Marvel's acquisition of Pinnacle and Miramax actually have distribution capabilities, and Pinnacle has a lot of experience in commercial film distribution, and Miramax used to be responsible for the distribution of more artistic or less popular niche films, and later dabbled in commercial films, but after the Weinstein brothers left, the company was basically at a standstill. More importantly, both companies lack the ability to issue globally. Even if it is in China, when it comes to Zhou Shi's status, even if there is no preferential treatment, the domestic country must at least have the same status as the Hollywood Big Six. As for places like Europe, Japan, and South Korea, there isn't much to do.

"You mean to increase investment in the distribution network?" Zhou Shi asked Kevin Feige

"I'm talking about our future dilemma, not everyone can break the rule of Hollywood's Big Six, and other rights revenues also depend on the TV, DVD and other channels controlled by the Big Six. And we only have more than 2,000 plus theaters for our own distribution, and it is a bit difficult to add 3,000 theaters. "Kevin Feige

Not only does it take money to build a large distribution network, but it also requires at least 12 or more movies a year to maintain the network, and Marvel really doesn't have the strength to do that right now. If it can merge with Lionsgate, it is really possible to succeed with the strength of both sides.

"How about we join forces to get Cal Icahn out?" Zhou Shi ignored what Kevin Feige said.

"Lionsgate, yes, you can try it. "Kevin Feige

"Don't say it yet, you can contact their CEO directly, and if they are interested, we will move on to the next step. "Zhou Shi

"I understand!" Kevin is not stupid, the company still has Disney people, although there have been layoffs after the acquisition of Miramax, he can't guarantee that there are no Disney diehards among them.

After chatting with Kevin for a while, Zhou Shi left, as for the party in the circle or something, he doesn't have much idea about the various gorgeous scenes in the entertainment industry now, he used to have more or less used this to plant the world's reverie, and now, it is more important to have a harmonious family.

thought that he could relax after the financial crisis, but unfortunately with such a big mess around him, he really didn't have much energy to collect the beauties of the world. Whether Marvel develops independently or is acquired, in short, the benefits of Zhou Shi are indispensable. He is not the founder of this business, he has nothing to give up from the comics, and he has not given too much, so he will not be obsessed with the growth of Marvel. Let Kevin Feige contact Lionsgate, Chenggu is happy, and defeat is calm.

Just when Zhou Shi was enjoying a rare leisure, Lu He Gorman actually came to Silicon Valley from Wall Street, looking serious, Zhou Shi didn't speak, waiting for them to say it themselves.

"Simon, we officially contacted Citi and their reaction was aggressive, but something went wrong. "Gorman, CEO of Tianhe Securities

"Oh, they don't agree and tricked us?" Zhou Shi looked at their expressions, it shouldn't be a too serious matter, but the two of them came together, instead of calling to inform them, this matter was a bit strange.

"Citi is in crisis, it's under the trusteeship of the U.S. government, and it's not going to play us to these things. We suddenly have a new opponent, Morgan Stanley!"

Damn, it won't be Tiandao's backlash, Zhou Shi intercepted their future chairman and CEO, and retaliated against Tianhe Securities. There is almost no chance of winning here, and fools know to choose Morgan Stanley, even if their offer is slightly lower than that of Tianhe Securities. One is the traditional rich and handsome aristocrats, and the other is the newly rising nouveau riche who does not have much background, which is the first to die before leaving the school.

"Do we still have a chance?" Zhou Shi

"Things are strange now, Da Mo has not yet made an offer. Gorman talked about the specific process of this matter, Tianhe Securities does not have much popularity in Europe and the United States, and the contact with Citi at the beginning was certainly not smooth, but Gorman and others still have a lot of relationships, and finally contacted the senior management of Citigroup, saying that they can be acquired in cash, and received VIP treatment, including Citi's Indian chairman met with Gorman to confirm.

"Isn't that great? There is a great hope of success!" Zhou Shi

But then they began to deliberately shirk it, but fortunately, they knew through their internal sources that it was Da Mo who contacted them and wanted to buy Meibang Securities. "Gorman

"Do we continue to bid with Da Mo or ......" Although Zhou Shi thought it was impossible to succeed, he would not say something discouraged in front of Lu He Gorman. Automatically admitting defeat without trying is the act of a coward, and it is not respected in the market.

"What do you guys think, has Da Mo contacted us?" Zhou Shi

"Simon, you can guess if they've already contacted you," Gorman

"You guys came here so solemnly, there must be something big, and it's not a big deal if you can't buy Citi's securities department, anyway, I don't have much hope."

"Uh~~" Gorman thought that Zhou Quartz was a martial artist, but he didn't expect it......

"Simon, you guessed it wrong this time, we have a good chance of success. "Gorman

"Really, it's impossible, right?" Zhou Shi looked at Lu He

"There is a great hope of success this time!" Lu He said with a smile

MD, could it be that a late-blooming Lord of Destiny has been recruited? Zhou Shi couldn't help but scold. You won't take the opportunity to kill yourself and then take over the magpie's nest, right?

"What did Da Mo say to you?" Zhou Shi

"They want to sell us their securities division as well!" said Gorman

"Impossible, right? If so, is Da Mo still Da Mo?" Zhou Shi

"They are mainly investment banking business, the securities sector is chicken ribs for them, and this financial crisis, they have serious losses, Goldman Sachs' share price has now risen three times from the lowest point, their stock price has not risen much so far, the real increase and market value is far less than Goldman Sachs, this is not only the impact of the subprime mortgage crisis, its own business has many problems, and now it is about to accumulate and difficult to return. Gorman handed Zhou Shi a rough financial situation of Da Mo in 09, as well as the entry prices of Huatou and Mitsubishi UFJ.

The development of things is arbitrary, Huatou's first investment is about 45 US dollars, Mitsubishi UFJ is about 25 US dollars, and the current price is hovering at 20 US dollars, both companies are in the red, it is really a little confusing, he remembers that this was not the case in his previous life, at that time small Japan was obviously out of the sea of suffering. Hey, this damn butterfly effect, fortunately, when he let Hua put into the market, Da Mo's stock price was around $10, which was not a loss, and these ordinary shares without yo restrictions were also doubled. It's a pity that it is far less than Goldman Sachs' gains, and his Xuanwu Fund has not missed it.

"Da Mo's securities department not only has a lot of personnel, but also does not have much competitiveness, and has been in a state of loss for a long time, they have long had this idea, but there has been no suitable counterparty, this time they want to merge with Citigroup's securities department, that is, Meibang Securities, hoping to reduce costs and achieve profitability" Gorman

"I see~~" Zhou Shi couldn't help but smile......

(End of chapter)