My 1999

Although the decline is not as big as that of Universal Music and Warner Music due to revenue, the sun is setting in the eyes of rating agencies.

S\u0026P and Moody's dropped directly from AA to B+, which is better than junk stocks, but it is limited.

In order to open up the Japanese online music market, Xu Liang began to acquire the equity of Aibex at bargain prices.

USEN Telecom, the latter's major shareholder, quickly sold its 22.38% stake. After exceeding the limit, it directly made an invitation to acquire Aibex.

Because the price was not very high, we failed in the end.

However, Hongmeng still acquired 43% of the shares of Aibex Group, which also became a subsidiary of Hongmeng Music.

With the rich music copyrights of iBex, Hongmeng Music Network has completely opened up the music download market.

In just three to five years, it has become the largest online music website in Japan.

With the help of Hongmeng, the overseas expansion of Aibex Group is also going smoothly. In addition to Japan, it has already established a firm foothold in Greater China, Thailand and Indonesia.

Today, Aibex Group is the largest independent music company in Asia.

Bandai Namco, Aibex and Merlot are also assets under the "Xu Family Trust No. 9" that Xu Liang left to Fukuda Xinmei.

Based on the current market value of both parties.

The total value of the trust is currently around $2.5 billion.

Bandai Namco has a market capitalization of US$5.4 billion.

Aibex has a market capitalization of US$1.2 billion.

Miller is not listed on the market, but based on revenue, its valuation is approximately US$300 million.

Looking at Aibex's information, Xu Liang had a hint of thought in his eyes.

The night passed quickly.

the next day.

Xu Liang had breakfast, played with his son for a while and then left.

Aibex's headquarters is in Shibuya, not far from the Miller office area.

As both companies under the Xu family, the two companies often cooperate.

In addition to its own artists, most of the film and television dramas invested by Meile are selected from Aibex.

The latter has more than 500 artists under its umbrella and is the largest artist management company in Japan. It also has an artist training school. There is no shortage of actors at all, only opportunities.

Looking at the big boss coming out of the car, Matsuura Katsuto took two steps forward quickly.

"President."

"Matsuura, we meet again."

"Since our last farewell, I haven't seen the president for more than a year. Matsuura misses him very much. This time you come, you must stay for a while." Matsuura Katsuto's tone was filled with excitement.

Of course, the performance component is mostly there.

But it's still somewhat sincere.

In 2004, after a conflict broke out between him and Tatsumi Yida, the president of AVEX Group, the big boss Xu Liang directly dismissed the latter from his post, straightened him up and put him in the position of president.

This kind of trust makes him very grateful to this day.

In fact, the reason why Xu Liang happily captured Yita Tatsumi instead of him was not because of his trust in him.

But it depends on who can bring benefits to yourself and who can make more money for yourself.

Yida Tatsumi is a film and television broker who is good at liaising in the international entertainment market to attract investment for film and television projects.

But Xu Liang is not short of money. What he wants is someone who can bring development to the company in a down-to-earth manner.

In this regard, Matsuura Katsuto clearly has the advantage.

As a music producer who has single-handedly produced well-known singers such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Big Infinity Band, Hitomi Furuya, SPEED and Little Things Band, Matsuura Katsuto can undoubtedly bring more profits to the record company 'Aveex Group' .

Especially since Yida Tatsumi is 64, the sun has set.

And Matsuura Katsuto is 40 years old, which is the peak period of a man's career.

The development of Aibex Group also proves that he made the right choice.

The latter's revenue has grown from 32.7 billion yen in 2004 to 24.5 billion yen in the second quarter of 2006, and is expected to exceed 50 billion yen for the whole year.

Patting Matsuura Katsuto's shoulder, Xu Liang smiled.

"With you in the company, I feel relieved. There is no need to waste extra time."

"You're too kind."

"Let's go in."

"Hi."

As the number one independent record company in Japan, the headquarters of Avex Group is an 18-story independent office building.

The construction area is about 38,600 square meters.

The office of the chairman of the Aibex Group, that is, the president, is on the top floor.

This is specially reserved for Xu Liang.

Although he rarely comes back, no matter which company he owns, he will always leave such an office.

Sitting on the sofa, looking out the window at the bustling Shibuya.

After a moment, he turned around and looked at Matsuura Katsuto, who was standing respectfully behind.

He invited him to sit down on the sofa next to him.

"I read the semi-annual report of Aibex Group that you submitted. It's very good. Your bonus will be doubled this year."

"Thank you, President."

"You deserve this. I will never be stingy with people who can create profits for the company."

There was a pause.

"As for your proposal of setting up an 'Aibex Music Website', I agree, but forget about the 'Music TV Station'."

We are about to enter the mobile Internet era.

Music TV stations are already outdated and there is absolutely no need to develop them.

"Rather than a music station, I hope you can set up a 'video website'."

"Video website? Don't you already have YouTube?"

"There are long videos and short videos on video websites. YouTube is a short video. I want you to set up a long video website that plays TV series, documentaries, anime and variety shows.

For example, Netflix in the United States."

Shengren Matsuura looked surprised.

"Are you surprised?"

"Yes. Netflix is ​​also your company."

Xu Liang took a sip of the teacup, with a bit of melancholy in his words.

"Although it is said that art has no borders on the surface, it actually does. Whether it is TV series or music, local companies always understand the needs of their own people better.

So, I don't object to you running a long video website in Japan, and I even welcome it."

"I understand. I will come up with a plan for operating a long video website as soon as possible."

Xu Liang nodded slightly.

"I plan to merge Avex and Melo. What do you think?"

Looking at the big boss with deep eyes, as if he could see through people's hearts, Shengren Matsuura was shocked and said quickly.

"President, no matter what decision you make, I will faithfully implement it and do my best to do the best."

Xu Liang smiled and put down the teacup in his hand.

"Matsuura, this is what I value most about you, you are smart, capable and know how to behave."

"You are too kind."

Xu Liang: "Nakajima is a very good agent, but she is not a qualified professional manager. Although Melo produced a hit like "Bleach" in a year after inheriting the assets of Hongmeng Entertainment.

But this is the legacy of the Hongmeng era and has nothing to do with Melo.

So I plan to merge Melo's film and television production business with Avex, and establish the "Avex Entertainment Group" on the basis of the two. The group has eight sections: music, film, television, animation, artist management, video websites, planning and development (artist schools, idol stores, etc.), and performance design (planning, production, and operation of concerts and activities).

Music will still remain under the label of "Avex", which is responsible for music production and distribution.

The rest will be under the label of Avex.

You will serve as the president of Avex Entertainment, and Nakajima will serve as the vice president, responsible for artist management and planning and development business."

Although Yoshiko Nakajima is not good at business operations, as a professional agent, artist management and planning and development are obviously her best areas.

Seeing how thoroughly she understood his preferences and how well she served him, I knew that this woman was a smart person who could accurately grasp a man's G-spot.

"I will inject 5 billion yen into your capital to help the development of the new group."

I had originally promised Yoshiko Nakajima to inject 5 billion yen, and now it was just the right time to take it out.

"Don't worry, I will do my best to develop Avex Entertainment better."

Matsuura Katsuto said hurriedly.

Based on the subsequent development of Avex, Xu Liang still believed in his promise.

"Based on your understanding, is it possible to establish a new cinema chain in Japan now?"

"President plans to establish a cinema chain company?"

"I have this idea, but the film market in Japan has been developed for many years and is very mature in all aspects. It may be difficult to enter again."

Matsuura Katsuto: "It is indeed not easy to start from scratch. Japanese people like to go to fixed cinemas. It is a bit late for us to join now.

If we acquire it, it will not only save a lot of energy, but also strengthen the company's strength.

And it is also most suitable for a world-class tycoon like you."

When he said the last word, his words were full of respect.

Xu Liang glanced at him.

"Acquisitions can indeed save energy, but among the five companies, Toho, Shochiku, Kadokawa Pictures, Nikkatsu and Toei, Nikkatsu is an adult film and television company, so it can be abandoned.

Each of the other four is difficult to deal with."

Toho Co., Ltd. was established in 1937 by the merger of Tokyo Takarazuka Theater and Toho Film Company. It is one of the five major film companies in Japan.

It has a strong lineup of writers, directors, and actors, and has produced and released many well-known films, such as the "Godzilla" series and "Detective Conan".

Shochiku Co., Ltd. was established in 1920, and its business scope spans the performing arts and film industries.

Shochiku Pictures has filmed famous films such as "Tora-san's Story" and "Departures", and its opening animation is set against the backdrop of Mount Fuji. It is an important presence in the Japanese film industry.

Kadokawa Pictures Co., Ltd. was formerly Daiei Co., Ltd., and was changed to Kadokawa Pictures after the war. It produced classic works such as "The Chase" and "Zatoichi". Kadokawa Pictures is also one of the five major film companies in Japan.

Nikkatsu Co., Ltd. was founded in 1912 and shoots a wide range of themes, including modern, historical and youth-oriented films.

The biggest feature of Nikkatsu films is that they borrow scenes from Hollywood, French and Italian films and repackage them into Japanese films.

At the same time, Nikkatsu is also the largest adult film company in Japan.

Toei Co., Ltd. was founded in 1949. In addition to film production and distribution.

Toei also operates cinemas, movie studios, satellite TV and film rentals and other related businesses. It is also the initiator and major shareholder of Japan's top TV station "Asahi TV".

Special effects dramas produced by Toei Animation, such as "Kamen Rider" and "Super Sentai", have a wide influence in Japan and around the world.

"President, I think we can find a way with Shochiku and Kadokawa."

Toei and Toho are too powerful, with a wide range of businesses, many involvements, and deep roots among the Japanese people.

If you want to acquire them, you not only need money, but also face politically unpredictable risks.

"In addition to integrating the two companies, you should pay more attention to Shochiku and Kadokawa."

Xu Liang planned to see if he could find an opportunity to acquire one of these two companies during the subprime mortgage crisis.

"Hi."