiled and said: "Mr. Yang, the performance of Hong Kong movies in Asia has been getting better and better in recent years, and some of them have also gained some popularity in Japan, especially Mr. Bruce Lee. Many young people in Japan also like him;
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Nikkatsu Films is the fifth largest film company in Japan, with a total of 500 theaters in many cities in Japan. As long as we cooperate, we can definitely make Mr. Bruce Lee popular in Japan, and even other Hong Kong movies can also become popular in Japan. . ”
Yang Wendong laughed softly and said: "Mr. Zuijiu, you are right, Bruce is very famous, so in business, why should I cooperate with you instead of cooperating with several other film companies? Even I can completely Cooperate with multiple companies at the same time? ”
In fact, Li Xiaolong is not that famous in Japan now, but according to the original historical progress and his greater investment now, it will only take a year or two to become popular in Japan and even Europe and the United States;
As long as people become popular, then whether in Japan or the United States, their side will naturally have the right to speak. This is also the confidence for them to cooperate with Hollywood giants in the future.
Jiujiu Zuo replied: "Mr. Yang, what you said is true, but it is impossible for several other film companies to sincerely promote Mr. Bruce Lee and Hong Kong films. For any Japanese film company, local films Movies are the core, and external movies are just supplementary
But we, Nikkatsu Film Company, can do our best to promote Hong Kong films to enter the Japanese market. We can consider everything from promotion to film shooting cooperation, and even our actors can go to Hong Kong for filming;
We are really sincere about this cooperation, and we ask Mr. Yang to seriously consider it. ”
After saying that, he and several people around him bowed to nearly 90 degrees.
"Your idea coincides with mine, but such cooperation is still too risky for me." Yang Wendong said slowly: "But I am also sincerely cooperating with you, so why not let me acquire Nikkatsu;
Not only can you retain your current positions, but you can also get a certain salary increase. Nikkatsu's shareholders can also cash out and leave. In addition, many of Nikkatsu's film shooting departments can have new funds to shoot new movies. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. ? ”
In the past life of the Mainland, only a few people, estimated to have 1.4 billion people, knew about Nikkatsu Company in the 1970s, but many people had seen their works, especially teachers and the like.
Of course, technically speaking, Nikkatsu is one of the originators of these films.
In the 1960s, Japanese films were hit by free TV series, and film companies were in trouble. Nikkatsu, one of the five major film giants, was the first to be hit. In addition, in-house filming was not very good in a few years, so it fell into trouble. A huge life and death crisis.
In order to save itself, in 1971, Nikkatsu had no choice but to make some special films. It was still alive, but its reputation was completely ruined and it eventually disappeared.
Now that Nikkatsu has not corrupted itself, this year is a very suitable time for Yang Wendong to start. Before it collapses, the core target is its 500 theaters across Japan.
Zui Jiuzuo naturally knew the true intention of this Hong Kong consortium. Although he was moved, he still asked: "Mr. Yang, we don't doubt your financial resources. It's just that we are indeed in great difficulties in the filming of the movie. Many departments have been sold.”
"I know that if I take over, I will restart the filming of Nikkatsu Film Company." Yang Wendong nodded and said: "But I can't say exactly what to film. I can only say that I have some ideas;
In the early days, Nikkatsu Film Company will mainly cooperate with Hong Kong films in various aspects. In addition, you can also re-shoot some Hong Kong films, which may also have results in Japan. ”
As for Japanese movies, Yang Wendong didn't watch many in his previous life, and Japanese culture itself is relatively closed, except for cartoons;
However, there is a basic logic in the film industry. Just like music, you can buy the copyright of popular hits in other places and then remake them. This will basically be successful, especially in places influenced by Chinese cultural regions, which are easy to produce. score.
Of course, his goal now is still theaters. As long as the shooting departments can survive, it will be fine. In addition, they cannot shoot ML movies. This kind of thing will ruin the future.
"Remake a Hong Kong movie?" Jiuzuo thought thoughtfully.
In fact, whether it is promoting Hong Kong movies, Bruce Lee, remakes, etc., he does not want to do it unless he has to. If he really does, it will only become a joke in the Japanese cultural circle;
But Nikkatsu Film Company has no choice. If it no longer makes any profit, it will really have to lay off employees. Once laid off, it will fall into a death spiral, which is something neither shareholders nor management want to see.
Yang Wendong added: "The price is easy to talk about, and we can negotiate. I will definitely give you shareholders a satisfactory price. The management of Nikkatsu is free to leave if they want to leave, and if they don't want to, they can continue to stay;
There will be a 5% salary increase in the initial stage. When the company achieves positive profits later, there will be a salary increase of about 5%-10% plus bonuses.
You know my situation in Hong Kong. Acquiring you is not a problem at all. As long as you agree, the check will be in your hands soon, and many banks in your country can bear the credit. ”
"We are completely assured of Mr. Yang's financial resources." Zuo Jiuzuo apologized quickly.
Yang Wendong added: "Mr. Zuijiu, my time in Japan is also limited. I hope our transaction can be completed as soon as possible."
"Yes, we understand." Zui Jiuzuo replied.
After chatting for a while, Zui Jiuzuo left with the Rihuo people, leaving only Li Xiaolong and Zou Wenhuai in the hotel.
Li Xiaolong asked: "Yang Sheng, do I need to make a movie in Japan?"
"No, just like Hollywood treats you, our core in the future is to build the popularity of Hong Kong Chinese stars in Japan. We will not focus on cultivating Japanese stars, unless they are really capable, then let's talk about it." Yang Wendong smiled and said: "But this The possibility is also very low. I like Nikkatsu just for their theater chain.”
Historically, Nikkatsu has been struggling for ten years but still failed. This may be because Japanese movies are not very good. They just need to use the property resources and publicity resources that Nikkatsu has developed over decades. Zou Wenhuai nodded and said: "Yes, Nikkatsu's film company is still very good. Once we get it, it will be much more convenient to promote Hong Kong movies in Japan, especially Xiaolong's movies, which can be played directly after being translated into Japanese. Or, as Yang Sheng said, a remake of a classic Hong Kong movie."
"Well, yes, but we have to buy it first and then talk about it later." Yang Wendong added: "Old Zou, please work hard during this time and reach an agreement with the current board of directors of Nikkatsu on a price as soon as possible. If we acquire it, then we can expand overseas. The entertainment market will be of great significance.”
"Understood, Yang Sheng, I have been negotiating with them for a long time. If you come here in person this time, you will give them the last choice." Zou Wenhuai said with a smile.
Changxing Film Company has been in contact with Nikkatsu a long time ago, and they have discussed various details for a long time. Now that the boss is here, they can just wait for a final decision.
Zou Wenhuai quickly led his team to Nikkatsu Company for final negotiations. Yang Wendong naturally did not participate in such details. Instead, he came to a suburb of Tokyo. There is a 12-story office building here, with the Changxing Group's office building at the top. Japanese name.
"Yang Sheng, this is the headquarters of Changxing Group in Japan. Many of the group's businesses in Japan are conducted here." A man in a suit introduced beside Yang Wendong: "Changxing Industrial, Honor Electronics, Changxing Culture is all here.”
"Changxing Industrial should be just a sales point in Japan, right?" Yang Wendong asked casually.
Changxing Group's current scale has branches in many countries, carrying out different businesses, but most of them are also sales points.
The man in a suit in front of him is named Tian Zhonghao. He is a Hong Kong Chinese who immigrated to Japan, but he is very capable and eventually joined the Changxing Group and became one of its leaders in Japan.
Tian Zhonghao replied: "Yes, our group's main business in Japan is sales. Only Honor Electronics and Changxing Culture are recruiting in Japan, and they are engaged in electronic technology research and development, or comic content production, etc."
Yang Wendong nodded and said: "Okay, let's go up and have a look."
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"Please come this way." Tian Zhonghao said quickly.
Then the group walked around the building and visited various departments;
There is nothing interesting about Changxing Industrial. It only sells in Japan and does not invest money in channels. Instead, it simply cooperates with local dealers. This is also the cooperation model with most countries;
Even Yang Wendong, a time traveler with a vision for the future and considerable funds, cannot build global channels. He can only achieve small-scale channel guarantees by investing in Wal-Mart, Auchan, building his own Carrefour supermarkets, etc.
Honor Electronics has a specialized technical department in Japan. The research and development directions are also motors, compressors, electronic controls, etc. Yang Wendong does not know much about the technologies involved, so he only has a general understanding;
Changxing Culture, on the other hand, has many painting talents in Japan and is responsible for many businesses of Changxing Culture in Hong Kong;
"Lin Sheng, have we cooperated with some freelance cartoonists in Japan?" Yang Wendong asked after reading some cartoons: "The comics here should be all business in Hong Kong, right?"
Lin Bailun, who is in charge of Japan's Changxing Culture, immediately replied: "Yes, Yang Sheng. At present, we are only responsible for the comic business in Hong Kong. We have also talked with Japanese comic masters, but they are not willing to cooperate with us."
Many cultures in Japan are relatively closed, and generally prefer local cooperation, especially in the cultural field. Many masters of Japanese comics will not cooperate with companies outside of Japan. If they are from the United States, it may be easier. Elsewhere, this would probably become an industry joke.
"Well, okay, take your time." Yang Wendong nodded and said: "Let's do our own business well first. How is the sales of "Dragon Ball" in Japan?"
The comic "Dragon Ball" was produced more than a year ago after Yang Wendong, Wu Hailin and others proposed it. It took a while to gradually produce the initial story and character portraits, and then it was officially released. The first release was also in the Chinese and Japanese regions. .
Lin Bailun said: "Yang Sheng, the performance of the "Dragon Ball" comic in Japan is still very good. The sales volume last week was 121,000, and it has entered the top 20 rankings in Japan. This is also the first time that Japan has an overseas comic in many years. There is this achievement.”
"Very good, keep working hard." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
In the original history of "Dragon Ball", it only became very popular after the martial arts tournament came out in the later period. However, before that, the results could not be said to be bad, at least it was one of the higher rankings;
Now when it is not super popular, Yang Wendong doesn't pay much attention to it. Just know it. When it becomes really popular, it will not only bring huge economic benefits, but also may have an impact on many industries of Changxing Group. Very helpful.
After staying in several branches in Japan for a few days, Yang Wendong returned to the Imperial Hotel again and received the stubborn Jiu Zuo and others who came.
"Mr. Zuijiu, how are you thinking?" Yang Wendong asked with a slight smile.
Zui Jiuzuo bowed and said: "Mr. Yang, our board of directors has agreed to your acquisition. The price is 1.6 billion yen. However, after the acquisition, you will need to bear a total debt of 5.5 billion yen;
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In addition, you need to ensure that all employees of Nikkatsu Film Company can continue to have stable jobs in the next two years. ”
"It's ok in terms of funding, as long as all aspects of the property are confirmed to be OK." Yang Wendong readily agreed: "But I won't guarantee that all employees can work stably. If there is a lot of dawdling, especially the management, it's time to leave. .
But don't worry, as long as the senior management's opinions are not too different from mine, they can stay for now. ”
When acquiring an overseas company, it is generally necessary to ensure stable employment. This is not only the requirement of the other company, but also the local labor union and government. So it is okay to agree to it, but it is not 100%. This will cause a loss of money. I'm afraid many people will really take advantage of small things, especially if the boss changes nationality, so beware of this.
After thinking for a moment, Zui Jiuzuo said: "It's okay, but you must also ensure the stability of ordinary employees. They cannot lose their jobs casually."
"Okay, within two years, I will not lay off ordinary employees at will, no matter what level they are, even if they are less capable, as long as they have a good attitude." Yang Wendong nodded.
In Japan, some companies began to implement the lifelong employment system in 1910. After the 1950s, the economy took off and it gradually became popular;
This model is almost unique in the world and was of great help during Japan's rapid economic development. Since Yang Wendong came to Japan to invest, he would naturally have to adapt to the local area.
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