Rebirth 99 to become a car giant.

Chapter 117 Backhandedly betrayed SKF

Bearing parts were among the first batch of objects to be included in the antitrust investigation.

This puts great pressure on relevant companies.

Needless to say, SKF, the entire team of the group’s legal department is dealing with this matter.

Following closely behind is NTN.

This Japanese company's influence among global bearing companies is second only to SKF. Not only does it have a large number of orders from Japanese car companies such as Honda and Nissan, but General Motors and Ford are also its customers.

Now the entire NTN Group is discussing how to deal with this matter.

"President, there is news from the United States that as long as we are willing to stand up and provide evidence, we can be dealt with lightly."

"I think we can consider asking the American branch and other branches to fully cooperate. Otherwise, we will be directly issued a fine of [-] million US dollars or even [-] million US dollars. This year's statements will not be able to be read."

Within NTN, a meeting is held every day to discuss antitrust matters.

"Are we sure that after we provide evidence, we can get a chance of leniency?"

As the president of NTN, Saichi Ito needs to consider all aspects.

Selling out your teammates is not unacceptable, as long as it benefits you.

Anyway, dead friends don't die poor.

Whether it is SKF, Schaeffler, or JTEKT and NSK, both of which are the same companies, they can all be sold.

"The American judicial authorities have now investigated dozens of international parts giants in one go. They are also eager to open up the situation and provide a deterrent to other manufacturers."

"Whoever comes forward to provide evidence at this time will definitely get a chance to be dealt with lightly."

"We could even avoid being fined entirely."

After hearing that his subordinates gave him such clear information, Ito Zuoichi no longer hesitated and said directly: "Then make arrangements and let the American branch fully cooperate with the investigation."

"At the same time, we will also ask branches in other places to sort out and collect antitrust-related evidence so that the American judicial authorities can see our sincerity."

Although antitrust investigations have geographical restrictions, if evidence from SKF and other peers in other countries can be provided, it will certainly be of reference and reference for antitrust investigations in the United States.

After all, these companies are global enterprises, and the work styles of each branch have certain traces of standardization.

Even the heads of each branch were originally from the same department at the headquarters.

Everyone receives similar education and training.

"No problem, I'll arrange it now."

"I just heard some time ago that SKF is teaming up with us and some machine tool companies to deal with a company in the Chinese market."

"This time I will ask the Huaxia branch to collect evidence. Maybe we can get an unexpected surprise."

Following this meeting at NTN headquarters, branches in various countries immediately took action.

After doing this, I really discovered a lot of things.

"Are you saying that SKF specifically agreed with us on the share division and quotation strategy for bearing supply to Modu General?"

Within a few days, Ito Zuoichi flew to the Magic City of China to listen to the report of NTN China Branch.

"President, this is indeed the case."

"According to SKF's previous agreement with us, they will mainly produce the wheel hub bearings of Modu General, and will only choose one of the small-volume models to give to us."

"But when it comes to drive shaft bearings, it's the other way around. They will cooperate with us in offering a relatively high price, allowing us to become the drive shaft bearing supplier of Shanghai General Motors."

"Of course, due to an accident, most of their wheel bearing orders have been given to a local supplier in China."

Yamashita Jiro, general manager of NTN China Branch, reported to Ito Saichi nervously.

Although he is the general manager of the Huaxia branch, his status in the headquarters is several levels lower than that of Ito Zuichi.

These days, the American branch has the highest status, while the Chinese branch generally has a lower level.

For example, Jiro Yamashita has not even entered the board of directors of NTN, let alone the executive director and executive director.

In Japanese companies, the hierarchy between superiors and subordinates is very strict.

In the context of lifelong employment, if the superior PUA gives you a slap in the face, you can only accept it honestly.

If you don’t save face, it is simply something that cannot be considered.

"I don't care about any accidents now. I only care about SKF and our violation of antitrust laws. Is there any evidence?"

“Does the evidence stand up to the sales pitch?”

"Can you provide witnesses?"

As the president of NTN, Saichi Ito's focus is naturally different from Jiro Yamashita's.

The most critical thing right now is to resolve the antitrust investigation of NTN by the American judicial authorities.

Everything else can serve this purpose.

"Very direct documentary evidence is a bit difficult, but there is a lot of indirect evidence."

"As for witnesses, if the headquarters needs it, we can ask the head of the sales department to come out and act as a witness."

"It's just that these are things that happened in China, and I'm afraid they won't have much effect on the antitrust investigation in the United States."

Yamashita Jiro actually didn't want to get involved in this matter.

No matter what it looks like, he has no credit.

But if you are not careful, you will be in danger.

What does the matter in America have to do with him, the general manager of China?

Even if the income is not good to hear, he still hopes that the American branch will provide some scams.

Don't think that only Chinese companies have factions within them. The cliques within Japanese companies are just as serious as factions.

Obviously, Yamashita Jiro and the person in charge of the United States are not from the same faction.

"Normally speaking, the evidence from China will not be of much use."

"But if it has something to do with Magic City General, the situation will be different."

"This is a joint venture of General Motors in China. SKF and others' violation of antitrust laws can be related to General Motors, which will definitely play a very good role in assisting."

Ito Zuoichi felt that his trip to China was not in vain.

With the evidence here, coupled with the evidence from the United States, NTN should be able to obtain the understanding of the American judicial authorities.

As for selling SKF backhand.

He no longer cares about the adverse effects this approach will have.

After all, we are all competitors, and we can only wait for the other party to go bankrupt.

NTN's main product is bearings, and it is not afraid that after SKF is set up like this, other giants will have opinions about it.

However, in this case, SKF is sitting on the wax.

Ovid, the president of the Asia-Pacific region, was about to go to bed when he was chased after a phone call from the headquarters.