Resource Tycoon Reborn

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Fang Mingyuan received Shoichi Iwata, the new director of sogo0 Co., Ltd., who came to visit him, in his villa in Tokyo Bay. The Iwata family has acquired a total of 11% of the shares of sogo0 Co., Ltd. Among shareholders, the shareholding is second only to Fang Mingyuan.

He and the current chairman Hanayamain Shoichi are the third largest shareholders. As the representative of the Iwata family, Iwata Shoichi naturally got a seat on the board of directors. Iwata Shoichi is 45 years old this year, but he looks like he is in his early 40s.

He looks relatively tall and stout. He was accompanied by his assistant and secretary.

"Fang Jun, I have heard of your name for a long time, but unfortunately I have never had the chance to meet you." Iwata Shoichi speaks Mandarin very well. If you listen with your eyes closed, someone will definitely mistake him for a Chinese.

"Iwata-kun speaks Chinese very well. Did you stay in China in your early years?" Fang Mingyuan said with a smile.

"Yes, I studied abroad for four years at the University of Foreign Studies in the capital of your country, but that was in the early 1980s." Masaichi Iwata smiled and took a brocade box from the assistant's hand.

, handed his hands to Fang Mingyuan and said, "A small thought is not disrespectful, so please accept it, Mr. Fang."

Fang Mingyuan took it and handed it to Li Xintong who was standing aside: "Iwata-kun, the sea breeze here is strong, let's go inside and talk."

Everyone came to the living room, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Shoichi Iwata looked around and couldn't help but praise in his heart. It was indeed what he had heard. The villa that Fan Mingyuan owned was owned by the Middle Eastern royal family, and was later transferred to him.

When I walked over, I felt rich. Sitting in the living room, I found that the view was excellent. I could see the Tokyo Bay in front of me at a glance, and I could see the shadows of the ships on the sea.

Iwata Shoichi coughed slightly and said: "Fang-kun, Ono-kun, Tanaka-kun, and Majima-kun, because their family is in urgent need of money. And they have business dealings with our Iwata family, and our Iwata family has always been optimistic about sogo0 Co., Ltd.

The prospect of the group has long been wanted to become a shareholder of the company, so we asked them to transfer their shares to our Iwata family..."

Fang Mingyuan stretched out his hand and interrupted what Iwata Shoichi was about to say: "Iwata-kun, Ono-kun, Tanaka-kun, and Majima-kun are the shareholders of the company. How to deal with the shares in their hands and to whom they sell them, as long as

It is their freedom not to break the law or commit any crime. I am only the major shareholder of the company and will not interfere with this, so Iwata-kun does not need to explain to me in detail. If the Iwata family can acquire the shares in their hands, that is

With the Iwata family's ability, as long as your family doesn't want to do anything detrimental to the company, I won't interfere either."

Iwata Shoichi's words were interrupted rudely by Fang Mingyuan. There was a bit of unhappiness in his eyes, but he lowered his head, so he was not seen by Fang Mingyuan. This time the Iwata family acquired three sogo0 Co., Ltd.

The shareholder's shares, plus the shares he absorbed from the stock market, became the third largest shareholder of sogo0 Co., Ltd., and he joined the board of directors as a matter of course.

Although this behavior does not violate business rules and is in compliance with company regulations, from the Iwata family's perspective, this result is definitely not what the major shareholder Fang Mingyuan wants to see. Although the Iwata family only has 100%

Eleven shares cannot shake Fang Mingyuan's position on the company's board of directors, but he is the third largest shareholder after all, and is only 4% behind the second largest shareholder Huashanyuan Zhengyi. Even Fang Mingyuan still controls 100%.

Fifty-one percent of the shares, there is no worry that the Iwata family will turn upside down, and Masaichi Kasanin is definitely not willing to see this result. Masaichi Kashanin made great contributions in helping Fang Mingyuan take over the sogo0 Co., Ltd. back then.

Later, he also played an important role in the revival of sogo0 Co., Ltd. Otherwise, Fang Mingyuan would not have directly supported him after resigning as chairman.

However, the Iwata family believed that Fang Mingyuan should have been mentally prepared for this outcome. You must know that in 2002, Fang Mingyuan held up to 67% of the shares of sogo0 Co., Ltd.

The group's economic situation continued to improve, turning losses into profits. In 2004 and 2005, it repaid debts totaling US$2.1 billion, which increased the overall debt of sogo0 Co., Ltd.

It has dropped below one billion US dollars! The performance of ogo0 Co., Ltd. in the Japanese stock market is also extremely dazzling. The stock has been rising continuously for several years. Compared with when it was on the verge of bankruptcy and liquidation and the stock price was at the bottom, it has risen nearly seven times.

The Fang family has gradually released its shares and withdrawn huge amounts of funds. Although it is difficult for outsiders to figure out what these funds are used for, but think about the series of big moves that the Fang family has made in China over the years, the funds needed

It is so huge that even Japan's chaebols cannot just take it out casually. Even if the Fang family can borrow money from banks, they must have enough of their own funds. Many people understand why the Fang family would release these funds.

The funds were withdrawn from the shares.

The Iwata family is indeed optimistic about the future development prospects of sogo0 Co., Ltd. The premieres of Hong Kong Kumho Film Group's blockbusters every year are, to put it bluntly, advertisements for shopping malls under sogo0 Co., Ltd. At that time, Japan and entertainment

Major media related to the film industry will introduce new movies in large sections. As the location of the premiere, the shopping mall of sogo0 Co., Ltd. naturally takes a free ride. Don’t underestimate these movie premieres. For sogo0 Co., Ltd.

The group's shopping malls play a very important role in sales and are the envy of peers.

Moreover, the Iwata family has to admit that the series of decisions made by Fang Mingyuan during his tenure as chairman of the company did play a very important role in reducing the operating costs of the group company, rallying the hearts of employees, and purchasing goods costs.

.In addition, Fang Mingyuan converted part of the debt into the company's shares, which reduced the company's debt pressure. And with the help of his own and Hong Kong Kumho Film Group's blockbuster premieres among Japanese movie fans, he made sogo0 Co., Ltd.

It reversed years of losses. Later, it successfully merged with Seibu Department Store, making sogo0 Co., Ltd. the largest retail company in Japan! Although it only took a short time to sit on that throne, it was overtaken by other Japanese companies in the same industry.

Companies were driven down through mergers and acquisitions, but it was enough to make the sogo0 Co., Ltd. group attract the attention of all Japanese people.

Because Fang Mingyuan can always invite Japan's most high-profile celebrities to be the spokespersons of sogo0 Co., Ltd., including many Hollywood stars, this also makes it have a great influence among young people in Japan. Various factors,

The sogo0 Co., Ltd. Group was able to expand against the trend even when the Japanese economy was in recession and the retail industry was also shrinking. This naturally caused Japanese domestic capital to flock to the shares of the sogo0 Co., Ltd. Group. Although the Iwata family is not the Mitsui Zaibatsu

They are a core family, but they are an important family on the second level. This time they grabbed part of the shares of sogo0 Co., Ltd. and became the third largest shareholder in one fell swoop, which also made them very happy.

Although Fang Mingyuan's attitude does not seem very friendly, they will not irritate Fang Mingyuan at this time even if other factors are not taken into consideration. Although Fang Mingyuan no longer directly manages the sogo0 Co., Ltd. group, everyone knows that he is the company's leader.

Core! What's more, he came this time and was also responsible for pulling the strings for his brother. Masao Iwata's ability to become a director of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., the core company of the Mitsui Zaibatsu, has proven his ability. In order for the family to succeed in the Mitsui Zaibatsu in the future,

To obtain a more important position, it is natural to strongly support his work.

"Fang Jun. Our Iwata family will definitely fulfill our responsibilities as shareholders in the future and make our due contribution to the development of the company." Shoichi Iwata said slowly.

"Oh..." Fang Mingyuan sat up straight thoughtfully and looked at Masaichi Iwata, "Director Iwata, I wonder if you have misunderstood something? I have nothing negative about the Iwata family becoming shareholders and directors of the company.

opinions, and if I have any bad opinion of your family..."

Fang Mingyuan didn't finish what he said, but Shoichi Iwata had already understood what Fang Mingyuan meant. If he had a bad opinion, he would have taken action long ago. Of course, Fang Mingyuan would not have any objections to the Iwata family's share acquisition. Seeing the subprime mortgage crisis

It's about to blow up, and of course Japan will not be immune. The Lin Lian sisters have been letting go of unimportant corporate shares. Although Fang Mingyuan, the controlling shareholder of sogo0 Co., Ltd., has no intention of giving up, he is doing some selling high and buying low.

Arbitrage is necessary. The Iwata family's active purchase of shares of sogo0 Co., Ltd. will undoubtedly further increase its stock price on the Japanese stock market, which is undoubtedly beneficial to Fang Mingyuan.

Shoichi Iwata's cheeks couldn't help but feel a little hot. Recalling what Fang Mingyuan said just now, it was true that he didn't say anything serious. But his tone full of impatience made Shoichi Iwata feel a sense of urgency.

illusion.

"Director Iwata, I personally welcome the Iwata family to become shareholders and directors of the company. Your family has strong economic strength and social influence in Japan. Your ability to become the company's third largest director and shareholder can greatly relieve my

And the pressure on Mr. Kashanin. Although the company's economic situation has been good this year, the competitive pressure from peers and the overall economic downturn in your country have also put a lot of pressure on Mr. Huashanin. Haha, speaking of it, you and

Mr. Huashanyuan is quite destined, you all call him Zhengyi." Fang Mingyuan said with a smile.

Iwata Shoichi secretly let out a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Fang Jun, it seems that my mastery of your language still has many shortcomings, so that this should not happen.

Misunderstanding, I'm really sorry!" The atmosphere of the subsequent conversation became much more harmonious. What surprised Iwata Shoichi was that Fang Mingyuan seemed to really not mind that the Iwata family entered the management of sogo0 Co., Ltd., and promised to work with him in the future.

Chairman Hanashan Shoichi discussed it and asked Iwata Shoichi to share more of his work. Iwata Shoichi couldn't help but lamented that Fang Mingyuan had absolute controlling rights after all, and he didn't worry about what he could do with only 11% of the equity.

Come in different ways.

However, the Iwata family did not originally think about causing any trouble to Fang Mingyuan after joining the sogo0 Co., Ltd. Group. They took a fancy to the future development potential of the sogo0 Co., Ltd. Group and the generous dividends it could bring, and they had an internal fight with Fang Mingyuan.

It is not in their interests. Moreover, the Iwata family also intends to use this to establish a good relationship with Fang Mingyuan and lay a good foundation for possible future cooperation between the two parties. This is why they arranged to go to China to study abroad, speak Mandarin, age

Shoichi Iwata, who is relatively close to Fang Mingyuan, came to serve as a director as a family representative. Otherwise, there would be many more senior members in the family.

Time passed very quickly, and more than half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. Iwata glanced at his watch and estimated that Fang Mingyuan's meeting with him was coming to an end. He smiled and said: "Fang Jun, in the words of your country,

, that is, listening to what you say is worth ten years of reading. After hearing what Fang Jun said, our Iwata family is more optimistic about the future prospects of sogo0 Co., Ltd. Well, Fang Jun's time is precious, but I have one more thing

, I don’t know whether I should say it or not.”

Fang Mingyuan made a gesture of please speak, and Iwata Shoichi said: "Fang Jun, my brother Iwata Masao is a director of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. He has also admired Fang Jun for a long time, and has long wanted to meet Fang Jun, but he has repeatedly missed the opportunity. This

Once, he heard that I was lucky enough to come and asked me to send a message, hoping that you, Fang Jun, would give him a chance. I didn’t know that you, Fang Jun..."

Fang Mingyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, thoughtfully, and said after a while: "Since he is the brother of Director Iwata, of course I have to give him some respect. Well, I will not stay in Japan for long. I will host a banquet for Amestation Company tomorrow night.

, directors and key management personnel of Square Co., Ltd. and Enix Co., Ltd., if Director Masao Iwata doesn't care, I welcome him to participate." Shoichi Iwata frowned slightly secretly, but he also understood that he didn't.

Saying hello in advance, Fang Mingyuan just excused himself from meeting Masao Iwata because he didn't have time, and no one could say anything to him. If Fang Mingyuan could agree to meet, this meant that he had completed his mission.

"Hi! I'm really grateful, Shoichi!" Shoichi Iwata said with a grateful face. (To be continued.)