On Saturday, Lin Zuhui came to the News Building, which is the headquarters of Wanhui Media, the largest media group in Hong Kong. Its daily newspapers and magazines are the number one in sales in Hong Kong, and it is also the overlord of the comics industry in Hong Kong.
Just this month, Wanhui Media announced that the annual profit of the integrated group company will reach more than 220 million Hong Kong dollars. Despite the poor performance of the market, Wanhui Media bucked the trend and rose, with a market value as high as 1.8 billion.
fell back to 1.6 billion.
At present, the value of Wanhui Media's properties has risen to more than 700 million, and its liabilities are 500 million, all of which are liabilities incurred from the acquisition of Yulang Group.
Even Huang Yulang cannot figure out (no judgment has been made yet) how Wanhui Media successfully acquired Yulang Group for only 500 million. After all, in his eyes, Yulang Group is worth at least 1 billion.
In fact, in the eyes of professionals, it is to first privatize the Yulang Group whose stock performance is not good, and then sell the assets of the Yulang Group. The final result is to use the money of the Yulang Group to pay off the debts of the acquisition of the Yulang Group.
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Luo Bencheng was called in and asked about the integration of the comics division. At first, Lin Zuhui meant to 'delete' the Yulang Group and integrate it into the Wanhui Comics Division. Afterwards, under the advice of the company's management, he decided to use it first.
Yulang Group's name is used to facilitate cooperative distribution abroad.
After all, many foreign publishing houses only know about the ‘Yulang Group’ but not about the comics division of Wanhui Media.
Of course, this is just a temporary measure for the past few years, and it will be removed after a few years.
"Our comic business department has integrated Yulang Group and Fengyun Comics. Although the two comic publishing houses operate independently, the business department can fully schedule and manage them...Currently, we are working with Japan, Southeast Asia,
We have successfully negotiated cooperation with publishers in the United States; now the markets in South Korea and Canada are also being developed, and we will enter the markets in these places one after another."
"What about Taiwan?"
“We have already been cooperating in the first half of the year!”
Lin Zuhui nodded. He knew that Huang Yulang's comics could enter the market in these countries and regions, so he didn't feel that he was losing money at all!
"Is there any hope that the profit of the comics industry will exceed 120 million next year?" Lin Zuhui asked hopefully.
Originally, Yulang Group's comics profit was only 70 to 80 million yuan, while Fengyun Comics' annual profit was more than 20 million yuan; this is already a profit of 100 million yuan. Opening up foreign markets, coupled with local profit growth,
It has to be raised to 20% anyway.
Luo Benzheng assured: "It can definitely grow by 20%, and the annual profit will be more than 120 million!"
Lin Zuhui calculated the profit and loss of acquiring Yulang Group!
If it maintains a certain growth every year, the Yulang Group alone should pay back its capital in four years (at a cost of 500 million). And Huang Yulang estimates that he can go back to the mountains in four or five years. Of course, even if Huang Yulang comes out, he will at most
Taking a piece of the pie and capturing 20% of the market is already pretty good!
In any case, there is no problem for Yulang Group to make another billion in the future; the copyrights of comics such as "Dragon and Tiger Gate" and "Heroes of China" belong to Yulang Group, not to Huang Yulang himself, so they can still make money in the future.
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Finally, Lin Zuhui felt a little anxious and took out a stack of information and handed it to Luo Bencheng.
"Here is a Japanese comic outline about basketball. I hope you go to Japan to set up a studio, hire a Japanese comic writer to complete it. And in the name of the studio, cooperate with Japanese publishing houses."
Luo Bencheng was a little confused, how could a Hong Kong comics company still create Japanese comics?
But since the boss said so, he had no choice but to work hard to complete it.
"Well, I've started making preparations recently!"
Lin Zuhui added: "There are a lot of notes on this. The owner of this outline specially pays attention to me and needs to pay attention to it! So, you should pay attention to the main writer and respect the original work!"
"Slam Dunk" is a comic that he remembers deeply in his previous life, and it is also the only Japanese comic that Wanhui Comics can "plagiarize". In this case, there is a reason to have to do it. Even if it doesn't succeed, you won't lose much money.
"Okay, I will take care of it! But boss, if it is published in Japan, the publishing house will definitely make the majority of the profit!"
"Well, I know! But if we create it, at least it will be more cost-effective than selling "Dragon and Tiger Gate"! And once the comic becomes famous, the animation copyright can be sold for higher prices! If we can use the name of the studio, then
If you invest in a medium-sized publishing house, you can also consider it."
Luo Benzheng was stunned. His boss valued this comic outline so much. When he thought of his boss's legendary experience, Luo Benzheng also became a little curious.
"Okay, I will investigate carefully and come up with the best plan for the company!"
After Luo Benzheng left, Lin Zuhui touched his nose and felt a little embarrassed for plagiarizing Japanese comics.
It is mainly a Chinese comic book club, but it actually went to Japan to set up a studio and create Japanese comics. It is obviously a bit unexpected.
But when I think about it, if "Slam Dunk" succeeds, I am afraid that its IP value will be lower than that of "Wind and Cloud", "Dragon Tiger Gate" and other comics combined!
Although it is impossible to open a publishing house in Japan, the IP is ultimately in the hands of the studio. Whether it is a comic series, a comic book volume, an anime adaptation, peripherals, or future game copyrights, all will belong to the studio in Japan. Publishing in Japan
If you want to buy the copyrights of animation companies and animation companies, you can make a lot of money.
He was thankful that he only remembered this Japanese comic. If he really remembered this manga, it would not be plagiarism, and he would not be reconciled if he did not plagiarize. After all, if he really plagiarized Japanese comics such as "One Piece", he would not be able to achieve the same level as his previous life.
The height is such that even when others see that this studio is backed by Chinese capital, they find it strange.
"Slam Dunk" is much better. After all, basketball is a popular sport in the United States, and this comic just uses the map of Japan; its excitement lies in the fighting spirit, Sakuragi Hanamichi, Rukawa Kaede, etc.
Characteristics of people, plots of stories, etc.
If Hong Kong were as big as Taiwan, Lin Zuhui thinks there would be no need to go to Japan to collect maps; but Hong Kong only has three districts, so we can’t hold a ‘Hong Kong Basketball Competition’!
Therefore, the Japanese elements of "Slam Dunk" are relatively small and can be copied.
Long Jingchang, general manager of Wanhui Media, Zhao Han, executive director, and Liang Guanhui, director, came to Lin Zuhui's office together.
Lin Zuhui said: "The three of you are preparing for something recently, and that is to discuss cooperation with Zheng Jinghan!"
The three of them were a little confused. Isn't this Zheng Jinghan the boss's defeated enemy and his former opponent?
Lin Zuhui saw the doubts of the three people and explained: "There are never so-called enemies in the market, there are only interests. At present, the stock price of Zheng Jinghan's listed company is sluggish, with a market value of just over 100 million. At this time, we are investing in his listed company. Because I have the idea of a magazine, but this magazine will cause too many disputes, so I am not willing to let Wanhui Media get into troubled waters. After all, we have no need to take risks!"
The three of them nodded this time. It turned out that they were using others, and of course they were promoting others.
Long Jingchang said: "Zheng Jinghan is also a talent in the publishing industry. The Chinese version of "Playboy" is second only to our "FHM" high-end men's magazine, with monthly sales of 60,000 copies ("FHM" sells 160,000 "Sunday Weekly" is also the fourth-largest gossip weekly in terms of sales, with monthly sales of 50,000 copies; he also has several magazines with sales of over 10,000 copies, and his ability is still very good, but he has met the boss."
Zhao Han said: "Zheng Jinghan currently holds more than 40% of the shares of Paramount Group. If we support him, we must at least let Paramount Group issue 30% more new shares to ensure that our interests are not lost. Moreover, Paramount's The second shareholder is originally Sing Tao Group, we must let Zheng Jinghan choose allies again!"
Everyone nodded. They knew that the boss's creativity must be very profitable, and naturally he had to hold 30% of the shares; and after Zheng Jinghan's shares were diluted, he should only have more than 30%.
Lin Zuhui said: "Okay, you go talk to Zheng Jinghan! Tell him, let Baile Group issue new shares, and we Wanhui Media will subscribe. Paramount can get a development fund and a good project. Tell him, follow Working with Wanhui Media is far better than working with Sing Tao Group."
Long Jingchang said: "Don't worry, boss, with your influence, Zheng Jinghan will not fail to cooperate!"
Lin Zuhui waved his hand and said, "Don't tell him it was my idea. The future development of the company will be decided by the board of directors!"
"yes!"
Lin Zuhui continued: "Although I came up with this idea, you must keep it secret! Importantly, if we successfully acquire shares in Baile Group and hand over the plan to Baile Group, Zheng Jinghan must also let the outside world know that it is their idea. .”
At this time, the three of them were a little confused. Are they doing something harmful to nature?
Lin Zuhui immediately said: "This project is a gossip magazine, a new magazine imitating the American "Newsweek" and "Ming Pao Weekly". Unlike previous gossip magazines, the initial publication budget of this magazine is more than 40 million, so the name Let's call it "1 Weekly". It is a comprehensive magazine with pictures and texts. Readers can not only obtain information but also have fun. The layout is large 16K, printed beautifully and clearly... Its advantage is: announcement The era of copycat media industry has become a thing of the past, with start-up fees costing tens of millions, large advertising campaigns, and poaching talents at the level of editor-in-chief and vice-president..."
Hearing the excitement of the three people, Long Jingchang immediately said: "Boss, this idea is very good, I think it has a market! Then why not do it ourselves?"
Lin Zuhui smiled and said: "It's very simple. Although this magazine has a lot of information, it is ultimately a gossip magazine. So in order to gain sales, you can ask Baile Group to organize a paparazzi, a team of candid reporters with sharp noses like dogs, to perform arts
The circle digs up the secrets of celebrities... I want to ask, can I afford to throw this person away? Can we, Wanhui Media, afford to throw this person away?"
What's so embarrassing about this? The first thought of the three was!
However, they soon understood that the boss was one of the top ten chaebols and might be concerned about face; and he controlled ATV and DreamWorks and had many artists under his command.
It seems that there are two ladies who have retired from the entertainment industry, so they probably don’t want to get into that kind of trouble!
Long Jingchang nodded and said: "The boss has a point! As the largest media group in Hong Kong, it is very wise for us, Wanhui Media, not to participate in this kind of thing."
Zhao Han immediately added: "In terms of shareholding, we can also take shareholdings in offshore companies and once again dilute our presence in Baile Group. After all, we just want profits!"
Lin Zuhui finally said: "The matter is left to you, you can discuss it slowly! Director Liang can secretly participate in the preparation of the magazine in the later stage to prevent them from understanding our ideas."
Liang Guanhui nodded. The boss had actually described it very carefully just now, including the packaging, theme, and even marketing.
After the three people left, Lin Zuhui showed a smile.
He doesn't care at all about the profit of "1 Weekly", which is only tens of millions to survive. What he cares about is to defeat his competitor Feili Lao!
Regardless of whether he will be a traitor to the country in the future, his recent fierce battle between Giordano and JeansWest has even resorted to small tricks; Lin Zuhui believes that once that kind of person has too much power in the media, it will also pose a slight threat to him.
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So, in that case, let’s just get out “1 Weekly” first.
Even if Fat Li joins in later, he will only be the second most powerful person, and his threat will be greatly reduced!
After all, the first person to eat crabs always occupies a larger market.
Lin Zuhui didn't feel guilty for letting the "1 Weekly" paparazzi appear in advance, because it was going to be released soon and he didn't create it out of thin air.
If "1 Weekly" breaks the law in the future, and its editor-in-chief and president are convicted, Zheng Jinghan's reputation will also be damaged. Even Wanhui Media will not be affected, let alone Lin Zuhui.
For outsiders, although Lin Zuhui is the boss of Wanhui Media, it is essentially a public company; moreover, Xiangjiang advertises press freedom, and the boss cannot interfere too much.
Through this kind of downplaying, Lin Zuhui has nothing to do and can still make hundreds of millions!