No.1365
>Date: April 21st, 2017
>Location: S.C. - Archeon Complex
>Time: 8:00 AM
>As he taps his fingers against the desk, Aiden thinks to himself:
{"…..Well, the process can't take too long? Right?"}
>After a few seconds, Amber walks into the room with a set of papers in her hands. Placing them on Aiden's desk, she then says:
"Alright. Legal's back with the first draft of the proposed joint venture. You sure you want to go through with this, Aiden?"
>Closing his eyes as he goes deep into thought for a moment, Aiden then states:
"We're going to need to expand into new markets, like I said before. Hoyokazi's infrastructure and distribution networks in Japan and mainland Asia are our best bet. Besides, they know their way around local and regional laws and regulations there. We don't have any experience with that."
>Opening his eyes, Aiden then leans forward, still in a thinking position.
"We also need a business ally that can help us buffer against attempted business maneuvers from our smaller rivals. Consolidating our infrastructure networks, proprietary technology and capital expenditure levels can help to reinforce each of our strategic moats."
>Looking up at Amber closely, Aiden then concludes:
"It's mutually beneficial."
>Raising an eyebrow with a degree of skepticism, she replies:
"I don't doubt that. But I wonder if that's the only reason why you're willing to take this major step. Even your father never committed to a move this big. He considered something similar, sure - but I heard he decided against it at the last moment."
>Aiden then stands up at his desk and dusts his clothes off, stating:
"Well, it won't hurt to try. Let's see where this goes."
>Aiden then starts looking at the papers, picking them up as he begins reading through them carefully and methodically. While doing this, he keeps a few thoughts in the back of his mind.