Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

March 10th.

This day is Seiko Matsuda's birthday, and Lin Baicheng has been with Seiko Matsuda the whole day.

Matsuda Seiko was so happy that she even disguised herself and asked Lin Baicheng to accompany her to the amusement park. She also had a lot of fun and looked no different from other girls of the same age. Considering her current age, it is actually quite normal.

In the evening, we celebrated the birthday of Seiko Matsuda.

The next day, Lin Baicheng went to Bailong Commercial Club to have a look.

Since it started financing in May last year and invited the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu and the Sato family to join, Bailong Commercial Co., Ltd. has been developing faster and faster.

Now, it is easier for Bailong Commercial Association to obtain land than before, and it is also easier to obtain loans from banks.

And if a real estate company has land and money, it will be difficult for it to develop.

Lin Baicheng looked at the current development speed of Bailong Commercial Club and made a mental calculation. At this development speed, the company's assets will reach 2 billion US dollars in less than five years. By the time the Hiroshima Agreement is signed, it will be easy to break through tens of billions of dollars in a few years.

In this process, in order to ensure the development of the company, it is necessary to attract more powerful forces. After all, Bailong Commercial Club is no better than the local Japanese chaebols. The majority of the shares are held by outsiders, so there will be financing in the future, and Lin Baicheng's shares are still will be diluted.

However, even if the shares are diluted, Lin Baicheng will be satisfied as long as he can finally cash out two to three billion US dollars from Bailong Commercial Association.

After all, Lin Baicheng did not invest much in Bailong Commercial Club, not only in terms of capital, but also in terms of energy.

With a small investment, it is good to have an income of two to three billion US dollars. If it is too little, some people will be dissatisfied.

night.

Lin Baicheng went to TV Asahi Miki Yota's appointment to have dinner together.

Miki Yaota was still very sincere. The place where he invited Lin Baicheng to eat was a Chinese restaurant, not a Japanese restaurant.

"President Miki, long time no see." "Lin Sang!"

Lin Baicheng and Miki Yaota greeted each other.

Lin Baicheng asked the bodyguards and Asami Uchida to wait outside, while he and Miki Yota entered the private room.

Miki Yota said: "The Chinese cuisine in this store is very good and has a history of hundreds of years. I hope it can satisfy you, Lin Sang."

"Hundred years of history? Then I'm in for a treat today."

Lin Baicheng raised his eyebrows slightly. There are many century-old stores in Japan. Many of them have their own unique skills. I hope this store will be the same.

"Lin Sang, how long do you plan to stay in Japan this time?"

Miki Yota said: "It's a rare trip for you. Do you want to go to TV Asahi? So that the TV station can recognize you as the major shareholder?"

"The TV station is under the control of Chairman Miki. I feel relieved and will not go there for the time being."

Lin Baicheng smiled and declined. Since he didn't covet the control of TV Asahi, there was no need to run there. After all, he was the company's major shareholder. It would be bad if Miki Yota, an old fox, misunderstood him.

"Thank you Lin Sang for your trust."

Miki Yota was very happy when he heard this, and then said regretfully: "It's a pity that Lin Sang doesn't have time to go and take a look. Please give me some pointers. Since Asia Television was acquired by Lin Sang, it has developed better and better, and has dominated the ratings in Hong Kong for a long time. Rate first.”

"There are only two TV stations in Xiangjiang, ATV and TVB, so being number one is nothing." Lin Baicheng said modestly.

Time passed slowly as the two chatted until the dishes were served.

Lin Baicheng was still a little curious about this century-old restaurant. After eating it, he found that it was indeed delicious, but it was not necessarily how delicious it was. When his hopes were too high, he was a little disappointed. However, he didn't show it, but praised him a few times, which was a favor to Miki Yaota.

Lin Baicheng guessed that the reason why this Chinese restaurant is so famous in Japan and has become a century-old restaurant is probably related to the fact that there are very few authentic Chinese restaurants here.

Because it's rare, it's easier to stand out.

After dinner, Miki Yaota took Lin Baicheng to drink tea. The location is still the restaurant, but the place has been changed into a Japanese-style private room.

At this time, Miki Yota got down to business: "Lin Sang, I have a major decision. I hope that your board representative at TV Asahi can support me as always."

"President Miki, please speak."

Lin Baicheng secretly thought that indeed, he knew that Miki Yaotai would not invite him to dinner for no reason, there must be something going on.

Miki Yota said: "That's right. I want the TV station to raise funds through capital increase and share expansion so that it can catch up with the top TV stations."

"Increase capital and expand shares? Don't know how to increase capital and expand shares?"

Lin Baicheng raised his eyebrows slightly: "Are we going to increase capital and expand shares from our shareholders, or are we talking about increasing capital and expanding shares from outside?"

There is a difference between the two. The former raises funds from existing shareholders, and everyone contributes money in proportion, while the shares they hold remain unchanged; the latter means that everyone does not need to contribute money, but the shares held in their hands are reduced in proportion.

Upon hearing this, Miki Yota said: "If the TV station wants to develop, it still needs some strong partners, so this time it is an external capital increase."

"President Miki, if this happens, won't my shares be diluted?"

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but frown when he heard this. Some time ago, he received a return on the condition of supporting Miki Yaota. With the help of Miki Yaota, he spent US$36 million to increase his 4% stake in TV Asahi with a market value of US$900 million. The shareholding ratio has been increased to 10.2%. Now once it is diluted, the shares held will immediately be reduced to less than 10%.

"All shareholders, including myself, will have their shares diluted equally."

Miki Yota replied, and then explained: "However, although everyone's shares have been diluted, the TV station has obtained funds and has two more partners. This is beneficial to the development of the TV station. All shareholders hold The value of some shares will increase."

"President Miki, you should know that I hold shares in TV Asahi, and this is not what I value." Lin Baicheng reminded.

Miki Yota said: "This capital increase will only release 15% of the shares. After the capital increase, Lin Sang, you will still have 8.67% of the shares left. You are still the major shareholder of the TV station, and it will not affect the cooperation between you and the TV station. "

"But the reduction of shares means the reduction of my influence on the TV station."

Lin Baicheng shook his head after hearing this. After thinking about it, he asked, "So what's the price of this fundraising?"

Miki Yota replied: "Raising funds based on a market value of US$900 million will not harm the interests of shareholders."

"If the TV station lacks funds for development, I can provide some support."

Lin Baicheng thought for a while and said, if possible, he wouldn't mind spending more money to increase his shares in TV Asahi.

Miki Yota immediately shook his head: "Lin Sang, I said, for the development of TV Asahi, I invite partners with energy."

"President Miki, I wonder what the other shareholders mean?" Lin Baicheng asked suddenly.

Miki Yota: "Lin Sang, except for some people, I will talk to all the other shareholders one by one."

"It seems that President Miki is desperate this time."

Lin Baicheng's eyes were full of meaning. If he didn't agree, would it mean that there would be cracks in the cooperation between the two parties?

Miki Yaota said sincerely: "Lin Sang, as long as you support me this time, I will find opportunities to compensate you in the future and help you increase your shareholding back to 10%. Your influence will definitely not be affected."

"President Miki, this matter is a bit sudden. I need to think about it carefully."

Lin Baicheng still did not agree. In a company like TV Asahi, it is easy for shares to be diluted. It is not an easy task to continue to increase holdings, especially when the TV station has two more powerful partners. If they later want to increase their influence and increase their holdings, it will be even more difficult for them to increase their holdings, or they will have to pay a greater price.

The problem is that Lin Baicheng does not need control of TV Asahi. He only needs a certain amount of influence. There is no need to pay the price for Miki Yota's development plan.

Seeing that Lin Baicheng still refused to agree, Miki Yaota had no choice but to say: "Lin Sang, I heard that you also have a film and television company in the entertainment industry in your country?"

"President Miki is really well-informed. I do have such an entertainment company under my name that cooperates with other people."

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but wonder what Miki Yota's purpose was in mentioning Bai Huifeng Co., Ltd. It shouldn't be a threat. Could it be that he wanted to bribe him by giving him benefits?

Miki Yota smiled and said: "There are several theaters under the name of the Miki family. They were originally going to enter the theater chain. Unfortunately, there were some financial problems later, so there are only a few operating them. I wonder if Lin Sang wants to enter the theater market." , take over these theaters?"

"Cinema?"

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but feel moved when he heard this. If Baihuifeng Co., Ltd. had a theater chain of its own, it would not only be beneficial to Baihuifeng Co., Ltd.'s development in the film and television industry, but also conducive to Xiangjiang's Star Pictures to deliver movies.

"Lin Sang, what do you think?"

Seeing Lin Baicheng's obviously excited look, Miki Yaota immediately felt relieved.

Lin Baicheng asked: "President Miki, I wonder how many theaters there are under the Gui family's name? What is their scale?"

Miki Yaota did not answer, but said: "Lin Sang, if you are interested, how about sending someone to take a look at it sometime?"

"Okay, I'll send someone to take a look tomorrow."

Lin Baicheng looked deeply at Miki Yaota and agreed.

Miki Yota didn't say anything more about the TV station's capital increase. As long as Lin Baicheng bought the theater from him, it would mean that Lin Baicheng agreed to support his capital increase plan. Although there is no contract between two people, sometimes a contract without a clear contract cannot be breached.

The reason why Lin Baicheng relented was mainly because he wanted to see whether the quality of the theaters owned by the Miki family was equivalent to the dilution of TV Asahi's shares.

The two stopped talking about this matter, and after chatting for a few more words, Lin Baicheng got up and left.

Lin Baicheng went to see Seiko Matsuda in the evening, which was what he promised Seiko Matsuda last night.

The next morning, Lin Baicheng called Chiba Nanako through Uchida Asami, and told Chiba Nanako what Miki Yota told him about the theater last night, and asked her to bring someone to contact Miki Yota, and then bring professionals there Check out those theaters and give him a professional assessment.

Lin Baicheng only gave Chiba Nanako a maximum of two days.

Chiba Nanako left after accepting the order, obviously going to work.

That night, Chiba Nanako gave the relevant information to Lin Baicheng, and it didn't take two days.

Lin Baicheng took a look and found that there were four cinemas in total. Except for one which was relatively large, the other three were all medium-sized cinemas.

However, unlike the old cinemas in Xiangjiang, these four cinemas are all multi-cinema cinemas with a total of 25 screens, and these four cinemas are all in Tokyo.

If we take over these four cinemas and acquire or build a few more cinemas, we can create a small cinema chain.

Financially, the operations of the four cinemas are healthy and profitable. However, because the location of the three medium-sized cinemas is not very good, their profitability is not particularly strong.

In general, these four cinemas are good assets, and Miki Yota was sincere in selling them to Lin Baicheng.

After reading the evaluation report, Lin Baicheng had already made a decision in his mind, which was to agree to Miki Yaota to support his plan to increase capital externally at the board of directors on the condition of buying these four cinemas.

What makes Lin Baicheng a little hesitant is whether to let Star Cinema, a subsidiary of Asia Star Media Group, acquire these four cinemas and then establish a cinema chain here.

After some consideration, Lin Baicheng made a decision.

First of all, it is inappropriate for Star Cinema to acquire these four cinema lines alone. After all, Star Cinema is a foreign company, not from Hollywood, but a company affiliated with Xiangjiang. The development of the acquired theater lines will become a problem in the future.

However, the expansion of Star Cinema will ultimately help Xiangjiang Films enter the Japanese market.

Therefore, Star Cinema and Baihuifeng Co., Ltd. can be allowed to acquire these four cinemas and then jointly develop the cinemas. This will not affect the entry of Xiangjiang's works into the Japanese market, nor will it affect the development of Baihuifeng Co., Ltd.

Now there is only one question left. Lin Baicheng at Star Cinema can make the decision directly on his own, but not at Baihuifeng Co., Ltd. When it comes to such a relatively large asset transaction, he must discuss it with the major shareholder Iwasaki Mineryuuchi. Just ask for his consent.

Although Lin Baicheng could decide directly without saying hello, this would affect the cooperative relationship between him and Iwasaki Mineryu, so it is not necessary.

However, Lin Baicheng believes that it is unlikely that Iwasaki Horyu will object, and he is really unwilling to pay. If Lin Baicheng uses financing to dilute his shares, Iwasaki Horyu should also accept it. After all, Bai Huifeng Co., Ltd.'s assets are not large, and they are different. Compared with cooperation in other fields, it can only be regarded as a small point.