Chapter 427: Forcing the Palace
Two days later, Masayoshi Kishimoto led Kazuya Takahashi and Mirai Yamada to appear at Horipro Firm. The company's address is located at 2-5 Shimomeguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Prior to this, Yamada Miku had informed the shareholders of the board of directors of Horipro in the name of the hard gold group that a meeting of the company's top management would be held.
On the left hand side of Masayoshi Kishimoto is Kazuya Takahashi, the head of the legal department of his company, and on the right hand side is Mirai Yamada, the head of his secretary's office.
Their expressions were relaxed. On the other hand, Horipro's existing shareholders seem to be enemies. We all know that there will be big events within the company.
One of the most nervous people is Wai Hori, the founder of Horipro, who is afraid that the company he has worked hard for decades will change hands, and he will eventually be unable to retire with peace of mind, and then spend the most happy ending of his life.
Masayoshi Kishimoto knows that although HORIPRO is more inclined to actors and variety shows, he used to be famous for having musicians such as Yosui Inoue, Shugo Hamada, and RC SECTION.
In the past, HORIPRO always chased behind Watanabe PRO, giving people the feeling of "second child", but now the level of its artists has far surpassed Watanabe PRO.
One of the most special things about HORIPRO is that it has never relied on gangsters like its predecessors, but has built a reputation as a first-class firm by imitating Watanabe's approach and establishing a clean image by even hiring staff who graduated from Waseda University.
After the meeting officially began, Masayoshi Kishimoto did not rush to speak, and patiently waited for the current president of Horipro Waifu, to speak first.
It's not that Wai Hori doesn't know that the biggest shareholder at the moment is not himself, but Masayoshi Kishimoto. Although the other party does not yet have an absolute controlling stake in the firm, it is possible to submit an application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the full acquisition of Horipro.
After all, Japanese law clearly stipulates that any shareholder with more than 30% of the shares can make such a takeover request. Of course, the other party can also lobby the other shareholders here one by one to sell their shares.
The purpose of listing Horipro on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was nothing more than to raise more funds to grow and grow the company. Unexpectedly, the city has suffered a hostile takeover by others within a few years?
Not only are the shareholders of Horipro all the time, but also the artists under the umbrella are also watching and seeing. It's about the future direction of Horipro's development and who will be taken seriously.
"At this point, I don't have much to say. It's up to President Kishimoto!" Wai Hori said with a feeling that he was being held to the neck with a knife.
"Since President Hori is so polite, then I will do it. I didn't want to talk to you about things in that way.
However, my original proposal was rejected by most of you. As for the reason, it is not unreasonable.
Japanese people generally like women who are innocent and cute-looking and have a petite body. Haruka Ayase doesn't quite fit in with this Japanese tradition.
The times are progressing and developing, and people's way of thinking will also change. In all fairness, you still like hot and tall women in your heart.
If Horipro wants to go beyond Japan as a market and lead Asia, it will have to consider the preference of other Asian countries for female celebrities rather than the petite nature that Japanese people like. "Kishimoto is not in a hurry or slow.
The other shareholders in the room, as well as Waio Hori, did not believe that Kishimoto had gone to great lengths to acquire the shares of Horipro on the Tokyo Stock Exchange through Hard Capital Group, a subsidiary of the Hard Gold Group, in order to promote Haruka Ayase's position. They are more convinced that this is just an excuse for the other side.
"As for the high-sounding words, you don't need to say any more. Tell me what you're going to do!" Howwick Hori was helpless at the moment.
Even if he died, he had to die standing. The most unwilling thing about myself is that the Horipro firm that I created by myself is about to come to an end.
He could unite with other shareholders to make a countermeasure against Kishimoto, but it was only a theoretical possibility. How much affection do other people have for Horipro than themselves?
Their primary purpose was to make money, and they even wished that Kishimoto would buy the shares of Horipro from them at a premium and make a fortune.
"President Hori, you really misunderstood my intentions. I still have a lot of respect for you from the bottom of my heart. My increase in my holdings of Horipro is not a hostile takeover at all.
The name of Horizonro can be retained, or you can continue to serve as president.
This time limit is not more than two years. In this way, you will also be able to walk in the scenery and scenery, and you will not leave the outside world with the impression that you are forced to be in the palace.
In addition, my proposal is for Shingo Oda, who is currently the president of Horipro, to take over your future position.
This means that the vice chairman of the board of directors is Kazuki Hori's eldest son. The president will be your second son, Yoshiki. Kishimoto said eloquently.
"You're done with Shingo Oda, aren't you?" Wai Hori's old eyes looked directly at Shingo Oda. I never thought that the person who stabbed me in the back would be him.
"Say something that doesn't please me. You're old, it's time to retire. Otherwise, the people behind will have little chance.
There are also two sons of yours who hold important positions in the company, which is considered to be very respectful to the old-timers. Of course, you really don't accept such an arrangement, and that's another story. Kishimoto said bluntly.
Waifu Hori smiled and said, "You are a major shareholder, and you can find a reason to appoint and remove you at any time." ”
"Since you think I'm a wicked person so bent on it, then I'll be a wicked person through and through. Horipro will be merged into Hard Gold Media. Kishimoto said calmly.
As soon as these words came out, some people in the board of directors immediately began to discuss. In other words, it is still necessary to annex the Horizon firm.
"Everyone be quiet and finish listening!" said Kazuya Takahashi on his own initiative.
So, they gradually quieted down, wanting to hear what Kishimoto had to say later.
"I will not let your interests suffer. Here are two options for you to choose from. One is to sell the shares of Horipro in your hands directly to Hard Gold Media, and the other is to discount the shares of Horipro in your hands in exchange for shares in Hard Gold Media. "Justice Kishimoto is a serious one.