Since the emergence of sharp conflicts between Pixar's management and major shareholders, Pixar's stock has stopped rising against the trend. Among the various unfavorable news that have continued to appear, the stock price has slowly fallen. Although the speed is not very fast, the downward trend is very obvious. It seems that this newly rising animation giant has encountered huge development obstacles.

However, in May, a large number of buy orders suddenly appeared in the market, and Pixar's stock price rose in response.

Not long after, Walt Disney, one of Pixar's small shareholders, announced that the shares in Pixar were more than 10%.

Now, anyone who has some research on Hollywood and the film industry will understand what Disney’s final goal is!

On the first Monday in June, Walt Disney officially sent a good-faith invitation to Pixar Studios. After the news spread, it immediately shocked Hollywood.

In the eyes of most people, Michael Eisner is absolutely crazy. Pixar Studios is indeed the most urgent supplementary part of Disney, but how many people in the industry don’t know about the conflict between him and Pixar’s largest shareholder Ryan Jenkins?

Is it possible to succeed in this openly launching a good-will merger and acquisition?

Some industry veterans who are good at analysis have realized another point that Disney dares to do this, and must have reached some unknown agreements with Pixar's senior executives.

Some people who think they know the inside story believe that Disney will announce it before the Pixar shareholders' meeting. They are definitely sure that Ryan Jenkins is now deeply trapped in the quagmire of Manchester United's acquisition case. If Michael Eisner really deals with other Pixar's senior executives, what will he use to fight against Disney?

Of course, if you cannot reach an agreement with Ryan Jenkins, a good-faith merger and acquisition is just a joke.

There were not many people attending the so-called Pixar shareholder meeting. Apart from Ryan and others, they were representatives of some investment institutions on Wall Street and several retail investors who had no say, as well as the representative of shareholder Disney - Michael Eisner!

In the past, Ryan's shareholder meetings were almost all agents attending, and this time it was of great importance.

He sat at the long conference table, his eyes secretly floating past Nicole. The Australian girl seemed to be like the past, with a pale face without any expression.

Like all shareholder meetings, the current CEO Ed Kaml is the chairman of the meeting, with routine procedures one after another. After the management staff submitted reports on financial, new film projects, etc., the meeting naturally came to the most important topics.

"Pixar has an advantage in computer animation..."

The person who is speaking is Michael Eisner. He strongly advocates the benefits of Pixar joining the Disney Group. "Disney has marketing channels and related industrial chains that Pixar does not have. We will devote our efforts to building the Pixar brand around the world... This is a complete alliance of strong people..."

The work that should be done has been done privately, Michael Eisner knows this, and Ryan also knows this.

Unfortunately, if Disney really wants to completely swallow Pixar, there must be enough reason and price to impress him.

If they just want simple holdings, that's a problem, but with Michael Eisner's personality and style, how is this possible?

How desperate Disney wants to get Pixar, he naturally knows how much he has memories of his previous life. In order to maximize profits, Walt Disney will definitely not just want to get a controlling stake, and it will definitely make Pixar its wholly-owned subsidiary!

Just as Ryan was thinking about this, the shareholders present had already begun the vote.

"I agree!"

Ed Camel and John Lasset, one of Pixar's founders, nodded one after another, and then Andrew Stanton and Peter Dougt, the two Pixar core members, also agreed to Disney's merger proposal.

All of this clearly shows that, like all mergers and acquisitions, the acquirer has done a lot of work in private before the shareholders' meeting, and must have reached relevant agreements with these core Disney personnel.

Several retail investors also expressed support, although their shares and opinions were negligible.

"us……"

Those who represent Wall Street investment institutions whispered for a while, then looked at Ryan, who was sitting alone at the conference table, "We agree!"

Michael Eisner's smile on his lips became stronger and stronger. It is not easy to deal with these vampires in private. Who can bring more benefits to those people on Wall Street? They will definitely support whom!

Things were almost in the direction he had preset. Michael Eisner looked at Ryan, and seemed very calm, only the flashing eyes showed the surprise and surprise.

Even more unexpected is still behind!

He couldn't help but look at Nicole Kidman in the position of chairman. As long as she made a statement, the shares that supported Disney would have an absolute advantage.

"I agree!"

This is obviously because the woman's voice is extremely cold and does not contain any emotions.

Ryan turned to Nicole, with a slightly opened mouth and wide eyes, unconcealed surprise.

Surprised, there were also people who were unaware of the situation. The incredible expression on their faces disappeared. Several retail investors couldn't help but think, could Ryan really want to sell Pixar?

Seeing the unconcealed surprise of the other party, Michael Eisner suddenly felt the pleasure. From 1995 to now, the accumulated anger in his heart was finally vented part of it.

There must be only a part of it. His current target is Pixar, and there is a long list behind it, such as Jenkins Pictures...

Looking from Michael Eisner's perspective, Nicole Kidman's eyes drooped, as cold as ice, and two rows of silver-white teeth were biting their lower lip tightly, as if they were unable to bear it, and more like hatred.

If it weren't for the wrong occasion and the self-holding identity, Michael Eisner really wanted to laugh, what could be more aggravated than being betrayed by the betrayal of the closest person?

"I..." Ryan took a deep breath, as if he had returned to his calm, "I don't agree!"

Everyone's eyes fell on Ryan. This answer could not answer Michael Eisner's expectations. If Ryan Jenkins could handle it so simply, it would be too underestimated to him.

"I'm going back to prepare for the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings." Ryan suddenly stood up and glanced at Nicole deeply, "Let's just stop here today..."

As he said that, he turned to Michael Eisner. He nodded slightly, but said nothing.

"It's even more laborious than starring in "The Pianist"!"

Thinking of this, Ryan left Pixar's office building and walked towards Jenkins Pictures not far away.

Before he could go far, George's cell phone rang. After the bodyguard answered, he handed it over. "Michael Eisner."

This world is always so wonderful. The former partners were in conflict with their interests and were closely linked because of their interests.

"Ryan, can you talk privately?"

Listening to the proud voice on the phone, Ryan's mouth was filled with an undetectable sarcasm, "Michael. Do you think...is this necessary?"

"The problem must always be solved. If you continue, it will hurt Pixar, and it will lose your interests."

"Then...well, there's an old cafe behind Jenkins Pictures."

Back at Jenkins Pictures, Ryan asked about the preparations for the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings" and then came to the old cafe. When he walked in, Michael Eisner was already waiting there.

The owner of the coffee shop is a smart person. After attending coffee, he took the initiative to hide behind.

"Ryan..."

Sitting at the coffee table, Kerr Eisner looked like remembering the past, or the winner, "How many years have we not sat together and had coffee?"

"It's after 95 years."

When, what occasion, what kind of situation should be done, what things that suit your identity and interests? Ryan was very sure. He looked at the Disney Tyrant opposite him, "It should have been in your office to discuss the adaptation of "The Brave Game".

Then, he shook his head, "Michael, just say something."

"Transfer Pixar's equity in your hands to Disney." Michael Eisner directly expressed his purpose.

"Do you think this is possible?" Ryan suddenly laughed. There was a faint sarcasm in it, "If it were this, we would not need to continue talking."

"Ryan, you are a smart person." Michael Eisner said slowly. "I believe you should be able to see that, including Nicole, Ed and others, they have reached a preliminary transfer agreement with Disney. Even without 42% of the shares you have, Disney can still get a controlling stake."

"What you want is more than controlling rights." Hearing Nicole's name, Ryan's hand tightly held the coffee cup, and his protruding knuckles turned slightly white.

Michael Eisner smiled and deliberately relieved the sudden tension. "I admit this, but don't forget that you have no liquidity now, what should you use to fight against Disney? Or do you want to give up Manchester United? I believe that the 62% stake will not be able to find a takeover in a short period of time? Five hundred million pounds is a large amount, and we Disney can provide you with this money..."

"I'm sorry about Nicole." Before Ryan could speak, he continued, "I believe you wouldn't let her be the target of criticism across the United States? That would be too cruel to a woman..."

Both sides are smart people, and there are some things that needless to say too clearly.

The sky-blue eyes narrowed into a line, and Ryan was like a beast that had chosen people and ate them. Finally, he slowly let go of the hand holding the cup.

"It's not just that." Michael Eisner threw out a series of words like a hunter who was playing with prey, "Ed Camel, John Lasset, Andrew Stanton, Peter Dougt, they have reached an agreement with me. If the merger fails, Disney will give up Pixar completely and buy out the contract for them. They will join the Disney animation department. I believe that with their status and relationship, there will definitely be many core people who are willing to follow them to join Disney at that time..."

"Even... will be more than half!" Michael Eisner pressed step by step, "Will Pixar or Pixar lose these people? By then, Pixar's stock price will fall to a low point. How much more will the shares in your hands be worth?"

The previous sharpness disappeared without a trace, and Ryan was completely in silence.

"Think about it carefully, Ryan."

Michael Eisner walked out of the cafe and the evening sun was never as bright as ever. The office building of Jenkins Films opposite was full of attraction.

He believed that in the face of the double pressure of feelings and interests, Ryan would definitely make a wise choice.
Chapter completed!