Chapter 21 Prepare to invest in Junshe Culture!
Zhong Lifang naturally couldn't be flickered by one of Zheng Wentong's goals, but she thought that Zheng Wentong was just a junior brother who had not set foot in the film and television industry, and had no experience at all.
"Mr. Zheng, in 13 years, Huayi Brothers was ready to use 5.4 billion to acquire Pony Galloping, but Mr. Li wanted to go public independently, but we refused."
"After Mr. Li's accidental death, the Chinese Cultural Fund was ready to take over at a valuation of 3.6 billion, but in the end, because of the disagreement of shareholders, it was not negotiated."
"I know this very well, it was CCB International and Pony Gallop signed a VAM agreement, and CCB International insisted that Pony Galloping's equity value was 4.2 billion, and there were differences with Chinese culture, so the acquisition was not successful." Zheng Wentong has learned about the process of the pony galloping and falling.
"Even before I left the company, Wasu Media was ready to use 3 billion to acquire Pony Galloping."
"In October this year, Mr. Li's lover Jin Yan personally borrowed 700 million yuan, and the valuation of Pony Galloping was 3 billion, and CCB International could exit without losing money. Zhong Lifang sighed.
"The reason for the failure of the investment is nothing more than two points, on the one hand, the shareholders of the pony galloping are unwilling to compromise on the valuation, and on the other hand, the company's shareholding structure is chaotic, and the decision-making level is not in agreement, which also discourages other investors."
"Let me say a very practical thing, Mr. Li died unexpectedly, and I am also very uncomfortable. However, Li Ping and Li Li sisters are short-sighted, these two people can't stay in the company, Jin Yan is the widow of Mr. Jin, and took over Mr. Li's shares, if you are willing to be a small shareholder and do not interfere with the normal operation of the pony galloping, then you can stay. ”
"I will find a way to buy that part of the shares of CCB International, and I can give you the shares that Mr. Li promised you, Cui Liwei, Kong Ergou, Zong Shuai, and Liu Heng before."
"The question is, do you have the appeal of Mr. Li to bring these talents together, unite around you, and re-form a new pony galloping?"
"I pay for it, you pay for it, I'll handle it in terms of money, can you handle it in terms of people? If you can't do this, I don't think there's any need to invest in Junshe culture! ”
Zheng Wentong leaned forward and looked at Zhong Lifang with a firm look in his eyes, very aggressive. Bai Xiaolu, who was sitting next to Zheng Wentong, saw Mr. Zheng's negotiation for the first time, with meticulous logic and a clear mind, which made her feel a sense of admiration.
Zhong Lifang knows her weaknesses, and she is better at the specific management of the company than at bringing in capital.
The reason why she was able to help Pony Gallop complete the sky-high financing of 750 million yuan was that Pony Gallop's popularity had already started in the industry.
Li Ming's reputation in the circle is also very good, because of Li Ming's personality charm, so he can gather so many outstanding directors, producers and management talents in Pony Galloping.
Before leaving Pony Galloping, she also thought about introducing foreign funds, gaining control of Pony Galloping, and helping the company run well, which can be regarded as fulfilling Li Ming's last wish, after all, Li Ming has the grace of knowing her.
"Mr. Zheng, Pony Galloping is not an Internet company, and the investment of tens of millions or hundreds of millions is undoubtedly a drop in the bucket."
Zhong Lifang has learned about the background of slope capital, and has invested in two companies, Bilibili and Himalaya, and also founded Jijia Apartment and Puhai Interconnection Information Technology Co., Ltd.
According to her estimates, Slope Capital may be able to come up with hundreds of millions of funds to invest in the cultural media industry, but it is not possible to become the owner of Pony Galloping.
"Now Pony Galloping is not worth 3 billion, in fact, the lower the valuation, the more beneficial it is to our acquisition, you can first use the name of Junshe Culture Media to keep in touch with the original management of Pony Galloping, and I can inject capital into Junshe Culture first." ”
"The second step, you introduce me to Jin Yan, I have to drive the tiger and devour the wolf, and spit out all the shares held by Li Ping and Li Li sisters, the equity is unclear, the decision is unclear, and naturally there is no way to attract new investors to join."
"After the equity transfer between Slope Capital and CCB International is negotiated, I can take the star company Pony Galloping under my command, and Junshe Culture will become a subsidiary of Pony Galloping, and the specific operation of the company will be handed over to you at that time."
Zhong Lifang listened to Mr. Zheng's plan, this plan is feasible, and it doesn't take much money to invest in Junshe Culture in the early stage, the company's registered capital is only 12 million, and it will not hurt the muscles and bones if the slope capital invests a few million.
Zhong Lifang only needs to be a liaison in the middle, first stabilize the hearts of the original management team, and ensure that Slope Capital can operate stably after taking over Pony Galloping.
However, after all, Slope Capital is the future major shareholder of the company, and if she and Zheng Wentong's business philosophy cannot be harmonized, there will be no basis for cooperation between the two.
"In fact, personally, I agree with the acquisition of Digital Domain special effects production company by Pony Galloping, and domestic films will usher in our blockbuster era sooner or later, and Hollywood blockbusters like "Interstellar" can also be made."
"However, because the idea was too far ahead of its time, and there was no suitable script and production team, there was a disagreement among the shareholders of Pony Galloping, and it was understandable that the sale of Digital Domain would be sold."
"EXO's Wu Moufan and Lu Han have terminated their contracts and returned to China, and the popularity of TFBOYS means that traffic stars have begun to rise in the entertainment industry, such as Guo Xiaosi's "Small Times 1", which is also the beginning of bad movies."
"Fans pay for idols, which may be able to bring temporary traffic and box office, but the harm is the entire film market, driving out good money with bad money, this kind of traffic stars with no acting skills floods the market, fans are forced to enjoy bad movies, and after being fooled a few times, they are unwilling to set foot in the theater again, but hurt the entire film market."
"I hope that Pony Galloping can inherit Mr. Li's legacy and make more good movies, and it is best to cultivate a mindset for fans. Fans don't have to look at the cast list, they don't need to see who the director is, as long as it's a pony galloping movie, at least it's not a bad movie, just like the old and beautiful Disney. ”
"Mr. Zheng, your requirements are too high, if you do things under you, the pressure will be very great." Zhong Lifang smiled, why didn't she have the ambition to build a media group comparable to the six major media groups in the United States?
"The goal of 100 points can achieve the result of 90 points, I loved watching movies when I was in college, and I have watched no less than 2,000 movies before and after, and I am deeply impressed by the bridges and lines of many classic movies."
"I believe in friendship and would like to be the first to show mine." Zheng Wentong quoted a line from the godfather.
"I work for my family and refuse to be a puppet of a big man." Zhong Lifang jokingly replied to the English line of the godfather.
"I'm not a big deal, trust me, I'm going to make a condition you can't refuse."
Zhong Lifang recognized that Zheng Wentong insisted on doing a good job in content and using excellent movies or TV series to attract audiences, rather than deceiving users through traffic stars, or gimmicks of big IPs and big productions.
She also believes that iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video will become the main force in the copyright procurement of film and television dramas, and from this point of view, the shareholding of Slope Capital in Station B can also help Junshe Culture have its own Internet platform publicity channels in the era of mobile Internet.
She also recognized Zheng Wentong's idea of binding excellent directors and producers, giving young directors more creative space, and supporting more young filmmakers to make good films.
Zheng Wentong believes that the future pony galloping is not only a big platform, but also a big family. Give these talented, thoughtful young people to play and create.
The new pony galloping should do a good job in logistics, do a good job in the company's structure, the company's strategic planning, positioning, how to do a good job in the incentive mechanism, and daily efficient management.
Although it was the first meeting between Zhong Lifang and Zheng Wentong, Zheng Wentong's decisiveness still left a deep impression on her.
Zheng Wentong said that he would go to Yanjing before the Spring Festival to visit Yanjing Junshe Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Huairou Film and Television Base to complete the capital investment of Junshe Culture.
Under Zhong Lifang's introduction, he also had to get to know Li Ming's widow, Ms. Jin Yan, and give her advice to find a way to drive her two sisters-in-law out of the company.
Zhong Lifang was very curious, "I feel that Mr. Zheng has any means to win by driving away Li Ping and Li Li's sisters?" ”
"Don't let others know what you think. But I can give you a hint that great wealth often hides sin. ”
Bai Xiaolu knew that the meeting was about to end, so she mustered up the courage to ask a question, "Mr. Zhong, may I ask what kind of corporate culture your company wants to convey by naming Junshe?" ”
Zhong Lifang pondered for a while, "There are actually two meanings of the gentleman's house, the gentleman gathers the place of ambition and the place where he has no will. ”
Zheng Wentong looked at Zhong Lifang, "My little assistant has always had a dream of stardom, if she wants to enter the entertainment industry, can Ms. Zhong give a suggestion?" ”
"Mr. Zheng's idea is to use good money to expel bad money, and use good actors to replace traffic actors, so for Miss Bai, go to professional film and television colleges to hone her acting skills, you can take a micro movie first, and then star in some online dramas."
"After all, Miss Bai's appearance conditions are very good, her temperament is also very good, and her figure is relatively photogenic, she is naturally suitable for eating the bowl of rice of an actor, as long as her acting skills are tempered, her future is limitless."
"After the audience comes up, I will take over the annual drama, and finally enter the film industry, after all, making movies is actually the most difficult. Mr. Zheng shouldn't be the kind of fake public and private person, who likes to be a financier to support actresses, right? ”
Zhong Lifang tactfully reminded her future partner that if Zheng Wentong is also the kind of company owner who likes to have romances with his female artists, just like the Wang brothers of Huayi Brothers.
Even if Slope Capital successfully acquires the equity of Pony Galloping held by CCB International, the company's development prospects are also very worrying.
"Sweet look but hard heart, Hollywood companies are really right about you."
Zheng Wentong appreciates Zhong Lifang's work attitude of being neither humble nor arrogant in the face of the future boss.
"No reluctance, this sentence is very good, then see you in Yanjing." Zheng Wentong got up and said goodbye to Zhong Lifang.