Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 199: Full of guests
During the second week of May, the Tokyo Prince Hotel was bustling with activity.

Today is the pre-IPO briefing for Matsumoto Manufacturing, which is also the day for the roadshow.

On such an important day, all senior executives of Matsumoto Manufacturing at the ministerial level and above, as well as all leaders of Xinghai Group, arrived at the venue early in the morning in suits and ties.

"Is the venue ready?"

Lin Qingqian, who exudes the aura of an urban white-collar beauty, pushed up the frame of her glasses.

"The equipment is being debugged and is expected to be completed in half an hour. As for the personnel, the guests who have received the invitation letters are expected to arrive in half an hour."

"Yes!" The young man nodded, and then simply tidied his clothes and said, "Then let's go to the front and take a look."

"Hi!"

The girl still maintained a serious expression and quickly followed the young man.

Right in front of the auditorium, there is a huge projector, and the staff are busy debugging it.

At this time, projection technology was still in its early stages, and the images were not that high-definition, but they were passable.

At the same time, in order to accommodate as many participants as possible, there are many large screens on both sides of the auditorium for split screen.

Masato Takeshita took a quick look around and then headed straight to the center of the stage.

"Is there any problem with the equipment?"

"No problem. The projection technology is fairly stable now."

The products made by Matsumoto are very simple and look clear at a glance.

Therefore, in terms of product display, Matsumoto Manufacturing only needs to brag about the high-quality materials of its products.

For example, the company's flagship Fengya suitcase is made of nano-level materials, polymer materials, and space alloy materials.

Professionals may disdain these things, but they are very effective in convincing ordinary users.

"Well, there must be no mistakes in the PPT."

This is the first public appearance of Matsumoto Manufacturing. It does not require an instant success, but it must ensure that no mistakes occur.

There will be a lot of media present today, and they are very critical.

If there are any projection problems, a large amount of travel expenses will be needed to shut up the reporters and media.

As for whether there is any media that dares to expose it?
That's basically impossible.

This is not because Matsumoto Manufacturing has the face, but because Industrial Bank has too high a status.

No media dared to confront Industrial Bank over such a simple matter involving money.

"Yes, President Takeshita!"

The leader of the professional venue layout company that Matsumoto Manufacturing found responded respectfully.

"Masuoka-san, after they finish debugging, please help check it out."

"no problem."

Although I am engaged in the chip design industry, it doesn’t matter. If you master one method, you can master all methods.

Something as simple as a projector is no problem for Fujio Masuoka, a PhD graduate in electronics.

Masato Takeshita stood on the podium with a slightly complicated mood.

If possible, he would rather the company not go public.

The Huawei model is most admired by young people.

They hold a small number of shares but have control over the company, while employees hold the majority of shares, thus ensuring the company's combat effectiveness.

But it's not bad now. While the Japanese stock market is in a bubble and the price-earnings ratio is ridiculously high, we should cash out quickly.

Wait until the stock market bubble bursts and the stock price falls below 10 times the price-to-earnings ratio, then buy back the stock to consolidate your position in the company.

"Well, this is not bad."

Masato Takeshita glanced around expectantly, confirmed that everything was normal, and returned to the stage to wait.

As the time approached 6: in the evening, plain-looking cars began to park outside the Prince Hotel.

However, the people who got out of the car were either directors of well-known large companies or heads of certain investment institutions.

Many people are familiar with each other, and they can't help but exchange a few simple greetings when getting off the bus.

This is also an important reason why they participated in the Matsumoto Manufacturing Roadshow today.

Whether to invest or not depends on whether Matsumoto's ability to draw pictures is good enough. Being able to communicate with so many elites is worth the trip.

Some reporters who arrived early did not miss this great opportunity and took out their cameras to take pictures.

I believe that there will be no shortage of front-page material in all major newspapers tomorrow.

Matsumoto Manufacturing's expected profit of $10 billion this year is indeed insignificant in the eyes of later generations.

But this was 1988, and it was extremely rare to find a company with annual profits of over $10 million, let alone $5 billion.

If Matsumoto Manufacturing is listed in the United States, where there is not much bubble, its market value can easily reach 150 billion US dollars.

As the person in charge of Matsumoto Manufacturing, Masato Takeshita naturally stood in the hall early to receive guests from all directions.

Accompanying him were the three stock underwriting managers: Akio Toyoshima of Industrial Bank, Fumitake Yokota of Nagashino Bank, and Hideaki Nagano of Yamaichi Securities.

The three of them are even more enthusiastic towards others than Masato Takeshita.

Because today's roadshow will be a great opportunity for the three companies to promote their stocks.

They boldly took over 30% of Matsumoto Manufacturing's issued shares, but there was still some pressure.

Senior Yokota is especially under the greatest pressure.

If the stocks cannot be sold at a high price, he will be transferred to a poor government office and sit on the bench.

As for Senior Brothers Toyoshima and Nagano, although the price will not be so high, they should not even think about coveting the position of company president.

While Masato Takeshita was talking with the visitors from Citibank and Dai-ichi Kangyo, a few old acquaintances came from afar.

"Sorry, excuse me."

After a brief apology, Masato Takeshita walked forward quickly.

"Takeshita-senpai, Kobuchi-senpai, I didn't expect you two to come so early. I'm really sorry for not welcoming you."

This is the current and future Prime Minister of Japan, and we cannot neglect him at all.

"This is my junior's first company to go public, so we naturally can't miss it."

"You're too polite, junior. It doesn't make much difference whether you come early or late."

In order to avoid suspicion, Noboru Takeshita and Keizo Obuchi naturally did not have any shares in Matsumoto Manufacturing.

But this does not mean that the two people have no interests in Matsumoto Manufacturing.

The two people's relatives work at Matsumoto Manufacturing, and Matsumoto Manufacturing has never been absent from their political fundraising activities.

In the first half of this year alone, Matsumoto donated more than 30 billion yen to Waseda politicians including Takeshita Noboru and Obuchi Keizo.

Matsumoto Manufacturing has now become the largest single donor to Waseda politicians.

Of course, except for the Waseda politicians.

Matsumoto Manufacturing also donated to politicians from academic cliques such as Tokyo and Keio University.

It’s just that it’s not as numerous or as broad as Waseda University, and it places more emphasis on qualifications and potential.

At this time, NEC President Hirotada Sekimoto, who had just arrived at the venue, looked at everything in front of him thoughtfully.

"It seems that our President Takeshita has indeed obtained rich political resources from the Waseda faction."

"That should be the case. This may also be related to Waseda's relative lack in the economic field."

The president of Fujitsu smiled and nodded.

Although Waseda University has many well-known company founders or heads,
For example, Masaru Ibuka of Sony and Hiroshi Yamauchi of Nintendo.

But in general, Waseda has a relatively low position in the economic field.

Not only is it inferior to its old rival Keio University, it is also far inferior to the University of Tokyo and Hitotsubashi University.

Masato Takeshita, the emerging new generation economic leader of Waseda University, naturally received full support from the Waseda academic clique.

"It is indeed lacking now, but it may not be the case in the future."

"There are so many Waseda graduates, and sooner or later they will surpass us." There are three main reasons why Waseda was able to rise in the political field.

First, Waseda dominates the publishing and media sector.

There are various news media that help Waseda students carry out political propaganda.

Second, the rapid development of Japanese economy.

That’s right, Japan’s economic boom was also a key factor in Waseda’s rise in the political arena.

After Japan's economic boom, many students graduating from the University of Tokyo found themselves entering government agencies or even becoming politicians.

Not only will it be more tiring, but you won't make as much money as big companies.

Many people don't want to live such a tiring life, so they choose large companies with relatively easier jobs.

So, graduates from the University of Tokyo.

Start to reduce entry into the civil service and reduce investment in the political field.

Third, the number of students.

The number of students is also a key factor in the development and growth of a university.

Waseda has a large scale and achieves competitive advantage by relying on its advantage in numbers.

The surge in economic performance of Waseda graduates in the past was influenced by this factor.

Hitotsubashi University is a little worse in this regard.

Originally, the Josuikai of Hitotsubashi University far surpassed the Inamon clan of Waseda University in the economic field.

However, Hitotsubashi University takes the elite route and its enrollment scale is limited.

After a long time, they were unable to compete with the Daomen clan in the economic field.

Of course, having a small population also has its advantages, and that is that there are abundant resources.

Hitotsubashi University has the highest employment rate in Japan, and most of its students are from large companies.

Even during Japan's worst bubble burst, Hitotsubashi University graduates had no trouble finding jobs.

Unlike Waseda and Keio, which are too large, many graduates cannot find the jobs they want.

This is also a case of there is always a gain and a loss.

"Speaking of which, this Xiao Yuan-san is very much in the Prime Minister's favor."

"It should be. The two of them will attend many important occasions together."

Keizo Obuchi was Takeshita Noboru's favorite and most respected subordinate.

Shortly after his previous life, Obuchi Keizo, died of illness, Takeshita Noboru was deeply shocked and died sadly soon after.

This shows how close the relationship between the two is.

Obuchi Keizo was not only Takeshita Noboru's confidant, but also his political successor.

The gradual decline of the Takeshita School in the 21st century was due to the sudden death of Keizo Obuchi, a very critical factor.

The Takeshita faction no longer has a qualified successor, and the remaining ones are not capable enough.

You know, since Kakuei Tanaka, the Takeshita faction has occupied the absolute mainstream of Japanese politics.

Except for a few politicians with outstanding personal abilities, most prime ministers are restricted by Tanaka-Takeshita.

As a result, after Obuchi Keizo's death, the Takeshita faction lost its political influence in just a few years.

For more than 20 years, there has not been a prime minister.

After seeing off the presidents of NEC and Fujitsu, Masato Takeshita looked in surprise at the middle-aged man in front of him, who had his hair combed neatly and wore a pair of brown glasses.

"Senior Yamauchi, welcome, welcome."

After the red and white FC machine was launched, Hiroshi Yamauchi's position in the gaming industry was at its peak.

Although he sent an invitation to Nintendo, he only thought that they would send an assistant.

Unexpectedly, Hiroki Yamauchi came to visit in person.

"Takeshita-san, Nintendo also has a subsidiary responsible for investment. If possible, I hope we can reach a cooperation."

Hiroshi Yamauchi is very optimistic about this junior fellow and feels that the shares of Matsumoto Manufacturing can become a family heirloom.

Even if we encounter any storms, we can easily get out of the mud under the guidance of our junior classmates.

"Of course, Senior Yamauchi's investment is very welcome."

"But the Japanese stock market is very hyped right now. If possible, Senior Yamauchi, please pay more attention to our actions."

Masato Takeshita will be dealing with Nintendo a lot in the future, so I thought I'd give you a small reminder.

Of course, even if there hadn't been Hiroshi Yamauchi's sudden visit.

Before the Japanese stock market collapses in the future, he will also give a small reminder to those close to him after he successfully withdraws.

In this way, the relationship between the two sides will become closer.

What if others don’t believe it?
It’s naturally served cold.

He has already given a reminder, if he still refuses to repent, then there will be nothing Masato Takeshita can do.

In fact, it is not only those who are close to each other.
After Xinghai Investment successfully withdrew from the stock market, he would even give timely reminders to the employees of Xinghai Group.

This is a great opportunity to improve employee loyalty, and you must be prepared.

With important guests arriving one after another, Masato Takeshita and his three companions were extremely busy.

But except for the young man himself, everyone else enjoys it.

Such a good opportunity is not easy to come by.

This also depends on the size of the company.

The industry that Matsumoto Manufacturing is engaged in is indeed inconspicuous, but it makes money, so its market value is naturally very high.

It is somewhat similar to the PHS technology of the future.

By 2000, Xiaolingtong was already behind the times.

But it was this backward technology that Huawei looked down upon that helped ZTE surpass Huawei.

If Ren Zhengfei had not woken up in time, ZTE might have surpassed Huawei.

Many times, technology is not the key, what is important is the suitability.

This is the case with PHS technology.

It was born in an era when phone calls and mobile phones were expensive.

Then, relying on cheap phone bills and cheap equipment, they occupied a very large market.

Third world countries including China, as well as a few developed countries such as Japan, have used this technology.

Therefore, Starcom, which owns many PHS technologies and patents, can surpass Cisco, which sells shovels, at a certain stage.

When it comes to Starcom, many people may not have any impression of it.

But when it comes to that legendary hanging picture, many people should have an impression of it.

A bearded man held Ma Yun with one hand and Ma Huateng with the other.

He easily controls the two most powerful giants in China's future Internet industry.

The person was Wu Ying, the head of Starcom.

At that time, his status in China's technology field far surpassed that of giants like Ren Zhengfei.

However, Starcom's success and failure were both due to PHS.

The company was obsessed with the glory of Xiaolingtong and ultimately failed to successfully transform and was eliminated in the long river of time.

This is normal.

It's easy to say that we should step out of our comfort zone, but it's really difficult to do it well.

Only those with great perseverance can complete a strategic shift.

This will allow the company to live a second life and create new glory.

(End of this chapter)