Chapter 354 The Dream Fund sets sail and the board of directors is established!
Wednesday, November 7th.
As soon as Zhang Shuo returned to Binhai City, he had to attend another business meeting.
The guests visiting this time are somewhat special. They are Dream Fund CEO and President Howard, accompanied by Olivia, the newly established Asia head of Dream Fund.
She is in her early thirties, blond and blue-eyed, a typical European beauty.
"Mr. Zhang, I am very happy to come to China for inspection."
As soon as they met, Howard gave Zhang Shuo a warm hug. He was not as strict as the Prussians, nor was he arrogant like the senior executives of Waiguoren.
It's not that Howard is really an anomaly.
But before Howard traveled, Zhang Shuo had already issued relevant instructions to Howard through the system, not to be too arrogant, to respect China's partners, etc.
Zhang Shuo didn't want to be embarrassed in front of Wai Guoren.
In order to implement the acquisition of Licheng Technology and Jili Storage, at Zhang Shuo's suggestion, Sprout Group began to have direct contact with Dream Fund.
Howard's trip to China is to establish a communication channel with the Germination Group.
Zhang Shuo also hopes that by arranging Howard's visit, the Dream Fund will be officially brought to the stage of history and gradually move from behind the scenes to the front.
In order to maximize the value of the Dream Fund in the future.
As the main investor of the Sprout Group, or even an angel investor, the Dream Fund representative came to visit and received a warm reception from the Sprout Group.
I'm afraid I'll be neglected.
On the contrary, Zhang Shuo only met on the same day and then handed over the responsibility to the rotating president Lu Qi to report the development of Germination to Howard and his team.
Then he took Howard and others to visit various industries in the Germination Department.
On Friday, Howard returned to Prussia first, while Olivia was left behind to prepare the Asian branch of the Dream Fund in Binhai City. The office will be located in the Lubei Sprout Building.
Of course, the rent must be collected.
Zhang Shuo originally planned to ask Olivia to go to Yizhou Province as soon as possible to contact Licheng Technology, but the girl actually refused because of "non-working hours on weekends".
If the resume hadn't shown that Olivia had outstanding abilities, Zhang Shuo would have copied this bitch on the spot.
I can't recognize the little king clearly.
On the surface, the Dream Fund is an investor in the Germination Group, but in fact it is just a pawn buried overseas by Zhang Shuo. In terms of actual status, it is not even as good as Jiaoyang Holdings.
Unfortunately, it was difficult to spread the word, so I could only keep this secret in my stomach.
It was very depressing.
Fortunately, Zhang Shuo was not an unreasonable person, and finally chose to respect Olivia's work system, and even asked Jiang Yue to help Olivia find a house in Binhai City.
Interesting enough.
………
Monday, November 12th.
As soon as he got to work, Lu Qi, the rotating president, came to report: "Mr. Zhang, the Dream Fund has proposed that the group can establish a board of directors. The Dream Fund needs to nominate a director to the board of directors."
When speaking, Lu Qi showed great caution.
Nothing else.
This is the first time that Dream Fund has intervened in bud affairs.
The request to establish a board of directors this time was reasonable. Lu Qi was worried that this was just the beginning. In the future, the Dream Foundation would not use the platform of the board of directors to continue to interfere in budding affairs?
This is by no means an unfounded worry, but is a common practice of many investment institutions.
Just came to pick peaches.
With the current valuation of Sprout Group, it is one of the fattest unicorns in the industry not only in China, but also around the world, and is absolutely coveted.
"It's okay to set up a board of directors."
Zhang Shuo looked normal, because he planned this behind the scenes, and said with a smile: "The establishment of a board of directors is an important part of improving the corporate management system, and it is time for Mo Ya to make up for this lesson."
Although Sprout was established less than three years ago, its size is here after all.
But there is still no board of directors.
This is also the point where the outside world criticizes the sprout. They think that the sprout is the sprout of Zhang Shuo alone.
So unique!
Just in time for the Dream Fund to surface, many future investments and mergers around the world will also require the cooperation of the Dream Fund. Bringing the Dream Fund closer to the budding board of directors is also the intended meaning of the title.
Facilitate communication and coordination with each other.
"So, what is the composition of the board of directors?" Lu Qi asked the key question.
"It's very simple."
Zhang Shuo, however, had already made plans, "In addition to me, the board of directors includes Jiang Yue, the representative of Chunmiao Fund, Olivia, the representative of Dream Fund, and you and Lu Kai, the two rotating presidents."
"Understood."
Lu Qi breathed a sigh of relief.
Among the five directors, Zhang Shuo is naturally the candidate for chairman. The rest, except Olivia, are all budding executives. Even if the Dream Fund wants to be a monster, it will not make any waves.
The strength lies here.
"It's just that, as one of the group's major shareholders, Dream Fund will agree to nominate only one director to the board of directors?" Lu Qi expressed his worries.
"certainly."
Zhang Shuo said with a smile: "I had a private agreement with the Dream Fund. The voting rights of the Dream Fund were entrusted to me, and no more than one director could be nominated."
"That's no problem."
Lu Qi was completely relieved, "Then I will draft the relevant charter."
"Thanks for your hard work!"
………
After Lu Qi left, Gu Mingzhang came to report again.
"Mr. Zhang, good news, the sales volume of Maili x1 in Xiangjiang officially exceeded 50,000 units yesterday."
"Only 50,000 units?"
Zhang Shuo was a little disappointed, the sales volume was not enough for half a day inland.
"Well, after all, the market size in Xiangjiang is limited. The annual sales volume of mobile phones is only about one million units, and local consumers are more superstitious about overseas brands such as Pingguo and Sanxing. Maili x1 can achieve sales of 50,000 units, which is already
This is a very good result, and it also benefits from the publicity and publicity you triggered in Xiangjiang, Mr. Zhang."
Gu Mingzhang explained.
"That's it."
Zhang Shuo thought the same thing. After all, Xiangjiang is a small place. The high sales volume of Pingguo in Xiangjiang is 80% attributed to scalpers, which does not reflect the real sales situation.
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The Xiangjiang market is actually insignificant to Maili Mobile Phones. More importantly, it serves as a transfer station for Maili Group to expand its overseas business.
The tool man really hit the mark.
"Then, how are overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and Japan deployed?" Zhang Shuo asked with concern.
Seeing that the group is increasing investment in semiconductors, modern logistics and other fields, and funds are tight, Zhang Shuo certainly hopes that the more Mai Li x1 can be sold, the better.
Who would object to making a lot of money?
"In the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets, with the help of Jiaoyang Holdings, agents have been found. Offline physical stores are being renovated and are expected to be opened later this month."
In overseas markets, Maili Mobile adopts an agency model.
One general agent is selected for each single market.
The general agent obtains goods from the Maili Group at low prices and is responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of the local market, but he must also accept the supervision and management of the Maili Group.
For example.
The decoration style and decoration standards of every offline physical store must meet the standards of Maili Group.
There are even sales metrics.
If the agent performs poorly in the local market and fails to develop the market, Maili Group also has the right to replace the agent with a new one, or even go out in person and open a self-operated flagship store.
Taking into account the import tariffs, logistics and transportation, and the price difference earned by middlemen, the profit of a single unit of Maili x1 overseas is definitely not as high as in China.
But if the sales volume is considerable, it will also be a very considerable profit.
There is just one problem. Compared with playing at home in China, Maili Mobile is even more of a novice among novices overseas, a novice among novices, and is completely incomparable to Pingguo and Sanxing.
In China, you can still compete with Pingguo, but overseas, it will probably be too much.
"In order to cope with the rise of Maili mobile phones, according to the news I received, Samsung has planned to carry out price reduction promotions in markets such as Japan and Southeast Asia. This will be a big threat to us." Gu Mingzhang said.
Losing to the dark horse Mai Li in the Chinese market, Sanxing's internal staff is probably angry enough.
Determined to regain ground in overseas markets.
As for the Korean mainland, it is the world of Sanxing. I have not seen that Maili mobile phone has no plans to enter the Korean market for the time being, so as not to be thankless.
The Korean people are not very strong, but they are famous for their arrogant temper.
"Just threaten."
Zhang Shuo was very calm, "Doing business, especially expanding overseas business, can't be smooth sailing. Just think of Sanxing as a whetstone on the growth path of Maili Group."
Back in Xiangjiang, Mr. Zhai Gua said he would help Germination expand overseas markets.
In fact, it is because of the profit from this area.
But from Zhang Shuo's point of view, he would rather let Maili Group fail overseas and grow amidst setbacks than be picked apart midway.
"By the way, is there any progress on the candidate for the president of Daosui Group?" Zhang Shuo took the initiative to change the topic.
"Yes." Gu Mingzhang was unambiguous at all, and reported: "After investigation by Director Wu and I, we have initially identified Lin Zhengdong, the vice president of Yutel Group."
"Okay, let's implement it as soon as possible."
Zhang Shuo is still very confident in the vision of Gu Mingzhang and Wu Sheyuan.
After that, Gu Mingzhang reported on some other things, including preparations for the establishment of a joint maintenance center, the latest progress of the mobile phone industry association, etc.
Especially regarding the Mobile Phone Industry Association, there have been new changes after the official leadership.
For example, Zhang Shuo, President Ren, etc. have decided not to participate in the association in person, but to hand it over to their respective executives in charge of the mobile phone business. Naturally, Gu Mingzhang will take over.
This is not to say that Zhang Shuo broke his promise or anything, but that in order for the industry association to truly play its role, the people in charge must be involved.
Otherwise, it will be too empty and may become an empty frame.
While the two were chatting, administrative secretary Dai Yutong knocked on the door and came in. Jiansheng said: "Mr. Zhang, Olivia, the head of Dream Fund Asia, is asking for an audience in the reception room."
"good."
Zhang Shuo knew in his heart that it was time to have a good talk with Olivia.
"Then I'll get busy first."
Gu Mingzhang also understood the situation and stood up with a smile to say goodbye.
Lean slightly.
Olivia walked into the office accompanied by Dai Yutong.
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