The plan to acquire New Line Cinema had many twists and turns and did not go smoothly. Goldman Sachs and Blackstone participated as M&A consultants and exerted pressure from all aspects, but the results were insignificant.

There is no way, as a competitor, Time Warner boss Turner is a giant.

He has great influence in both political and business circles. He owns Time magazine, Fortune magazine, Sports Illustrated, Turner Network, N Network, DC Comics, Warner Bros. and other companies. There is no dispute that he is

media industry tycoon.

Moreover, the eight major Hollywood film companies are all controlled by Jews behind the scenes, and they are closely connected with each other, making it difficult for outsiders to enter this circle.

Goldman Sachs and Blackstone have contacted other film companies respectively, but progress has been stumbling.

The temple is small, the wind is strong, the water is shallow, and there are many tortoises.

There are many second-tier Hollywood film companies, but their scale is not large, ranging from 100 to 200 million US dollars to 300 to 600 million US dollars. The key is that the equity is complex and the requirements are many, which is simply incredible.

Such as wishing to retain part of the equity and voting rights, not discriminating against homosexuals, being anti-Japanese and not promoting ideological claims, wishing to retain terms dedicated to environmental protection, whether the acquirer believes in Christianity, and other bizarre claims.

Miramax Pictures, which is on the merger and acquisition list, is currently flirting with Disney, waiting for both parties to raise the price.

Compared with Miramax Pictures, which has not established its own distribution channels at all and only relies on the channels of major film companies for distribution, Wang Yaocheng is more inclined to acquire New Line Cinema and have its own complete distribution channels.

God knows, how difficult is it to establish a complete film distribution channel in Europe and the United States?

In addition to normal business considerations, there are also ubiquitous discrimination and political obstacles. Even if they are not stated openly, it does not mean that they are not there.

It is normal for Chinese people to be invisible and excluded in European and American business circles.

If you want to be successful, you have to work harder than ordinary people.

Not only the Chinese, but people from South Asia, West Asia, including Japan and South Korea, and even South Americans, are more or less marginalized. After all, they are the main players in this world economic order dominated by Europe and the United States.

"So, we encountered setbacks. New Line Cinema and Miramax Films successively rejected our offer, thinking that it could not reflect the company's value at all. So how big is their appetite?"

Wang Yaocheng felt a little headache while holding the document in his hand, and couldn't help but complain.

In the gorgeous concert hall, Goldman Sachs senior partner Merck looked at Blackstone investor Steve Schwarzman and nodded silently;

"Our offer from New Line was US$580 million, a 30% premium. The board of directors controlled by Shea chose to reject it. They were more inclined to accept Time Warner's US$500 million offer. Miramax Films also rejected our premium of 30%.

% of the quotation, the negotiations have reached a deadlock.”

Steve Schwarzman said; "To be honest, I'm not optimistic about acquiring second-tier film companies. There is a potential resistance in Hollywood. They don't want others to put their hands in their own pot. They think it is an offense. I think behind the scenes

Someone is applying pressure."

"It's not like Sony even acquired Columbia Pictures, but it's not the end of the world. This is an era of economic globalization. The Cold War has ended, and the world has ushered in the best of times. fxxk, these die-hards with stubborn ideas on their foreheads."

Wang Yaocheng complained angrily.

Mr. Merck thought about it and said, "I will meet and talk with Mr. Turner. If he is determined to acquire New Line Cinema, we will withdraw."

"Okay, that's the only way, we still have option B. I made an appointment with director Spielberg, the famous producer Jeffrey Katzenberg and the music company owner David Geffen, who owns multiple labels, and the three of them

One of them is a very influential heavyweight in Hollywood, as well as the famous movie star Mr. Schwarzenegger, and they are going to talk about setting up a film company. They will attend the party tonight, and I hope you can come."

"It's an honor to be invited by the boss king."

“I’ll definitely come by then.”

The two heads of investment banks were very excited and agreed immediately.

You might be able to get some business by attending such a party. The top communication circle is not to be missed. Now the boss king is a big water pipe with a lot of cash flow, and the favorite partner of investment banks.

afternoon

The luxury bus drove along the winding mountain road and entered the shaded Mediterranean manor. The picturesque scenery here makes people forget to leave.

As they got off the bus one after another, 26 people including Qi Yafei, Du Bo, Feng Lun, Pan Shiyi, and Yi Xiaodi looked around in surprise. They were shocked by the magnificent French palace architecture in front of them and were speechless.

The entire light white main building presents a symmetrical layout along the central axis. French colonnades, carved lines, etc. are used in detail processing, and the construction craftsmanship is exquisite.

The palace architecture is magnificent, solemn and noble in style, exuding a romantic French aristocratic style.

Bodyguards in suits appeared in the distance in twos and threes, leading fierce dogs and carrying rifles. They shot over with cold eyes, examining the guests who had come from afar.

Everything here is shocking and novel, revealing the taste of luxurious life.

Wang Yaocheng, dressed in light-colored casual clothes, led Captain Nobita, Harrison, Tom and Rebecca to greet him from the hall, and hearty laughter could be heard from a distance;

"Hahaha... It's great to have friends from far away. It's been a hard journey. Please come in."

"Chairman, you are too polite."

Everyone was shocked by this grand scene and stood on the smooth, mirror-like marble floor, feeling somewhat restrained.

You have to be so extravagant and extravagant to be able to treat such a beautiful palace as your home. It's so extraordinary.

In this season of 1993, it would be good to have a three-bedroom apartment in the capital or provincial capital, but half of the people here could not meet the requirements for a three-bedroom apartment, let alone an extremely luxurious French-style palace.

In fact, not to mention people from China, Bill, the commander-in-chief of the United States, was shocked and deeply impressed when he saw it. This is also the top luxury mansion in the United States.

At this moment, the elites from China were completely convinced.

Including Qi Yafei, Du Bo, Feng Lun, Pan Shiyi and others, they were all people with high eyesight. At this moment, all their little thoughts disappeared, leaving only admiration.

Wang Yaocheng looked at their expressions and felt very satisfied. It was really more effective than his 10,000 words.

This manor can achieve such a shocking effect, which is already worth it.

All this luxurious enjoyment and wealth like gold and silver ruthlessly broke through their thoughts and inherent concepts, completely changed their old outlook on life, opened the door to wealth and saw a brand new world.

It’s great to be able to live like this in this life and have money!

This is the epitome of wealth in the evil capitalist world, and it is also a charming landscape. Even the most arrogant people cannot remain calm under the dazzling aura of wealth.

Everyone is deeply attracted by the irresistible charm of huge wealth, which is a generous reward for career success and the peak of life.

The effect is awesome!

The group came to the grand banquet hall decorated with domed ceilings, and sat down on European-style palace armchairs one by one. The waiter in a tuxedo brought an exquisite bone china tea set, Burton black tea and snacks, and politely left.

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Wang Yaocheng looked at them and nodded with satisfaction.

The people in this group are all elite, talented and enterprising. They have received higher education from famous universities and have work experience in grassroots government departments.

Some of them even resigned from their positions as county magistrates or deputy mayors and went to work, and they have no shortage of talents and experience.

Take Feng Lun as an example;

He graduated from the School of Economics and Management of Northwest University and received a doctorate in law from the Academy of Social Sciences. He has served in central ministries and commissions and local provinces and cities for many years. He has experience in corporate management. It can be said that he has endured hardships and gained experience. He has accumulated full value and is waiting to explode at any time.

Take Pan Shiyi as an example;

After graduating from university, he worked in the Ministry of Petroleum. In 1987, he resigned and went to work in Hainan, following his boss Mou Zhongzhi. He came to Hainan penniless in 1989. He once contracted a brick factory and experienced unforgettable hard years. He accumulated a lot of suffering and experience.

Value, waiting to explode at any time.

Take Yu Chengde as an example;

Graduated from the Chinese Department of Peking University with a master's degree in management. He once worked in the central ministries and commissions. At the age of 28, he went to a northwest city to serve as deputy mayor. Later, he decided to go to Hainan to start a business. He accumulated full qualifications and experience, waiting to explode at any time.

Take Zhao Feng as an example;

The 84th class senior of the Department of Electronic and Computer Science at Jinling University, a 34-year-old doctor who studied in Europe, and the county magistrate of a county in northern Jiangsu Province. He was dissatisfied with the old-fashioned ways of the government, so he resolutely resigned and went to work in the sea. With full qualifications and experience, he was ready to explode at any time.

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Wang Yaocheng felt happy in his heart. These twenty-odd talents were not inferior to Qi Yafei. They were all elites who could stand alone. If he allowed himself to lobby one by one for his own use, there would be no chance of losing his reputation.

This gorgeous Mediterranean manor house has achieved a head start and laid a solid foundation for recruiting talents. Even if it is burned down now, it will not be a loss.

Azure Bay Real Estate Development Company has withdrawn from the market and reorganized, and many elites have begun to think about leaving. A small pond cannot raise a dragon, and their ambitions go far beyond that.

This trip to the United States can be said to be an opportunity to broaden our horizons, or it can also be said to be a trip before leaving.

If there are no promising projects to join, these elites may all become scattered.

In the previous life, the Six Gentlemen of Agricultural Hi-Tech Company were like this.

The Hainan gold rush came to an end, and each person received a profit of more than 10 million. From then on, these six talented people, who were full of economics, established a huge business in all corners of the country and became an eternal legend in the Chinese shopping mall.

now

Wang Yaocheng was of course reluctant to let go. He smiled and said, "Everyone here today can be said to be a pioneer in the domestic economic field and a trendsetter in the tide of reform and opening up.

At the same time, they are also elites and valuable assets of Azure Bay Real Estate Development Company, and they are also successful people in domestic economic development.

Now that Azure Bay Company has withdrawn from the real estate market in the island province, I wonder if you are willing to continue to work with me to create a brilliant future."

Everyone was silent, obviously everyone had their own considerations.

Feng Lun pondered for a moment and said, "Chairman, can you make it more clear?"

"good."

Wang Yaocheng; "You have traveled around the states and big cities in the United States, and you must have some understanding of the developed technology industry and generous living conditions in the United States. Compared with the domestic conditions, there is a big gap and backwardness. This is what is left to us.

huge historical opportunity.

The mature economic development paths of Europe and the United States point out the way forward for us.

I think everyone will gain something after the investigation.

After Harvard University's short-term modern enterprise system training, everyone must have understood the modern enterprise operating system, which is a common rule of modern enterprises after more than a hundred years of development.

Is such training necessary?

I think it is very necessary. Take Agricultural High-tech Company, a leading player in the real estate market of the island province, as an example;

The six founders of the company are all highly educated elites, but the system within the company adopts the practices of the Liangshanbo Heroes Gathering Hall.

We are all brothers. We only have different positions, the same shareholdings, and the same right to speak.

Sit in rows and divide the results. If there is a disagreement, who should listen to it?

This approach, which only emphasizes loyalty and is not conducive to the development of the enterprise, has planted real fatal risks in the development of the enterprise. It is by no means a healthy model.

As a highly educated elite, it is undoubtedly unwise to do this, and it is the way of a charlatan."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone present burst into laughter.
To be continued...