Chapter 274 Old Fox
After abruptly interrupting Ozone Kozo's rebuttal, Nakajima Heitaro first cleared his throat and then turned to face everyone.
"You all just heard Mr. Ozone's plan, right? He wants to move Aiwa's radio production line overseas and even abandon the domestic market.
Regarding this, I personally strongly oppose it! ”
Nakajima Heitaro waved his hand and spoke in a firm tone.
"Radio is Aiwa's last profitable business. If we give up this market, who will guarantee our interests?!
Are we going to give up the profits we have already made just for that illusory CD player?
This is simply a joke on our shareholders' rights! It's ridiculous!
Aihua will never give up the existing profitable market! I will never agree to such a decision either! "
Nakajima Heitaro was so emotional that he was heartbroken.
His waving arms made him look passionate, as if he was ready to challenge Ozone Yukizo to a duel at any time.
Not to mention his disruption, many people in the conference room looked hesitant.
Let’s not talk about why Nakajima Heitaro was so excited, but at least he was right in only one sentence.
Products such as radios are indeed the profit support for Aiwa.
It easily pinned its future on overseas markets and bet everything on CD players.
This is too radical and too risky.
Many shareholders in the conference room are over 50 years old. They have very traditional and conservative ideas.
I would rather not take the risk than to secure the interests at hand.
"Mr. Nakajima!" Ozone Yukizo pointed the wooden stick in his hand fiercely at Nakajima Heitaro.
"Are you here today to cause trouble, or do you have other intentions?!"
"Any ulterior motives?!" Nakajima Heitaro sneered.
"In my opinion, it is Ozone-san who has ulterior motives.
Abandoning the stable traditional business, it tempted everyone to enter the CD player market with an unknown future.
Sir, please tell me, what is the reason for this?
Could it be that Sony is planning to take advantage of Aiwa's loss of its traditional market and its inability to compete in the CD player field to swallow up the entire Aiwa?"
As soon as these words came out, not only the other people in the meeting room, but even Chi Jiu Guangfu's face suddenly changed.
"You are slandering me!!!" Ozone Yukizo was almost furious.
The wooden pole in his hand began to tremble because of anger.
If possible, he really wanted to stab it hard into the hateful Shiba Inu's face.
"Sony itself is also working hard to develop CD players, so how could it have ulterior motives?
But sir, if I remember correctly, Shirakawa Electric represented by Mr. Nakajima was also secretly developing a CD player.
Now they are trying their best to prevent Aihua from entering this field, can Nakajima-san explain why?"
As Ozone Yukizo finished his words, everyone turned their heads and looked at Nakajima Heitaro tacitly.
The latter heard Ozone Yukizo's criticism, but smiled without any psychological burden.
"It is precisely because Shirakawa Electric has suffered enough from the CD player that I strongly recommend that you consider it carefully."
Hey, what's the reason? Is there some subtle trap in the CD player industry?
"Ozone-san, do you think Sony's CD player can perform to the level shown in the picture?
Has the disc skipping problem of Sony CD players been solved? Has the high cost been solved? "
With every word Nakajima Heitaro said, Ozone Kozo's face became uglier.
By the time the last question was asked, the latter's face had become extremely sour.
"What, you don't want to talk anymore?" Nakajima Heitaro sneered.
"Everyone, don't be deceived by the picture in front of you.
The difficulty of developing a CD player is far beyond imagination, and no results can be seen without a year or two.
Shirakawa Electric has spent more than a year, but is still making little progress.”
After warning the shareholders in the audience, Nakajima Heitaro coughed in a pretentious manner.
“It is precisely because Shirakawa Electric is also a shareholder of Aiwa that I have informed you of such confidential development progress.
Everything is for the benefit of everyone. The progress issue I just mentioned must not be spread outside. "
"Of course, Nakajima Kugao, the business intelligence will definitely not be known to outsiders."
"We will keep this a secret, please rest assured, Nakajima-san."
"That is, if there is any information leakage, everyone here will be responsible."
As Nakajima Heitaro finished speaking, a chorus of responses rang out in the conference room.
As for Ozone Kozo on the stage, he didn't know what to say for a moment. He could not completely deny what Nakajima Heitaro had just said.
But Nakajima Heitaro is not an ignorant layman. He knows more about CD players than anyone here.
And what he said is true, Sony's CD players do still have many problems.
Given Aiwa's R&D capabilities, it will definitely take longer than Sony.
When Aiwa launched its own CD player, it was hard to say what the market would be like at that time.
However, Kozo Ozone still had to persuade Aiwa to enter the CD market, which was a task from headquarters.
Aiwa's recent performance is too bad, as a major shareholder of Aiwa.
Even Sony couldn't stand it anymore, so the board of directors at the headquarters demanded that Aiwa must turn losses into profits, which is why today's board meeting was held.
Unfortunately, Sony only owns 50.3% of Aiwa's shares, and the other parties together own about 35%, and the rest is circulated on the stock market.
Aiwa is listed on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the outstanding shares only need to exceed 25%.
However, due to operational problems recently, stock market activity has been very low and the number of shares in circulation is far less than 25%.
Most of the credit should be attributed to a guy who secretly absorbed shares. Ozone Yukizo glanced at the calm and composed Nakajima Heitaro.
But no matter what, the people present here have an influence that cannot be ignored.
Sony can't just say one word about them.
Moreover, as long as more than one-third of the board members oppose, the decision cannot be passed.
Otherwise, Ozone Kozo would not have the time to chat with them.
Whatever decision Sony has, just read it out here and that's it.
Seeing that Ozone Kozo was in an unspeakable state for a while, Aihua's founder Ikeguchi Mitsuo stepped forward again.
"Mr. Ozone, with Aiwa's strength, if we develop a CD player on our own, will it be successfully launched next year?"
"This..." Ozone Yukizo really didn't dare to guarantee it.
"I understand," Ikegami Mitsuo sighed. Aihua was still far behind after all.
Just when Ozone Kozo looked anxious and wanted to say something.
Chi Jiu Guangfu raised his hand slightly, signaling him to be patient.
"Aiwa is not refusing to enter the CD player field."
Hmm? Ozone Kozo looked up in surprise, but Nakajima Heitaro's face turned gloomy.
"But everyone here also has some conditions," Ikegami Mitsuo added calmly.
"Please speak, Mr. Ikehito," Ozone Kozo said with a serious expression.
"Aiwa's entry into the CD player field is premised on our being able to launch our own CD player next year."
After saying this, Ikegami Mitsuo looked at the other person with a meaningful look.
Nakajima Heitaro raised his eyebrows, and the others in the conference room looked at each other and smiled.
Only Ozone Yukizo's expression looked a little grim, but surprisingly, after thinking for a few seconds, he nodded in agreement.
"Okay, Sony guarantees that Aiwa will launch its own CD player next year."
"That's great." Ikegami Mitsuo nodded with satisfaction, and most of the other people in the meeting room also looked satisfied.
Seeing this, Ozone Kozo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
None of these guys are easy to deal with, especially that old fox.
Can you guarantee that Aiwa will launch its own CD player next year?
He said this even though he knew that Aiwa’s self-research capabilities were insufficient.
To put it bluntly, doesn't it just want Sony's technical support?
However, I thought about the mission from the headquarters and the support that Norio Ohga provided before he left.
Ozone Yukizo also gritted his teeth and agreed to the other party's opinion .
Sony is the major shareholder of Aiwa, and Aiwa's profit is Sony's profit. Ozone Kozo kept comforting himself in his heart.
However, after seeing that hateful face, the mood that had finally calmed down became as uncomfortable as if I had eaten a fly.
"Ozone-san, Aiwa can enter the CD player field, but we must also maintain our traditional markets such as tape recorders."
“Hey”
Ikehiro Mitsuo's sudden words made Ozone Kozo, who was already in a bad mood, even more shocked.
“The tape recorder product is our bottom line business and we cannot afford to lose it.
As for overseas markets, we can produce them in Japan and then ship them out by sea.”
Everyone else in the meeting room agreed with this explanation. How could existing profits be easily transferred to overseas markets with uncertain prospects?
Of course, you have to hold on to the profits you have already grasped even tighter to feel at ease.
Nakajima Heitaro looked at Ikeguchi Mitsuo with a strange expression on his face. This old fox was not one to suffer any loss.
CD players want it, the traditional market wants it, and some even want to get it for free from Sony.
There is a reason why he has such a great influence among shareholders.
" But Chi Jiu-san, this will cause Aihua's costs to skyrocket."
Ozone Yukizo didn't expect that the other party still wanted to hold on to that tiny profit and was reluctant to let go.
It's so short-sighted and stupid.
"Neihong's workmanship is more reassuring, and Aihua's quality must not be tarnished by others."
Mitsuo Ikegami looked down on the production quality of those Southeast Asian countries. In his opinion , Aiwa's reputation was more important than profit.
Ozone Kozo sighed, "Since Ikejima-san insists, then I have no objection."
Being pedantic, stubborn, and conservative is really disgusting.
"Okay," Ikeguchi Mitsuo nodded with satisfaction while holding a cane, "In that case, Aihua will officially enter the CD player field.
Nakajima-san, do you have anything to add?"
Seeing that everyone was paying attention to him, Nakajima Heitaro expressed his opinion very tactfully.
"I personally reserve my opinion, but I will obey everyone's arrangements."
If you're kidding, it would be too obvious to jump out and sing a different tune at this time.
Seeing that he was so tactful, no one cared about it anymore.
So, picking up the thread of Ikeguchi Mitsuo's words, Ozone Kozo announced the meeting decision again.
From now on, Aiwa has also joined the CD camp, and the CD player market will have another player next year.
After the meeting, Nakajima Heitaro looked at Ozone Kozo and then at Ikehiro Mitsuo.
Not to mention the old rivals, it seems that this old fox cannot be underestimated.
Looking at his trembling appearance, I wonder how many years he can last.
After sorting out the information in his hand, Ozone Kozo also looked at Nakajima Heitaro and Ikeguchi Mitsuo.
Not to mention the Shiba Inu's face, I guess there will be a fight in the future.
However, this old guy who had one foot halfway into the coffin, didn't know when he would be completely inside.
Qualifications are such a disgusting thing.
