Chapter 205: A Life of Wandering
Shao Yiqi sat down carelessly: "Which company do you want to acquire... It's good enough if there is one willing to sell you shares. Without some connections and channels, you can't even get in the door."
What this means is that you have channels and can help me get it.
As a second-generation rich man, it’s normal to have some connections on their father’s side... Yang Ruoqian wasn’t surprised by this.
But Shao Yiqi is willing to talk about this openly, he is indeed a good friend.
Even if it is a father's relationship, when it comes to business-related matters, we have to deal with the facts.
The most we can do is help open a window of communication.
"Just say it straight." Yang Ruoqian took a sip of tea.
"Because they have to have the ability to push movies into major theaters, there are no small distribution companies. But as long as you can get involved, you can basically make money without doing anything." Shao Yiqi lowered his head, searching for something on his phone.
"It's impossible to ask them to sell all their shares to you. In a company like this, even if you are the largest shareholder, you can only own 20% at most."
"But I will go to lobby my father, and you also have channels at Chengyu's side. Through negotiation, spending some money and time, you can slowly get 10%, and you can become a major shareholder."
At first, Yang Ruoqian nodded repeatedly, but as he listened more, he slowly began to feel that something was not right.
I just wanted to acquire a small company to see if I could lose money by running a normal business. Why did I have to mobilize all the resources of the entire company? !
Shao Yiqi's communication with his resources was not enough, so he had to contact Cheng Yu and ask them to help him make the contact? Even then, at most he could only acquire 10% of the shares of a certain issuing company, and it would take a long time? "Stop, stop, stop." Yang Ruoqian frowned, "You said, spend 'some' money, how much money do you want to spend?"
Shao Yiqi said as a matter of course: "The market value of this kind of company is easily tens of billions or even hundreds of billions. If you want to buy 10% of the shares, it's a bit of a premium. You have to prepare at least 1 billion in cash flow."
A distribution company needs to operate a network of cinemas, have various channels for promotion and publicity, and also have a wide variety of films in its copyright library. It is itself a behemoth with enormous value.
Tens or even hundreds of billions are no joke.
1 billion...
The corner of Yang Ruoqian's mouth twitched slightly, and he suddenly realized that Shao Yiqi seemed to have misunderstood what he meant.
How could he possibly invest so much money in a pilot project? "You really don't take money seriously." Yang Ruoqian pinched his forehead, "Can't you say something reliable? Are you just going to bet the entire company's assets?"
Shao Yiqi shrugged his shoulders: "Hey, that's why I advised you to go public just now... If you go public, this money will be nothing but a small amount, right?"
In fact, as someone who has seen big scenes, Shao Yiqi can roughly judge the current situation of the group just by working at the Kuiguang Group and the various small details in the company.
It is no exaggeration to say that Kuiguang Group would take off on the spot if it added some financial attributes.
It is such a pity that the company is in such a healthy business condition but has almost no debt and no financing.
"Alright, alright, don't make such a big move. This is just an experiment, don't take such a big step for now." Yang Ruoqian said, "For now, we can limit our business to online distribution. Offline theater distribution is not our business at this stage."
With the help of the system, Yang Ruoqian could add some leverage and piece together to get 1 billion...
The question is, just as Shao Yiqi said, why would a distribution company that already has a copyright library and stable distribution channels sell its shares to Kuiguang Group?
Even if one successfully acquires a portion of shares through various relationships and becomes a major shareholder, he will only be one of the major shareholders and will only enter the board of directors.
Any major decisions must be made jointly by the board of directors.
It’s not that Yang Ruoqian must dominate the market, but in order to fit the system’s subsidy mechanism, he will definitely make some unusual decisions.
There's no way it could be approved by the board of directors.
If the decision is not to be constrained by other shareholders, the offline cinema distribution channels must be operated by the Kuiguang Group itself. Acquisition is not a reliable approach.
This process may even require the use of special rewards from the system.
Otherwise, the long operating time alone would be enough to kill people.
Shao Yiqi nodded: "If you only want to focus on online distribution, then the problem is actually much simpler. Just acquire a similar production company. They will definitely have the resources for this."
Offline theater distribution and online platform distribution are both distributions, but the difference between them is huge.
With so many cinemas across the country, how to get a movie on the shelves in all cinemas, the negotiation of ticket prices and profit sharing between different cinemas, etc., are all huge projects. Without a professional team and strong relationships, it is difficult to coordinate them clearly.
If you distribute it on an online platform, you only need to negotiate with the platform, and many steps in the middle can be omitted.
Seeing Yang Ruoqian in deep thought, Shao Yiqi reminded him again: "However, a production company is not like a distribution company. Even if it works diligently and according to plan, it is very likely to suffer losses due to an unstable grasp of the market. The risk is much greater than being a distributor. You have to think carefully."
Even if the business is operating normally, it may still suffer losses due to various uncontrollable risks? !
This, isn’t this exactly the project that Yang Ruoqian urgently needs?
In the past, he was running at a loss, and due to abnormal operations, various accidents always occurred, causing the group to make huge profits.
Now he is running for profit and normal operation, then the ending should be the opposite, and various accidents will lead to huge losses, right? Yang Ruoqian nodded repeatedly: "Yes, this is the kind of business I need. Recommend a few."
"You don't want to manage the offline distribution business yourself, do you?" Shao Yiqi asked jokingly, and then returned to the main topic, "As for the production company, do you want to acquire a larger one that has a stable cooperation with a distributor, or just acquire a small one?"
Shao Yiqi could vaguely tell from Yang Ruoqian's expression and tone that his college classmate was definitely not poor, he just didn't want to get involved in the publishing business...
Why not get involved in a profitable business? After thinking about it, there is only one possibility - Yang Ruoqian is not satisfied with just being a major shareholder. If he wants to be a shareholder, he must be the chairman.
What's the point of forcing yourself to eat at someone else's table? People with ability set up their own banquet.
As expected, he is the youngest and most successful entrepreneur in Jinhai City, with lofty ambitions!
Now we are acquiring production companies and slowly starting with online distribution, which should be the basis for this goal.
Yang Ruoqian didn't think twice: "It's a small studio, the kind that focuses on small productions and can make a profit, but not a huge profit."
Sure enough...very ambitious.
After hearing Yang Ruoqian's decision, Shao Yiqi became more certain of his judgment.
The e-sports club has already won the championship and received a huge amount of sponsorship fees. Combined with the company's other businesses and existing cash flow, it would be no problem for them to easily acquire a large production company.
But Yang Ruoqian insisted on finding a small production company to acquire it.
I'm afraid he has some big plan in mind.
"Okay... a small production, right?" Shao Yiqi nodded and handed the phone to Yang Ruoqian, "Take a look at this company."
Yang Ruoqian raised his eyes and looked over.
On the phone, there is a relatively detailed introduction to this production company, which should be written by an analyst.
The company members are all talents who came out of a large production company in the past. Since its establishment, the company has produced a total of eight works, all of which are B-level low-cost movies with short lengths and rough production, and there are no first-line big-name stars.
Each movie made a small amount of money, enough for the company to get by.
But as time goes by, it becomes increasingly difficult for such films to be shown in theaters, and the mainstream market gradually evolves into large-scale productions, which cannot be too crude at best...
Due to insufficient initial capital and a very low upper limit on profitability, this production company has never been able to achieve any major breakthroughs. Even if it can make a profit, it is basically just hard-earned money.
The report also highlighted the production company's low risk tolerance.
Now the company can indeed make money by publishing its small-budget movies on online platforms, but the company as a whole lacks financing channels and its business is too single.
If a movie they shoot fails, it may directly lead to a break in the capital chain and bankruptcy.
Therefore, even though the company is currently profitable and its profit model is stable, investors are still advised to wait and see with caution.
The moment Yang Ruoqian's eyes came into contact with the report, he was completely attracted and couldn't move away.
An elite filming team from a big company.
A very serious and hard working company.
A fairly stable profit model.
and lower risk resistance.
It's perfect!
How could there be such a company that perfectly meets Yang Ruoqian's expectations? !
Sure enough, everything in this world cannot be thought of from a fixed perspective.
Now I’m looking for new projects from the perspective of making money, and I immediately found the ideal candidate.
Yang Ruoqian nodded with satisfaction: "I think this company looks pretty good, what do you think?"
After acquiring this company, Yang Ruoqian will never interfere in any of their decisions and will allow them to make any profit they can.
Judging from this report, it would only take a small surprise for this normally operating, hardworking company to turn a profit.
If the pilot is successful, and this model is promoted on a large scale in the future, then it will be easy to earn subsidies from the system. Yang Ruoqian doesn't care whether the upper limit is high or not.
As long as the lower limit is low enough, everything will be fine.
Shao Yiqi took the phone back and nodded in agreement: "I think this company is really good and has good potential, but it just lacks some opportunities."
In Shao Yiqi's mind, this acquisition is the starting point of Kuiguang Group's distribution business.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that this company is now evaluated as having a low ceiling, poor risk resistance and a single profit model.
That's just someone else's insignificant personal opinion.
Since Yang Ruoqian has set his sights on this company, it means that the company's ceiling is definitely not low and its potential is definitely not bad. Its take-off is only a matter of time and funding.
Now, with Kui Guang here, the funds have arrived.
Mr. Yang is here, and Qingtian is here! "What's the name of this production company?" Yang Ruoqian looked at his phone and finally asked.
It's almost time, he has to go downstairs and take good care of the newly relocated Spark Records.
After the initial plan for the new project is finalized, you still need to make a detailed plan and don't be too hasty.
Shao Yiqi held the phone and answered casually: "Call the shelter company."
…
At the same time, in another place in Jinhai City, at the former Spark Records, employees were packing their belongings.
Today is the last time they will work at this place.
Everyone has received notice from the new leadership that Spark Records’ office will be located at the same location as the group’s headquarters.
The 23rd floor of Shengjing Haoyuan, one of the most upscale office buildings in Jinhai City, will become the company's new address.
To this end, the Kuiguang Group thoughtfully chartered several minibuses and invited a moving company to better transfer equipment and personnel.
Huang Wei and several old employees who have been with the company all the way are actually more or less reluctant to leave this workplace.
Even though it is old and dilapidated...it carries the memories of many people from youth to middle age, even though these memories are not all beautiful.
At this moment, a voice interrupted Huang Wei's insignificant reminiscence.
"Xiao Huang, don't just stand there, come and help me move the things."
"And who's responsible for the garbage over there? Throw it away quickly."
In the office, a middle-aged man with a big belly pushed his glasses and pointed fingers at other employees as usual.
He is one of the leaders of the company.
Although all the shares of Spark Corporation have been acquired, the result of the equity change is only a change of shareholders, and the impact on the company's internal affairs has not yet appeared.
When the company was first acquired, as a "legacy veteran", he was quite worried that he would be fired by the new boss or have his salary reduced or transferred to another position...
But after a few days, there was no movement at the group headquarters, so he gradually put his mind at ease.
It's nothing more than changing the person you're trying to please. Things will remain the same in the company in the future, with no difference from before.
Order your subordinates as you should.
Huang Wei, who was very satisfied with the company's revival, did not say much. Just like before, he obediently took the things to the car for his leader.
The minibus was already full of employees at this time.
"Brother Huang, sit here."
"Okay..."
“…”
Soon, the car started and drove into the center of Jinhai City with all the people from Spark Group.
Dozens of people came to the downstairs of Shengjing Mansion in a mighty manner.
The contrast between the magnificent building and the small shabby building at home is too stark.
"Is this the office location of a large group? It's really impressive."
"It's okay, we will be part of a big group in the future, haha..."
"You can still laugh, but I can't. Don't you think about how much money we have to make to recover such high office costs? If we always lose money, won't the company fire us all?"
"Fuck, now that you put it like that, it makes sense!"
"Don't worry too much, just take it one step at a time. Go, go, go, take your ID card, and take a good look at the office of the big group."
Huang Wei and other employees took their new work badges and took the elevator to the 23rd floor.
As soon as the elevator door opened, Huang Wei saw that the leader who had just been bossing him around was holding a pack of cigarettes and wanted to hand a cigarette to Lin Cao.
That servile look was completely different from what he had just now.
Lin Cao was very impatient and rejected this flattery: "Okay, okay, change these bad habits of yours. This kind of atmosphere is not accepted in the group."
"All office supplies have been provided to you. You have one hour to familiarize yourself with the company environment."
"After you get familiar with the company environment, open your computer. There will be the group's employee code of conduct and company spirit on it. You must memorize them thoroughly. Remember, you must."
"The chairman of the group, Mr. Yang, will come to inspect in person and hold a meeting with you. Please pay attention to your image. If you lose face, it will be a loss for everyone in your company."
Lin Cao finally glanced at his watch and pressed the elevator button: "Okay, I won't say any more. I am not responsible for managing you. If you have any problems in the future, please talk to your new leader."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Cao walked into the elevator and disappeared in front of everyone.
After the number on the elevator changed from "23" to "24", the smiling leader with a cigarette in his hand suddenly changed his expression and said sternly, "What are you still standing there for?"
"You have half an hour to familiarize yourself with the company environment. You must memorize the Employee Code word for word today!"
"I'm doing this for your own good. A new official starts with three things. Who knows who will be the target of this fire?"
"Do more and talk less, you will never go wrong!"
Just now someone said it was 1 hour, but now the time has been cut in half...
The employees had long been accustomed to the layers of increasing demands given by their leaders, and they picked up the company layout map in groups of two or three, looking at it while walking around the company.
"Oh, what a life of wandering." Someone sighed.
"Have you seen our office area? It's so spacious. Absurdly spacious."
"I saw it. My comment is that it's great to have money."
"Let me tell you something terrifying: our office area, recording studio and all other work-related areas together occupy less than half of the 23rd floor."
"What's the other half for?"
"Some people play games, watch movies, and get massages... Anyway, they have nothing to do with work."
"Why do we have so many benefits? Do we really have time to use them?"
"I suddenly felt that it would be nice if I could end up in a place like this after all my wanderings..."
The employees of Spark Records at this time were like old ladies entering the county town, so frightened by the various extravagant behaviors of the group that they could hardly walk steadily.
It’s not that they are unhappy with their new working environment.
On the contrary, this working environment is so good. How could these people who almost bankrupt the company have the right to work in such a place?
Even Huang Wei, who had heard of the Kuiguang Group, couldn't help but feel uneasy. He took out his phone and sent a message to Lin Cao: "Brother Lin, what did you say to the group? Did this office make a mistake? We can't stand it!"
In his opinion, Lin Cao must have relied on his influence in the company to inflate the value of their Spark Company by more than ten times, which was why he was able to secure such good working conditions.
The problem is, they are not the kind of people who would just run away after a quick buck, so they can't accept such a big gift! Soon, Lin Cao sent a reply: "I think your company is unqualified in my assessment, don't worry. The group's treatment is so good. Work hard in the future and don't let Mr. Yang down. Old leader, I can only help you this much."
Failed the assessment?
So, why was the company acquired?
Why is there still such a good working environment? Huang Wei didn't figure out the reason, and the familiar and annoying voice in his ear rang again: "Okay, now that you are familiar with it, go back to your position and recite the "Employee Code of Conduct" carefully."
The employees, who were shocked by the group's frighteningly favorable working environment, dared not say a word. They quickly found their workstations, turned on their computers, and prepared to read the "Employee Code of Conduct" carefully.
If you want to work in such a good place, the requirements must be very demanding.
Everyone is ready to work overtime until nine o'clock every night.
They were all highly focused, sitting upright, and clicking on the conspicuous document on the desktop.
Some of them even took out their mobile phones, planning to take a photo or copy the document, in an effort to avoid making any mistakes.
Although they had met Mr. Yang before in the old company, no one knew whether this young boss had a good temper or what his personality was like.
On the first day of work in a new company, you must be extremely alert and not be careless. You must not offend your new boss because of some details.
Sparks Corporation's operating conditions are terrible, and everyone knows it.
If you lack ability, you can make up for it with attitude.
Not making any money while working in a company is a sin in itself. If you don't show an attitude of working hard to make money, are you waiting to be fired?
What if Mr. Yang wants to establish his authority over the new company and new employees and plans to fire two people as a sacrifice? Whoever encounters this will be in trouble.
Among them, Huang Wei was under particularly great pressure.
In order to do his best to revitalize the company's business, he has been constantly contacting his former colleagues recently.
In any case, the previous team must be reorganized. Even if we can't make a lot of money, at least we have to let the new boss see the potential and the hope of profit.
As for the leadership team of the new company, Huang Wei actually didn't have much in mind.
He is a good composer, composer, and co-operator with other technical staff. But if he is asked to supervise employees, manage a project, and coordinate resources, he will be at a loss.
Therefore, what Huang Wei hopes most is that the group can parachute in a manager who can coordinate all matters, and it would be best if he could replace the current leader who is just sitting there doing nothing.
But he was just thinking about it.
As an outsider, he has no right to interfere in the group's decision.
Huang Wei suppressed his chaotic thoughts and opened the document on the computer desktop with a nervous mood.
Let’s read the “Employee Code of Conduct” first.
As he watched, the expression on his face gradually changed from nervousness to confusion.
Did the head of the group make a mistake by putting science fiction on the table as the employee code of conduct? There were many new terms and new definitions of old terms... constantly refreshing Huang Wei's poor Chinese and literary literacy.
Being late in good faith? Working overtime with bad intentions? Working overtime will result in mental damage compensation being deducted, and taking leave will result in loss of work compensation? ! What the hell is this? ? ? I secretly glanced at the other employees and found that everyone had the same look of confusion, puzzlement and shock on their faces.
Huang Wei was shocked and wanted to take out his cell phone to ask Lin Cao what the "Employee Code of Conduct" meant, but he suddenly felt a cool breeze blowing from behind.
The atmosphere in the entire office suddenly became serious.
Subconsciously, I glanced to the side and saw a familiar young figure walking out of the elevator. He had a calm and confident look on his face, as if he was born with the aura of a successful person.
It was not noticeable when Mr. Yang was wearing casual clothes before, but now it is clear that he is completely different from his former boss Ma Yuan.
Think about the miracles and successful cases created by Yang Ruoqian. His already majestic figure has been given several more layers of glory.
It seems that such people are destined to be successful and destined to make money...
(End of this chapter)
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