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Chapter 213 Acquisition Master

Kenzo Tsujimoto, the boss of Capcom Co., Ltd., was worried about dealing with the lawsuit, and Ronald's invitation to acquire shares reached his office desk via telegram.

"It's difficult to make a choice..." Kenzo Tsujimoto fell into deep thought.

In Japan, Nintendo is the giant in the gaming industry. If any game can enter their red and white machine platform and sell well, it can achieve huge financial success. However, the expensive platform fees and distribution constraints have made it a huge financial success.

Let these manufacturers who develop games specifically for Nintendo fall into a trap from which they cannot extricate themselves.

Capcom is famous for developing arcade games, and has also developed best-selling series such as "Mega Man" for Nintendo's Famicom. However, Tsujimoto has never made up his mind whether to work for Nintendo wholeheartedly.

Capcom is following the high-quality route, and it is not their style to follow the trend and produce products in a shoddy manner, but this also makes the investment in development very high and the cycle long. A failure will cause serious damage to the company.

This was also the original intention of Kenzo Tsujimoto to develop the "Street Fighting" game. He deliberately asked the development team to refer to Hollywood action movies, and almost directly named "Streets of Fire". This movie set off a movie-watching craze in Japan a few years ago.

It deeply influenced the creation of comics, movies, and games. The "Double Dragon" developed by competitor Technos was also created with this background story, which made him very jealous.

Sure enough, the development team lived up to expectations and copied it even more thoroughly than Double Dragon. Even the costumes of the protagonist, the story settings, and the skills of the villains were all "borrowed" from that movie.

Sadly, these developers loved this movie so much that they plagiarized it so thoroughly that they even copied the leading actor's name "Cody". This led to a lawsuit from the copyright owner of the movie, Ronald Sand.

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Capcom is currently developing three large-scale games, and it has just acquired another game company, Mitsumi Co., Ltd., and it was sued just when it was out of cash. Its business in Japan is okay, but its North American branch

That's under the American legal system...

Although he spoke calmly to his employees, Kenzo Tsujimoto was still very worried. Because the arcade market in America accounts for a large proportion of Capcom's revenue. If there is a sales ban due to the case, the card will be

Pukong will face a huge crisis.

This matter spread quickly in the Japanese industry. Nintendo took the opportunity to make an invitation to completely integrate Capcom into Nintendo's system, and let Nintendo be responsible for the release of America. They rarely defeated in America.

A brilliant victory for the Americans.

"In this way, they directly proposed to acquire shares without any introduction. Americans are really too direct... How should their sincerity be measured?" Kenzo Tsujimoto decided to be self-reliant, but the American director's investment was nothing but honey.

Or poison? Let’s ask our friends in the Ministry of Finance.

"For this matter, why not ask Sony, who is organizing mergers and acquisitions in America? He is the company that knows the best about the United States. By the way, remember not to let the idiots from the International Economics Section of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry know about it.

Already."

The political secretary of Minister Tamura of the Ministry of Finance pointed out a way for Tsujimoto to ask him what the American people really meant.

Although economic exchanges between Japan and the United States are very developed, the cultures of the two countries are still very different. In Japan, buying shares in a company requires an introduction by an important person known to both parties. This can only be done after repeated discussions.

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The straightforward style of the Americans made Tsujimoto hope to find a strong ally in America to protect the North American market, but he was also afraid that they would have any additional ideas for his company.

Through Minister Tamura's nephew, he contacted Norio Ohga, the president of Sony, and asked him, who was in America, to help investigate.

"Tsujimoto-san, please rest assured. Ronald-san is a good friend of mine. I don't think he has any ill intentions and is just a normal investment. But what you have done is a bit excessive. If this matter is achieved, you and the developer

The team must come together to Ronald Sang to bow and apologize..."

"Hai, Hai, please."

Kenzo Tsujimoto was busy bowing in front of the phone. Japanese companies are basically divided into two groups.

One group is a wealthy family that emerged from the traditional colonial and industrial era before the war, and is closely related to the local Ministry of International Trade and Industry. They adopt a closed attitude towards the domestic market and use banks to vertically control many industries. Most of the politicians they support are

Disciple of Nobusuke Kishi.

The other group is the emerging manufacturing industries that emerged after the war, represented by Panasonic and Sony. Their main markets are in America and Europe. They hope for free trade and oppose trade barriers. Most of the politicians they support are from the Ministry of Finance, led by Shigeru Yoshida.

Spiritual leader.

Capcom is a small company, but it is a rare company that focuses on the international market. They do not want to be fully controlled by industrialists like Nintendo, and they have finally taken an important step.

"Ronald-san, long time no see." Norio Ohga, the president of Sony, found Ronald in New York and asked him to meet at the Avery Fisher Concert Hall to listen to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's performance of Schönig.

Rolls Waltz.

"Dahe Sang, a friend really came from afar today...I feel very happy." Ronald shook hands with him, and the two bowed to each other and sat down.

The two first talked about tonight's conductor, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the legendary Karajan of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Dahe is his good friend, and last month he invited Karajan to visit Japan.

The eighty-year-old man still conducts like a lion, but he has become more amiable and no longer conducts symphonies with his eyes closed.

Norio Ohga was very excited. After chatting with Karajan after the concert, he invited Ronald to have dinner at the Ikoku restaurant.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Such a classic is really a wonderful enjoyment for human beings." Dahe was still full of praise for the performance piece Blue Danube.

"It is simply a crime that such a masterpiece is not seen by more people." Ronald also shook his head. He would only appreciate these simple pieces of classical music. "Next time, I will help the radio broadcast this kind of concert live.

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Ronald was still thinking about how to use this kind of news event to create hype after acquiring the radio station.

"DG Records is going to release a collection of Karajan's works. I'll give you a set next time." Norio Ohga took a sip of red wine and said, "Ronald-san, why did Capcom's Kenzo Tsujimoto offend you?"

"Did this matter reach Dahe Sang's ears?" Ronald smiled and talked about the whole story. The main reason for his attack was because the film property rights of his good friend Diane Lane were infringed.

In addition, the other party relied on the difference in laws between the two countries and resisted very resolutely, so I was angry and wanted to pursue it to the end.

"Now I have taken a step back. I only want them to hold a small amount of shares so that their games can be sold well and Diane's rights can be protected. It's fair, right? Rather than paying high fees for lawyers, it's better to spend this money.

When it comes to purchasing shares, I just want my friends’ interests not to be infringed upon. The image of that game character is too obvious..."

"So you don't want to acquire Capcom as a whole? Tsujimoto begged me on the phone..." Ohga asked with a smile.

"Why should I acquire them? I don't know how to run a game company? They don't pay copyright fees, so I will buy shares and use the dividends as royalties." Ronald also laughed.

"Hahaha, that's really cheap for that boy Kenzo Tsujimoto." Dahe laughed.

"Although I am not a professional investor, I also understand that the most important thing for an investment company is to stabilize the professional management team." In front of the president of a large company like Dahe, Ronald couldn't help but want to show off.

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"What some people don't know is that Mr. Buffy invested heavily in Coca-Cola. I also bought the shares at about the same time as him. At that time, I even alerted the president of Coca-Cola, thinking that I was also one of Buffy's co-actors."

"I didn't expect Ronald Santo to be so proficient in corporate mergers and acquisitions. He is really capable of everything. No wonder he can make a movie like Working Girl that reflects business operations so realistically. I really admire it..." Da He listened.

I was stunned for a moment when I saw Ronald's bragging. To be able to think of Buffy together is not the luck that amateurs can encounter.

"Put me through that bastard Tsujimoto's phone..." Dahe immediately asked his secretary to make an international call. "Tsujimoto, Ronald-san is here with me. Please apologize quickly!"

"Hai, Ronald-san, I'm extremely sorry..." Kenzo Tsujimoto heard Secretary Dahe's introduction on the other end of the phone, and he jumped out of bed in excitement. As expected of Sony, he has great connections in America.

So broad.

"Haha, Mr. Tsujimoto Kenzo, we are strangers to each other. Don't worry, I am just a shareholder to support you. I will help you get the copyright for any Hollywood movies you need to adapt in the future. They will not be distributed in America in the future.

question.

In fact, you can also think about it the other way around, if your game becomes famous, we can also remake it into a movie..."

"Tsujimoto, you kid, why don't you thank Ronald-san for your magnanimity?" Dahe lectured the other party again on the phone. With the help of Ronald, who is familiar with the North American market, their international position will be stable.

"Ha Yi, Ha Yi, thank you Ronald Sang. I will immediately take the street fighting project team and fly to New York to apologize to you and Dian Sang face to face!"

The two briefly discussed the conditions for Ronald's investment, which basically meant using his status as a small shareholder in exchange for a solid market and legal rights to adapt in America. Both parties felt that rather than giving the lawyer a chance to make money from them,

It is not as good as two people working together to expand the scale.

"Speaking of which, Hollywood movies are still the source of creativity leading the world's cultural industry..." Norio Ohga sighed while watching this scene. Japan's current manufacturing industry is unrivaled in the world, but in terms of soft power in marketing and culture, it is still far behind.

America has a distance. Otherwise, Sony would not have spent huge sums of money to acquire Colombia and stabilize the foundation of the manufacturing industry.

"Speaking of which, how is the acquisition of Dahe Sang going? I haven't thanked you in person for the care I received from Columbia and Samsung." Ronald has gotten into a big trouble like this, but he is still very grateful to Dahe.

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The business culture in Japan is very different from that in America. The size of the company and the status of the entrepreneur can also play a role in business operations. In America, a society where liberal culture is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, entrepreneurs are all full of personality.

There is no such thing as respect for seniors. In other words, the ultimate goal is to defeat your idol in competition.

"It doesn't hurt to talk to Ronald San. We have contacted enough small shareholders in Colombia. We can propose to convene the board of directors and shareholders' meeting as soon as the deal is in place..."

"Hey? Aren't you proposing an acquisition in the open market?" Ronald felt strange when he heard the other party's approach.

"We consulted a very senior person in Hollywood, and among the plans he gave me, this price was the smallest. He has deep connections in Hollywood, and through his matchmaking, we felt the professionalism of professionals in your country.

"Norio Ohga is a little proud. He has a deep understanding of Western business culture. As long as the money is spent in the right place, there are many Jews who can lead Japanese enterprises.

"I'm afraid that this senior person only looked at this acquisition from a business perspective and did not look at this acquisition from a higher position." Ronald was happy, drank again, and commented on the other party's acquisition in front of Dahe with a little arrogance.

"How do you say this?" Norio Ohga asked humbly. These Americans like others to show respect for their opinions.

"I also said last time that Hollywood is the American dream of many American people, the place where their hopes rest, and it is the Holy Grail in many people's lives. It just so happens that your country has done a lot to open up the domestic market during the trade conflict.

limit……"

"It shouldn't matter. We are the corporate representatives of Japan Goodwill America. Besides, the senior person has repeatedly assured us that there will be no problem with public opinion. This is just a business operation." Dahe heard different opinions,

He was a little hesitant.

"Hahaha, it's not a Jew who said that, right? Their grasp of public opinion has always been bad..." When Ronald heard this statement, he couldn't help but suspect that the Jews were deliberately trying to trick Sony.

"Huh?" Dahe's suspicion increased, "No, we have always attached great importance to the American market, and we have also done a lot of work in advertising and public relations..."

"But in the eyes of ordinary American people, you will always be Japanese. Have you seen the recent Die Hard? The CEO of the Japanese company in it is a very good person, friendly to his subordinates, and respects women, but...

Such a good man who was innocently beaten to death by kidnappers, when the character died, there were still many viewers cheering..."

Well, Ronald's brows furrowed when he saw Da He. He was mostly sober from the wine, and he was wondering if I said too much.

"Of course, this is just my casual comment. He Sang is the great entrepreneur who leads multinational companies."

"No, what you said makes sense..." Norio Ohga was convinced by the audience in the cinema who cheered that Japanese entrepreneurs were beaten to death.

"Ronald San is not only an expert in film supervision, he is also an expert in corporate investments and acquisitions. I should listen to your opinions more. Today is a very instructive day for me."

"Huh?" Ronald was a little embarrassed to see such a big entrepreneur respecting him. I said this casually.

"If you need more confirmation, you can go to Cinema Score. They are very good at doing random surveys, and their box office predictions are very accurate every time. You can ask them to create an image of a Japanese company among the public for you.

investigation."

"Cinema Score?" Da He asked his secretary to take a piece of paper and write it down, "In which aspect will the problem Ronald Sang mentioned appear?"

"I think it's just that some people in the political world want to use this to gain votes from certain groups. You can pay more attention to the Communications Regulatory Commission. In addition, a friend of mine happens to be the best lawyer in Hollywood..." Ronald said

Mickey Kanter was also introduced to Dahe. His case against Capcom was over, and it would be even if he introduced him to a major customer.

"Thank you. I won't say any words of thanks now. I will keep Ronald-san's thoughts in mind." Dahe tore off the paper and put it in his pocket, "Ronald-san, I have one more thing to take the liberty of saying.

My request, do you have any connections here, can you help us contact the senior political officials?"

After all, Sony is a foreigner. If he can have communication channels with the ministers of the Ministry of Finance like in Japan, he will be more confident in doing things. He also heard some rumors in America, Ronald and the Commander-in-Chief

There seems to be a personal relationship.

"This? Our American legal system is fair to everyone..." Ronald thought to himself, we really don't play this trick.

"Wait a minute..." Ronald suddenly remembered Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia. We also played this trick, but I didn't know much about the level I was at.

"A friend of mine who grew up happened to be in the political circles on the East Coast. He has a somewhat false reputation. If you have any questions, you can consult him..." With that, Ronald carried little Douglas out.

"He can have barbecue and drink beer with the commander's eldest son..."

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