Darkstone Code
Chapter 235 - 0233 Advantage, Detail, Bait

Chapter 235: 0233 Advantage, Detail, Bait

Mr. Lynch is very ambitious, that’s the opinion of the business department of Sabin City’s TV station. They suggested offering him a broadcasting fee of three thousand dollars for each women’s football match and providing a championship sponsorship worth thirty thousand dollars, which Lynch rejected.

From the TV station’s perspective, a three-thousand-dollar broadcasting fee per game is not cheap. It’s merely a non-professional women’s football match without any formal league system, and it wouldn’t be officially recognized.

Paying three thousand dollars for broadcasting such a match, isn’t it a bargain for Lynch?

When the salesperson discussed this with the supervisor, he felt indignant, "For three thousand dollars, we can hire a group of girls, have them split into two teams, and run around the lawn with minimal clothing!"

The supervisor just glanced at the salesperson and eventually shook his head, kindly reminding him, "Lynch has better relationships with women’s rights advocates than we do with them, do you understand what I mean?"

Seeing that the salesperson still appeared somewhat confused, the supervisor had to delve deeper into these nuances, essentially a warning not to act recklessly.

"Lynch is well-connected with those celebrities, and even President Luca personally participated in this women’s football game because Lynch orchestrated all of it."

"If it were you or anyone else doing this, those women might have started marching already. Do you understand my meaning?"

The supervisor’s role exposed him to some facets of higher society. Despite many outside viewing women’s football as a vulgar adult sports activity, as long as it has the support from feminists, no one can label it as vulgar or inappropriate.

However, this does not mean anyone can do it. If others launch similar activities without their support, even if the women are more dressed than Lynch’s female athletes, feminists would see it as using women to please men, a typical instance of gender discrimination and sexual oppression.

This society operates in ways difficult for people to grasp, yet it subtly adheres to its rules. If someone fails to understand these rules, they will undoubtedly suffer setbacks.

Fortunately, this matter has been entrusted to the United Transport Association for resolution. They offered a higher price to the Association, willing to pay a broadcasting fee ranging from five thousand to twenty thousand dollars per match, based on varying audience ratings.

Maybe the salesperson finds this unreasonable too. Giving the money directly to Lynch might have been agreeable, yet they prefer to go through such elaborate procedures.

But those are the rules—an invisible, unwritten set of guidelines that undeniably influence societal operations, a fearsome set of rules!

The TV station believes the United Transport Association can persuade Lynch, but in reality, the Association aims to convince the women’s rights advocates who are not easy to sway and seek gains from this.

After channeling the Association’s efforts towards Ms. Cress, Lynch began refocusing on the issue of company restructuring.

He had explained it to the board, but due to a series of impacts, the matter was temporarily shelved.

Now, with societal order within the state gradually restoring, previously delayed matters must resume.

On the Monday of the last week of December, the shareholders of the Interstellar Trade Company convened another board meeting. Investors from Curilan City attended in person as the meeting concerned everyone’s vital interests!

Lynch, with a mature demeanor, sat in the chairman’s seat seamlessly, perfectly integrating his presence and aura with the position.

Flipping through the documents in his hand, the entire room remained silent until he lifted his gaze from the file, easing the atmosphere, allowing for audible breaths.

For many, it was an intriguing phenomenon. Lynch was constantly smiling, radiating friendliness, but when he ceased smiling, becoming earnest and solemn, people gradually recognized the formidable aura he emanated.

"Have you considered the topic from the last meeting?" he asked, crossing his legs, glancing at those present.

For company growth, Interstellar Trade Company must be divided into three entities: the Interstellar Trade Asset Management Company as the holding parent company, with the trading and auction branches split into two independent companies.

Due to the directional and categorical shift, separating business operations for healthy management, targeting professionalism is a common commercial strategy.

It’s akin to placing nails in the nail box, hammers in the hammer box.

"In principle, there is no issue," Curilan City’s investors gave a definitive response. Holding a mere five percent in the company’s equity, their focus was not on its development but the political value derived from investing in it.

Asir’s representative shell corporations also expressed no objections, and others similarly had minimal dissent.

Currently, Lynch’s overwhelming equity surpasses other shareholders, enabling him to implement decisions without requiring their input. Holding meetings merely ensures everything proceeds formally and controllably.

Nobody can guarantee being the largest equity holder of a company forever. Due to various reasons, individuals may sell their shares, necessitating establishing and adhering to rules while holding power, ensuring protection when power diminishes.

Every reason, process, and outcome initiated in each meeting, including voting results, are meticulously documented. Future parties can easily explore these records to understand the company’s story from inception until their involvement, its "culture," and "rules."

Many aggressive acquiring entities don’t abruptly alter a company in initial stages. They respect the company’s established cultural rules until they gain full control, then contemplate gradual changes.

Having such a buffer allows individuals to accomplish desired tasks.

Unanimous agreement was anticipated by Lynch. He instructed the secretary to distribute new materials to those present and began discussing restructuring details.

"I have communicated with Mayor Landon recently. He is very interested in my idea of establishing a local second-hand goods centralized trading market and supports pursuing it."

"Therefore, the first company spun off from the Interstellar Trade Company will be the Interstellar Trade Market Management Company. This name is temporary, and anyone with a better suggestion can approach me anytime."

"We plan to establish this project in every city within the state, initially requiring no less than two thousand acres of land for construction."

"Currently, based on the company’s accounts, our existing funds and assets cannot keep pace with developments. After spinning off this company, each shareholder based on equity proportion will have priority purchasing rights, though I must remind everyone this sub-company will soon require financing, evaluating risks crucial for you."

At this point, Lynch paused, casually flipping through a document with sketches drawn by art students, depicting concept images.

Stunning architectural designs, bustling scenes, unique trading centers rising in different cities.

Adjacent data allowed anyone to easily assess the value and benefits of this endeavor through figures, conclusions, and trend charts.

He has vast land in suburban areas yet unused, capable of converting into assets for the new company’s initial financing phase, securing more influence.

Naturally, if others opt to do similarly, he won’t oppose anyone. He remains impartial on work matters, including towards himself.

Everyone listened intently as Lynch continuously addressed these detailed issues, ultimately summarizing two main points.

First, they could invest money for preferential stock allocation of new enterprises, gaining higher shares at lower prices with more advantages.

Alternatively, they might witness the rapid growth of the spun-off companies, while merely regretting missing the enormous dividends.

Second, post-restructuring, Lynch plans to propel the Interstellar Trade Asset Management Company (renamed) to a stock market listing with three major exchanges.

Visible profitability with channel and policy advantages renders it illogical for a premium enterprise to solely earn money here—IPO is the right choice.

Capital evading financial risks would eagerly flood in, transforming everyone into millionaires, even with minimal participation.

Though some initially voiced concerns, upon hearing Lynch’s plan to list the company, all opinions vanished.

As the meeting neared conclusion, Lynch reiterated, "No equity swaps accepted for the new company, only cash and land, no negotiations this time!"