That morning, before leaving for school, the system in Luky's head rang.
Ting!
[New Premium Mission Published!]
Mission Description: Perform a strategic acquisition of one company with a minimum transaction value of 500 billion rupiah within 7 days. Companies must have a potential synergy with assets that are already owned or fill gaps in the host business portfolio.
Prize: +20 Character Development Points, Premium Business Negotiation Skills (Basic), Bonus 1% of the Acquisition Value.
Deadline: 7 days
Penalties (if it fails): a decrease in the level of trust from business partners, operational disorders in one of the existing assets.
Luky numbed slowly. The system once again encourages it to develop more aggressively. Five hundred billion is not a small amount, even for him, but more important is to find the right target. He can't just buy.
Throughout the lesson at school, his mind works to process data. He considered various options. Buy a logistics company to support Nusantara Eats? Or maybe a digital payment platform to be the backbone of all its business transactions? Or even a technology company that has a certain patent?
During a break, he was alone in the library and opened his laptop. Financial analysis skills (basic) and premium business strategies (basic) are active. He compiled criteria, a company that is experiencing liquidity difficulties but has good business fundamentals, or companies that have intellectual technology/works that can be utilized, and of course, which can be acquired quickly.
After hours of filtering data, his eyes fixed on one name, PT. Archipelago Animation Creation (KAN).
Kan is a fairly famous animated studio, once won an international award for his short film. However, they are caught in financial problems because they are wrongly managing the production budget of the large animated TV series that failed in the market. The company's value declined, but they still have a solid creative talent team and rendering technology that is quite sophisticated. They also hold intellectual rights for some animated characters that have great potential if managed properly.
The current market value is around 400 billion, but with debt that reaches nearly 150 billion. The total needed to take over and pay off the debt of around 550 billion. It's perfect for its mission.
"Here it is," Luky murmured.
He immediately contacted Lawyer who had handled the previous acquisitions.
"Pak Handoko, this is Luky."
"Good afternoon, Mr. Luky. Can I help you?"
"I want the acquisition of PT. Nusantara Animation Creations. I know they are sick. I want a fast and clean offer. Approve them. Offer full acquisition to our conditions that pay off all their debts. Maximum budget of 570 billion."
"PT. Right? That's ... an interesting but risky target, Mr. Luky. They have a lot of problems."
"I have calculated the risk, Mr. Handoko. I want this to be finished in 5 days. Can?"
"... I will try my best, Mr. Luky. I will contact their majority shareholders immediately."
Luky decided on the phone. The next step is to think of integration. He called Andi from Delta Design.
"Andi, I have a big plan. In the near future, we will acquire PT.
"Right? The big animation studio? They fell again ..."
"Yes. But the talent and technology are still good. Look, later after the acquisition is finished, Delta Design will merge with. You will lead Division Motion Graphics and Animation. We will be a much bigger creative force, TV ad handle, animation series, even film content. You are ready?"
"Ready ... really ready, Mr. Luky! That's a dream for us!" Andi answered in a trembling voice.
The plan is running. Luky knows this acquisition will give him more than just check the system mission. This will provide enormous content strength, which can be used for marketing of all its companies and even creating a very valuable IP (Intellectual Property).
The next day, Mr. Handoko reported his development.
"Mr. Luky, I have talked to the majority of shareholders right. They are interested in our offer, but there is a problem."
"What is the problem?"
"Apparently, there are other parties who also approach, Gunawan Capital. They offer a similar scheme, but with a slightly lower value for acquisitions, around 520 billion, but they want to maintain some old management."
Luky frown. Gunawan's family was again blocking. They must see the same value that Luky saw.
"Our offer is fixed, Mr. Handoko. 570 billion, pay off all debts, and all old management can leave. Also offer fast cash bonuses if they sign in 2 days. Emphasis that our funds are ready to be disbursed immediately, without delay."
"I will convey. But Gunawan Capital has a big name ..."
"The big name is not as fast as cash, sir. Believe me."
Luky's strategy is speed and certainty. He knows that the shareholders who are being pressed will prefer the certainty of cash rather than offers that may be a little higher but convoluted from Venture Capital.
While waiting for news, Luky focused on the existing operation. Dashboard Nusantara Eats shows exponential growth in 5 new cities. The number of downloading my tasks APP also exploded thanks to the features of "Flash Task" and massive marketing campaigns.
At school, Diana approached him again.
"Luky, I heard you were in the process of acquisition of PT. Right?" he asked directly.
"News spreads quickly," Luky answered, not arguing or agreed.
"That is a very different field from what you are in now. Very risky. Are you sure?"
"Every business has its own risk, Diana."
"My family ... Gunawan Capital, also looking at it. Maybe it would be better if we work together in this matter. We can joint acquisition, share risks."
"An interesting offer, but once again, I prefer to work alone. I don't like to share control," Luky said softly.
Diana sighed. "You are very stubborn, Luky. Sometimes, surviving alone is not strength, but a weakness." This time, his tone was almost like a warning.
"I will take that risk," Luky replied.
Two days later, good news came. Dana Luky's speed and certainty succeeded in winning the hearts of shareholders.
"Mr. Luky, Deal!" Report Mr. Handoko by telephone. "They accept our offer. All documents are ready to be signed tomorrow. Transfer of funds can be done after signing."
"Good. Good work, Mr. Handoko. Prepare everything."
Ting!
[Premium mission "Strategic Acquisition" has been completed!]
[Prize: +20 Character Points, Premium Business Negotiation Skills (Basic), and Bonus 5.7 Trillion Rupiah has been added to the balance!]
Luky smiled. 1% bonus is very significant. The system is generous.
The next day, the signing process took place quickly and efficiently. Luky officially became the owner of 100% PT. Archipelago Animation Creation. He immediately announced a merger with Delta Design, forming a new collaboration, PT. Delta Nusantara Creation. Andi was appointed as his CEO, with a mandate to revitalize the animation studio and integrate it with existing graphic design services.
However, this victory did not escape the attention of the enemy. That night, through the tapper, Luky heard a hot conversation between Mr. Wijaya and someone suspected of representatives of Gunawan Capital.
"... he's the one who won! That child again! He acquired right from under our nose!" shouted Mr. Wijaya.
"We offer a reasonable value, Wijaya. But he offers cash and certainty. His shareholders are panicked, they take it," answered another calm but frustrated voice.
"This is outrageous! He doesn't just hurt my family's business, now he is disturbing your plans too!"
"Calm down. The acquisition was only the beginning. Managing a dying animated studio is not easy. He will make mistakes. And at that time, we will be there to take over at a very cheap price."
Luky listened carefully. They will wait for him to fail. But he did not intend to fail.
He immediately issued a new order. He flowed 200 billion fresh funds to PT. Delta Nusantara's creations for operations, pay off the remaining debt, and provide bonuses to employees who survive. He also ordered the new team to immediately start the first short animated project, a series of advertisements for the archipelago eats and my task of the app. This will be a trial as well as showing their abilities.
A few days later, Luky was busy monitoring the integration of his new business. One afternoon, the system returned a warning.
Ting!
[Early Warning: Hacking efforts are detected against the internal server of PT. Delta Nusantara Creation. Source: Advanced, most likely funded by parties with large resources (Gunawan/Wijaya).]
They are not just waiting, they are actively attacking!
Luky didn't panic. Premium hacker skills (basic) and counter intelligence (base) are directly used. He not only blocked hacking efforts, but also tracking his source and left a "gift" back, a tracking virus that would send data on the activity of the attacker's computer back to him.
Within minutes, he identified the location of the attack source, an office in the business area owned by one of the Wijaya family companies.
Luky smiled coldly. Now he has evidence.
He did not immediately confront. Instead, he gathered all the evidence of the attack and kept it safely. This is a weapon to be used at the right time.
The next day, at school, Diana came to her with a different face. More serious.
"Luky, my family knows you turn around the Cyber attack yesterday. That ... is very interesting."
"I only protect what is mine," Luky answered.
"They are also increasingly curious. And ... a little impressed. The offer to work together is still there, but now with a different level. My father wants to meet you, directly. Not as a school child, but as a potential business partner."
This is a new development. Is this a trap or opportunity?
"When and where?" Luky asked.
"Tomorrow afternoon. At Gunawan Capital's head office."
"I will be there."
High -level meetings will soon occur. Luky knows this is a turning point. He can be an ally, or instead becomes the most feared enemy. Status, said Luky to himself.
Status:
[Premium Wealth System
Host: Luky Pratama
Wealth Balance: 9,999,999,939,499,999,700 Rupiah (after acquisition and bonus)
Status: Premium Member (Level 1)
Skill: Fighting Premium (Basics), Premium Hackers (Basics), Premium Academic Intelligence (Medium), Premium Business Strategy (Basic), SIM Premium, Premium Team Management (Basic), Financial Analysis (Basic), Counter Intelligence Premium (Basics), Corporate Politics (Basics), Standing Business Negotiations (Basics)
Assets: PT. Nusantara Eats, PT. My job, PT. Delta Nusantara Creation
Character Points: 95
Active mission: 0.]
He is ready. With his new negotiation skill and a deeper understanding of corporate politics, he will face the giant.