Chapter 1304: Recalcitrant Plan The goal is achieved
As the assistant to the CEO of Twentieth Century Fox, this young man who speaks can definitely be regarded as a character who sees and listens. Because this is Hollywood, there is news about the whole of America all the time.
The news that comes out of the mouths of celebrities, reporters and paparazzi can always flow into the hands of people like him under the convergence of people with a heart. And it is precisely because of their ability that they can hear about everything when it just happened, and bring everything they smell to their boss. And hearing such rumors, the CEO of Fox is completely blindfolded.
You know, last moment they were still calculating how to use their Chinese friends to reduce the losses they suffered, and now, their Chinese friends are about to become their top bosses, which really makes him feel that he can't accept it. So immediately, he screamed at everyone like a little woman.
"The king of Yida? Are you not mistaken? How could it be him? I mean, there's no way he's going to do that! He couldn't have that much cash in his hands, and there was no reason for the head office to accept his takeover. ”
"Actually, yes, sir. The head office has had several quarters of poor financial statements. And you should also know that the stock market in the United States is in turmoil right now, and many shareholders' industries have been affected to some extent. In such a situation, they may not continue to hold on to the stock in their hands, and if there is a good price, they will definitely be happy to sell it to others. ”
As a professional assistant, he certainly gave his boss the most professional analysis. And in the face of such an analysis, his boss immediately shouted with a bad face.
"Even so, why is the king doing this? You don't know how much the head office has in terms of assets, and he simply doesn't have that much capital to buy them. He must be crazy to do such a thing, isn't he afraid that he will lose all his money? ”
"According to my sources, Yida has borrowed 200 billion yuan from ICBC, and at the current exchange rate of RMB, he has the ability to wholly acquire the parent company, 21st Century Fox. Dare to propose a premium acquisition at this time, which shows that he must now have full confidence. So, BOSS, it's hard to be sure if the head office will say yes. After all, News Corp. is not having a good time now, and the fall of Britain has already cost the head office a lot. To make up for these losses, shareholders will definitely have ideas. ”
"These shit shareholders, don't they have anything else to think of but money?" After a few vicious puffs of his cigar, the CEO's face began to feel worried. He is considered a close confidant of the CEO of the parent company, otherwise he would not have been able to sit in this position so securely. And now, even the people under his command have heard such rumors, and he knows nothing. This obviously means that the board of directors has already left management behind.
He knew very well that the management would reject the acquisition. Because they would never want a foreigner, especially a Chinese, to control everything about them. However, if the board of directors unilaterally ignores the management, it is absolutely impossible to reverse the whole situation, even if the management has any ideas.
At the end of the day, management is just a boy working for the board. Just like him, don't look at his scenery, he can call the wind and rain in Hollywood. But as long as there is something wrong, such as a big production he leads and hits the street, then the next moment, he may be replaced by the parent company, and he will leave with the termination money roll in embarrassment.
This is the sorrow of all managers. Working for yourself and working for others are not the same after all. And it is precisely because of such a difference that the CEO of Twentieth Century Fox refused to let such a thing happen from the moment he heard the news.
Anyone who sits in his position will put stability as the focus of their work. And now, Wang Shoufu's intrusion obviously disrupted all his plans, and this naturally made him have deep malice towards Wang Shoufu's actions.
"Gentlemen, we can't let that Chinese do that. We can't let our board just sell us out to a foreigner. You know, we've used our projects to get a lot of money out of them. If we make them the boss on our heads, you know what will happen. And, Chinese bosses? No matter how you listen to this kind of existence, it feels unreliable. If he succeeds, I'm not sure you'll be in the position you are in. ”
"So, what do you mean?" It's not just one person who is worried about such a problem, many people have similar thoughts in their hearts. So when the CEO said that, they immediately looked at each other and set their eyes on him.
Looking at the eyes of these people, the CEO, of course, until what was in their hearts. Obviously, they were already planning to take their own lead. And this is exactly what he wants, so immediately, he cleared his throat and said seriously.
"I'm going to talk to Mr. Wharton, the CEO of the head office, about this, but I need you to do something about it while I'm talking to him. I need you to spread the news to the whole company, and I want you to encourage everyone to refuse the king of Yida to enter our head office. Whatever you do, even if you just say that he's coming and cutting out a lot of minorities, in a word, I want you to bring all the people together and sign a protest against the board's actions, you see? ”
"Yes, sir, we promise. We'll get everything done in the shortest possible time. ”
Doing things is definitely the specialty of those of them in the entertainment industry, so someone quickly replied confidently. In the face of such a reply, the CEO directly raised his ass and trotted outside non-stop. At this time, it doesn't matter what kind of demeanor is not good. The most important thing now is that he has to get things out of the way, or they're all going to be finished.
It's not his idea alone, it's for everyone. The conference room could be said to have become a chicken and a dog in an instant, and almost everyone began to get busy. They contacted the stars, the producers, and the employees of the TV station, asking them to respond to their call to resist the entry of foreign capital.
And just when they were working hard, Yida's richest man Wang had already completed the final negotiations with the shareholders of 21st Century Fox, and the atmosphere shook hands harmoniously.
"Congratulations, everyone. You've made a very good deal. I'm sure you won't have any regrets about today's deal. ”
"Of course, of course. We also believe that 21st Century Fox can usher in a new leap forward under the leadership of Mr. Wang. ”
Having received cash at a premium above the market price, shareholders are of course unlikely to say anything unpleasant. After all, this is a transaction, and for the shareholders of 21st Century Fox, they are obviously selling their things at a good price, so it is completely natural to give this owner a hand.
And hearing this, Wang Shoufu raised his eyebrows and laughed.
"That's what I believe. Otherwise, I wouldn't have flown here overnight. But I didn't expect things to go so smoothly, and it seems that the situation in the United States is much more serious than I thought. ”
successfully achieved his goal, and Wang Shoufu was naturally complacent when he spoke. In the face of his unceremonious tone, the directors who had long been accustomed to the restrained style of the Chinese instantly became a little uncomfortable. However, it doesn't matter if they don't adapt at this time. Because Twenty-First Century Fox has changed its name. They have nothing to do with Fox now, and they can stand here and talk to Wang Shoufu, it is all because Wang Shoufu gives them face. So at the moment, they could only laugh and make peace with the richest man Wang.
And looking at the faces of these capitalists who always looked high in the past, Wang Shoufu's heart also sneered. It is the so-called 30 years in the east of the river, 30 years in the west of the river. Back then, they used their advantages in international status to suppress themselves in every way, and even blocked their plans to enter Hollywood for a time, but until now, they have not obediently opened the door to Hollywood for themselves.
And not only Hollywood, but the entire American news media has opened its arms to him. At this time, he was fully capable of being called an American news tycoon. I think that as long as this news is announced, it will definitely fall through the glasses of many people.
Although Wang Shoufu was full of disdain for these American capitalists at this time, on the surface, he still showed enough goodwill.
"For the rest of the matter, please make a notice on behalf of the former board of directors to inform the company's management that the transition of the board of directors has been completed. In addition, I have already chartered the Hilton Hotel today, and I believe you should give me a face and enjoy the light. ”
"Of course, of course." The directors have no reason to refuse, and are not in a position to refuse. Including the successor of the former News Corporation, the Murdoch family has repeatedly responded to the invitation of the richest man. And just as they were having a good time talking like this, an assistant suddenly burst in and shouted at them.
"Oh no, sir. The top of the management, led by the CEO, came over and asked the board to listen to them and reject the acquisition! ”