Chapter five hundred and forty-ninth new situation
While Fang Zhe was busy with Facebook, Marilyn conducted two rounds of negotiations with investors.
The attitude of investors is much better than before, but in essence, the original intention is that they think the valuation is too high, and they must at least cut it off. The process of the first negotiation was like this. The representative of Lehman Brothers proposed 500 million yuan.
During the valuation, Marilyn stood up, packed her things and left, leaving a message: You can discuss it after you have discussed it.
No matter how Liszt tried to persuade her to stay, Marilyn left without hesitation.
Then three investors among investors accused the Lehman representative, saying that he had interfered with everyone's opportunity to make money.
Of course, the representative of Lehman is not cowardly. What he means to counterattack is that you also meant the same thing at the beginning. I am just speaking on behalf of everyone.
After a quarrel, Liszt came forward to make peace and said that he could not do this next time. A valuation of one billion is not much. Even if Fang Zhe is a fool, can his people be fools? The annual income in the financial report is not
Is it clearly written?
Then other **** criticized Liszt, saying that their preliminary work was not done well, which affected everyone's ability to make money.
Lister said that Fang Zhe is a billionaire, so you don’t need to underestimate his character, but don’t underestimate his IQ.
The second negotiation was more sincere. Liszt proposed on behalf of the three families that the first round of financing could be carried out at a valuation of one billion, but control must be given up. Marilyn's response was to throw the company's financial report to Liszt.
Special face.
"Look at this financial report. Although it is not produced by a big company, the professionalism is certain. Summit Pictures' profit has been around US$80 million for two consecutive years. Even if there is no financing, Boss will not be unable to operate.
Now I am willing to raise funds and go public because I want to share it and make money together with everyone? Do you understand? If you want to sell the company, why not just sell it to anyone?"
These words opened everyone's eyes. Yes, why should we go together? Why don't we just buy it out ourselves?
Only Liszt said with a sneer: "All the films and scripts of Summit Pictures come from Fang's personal studio. Who can guarantee profits when it is fully acquired?"
The representative of Lehman said impatiently: "Then we will acquire it together." Lister did not say anything, but raised his finger and pointed at his temple.
The other two representatives burst into laughter, feeling that Lehman's representative had indeed played a role in livening up the atmosphere.
In the end, Marilyn said with an attitude of absolute superiority: "Don't think about it, I can transfer up to 40% of the shares, and there won't be any more. Boss's patience is running out. He has two group companies in China.
There are many things to do. You'd better hurry up, otherwise his time will not allow him to stay in the United States for too long."
Marilyn came back and explained the structure of the second negotiation to Fang Zhe in detail. Fang Zhe was silent for a long time and said: "I can only retain 20% of the shares, but the premise is that the valuation must reach 1.5 billion. How?
It's their business to do it. I just want cash."
Marilyn didn't say anything, but she was secretly surprised. Fang Zhe's decision was undoubtedly unwise. This is a hen that lays golden eggs. Are you just giving up control like this? Marilyn boldly asked: "Boss
, it’s such a loss to do this.”
Fang Zhe shook his head lightly: "I have too many properties, and I really don't have much energy to take care of this one. If they are willing to spend 1.2 billion to buy 80% of the shares, I can give the private studio
The film copyright of the work is transferred to the company.”
Marilyn finally hesitated. This decision was too difficult, and she whispered: "Boss, next time you negotiate, you will have to take the initiative yourself. I really can't make this decision for you."
Fang Zhe has recently been busy with the must-dead website. Technically, it is almost done, and final adjustments and repairs need to be made. Considering that it takes time to find bugs in trial operation, Fang Zhe thought for a while and nodded: "Then
I’ll just take a trip.”
It was still the conference room of the hotel. When Fang Zhe came in this time, everyone was waiting for him. When they saw Fang Zhe come in, everyone showed friendly smiles. Don’t get me wrong, they don’t like Fang Zhe, they just like money.
.Whoever gives them a chance to make money, they will smile kindly.
Lister presided over the negotiations. This time, his attitude was very clear. He expressed the hope that Fang Zhe could sell more shares and said that everyone agreed. In Hollywood, Wall Street has always wanted to intervene but could not. This opportunity is rare.
Fang Zhe did not express his position immediately, but looked thoughtful. In fact, Liszt didn't care. If Fang Zhe insisted, he wouldn't mind, as long as it could be listed normally and his benefits would be pocketed.
"If I give up the control of the company and am willing to give up the film copyright of the studio's works, how much can you pay?" Fang Zhe said it in the open. Everyone at the scene was stunned. Even Liszt was not able to do so.
This turning point.
Liszt was stunned, thinking, could it be that this guy was fooled by Marilyn? No way, that is to say, he is really willing to give up control of this company and is willing to take out the stored scripts.
"This is a new situation. I think everyone needs to think about it carefully. Let's stop here today." Liszt decisively announced the suspension. Everyone needs to report to the superiors, but it will take time to make a decision.
Fang Zhe came, left after leaving a few words, and continued to focus on the trial that he had to die after going back. If there are no major problems with the program, then advertising will be launched on campus, and a full rollout is certain.
After Wu Mingzhu learned about the negotiation process, she pulled Fang Zhe aside in shock and asked: "Is it because Marilyn's female cousin drank too much of the ecstasy soup? Do you know how much profit this company makes every year? Damn it, every year
A small-budget movie has made a lot of money. Do you know how popular it is in Hollywood if you own such a company?"
Fang Zhe looked at him calmly: "This is Hollywood. Do you know what Hollywood means to the United States?"
Wu Mingzhu didn't react and asked instinctively: "What?"
Fang Zhe raised four fingers: "The United States is the hegemon in the world today, and its dominance is maintained by four pillars. The first is high technology that leads the world and is unmatched in the world, the second is strong military strength, and the third is the financial strength of the U.S. dollar.
Hegemony, the fourth is the right to speak that symbolizes Hollywood. It doesn't matter when the company is small, but once it goes public, do you think I can control it? Since I have to give up sooner or later, why not give up control now and strive for more benefits?"
Wu Mingzhu didn't expect Fang Zhe's analysis to be so clear. One, two, three and four came out. In her impression, Hollywood only made movies. How could it be related to the right to speak?
"Everything I do in the United States has only one purpose, to make money and leave. This includes what I am doing now, which is absolutely necessary. When the company reaches a certain scale and is officially listed, I will sell the company. At that time, if
If you become a naturalized citizen, you can continue to be your CEO, but I don’t think Americans will sit back and let a Chinese-American control such an important platform."
Wu Mingzhu became more and more confused. She looked at Fang Zhe in disbelief and said, "Is it important?"
Fang Zhe nodded seriously: "It's important, very important. You don't understand it now, and you still don't understand it if I explain it to you. But in the future you will definitely understand that once such a company becomes the first similar enterprise in the United States,
First, if nothing else, the FBI will definitely take the initiative to find you."
"Are you kidding, right? This is the United States, and everything is free." Wu Mingzhu didn't want to argue with Fang Zhe, but she still insisted on her own point of view. After all, there are some things in the United States that are different from those in China, such as scolding the government and criticizing the government.
President. To be honest, Chinese people really recognize this.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Fang Zhe was not interested in arguing with her, after all, this is how people of this generation came about.
How should I put it? For many things, you have to wait until the myth is shattered before some people will change their views or even continue to insist on it.
Thinking about myself in my previous life, when faced with the COVID-19 epidemic, I thought that with such advanced medicine in the United States, wouldn’t it be easy to deal with the COVID-19 epidemic? Wouldn’t a vaccine be available in minutes?
(As a person born in the 1970s, I really can’t imagine that the result would be like this, 400,000 people.)
When the United States is still the most powerful, news about the Yugoslav Federation is being shown on TV. Germany has always been the most active when it comes to Balkan issues. The news illustrates this, just as France is the most active when it comes to North Africa.
When Fang Zhe was watching the news, Wu Mingzhu sat over, probably feeling that his attitude just now was bad and wanted to make up for it.
Therefore, he leaned against his shoulder affectionately: "We are watching the news. Are you also interested in international news?"
Fang Zhe looked at the TV and asked calmly: "In what direction do you think this matter will eventually develop?"
Wu Mingzhu was very curious as to why Fang Zhe was interested in this news. After staying in the United States for a long time, she also developed a habit that what happened outside the United States in this world was not important.
"Isn't there the United Nations? Didn't you see that NATO intervened to mediate? If Yugoslavia does not cooperate, it will probably be sanctions. It will not be a military strike, right? After all, it is someone else's internal affairs."
Fang Zhe just smiled at Wu Mingzhu's words. Wu Mingzhu could clearly see that attitude of disapproval.
"I don't understand this. Please tell me about it." In fact, she was not interested and just wanted to communicate with Fang Zhe. Fang Zhe probably knew what she was thinking, but he still wanted to try his best to influence her.
So I told her very seriously: "As you have studied history, you know that the Balkans have always been very complicated. One thing is certain, if NATO can break up the Balkans, they will definitely break it up. No matter what,
By any means possible.”
"What does this have to do with the United States?" Wu Mingzhu asked with a smile. Fang Zhe exhaled and said calmly: "Yeah, what does this have to do with the United States? There are many things in this world that have nothing to do with the United States. The United States
Aren’t you taking care of everything?”
Wu Mingzhu is a smart person, but her understanding of many issues is really not her fault. Don’t talk about her. In universities ten or twenty years from now, look at how some teachers teach students.