Bill McNick shook his head, "It's too risky, and it's likely to put us in financial trouble." ”

Don waved his hand, "Your worries are completely unnecessary! The DVD of "Spider-Man 2" is about to go on the market, and within two weeks, we can make at least $300 million. Besides, with the airing of "Six Feet Below 2" and "The Line of Fire", STA's subscribers have grown, and by the end of the year, STA will bring us at least $500 million to $600 million in net revenue!

"Where's Netflix?" Bill McNick glanced at Don meaningfully.

This is a sensitive issue.

Related party transactions are involved!

Down owns 80% of Netflix and 85.7% of Down Pictures.

It can be said that the decision-making power of the two companies is in the hands of Don.

Tang Pictures' acquisition of Netflix, the price and method, are not all decided by him alone?

If the price is high, it will hurt the interests of the shareholders of Tangen Pictures, and if the price is low, it will damage the interests of Netflix shareholders.

Bill McNick, as a shareholder of Down Films, certainly wants the price to be as low as possible.

Tang En frowned, he didn't want to be scheming in such a trivial matter, his tone was decisive, and he said undoubtedly: "Netflix is valued at $400 million, let's use $40 million, plus 20 million shares of stock acquisition!"

Netflix is already profitable, but it is only barely self-financed, and it can't make a lot of money.

The founders, including Reed Hastings, have always wanted to improve their lives by cashing out their IPOs.

In the previous life, Netflix went public in May 2002 at $8.8 per share, and the founders began to cash out frantically, causing the stock price to plummet to $2.4 in a row.

Such a result is destined to be painful.

Later, after Netflix launched its streaming business, its market value soared, even surpassing Disney and Comcast to become the world's largest media company!

It's a pity and a pity that the founders' shares are almost sold out.

Even Reid Hastings, the founder, chairman and CEO of Netflix, has only 1.56% of the shares left.

If you don't cash out, Reed Hastings has a chance to rank among the top 5 in the world when Netflix is in full swing!

But right now, there's no chance.

Tang En didn't want to let Netflix go public now, so he simply included Netflix in the account of Tang En Pictures!

Those who want money take money, and those who want shares take shares.

In this deal, Don will not ask for cash, he will take Netflix shares and exchange them for 17.78 million shares of Tang Pictures.

Continue to increase your control over Down Pictures!

Bill McNick's face changed, "20 million shares......? We acquired assets such as Universal Pictures and USA Television Network, and although the total assets remain the same, the valuation has at least doubled, and we can't use the previous stock price to acquire Netflix. ”

Donne's face sank, and his tone was heavy, "That's enough! Bill, do you really think Netflix is only worth $400 million? This deal, the profit is more from Don Pictures, not Netflix!"

Bill McNick's face softened, and he quickly changed his tone, and said with a smile: "Don, I don't mean to question you, I just think it...... It's kind of weird, huh. ”

Don was very unhappy.

I always feel that Bill McNick's pattern, insight, and thinking ability are not up to standard.

At the end of the day, Bill McNick is a producer-turned-filmmaker, not a manager-turned-manager.

It seems that there is a reason why Michael Eisner did not promote Bill McNick to vice president of Disney back then, but let him go to Twentieth Century Fox.

In the past, Tangen Pictures was fine, but now it has acquired assets such as Universal Pictures, Blizzard, and USA TV Network, and the industry has expanded several times.

Don was skeptical that he would be able to manage such a large company.

Donn shook his head and ordered, "Bill, send an invitation to all the big companies in Hollywood, I'm going to have a big cocktail party in the auditorium of the Hilton Hotel to celebrate the completion of the deal and celebrate the return of Universal Pictures!"

"How large?"

"Spread the hero's post!"

"Huh?"

"The bigger, the better!" The corners of Tang En's mouth hooked slightly, and his face showed a bit of pride, "Including Lei Shidong and Murdoch, the invitations have also been sent out!"

Bill McNick smiled slightly, and immediately understood Donn's thoughts, "No problem!"

In the past, Donn had no influence and fame in Hollywood, and from a macro point of view, Towne Pictures was still slightly inferior to the old studios such as Paramount, Fox, and Warner Bros.

But now it's different, Don has already eaten Universal Pictures!

And it is from the hands of foreigners, to bring home the "national enterprises" of the United States!

At this moment, Don En was right.

He's going to be a real big guy in Hollywood!

This time, he invited heroes from all over the world to hold this grand event, just to send such a message.

Down Pictures is no longer an upstart!

Don is no longer the film director who only made money in the past!

He can be in Hollywood, calling the wind and rain.

……

The news of Tangen Pictures' acquisition of assets such as Universal continues to ferment.

Especially in the United States, this is almost the hottest news at the moment, dominating the business circle and the entertainment circle.

That's an exciting deal!

Among the many public opinion news reports, the two reports in the Wall Street Times and Business Week are the most eye-catching and have been reprinted the most.

The headline of the Wall Street Journal was "Don Writes a Legend Again, Net $10 Billion!" -

Over the past four years, Vivendi has completed more than 700 merger deals, most of which have been at a premium, the article notes.

In 1998, it acquired Xueleshan Entertainment, which included Xueleshan Studio and Blizzard Studio, spending 140 million US dollars;

In 1999, the acquisition of Universal Pictures and Universal Music was expected to cost $14 billion;

In 2001, Vivendi acquired USA Television Network for $10.3 billion;

In 2002, Vivendi bought Houghton Mifflin Publishing for $1.9 billion......

In total, Vivendi spent a whopping $26.4 billion to acquire these assets!

When Donn bought these American assets back, it cost only $16.2 billion.

In other words, Donn netted $10 billion through this magical and spectacular deal!

The article in "Business Week" discusses the mystery behind this transaction from the perspective of development prospects and future benefits-

Although the Xueleshan studio has been closed by Vivendi, Blizzard has been reborn with 160 employees, and Diablo and Warcraft have become its trump cards. After Don Pictures acquires Blizzard, it is likely to take this opportunity to let Marvel's superheroes enter the game field. It's a deal that's good for both parties, and the potential rating: A+. ”

"Universal Pictures has been a partner of Down Pictures in the past few years, with the world-renowned century-old label 'Universal', as well as distribution channels and industrial resources all over the world, which can make up for the disadvantages of Down Pictures in terms of channels to the greatest extent and achieve a perfect combination with the advantages of the content industry. The merger of Down Pictures and Universal Pictures is destined to become a new era in Hollywood, with potential evaluation: A+. ”

"With the advent of digital music and online piracy, the record industry has suffered an unprecedented crisis, not only Universal Records, but also Sony Records, Warner Records, and EMI Records, and their performance has also declined significantly. The advent of the Internet has posed a great threat to traditional media, but fortunately, Don has a keen sense of observation of the Internet. Potential rating: B+. ”

"USA and STA were both assets of John Malone's television kingdom. In the past few years, USA, STA, and TV networks have relied on the strong content resources of Universal Pictures in the past six months, and their performance has grown rapidly and the number of users has increased. If you add the content of Down Pictures, there is no doubt that the USA television network will have greater development, potential evaluation: A. ”

"The publishing industry is nowhere near as popular as it was a few decades ago, but Donn Walker is a writer himself, and with the influence of Hollywood studios, Holden Mifflin Publishing is sure to create more value. Perhaps, Marvel Comics and Mifflin Books will have some chemistry, potential evaluation: B. ”

When Ella Fisher saw such a news report, she couldn't help but laugh and joked, "They say you're a writer!"

Don glared at her, "Isn't it?" Hmph, my new book "Explosive Strategy" has been completed, and it can be handed over to Houghton Mifflin Press for publication." ”

Ella Fisher pursed her lips and smiled, "Don't lie to anyone!

"Gone Girl" was written by her, and "Explosive Strategy" was written by several graduate students at USC.

Don just provides an idea.

Tang En said disapprehantly: "The real theorists don't need to do it themselves at all, they are all assistants." Aren't the papers and writings of those university professors all written by students? It's easy to write, and the core is the idea!"

"Okay, you're a great writer, okay?" said Ella Fisher.

Don smiled, "By the way, how is the move? How many days will it take?"

He was already a little impatient to go to the new environment of the headquarters campus.

There, the 4th floor of the main building of Down Pictures, most of which is Donn's private space.

He has a dream office!

It's a world of difference compared to here.

Ira Fisher said: "It's almost done, and in two days, we'll be able to pass." ”

"Good!"

Don rubbed his hands together, looking excited.

Acquired Universal and replaced it with a new office building.

It's time for a new era!

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