Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 938 You are really a madman!

Just as a meeting on an important merger regarding the ownership of the British satellite broadcaster had begun, the Sky TV team and Murdoch were unable to withstand the debt offensive of Abovecloud TV after only two rounds.

On the surface, it said that the debt issue should be put on hold and other more important conditions should be discussed first.

But anyone could see that Sky TV and Murdoch were "dizzy" by Abovecloud TV, or to be more precise, by the money spent by Hideki Hanyu, and they were the first to give in.

It is true that Murdoch is a wealthy man.

But traditional wealthy people like Murdoch who work in the media industry are far behind Hideki Hanyu in terms of the speed of making money, the size of assets, and cash flow.

After all, not everyone is like Hideki Hanyu, who can use one "opportunity" after another to accumulate a terrifying cash flow for himself.

What's more, the main parties involved in this merger are Sky TV and News Corporation.

Due to years of losses, Sky TV had to rely on News Corporation for all the funds for the merger and acquisition, but News Corporation was not a company that Murdoch had the final say in.

Once the money involved is too large, even Murdoch must first convince the board of directors.

Therefore, when Hideki Hanyu first agreed to bear the debt in proportion, which was unreasonable, and then increased the price by 100 million pounds each time, Murdoch was completely unable to keep up with Hanyu's pace.

It seems that I can't win even if I spend money on it.

Murdoch could only order his subordinates to stay out of the spotlight for the time being, hoping to use his advantage of being the first to prepare a merger plan to impress the representatives of BBC and IBA during the meeting.

After all, the reason why British Satellite Broadcasting and IBA agreed to the merger under his promotion was not primarily to solve the debt problem.

The real purpose is to solve the operational difficulties of British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation.

As long as the operational problems can be solved and the company can turn losses into profits, the debt problem will be solved and the stocks held by investors will also increase in value.

The social impact that British officials are worried about can also be addressed.

However, what the Sky TV team and Murdoch did not expect was.

Originally, they thought that Abovecloud TV had just hastily participated in the merger and was eager to reap the benefits, so it was impossible for it to have made too much preparation for the merger plan.

However, after Sky TV's speech, they produced a merger plan that was well illustrated, clearly organized, with detailed data and easy to understand content, so that all the participants felt that it made sense and understood it clearly.

Of course, Abovecloud TV's merger proposal is not only well-made, but the various suggestions and plans for the development of the new company after the merger are also visibly better than Sky TV in terms of maturity, feasibility and comprehensiveness.

Especially in terms of TV station operation experience and related cases, Abovecloud TV, relying on its "former" parent company, Cloud Satellite TV, is obviously more convincing.

After the representative of Abovecloud TV finished his speech, the conference room was filled with genuine applause that was not polite at all.

Sky TV and Murdoch were completely dumbfounded.

Abovecloud TV's behavior doesn't seem like they were hastily getting involved in the merger as they thought. It was actually a long-planned and well-prepared plan.

Even Abovecloud TV and Sky TV are just paper promises, and neither has come up with anything that can actually increase revenue.

For example, Hideki Hanyu would never talk about the "Premier League".

But even on paper, Abovecloud TV sounds better than Sky TV.

So while Sky TV could not win in terms of money, it was once again undisputedly defeated in terms of solving the company's operational difficulties.

As investors of British satellite broadcasting companies and officials of IBA began to enthusiastically discuss the merger plan of Abovecloud TV, victory was getting further and further away from Sky TV.

Murdoch, unwilling to admit defeat, finally could not sit still anymore.

The Australian media tycoon stood up and said loudly, "I was the one who pushed for the merger with British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation. From the beginning, you should have considered Sky TV."

As soon as Murdoch finished speaking, a representative of an investor of British Satellite Broadcasting Company refuted.

"I acknowledge that Mr Murdoch is telling the truth about the merger and I must thank him for his help to BBC.

But for British Satellite Broadcasting, what we care about is not who comes first or later, but who can solve British Satellite Broadcasting's operational difficulties after the merger and lead the new company to better development.

Now it seems that Abovecloud TV is not only more sincere, but also has a better development plan for the new company. If I have to make a decision, I am more inclined to choose Abovecloud TV. "

As soon as this investor finished speaking, other investors immediately agreed and echoed him.

Even the IBA officials nodded in approval.

Given the obvious advantages of Abovecloud TV, these people obviously will not choose Sky TV just because Murdoch is the initiator of the merger.

Murdoch looked at the investor who refuted him and asked suspiciously, "Which investor are you representing? Why haven't I seen you before?"

The representative of the investor heard this and replied calmly, "I am a representative of the British Investment Union Company."

"British Investment Associates?"

Murdoch tried hard to recall this somewhat familiar name.

He did not remember such a name on the list of investors of British Satellite Broadcasting, even the new investors who later joined the board of directors through financing.

After all, in order to push the merger forward, he knew almost every investor in British Satellite Broadcasting.

But before Murdoch could recall, the secretary next to him reminded him, "Boss, it's the company that acquired Manchester United and invested in Vigorous membership supermarket."

Upon hearing this, Murdoch immediately looked at Hideki Hanyu next to him.

When it comes to Vigorous membership supermarket, Murdoch knows that this British investment joint venture company must have a close connection with Hideki Hanyu.

He never imagined that Hideki Hanyu had infiltrated the British Satellite Broadcasting Company without anyone noticing.

This is definitely huge bad news for him and Sky TV.

Just at this time, the head of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company took the initiative to explain to Murdoch.

"The British Investment Alliance joined the British Satellite Broadcasting Company not long ago. They took over the shares held by the Virgin Group."

"Why didn't you notify me!" Murdoch was obviously anxious and spoke in a tone as if he was treating a subordinate.

Naturally, the head of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company was quite displeased when he heard such a tone.

The person in charge bluntly said, "This is an internal matter of British Satellite Broadcasting Company. It has nothing to do with Mr. Murdoch. We are not obliged to inform you."

After that, the person in charge looked at the representatives of the Sky TV and Abovecloud TV teams and asked, "Do you have anything else to say about the merger?"

The representative of Sky TV looked at Murdoch first, and found that his boss said nothing, so he shook his head.

"We don't have any more."

Sky TV, which is at a disadvantage, has nothing to say, and even less needs to be said about Abovecloud TV, which is in the upper hand.

"Neither did we."

As soon as the representative of the Abovecloud TV team finished speaking, the head of the British satellite broadcasting company announced.

"In that case, today's meeting ends here. I will inform you as soon as there is any news about the merger."

……

At the entrance of the British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation, after Hideki Hanyu said goodbye to the Abovecloud TV team, he saw Murdoch getting ready to get in the car.

He thought Murdoch would say something to him.

But when Marco stopped the car in front of him, Murdoch just glanced at him and got in the car and drove away.

After getting in the car, Hideki Hanyu said to Olivia Hurley beside him with some boredom.

"I thought it would take a long time in the UK, but now it seems that it may not be long before the merger is concluded."

Olivia Hurley looked at Hanyu Hideki with admiration, "It's all because you are so outstanding, sir."

"Mrs. Haley wasn't like that before."

Hideki Hanyu lifts Olivia Hurley's chin.

Olivia Hurley seemed like a little pet being pampered by its owner, and asked obediently, "What was I like before?"

"I still like your noble and reserved aristocratic demeanor."

As soon as Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, Olivia Hurley immediately sat up straight, raised her neck, put on the posture of an English lady, and asked in an authentic London accent.

"Is that so? Mr. Seraphim."

"Yes, that's it, keep it up, or you'll become boring to me too."

Hideki Hanyu showed a satisfied smile on his face.

However, the next moment, he grabbed Olivia Hurley's hair, pulled her mature and beautiful, yet noble and elegant face in front of him, and kissed her hard.

After a long time, the two separated, and Hanyu Hideki showed a happy expression, obviously enjoying the feeling of controlling a noble and elegant lady.

"Mr. Seraphim, do you like me?"

"Of course I do."

The scumbag answered without hesitation, but as for what he liked, that was unknown.

He then added, "Perhaps the biggest gain from my visit to the UK is not the merger of British Satellite Broadcasting and Abovecloud TV."

"What is that?" Olivia Hurley asked curiously.

Hanyu Hideki looked at Olivia Hurley and said with a mysterious smile, "Of course it's Mrs. Hurley."

After hearing what Hanyu Hideki said, Olivia Hurley understood that Hanyu Hideki might just be trying to make her happy, or perhaps the deeper meaning of his words was not directed at her.

However, she has completely become a "captive" of Hanyu Hideki and has fallen deeply into the love web woven by Hanyu Hideki, so she couldn't help but feel ecstatic about these words.

"gentlemen……"

The woman was so moved that she threw herself into Hanyu Hideki's arms.

But the next moment, when she saw Hanyu Hideki's dissatisfied eyes, she immediately stopped her actions and resumed the demeanor of an upper-class lady.

"Mr. Seraphim, it's my honor to be liked by you."

Seeing the contrast between humbleness and nobility in Olivia Hurley, Hideki Hanyu couldn't help laughing.

"Haha... interesting... Mrs. Hurley, I like you even more."

Olivia Hurley remained reserved and said, "Then please like me a little more, Mr. Seraphim."

By the time the two men had reached this point in their conversation, the vehicle had already returned to the house in the Kensington Gardens neighborhood.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu got off the car, he saw a girl rushing towards him.

Who else but Kate Beckinsale.

The girl who hadn't seen him for a few days rushed into Hanyu Hideki's arms, hugged him and expressed her longing for him.

"I miss you. It's been so long since we last met. Do you miss me?"

Young girls are always full of fantasies about love, even if she knows that the person she likes is a playboy like Hanyu Hideki who will never have a future.

"Of course I miss you too." Facing the affectionate girl, the scumbag said sweet words against his will.

Seeing this, Olivia Hurley next to her gave a disdainful smile and walked straight into the house.

After a long time, Hanyu Hideki and the girl walked into the house.

But judging from the girl's messy lipstick, it was obvious that the two of them had been intimate outside.

"Please come swim with me," Kate Beckinsale pleaded coquettishly.

Walking into the cloakroom, Hanyu Hideki agreed casually, "No problem, but I have a meeting all day and need to take a shower first. You go to the swimming pool and wait for me."

"Okay, I'll wait for you. Be sure to come quickly."

The girl grabbed a swimsuit from the cloakroom and ran towards the room where the swimming pool was.

Hideki Hanyu did not lie to the girl. He changed into a yukata and went to the bathroom.

Then, just as he lay down in the bathtub, the bathroom door opened, and Olivia Hurley, wearing the same bathrobe as last night, walked in barefoot.

The mature and beautiful woman locked the door with her backhand and then stepped directly into the bathtub.

Seeing the woman touching him, Hanyu Hideki reminded her, "I still have to go swimming with Kate."

The busy beautiful woman raised her head and said with a noble and arrogant attitude, "Mr. Seraphim, I don't like to hear you mention other women at this time."

"Haha...Interesting..."

wow-

Amidst the huge splash of water, Hideki Hanyu turned over and stood up.

……

May 30th.

The British satellite broadcaster called Abovecloud TV and Sky TV to attend another meeting a day after the first meeting.

This conference is not a direct competition between Abovecloud TV and Sky TV.

Instead, the head of British Satellite Broadcasting and IBA officials questioned both parties on a series of post-merger issues.

As far as this meeting is concerned, the performances of both sides can be said to be evenly matched, with each having its own advantages and disadvantages.

After all, News Corporation is not a weakling. It is not possible for Murdoch to become a global entertainment and media tycoon in another time and space.

The first day's meeting was simply a lack of preparation, and we were caught off guard by Hideki Hanyu's Abovecloud TV.

But the problem is that the disadvantage on the first day is already a fact, and even if we can make some progress now, it will be difficult to make up for the disadvantage.

Murdoch and the Sky TV team's intention was also very clear. Since the situation could not be salvaged in a short time, they would prolong the negotiation time and use time to dilute Abovecloud TV's advantage on the first day of the meeting.

But how could Hideki Hanyu not see this idea?

Of course he would not let Murdoch's attempt to delay time succeed.

Moreover, he was very busy and had too many important tasks to deal with, so it was impossible for him to stay in the UK for a long time just for the merger case.

So, the time came to the last day of May.

As another boring and fruitless meeting draws to a close.

When the head of the British satellite broadcasting company asked representatives from Abovecloud TV and Sky TV if they had anything to add.

Without waiting for the representatives of both sides to speak, Hanyu Hideki stood up and spoke.

"I have something to say."

Hideki Hanyu's move was completely unexpected by everyone.

After all, Hanyu Hideki has never expressed his opinions at the meeting so far.

Therefore, for a moment, everyone's attention was focused on Hideki Hanyu.

Under everyone's attention, Hanyu Hideki slowly spoke.

“At this point in the meeting, I believe everyone has seen that Abovecloud TV has a clear advantage in terms of sincerity in the merger, technical strength, and future development plans after the merger.

Although I understand that such a complex and large-scale merger cannot be decided at an airport meeting, it requires more and more comprehensive consultations and negotiations.

But I still think that the sooner a decision is made on this merger, the better it will be for both the merging parties and the losing party.

It not only saves time and experience, but also saves money, and can also allow the merged company to get back on track as soon as possible and get out of the current predicament as soon as possible.

So in order to convince you to make a decision as soon as possible, I am willing to sign a bet agreement on behalf of Abovecloud TV and British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation. "

As if to help his boss, the representative of the British Investment Union Company immediately asked, "Mr. Hanyu, I wonder what kind of bet agreement you want to sign."

"Quite simply, if BBC chooses to merge with Abovecloud TV, we are confident that the combined company will be profitable within three years.

If this is not possible, we promise to buy out the shares held by other investors at the highest share price of the previous British Satellite Broadcasting Company transaction within the maximum scope of the British official restrictions. "

When Hanyu Hideki said these words, the expression on his face was extremely confident.

Although gambling agreements are very normal in business cooperation, if possible, Hideki Hanyu is actually unwilling to engage in gambling and prefers to win in normal competition.

But in the current situation, if we don't win the competition with Murdoch and Sky TV as soon as possible, and if we are really dragged down by Murdoch, unexpected situations may really occur.

Especially when Hideki Hanyu cannot stay in the UK for a long time.

Therefore, he could only use his final trump card and end the battle quickly.

As soon as he said this, there was an uproar in the conference room.

No one expected that Hideki Hanyu would actually propose such a bet agreement.

Although Abovecloud TV and Sky TV have put forward various suggestions on how to improve their operating difficulties after the merger, neither the British satellite TV company nor the parties that put forward the suggestions have confidence that they can turn losses into profits in a short period of time.

Perhaps it should be said that in the current market environment, they cannot even see any opportunity to make a profit.

After all, among all the people present, except Hideki Hanyu, no one knew that a league called "Premier League" was about to be born.

Therefore, no one can know what kind of changes the Premier League will bring to the British television media industry.

In another time and space, Sky TV made the most successful pay satellite TV station in the world by betting on the success of the Premier League.

Therefore, when Hideki Hanyu's betting agreement was announced, all parties were shocked and their reactions were different.

First of all, the many investors of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company were naturally very happy.

After all, the gambling agreement proposed by Hideki Hanyu is a sure win for them.

If the bet is completed and the merged company is profitable, the shares they hold will naturally be more valuable, and they can even consider pushing the company to go public.

But if the bet fails and the new company is unable to make a profit, Hideki Hanyu will definitely cover the losses for them.

After all, the transaction price promised by Hideki Hanyu is not the current stock price, nor the stock price in future transactions, but the highest transaction price in the past.

When British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation was first established, it was not like the hot potato that no one wants to take over now. At that time, it was still a popular company with a gratifying stock price.

If the stock price was traded at that time, many investors would have ignored currency exchange rates, time depreciation and other factors and could have made a small profit.

So when Hideki Hanyu's bet agreement came out, it instantly overwhelmed all other competing factors and conditions, and successfully made all investors of British satellite broadcasting companies vote in favor of Abovecloud TV.

The confidence that Hideki Hanyu showed through the betting agreement also successfully impressed the IBA officials, making them inclined to choose Abovecloud TV.

Then everyone's eyes turned to the Sky TV team and Murdoch, wanting to see whether Murdoch would compete with Hideki Hanyu over the bet agreement.

But the problem is that Murdoch didn't even consider any bet agreement at that time.

After all, Murdoch had to rack his brains to persuade the News Corporation board of directors to assume more of the debt of the British Satellite Broadcasting Company.

Now this bet agreement looks even more outrageous and there seems little chance of completion. If it is submitted to the board of directors of News Corporation, I am afraid those investors will think Murdoch is crazy.

That’s right, Murdoch was indeed looking at Hanyu Hideki as if he were a madman.

Murdoch felt that Hideki Hanyu was not a normal businessman at all. He did business without paying any attention to the logic of reality, as if he had escaped from a mental hospital.

And Murdoch really couldn't help but say this to Hideki Hanyu.

"You are such a madman!"

After that, he told the head of British satellite broadcasting company directly, "Sky TV has nothing to say."

Immediately afterwards, Murdoch led the team away.

……

Kensington Gardens Street Mansion.

Olivia Hurley returned from the meeting and saw Hideki Hanyu asking his assistant to arrange a private jet flight to America tomorrow.

Then he asked, "Are you not going to continue to follow up on the merger?"

Hanyu Hideki replied, “If we can’t win in this situation, then there is no point for me to stay in the UK.”

Olivia Hurley asked, "Aren't you afraid that Murdoch will also agree to the bet?"

“Haha, Murdoch has called me a lunatic. Do you think the News Corporation’s board of directors will agree to Murdoch competing with a lunatic?

What's more, even if Murdoch can convince the News Corporation board of directors, it will be good news for me.

Because if the competition is limited to the gambling agreement, it is equivalent to abandoning the tug-of-war and returning the competition to the competition of "money".

To me, that is an advantage that Murdoch can never overcome.”

Looking at Hideki Hanyu's confident look, Olivia Hurley couldn't help but feel confused and fascinated again.

Hanyu Hideki ignored the woman’s reaction and directly ordered, “You come back to North America with me, and the rest of the work will be handled by the Abovecloud TV team.

Don't forget the prince, let Derek and Ovid stay, and the greatest credit for facilitating the merger must be given to the prince."

Olivia Hurley asked, "Don't you want a little fame?"

"I am a foreigner, what is the use of gaining this kind of fame in England?"

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he turned around and walked upstairs.

Olivia Hurley pressed, "What are you going to do next sir?"

Hanyu Hideki's reply came.

"I'm leaving tomorrow, so of course I want to spend one last moment with my little lover."

(End of this chapter)