Chapter 486: Big Gamble
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"Shaw Cinemas?" When Xue Tianlan heard this term, she immediately exclaimed.
As early as two years ago, Shaw Brothers Film Company was actually operating at a loss, but as a generation of film tycoons, Shaw became the godfather of entertainment by single-handedly creating the film kingdom of the 60s and 70s.
However, in recent years, with the strong rise of the new art city and the steady progress of Golden Harvest, the Shaw Brothers Film Company has become more and more depressed, and the current Shaw Brothers is no longer the Shaw Brothers of the 60s and 70s, but the Shaw Brothers whose film production is decreasing and losing money one after another.
Shaw Brothers Film Company's only revenue now comes from Shaw Brothers Cinemas, because Hong Kong films are becoming more and more popular in Hong Kong and Asia, and the total number of films shot in Hong Kong every year is increasing.
However, although there are also movies that have been released in Shaw Brothers theaters and are big sellers, they are very few, and the movies that have been sold in recent years are basically from New Arts City and Golden Harvest, so Shaw Brothers relies on the theater to share although some make money, but after removing the various expenses and costs of movie theaters, they don't make much.
And the Shaw Brothers Film Company, which always loses money, loses millions of dollars per movie, so the blood transfusion of the theater chain cannot make up for the loss of the Shaw Brothers Film Company.
Shaw Brothers' current situation naturally can't be concealed from major film companies, and the media has long reported on Shaw Brothers' current situation, so everyone knows that Shaw Brothers is losing money every year, so rumors about Shaw Tycoon's desire to close Shaw Brothers Film Company and sell Shaw Brothers Cinemas have long been flying all over Hong Kong.
At the same time, because the ratings of TVB are getting higher and higher, and various incomes such as advertising fees are also increasing year by year, wireless has brought a huge amount of income to Shao Tycoon, and this income is still growing wildly, Shao Tycoon has gradually shifted his focus to wireless, which further confirms the rumors that Shao Tycoon sold theaters and closed film companies, and many people think that this is a choice that is not difficult to make.
However, although this rumor has existed for a long time, Shao Tycoon has always stood still, just insisting on letting the loss-making Shaw Brothers Film Company continue to operate, and not selling Shaw Brothers Cinemas.
Many people know about the situation of Shaw Brothers Film Company, although Xue Tianlan came back from the United States, but in the film industry, she naturally heard about it.
But listening to Chen Lang's meaning today, it seems that this rumor is about to become a reality.
"Yes, it's Shaw Cinemas." Chen Lang looked at Xue Tianlan's surprised expression and chuckled, "You have to be prepared in the period before the Chinese New Year, I want to buy Shaw Brothers Cinemas." ”
"Is Tycoon Shao really willing to sell Shaw Brothers Cinemas? Is this rumor coming true? Xue Tianlan still didn't believe it.
"Yes, the news is very certain, because Fang Yihua told me." Chen Lang nodded in affirmation.
"Fang Yihua told you? How so? Xue Tianlan felt even more incredible when she heard this.
"Because I have already had a private agreement with Fang Yihua, which includes the transfer of a part of the box office of LL Film Company to Shaw Brothers Film Company for free, and in return, Fang Yihua will tell me the news of the sale of Shaw Brothers Cinemas in advance." Chen Lang explained simply.
"A box office hit? That's a lot of money. Xue Tianlan frowned.
One component of the box office is not one percent of the box office dividend, one is 10 percent of the total box office of the movie, and the other is 10 percent of the total box office of 35 percent of the movie, the difference is big.
At present, although LL Film Company has only produced three films, the total box office of the three films will reach 55 million Hong Kong dollars ("Merry Christmas" is temporarily calculated at 20 million Hong Kong dollars), which is 5.5 million Hong Kong dollars, not counting the box office and buyout fees sold overseas, etc., adding up to probably close to 10 million Hong Kong dollars.
"This has to be nearly 10 million Hong Kong dollars for free to Shaw Brothers, right? Just to buy this one message? Xue Tianlan looked at Chen Lang suspiciously, as if she was looking at a fool.
"Of course, there are some other agreements, such as when poaching people, Shaw Brothers will not deliberately make things difficult, and when acquiring Shaw Brothers Cinemas, Fang Yihua will secretly help, etc." Chen Lang saw Xue Tianlan's expression and immediately said.
"Shaw Brothers can't do it anymore, its artists and film talents will be divided by major film companies, this is inevitable, as for Fang Yihua will help you, how much can he help you? In the face of huge profits, Shao tycoon will give up these profits? Fang Yihua's promise is a joke. Xue Tianlan sneered when she heard this.
Chen Lang thought about it when he heard this, and it seemed that this was the same reason, and he originally felt that he had made a layout with his innate advantages, but the 10 million Hong Kong dollars and other expenses didn't seem to have any substantial income, did he make a stupid deal?
As if seeing Chen Lang's ugly face, Xue Tianlan continued, "Of course, it's not completely useless, with these 10 million, it will make the Shaw Brothers have some inclinations, as long as everyone's conditions are similar, the Shaw Brothers may favor us." ”
Chen Lang's face finally looked a little better, it seems that it is better to leave this kind of negotiation to professionals in the future, he is still too tender.
"I hope so." Chen Lang was a little self-deprecating, "Anyway, in the future, Shaw Brothers is likely to announce the sale of Shaw Brothers Cinemas, you have to do a good job of evaluating the value of Shaw Brothers Cinemas, as well as a set of acquisition plans, and inquire about some potential competitors." ”
Xue Tianlan said with some excitement, "Don't worry, I will do my best to do this." ”
Xue Tianlan is indeed very excited in her heart, if her little boss can win the Shaw Brothers Cinemas, then LL Film Company will have the capital to truly dominate the Hong Kong film industry, and judging from the movies shot by the company at present, the three movies are all best-selling masterpieces, and there is a lot of meaning for the second new art city, and it is not impossible to become the second new art city according to this momentum.
And Chen Lang revealed that he would take out some options as rewards, as long as he performed well, he would be able to get the company's dividends, in the lucrative industry of movies, as long as he developed well in a year, he was very likely to become a millionaire, which made Xue Tianlan excited.
"Then you should make serious preparations, and you will be the main person when you participate in the negotiations." Chen Lang turned around and said.
"I won't let you down, boss." Xue Tianlan reassured.
Hearing this, Chen Lang stood up and prepared to leave, "By the way, as for our competitors, you have to focus on Pan Disheng of Debao Film Company. ”
"Pan Disheng? That rich kid brand king? Xue Tianlan asked.
"Yes, he also seems to be playing the Shaw Brothers Cinema Chain, wanting to promote his brand through Hong Kong films, which are becoming more and more popular throughout Asia." Chen Lang nodded with a serious expression, this is a strong opponent.
"With the help of movies to promote his famous brand, this Pan Disheng really deserves to be the king of famous brands." Xue Tianlan smiled, but her tone was also a little serious, this is indeed a strong opponent.
"Although the competitor is very strong, but don't worry, I have been preparing for the acquisition of Shaw Brothers, you make all the budgets and preparations first, if necessary, I will contact you to determine the final purchase price, although I don't have as much money as him, but Shaw Brothers Cinemas is not priceless, more than this value, but it is a loss." Chen Lang said confidently, he has been preparing for so long, and it is finally time for the poor dagger to see him.
"Boss, can you tell me about how much money you have, so that I can be mentally prepared." Xue Tianlan saw Chen Lang's confident appearance, but her psychology was a little bottomless.
For his boss, Xue Tianlan has specially understood, of course he doesn't know it, the media and newspapers have reported on Chen Lang's debut experience and investment experience, but obviously some things have not been excavated, such as LL Haishan Rolling Stone Records, no one knows that the mysterious boss behind the scenes is Chen Lang.
Since the identity of the boss of LL Haishan Rolling Stone Records was exposed, everyone has been full of curiosity about Chen Lang's net worth, but no one knows whether Chen Lang still has a hidden industry, so it is difficult to estimate.
"I have about 200 million Hong Kong dollars in cash now." In order to give Xue Tianlan a little confidence, Chen Lang talked about the funds he had prepared now.
"200 million." Xue Tianlan was surprised when she heard this, she didn't expect that her little boss was really a master of making money and managing money, and he had 200 million in four years after his debut, and this was only cash, not including the assets of his various companies, this is really a genius.
"In this way, I have the bottom in my heart, and I am more confident in winning the Shaw Brothers Cinema Line." Xue Tianlan nodded.
After finishing the conversation with Xue Tianlan, Chen Lang specially went home, and after meeting with his parents, he also informed the second elder of his idea of acquiring Shaw Brothers Cinemas.
"Now that Shaw Brothers Film Company seems to have been losing money, will it also lose money after buying Shaw Brothers?" Chen's mother also likes to watch movies, and her son is a big star, so she has heard of Shaw Brothers losing money.
"The loss is the Shaw Brothers Film Company, which has nothing to do with the Shaw Brothers Cinemas, the Shaw Brothers Cinemas have always been making money, because as long as there are movies released, the cinemas will make money, and now Hong Kong movies are becoming more and more popular, and more and more movies are shot every year, and there will definitely be money with the cinemas." Chen Lang explained.
"No wonder your kid has been raising cash, it turned out to be to buy Shaw Brothers Cinemas, but how much does this acquisition cost?" Chen's father didn't have any doubts about Chen Lang's decision.
"Since the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, Hong Kong's real estate industry has been picking up, the continuous recovery and development of the Canadian economy, the current housing prices and land have risen even more frighteningly, the cinema chain is valuable, but the land is more valuable, so this time I estimate that it will be at least 200 million Hong Kong dollars." Chen Lang said.
"200 million? That's an exaggeration, isn't it? Mother Chen exclaimed when she heard this.
Chen's father was obviously taken aback, "Now we only have 230 million Hong Kong dollars in cash, is this amount enough?" ”
"It's not clear yet, it depends on how much our competitors are offering." Chen Lang shook his head and said.
"It's a big gamble." Father Chen said in a low voice when he heard this.
"yes, it's a big gamble." Chen Lang also said in a low voice, but his heart was full of excitement.