"There are risks, but high risks also mean high profits. If a company wants to develop, it must bear certain risks. In addition to risks, focusing on quality can also be a hedge." Chen Zhiwen nodded.
Doing business naturally involves risks. Doing business in the automobile industry has even greater risks. It requires a large sum of money to build a factory for research and development, and it also requires a certain amount of market expenses. If quality problems arise in the future and the automobile factory needs to recall, that will be enough for a medium-sized company to Large-scale auto parts companies have been severely damaged or even closed down.
Therefore, many auto parts companies have been developing for many years, and their scale has always been that way, as stable as an old dog, while some companies have taken larger steps. If the management level is high and the quality control is good, they can develop quickly. If there is a problem, , it may go bankrupt, which depends on the boss's style of doing things.
This is the case in the automobile industry. The profits are absolutely high, but the risks are also high.
However, for Chen Zhiwen, this risk is not too big. If he continues to spend money, he will have to enter the parts industry of these cars. This is also a part of the automobile industry. Although it is only parts, among the world's top 500 companies in later generations, the automobile industry will There are many parts companies, many of which are powerful enough to be on par with major automobile companies.
Although his prophetic role has no advantage in terms of the core technology of cars, it is different with car parts. When electronic technology develops to a certain level, various types of electronic products will need to be installed on all types of cars, especially auxiliary safety, In terms of in-car entertainment, etc., everyone basically started from scratch in the 1970s. As long as they continue to research and develop in this field, they will have the opportunity to become a parts company with a certain say.
However, this kind of industry that relies on technological foundation to become a giant needs to develop in ten years. It is just testing the waters now. Even if it develops well, it may not start to pay off until the 1990s. Compared with The return rate for Midea's gaming business, future computers, Hong Kong real estate and even some future investments in the Mainland is too low.
However, once it is stabilized and successful, it will not be eliminated as easily as electronic products. Even with the rise of electric vehicles, as long as gearboxes are not developed, other products will be able to live well. Besides, gearboxes are not worth many cars. Even the factory can't develop it. Mercedes-Benz's gearboxes often have various problems, and he won't waste money on research and development.
"In that case, when the time is right, I will visit several major automobile companies in Europe." Baistin promised. In fact, as long as you are willing to spend money, it will not be difficult to at least get in touch with their purchasing departments. What happens next? Just do it this way, follow the step-by-step process to enter other people's supply chains. As long as you continue and your own technology is not bad, you will always have a chance to succeed.
The most core factor is to build relationships with senior executives of large automobile manufacturers. The cost involved may be higher than investing in a production line. In addition, the possibility of failure also makes the previous Bitzer and large companies Some ordinary companies dare not do this.
"Okay, we can discuss the details after my matter is confirmed." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. The matter here is naturally to discuss the acquisition with Bitzer's current shareholders. In fact, basically Lei Shengli and Deutsche Bank has also discussed the matter and is waiting for the boss Chen Zhiwen to confirm.
After coming out of Bitzer, Chen Zhiwen, Lei Shengli and their team returned to a five-star hotel in the center of Munich. However, the five-star hotel here was not a high-rise building, but a castle-like building with several seven-eight-year-old buildings. The tall buildings formed a circle. On the outer wall, there are many carvings with a large number of images of Christ.
There is a small river about 20 meters wide next to the hotel. From time to time, you can see several rafts taking tourists under various bridge piers. Many German families are having dinner on the grass beside the river, and pigeons are everywhere. Picking up various delicacies left by humans, many children are also interacting with them. A handful of biscuit crumbs can easily attract dozens of pigeons.
"The winter in Germany is not as cold as I thought." On the path not far from the river, a man and a woman walked side by side.
"The Atlantic warm current is quite strong. Winter in Europe is not very cold to begin with, much better than in the United States." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.
On the world map, the dimensions of Europe do not appear to be very high, but in fact the map is flattened. The latitude of Europe is actually similar to that of Northeast China, and Northern Europe is similar to Siberia and Northeast China. The winter here is Theoretically it will be very cold, but Europe has a natural air conditioner. The Atlantic warm current from the equator eventually flows to northern Europe. This heat current can suppress the coldest Arctic cold current, preventing northern Europe from becoming like Siberia.
Later generations of Europe are clamoring for environmental protection every day. One reason is that they used this reason to restrict the development of developing countries after they polluted the environment in their early development. The second reason is that if global warming goes away, Arctic glaciers melt and a large amount of fresh water ice enters the Atlantic Ocean. It will seriously affect the seawater temperature and salinity of the North Atlantic Ocean, which will affect the route and intensity of the North Atlantic Warm Current.
It is said that scientists in the 21st century have observed that the heat brought to Europe by the North Atlantic Warm Current is 15% less than a century ago. This is a fatal hazard to the entire Europe. If it continues to drop or the warm current changes its course, the entire Europe may become In an uninhabited land like Siberia, it is impossible for people to survive normally for half a year in winter, let alone develop the economy.
"Yes, it was cold in New York a few days ago. During a cold wave, the temperature dropped to more than ten degrees below zero. Fortunately, you provided enough heating for my house." The woman said with a smile.
"How is your study in the United States going? You will graduate early next year, right? I'm going to let you work for me when I return to Hong Kong." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.
"What are you doing? At Hutchison? Or Midea or Red Bull?" The woman seemed a little too hot and took off her scarf, revealing a face that was more mature than two years ago. It was Zhang Yunxue who was the most obedient around Chen Zhiwen back then.
"No, TVB, you know that, right?" Chen Zhiwen said.
"Wireless? You want to acquire TVB?" Zhang Yunxue asked in surprise.
"It's not an acquisition, it's already done." Chen Zhiwen said: "The previous Hutchison Group was actually the major shareholder of Wireless. Wireless back then was established with investment from three British-funded groups, namely Hutchison, HSBC and others. A British-owned foreign company called Time Life. Li Xiaohe, who currently controls TVB, is just a wage earner. Some time ago, I arranged for someone to acquire their wireless stocks from Time Life. Now Hutchison Whampoa already has Wireless More than 60% of the shares.”
"So Hutchison has taken over TVB?" Zhang Yunxue asked.
Chen Zhiwen shook his head and said: "No, the three British companies at the beginning all signed a paper contract with Li Xiaohe granting management rights. Li Xiaohe did not make any big business mistakes. If the TVB did not suffer serious losses, the three British companies would not interfere with Li Xiaohe. Although this contract is not really without loopholes, I don’t want to make it known to the whole of Hong Kong because of such a trivial matter. They think that I, Chen Zhiwen, bully people who are dying. After all, Li Xiaohe’s health is also dying. He probably won't live for a few more years. When he dies, the contract will naturally be invalidated. At that time, I will arrange for someone to take over Wireless."
"So that's the case, but I heard many people say that Shao Yifu was also waiting for Li Xiaohe's death to prepare to take over Wireless?" Zhang Yunxue said with a smile.
"Don't worry about him. He's just a movie guy. It's just a Hong Kong movie. In the eyes of ordinary people, he can make a lot of money." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile: "I have big plans for Wireless. People like Shao Yifu can't reach that level." to my request."
In the few years since he came to Hong Kong, he has basically never interacted with people in the entertainment industry. Part of the reason was that he had to keep a low profile before, and the other reason was that he didn't like this market at all. How much money can he make from making a movie? Even if a movie has a box office of several million, it will be severely slaughtered by the channel. This is the same logic as Hollywood.
But TVB is different. This is a media channel that millions of people in Hong Kong watch almost every day. As long as you control the wireless, you can control everyone's access to information.
However, the wireless achievements in his previous life still could not meet his needs. What he needed was at least a TV station with a certain influence in Asia. Therefore, Hutchison Whampoa would definitely accept TVB.
The golden finger of the prophet is of little use in running a TV station, but a large amount of capital investment is still useful. The satellite TV launched by Li Jiacheng's younger son in later generations is a good direction. Using satellite as a communication channel, it can radiate throughout Asia.
However, there is a prerequisite for this, that is, there is enough quality content. When a large number of high-quality TV series and variety shows appear, satellite signals can be used to cover Asia.
"He is one of the top ten richest people in Hong Kong? Doesn't he meet the requirements?" Zhang Yunxue asked curiously.
"That was ten years ago, but it's long gone now." Chen Zhiwen shook his head and said, "He can no longer keep up with the times. He only has a strong foundation before."
Shao Yifu is indeed very capable and professional, which is the fundamental reason for his success.
But the biggest problem is that Shao Yifu is famous in Hong Kong for being picky with his employees. The relatively famous founder of Golden Harvest escaped from Shaw Brothers because of money. He also missed out on superstars such as Bruce Lee, Xu Guanzhong, Jackie Chan and so on because of being too picky. .
If this kind of person controls Wireless, they can only maintain their success. Whenever a truly capable person appears in history and acquires ATV, TVB may also be beaten to the ground.
"Then when I return to Hong Kong next year, I will work for Wireless?" Zhang Yunxue asked.
"Yes, but as long as Li Xiaohe is still around, I am just a major shareholder. You can become a director representative and express our attitude to the outside world. Then spend a few years to learn more about management. Practical knowledge in this area is more meaningful, while the ones in university are all theoretical." Chen Zhiwen continued.
More than a year ago, Chen Zhiwen chose Zhang Yunxue to be one of his future assistants in business and life. The resume of graduating from the University of Hong Kong was not enough, so he sent her to study for a Master of Business Administration at an American university. At the same time, it can also serve as an eye to observe some of the development of its US branch.
"That's not bad. I'm tired of staying in the United States. It's so boring. Studying abroad is really boring." Zhang Yunxue said with a smile.
"Lu Xun once said something." Chen Zhiwen said: "If a person is not hungry, he will have countless worries. When he is hungry, there is only one worry. You are not hungry. Otherwise, you can learn from ordinary Hong Kong students. , work-study in the United States, so you won’t be bored.”
"That's not possible." Zhang Yunxue immediately said coquettishly: "Brother Wen, aren't you going to the United States in a while? I have a few female friends there. Are they also interested in getting to know you?"
"White?" Chen Zhiwen asked.
"Yes." Zhang Yunxue said.
"Okay, I forgive you." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said.
(End of chapter)
