Chapter 349: Vivendi's press conference

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Compared with Gabe Newell's joy, Mike Mowymi, Frank Pierce, etc. are much calmer. While Survival Path and Call of Duty are good, they are confident that the games they develop are the best.

"Also, now we have six studios, first-person shooters, online games, and role-playing, but we don't have casual games. Therefore, in addition to the development of new games, the matrix should make up for this part of the shortcomings. After a pause, "Gabe, as the CEO of Matrix Games, this task is given to you. ”

"New build or acquisition?" asked Gabe Newell, nodding.

"Acquire, having a mature team can save a lot of unnecessary work. Also, the scope does not have to be limited to the United States. China, Japan, South Korea, Europe, as long as the goal is right!"

"Understood!"

"Adam, someone recommended me two nice female singers, and you sent someone to sign them. ”

"Okay, boss!"

Looking at the other party's inquiring eyes, Guo Shouyun thought for a while, "I only know their names, they are Adele Adkins and Taylor Swift, the one in the front is in the United Kingdom, and the one in the back is in the United States." If you are more specific, you can check it, the person who recommended it only told me so much!"

In fact, that's all he knows. Although he chased stars in his previous life, he was not a brainless fan, he just loved to listen to the songs of these two people. Knowing the name is already something he remembers deeply. As for the male singers, I'm sorry, who listens to the pure guys? We're only interested in pretty female singers, okay?

Adam Ferguson frowned slightly and nodded. Forget about the United Kingdom, the United States is so big, where can he go to the police station? But the task ordered by the big boss himself, he can't refuse it. After all, everyone is new to it, and it is too bad to leave an impression that they are incompetent.

Later, Guo Shouyun communicated with the CEOs of each subsidiary about the development details and answered their respective doubts before ending the video conference.

By this time, it was almost dark outside. One meeting lasted more than six hours.

After dinner, I sorted out the minutes of the meeting, recorded the key points, and then made a phone call to my home in San Francisco as usual, and Guo Shouyun took a shower and went to bed.

The next day he got up early and wore a formal suit. Because today I am going to attend the press conference of the matrix and Vivendi. Originally, he did not want to go, but Jean-René Fortu repeatedly invited, and it was difficult for him to retreat. Moreover, he also understands that Fortu's purpose is nothing more than to use his influence to increase capital's confidence in Vivendi.

For Guo Shouyun, who has already asked Phoenix to start buying Vivendi's shares, the two do not have conflicting purposes, but should promote each other. After all, this is good for both Phoenix and Guo Shouyun.

"Well, am I still wearing this?"

Rebecca nodded and said with a smile: "Boss, if I were twenty years younger, I would definitely choose to be your lover!"

"Haha, thank you. However, when you are twenty years old, I haven't been weaned yet!" After making a little joke, Guo Shouyun waved his hand, "Let's go, the press conference starts at half past nine, let's not be late." ”

Rebecca nodded and followed him out of the room.

From Guo Shouyun's villa in Paris to Vivendi's headquarters, where the press conference was held, the journey takes about 45 minutes. But today he was also unlucky, he encountered a traffic jam on the road, and it took him an extra half an hour to reach his destination. Fortunately, it's not too late.

"Mr. Guo, you're a little late today!"

After Guo Shouyun entered the door, Jean-René Fortu hurriedly greeted him.

"There was a traffic jam on the road, so I came a little late. Sorry!"

"It's okay, you can hurry up and prepare, and we'll be on the field in ten minutes!"

"I had already prepared for such an important event. Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"Haha, then I'm relieved!"

"BOSS, Mr. Guo, it's your time to play!"

Vivendi's public relations manager, dressed in a black suit, hurried over and said respectfully.

"Mr. Guo, please!"

"Please!"

The two were simply polite, and under the leadership of the public relations manager, they calmly walked into Vivendi's press conference.

"Click...!"

With the snowflake-like flashing lights on, the sound of the shutter turning like a never-ending tide sounded in Guo Shouyun's ears.

After a simple look, the people below were all people. It seems that there are hundreds of media present today.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today is the press conference on the successful cooperation between our Vivendi Group and the Matrix Group. As you can see, sitting in the middle of the podium are Mr. Jean-René Fortu, CEO of Vivendi Group, and Mr. Bruce Guo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Matrix Group. Therefore, if you have any questions today, you can ask the two top management of the group on the spot. ”

In addition, due to the limited time, in order to try not to leave every media member empty-handed, each media only had one chance to ask questions. Please consider your questions, and at the same time, please consciously abide by the order of the scene. If someone deliberately destroys it, we will ask the security guard to ask him out. Well, now I declare the press conference open...!"

Before Vivendi's PR manager could say 'please', the media reporters who were already familiar with their routines or couldn't wait had already raised their arms in the air.

"Okay. Ask the lady in the blue striped shirt to ask a question!"

The female reporter who was called, wearing a blue striped shirt and jeans, said excitedly: "Mr. Wiltu, can Vivendi's self-help survive this time?"

"First of all, I would like to correct that our cooperation with the Matrix is not a self-defeating thing that has been rumored. It is the integration of the superior resources of both sides. As we all know, Matrix Group owns a lot of popular film and television copyrights. "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Harry Potter" and "National Guarantee" set new box office records for similar genres. The whole of Hollywood believes that the future development of the Matrix Group is exciting. As a company in the same industry, Universal Pictures has the world's top production capabilities and distribution channels. Only by working together can we give full play to our respective strengths and create higher value. This is the original intention of our cooperation, not just to make up for losses. … Next!"

The unwilling female reporter sat down.

"Mr. Guo, what do you think about the loss of 23.3 billion euros of Vivendi Group?"

"23.3 billion euros is a staggering figure indeed. Vivendi's operations do have certain problems. But I believe that the reason why there is such a big loss is also related to the general environment. For example, the ebb and flow of 3G telecommunications services in the world, especially in Europe, and the decline of the Internet industry caused by the NASDAQ crisis. If you look at it, you can see that any company related to telecommunications and the Internet in the world has lost money in the past three years. Vivendi is just one of them. ”

"Also, albeit a loss. But Vivendi is not just a telecom and internet company. These two types of businesses do not account for a large proportion of all its assets. On the contrary, good assets that can create more value, such as Vivendi Environment and Universal Music, account for a higher proportion of Vivendi's balance sheet. So, I believe that Vivendi's difficulties are temporary. As the general environment changes, and the return on superior assets increases, Vivendi will gradually recover from losses. Moreover, during this period of contact, I discovered that Mr. Fortu is a wise and honest business manager. I believe that under his leadership, Vivendi will definitely become great again. ”

Guo Shouyun's 'compliment' was smooth and natural, so that Fortu couldn't help but applaud him.

"Mr. Guo, since you are so optimistic about Vidiwang, why don't you just buy it?"

"I had thought about a takeover, but the Vivendi Board of Directors, led by Mr. Fortu, rejected my proposal!"

"Since Mr. Fortu and Mr. Guo said that the matrix and Vivendi are cooperating, can you please tell us more about what aspects of cooperation between the two sides?"

After Guo Shouyun and Fortu glanced at each other, Guo Shouyun made a 'you come' gesture. Fortu nodded and did not refuse.

"Our cooperation with the matrix is mainly in film and television. In the future, the big-budget movies of Matrix and Universal will be dominated by Universal. And Matrix and Vivendi each hold shares in Universal and share the profits!"

"What exactly is the stake of Matrix and Vivendi in Universal?"

"Sorry, you can only ask one question per media outlet. In addition, the shareholding ratio is a company trade secret, so I can't answer. … Next. ”

"Mr. Guo, this time you came to France, in addition to participating in the negotiations of Vivendi, do you have another purpose?"

"Absolutely. I've always had a longing for Paris, the capital of romance. In addition to the negotiations, I hope to get to know this beautiful city well. Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"Do you want to have a good love affair with a beautiful French girl?" teased him.

"I like Sophie Marceau more, but it's a pity that she's married!" Guo Shouyun shrugged his shoulders and smiled.

"Maybe Sophie likes young and handsome super-rich people...!"

Guo Shouyun smiled and did not answer. He's not stupid, of course he can't take this kind of obvious condom. Otherwise, tomorrow the newspaper won't know how to write it.

Fortunately, the quick-sighted Vivendi public relations manager called the next questioner in time, which was regarded as relieving Guo Shouyun's siege.

However, the ensuing media bombardment did not make Guo Shouyun feel relaxed at all. Fortunately, even the most difficult things will always pass. An hour later, the press conference ended.

After chatting briefly with Fortu and rejecting the other party's invitation to lunch, Guo Shouyun returned to his residence.

"Let the crew prepare, tomorrow we will fly to India!"

"India, I thought you'd invite Sophie Marceau to dinner?" rebecca.

"If she's ten years younger, maybe I'll still be interested!"

Guo Shouyun waved his hand, turned around and walked into the study, "I'll go take a break, call me when lunch is ready." ”