The investment in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a completely unexpected surprise for Zhuke!

After all, Jiang Zhiqiang, the producer of the film, has a deep relationship with Sony Columbia. Before the contract was signed, Zhuke did not feel that he could intercept Sony.

It's already a big deal to offend Warner. If you offend Sony Columbia again, then does Zucker want to stay in Hollywood?

Zhu Ke still has this self-knowledge!

"I don't know what the executives in Colombia are so stingy about investing. Otherwise, how could "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" belong to my name in Wald Pictures?"

"Sony Colombia, good guy~"

Zhu Kele opened his mouth.

Dong!

At this moment, the knock on the office door rang out.

Chief Assistant Alexander entered the office with a bunch of information.

"Is there anything?" Zucker asked.

"Boss, news has just been heard from Germany that the tax refunds for the two movies "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" have been completed. It is expected that in another week, Monari will be able to transfer funds to Wald Pictures' account."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ke's mouth immediately raised slightly.

Tax refund!

Germany is a country that many Hollywood film companies love very much. It is not because of tourism and humanities, but because of a tax refund policy in Germany that supports the film industry. This tax refund policy aims to attract foreign capital, participate in German film shooting, and promote the development of the German film industry.

However, this favorable policy was taken advantage of by Hollywood Film Company!

for example:

The "Spider-Man" movie, which was launched by Wald Pictures, first sold the film and television copyright to the German Monari Company, and then Monari Company filed a tax refund to the relevant German departments. The production cost of 140 million US dollars can be applied for a 10% tax refund, which is 14 million US dollars.

After waiting for the $14 million fund to be in place, the German Monari sold the copyright of "Spider-Man" back to Wald Pictures for $1 million.

With this change of hands, Wald Pictures returned $14 million before the filming of the "Spider-Man" movie started.

You said, can major Hollywood film companies dislike this policy?

Love it so much!

This is simply blatantly taking advantage of loopholes in the law and policy!

The relevant German departments responsible for tax refunds have gritted their teeth many times and wanted to cancel this policy. After all, no one would like to give money for nothing.

However, as far as Zhuke knows, this policy still exists until 2020 when Zhuke traveled through time!

"Boss, this is the specific data, you can take a look." Alexander handed over a piece of information to Zucker.

[Spider-Man successfully refunded $14 million in tax;]

[Harry Potter successfully refunded $13.5 million;]

Of course, as a partner and local snake, Germany's Monari Company also received a total return of US$2 million.

"Yes, I've successfully recovered more than 20 million US dollars for two movies this time." Zhu Ke was so happy.

Alexander laughed and said, "It is because our group is strong enough now that the German vampires would not have cooperated with us. Think about the original "Spartan 300 Warriors", it just failed to successfully apply for tax refunds."

The relevant German departments have a limit on the amount of tax refunds each year.

Not everyone can apply for tax refunds.

Without the participation of German local snakes, do you apply for a tax refund?

Not to mention Wald Pictures, even the six Hollywood majors have to rely on them to apply for tax refunds in Germany.

Zhu Ke smiled and said, "We can't look down on those vampires. Without them, we can't apply for tax refunds. Besides, there are more opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Alexander nodded and said, "Boss, in addition to tax refunds, I also received an invitation from ICQ company this morning, inviting you to attend the third anniversary of the establishment of ICQ on May 16."

Icq's third anniversary reception?

Zhuke couldn't help but blurt out: "What is Weisger going to do? Are you going to disgust me?"

Zhuke couldn't help but think so!

One month ago, on March 28, ICQ held a cocktail party for the first anniversary of the listing of Nasdaq. They did not invite Zucker, the founder. This time, the third anniversary of the establishment of ICQ company, actually invited Zucker again?

Besides, all of Zhuke's shares in icq are now for sale.

For sale cleanly!

Now that they have sent an invitation, you said, how can Zucker not think about it?

"Boss, do you accept the invitation or refuse them?" Alexander asked.

“…”

Zhuke did not answer immediately, but began to ponder.

Regarding Icq, Zhuke does not deny that he has feelings!

After all, in 1996, successfully investing in ICQ was one of the most successful investments after Zhu Ke traveled through time. During his tenure as Chief Creative Officer of ICQ, Zhu Ke also made many suggestions and devoted a lot of effort.

Of course, it also brought extremely generous rewards to Zucker.

Angel round investment, subsequent A and B rounds of financing, invested 8 million US dollars in advance and after, bringing Zucker hundreds of millions of dollars in funds.

As for the conflict with Weisger and others, I won’t say much.

Now ICQ, haha... the situation is not very good!

Its biggest competitor, Microsoft's MSN chat software, is frantically seizing the instant messaging market of icq. At the same time, local chat software is emerging in various countries and regions overseas, constantly squeezing the living space of icq.

It is no exaggeration to say that the good days for icq are over!

It can even be said that the situation is in danger. If you are not careful, you will be in a bankruptcy crisis!

"Alexander, if you reply to ICQ, you say I will attend then," Zucker said.

“Yes, boss.”

"Wait a moment!"

Zhuke called Alexander and said, "Send them another invitation to invite Vesger to the celebration banquet for "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "My Grand Greek Wedding" on May 18."

.........

Icq Company.

"The Chairman, Mr. Wald, responded, saying that he would attend our third anniversary reception." Wady Hui, one of the vice president and founders, reported.

Upon hearing this, Chairman Weisger immediately clenched his fists.

"Huh~~"

Weisger's face looked worried, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "Now the funds of icq are tight and the opponent is aggressive, we can only hope for Zhu Ke. Qixi is still thinking about icq's love and can help us, otherwise we may not be able to overcome this difficulty."

"Mr. Wald, will we help?"

Wadi smiled bitterly.

You should know that Zhuke withdraws shares of icq, and there are the consequences of their forced force. Now that icq is no longer available, he turns to Zhuke to help. What is this?
Chapter completed!