"Boss, the dividend plan has been sorted out. I'll show it to you."
Liang Zhenxun, the financial director of New Era Group, respectfully handed a piece of information to Lin Zuhui. He was even a little excited.
Lin Zuhui smiled slightly and picked up the information and read it carefully.
At the beginning of the year, New Era Group had two large-scale acquisitions - Tiehang Zhahua and Unocal Petroleum.
Among them, China Railway Group has been relatively smooth, and the European Union has agreed in principle to merge.
However, the U.S. company Unocal Petroleum Company clearly rejected New Era Group's acquisition for the simple reason that Unocal's board of directors has no intention of selling the company. It seems that although Unocal Petroleum Company's market value is undervalued, it is not ready to sell itself yet.
New Era Group's idea of entering the energy field fell through. Fortunately, Lin Zuhui didn't particularly care. A small failure was nothing.
At present, New Era Group still focuses on real estate, hotels, shipping, telecommunications, retail, beverages and food as its core industries, and will only enter new fields when there are opportunities.
You have money in your hands, why worry!
Of course, Lin Zuhui plans to pay more for New Era Group's annual dividend this year.
"Okay, let's announce the annual financial report and dividend news next Monday!"
After reading it, Lin Zuhui said there was no problem.
"Okay, I'll arrange it!"
Yang Zhenxun left the chairman's office happily.
Lin Zuhui leaned on his office chair, feeling pleased with himself. This time, New Era Group spent about HK$30 billion in cash as dividends.
He currently holds 46.8% of the shares and can receive dividends of approximately HK$15 billion.
Even if New Era Group pays a dividend of HK$30 billion, the cash flow on its books will still be HK$135 billion. This is still so high after injecting HK$24 billion into Era Airlines and spending HK$17 billion to acquire China Railway Corporation.
The cash flow, coupled with the group's low debt (20 billion Hong Kong dollars) and high assets (one trillion Hong Kong dollars), the competitiveness of the entire New Era Group is very sufficient in the world.
Despite the 9/11 incident last year, New Era Group still achieved a full-year net profit of HK$43.1 billion, continuing to remain the most profitable company in Hong Kong.
"Dong dong...Boss, President Lu and Mr. Ma from Penguin are here!"
"Let them in!"
After a while, Matrix Partners President Lu Bingwen and Brother Penguin walked in.
Jingwei Capital is Penguin’s largest shareholder, accounting for 40% of the shares, and it also holds two board seats on Penguin. For Lin Zuhui, there is no need for Penguin to attract foreign investment before it goes public. Jingwei Capital has to contract all financing; of course, plus the third
The US$2.2 million raised in one round will only require one more round of financing before going public.
Brother Xiao Ma walked into Lin Zuhui's office respectfully. There is a saying in mainland business circles that meeting Mr. Lin Zuhui will be a life-long benefit.
Lin Zuhui did not ask for help, but accompanied the two of them to sit down on the sofa and entertained Brother Ma warmly.
"Are you here this time?" Lin Zuhui said with a smile after taking a sip of tea.
Xiao Ma was not confident enough at this time, and he was originally a science guy and not good at words, so he tried to calm down before talking about business.
"It's like this, Mr. Lin. QQ has 80 million users and will exceed 100 million this year. However, we are not listed and do not have good profit income, so my idea is to hope for a second round of financing to expand new business
.”
Lin Zuhui nodded. Even in the past few years, ICQ has been relying on the financing before its listing, and its market value is only more than 3 billion US dollars. This makes Lin Zuhui a little doubtful whether it can be sold at a good price.
Whether it is ICQ or QQ, they currently rely on income from advertising and membership, but after all, it is free software, and there are too many people using it in vain.
If Penguin wants to raise a second round of financing, it naturally needs the approval of Matrix Partners. Not only is Matrix Partners the majority shareholder, but Penguin's QQ is a copycat of ICQ. Lin Zuhui has always been protecting Xiao Ma, otherwise the lawsuit will be enough for him to drink.
After all, if QQ plagiarizes ICQ in this generation, it can almost be said to be a copy. Of course, as ICQ is a listed company, Lin Zuhui cannot directly guarantee QQ, but he has already made preparations, that is, to make some arrangements before ICQ is listed.
Lin Zuhui said: "Financing is a good thing, but have you decided which industry to enter?"
Brother Xiao Ma immediately said: "I communicated with President Lu, and he proposed that Penguin enter the gaming industry. I think this is a very good industry. Our company has a customer base, and with the development of the mainland's online gaming industry, Penguin will enter this industry."
The industry will definitely gain new sources of income.”
Nonsense, most of Penguin's income in his previous life was from games. In his previous life, he entered the game industry probably in 2003. Zhang Lei seemed to have suggested and invested in it at that time. However, Penguin's first agent, a Korean online game, didn't seem to ignite a spark.
It's a failure.
Lin Zuhui said at this time: "What a great idea! It just so happens that The9 is developing several casual online games. I think the potential is huge."
"Casual online games?" Xiao Ma said with some doubt.
Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Let President Lu take you to Ninth City to inspect it later, and you will understand that surprise is better for winning. As for the second round of financing, how much Penguin needs, how much we will give, you and President Lu can discuss it in detail
.”
Brother Xiao Ma did not protest. He had agreed that Matrix Partners would be the first choice to invest before the listing, and now he has fulfilled his promise. At the beginning, Penguin was almost sold by him, and this person did not buy it. You need to know that this person
But I am optimistic about this industry.
Therefore, Xiao Ma felt that instead of saying that Lin Zuhui was investing in Penguin, he might be investing in his team, which moved him a bit.
At this time, Penguin's valuation can be overestimated, and Matrix Partners will not impose conditions. At worst, Matrix Partners' shareholding will reach 50% before listing.
.......
Lu Bingwen and Xiao Ma walked out of the office building and drove to Jingwei Capital together.
"Mr. Ma, we can ask Penguin to raise another US$35 million to increase its shareholding to 45%. This amount of money will be enough to support Penguin's listing in Hong Kong."
Xiao Ma also had to bow his head under the roof, and quickly agreed to this condition. Of course, he did not think that Jingwei Capital was too much. First of all, Jingwei Capital did not interfere with Penguin's management, but would provide all kinds of help; secondly, Penguin
If you want to be listed in Xiangjiang, you must need the help of Mr. Lin Zuhui, a local snake; finally, QQ is plagiarizing ICQ. In front of the genuine version, he is inferior to others.
"no problem!"
The two parties reached a preliminary agreement, and then Lu Bingwen arranged for Brother Ma to inspect the Ninth City.
The9's first casual online game "MapleStory" is already preparing to start selling in Hong Kong and Taiwan. After Penguin enters the game field, it is expected to be officially distributed in the second half of the year.
When Xiao Ma saw the content of the "MapleStory" game, he expressed without hesitation that he hoped to be represented by Penguin in the future. Gao Kelin did not refuse, but instead discussed with Xiao Ma what preparations were needed to enter the game field.
After some exchanges, Xiao Ma felt that his trip to Hong Kong was perfect.
Last year, "Legend of Hot Blood" made a net profit of hundreds of millions of RMB in the mainland, which shocked the entire industry; at the same time, it also inspired the development of online games in the mainland.
Of course, currently the largest game developer in the Mainland is Xishanju, a subsidiary of Kingsoft Software.
Xishanju has represented a total of three online games from The9, namely "Legend of Hot Blood", "Miracle MU", and "Ragnarok". In addition, Xishanju also has its own IP "Swordsman Love" online version which will be released this year.
.
This year, most of the online games in mainland China are dominated by companies owned by Lin Zuhui.
...
On Saturday morning, Lin Zuhui came to the Media Building.
After the merger of the media groups, he no longer went to the ATV Building, downplaying his influence in the ATV Group, and he did not need that kind of influence.
Of course, he is still paying close attention to the content of the ATV Group, and will provide some outline plans in the future. In a word, if possible, we should bring over the good variety shows and classic dramas from Bangzi Country in the previous life.
After a while, Zhao Zhenqiang came to Lin Zuhui's office and quickly reported on the work of "program content". He knew that his boss was still very concerned about the development of ATV's programs.
After listening to the report, Lin Zuhui nodded with satisfaction.
At the beginning of this year, ATV's drama series "The Temptation of Wife" became a hit and became a classic of Hong Kong dramas, which can be said to continue the dominance of Hong Kong dramas in Asia.
At the same time, "X-MAN", "Love Letter", and "Infinite Challenge" have become classics of Hong Kong variety shows. "X-MAN" and "Love Letter" have been introduced to the mainland, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It has to be said that variety shows
It is already very good to achieve this achievement.
The real influence of this kind of variety show has not yet arrived. When video websites become popular, Internet names in many countries will gradually be exposed to Hong Kong variety shows, and then they will be out of control. Copyright is secondary, and the most important thing is that "Hong Kong fans" are becoming more and more popular.
more.
Both "X-MAN" and "Love Letter" will suffer from aesthetic fatigue, and their lifespan is estimated to be only three or four years. You have to pay attention to the ratings. Once they drop, replace them with new Hong Kong variety shows. On the other hand, "Infinite Challenge" can be used in various ways
Due to the situation, and the fact that it can be filmed outdoors, it can be said that there are many ways to play, so we should develop more and strive to create a longevity program with a ten-year lifespan."
"Okay, I know!"
Lin Zuhui nodded and continued: "Recently, someone submitted another article, suggesting that ATV launch a variety show called "The Birth of a Family"... This is probably the situation. I think it's good, you can have someone prepare it first.
, but it has to be picked up by the Hong Kong Comprehensive Radio, and don’t take it all out at once.”
The so-called "The Birth of a Family" variety show is a series of reality shows in which a group of Hong Kong celebrities go to live in the countryside for a period of time, do tasks, make jokes, cook (division of labor), etc. The model is quite simple, but you must have the foundation of Hong Kong variety shows.
Only when it can be developed, there is no doubt that Xiangjiang is already a paradise for Hong Kong flow and has completely developed in a systematic manner.
Zhao Zhenqiang smiled and nodded, and said: "This is a great idea, I'm afraid it will be popular for a few more years! Of course, with the development of Hong Kong variety shows to this day, we have also figured out a truth, that is, the foundation of Hong Kong in the early stage has been laid.
Good. Hong Kong idols, comedians, etc., otherwise it would be a really good idea, but no one would take advantage of it."
Lin Zuhui said: "Hong Kong culture has formed a system. In the early days, Hong Kong's cultural industry only accounted for 3.5% of GDP, but last year the cultural industry accounted for a high 15%. Coupled with the tourism and retail driven by the cultural industry...
.So, you have a heavy responsibility!”
Zhao Zhenqiang said proudly: "Don't worry, boss, we will work hard to innovate Hong Kong culture!" He added in his heart: "With you here, we will be more confident."
Of course, he never dared to reveal that his boss had given him an opinion. Because his boss had warned him that there was news that he, Lin Zuhui, was involved in ATV content, and only Zhao Zhenqiang could tell it.
It goes without saying that he cannot afford to offend his boss.
After Zhao Zhenqiang left, Yu Xiaoming from YG Entertainment came next.
At this time, Lin Zuhui had already understood why the mainland could not learn South Korea’s ‘K-POP culture’ in his previous life. There were probably three reasons:
First, there is no mature trainee training system. At this point, Lin Zuhui witnessed the prosperity of the trainee system in Xiangjiang and thought it was really amazing.
Second, South Korea is developing the "Korean Wave" nationwide, but mainland officials will have many concerns. After all, China has its own traditional culture. Once everyone learns from South Korea, it will subvert the entire society's values. This problem will not exist in Hong Kong in this generation.
, it is a free port in itself, no one interferes with your culture, just the market accepts it.
Third, the creative ability of dance and songs. In the past, many Korean dance teachers, arrangers and directors were very powerful. Taking Japanese music culture as an example, it is even more powerful. Some people even say that it supported half of Hong Kong pop music;
Japan’s music culture is more profound than Korea’s. Maybe the Korean wave will not be remembered a hundred years from now, but Japanese culture will definitely be passed on a hundred years from now. In this life, when HK-POP in Xiangjiang started, Lin Zuhui even taught the dance himself
and style of music, for fear that he would not achieve the effect he wanted. Of course, he had just determined the style and route. After all, he had a complete memory there.
Yu Xiaoming quickly reported on the work of YG Music. The direction of the work he reported was the scale and progress of overseas development, not the music itself.
"Girls' Generation was a huge success when they debuted last year. It was a little more successful than SES back then...the second-generation group has achieved initial success."
Lin Zuhui took out a DVD and said to Yu Xiaoming: "This is a submission given to me by a friend. It is the general style and dance pattern of a song. You can find a master arranger and choreographer to create songs for Girls' Generation's second album.
.Mainly, I am more optimistic about it.”
Yu Xiaoming didn't dare to take a peek at the boss's strength. HK-POP was invented by the boss. Of course, only he knew about it.
"No problem, I will definitely take it seriously!"
"The DVD can only be watched for one day. Once it is remembered clearly, it will be destroyed on the spot. It is not allowed to be leaked or photographed."
"no problem!"
Yu Xiaoming would not ask the reason, because he guessed that maybe the boss's woman took the photo, so of course he had to pay attention to privacy.
He thought well. It was actually performed by Li Zi. It was the "GEE" of Girls' Generation in the previous life taught by Lin Zuhui. Of course, he could only think of it roughly, Gee Gee Gee Gee Baby Baby Baby... coupled with the crab leg dance,
I don’t know how long I was obsessed with Lin Zuhui.
It's a pity that things change and people change. Even if Lin Zuhui meets those girls in the future, he will not be interested in them anymore.
Because he has matured!
There are nine of them. They are not beautiful. I can only say that they are well packaged and can keep a man fascinated for many years.
I have been obsessed with "GEE", "NOBody", and "Gangnam STYLE" for a long time. Fortunately, Lin Zuhui was obsessed with them back then, otherwise there would be plagiarism today.
"By the way, how is the development of music in Taiwan?" Lin Zuhui asked.
In the previous life, Hong Kong music began to decline in the 1990s, and Taiwanese music took advantage of the trend. It was not until 2010 that Taiwanese music almost declined. It is really a cycle.
Yu Xiaoming said: "Not bad! But our HK-POP has been in Taiwan for many years, and has formed a force comparable to their local music in Taiwan."
Lin Zuhui didn't care about this. He said directly: "Well, I heard Lin Xinru say that there is Jay Chou in Taiwan who sings very well. You can buy Jay Chou's company later and see if you can buy it. Of course, don't spend money randomly.
After buying it, we will develop it as a branch in Taiwan and give them enough support. It can be regarded as a value investment."
Actually, it has nothing to do with Lin Xinru, it's just that Lin Zuhui happened to be paying attention recently and remembered that Wu Zongxian packaged Alpha and sold it to others, so he became enemies with Jay Chou.
In this case, buying Alpha means buying Jay Chou and Fang Wenshan. I'm afraid it can make hundreds of millions for the company.
Just a little effort.
"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to do it right away." Yu Xiaoming said seriously.
What the boss said was all important, and he would not think it was a trivial matter. As for the boss and Lin Xinru, he had heard about it.
After Yu Xiaoming left, Lin Zuhui stretched himself!
He doesn't think that copying the Korean wave in his previous life is a big deal. Although he is no longer short of money, Hong Kong culture is a representative of Lin Zuhui, and it also symbolizes one of Lin Zuhui's contributions to Hong Kong. It also established his reputation in Hong Kong.
of influence.
After all, he is the boss of the media group, and the media group is the founder of Hong Kong culture.
Besides, it doesn’t take much effort, so why not copy it.