Xu Guanwu then talked about his idea of raising funds to make a film, and surprisingly Richard and David did not reject this plan. In their opinion, as long as they can raise the money they need, it makes no difference to them who the money is.

"Xu, I think it's a good idea, but are you sure these investors won't take away our position as producers?" Richard agreed, but he was apprehensive.

"The Lord of the Rings" in this play he and David. Brown has been doing this for two months, and it takes a lot of energy to do the preliminary work, and if a different producer does it at this time, their previous efforts will be taken away by someone else. Moreover, only when they become producers can they take advantage of the fire, otherwise they can only watch others make a big profit, and they can only look at it and drool.

"Don't worry, we can agree on this matter in advance, and the two of you must be the producers." Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "Of course, I will also support you in the back." ”

"That would be great, Richard and I both support you in doing so." David. Brown smiled happily.

Xu Guanwu also smiled very happily, Richard and David were walking into the trap they had designed step by step, and everything was as perfectly written in the script.

Next, Xu Guanwu discussed the scope of fundraising with the two of them, as well as the general method, and designed a set of plans before saying goodbye to the two and going home.

……

A day later, Darryl approached Xu Guanwu with a plan for the issuance of new shares, hoping to get Xu Guanwu's support. Xu Guanwu glanced at it roughly. Seeing is similar to the plan he told him yesterday. It is still necessary to issue an additional 20 million new shares. Of these, 10 million shares were subscribed internally. Another 10 million shares were offered to the outside world.

The shares subscribed internally are 30% cheaper than those outside, and it should be a safe profit, but many shareholders on the board of directors have not expressed their position. Because of a stock price of 20th Century Fox now, because of Xu Guanwu's large sweep, it has risen by more than 50% compared with before. And because there hasn't been much good news for 20th Century Fox in the past few months, the stock price is actually a bit inflated.

If the acquirer abandons the acquisition and sells his shares because of the announcement of a new share by 20th Century Fox, then 20th Century Fox's stock is bound to plummet. At that time, the stock price will plummet by more than half. In short, it's 30% cheaper. It's still too expensive for them.

But if the internal subscription price is cheaper, then it will not have the effect of raising funds, and when the time comes, these people will sell this part of the internally issued shares at a higher price, and the company will lose even more, so Darryl is also persistent in refusing to reduce the price. Now the two sides are completely on the bar.

Darryl is bent on raising funds to save his company, but the major shareholders are anxious about their own interests, and it is not in their minds who is in charge. In addition, Darryl's performance in the past few years has not been outstanding, if it weren't for Xu Guanwu's support, he would have been kicked out by the shareholders a long time ago, so the shareholders wanted to raise funds for him. The idea of keeping his presidency does not agree.

Now the two sides are frozen here, and Xu Guanwu has become the one who has made the final decision. Darryl really wanted Xu Guanwu to be on his side and help him subscribe for these shares.

Through Gao Jie, Xu Guanwu already knew everything about the matter, and knew that Daryl was really desperate now. Banks borrowed tens of millions of dollars at all, so they had to use the issuance of shares to raise funds, but now the plan to issue new shares is constrained by shareholders, and they are now sitting back and waiting for the end of the takeover.

But Darryl is not reconciled, he still wants to fight. Xu Guanwu is more sympathetic to him, to be honest, if Xu's Group goes public one day and is forcibly acquired, he will do his best to prevent the acquisition. This kind of affection for one's own career is sometimes more precious than money.

But sympathy is sympathy, and he also knows that if he agrees, he is likely to suffer a big loss. The market value of 20th Century Fox is now much higher than its actual value, and if the shares were bought at the price offered by Darryl, they would lose at least half of their value. Even if it's 30% cheaper, no one wants to buy it, and that's why it's for this reason.

"I'll take a look at this first, if I can successfully raise funds to prepare for the filming of "The Lord of the Rings", then I can still come up with a sum to help you, if not, then I can't do anything." Xu Guanwu thought for a while and said.

Hearing Xu Guanwu say this, Daryl had no choice but to nod, "Since this is the case, then I will help you do this matter, and you must make this matter successful." ”

Xu Guanwu smiled, "Actually, I think sometimes you shouldn't be too persistent, now that the stock of 20th Century Fox is so valuable, you can simply sell it, isn't it better to take a sum of money for retirement?" What do you fight when you're old? ”

Darryl couldn't help but sigh when he heard this, "I've been working at 20th Century Fox for twenty years, and it's like my child, and I'm never going to give it up." ”

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Since that's the case, then I wish you good luck." ”

……

Two days after Darryl left, Xu Guanwu came to the Hilton Hotel to participate in a fundraising party.

Within these two days, Darryl relied on his influence to invite Hollywood filmmakers, investors, bankers, etc. to discuss raising funds to shoot "The Lord of the Rings".

The Hollywood film crowd who were invited responded with an enthusiastic response that greatly exceeded Darryll's expectations. Later, he learned that the reason why people agreed so happily was not for the sake of Daryl's face, but for Xu Guanwu. Xu Guanwu's return on investment in recent years has been so high that they have almost gobled with red eye. It's just that Xu Guanwu has only cooperated with Fox all along, so they have no chance to contact Xu Guanwu.

Now I finally have such a good opportunity, and it is still a classic work like "The Lord of the Rings". Thinking of a "Star Wars" makes a lot of money, and "The Lord of the Rings", which is a hundred times more famous than "Star Wars", will be released once the filming is completed. Isn't the box office a big deal?

Besides, they all already know that there are a lot of companies involved in the investment this time. If you make money, everyone earns it together. If you lose money, there are tall people staring, and the risk is actually not as big as you imagined. It's an opportunity for these studios, and certainly for investors and bankers.

Think about it, 200 million dollars of filming funds, what a business opportunity this will bring, some bankers are even planning to launch a "Lord of the Rings" version of the wealth management fund to sell, think about just invest a sum of money. After the movie is released, you can participate in dividends, and the interest rate may as well be set higher, which should be a big market.

"Mr. Xu, hello, hello, I'm Pete from Los Angeles Bank. Bupen, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

"Hello, I'm the vice president of Universal Pictures, we met at the Golden Globes before, do you remember me?

"Xu. It's a pleasure to see you again, I know what you think. What a great idea. ”

……

As soon as Xu Guanwu entered the party, he was surrounded by people who introduced themselves to him one after another, expressing a strong desire to cooperate. Xu Guanwu was greeting while trying to find someone to relieve him, and was surrounded by more than a dozen old men full of copper smell, which was really bad.

At this time, Darryl arrived in a hurry with Richard and David, and then helped Xu Guanwu relieve the siege, "Everyone, I'm sorry, let's miss the company, we have something to talk about with Xu." Darryl said as he squeezed.

"You've been holding him back for too long, can't you leave us some room to get along?" In the face of interests, Darryl's face is sometimes not so good, and some people will not jump out immediately and express dissatisfaction with his style of relying on the old and selling the old.

But for Darryl, this kind of painless protest is more distressing than losing a dollar. He didn't bother to pay attention to the dissatisfaction of these "losers", and pulled Xu Guanwu up and walked to a corner. The others were reluctant to chase after them, but they were tripped up by Richard and David.

"Xu, you see that everyone's mood is very high, and the desire to invest is also quite strong, it seems that this action to raise funds will be a complete success." Darryl said with a smile, "I really paid a lot of money to find so many people. You'll make it up to me, right? ”

"Don't be so confident just yet, wait for the results to come out." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "If I can raise enough funds, I can naturally free up funds to help you solve your difficulties." But if you can't raise enough money, then I'm sorry to tell you. ”

"No, you can see how much people want to give you money when they are so enthusiastic about you." Darryl said with a smile.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I declare tonight's party officially begins!" After Darryl finished talking to Xu Guanwu, he immediately walked up to the stage and shouted into the microphone.

With his shout, the lights dimmed, and the curtain behind him slowly opened, and a group of glamorous dancers dressed in cool clothes appeared, and then a burst of passionate jazz music sounded, and many dancers danced, and for a while beautiful legs and stockings flew together, which couldn't help but attract everyone's attention.

"I think you all know what the theme of tonight's party is before you come, and then we lovely girls will be stepping down. If anyone is willing to invest, write their name on their card the amount you want to invest, the minimum is $1 million. Darryl continued with a smile.

The partygoers weren't surprised to hear the figure, and a million dollars wasn't much of a deal to them. Those who couldn't afford to come, Darryl didn't invite them at all.

Soon the song was played, and the dancers came down with cups and plates and walked into the midst of the party guests, and suddenly the fragrance was bursting, which made people think about it.

Xu Guanwu sat on the side and drank the juice, and did not write down the amount at the first time. He watched as the glamorous dancers weaved through the crowd, and from time to time someone picked up the cards they were holding and wrote down their names and amounts.

Of course, more people are still talking and laughing with those beauties, Xu Guanwu also has to admire Darryl, the girls he found are all glamorous and sexy stunners, plus they are dressed coolly, and their eyes are provocative, which can attract the interest of a group of men. In this kind of ** and graceful environment, coupled with the effect of alcohol and hormones, many people often decide to only pay two million, and maybe five million or even more.

However, this is only limited to some investors who are hungry ghosts, and there are still many quiet people like Xu Guanwu, and everyone is waiting to see what others bid.

"Xu, good news, in just half an hour now, we have raised 68 million US dollars." Richard walked up to Xu Guanwu and smiled.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Well, hold on, don't worry, $68 million is just an investment in a movie." And the first film will require more funds because of the construction of locations, the purchase of costumes and props, etc. So for the time being, the money may not be enough for the first play. ”

"Don't worry, depending on the momentum, we'll be able to raise at least $200 million before the party is over." Richard said with a smile. (To be continued......)