Life 1984

Li Yunhai's spring recruitment fair at Xijiang University was a complete success.

Although the Sihai Group has declined, with the joining of Li Yunhai, it has once again won the love of students.

Next, Li Yunhai went to several other universities in the province to recruit students.

After working for half a month, Sihai Group recruited a group of new people, including undergraduates and postgraduates.

This group of new employees do not have to wait until graduation to start working. When they graduate, they can go back to school to get their diplomas, or the school can send their diplomas directly to the company.

After new employees join the company, Liu Xiaoli is responsible for assigning them to departments and then conducting the first round of personnel training.

Sihai Group used to have a complete set of training regulations.

Li Yunhai just needs to take it out and use it.

Although the products produced by the company are different, the company's personnel management methods are similar.

The most important thing Li Yunhai has to do now is to obtain automobile production qualifications.

Automobile manufacturing qualifications are legal operating conditions that automobile manufacturers must meet, including complete vehicle production qualifications, engine production qualifications, and parts production qualifications.

Only with automobile production qualifications can enterprises legally engage in automobile production and sales activities, effectively avoid the legal risks caused by illegal operations, and at the same time enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in the market and attract more customers and investors.

In my country, if you intend to manufacture cars, obtaining car production qualifications is an essential step.

The management and access of this qualification are under the unified responsibility of the Ministry of Industry.

In addition, to produce cars, it is necessary to apply for an industrial product production license from the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau and a safety production license from the safety production supervision and management department.

Only after these certificates are obtained can we officially start production.

Before applying for a manufacturing license, the company must first meet the following conditions:

First, it must have legal person status;
Second, the investment project procedures have been completed in accordance with relevant national investment management regulations and the construction has been completed;
Third, it has sites, funds and human resources that match production activities;

Fourth, it has the corresponding product design and development, production, production consistency assurance and after-sales service guarantee capabilities;

These points are not a problem for Sihai Group.

In addition to Li Yunhai's network of contacts in Beijing and the province, it is not difficult to obtain these documents.

He had already submitted the application report during the preparation period.

The province’s attitude towards Li Yunhai’s investment in the automobile industry is very clear, that is, unconditional support!

Liang Boyan even delivered an important speech at the Standing Committee meeting, talking about Sihai Group's move to build cars.

He clearly pointed out that the province must make every effort to give the green light to the application and approval of Sihai Group to build cars! Anyone who dares to take bribes and deliberately embarrass Sihai Group is against me, Liang Boyan!
After Liang Boyan's speech, all departments in the province dared not to make things difficult for Sihai Group.

All procedures were approved smoothly and submitted to the relevant departments in Beijing for review.

Li Yunhai believes that these procedures can definitely be approved.

To be on the safe side, Li Yunhai called Li Juan again.

Li Juan was very happy to know that he was going to build a car. She said, "Brother, I have wanted to tell you this for a long time. We are already the number one in the domestic electronics industry! It's time to expand the battlefront."

Li Yunhai said with a smile: "Build a car! Do you think it's a toy car? It's not that easy."

Li Juan smiled and said, "It must be difficult for others to build cars, but it is definitely easy for you to build a car. Can cars be more difficult than chips?"

Li Yunhai said: "These are two completely different tracks. We are far ahead in the chip field, but we may not be able to succeed in the automotive industry. Juanzi, I came to you just to ask for your help."

"Are you going to transfer me to Xizhou to work? To be in charge of Sihai Group's car manufacturing? I have no problem with that! I am your chess piece, you can put me anywhere you want."

"That's not necessary! Just manage Sanjiang Company well. Manufacturing cars is not an easy task. Maybe within one or two years, we won't be able to make a profit. We can only keep burning money. Then we need Sanjiang Company to generate revenue."

"Well, what do you want me to do?"

"We need to apply for relevant licenses. We have already reported to Beijing. You need to help us make sure that these licenses are issued smoothly."

"How can there be a problem? Sihai Group is making cars. What a great thing! There are not many car companies in our country, and even fewer profitable ones. If Sihai Group enters the car manufacturing industry, it will definitely be able to take the title of the number one car company in the country within ten years! Shouldn't the country support us with all its strength?"

"Haha! I'm taking advantage of your good words! Becoming the number one domestic automaker in ten years? I've really thought about it! But thinking won't make it happen. We still have to work hard."

"Well, let's work together! Don't worry, I will tell my family about the license. It will definitely be issued."

"Okay, please."

"Brother, you are so polite. I am not happy about it!"

"Juanzi, I'll treat you next time we meet."

"What are you going to treat me to? I'm not good at eating! You might as well treat me to a movie."

"Okay, I'll give you whatever you want."

"You said that? I want you!"

"what?"

"Hee! Are you reluctant to give it to me?"

"Haha, Juanzi, you're taking this joke too far!"

"I'm not kidding! I'm serious! I'm old enough to really want a man!"

Li Yunhai was ashamed and said, "I can't agree to your question."

"Humph! Liar! Just now you said that you would give me whatever I want! Now you regret it? You are so dishonest!"

"This, this? I am nothing!"

"I don't want you for too long, or for my whole life. Just one night, is that ok?"

“Missed!”

"I'm angry!"

"Just give birth! After that, we'll talk again. This is workplace harassment! I can sue you."

After saying that, Li Yunhai hung up the phone.

On the other end of the phone, Li Juan was staring at the phone in a daze, her thoughts in a mess.

Is this what a man would say?
A beautiful woman wanted to have a one-night stand with him, but he actually turned around and sued her for workplace harassment!
How unreasonable!
Li Juan almost went crazy!

Li Yunhai didn't take Li Juan's words to heart.

He knew that Li Juan liked to joke and was able to make one.

Li Yunhai mobilized funds to purchase production lines from abroad, and at the same time set up a research and development department to design the first car.

In the mid-20s, many of the world's famous automobile manufacturing companies settled in my country. This was mainly because my country has a developed economy and a well-connected road transportation network, as well as rapid technological development and a broad potential market.

This behavior reflects the trend of global industrial transfer. Automobile manufacturers choose to invest and build factories in my country to take advantage of my country's geographical and infrastructure advantages and the growing domestic market demand.

In addition, during this period, some countries transferred core technologies of automobile production lines to my country.

For example, in the 90s, Belarus transferred the core technology of heavy-duty wheeled tractor chassis to my country.

These events and trends have jointly promoted the development of my country's automobile industry, causing my country's automobile production to increase rapidly and becoming one of the important markets for automobile production and consumption in the world.

Li Yunhai's choice to enter the automobile market at the end of the century was also just the right time.

To accomplish something, it is best to have the right time, place and people.

Going the other way or being born at the wrong time is the fate of an enterprise.

Li Yunhai knows the future development trend and will certainly not go into a dead end. He is always on the smooth road.

In the process of introducing the production line, Li Yunhai studied all the current automobile brands and manufacturers in the world.

He suddenly realized that instead of introducing a production line, it would be better to acquire a small brand.

No matter how small a car company is, it has everything!
If you can acquire a car company, you will have a full set of production equipment, technology, and even the industrial chain.

Li Yunhai set his sights on the Skoda brand.

Skoda, once a purely Czech brand, produced the Skoda Favorit, one of the best quality compact family cars in Eastern Europe.

Skoda's car manufacturing company is also the best asset among Eastern European car companies.

In the early 1990s, Skoda had only one factory, and every Skoda car was purely made in the Czech Republic. Of course, its scale was also very limited. It was a small car company with a total annual output of only a few hundred thousand vehicles.

Later, Germany's Volkswagen planned to bring this Eastern European car brand under its umbrella. In 1991, Volkswagen acquired 30% of Skoda Auto's shares. In 1994, Volkswagen's stake in Skoda increased to 60%, and in 1995 it reached 70%.

Skoda is headquartered in Prague. In its more than 100 years of development, it has experienced many wars and mergers, and has persevered in writing a glorious chapter in Skoda's history.

It was created even earlier than the BMW!

In 1895, Skoda started its century-long journey as a small bicycle factory.

Later motorcycles were produced.

It was not until 1905 that the company switched to automobile production.

After World War I, many aristocrats and wealthy people emerged in the world. Skoda catered to the needs of these wealthy people and produced high-end luxury cars, leaving a strong mark in the history of the world's automobile industry.

After 1990, Skoda had to look for a stronger partner.

Germany's Volkswagen is undoubtedly their best choice.

Now, it has become very difficult for Li Yunhai to acquire Skoda's shares.

Because 70% of the shares are already in the hands of the public.

Li Yunhai thought about it for several days and nights, planning how to get shares of Skoda.

He first found the phone number of Skoda and called them personally to contact the other party.

Li Yunhai speaks fluent English and can communicate with the other party without any obstacles.

The other party answered the phone.

Li Yunhai introduced his identity, saying that he came from a big oriental country and was the founder of Sihai Group.

The other party had indeed heard of the name of Sihai Group.

For quite a long time, the relations between the two countries have been very good, and the bilateral trade relations have been very harmonious and close.

Many products of Sihai Group have been sold well in various cities of the other side. In Prague, there are partners and exclusive stores of Sihai Group.

The other party was very polite to Li Yunhai and asked if there was anything he could do to help him.
Li Yunhai said bluntly, I want to acquire shares in your company and I want to have a face-to-face meeting with your CEO.

The other party was not very surprised.

Because Skoda has been looking for foreign partners in recent years, many companies have approached it, but in the end it was Volkswagen that succeeded.

Therefore, when the other party heard that Li Yunhai wanted to acquire shares, he was not surprised and said politely, "I'll transfer the call to the CEO's office right now."

Li Yunhai spoke to the CEO of Skoda and stated his intention directly, saying that he wanted to acquire 20% of the other party's shares. If the other party allowed it, he could acquire more shares.

Volkswagen now owns 70% of Skoda.

If Li Yunhai can successfully acquire the remaining 30% stake, he can share and manage the brand together with Volkswagen.

After acquiring this 30% stake, Li Yunhai can also negotiate with Volkswagen to acquire the other party's shares.

The CEO of Skoda, after listening to Li Yunhai's words, immediately expressed his opinion that Mr. Li is the great entrepreneur I respect the most, and it is a great honor for us that you can invest in our company.

Then, the other party changed the subject and said that Skoda was a business card of Prague. 70% of our company's shares had been sold to Volkswagen of Germany. If we transferred the remaining 30%, then this company would have nothing to do with us.

Li Yunhai could tell that the other party was rejecting him in a tactful way!

He didn't give up.

There is no such word as "give up easily" in his dictionary.

Li Yunhai said, how much did you sell your shares to Volkswagen? I will pay double the price to acquire your remaining 30% shares. In addition, I also promise you that the production plant of the Skoda brand will always be located in your country. We will not move, mainly recruit local workers, and pay taxes to your country.

He made these promises in order to get equity.

What he wants is production lines and technology.

As for the Skoda brand, Li Yunhai is not interested in it.

What he wants to create is a brand new car brand!

Therefore, he promised the other party that these conditions would not affect the future operations of Sihai Group.

The fact that the other party was able to sell 70% of the shares to the public shows that they do not want to continue operating the business.

In fact it is.

A few years later, Skoda became a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen.

Although Li Yunhai entered the game a few years late, he finally caught up with the last supper and was able to get the remaining 30% of the shares.

The other party was indeed moved!
Double the price!
Thirty percent of the equity is equivalent to the funds from selling the original 60% of the equity!
The other party did not answer Li Yunhai immediately, but said that he would ask for instructions and report, hold a meeting to discuss, and notify him when there is a result.

Li Yunhai said, I am waiting for your good news. If necessary, I can fly to Prague and negotiate with you in person.

The other party said, yes, if we are willing to talk to you after discussion, we will invite you to come for negotiation.

Li Yunhai hung up the phone, wondering if this matter would succeed.

Next, he also wants to buy the remaining 70% of the shares from Volkswagen and make Skoda his wholly-owned subsidiary! (End of this chapter)