Chapter 475: Still No Sincerity (Updated Today)

Chapter 475: Still No Sincerity (Updated Today)

Reading the plan is time-consuming and energy-consuming.

Because the plan letter means cooperation, and business cooperation involves money, the result is that a contract must be signed.

Having said that, although Runa Igarashi was involved in contracts worth tens of billions or more and was overwhelmed by the huge numbers, she could still keep a calm eye on contracts of hundreds of millions and billions.

Kurosawa Hikaru looked through the filtered planning documents and felt very happy.

He felt like the boss of a big company. He traveled around on weekdays and took time out to go back and forth to the company. He also had a beautiful secretary by his side to handle the stacked contracts.

"yes."

"I want to ask Mr. Zero Hour about this first. I wonder if he is free."

Igarashi Runa received a call. After a simple conversation, she pressed her finger on the phone and said:

"Kurosawa, Sony said they hope to interview again tomorrow."

"Give me the phone."

Kurosawa Hikaru, who was reading the plan with his legs crossed, was silent for a while, stretched out his hand and said.

"Who are you?"

After receiving the phone, Kurosawa Hikaru was the first to ask.

"Mr. Zero Hour, my name is Takeda Ema. We met in the morning."

The person on the other end of the phone was surprisingly one of the three people who came to negotiate the contract on behalf of Sony this morning, Takeda Ema.

"I'll be free tomorrow morning, but whether or not we need an interview depends on the conditions you offer and whether you're sincere."

After confirming his identity, Kurosawa was not polite and said bluntly.

"Mr. Zero Hour, we have absolutely no intention of fooling you, and the conditions this time will definitely satisfy you."

"Oh? What conditions did Sony offer this time?"

Hearing her confident tone, Kurosawa twitched the corners of his lips and asked.

"The guaranteed minimum price of the contract has been increased to 30 billion, and other conditions and requirements remain unchanged."

When Takeda Ema faced his problems, he was not afraid to speak out and was full of confidence.

It is indeed better to negotiate the terms first, then have an interview, further discuss the details, and then sign the contract, as it will not waste the time of both parties.

A contract with a minimum guarantee of 30 billion yen is a super-large contract that can shock the industry globally.

Because Kurosawa Hikaru turned on the loudspeaker smoothly, Igarashi Runa on the side heard 30 billion, and her beautiful eyes widened.

As long as the conditions and requirements remained unchanged, he only refused once. In less than a day, the price soared to 30 billion... No wonder Kurosawa said Sony was not sincere.

"Is this considered sincerity?"

However, when Kurosawa Hikaru heard the price, he was still dissatisfied and frowned.

He thought Sony was rejected once, realized the problem, and would take a serious attitude when asking for cooperation a second time. But this is the result?

"Isn't this sincerity?"

Takeda Ema, who was still confident at first, was made less confident by his dissatisfied and questioning tone.

The board of directors discussed it all afternoon and finalized the requirements and conditions of the new contract. They conducted repeated research and submitted the information for approval. When the price was finally presented, she was shocked.

Because she has never seen the decision-making speed of the upper management be so fast... I am afraid it is because the two powerful enemies, Apple and Penguin, are eyeing the results.

"It doesn't count."

Kurosawa Hikaru said firmly.

"Then what does it take to be sincere?"

Takeda Ema only felt that his world view, outlook on life, and values ​​had collapsed, but based on his professional instinct of communication, he still asked patiently.

"If the price is increased several times according to your company's requirements, I may agree."

Kurosawa Hikaru made a rough estimate and was not sure about it.

"How many times?"

Takeda Ema took a breath of air and felt her head buzzing.

How many times 30 billion? Isn’t that hundreds of billions? Did he think the money was brought by the strong wind?

Let alone 100 billion, even 30 billion, she had never seen so much money in her life.

"If you don't want to pay such a price, you can lower your requirements appropriately. According to your company's requirements, my price is this, and I may not agree."

Kurosawa Hikaru didn't think that what he said was shocking, he just conveyed his thoughts.

"..."

Takeda Ema realized that he was not joking, and was speechless for a moment.

"This is not something you can decide. Just convey my request to me. If your company is willing to agree to my request, then call us. If not, there is no need to call."

Kurosawa Hikaru knew that her position and status were not high, so he hung up the phone forcefully without talking nonsense to her.

"Kurosawa, are you serious? 30 billion will be doubled several times."

Seeing him hang up the phone, Igarashi Runa couldn't help but ask.

"Of course I'm serious."

Kurosawa nodded and affirmed.

"How could they agree to such conditions..."

"They are likely to agree, because the contract proposed by Sony is conservatively estimated to make hundreds of billions."

"Can they make that much?"

Igarashi Runa didn't understand and was shocked.

"Let me calculate an account for you. You will understand after listening to it."

Kurosawa Hikaru saw that she didn't understand, and after thinking about it, he simply explained it to her clearly so that she wouldn't be shocked all the time.

"good."

When Runa Igarashi saw that he wanted to explain, he was naturally all ears.

After a pause, Kurosawa gathered his thoughts, took a pen and paper on the table next to him, and explained to her in detail while writing:

“The superficial benefits of Sony’s contract are the copyright of 10 songs, 50% of the profits from album sales, and the promotion of streaming music software.

The first is song copyright. The physical record market is sluggish. Sony's revenue last year was US$770 million, which is about 100 billion yen, which can be converted into Sony selling 30 million albums.

Just assume that I sell 3 million copies of an album every year and 30 million copies in 10 years. According to a 55% share, a simple and rough calculation is a profit of 50 billion.

But in fact, what Sony's contract asked me for was not the copyright of an album or 10 songs, but 60 songs. "

"60 songs?"

Igarashi Runa was confused and couldn't help interrupting.

Isn’t this buying ten songs? Why did it become 60 songs?

"Sony's requirement for me is to shoot at least two promotional shoots a year, which is also the image spokesperson. A new album every two years is considered to have 10 songs in each album, that is 50 songs."

Kurosawa Hikaru glanced at her and explained.

Such sales were underestimated by him because the performance of his perfect piano was so explosive.

Now, even if he puts aside the classic masterpieces from his previous life, he can still play with the sound of nature.

"I see."

Igarashi Runa looked at the illustrations he drew in circles as he spoke, and understood immediately.

Immediately, Kurosawa Hikaru continued to explain to her.

"Even if there are 5 albums, each album sells 10 million copies, that is 50 million copies, which is 160 billion in sales."

"Sony's revenue from the streaming media market last year was 6.37 billion US dollars, which is equivalent to 875.4 billion yen. This market is far better than the physical album market, which is the trend of the times. The larger the number, the harder it is to calculate. Just treat my album sales as Let’s say 10 billion in revenue a year, that’s 100 billion.

However, for Sony, the most valuable aspect of this contract is that it can help Sony consolidate its position as the number one streaming media company, and its value is difficult to estimate. "

"180 billion?"

Igarashi Runa looked at the calculation he wrote down on paper, (500+800+500=Sony's profit), and was immediately shocked.

She couldn't afford it early because Sony took the initiative to seek cooperation and actively contacted her. In fact, she could vaguely feel that Sony must have an agenda and be able to make money.

But what she didn't expect was that Sony could make so much money.

"Do you understand now why I said they were insincere?"

Seeing her shocked expression, Kurosawa felt a little funny and cute.

"Understood."

Igarashi Runa nodded.

Kurosawa's calculation of accounts this time, coupled with the illustrations, was equivalent to putting the answer in her mouth.

No wonder Kurosawa heard the asking prices of 13 billion and 30 billion, but still felt that Sony was not sincere and the price was too low.

Suddenly, she thought of another level, and her heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate.

Because Sony and Zero Hour Firm share a 55-50 split, that is to say, no matter how much Sony can make, Zero Hour Firm will do the same.

"Sony can earn at least 180 billion. If you want to share 150 billion after being given 30 billion, it is completely wishful thinking. And this is my more conservative estimate. If Sony signs this contract with me, their profit will be at least 300 billion."

Seeing that she really understood this time, Kurosawa Hikaru did not forget to add.

"Is this still conservative? What if it's a radical estimate?"

Igarashi Runa was once again shocked by the number he said and asked.

"For Sony, the value of cooperation with us is at least 600 billion."

Kurosawa Hikaru thought for a moment and made a bold guess.

Sony's music division, Sony Music Entertainment, had a turnover of 1.37 trillion and a profit of 265 billion last year.

Putting aside these superficial figures, market influence, equity, company image, industry status, comprehensive copyright operations and other comprehensive aspects, if you cooperate with him, for Sony, this value is calculated as 600 billion, which is not excessive at all.

"Wow……"

Igarashi Runa didn't even know what expression to use to react, she just felt dumbfounded.

She had already expected that working with a giant company like Sony would definitely make a lot of money... But isn't this too crazy? Is this how money is made?

"Anyway, I'll be the one to decide this contract. You just have to watch it."

Seeing her shocked expression, Kurosawa Hikaru was a little amused and warned her.

This cooperation, it is no exaggeration to say, is the most important cooperation for Zero Hour Firm.

He is not completely sure of his own value. After all, he has been a salesperson for a long time and is not an industry insider. He doesn't have much time to investigate, and he doesn't know much about the entertainment and music circles.

However, after he took over the business plan and relied on his financial knowledge and conducted market research, he still had a rough understanding of his own value.

I just want to eat cake with him for 30 billion. What kind of sincerity is this?

You know, there is market competition between Sony, Apple, and Penguin.

Competitive pressure will invisibly raise prices. For these three companies, signing a contract with him will definitely make a profit as long as the price is not too outrageous.

In fact, Zero Hour Agency can actually not cooperate with the three companies, but sell the album independently, and can hold all profits in its hands.

Unfortunately, Zero Hour Agency is too small. It has just been established and there are not many employees. It is very difficult to independently produce and sell albums in many aspects.

In the first ten years, first cooperate with one of these three large companies to maximize profits.

In the second decade, when you have enough funds and connections, you can choose to sell independently, and Zero Hour Agency will be able to transform into a behemoth in the music industry.

"You make the decision... So how much do they offer to satisfy you? 100 billion yen is not a small amount. Even for big companies like Sony, Penguin, and Apple, it is not easy for them to pay it out in one go."

Realizing the importance of this cooperation, Igarashi Runa completely put aside the idea of ​​interrupting and gesticulating, and was just curious.

She wanted to know how this cooperation would end.

Although she has never worked at Sony, she knows that the amount of liquidity a company can actually use is not as much as people think.

During this time, she was busy after work every day, reading books and checking information to recharge herself, hoping to become a qualified boss.

"100 billion yen seems like a lot, but in fact it's just that. Any acquisition of a company would cost them more than this kind of cooperation."

Kurosawa Hikaru has a different view on this.

Perhaps 100 billion yen, for many Neon companies, cannot afford such a large amount of money.

But for Sony, Penguin, and Apple, this little money is of no consequence at all.

"indeed."

Although Igarashi Runa was shocked, she agreed after thinking about it.

Thinking about it carefully, the companies she knew were not on the same level as super large companies like Sony, Penguin, and Apple.

However, what she didn't realize for a moment was that...this concept was actually not equivalent.

You must know that for any large enterprise, acquiring a company is a strategic decision and a major strategic move.

"Actually, their asking price is not the most important. The key is other conditions, such as sales sharing. If a company can offer a ratio of 73 or 82, let alone 30 billion, I will sign the contract even if it is 13 billion. Anyway, We are not in a hurry for money.”

The more Kurosawa pondered, the clearer his ideas became.

Buying out at a fixed price is just a stepping stone to cooperation. It would be nice to see the sincerity of cooperation.

The bulk of the profit from this cooperation lies in the share.

Of course, if a company is willing to give a very high price, it is not impossible for it to package and sell it directly.

At this moment, Igarashi Runa's cell phone rang, and she picked it up and took a look.

"Penguin or apple?"

This cooperation is of great importance, Kurosawa Hikaru asked more concerned.

Although he said he was not interested in money, he would still be very interested in a lot of money.

After all, the balance in his bank card is not so large that money is just a number.

"It's Chizuru, do I want to pick it up?"

Igarashi Runa shook her head and pointed the phone screen at him on the side of her wrist for him to see, feeling a little nervous.

"Definitely pick it up. Why not? We are working and not in bed. Are we still afraid that she will catch you? And she knows that I am with you. I told her last night that I will talk about work with you today. "

Kurosawa Hikaru discovered that Remarks was really Chizuru, and when he noticed her nervousness, he immediately felt happy.

"You should have told me earlier."

Igarashi Runa reacted and realized that there was no need to be nervous. She coughed twice to hide her embarrassment and rolled her eyes at him.

Immediately, she answered the phone and spoke proactively:

"Chizuru, what's wrong?"

"Runa, how was the contract negotiation today?"

Although there was no amplification, Kurosawa Hikaru's hearing was very keen. When he pricked his ears, he heard Chizuru's voice coming from the microphone.

"The talks are not very good. Sony, Penguin, and Apple are not sincere. We still have to wait and see what happens next."

Igarashi Runa shook her head and responded.

"Everything comes easy, don't worry. Is Kurosawa with you? Or has he gone back?"

"He's with me, he hasn't gone home yet."

"You asked him to look at his phone. I sent him a message, but he didn't look at it."

"Did you call me just to show him the message you sent?"

"right."

"You're going too far. You called me, but you ended up calling someone else."

At the same time, after hearing their conversation, Kurosawa Hikaru also took out his mobile phone from his pocket and opened Line to read the message.

Because he has too many girlfriends and is always with a certain girl. In order to avoid being seen and making people jealous, he rarely reads messages unless he is free or returns home.

Looking at it, he found that Sister Qianhe had really sent a message:

"Kurosawa, the Mercedes-Benz dealership sent me a message saying that they contacted you, but you didn't answer the phone or reply to the message."

"The car dealer said that the Maybach we ordered will arrive at 5:27 this afternoon, and asked you when to pick up the car."

"Tomorrow."

When Kurosawa Hikaru saw these two messages, his heart moved and he immediately replied.

Just kidding, since the ordered car has arrived, of course the sooner you drive it, the better.

Today’s update, this chapter is more complicated to write