Wang Zhang replied truthfully: "Chairman, with the help of the resources of the entire group, Universal Music has now developed into a large-scale music group covering the entire industry chain, with 15 branches and considerable influence in many Asian countries. ”

"Last year, the company's total revenue reached HK$393 million, and net profit reached more than HK$150 million. ”

"In the past five months of this year, the company has achieved revenue of 236 million Hong Kong dollars, a year-on-year increase of more than 35%, and still maintains a relatively high growth rate......"

"In Hong Kong, our company occupies 47% of the record market share, 11 points higher than the second place Polygram, ranking first ......"

Wang Zhang explained the situation of Universal Music Group in great detail, and he can tell every data of the company like a few treasures, which shows that he really knows the company's situation well, which makes Xia Yu very satisfied.

Of course, from the market share data, Xia Yu also knows the current pattern of the Xiangjiang record industry, can only say that Polygram is worthy of the previous hegemon, in the face of his Universal Music Company developed with the help of consortium resources, although it has been surpassed in the Chinese record market, but can still have the strength of head-on confrontation.

In fact, if the current revenue of Universal Music Group is pushed to the market when the stock market is better, at least the market value can reach one billion Hong Kong dollars, and even if it cannot be squeezed into the top 100 in Xiangjiang, it can still be in the top 150.

Such a leading company in the field of recording is still only a subsidiary of Global TV.

It didn't matter if it was weak before, but now, for the better development of Universal Music Group, it should be proposed separately, at least it must be on the same level as Global TV and Galaxy Films.

First of all, he made a summary: "I also understand the situation, the company you all take care of yourself is running very well, and I am very satisfied." ”

"However, Universal Music Group has been restricted, so from today onwards, Universal Music Group has become a first-class subsidiary of Jiuding Culture Media Group, which is at the same level as Global Television. ”

"Xizhao, are you okay with it?"

Although Huang Xizhao was in a lost mood, he didn't dare to show it at all, shook his head violently and said: "Chairman, I have no opinion, I didn't interfere in the operation of Universal Music Group before, and it is really inconvenient to continue to develop under the umbrella of Global Music Group with the size of Universal Music Group." ”

"Well, if you can think about it. ”

Xia Yu said with a smile.

This is also the purpose of calling Huang Xizhao over today, telling him in person, at least it won't hit his motivation too much, and it won't make him think cranky.

Then, Xia Yu looked at Wang Zhang, who was trying his best to suppress his excitement, and said with a smile: "Wang Zhang, your level has been raised by one level, and you have entered Jiuding Culture Media Group as a director, your burden will be much heavier." ”

Wang Zhang immediately got up, bowed heavily to Xia Yu, and said gratefully: "Thank you for the promotion, I will definitely continue to work hard and do my best to run the company well." ”

Xia Yu raised his hand and said softly: "Well, okay, sit down and talk, I still have something to tell you." ”

Wang Zhang sat down again, the whole person sat straight, respectfully waiting for Xia Yu's next instructions.

Xia Yu looked directly into Wang Zhang's eyes, and said in a slightly serious tone: "In the next two months, the company will make big moves in the record market, and when the time comes, it will acquire some large record companies in Europe and the United States. ”

"After these record labels are acquired, they will be merged into Universal Music Group, which will definitely have a certain impact on the company. ”

"At that time, whether the acquired record companies belong to Universal Music Group in name or can integrate resources in all aspects depends on your ability. ”

"So for these two months, you have to prepare in advance, so that you don't get caught off guard and make a mistake that affects the strategic plans of other companies, understand?"

Wang Zhang couldn't help but be shocked, his face was solemn, and he nodded heavily and said, "Chairman, I will definitely go all out!"

"Well, I'm waiting for your performance. ”

Xia Yu said softly.

"That's all, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Huang Xi and Wang Zhang glanced at each other and shook their heads.

"Alright, you can go back first. ”

"Wang Zhang, especially you, if you find any difficulties, tell Huo Jianning as soon as possible. ”

"Okay, Chairman!"

"Well, go ahead!"

After that, Huang Xizhao and Wang Zhang left, and Xia Yu vaguely heard Huang Xizhao's congratulations to Wang Zhang.

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The next afternoon.

Yan Wenhan took the information of the global record market that had been sorted out, and after Xia Yu briefly chatted with him for more than ten minutes, he asked him to put down the information and go to work first.

That afternoon, Xia Yu didn't go anywhere, and stayed in the office to check and sort out the situation of the global record market.

It wasn't until he was about to get off work that Xia Yu finally understood the situation clearly.

PolyGram International Co., Ltd. is indeed the leader of the world recording industry, but this does not mean that it has no competitors, for example, Warner Records, which ranks second in the global record market, is weaker than PolyGram International Co., Ltd.

Of course, in addition, there are many record giants, but they are not as global as PolyGram International Co., Ltd., but more in various countries or continents.

In the UK, for example, there is EMI Records, a giant that is able to compete with PolyGram International Limited in the UK.

EMI Records was founded in 1897 as the British Gramophone Company and British Columbia Films, and in 1931, the two record companies merged to form EMI Records.

After that, EMI Records carried out a series of mergers and acquisitions to develop its business to other countries, such as in 1955, it acquired Capitol Records, one of the top ten record companies in the United States, and later acquired Apple, arlophone, Liberty, BlueNote and other record brands.

I still remember that in the previous life, EMI Records continued to merge and acquire, and once became one of the world's top five record companies, but later the copyright department was eaten by Sony Music Group, which boosted Sony Music Group's copyright library to exceed 2 million songs, ranking first in the world, and the record department was sold to Universal Music by the French Vivendi Group.

In the United States, there are even more big record labels, and the media with good things has also ranked the top 10 record labels in the United States, such as Warner Bros. Records, Columbia Records, Capitol Records, RCA Records, Atlantic Records, Epic Records, Roadrunner Records, FueledbyRamen Records, A&MRecords Records, and Mercury Records, among others.

It's just that one of the top 10 record labels in the United States is an independent record label, and that is A&MRecords.

Of the remaining nine record labels, Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic Records, Roadrunner Records, and FueledbyRamen Records are all part of Warner Records.

RCA Records is part of ABC, one of the three major television networks.

Columbia Records is part of CBS, one of the three major television networks.

Mercury Records is owned by PolyGram International Limited.

The last Capitol Records belonged to EMI Records.

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In Xia Yu's record empire building plan, two fulcrums were set, one of which was the United States, so as to radiate South America and North America.

Another fulcrum is the United Kingdom, which radiates to Europe, Africa and Oceania.

Finally, he identified the acquisition target.

In the UK, EMI Records, Viking Records and Isle Records were acquired.

Although Viking Records was founded in 1973, the current British fire Rolling Stones and Phil Collins belong to Viking Records.

I still remember that in the early 90s, EMI Records spent a billion dollars to buy Viking Records.

As for Kojima Records, it was founded in Jamaica, and although the business is mainly in the United Kingdom, it also has a significant influence in Africa, and is now represented by the U2 rock band.

In the United Kingdom, as long as these three are acquired, it is enough to temporarily confront PolyGram International Co., Ltd. in Europe, and there is also Capitol Records, one of the top ten record companies in the United States, on the U.S. side, not to mention that Xia Yu will find a way to take a stake in PolyGram International Co., Ltd.

And then there's the American side.

Among the top ten record companies in the United States, Xia Yu is ready to let Peter Lynch acquire A&MRecords, Epic Records and RCA Records.

A&MRecords is an independent record label, which was later acquired by Universal Music, and is now being acquired by Xia Yu's Universal Music Group.

Epic Records is backed by a big Wall Street bank, and later this company is also one of the three faces of Sony Music Group, and now this record company has a treasure, that is, Michael Jackson, and Michael Jackson is working on his sixth album "Thriller", which is ready to be released at the end of this year.

That's right, "Thriller" is the album that set a Guinness World Record and sold 65 million copies worldwide, so Epic Records is on the verge of peaking, and now it would be a huge gold mine to be able to buy it.

As for RCA Records, although it is affiliated with ABC, the success of the acquisition is great, because ABC's parent company happens to be General Electric.

Xia Yu's Polaris Capital now holds 14.6 percent of GE and is one of GE's major shareholders.

With this relationship, it will be very difficult to acquire a subsidiary of a subsidiary of General Electric Company.

As long as this plan can be realized, then Xia Yu's Universal Music Group will own four of the top ten record labels in the United States, on a par with Warner Records, becoming one of the two poles of the American recording industry, and PolyGram International Limited is not a rival to Universal Music Group in the United States.

As for Columbia Records, which Sony owns half of the shares, it can't be compared with Universal Music Group.

At that time, the global record market will be transformed from a two-way battle between PolyGram International Limited and Warner Records to a three-legged trend.

And Universal Music Group's strength and influence will be the strongest of the three!

PS: The relationship between the record industry is complicated, and I checked the information for more than two hours, and it was 12 o'clock if I didn't pay attention, which made everyone wait for a long time.

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