Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 937: I am a professional in making PPT

"What!"

When the Abovecloud TV team spokesperson announced the conditions, everyone in the Sky TV team was shocked.

Murdoch, who was sitting at the back of the team and was not directly involved in the negotiations, looked at Hanyu Hideki, who was also sitting at the back with him, with surprise.

He really wanted to know whether Hideki Hanyu knew the opinions of the Abovecloud TV team.

If he knew, there was no way Hideki Hanyu would agree to such conditions.

This is a merger, not an acquisition. Without discussing any conditions, they took the lead in stating that they would assume the debt in proportion to their shares.

This means that Abovecloud TV has excluded its 1 billion pounds of debt from the merger negotiations before they even started.

According to Murdoch, these debts are very important bargaining chips in the merger negotiations, which can enable his Sky TV to obtain more benefits and shares.

Even though there is now competition from Abovecloud TV, some of these debts must be borne, but they are definitely the most important tug-of-war condition in the merger negotiations.

But Abovecloud TV gave up so easily.

This doesn't seem like a decision a mature business or a successful businessman would make.

But is Hideki Hanyu a successful businessman? Is Hideki Hanyu's company a mature one?

The answer is obviously yes.

So Murdoch was so surprised when a spokesperson for the Abovecloud TV team announced the decision.

Suddenly, he seemed to realize something.

What he thought of as a protracted tug-of-war in which each side tested each other's bottom line did not exist at all. It was completely a fantasy he had imagined based on his own experience.

The young man Hideki Hanyu had no intention of wasting time with him.

Thinking of this, Murdoch looked at Hideki Hanyu next to him and happened to meet Hanyu Hideki's gaze.

The young and handsome Hideki Hanyu with red lips and white teeth smiled at Murdoch.

The seemingly beautiful picture actually brought tremendous pressure to the media tycoon.

At this time, faced with the conditions of Abovecloud TV, the Sky TV team turned to Murdoch.

Obviously, the conditions offered by Abovecloud TV have exceeded the original plan and are not something they can follow. The decision must be made by their boss Murdoch.

"I request that the meeting be adjourned."

At this time, Murdoch's assistant stood up and said this.

Everyone could see that this was instructed by Murdoch himself.

However, this decision surprised everyone.

Because the meeting had only started for less than five minutes.

Sky TV was clearly caught off guard by Abovecloud TV.

It was just like two NBA teams playing against each other, and one team started with a score of twelve to zero, which stunned the opponent immediately.

But no matter what others think, Murdoch doesn't care.

After all, Murdoch is not Hideki Hanyu, and Sky TV and News Corporation are not Murdoch's one-man show. Murdoch must inform investors of this decision that will incur hundreds of millions of pounds of debt without doing anything.

Naturally, British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation would not refuse the request from Murdoch's team.

Just like that, the meeting was suspended and the Sky TV team left temporarily.

Seeing this, Hideki Hanyu in the conference room immediately showed a bored expression.

"It's so boring. I can't even take one move. Am I too cruel?"

Olivia Hurley, who was standing next to him, saw Hanyu Hideki's look as if he was confident. The woman was fascinated by it and her body became uncontrollably hot.

Hideki Hanyu, who did not notice the emotional changes of the woman next to him, got up and walked out after waiting for a long time without seeing Murdoch's team return.

"I'm going out to get some fresh air."

Olivia Hurley heard this and hurriedly followed.

Hideki Hanyu ignored the woman and walked up the stairs to the roof of the British Satellite TV headquarters building.

Under the familiar gloomy sky of London, Hideki Hanyu overlooked the scenery in front of him.

Today's headquarters of British satellite television companies are not in another time and space, the News Corporation media headquarters campus in Osterley, West London.

Before the merger, the headquarters of British Satellite TV was located in Marco Polo Building on Queenstown Street in Wandsworth, London.

This is a building with a very distinctive design. Its facade is decorated with marble and glass curtain walls, and it looks like a futuristic church.

It is for this reason that after the British Satellite Broadcasting Company used it as its headquarters, it was called the "high-tech glass cathedral" by its peers.

Although this building was ridiculed during its existence and was completely demolished in 2014, if we only look at it from the perspective of today's appreciation level, this building is extremely consistent with the current popular postmodern style.

And the geographical location is also very good, next to the Thames, and opposite is Battersea Park, the largest park on the Thames.

Thinking of this, Hideki Hanyu looked to the back of the building, where there was another building connected to the Marco Polo Building.

He pointed to the building and asked, "Do you know that building?"

At this time, Olivia Hurley was the only one with Hideki Hanyu.

Hideki Hanyu thought that this woman, who came from a British aristocratic family but grew up on the east coast of America, would not give him an answer.

Who would have thought that Olivia Hurley answered unexpectedly.

"That's the Chelsea Bridge Business Centre. It's actually the same property building as the Marco Polo Building where we are. However, the outside world generally refers to it as the Marco Polo Building. The current tenant is The Observer."

Hanyu Hideki said somewhat unexpectedly, "I thought you wouldn't give me an answer."

Olivia Hurley smiled. "I didn't come to London just to party."

"Very good, you did a great job."

Hearing Hanyu Hideki's praise, Olivia Hurley immediately came up to him and asked in a low voice, "Is your performance better than last night?"

Hanyu Hideki seemed not to have heard what Olivia Hurley said. He just looked at the building called 'Chelsea Bridge Business Center' and spoke slowly.

“At present, British Satellite Broadcasting Company has a total of four channels. After the merger, I plan to add a new cloud sports channel and expand the existing channel business.

The current Marco Polo Building is certainly not enough to meet office needs, but if the Chelsea Bridge Business Centre is added, it should be enough.

Arrange for someone to contact the Observer and ask them to find a new office space."

Olivia Hurley, who got no response, asked, "What if they don't want to?"

Hanyu Hideki replied calmly, "Then I will buy these two buildings and the land together."

After saying that, he raised his hand and looked at his watch. "After so long, Murdoch should have already dealt with the investors of News Corporation. We should also go back."

Hideki Hanyu walked away and Olivia Hurley hurriedly followed.

However, just as the two walked out of the stairwell and were about to go to the meeting room, they unexpectedly met Murdoch who was also preparing to return.

When they met on a narrow road, Hideki Hanyu greeted him with a smile.

"It took Mr. Murdoch so long. It seems that it is not easy to convince investors."

Although he is afraid of Hideki Hanyu, Murdoch cannot show weakness in the face of Hanyu's teasing.

He immediately said, "Because Sky TV is a mature company, we are all rational people and will not make decisions that lose money on impulse."

What Murdoch meant was that he was mocking Hideki Hanyu for not being rational and mature enough, and not caring about normal company operations in order to win.

But Hanyu Hideki, who understood what he meant, didn't take it seriously at all. He just smiled and looked at Murdoch with a slightly arrogant look.

"Mr. Murdoch, you should be thankful that we are striving for a merger. If it were an acquisition, you wouldn't even have a chance to be here."

Due to the special nature of British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation and the UK's operating restrictions on media and television, Hideki Hanyu is destined to be unable to completely swallow up British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation and must allow British local companies to participate.

Otherwise, given his character, he would have offered a purchase price that British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation could not refuse, let alone a mere 10 billion pounds of debt.

Perhaps to others, a billion pounds of debt is a lot.

But for Hideki Hanyu, who is familiar with the future, these debts are not even within his consideration.

Not to mention how much the comprehensive media strength and public opinion influence of the entire cloud media force will be enhanced after taking over the British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation.

Just talking about the rate of return, in another time and space, the British Satellite Broadcasting Company merged with Sky TV and grew stronger with the help of the "Premier League", and its annual profit alone was more than 10 billion pounds.

So Murdoch thought that Hideki Hanyu's willingness to share the debt in proportion was a quick and decisive move, but in fact it was just the first step taken by Hideki Hanyu.

"I hope you can always be so confident."

"Then let's wait and see."

After Murdoch and Hideki Hanyu exchanged words, they returned to the conference room one after another.

The meeting resumed after the announcement by the executives of British Satellite Broadcasting. The Sky representative spoke first, "We also agree that after the merger, we will assume the existing debts of British Satellite Broadcasting in proportion to our shares."

As soon as these words were spoken, the investors of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company all showed delight on their faces.

The reason why they called both parties together for talks was naturally to bid for a better price, so that Sky TV and Abovecloud TV could put forward better merger conditions in the competition.

Now it turned out to be different from what they expected. The competition between the two sides had just begun, and they had to bear at least half of their debt.

After all, no matter which company wins in the end, the equity obtained after the merger will not be less than 40%.

But just as the investors of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company were happy about Sky TV's follow-up investment, they heard a spokesperson from the Abovecloud TV team say...

"We are willing to pay an additional 10 percent of the debt in addition to our own debt."

When this statement was made, the investors of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company were surprised, while the Sky TV team fell silent again.

Murdoch first looked at Hideki Hanyu with an expression that asked, "Are you crazy?"

In such a complex and comprehensive business transaction as a merger, how can you just throw money at it right away before discussing other conditions?

He also doubted whether Hideki Hanyu had ever read the financial statements of BBC.

Since the company was founded, it has consumed around 300 million pounds in operations each year, and there is no sign of profitability in the short term.

If we spend £500 million or £600 million on debt before the merger, how many years will it take to recoup the cost?

In the past, the competition between News Corporation and Yunshang Group was basically limited to the normal "commercial" competition field. Although Yunshang Group appeared to be wealthy and powerful, it was still more or less within a "reasonable" range.

But now, in his first head-on confrontation with Hanyu Hideki, Murdoch finally discovered where the Yunshang Group's wealth and power came from.

However, what Hideki Hanyu did has completely exceeded reasonable limits.

"Damn neon upstarts!"

Thinking back on Neon Capital's irrational behavior in international investment in recent years, Murdoch could only curse in his heart.

But after scolding, Murdoch could only helplessly signal to his subordinates with his eyes.

Soon after, the Sky TV team representatives decided to follow Abovecloud TV's conditions.

However, as soon as Sky TV announced its decision, a spokesperson for the Abovecloud TV team raised his hand.

He simply said, "Twenty percent."

Although the instructions stated a ratio, everyone present knew what this ratio meant. Abovecloud TV was willing to assume an additional 20% of the debt beyond the share ratio.

The next moment, facing Murdoch's incredulous expression, Hanyu Hideki smiled and stretched out his hand, making a gesture of invitation, indicating Murdoch to continue to follow.

But Murdoch did not signal his subordinates to continue following the bet.

He had just spent a lot of time and effort to convince the board of directors to assume debts in proportion to their shares.

The subsequent increase of 10 percent was still his personal decision.

If he adds another 10% without authorization when the board of directors has not been convinced by the 10%, even if he agrees now, the board of directors may directly reject it later.

Seeing that the people from Sky TV did not respond, the head of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company asked, "Sky TV, do you need some time to think about it?"

This issue seems to be considered for Sky TV, but it is undoubtedly putting Sky TV on the spot.

Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Murdoch whispered a few words to his subordinates around him with a somewhat gloomy expression.

After nodding in agreement, the subordinate stood up and spoke loudly.

"With regard to the original debt of British Satellite Broadcasting Company, Sky TV suggested to suspend the discussion. We believe that the most important thing about the merger of the two TV stations is not the debt, but who can more effectively and quickly help the new company out of its operating difficulties after the merger."

Although Sky TV's statement was clearly a sign of cowardice and evasion.

But his subsequent words were also recognized by a number of British satellite broadcasting company investors and the British official IBA (Independent Broadcasting Authority).

They also feel that paying back the money is only a temporary solution to the debt problem.

The most important thing is to help the company out of its operational difficulties, ensure the interests of the millions of paying users of British Satellite Broadcasting, solve the employment crisis of the company's employees, and drive the economic development of related industries.

Therefore, after listening to Sky TV's speech, the investors of the British satellite broadcasting company said after a brief discussion with IBA officials.

"Next, please both parties express your views and plans on how to improve the current operating status of British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Sky TV team members visibly relaxed.

After all, I was chased relentlessly from the beginning, and now I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

And when they thought about the speeches that were to follow, they regained a lot of their confidence.

Sky TV has been preparing for a merger with British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation for a long time, while Abovecloud TV is just a temporary addition and is certainly not as well prepared as them in this regard.

The Abovecloud TV team was indeed somewhat surprised by this decision.

However, when they saw Hanyu Hideki behind them, still with that fearless look and a strategic plan in hand, everyone calmed down.

Sky TV is already preparing to make a statement under the arrangement of the British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation.

Olivia Hurley asked in a low voice, somewhat worriedly, “Is it okay?”

Hanyu Hideki replied calmly, "It's okay."

In Hideki Hanyu's view, Murdoch's move is just a temporary way to avoid the spotlight.

But what if we can just bypass it temporarily?
The condition of Abovecloud TV on its debt has already weighed on the minds of investors in the British satellite broadcaster.

Unless Murdoch can convince Sky's investors to follow through, Abovecloud TV has already won on debt terms alone.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, the Sky TV team representative began to speak.

“As the parent company of Sky TV, News Corporation’s subsidiaries have extensive experience in operating TV stations, so we have the following considerations on how to improve the operational difficulties of the new company after the merger.

first……"

When Hanyu Hideki heard this, he immediately understood.

Sky TV bypassed the debt issue, obviously with another purpose, that is, after today's meeting began, Abovecloud TV has been taking the initiative by relying on the debt issue, and Sky TV can only fight back passively.

This is certainly a situation that Sky TV does not want to see.

Sky TV wants to take back the initiative and make the subsequent competition fall into their rhythm, which will also make it easier for them to play to their strengths.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki sneered secretly.

Areas of strength?

Why does Sky TV think they can outperform Abovecloud TV in other areas of competition?
If News Corporation tells others that they have extensive experience in operating television stations, that would be true.

But they said these things in front of Abovecloud TV, which was a bit presumptuous and overestimating their own abilities.

Cloud Satellite TV is one of the earliest pay satellite TV operators on earth in this time and space.

Whether it is hardware innovation patents, broadcasting technology, program content, global operation experience, or business performance, all are the most successful.

It can even be said that there is no one.

As for News Corp?

In Asia, they were beaten to death by Cloud Satellite TV.

As it is being overtaken by CNN in North America, it only has some first-mover advantages left.

Now in the UK, everyone's operations are half-dead and half-baked.

Abovecloud TV isn’t doing very well, but hasn’t Sky TV been making losses year after year?

Therefore, no matter how wonderful the Sky TV spokesperson's plan was, Hanyu Hideki didn't care at all, and he didn't even take a look at the information sent to him by Sky TV.

After all, besides the poor content, this way of explanation was too old-fashioned, and he had already prepared something that was easier to understand.

After a long time, Sky TV's speech finally ended.

After the polite applause died down, the representative of the Abovecloud TV team did not continue speaking but stood up and left the conference table.

At the same time, the lights in the conference room suddenly dimmed.

Amid the puzzled looks from the crowd, the spokesperson of Abovecloud TV walked straight to the white wall in front of the conference room.

Then everyone saw that the projector cast light and shadows onto the wall.

Looking at the dynamic presentation with pictures and texts on the wall and listening to the speaker's calm explanation, Hideki Hanyu thought that for today, he even borrowed the equipment from Elf Entertainment.

not to mention……

"I am a professional in making PPT."

The competition in the merger case is purely the author’s subjective imagination and creation for the plot of the novel and has nothing to do with reality.

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