Barry Weiss had clearly done his homework, and he immediately replied, "Yes, Viking records are not as big as EMI Momoyo." Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info but it has a fairly complete set of music production capabilities and distribution and sales network, most of the singers and record types it can be packaged and produced. ”

"It can be said that the standard sparrow is small and has all kinds of organs, but in this way, EMI Baidai will not be able to split it out and integrate it into itself, because then it will be a resource overlap, and the gains outweigh the losses. ”

In desperation, EMI EMI had no choice but to let Viking Records continue to operate independently, but Viking Records, which has overlapping businesses, was ruthlessly squeezed in the face of its parent company, EMI EMI, both in terms of resources and singers. ”

Eventually, the decline of Viking records was inevitable. ”

After Barry Weiss finished speaking, Sid smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to have a talent for storytelling, Barry (Weiss), do you want to try it at Fire Lion Pictures next time." ”

"In front of you, Boss, I'm still not ugly. Barry Weiss laughs, and then adds, "Although Viking Records doesn't have a decent number of artists at the moment, the biggest help for us is its well-established distribution network. ”

"Because Viking Records itself started as an audio tape chain, it is quite well established on the distribution network of physical stores. In addition to its UK headquarters, it also has a complete distribution network throughout Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, etc. ”

It even has branches in Southeast Asia, with Taiwan as the center, and the Far East with RB as the center. Of course, it also has a branch office in New York on the East Coast. Barry Weiss said with great interest.

"It can be said that as long as we win it, we will be able to connect to the markets of most developed countries and regions. In this way, whether it is the development of the Fire Lion Records itself, or the overall help of the Fire Lion Group, it can be rapidly improved. ”

Sid listened to Barry Weiss's passionate words, and was indeed moved by the enthusiasm given by the other party, so he smiled slightly and asked, "Barry (Weiss), what is the current valuation of Viking Records?"

Hearing that Sid was already moved, Barry Weiss suppressed the excitement in his heart and said: "In 1992, EMI bought it for $1 billion. In recent years, with the decline in the performance of Viking Records, its actual value is almost between 7~800 million US dollars. ”

"Although now, Viking records are a dispensable burden for EMI Momoyo. But if we propose an acquisition, I'm afraid the asking price will not be less than $1 billion. Because EMI Momoyo is unlikely to know our intentions, and our group's achievements in the past two years are really impressive, it is difficult to rule out that the other party deliberately slashed us. ”

"EMI Momoyo?" Sid smiled weirdly, "Well, I'll be in charge of this negotiation myself, Shirley (Sandberg), I'll ask the person in charge of the other party to meet this month, and I'll find out with them first." ”

"Okay, I see. Shirley Sandberg didn't understand what Sid meant, but seeing the familiar evil smile on Sid's face, she knew that her boss must have prepared some kind of pit for others to jump in.

"By the way, in addition, our corporate bond issuance this time will also be held in the third week of July. Sid suddenly added.

"Immediately after the release of 'Youth Musical?'" Shirley Sandberg immediately understood.

"Not bad. Sid nodded and smiled, "Back then, Pixar used the east wind of "Toy Story" to go public, so let's also use the east wind of "Youth Musical" to issue bonds." ”

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"Boss, Spencer of Wells Fargo, says there's an appointment for you. Justin Lin said to Sid via an internal phone.

"Okay, then you let him in. Sid, who had just finished a mid-year meeting with everyone, returned to the office to take a break and change into casual clothes. Unexpectedly, Spencer, who had not been seen for a long time, suddenly visited.

Spencer was still such a meticulous elitist, Sid stood up to greet his old acquaintance, and Spencer shook hands with Sid quite warmly. Since taking over the young customer of Sid, with the rapid growth of Sid and the Fire Lion Group, Wells Fargo has also enjoyed a large number of dividends.

Spencer's position at Wells Fargo has risen as a result, and he is now the head of private accounts in the Los Angeles area.

"Sit down, Spencer. I haven't seen you in a while, how are you doing?" Sid said with a smile.

"Everything was fine, thank you for asking, Mr. Leon. Spencer smiled and said, "I'm here to bother you today, mainly because I have something important to hand over to you." ”

"What is it?" Sid asked curiously.

"Recently, American Express issued a new top-of-the-line credit card in the UK, which cannot be applied for and can only be processed by customers invited by Amex. Spencer explained.

"As the most famous young man in the United States, Amex took the initiative to invite you to be one of the first customers and entrusted us with Wells Fargo to deliver this credit card to you. As he spoke, Spencer solemnly took out a delicate wooden box from his briefcase, placed it on the coffee table and pushed it over.

Sid heard Spencer's explanation, and vaguely knew in his heart what he was talking about.

Then he looked at the wooden box, which had no markings on it, and Sid lifted the lid, and on the purple goose down lining, a matte black metal card, sat quietly in the middle.

In the center of the card is a vertical oval silver head, on which is the head of an ancient Roman soldier. On a metal card with a futuristic sense of technology, the heads of ancient soldiers are drawn, which looks quite strange.

"What is this?" asked Sid knowingly.

"This is the world's first batch of top-notch black gold credit cards. Spencer said with pride.

"Black Gold?"

"Yes, as I said earlier, this is the top credit card that cannot be applied for, can only be invited. "As you can see, the card depicts an ancient Roman centurion, so it's called the Centurion Black Gold Card." It is the first credit card with no upper limit and is made of a special titanium alloy. ”

"Oh. Sid nodded, not showing much interest.

Seeing Sid's reaction, Spencer hurriedly added: "Of course, this is not the real value of the black gold card. Each black gold card has a dedicated service number, as long as you call this number, there is a dedicated life consultant at any time 24 hours a day to solve any requirements you make. ”

"Oh, any requests?" asked Sid, smirking.

"Not bad, any request. Spencer puffed out his chest and said proudly when he saw Sid's gaze.

Sid also determined at this time that what Spencer had sent today was none other than the legendary king of cards - the Centurion Black Gold Card (a black metal card). As the most mysterious symbol of power, the biggest role of the black gold card is indeed as Spencer just said, through a special phone call, to achieve some seemingly impossible "wishes".

Sid, for example, has heard some interesting rumors.

A cardholder drove halfway through the Sahara Desert and ran out of gas. The local car rental company refused to rescue him, and finally after calling the special number of the black gold card, the Amex company dispatched a helicopter through the Moroccan military to rescue the person from the desert.

"Okay, I'll take it first. Sid nodded with interest.

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June is the time to celebrate the summer vacation, and it is also the graduation season of the school, and it is also the season when parents and graduates do everything possible to squeeze their children into prestigious schools.

Although North America is not like the other side of the ocean, so exaggerated thousands of troops broke into a single-plank bridge. But in order to enter a better school, whether it is a university or a high school, parents with a little assets will invariably challenge those private schools.

"So, you want my help in sending Lindsay to a private middle school?" Sid smiled as he looked at Michael Lohan and Tina Lohan across from him, "I have to say, I really didn't expect you to care so much about Lindsay's studies. ”

Sid looked at Lohan and his wife with interest as if he had discovered a new world.

"No, we, we just want to think about Lindsay's future. Michael Lohan explained with a smile on his face. With the rapid rise of the strength of the Fire Lion Group, the vague fear he had for Sid back then has now become deeper and deeper.

"Oh, is that so?" Sid said with a noncommittal smile as he touched his chin.

If the couple really cared about their daughter, it wouldn't be that Lindsay started shooting commercials at the age of 3 and working as a child model to earn money to support her family. Two adults with sound limbs and normal IQs, but they have to rely on their young daughters to support them, it is really laughing out of people's teeth.

"Okay. Although I don't know what the Lohan couple are up to, Sid originally planned to find Lindsay a good school, and she couldn't make the mistakes of low IQ and low EQ like she did in "history".

"Oh, thank you so much. Michael Lohan and Tina Lohan nodded in thanks.