Chapter 505 Mango Groups initial financing, Zhang Shuo is happy to be a father!
In the field of self-produced dramas, Original Time and Space is not without successful precedents.
For example, Qiyi Video's once-famous Mist Theater has produced hit dramas such as "The Silent Truth" and "The Hidden Corner" that win with plots, which has raised the category of suspense dramas in one fell swoop.
Attracting Tenda Video and Heyi Group to bet on the suspense drama category, they also got a share of the pie.
In this life, there is no reason for Qiyi Video to do any worse.
"Tell Gong Yu for me, if Qiyi Video wants to truly stand out in this Three Kingdoms competition, it must have the determination and courage to reshape the track. How can it make a difference if it has been following the competition behind its competitors?"
Zhang Shuo is rarely serious.
In the final analysis, competition in the long-form video field ultimately involves the reshaping of the ecology of film and television dramas. In the future, when the time is right, Zhang Shuo does not mind saying that he will break through the minefields of film and television dramas in advance and have a good time.
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"Chairman, I will definitely tell you."
Lu Qi still has great trust in the big boss's vision.
"One more thing." Zhang Shuo added: "Qiyi Video's strategic adjustment is best carried out in a low-key manner, so as not to be imitated by competitors before he has made any achievements."
"do not worry!!!"
Lu Qi is naturally well aware of its power. The trick is to win by surprise!
"Um!"
Zhang Shuo nodded slightly, believing that Lu Qi could handle it well.
After Lu Qi finished his report, Lin Zhengdong, the newly promoted senior vice president, followed suit.
"The two secondary subsidiaries of Xinghai Chemical and Qing Ning Agriculture are currently in place. Xinghai Group and Qing Ning Group have also sent high-level representatives to Europa to participate in the acquisition of Xianzhengda."
"It's very quick."
Zhang Shuo was very satisfied with the efficiency of the subsidiary and said to Lin Zhengdong with a smile: "You are personally responsible for the connection between the group and the Dream Fund, including the head of the negotiation team."
During the acquisition of Dongzhi Flash Memory, Lin Zhengdong was already familiar with Dream Fund and Vision Fund, and had also accumulated experience in overseas acquisitions.
Naturally, there was no need for Lu Kai to participate.
"It's not hard."
Lin Zhengdong readily agreed, but he was very motivated.
Later, Gu Mingzhang briefly reported on the preparations for the third mango super factory.
Upon learning of Mango Group's decision, Zhongwucheng was overjoyed and expressed its full support. They even established a working group led by the city government chief to specifically solve problems for Mango Group.
"Are there any problems with the funding for building the factory?" Zhang Shuo asked.
With the continued sales of Mango m2 and Mango s1, Mango Group's profitability is also gradually increasing, but due to operating and production costs, the profit margin is actually very limited.
It's not like the Wheat Group, which once it gains momentum, it can never stop.
After all, compared with the already mature smartphone industry, new energy vehicles are still a new thing globally, and their sales volume has its ceiling.
The interest rate is not as high as that of smartphones.
"should be no problem."
Gu Mingzhang explained: "Zhongwucheng alone has promised to contact a bank for a loan of at least 1.5 billion."
At this time, Zhongwu City is not the Zhongwu City in the original time and space that has formed a closed loop in the new energy track. Although it is interested in getting involved in the new energy track, it is only at the planning level.
The establishment of the Mango Super Factory undoubtedly gives Zhongwucheng an opportunity to turn the plan into reality.
How can you not be excited?
It is reported that after learning that the Mango Super Factory was settled in Zhongwucheng, Jiangxia even reprimanded the staff who contacted the Mango Group, believing that the work was not done properly.
He was so jealous that he almost turned red with envy.
"Well, my opinion is that we can take this opportunity to launch Mango Group's A-round financing in due course." Zhang Shuo wanted to talk about another issue.
As the new energy track becomes more and more popular, it is no longer suitable for Meiya to continue to eat alone.
We have to learn to win-win.
"The financing targets are mainly Modu Urban Investment, Binhai Urban Investment and Zhongwu Urban Investment. Of course, if necessary, China State Investment can also be brought in," Zhang Shuo added.
The purpose is nothing more than to bind Mango Group more closely with all relevant parties.
"That's okay too."
Financing decisions involving group subsidiaries are generally made by Zhang Shuo Qiankun.
Gu Mingzhang naturally had no objection.
It’s not that Zhang Shuo is overbearing, but whether or not to raise funds is directly related to the interests of the controlling shareholders of Suiya, and relevant decisions can only be made by the board of directors.
Unfortunately——
Zhang Shuo holds 100% voting rights on the board of directors of Germination Holdings.
Naturally, it can be decided with one word.
………
Four days later, Gu Xiaoxi gave birth to a daughter.
Named Zhang Yiyi.
As the so-called "One Yuan Renewal" is concerned, in terms of material life alone, Zhang Yiyi's starting point is already an end point that countless people cannot reach in their lifetime.
It’s not just about having enough food and clothing, it’s about being able to buy whatever you want.
Even if you want to pick the stars and the moon, with the development speed of Nebula's technology, if you can't get the whole thing, there is still no problem at all in getting some lunar soil or meteorite fragments.
For Zhang Yiyi, this is both happiness and trouble.
Precisely because there is no material pursuit, we must pay more attention to spiritual cultivation, otherwise we will easily lose ourselves and then self-exile.
It is precisely because of this that Zhang Shuo pays more attention to protecting his daughter's privacy so that she will not be disturbed by the outside world. Otherwise, Zhang Yiyi's growth process will be very stressful and may not be a blessing.
He doesn't want his daughter to become a princess in the fashion industry when she grows up.
Diaphragm should not be diaphragmatic.
Zhang Shuo has decided that his daughter will be completely hidden from public view until she reaches adulthood.
Of course, no matter how low-key you are, your relatives and friends still need to inform you. As the National Day holiday is approaching, Xu Jia, Lin Weiwei, and senior brother Wang Yan all came to meet up.
The house suddenly became lively.
During the chat, Xu Jia took the initiative to talk about things related to Jiawei Culture and asked Zhang Shuo seriously: "I want to promote Jiawei Culture to be listed. What do you think?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Are funds tight?" Zhang Shuo thought thoughtfully.
Participating in the investment in Qiyi Video is obviously a key step in the development process of Jiawei Culture.
In addition to the initial investment, as Qiyi Video internally establishes the "animation self-produced drama" strategy, it is estimated that it will not be long before a new round of capital increase plan is launched.
Jiawei Culture didn't want its equity holdings to be diluted, so it had no choice but to keep betting.
But its own financial strength is really insufficient.
As the CEO of Jiawei Culture, Xu Jia thought of raising funds through listing.
"yes."
Xu Jia did not shy away from it, explaining: "Jiawei Culture intends to undertake the production of subsequent Qiyi Video self-produced dramas, and the demand for funds is greater. Either financing, or choosing to go public."
"Then let's go public."
Zhang Shuo took a deep look at Xu Jia.
In addition to financing and listing, Jiawei Culture can choose to increase capital. Whether it is the major shareholder's prodigal sub-fund or other shareholders, it should be able to afford it.
Xu Jia deliberately omitted to mention it, but she was obviously extremely enthusiastic about promoting Jiawei Culture to go public.
In this case, Zhang Shuo stopped blocking and allowed Xu Jia to operate. Anyway, with the current size of the Prodigal Son Fund, Jiawei Culture is actually nothing.
It doesn't matter if the equity is diluted.
Whether it's listed, you can cash out appropriately and get some investment income.
The most important thing is that Xu Jia's proposal should not only represent her personal will, but also the other individual shareholders of Jiawei Culture, including the artists and management of Jiawei Culture who have received equity incentives.
I guess they are also eager to promote Jiawei Culture to be listed on the market.
"You, do you agree?"
Xu Jia was actually a little nervous when she proposed the listing plan, and was even more panicked by Zhang Shuo.
Unexpectedly.
Zhang Shuo agreed so readily.
"Surprising?" Zhang Shuo smiled.
"Yes." Xu Jia nodded, "Didn't you always resist going public before?"
"Contradiction is out of the question." Zhang Shuo shook his head and said calmly: "The reason why Sprout's subsidiaries are not listed is because there are more suitable financing channels, and there is no need to take a more complicated listing route."
"..."
Xu Jia was hit hard again by Zhang Shuo's Versailles. From the corner of her eye, she noticed Zhang Yiyi sleeping in the cradle and suddenly lost her competitive spirit.
Some people are already out of reach as soon as they are born.
"cough."
Fortunately, Xu Jia is not an ordinary person. As a well-known strong woman in the entertainment industry, she is even privately called the "entertainment female pope" by some celebrities. She has a very strong psychological quality.
I quickly regained my composure.
"In the future, after promoting Jiawei Culture to be listed on the market, I am thinking whether I can follow the Huayi brothers and let Jiawei Culture follow a diversified development route?" Xu Jia continued to ask for advice.
She finally got an opportunity to have a face-to-face discussion with Zhang Shuo, and she was not willing to miss it.
"Better not!"
Zhang Shuo shook his head firmly this time, "One word of advice, don't be overly superstitious in capital operations. Capital operations are never a panacea for solving any problems. Once it is out of control, a large amount of resources will be diverted to unfamiliar areas.
It’s very likely that you’ll end up with nothing but chicken feathers on the ground.”
This is a lesson learned from the past.
"For Jiawei Culture, holding on to the equity in Qiyi Video may be the best investment." Seeing that Xu Jia was hesitant to speak, Zhang Shuo added.
"All right!"
Xu Jia still trusted Zhang Shuo's judgment, although she was a little reluctant.
But it’s best to listen!!!
After all, the halo surrounding Zhang Shuo is so dazzling that you can't even believe it.
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Thursday, October 8th.
Throughout the National Day holiday, Zhang Shuo stayed at home with his wife and daughter, enjoying the rare family happiness.
After the vacation is over, I return to the company. After sitting down in the office, the first thing to do is, of course, to sign and approve the grant application for the new quarter, which mainly includes——
Allocate 6.5 billion special research and development funds to the Fertile Soil Research Institute;
Allocate 5 billion operating funds to Nebula Group, including 3.5 billion special research and development funds;
Allocate 500 million operating funds to Jiaoyang Holdings;
Allocate 4 billion operating funds to Qing Ning Group, including 3.5 billion special research and development funds;
Allocate 500 million operating funds to Xinghai Group;
Allocate 500 million operating funds to the headquarters of the Sprout Group, including the operating expenses of the property management department.
A total of 17 billion funds.
It was basically the same as in the third quarter, with only an increase of 800 million in allocations.
In addition to fixed allocations.
In the third quarter that just passed, Sprout Group’s special expenses mainly included:
In early July, 30 billion was allocated to Xinghai Group for overseas mineral acquisitions;
In mid-July, 7 billion was allocated to Sprout Holdings to launch the smart island project;
In mid-August, in order to implement the equity repurchase of the Dream Fund, 150 billion was allocated to Sprout Holdings to pay the first payment.
The cumulative cost is 187 billion, setting a new record again.
In terms of revenue, in the third quarter of 2015, Qinghe Group handed over Lilan 73.5 billion, Maili Group handed over Lilan 74 billion, and Weizhong Group turned over Lilan 8.5 billion.
A total of 156 billion Lilan was handed over.
Thanks to the release of new machines, Lilan of Maili Group once again experienced a surge.
In contrast, the Lilan handed over by Qinghe Group did not increase significantly, mainly because it led the acquisition of Qiyi Video, which increased costs and expenses.
In the third quarter, due to equity repurchases, Sprout Holdings once again experienced negative cash flow growth. In this quarter alone, net cash outflow was 48 billion.
This is also due to the 250 billion equity repurchase, which is paid in installments.
Otherwise, it will be drained directly.
Due to the huge expenditures and rich profits in the third quarter, the experience value has also increased sharply by 45 million, and is already approaching the 100 million experience value mark.
At this rate, the time it takes to reach level 12 will be faster than Zhang Shuo had previously expected.
It's really scary!
………
After signing the grant application, Zhang Shuo met Lu Qi in the office and handed over the eight game plans he had prepared in advance.
"This is the last time." Zhang Shuo said.
The game plans he came up with this time are all mobile game plans, namely "Yi Nian Xiao Yao", "Awakening of Nations", "Song of the City on the Cloud", "End of the World Moon Blade", "Civilization and Conquest", "Chongqing"
"Return to the Empire", "Dragon Kingdom Story" and "Endless Lagrange".
Just like in 2015, all eight models are qualified, but they lack phenomenal hits.
That's it.
They had already drained the last bit of inventory out of Zhang Shuo's mind.
"okay!"
Lu Qi was stunned for a moment, then nodded and subconsciously added: "It's time for Jade Bird Entertainment to become independent."
This is obviously a bit untrue.
Since the establishment of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, I have long been accustomed to being fed cakes by Zhang Shuo every year. If I was suddenly weaned, I would definitely have to go through a rather painful adjustment period.
Fortunately, there is still time.
Moreover, unlike his predecessor Cao Yanhua, Lu Qi does not agree from the bottom of his heart that it would be too incompetent for Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment to continue to rely on the big boss's game planning for its survival.
In the long run, it may not be a good thing.
Sooner or later we have to take this step.
In that case, it would be better to wean Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment as early as possible so as to have a buffer time.