"President Norio, Panasonic's President Nakamura is here. He said he has something important to discuss with you." Norio Ohga's new assistant said.
Panasonic's President Nakamura is here. Although Sony and Panasonic are working together, they are still competitors most of the time. After all, Toshiba is working closely with Sony.
"President Nakamura, why are you here?" Nakamura had only become the President last year, and he is still young. Norio Ohga felt he is more senior than Nakamura, and his tone is slightly arrogant.
Nakamura did not show any signs of displeasure when he heard Norio Ohga's arrogant tone.
"President Norio, I have something to discuss with you in detail regarding the cooperation between our two companies."
"Oh? How come I don't see any cooperation between us? "
Music player? Panasonic is not as good as Sony. Both digital cameras and mobile phones are about the same. Sony is leading in game consoles and DVDs. As for other home appliances like razors, Panasonic is slightly ahead. But Sony is not interested in developing new razors with Panasonic.
"President Norio, don't be so confident. I know Sony is stronger than Panasonic in many aspects, but Panasonic's sales are doing very well this year. I estimate our sales to be over 50 billion USD and might even reach 60 billion USD. "
This figure is higher than Sony.
"Hmph! Are you here to show off?" Norio Ohga replied unhappily.
"No, no, no. I am here to discuss cooperation with Sony. I wonder if Sony is interested in cooperating with us in the TV industry? "Nakamura asked with a smile.
TV? Norio Ohga is shocked. Panasonic is the leader in the TV industry in Japan and is famous in the world.
Although Sony also has TV, they are not as influential as Panasonic. But this is weird. Who will cooperate with a company weaker than them?
Furthermore, Panasonic had formed a strategic alliance with Hitachi and Pioneer in the TV industry. In the past, Sony and Toshiba had wanted to join them, but Panasonic rejected them.
What's going on? Why are they here?
"President Nakamura, tell me about our cooperation."
Nakamura smiled. He knew Sony can't reject this offer.
"Nowadays, traditional fluorescent display TVs are becoming less and less popular. People are more inclined towards flat screen TVs. Therefore, in the future, flat-panel TVs would definitely replace the big-headed fluorescent display TVs. Do you agree with me? "
Norio Ohga nodded. From a space-saving perspective, flat-screen TV is more advantageous. Also, it can be placed on the TV cabinet and can be hung on the wall.
"Plasma TVs are the most high-end TVs. Do you agree?" After getting Norio Ohga's approval, Nakamura continued. "I remember your company and Toshiba want to join our Plasma TV alliance. However, you didn't agree to our conditions. "
"That's right. Your conditions are too harsh. Not all the technologies developed will belong to you. Also, you are asking for too much money. You all had already made profits from the higher-ups, and there's no reason for us to bear all the R&D costs." Norio Ohga's face changed when he mentioned this.
"President Daigo, that's all in the past. Now, on behalf of the Plasma TV Alliance, I would like to invite Sony to join us to research Plasma TV technologies! "
Norio Ohga was not overjoyed. He asked calmly. "Then, what are your conditions? Let me make this clear. If you all still want the same conditions, then there's no need to discuss further. Sony and Toshiba will catch up with you slowly and surpass you all! "
"Hahaha … of course, our conditions are not as harsh as before. After all, you all are also a Japanese company, and to outsiders, we are one of you."
Huh? Norio Ohga raised his brows. What does this mean to outsiders?
"Thomson Company had announced that they will increase their research and development of Plasma TV this year. They had also cooperated with Hua Xia's TCL. After that, South Korea's Samsung and LG also announced that they will increase their research and development of Plasma TV this year. Some Taiwanese companies also announced that they will increase their investments. The market is only so big, and rather than letting outsiders occupy it, why don't we Japanese share the market? "
What Feng Yu said makes sense, but Norio Ohga felt something was amiss.
"What about Wind & Rain Electronics, Philips, Changhong, etc.? They are also good at flat-screen TVs. "Norio Ohga asked.
"President Norio is indeed President Norio. You all know about this? That's right. Those companies had announced that they will increase their investments in LCD technology and will introduce bigger LCD TVs. That's why the competition for flat-screen TVs will be intense, and we need more allies. "Nakamura praised.
Norio Ohga smirked. You still want to lie to me? I've been through a lot more than you.
"That means you want us, Sony, to join the Plasma TV camp and give up on LCD TVs?"
"That's right. Isn't Plasma TV more profitable? LCD TV's profits cannot be compared to Plasma TV. Also, Plasma TV has the advantage in terms of clarity, battery consumption, screen size, etc. Also, Pioneer had already invited Toshiba. "
Norio Ohga thought to himself. Are you trying to say that if I don't agree, then Sony will be alone in Japan? This is forcing Sony to join the war machine.
Of course, if Toshiba and Sony do not agree, Norio Ohga can also join the LCD TV camp.
But Feng Yu's company is in the LCD TV camp, and this made Norio Ohga feel disgusted. Plasma TV had defeated LCD TV, and Sony had defeated Feng Yu. This made Norio Ohga happier.
"I cannot give you an answer now. I need to discuss with the board of directors. Tell me your conditions to prevent any misunderstandings. "Norio Ohga replied calmly.
"Of course. This document is the condition for Sony and Toshiba to join the Plasma TV Alliance. In the future, we will monopolize the Plasma TV technology. After President Norio Ohga read this document, I think you will agree. "
Nakamura put down the document and left Norio Ohga's office. He had a confident look on his face, and he seems to think Sony cannot reject this condition.
After Nakamura left, Norio Ohga flipped through the document. After putting down the document, he called Toshiba's President … … After hanging up, Norio Ohga made up his mind.
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