Xiao Ran thought that he had to do everything for a show, so he glanced at Chen Dezhong: "Do you have a hundred or eighty thousand yuan? Give it all to her!"
"Yes, yes!" Chen Dezhong breathed a sigh of relief. Since it was Yang Yuejie who was punished, he would be fine. Hearing Xiao Ran ask this, he immediately nodded hurriedly, took out more than 200,000 yuan from his arms, and handed it to Yang Yuejie.
Xiao Ran was quite surprised, why did Chen Dezhong bring so much cash with him? After thinking about it, he immediately understood that it was for showing off at any time, and he was even more disdainful. When Chen Dezhong saw Yang Yuejie leaving, he relaxed and asked carefully: "
Mr. Xiao, can I leave?"
"Wait a minute!" Xiao Ran took the tea handed over by Lin Qingxia and took a sip. He felt extremely refreshed all over his body. He asked to know that this was the top-grade Biluochun. Then he nodded and observed the tea carefully and said lightly: "You don't know that I
Don’t you like seeing this kind of thing?”
"Mr. Xiao, I... I thought you had no objection!" Chen Dezhong's expression was very funny, as if he was crying and laughing at the same time: "Besides, I am not the first, so I..."
"I understand, a slap can't make a sound. But don't do this again! Do you understand?" Xiao Ran raised his head at this time, squinted his eyes and said to Chen Dezhong: "You can go! Also, I'm sorry to disturb your work.
Please come here."
Lin Qingxia was a little confused. She really didn't know what she wanted to do. Seeing Chen Dezhong leave, Xiao Ran stood up and glanced around. He thought that not many people would be stupid enough to accept support now.
Originally, being an actor is very promising, so why do you need to do anything to support yourself? It is simply self-defeating. Xiao Ran knew very well that the scene in which he established Lin Qingxia's prestige had been successful. When he went out and got in the car, Lin Qingxia asked
: "What did you just..."
"Let me establish your authority. You are Mrs. Xiao. How can you have no authority at all? In the future, they will gradually convince you, and then my goal will be achieved!" Xiao Ran smiled slyly, and gently touched Lin Qingxia's hand with his fingers.
Circles are drawn in the palms of the hands.
This matter spread in the industry and upper class society, and the issue of support has gradually become less common since then. No one wants to offend Xiao Ran like this. Moreover, celebrities have gradually learned to keep themselves clean, just like Xiao Ran's last sentence with ulterior motives can't be slapped.
If they don't mess around, there will naturally be fewer people.
However, Lin Qingxia's influence in front of Xiao Ran was obviously one of the key points of this incident. After that, the number of people asking for Lin Qingxia's help gradually increased, naturally not to mention it. The couple not only had many friends in the industry, but also many years later
Xiao Ran is not even as popular as Lin Qingxia.
In December, Phantom started a takeover battle with Wheelock, one of the four oldest British-owned companies in Hong Kong. For this acquisition, Phantom borrowed US$2 billion from the Bank of China and used US$2 billion itself to successfully finance the acquisition with US$300.
The acquisition was completed with HKD 100 million, controlling 45%, becoming the well-deserved largest shareholder.
All major financial and financial media in Hong Kong were shocked, believing that Phantom was about to launch a large-scale offensive outside the entertainment media industry, which would become a major cause of progress for Hong Kong's economy. At the end of the month, Wheelock became a subsidiary of Phantom Corporation
First, Xiao Ran successfully became the chairman of the board of directors of Wheelock. The Phantom Group was gradually transforming into a flagship company and finally took control of a large listed company.
In March 1991, Phantom once again started an acquisition war. In addition to the loan from Bank of China, it acquired Chengji Infrastructure with a market value of 1.2 billion for HK$4 billion. By June, Phantom launched another large-scale acquisition.
, took over Juxing Real Estate and controlled many real estate properties in prime locations on Hong Kong Island.
In the same year, Prince Rong started the acquisition of Hengchang. The acquisition was ultimately completed at a price of 7 billion. What made Li Jiacheng and jewelry kings Zheng Yutong and Xiao Ran depressed was that due to political pressure from the mainland, they had to pay the original price.
Sell the allocated equity to Prince Rong. This means that Prince Rong borrowed their financial resources to make money for himself, and they only received a symbolic profit.
In fact, Phantom's acquisition of Juxing, Chengji and Wheelock was not a wholly-owned acquisition, and it did not even reach the absolute shareholding figure of 51%. However, what does this matter? The Hutchison Whampoa shares controlled by Li Ka-shing are also
With only a little over 20%, he is still the largest shareholder.
The bigger the company, the harder it is to achieve absolute control. This is known to everyone. However, apart from giving away equity to employees and general managers, Phantom's core business still has Xiao Ran controlling the vast majority of the equity, which cannot be achieved at all.
pose any threat. In fact, Wei Dongling had no intention of listing his core business. Although the conditions were sufficient, he knew that Xiao Ran would never give any chance to usurp his hard work.
Of course, all of these were acquisitions in other industries as of June 1991. As for the entertainment media industry, Phantom acquired several newspapers and magazines in Europe in January. After accumulating strength, it borrowed 1.5 billion in May.
After raising US dollars, it was very difficult to acquire two TV stations in the UK and France.
By June, Leo's market value exceeded its all-time high. Phantom sold 32% of its shares for US$300 million and still retained more than ten percent of its shares. And that
Because Philippe, Europe's largest distribution company headquartered in France, was not listed, Phantom spent another 100 million US dollars to increase its equity to 62%. The original investment doubled by a full 40% in two or three years.
times.
The only thing that worries Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling is that the old guy Murdoch has loomed on Phantom's horizontal expansion. The only good thing is that they have not yet fought against each other. Xiao Ran has also repeatedly told Wei Dongling to pay great attention to it.
Murdoch, Lin Yongqiang and others also collected intelligence on Murdoch. Later, based on this intelligence, they intercepted two of Murdoch's acquisitions.
In August, Phantom once again launched an acquisition of a well-known TV station in Japan. Taking advantage of the depreciation of the Japanese yen, it successfully achieved its goal at a cost of US$900 million. This year can be said to be the most important year for Phantom to enter a comprehensive multinational group.
In this step, many acquisitions have been completed, and the role played by Bank of China behind this can be said to be quite large.
Of course, these are things for later. Entering 1991, the media once again launched an intense and fierce annual statistics. This time, Xiao Ran once again became the first person in the entertainment industry's annual power figures selected by "Influence".
The second place is Lin Qingxia, and the reason is very simple, because the film they starred in has become the highest-grossing Asian film in the world, and they are also recognized as the best couple both on and off screen.
Among the top ten most enviable couples selected by many magazines, Xiao Lin, a pair who were not favored by others at first, ranked first. This was not only selected in this way in Hong Kong, but also in various magazines in Southeast Asia.
This was the case in the selection, and it was definitely recognized. Xiao Ran was very happy with this result. He knew the meaning behind it was that Hong Kong films had successfully invaded Southeast Asia and occupied a very solid position.
This time, "Asia Weekly" imitated "Influence" to rank the powerful people in the Asian entertainment industry. Xiao Ran was naturally ranked first. No one objected to this. The reason given by the weekly was very simple: as long as Xiao Ran
If he is willing, he can make the most ordinary person become the brightest star in Asia in half a year.
Absolutely no one doubts this. Now basically everyone in Asia knows that Phantom Company has a Starlight Project, which makes ten to twenty actors, hosts, etc. popular every year. Those who can be on the list are definitely qualified to become popular. Every year
Just to get on the list, everyone has tried their best. And with Phantom's huge entertainment and media empire, it is easy to achieve this goal.
In many annual rankings of Asia Weekly, one of the most influential financial magazines in Asia, such as the top 500 international Chinese businessmen, Phantom ranked seventh because it just joined Wheelock. Xiao Ran also became Asia's annual ranking
Ranked ninth among the top ten influential figures, Wei Dongling once again retained his position as the global working emperor this year due to his salary increase and equity appreciation.
In every ranking of "Influence", Xiao Ran is impressively on the list. And "Power" has already begun to prepare annual wealth statistics. Because it is a subsidiary industry, Xiao Ran takes good care of this magazine. Except for the assets of Tianxia Fund, there is no
Apart from reporting it, there is basically nothing else to hide.
According to statistics from "Power", the power-controlled karaoke is still the main source of assets for Phantom, because soon after the follow-up product of karaoke was developed, the market value of this item alone reached 2 billion U.S. dollars. Including other stocks of power and
The investment is worth approximately US$600 million.
Shuxiang Media made many acquisitions in 1990. It owns many magazines, newspapers and publishing houses in Asia and Europe, with a market value of up to 800 million U.S. dollars. Sihai Audio and Video acquired a large European audio and video distribution company last year, successfully expanding its sales network to
In Europe, it even handles the distribution of many records. Last year's sales reached 2.3 billion, and its market value reached 500 million US dollars.
ATV's current market value is also US$200 million (because I underestimated its market value at first, so I had to gradually increase it here, I believe this value should be about the same), accounting for 44% of the Hong Kong market, defeating Wireless
Return to dominance.
If it was just doing post-production, its market value would certainly not be high. However, it controls the world's most advanced photographic equipment, etc. At least 80% of the films in Hong Kong are produced and rented here.
Moreover, it has also invested in some research photographic equipment companies, so the market value has barely reached 100 million US dollars.
After the spin-off, the market value of Fantasy Animation and Infinity Visual Effects Company is quite good. Unfortunately, this has little to do with their performance, mainly because the equipment and other equipment invested by Phantom in the early stage are valuable, which is about 400 million US dollars. If it were not for the performance, it would still be
Not so good. In terms of complete and advanced equipment, it far surpasses Light and Magic's Infinity and Fantasy, and its market value is at least 200 million higher.
The Star Company is also very impressive. This agency, which gathers at least 60% of the biggest stars in Hong Kong, has a market value of up to 100 million US dollars. After Skywalker and Light and Magic received financial support from Phantom, they were further supported by Liquid Metal Man
In addition to the stimulation of Dolby Laboratories and Pixar, the current total market value has reached one billion U.S. dollars. However, calculated based on Phantom's equity, its assets are only 600 million U.S. dollars.
The successful acquisition of Wheelock at the end of last year brought assets worth US$4.5 billion to Phantom. This was mainly because the news that Phantom took over Wheelock stimulated the stock to rise. I have to admit that people are very fond of Xiao Ran.
The legendary super-rich man and Wei Dongling, the world's highest-paid working emperor and one of the top ten CEOs in Asia, are very confident.
In the European Film Company, Phantom controls an equity stake worth approximately US$600 million, while in Rio, it also retains an equity stake worth approximately US$100 million. The film company controls many theater chains in Europe and Asia, and reached several agreements last year.
The total value of the acquisition was as high as 300 million U.S. dollars. However, due to their liquidity, Phantom Pictures and Basic Pictures, which specialized in producing literary films, were not worth much, just like the spun-off security company.
On the contrary, Teana's market value has soared a lot this year. With the song "Endless Melody", Teana became a popular Western female singer in Europe and the United States. Then Teana took the opportunity to open up a certain market in Europe and the United States, and its market share gradually expanded.
Three of the four kings were caught in the trap. Moreover, because Phantom provided funds to acquire British PolyGram, it became extremely powerful, with a market value of US$600 million.
The highlight is still the Phantom Corporation. The editors had just calculated other figures and were shocked when they calculated Phantom's market value. The investment profits of Phantom's branches in various places were as high as more than 100 million, while the profits of the head office were as high as 300 million US dollars.
This is a terrible number, and it only comes from the profits from box office distribution.
Because of Xiao Ran's foresight, Phantom acquired two stocks of Changhe Group last year, with a value of only 100 million US dollars. However, Dell's stocks are really great, and it has made Phantom earn more than 7 billion Hong Kong dollars. Not long after Cisco went public,
It can be ignored for the time being. But Hathaway also made Phantom earn 200 million US dollars.
Phantom (in the following text, Phantom Group refers to including subsidiaries, while Phantom refers to Phantom Corporation alone) currently has approximately US$300 million in liquidity, plus the value of stocks, etc., as well as Fang Xiaoqiang’s financial situation during the Gulf crisis and East and West Germany.
As a result of the merger, Phantom's market value was US$3.2 billion.
Excluding some donated stocks, the total market value of Phantom Group is still as high as 14.6 billion US dollars, or more than 100 billion Hong Kong dollars, more than double that of last year. It has been expanding rapidly for four consecutive years. If Phantom is listed
, must be one of the top ten companies with the highest market value in Hong Kong, and this stock must be extremely popular. It is no exaggeration to say that if Xiao Ran is willing to let Phantom go public, the stock's rising speed will definitely make him the world's richest man in a short period of time.
Fang Xiaoqiang’s original investment of 100 million accidentally increased by more than 60 times in two or three years. This deal was extremely cost-effective. When Fang Xiaoqiang and Wei Dongling each entered the list of Hong Kong’s 100 richest people with a net worth of 700 million U.S. dollars,
At that time, people discovered that investing in Phantom was actually so profitable. Unfortunately, Xiao Ran had no plans to list these core industries. Even so, Wheelock's stock once again set off an astonishing upward trend because of this news.
This time, Xiao Ran has no choice but to become the richest man in China. His 90% stake in Phantom alone is enough to become the richest man in China. Moreover, don't forget that Xiao Ran's private investment also includes Microsoft stock, which is currently not prosperous.
Eighteen percent, as well as other real estate and real estate, etc., worth approximately US$500 million.
So, when Xiao Ran himself didn't expect it, he surpassed the second place with assets of 100 billion Hong Kong dollars and became the richest Chinese in Hong Kong and even the world, ranking 28th on the world's richest list. This is really a miracle.
, to be able to make a career out of making movies is definitely a miracle.
After searching all over the world, I am afraid that none of the 500 richest people in the world can start their career by making movies. Moreover, Xiao Ran is also a famous screenwriter, director, and actor! Time Magazine could not help but interview Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran designed the cover with an eye-catching title: "Miracle of the East!"
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