Chapter 551: Gift Package
Disney's stock price continues to rise, and its market capitalization has exceeded $48 billion.
The proud Michael Eisner is getting more and more confident when he fights against the "Save Disney" movement.
It turns out that even without Pixar, he can still continue to drive Disney's stock price up!
The movement was starting from the wrong place.
Heading into December, negotiations between the two sides shifted to another key battleground – Glass Lewis & Co., a well-known shareholder advisory firm.
Disney's importance on this is evident in the composition of the delegation: Michael Eisner, George Mitchell, Judith Estling, Ray Watson, Tom Staggers.
The five directors are on the move!
However, the absence of Disney's current No. 2 man, Robert Iger, from the delegation is somewhat telling.
On the other side, Roy Disney and Stanley Gold were also present in person.
Gregg Tucker, CEO of Glass Lewis & Co., personally moderated the controversy with questions from both sides.
The specific situation is highly classified, and Don is not very clear.
However, the public opinion environment in the outside world, on the whole, began to gradually develop in the direction of Michael Eisner.
The rise in stock prices and the recognition of the market are the biggest evidence!
On December 2, the California Public Service Retirement Fund announced that they would side with Michael Eisner. Subsequently, pension funds in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey also participated.
Even the two civil servant retirement funds in New York and Florida, which have previously expressed their support for the "Save Disney" campaign, have also restated their support for Michael Eisner!
George Mitchell, who has a great influence in politics, business, and academia, also gave a high-profile interview to the Wall Street Journal, saying: "Disney does not need management reform, the focus is on the reform of the governance system." The changes we've made are the result of what we've listened to, and we've listened to what people have to say about this company. I've heard them worry about the board being too big, the directors not being independent enough, the lack of diversity and dedication, and the lack of fresh blood...... We will listen to them one by one, change them if they have them, and encourage them if they don't. In fact, Disney's changes over the past few decades have been the result of Michael Eisner's initiative. ”
A movie fiasco is enough to oust the CEO of a company, such as Universal Pictures' "Future Water World", which was the fuse for the change of chairman and the rise of Ron Meyer.
A popular reality show can also put the CEO of a company in a safe position in a crisis, such as "American Idol"!
Tang En, who was originally just to make a small amount of money, really didn't expect that the reality show he planned would have such great power!
Fidelity Fund, which controls 3% of Disney's shares, has said through the media that they will wholeheartedly stand on Michael Eisner's side!
There are all kinds of signs that the "Save Disney" campaign launched by Roy Disney and Stanley Gold is completely untenable.
The one who was most affected by this was naturally Robert Iger, the president and chief operating officer of Disney!
At the beginning of this year, Michael Eisner and Steve Jobs completely turned their faces.
Then there were rumors that Pixar was going to be acquired by Down Pictures.
At that time, the whole Disney people were panicked, and they could not predict what Disney would do without Pixar.
The "Save Disney" movement also came into being when Pixar officially switched to Down Pictures.
Robert Iger was excited because he felt his chance!
With the turmoil of Disney and the fall of the stock price, it is very likely that he will succeed Michael Eisner and become the big boss of Disney!
Unexpectedly, Michael Eisner turned his hands into clouds and covered his hands into rain.
The cooperation with Don En twice in a row directly turned the tide of the battle.
Not only did Disney avoid the impact of losing Pixar, but it also pushed Disney's stock price to an unprecedented peak!
This time, Robert Iger was embarrassed.
Michael Eisner doesn't step down, he's at Disney, where is there room to survive?
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Two years ago, Donn and Michael Eisner were incompatible enemies.
But since the beginning of this year, the two have met more than 20 times in private.
Of course, for Donn, there is no such thing as a New Year's Friendship, only a business relationship between him and Michael Eisner. When it comes to personal relationships, he is better off with old friends like Brian Lord and Michael Ovitz.
Even in the current situation, they have helped Donn far less than Michael Eisner.
At the Country Club, Donn and Eisner rode for half an hour before starting a long conversation in the lounge.
"How's that going on your side? I've heard that Glass Lewis has a lot of tools when it comes to dealing with shareholder and management disputes. ”
Don is young after all, and riding a horse is easy for him.
This is nonsense, not to mention riding a horse for half an hour, even if you ride someone for half an hour, it is easy, work hard, and it is no problem for an hour!
However, Michael Eisner was tired enough, and lay down on the recliner, his face was a little proud, "Well, the level is good!"
Done's eyes lit up, "So, it's done?"
He's not caring about Disney.
It's about caring for Robert Iger.
As long as "Save Disney" ends without a problem, Robert Iger's days at Disney will come to an end, and he will naturally come to the New Globe Group to accept the position of president.
Michael Eisner let out a long sigh and said bitterly, "That old fellow...... What a pedantic vision!"
"Huh?"
There's something strange about Donn.
I heard Michael Eisner shake his head again and again: "He agreed to end the 'Save Disney' campaign, speaking of which, thanks to you, I didn't expect that "American Idol" would have such a big influence, and in just one week, Disney's stock price rose by $4 billion!"
"Then you are ......"
"He's making a request!
Tang En's heart moved, and he suddenly thought of something, and he was a little excited.
Roy Disney opposed Michael Eisner, mainly against his three mistakes: first, the acquisition of ABC Group, second, the bad of Steve Jobs, and third, the hiring of Andrew Mooney.
Michael Eisner glanced at Donn, both pessimistic and helpless, "Looks like you've thought of it." ”
Donn's eyes widened suddenly, "Really? Roy Disney...... You won't really be asked to fire Andrew Mooney, will you?"
"It's true!"
Michael Eisner was annoyed, mixed with a bit of hatred that iron is not steel.
Andrew Mooney is the market genius he poached from Nike, and in less than two years, he has grown his performance by 30%, especially creating the "Disney Princess" brand, which can be called an epic operation.
However, it was because of this operation that Roy Disney was deeply offended!
It's no wonder that Michael Eisner is so indignant and helpless about the old guy Roy Disney.
Don Eun's heart was so happy, Mei almost even had snot bubbles coming out!
He originally wanted to tap into Bob Chapek, vice president of Disney Resorts and Resorts, to take charge of New Universal's vacation and consumer products division.
After all, in terms of overall strength, there is still a big gap between New Universal's business and Disney.
In fact, a better choice is Andrew Mooney, the head of Disney's consumer products division, who has more experience and maturity!
It's just that his work at Disney is too successful, and Don has been in contact with it a few times in private, and there is no possibility of poaching.
Unexpectedly, at such a critical moment, Roy Disney sent a gift package!
If Disney fires Andrew Mooney, then everything will be in order!
Don couldn't hide the excitement on his face, "Michael, what about you...... Will you do what he says?"
Michael Eisner said lightly: "Compared to the damage caused to the company by the 'Save Disney' movement, the impact of Andrew Mooney's departure is only minimal. ”
Don secretly clenched his fists excitedly.
It's done!
Big things can be expected!
As long as the problems of the "Save Disney" movement are solved, Robert Iger can come to New Globe to take on the position of president and chief operating officer. Andrew Mooney could also join New Globe to lead the Resorts & Consumer Goods division.
It seems that there are so many benefits to handing over "American Idol" to ABC!
not only dealt a blow to Lei Shidong's arrogance and avenged his revenge, but also solved the "Save Disney" movement, and smoothly recruited two major talents, Robert Iger and Andrew Mooney......
However, Don was not satisfied, and said with a smile: "Or I can poach Bob Chapek as well, I talked to him, he is interested in joining New Universal, but he has been working at Disney for more than ten years, and he doesn't want to betray, unless you can agree to his departure." ”
"This can't be!" Michael Eisner knew Don's intentions and immediately refused, "Disney has lost more than 200 creative talents in the past few years, from film and television to Disneyland, I will not make such a mistake again." ”
Then, he glanced at Donn deeply, "You already have a Bob, and this Bob will stay at Disney." (Robert Iger, also known as "Bob.") )
Don smiled, not continuing to provoke him on the subject.
Robert Iger will raise his hand to say goodbye when he leaves, but Andrew Mooney's departure makes him sad.
This is his right-hand man, and he is a confidant.
In order to solve Roy Disney and the "Save Disney" movement as soon as possible, he was forced to compromise and fire Andrew Mooney, and he must be holding back the fire in his heart.
However, Donn's smile and silence do not mean that he will approve.
Bob Chapek, he's been in private contact for more than two months!
There's no way he's going to give up!
He also counted on Bob Chapek to lead Universal Studios to defeat Disneyland.
Even if Michael Eisner doesn't agree and doesn't let go, what can he do?
What if Bob Chapek is unwilling to leave his job voluntarily and betrays Disney?
Don also has a secret weapon!
At this year's Oscars, Donn won two awards, Best Screenplay and Best Picture, for which the system rewarded him with two "contract stealing" skills.
One was used by him, and in "Jedi Men 2", he replaced Will Smith with Bruce Willis, causing a lot of trouble for Sony Pictures.
Now, he still has a "Contract Stealing" skill left in his hand!
All the staff and artists in Hollywood are within the scope of their skills!
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