Carter is only 56 years old this year, and is in the golden age of the political elite, Tang Huan is fully sure that the other party will not be willing to settle for the ordinary life after leaving office

The same was true in the original time and space, Carter was only silent for a short period of time, and then he became active again, engaged in busy political, economic, and social activities.

His peers, with the exception of Reagan, who lived in seclusion because of their advanced age, actually followed this line, and Clinton was perhaps the most obvious example.

There has always been a popular joke among Americans: President Carter is more competent when he is not president than when he is president; When Clinton was president, he was more competent than when he wasn't.

It can be seen that Carter's level of waste heat is not ordinarily high.

"Don, this sounds like a lot of money, but I need to think about it." Carter pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke his decision.

"That's as it should be, especially now that Mr. President is still busy with official business." Tang Huan smiled and nodded, indicating understanding.

There is no face-to-face refusal, it is a positive attitude, after all, the president also has to be reserved, and Tang Huan, who is observant, naturally wants to give Carter face.

After a meal at the White House, Tang Huan's trip was considered to be a complete task, and the victory was over, and he planned to go to the 3COM headquarters by the way and knock on the elm pimple heads of those directors.

……

I don't know if Tang Huan and 3COM don't agree, and this trip had to be temporarily canceled because of the sudden appearance of a higher priority thing, because John Beckett, chairman and president of Pan Am, is John? Beckett, officially proposed. I want to meet Tang Huan.

Luen Mei went public in 1957 after financing. Insurance giant Pan Am acquired 98 percent of its shares in 1967. Turning Luen Mei into a part of its own huge industrial cluster.

Although EA has previously purchased 40% of the shares of Uni Am from Pan Am, the remaining proportion of shares in Pan Am's hands still ensures that it has enough right to speak.

Therefore, if Tang Huan wants to take Lianmei under his command, he can only pinch his nose and be shouted back to the West Coast from the far East Coast.

"I was busy researching insurance companies for employee insurance plans, and Pan American people came to visit." Tang Huan, who was standing at the window, listened to Chambers say.

From here, you can see the construction site not far away, where construction workers and machinery are busy nervously.

Zheru's office space has long been insufficient. But it wasn't until recently that the nearby land was discussed.

After all, it is not a simple "split" word here that can solve all problems, and there are many interests that need to be coordinated.

But in order to create this new technology community centered on Zheru, the small city of Cupertino is still very enthusiastic and cooperative.

"Why, there are a lot of insurance companies that are interested in our insurance plans?" Tang Huan walked back to his seat.

"It's inevitable, and it's already being predicted that we're going to have more than 10,000 employees in the next two years, and we're going to be another big guy in Silicon Valley, and there's a potential for this business. Go without saying. Chambers nodded.

"Experts always like to be roundworms in other people's stomachs." Tang Huan sighed disdainfully, "Pan American wouldn't also take a fancy to this business." Anyway, it didn't make sense for Lianmei to stay in his hands, so he picked up the grass and beat the rabbit - piggybacking on another business. ”

"I think so." Chambers laughed.

At this time, his subordinates prepared the materials, and Tang Huan got up and rushed to San Francisco.

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Pan American Headquarters, the Pan American Pyramid, located in Montgomery, San Francisco's historic financial district, cost $32 million at prices 10 years ago, the building began construction in 1969 and was completed in 1972, with 48 floors and a height of 260 meters, making it the tallest skyscraper and postmodernist building in San Francisco, and currently one of the 100 tallest buildings in the world.

Because of the shape of the building's pyramid, the Transamerica Pyramid is one of the most important elements of the San Francisco skyline.

Just like the "pants" and "autumn pants" in the original time and space, architect William? Pereira's innovative design was met with considerable opposition and even abuse when it was planned and built.

The building is a four-sided pyramid with an elevator shaft to the east, a staircase shaft to the west, and a spire at the highest point of 64.6 meters.

At the top of the spire is a virtual viewing platform with cameras installed in four directions, and four monitors in the lounge where visitors can control direction and distance.

The Pan-American Pyramid is eye-catching enough, which is a reflection of John? Beckett's philosophy of operating Pan Am is to build a well-known brand, which is why he forced the films released by Luen Mei to be labeled Pan Am, and even wanted Luen Mei to directly change its name to Pan Amic Pictures.

Pity, John? Beckett's wishful thinking did not materialize, and was boycotted by the middle and high-level leaders of the United States, and they also made an effort to make the United States an independent film company again.

John? Beckett's attitude was very tough, and in 1978, the contradictions intensified irreparably, forcing these key figures of the United States to leave en masse, and the leadership of the United States was replaced. Albert is on top.

The earth turns away from everyone else, John? Beckett's idea was confirmed.

Andy? Albert did a great job in 1979, with great success with four films: "Rocky II", "Manhattan", "Moonraker", and "TheBlackStallion".

But under the over-inflated confidence, this year, Luen Mei fell on the $4,400 investment of "Heaven's Gate".

After seeing this, John? Beckett didn't have any illusions about Lianmei, and he forced the management of Lianmei to leave en masse, which caused a bad impact in Hollywood, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is at odds with Hollywood, and the business of movies has become a chicken rib. The food is tasteless. There's no need to keep it in your hand.

Huge desk. Put a balance sheet of Pan American. Among the billions of huge assets, Luen Mei only occupies a small table.

John? Beckett picked up the pen and crossed out the name of United States with a blank face, announcing that one of the eight major Hollywood companies was removed from Pan America.

So to speak, John? Beckett is fully qualified to see Lianmei as an abstract and cold number.

You know, it was under his leadership that Pan Am went from an obscure privately held company. It has grown into today's diversified financial giant with high brand awareness.

John? Beckett became chairman and president of Pan Am in 1960, and during his tenure, Pan Am's earnings grew 20-fold to become one of the top 100 companies in the United States, controlling the airline Transamerica Airlines, BudgetRent-a-CarCo., Budget Rent-a-CarCo., DeLaval Turbine, and OccidentalLifeInsurance.

Little Luen Mei. It's really not in his eyes, but how to maximize benefits is a question worth considering.

……

Tang Huan came to the Pan American Pyramid Pan American headquarters at 600 Montgomery Street and met John? After Beckett, the other party spoke very simply, "I want to buy the remaining shares of Luen Mei." No problem, though. I'm interested in EA. ”

I have to say, sixty-two-year-old John? Beckett is old and strong, and he is extremely strong.

Tang Huan stretched out his finger and pointed upward, and replied lightly, "This Pan-American pyramid looks pretty good, and I'm also more interested." ”

John? Beckett was stunned for a moment, then laughed disapprovingly, "Young man, do you know the original cost of this building and the current asset value?" ”

"This month is the last month of 1980, do you know how much EA will sell this year?" Tang Huan asked calmly.

"EA is not a public company, how would I know." John? Beckett suppressed the momentum of the young man in front of him, and continued in a good time: "But I heard that there will be hundreds of millions of dollars, and it is really remarkable that a company that has only been established for more than a year can achieve such an achievement, which is why I am interested. ”

"EA is already a worldwide company, and its sales in the North American market this year will definitely exceed $1 billion." Tang Huan replied solemnly, "In other words, EA's financial situation is very good, there is no shortage of funds, and it has no intention of introducing investors." ”

Hear that, John? The expression on Beckett's face froze, staring at Tang Huan's eyes and groaning.

Tang Huan's gaze gradually sharpened, "I'm very honored that you're interested in EA. However, I came here today just to talk about the acquisition of Luen Mei briefly, and I don't want to get involved in other aspects. ”

"Luen Mei is insignificant to Pan America, you can wait for a while, see the situation, and sell at the price." John? Beckett said slowly.

"If Pan American really plans to do so, it doesn't matter, EA spent more than 100 million to buy the 40 percent of the shares, and it can still remain in its hands, not bad for this money, and Luen Mei is a listed company, and the opportunity for stock trading is not impossible." Tang Huan said as he got up and said goodbye.

"How much is EA willing to invest in the remaining 58 percent of Luen Mei shares?" John? Beckett quickly changed his words and touched on substantive issues.

"Let's just refer to the previous price of the 40 percent shares. You must know that "Heaven's Gate" invested $44 million, but the box office was only more than $3 million, which was twice as much as the media initially expected, but unfortunately it was meaningless. This deficit is very tricky. Tang Huan shook his head again and again, with a look of regret on his face, "In addition, we can make a one-time cash transaction, so we should discuss the price carefully." ”

Watching Tang Huan perform there in a fake way, John? Beckett's nose was crooked.

The reason why Pan Am sold the 40 percent of Luen Mei shares was entirely to share the risk of investing in Luen Mei, and at the same time thought that EA was a forgetaway nouveau riche and it was better to pull one into the water.

I didn't expect that this deal has now become the price ceiling for the sale of Luen Mei, and if I knew that this was the case, I would have waited until now. Sell 98 percent of the shares as a whole.

John? Beckett decided to let the topic go for now. Aim for another goal. "I heard that your company is starting a small employee insurance project?"

"That's true. However, the project is not small, and the company is expanding rapidly, and it is only a matter of a few years for more than 10,000 employees. The expression on Tang Huan's face seemed to be smiling, which always made people feel a sense of irony in it.

John? Beckett looked uncomfortable, but helpless, so he decided. simply opened the skylight and said, "Pan American is a well-known large company in the insurance business, how about handing over this list directly to us?" ”

"Is this an additional condition for the acquisition of Luen America?" Tang Huan raised his eyebrows, "We originally planned to bid for it, but if it is handed over directly to Pan America, is the quality of service guaranteed?" ”

"Is the quality of service guaranteed? The question is a joke. "John? Beckett's face showed pride, "Do you think that the brand of Pan Am is so unsubstantial?" ”

"There, there, it's our new company, which looks a little shallow." Tang Huan laughed slyly. "I think the office model of Pan America, a long-established company, should keep pace with the times. The introduction of some high-tech elements in the business process, the use of the second-generation Fangyuan computer will definitely help Pan American to further improve the quality of service. ”

"Good idea, worth considering." John? Beckett glanced at the information in his hand, "You once stated that EA will seek to go public as soon as possible, even if EA does not need investors now, but it still needs to introduce investors when it comes to IPO, so it is better to allow Pan American to invest in a sum of money before that." ”

"Does Pan Am want to learn from Xerox's investment miracle in Apple? You've really gone to great lengths to gather information. Tang Huan nodded knowingly, "Yes, I allow Pan American to invest $1 million in a legal period before EA goes public, which is interesting enough." ”

"The limit of 1 million is a little less...... "John? Beckett shook his head.

"Then when did Pan Am start using the second-generation Fangyuan computer?" Tang Huan intercepted John? Beckett's words.

"There doesn't seem to be a precedent for the use of personal computers in large financial institutions, right?" John? Beckett spread his hands seemingly innocently.

"Isn't being a pioneer in the industry more able to improve your brand image?" Tang Huan chased and pressed fiercely.

John? After all, Beckett is an old man who is over the age of six, no matter how strong he is, he can't stop Tang Huan's endless sharpness, and now he obviously can't resist this young man's eloquence, so he has to continue to exert his kung fu to move the world, "I think that the purchase price of Luen Mei should not be set in violation of business rules, otherwise, it is better to continue to keep the shares in your hands." ”

"You are too optimistic, Pan America's previous unrealistic toughness, forcing the United States high-level to leave en masse, has long made its reputation stinky in Hollywood." Tang Huan unceremoniously revealed the other party's shortcomings, "You haven't noticed that after the loss of "Heaven's Gate" this time, everyone's attitude of gloating is not ordinarily obvious. I dare to boldly predict that if Pan American continues to cling to the United States, it will only lose more and more. When the time comes, even EA will have to think of giving up and staying away. ”

John? Beckett's face turned black, his eyes were full of anger, and he said insightfully: "Since EA thinks that it can act as a savior and save Luen Mei, then exchange the insurance order and the additional conditions of EA's investment rights before the IPO." ”

"What was supposed to be a very simple acquisition was designed by you to be so complex." Tang Huan shook his head helplessly, "How many second-generation Fangyuan computer systems will Pan American procure?" ”

"The second-generation Fangyuan computer plans to open the door to enter the financial field through Pan America, but it is too beautiful, and Pan American does not want to take the risk of being an experimental pig." John? Beckett sneered, and a mockery of "I have seen through you a long time ago" flashed in his eyes.

Tang Huan slapped the table impatiently, "Since everyone's hole cards are revealed, let's hurry up and do the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division operations." If both sides have a advantage to take advantage of, they will continue to talk, otherwise, they will break up. Wasting spitting stars like this now is simply disrespectful to time. ”

……

A few days later, the English-language newspaper "Asian Weekly" of San Francisco's Fang's Newspaper was the first to disclose a bombshell news.

Tang Huan, a young Chinese business leader, invested $300 million to buy Luen America, one of Hollywood's eight largest companies, from the insurance giant Pan Am.

In addition, a new entertainment group, YanYue Entertainment Group, was officially announced, headquartered in San Francisco, Tang Huan personally served as the chairman of the board of directors, and the CEO was Mikhail? Kogan served.

Yanle Entertainment Group has three companies: ElectronicArts, whose CEO is Hawkins; UnitedArtists is Luen Mei, and the CEO is Andy? Albert; OaklandRaiders is the Oakland Raiders, and the manager is Mikhail Raiders, the CEO of the group. Kogan concurrently.

At the same time, the San Francisco Chronicle, which has a wider circulation, provides further detailed coverage of the San Francisco-based Yanle Entertainment Group.

The Los Angeles Times followed suit with an introduction and commentary on the matter, which was no short of sour and banter.

"I have to say that our cute California tech monster is always a surprise, and after buying a sports toy, he bought an entertainment toy in Hollywood. However, there seems to be some quality problems with this entertainment toy, and I don't know if the tech monster can fix it. ”

"But either way, Hollywood should welcome this new friend, our adorable California tech monster." (To be continued......)