Heads Up Hollywood

Bill McNick shook his head, "It's too risky, and it might put us in financial trouble."

Tang En waved his hands, "Your worries are completely unnecessary! The DVD of "Spider-Man 2" will be released soon, and within two weeks, we can earn at least 300 million US dollars. Besides, with the release of "Six Feet Under 2" and "The Wire" broadcast, STA's subscribers have increased. By the end of the year, STA can bring us at least 500-600 million US dollars in net income! There are also Universal Pictures and some of our films to be released , Bill, our company is bigger, but the core is still movies!"

"Where's Netflix?" Bill McNick cast a meaningful glance at Tang En.

This is a sensitive issue.

Related transactions involved!

Tang En owns 80% of Netflix and 85.7% of Tang En Pictures.

It can be said that the decision-making power of the two companies is in Tang En's hands.

Didn't Tang En Pictures acquire Netflix, the price and method, all decided by him alone?

If the price is high, it will harm the interests of Tang En Pictures shareholders; if the price is low, it will harm the interests of Netflix shareholders.

Bill McNick, as a shareholder of Tang En Pictures, of course hoped that the price would be as low as possible.

Tang En frowned. He didn't want to show off his scheming on such a trivial matter, so he said decisively, without doubt: "Netflix is ​​valued at 400 million US dollars. Let's use 40 million US dollars, plus 20 million shares for acquisition!"

Netflix has already made a profit, but it is only barely responsible for its own profits and losses, and it cannot make a lot of money.

The founders have always wanted to improve their lives by cashing out through the listing, including Reed Hastings.

In the previous life, Netflix went public in May 2002 at $8.8 per share, and the founders began to cash out crazily, causing the stock price to plummet to $2.4 in a row.

Such a result is bound to be painful.

After Netflix launched its streaming media business, its market value soared, even surpassing Disney and Comcast, and becoming the world's largest media company!

It is a pity and a pity that the shares in the hands of the founders are almost sold out.

Even Reed Hastings, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Netflix, only has 1.56% of the shares left.

If you don't cash out, Reed Hastings has a chance to be among the top 5 in the world when Netflix is ​​in full swing!

But right now, there is no chance.

Tang En didn't want to let Netflix go public right now, so he simply put Netflix under the account of Tang En Pictures!

Those who want money get money, and those who want shares get shares.

Tang En will not ask for cash in this transaction, he will exchange the shares of Netflix for 17.78 million shares of Tang En Pictures.

Continue to increase your control over Tang En Pictures!

Bill McNick's face changed, "20 million shares? This...isn't it appropriate? We have acquired Universal Pictures, USA Television Network and other assets. Although the total assets remain unchanged, the valuation has at least doubled." Times, you can’t use the previous share price to buy Netflix.”

Tang En's face darkened, and his tone was heavy, "Enough! Bill, do you really think that Netflix is ​​only worth 400 million US dollars? In this deal, Tang En Pictures will profit more than Netflix!"

Bill McNick's face softened, and he quickly changed his tone, and said with a smile: "Twain, I'm not questioning your meaning, I just think... a bit strange, haha."

Tang En was very unhappy.

I always feel that Bill McNick's structure, insight, and thinking ability are not up to standard.

After all, Bill McNick is a producer-turned-filmmaker, not an executive-turned-manager.

It seems that Michael Eisner did not promote Bill McNick to the vice president of Disney, but let him go to 20th Century Fox for a reason.

Tang En Pictures was fine in the past, but now it has acquired Universal Pictures, Blizzard, USA Television Network and other assets, and the industry has expanded several times.

Tang En doubted whether he could manage such a large company well.

Tang En shook his head and ordered: "Bill, send invitations to all the big companies in Hollywood. I want to hold a grand reception in the auditorium of the Hilton Hotel to celebrate the completion of the deal and the return of Universal Pictures!"

"How large?"

"Spread hero posts!"

"ah?"

"The bigger the better!" Tang En's mouth twitched slightly, his face showing a bit of pride, "Invitations are sent out, including Lei Shidong and Murdoch!"

Bill McNick smiled slightly, and immediately understood Tang En's thoughts, "No problem!"

Tang En used to be very influential and famous in Hollywood. From a macro point of view, Tang En Pictures' status is still slightly inferior to the old studios such as Paramount, Fox, and Warner Brothers.

But it's different now, Twain has already eaten Universal Pictures!

And it is from the hands of foreigners to bring back the American "national enterprises"!

This time, Tang En was justified.

He's going to be a real big shot in Hollywood!

This time, he invited heroes from all over the world to hold this grand event, just to pass on such a message.

Tang En Pictures is no longer an upstart!

Tang En is no longer the movie director who only made money in the past!

He can do anything in Hollywood.

...

The news of Twain Films' acquisition of Universal and other assets is still going on.

Especially in the United States, this is almost the hottest news at the moment, occupying the business and entertainment circles.

This is an exciting deal!

Among the many public opinion news reports, the two reports of "Wall Street Journal" and "Business Weekly" are the most eye-catching and reprinted the most.

The headline of the "Wall Street Journal" was "Twain writes another legend, netting 10 billion US dollars!" "——

The article pointed out that in the past four years, Vivendi has completed more than 700 mergers and acquisitions, most of which are premium acquisitions.

In 1998, it acquired Sierra Entertainment, including Sierra Studios and Blizzard Studios, at a cost of US$140 million;

In 1999, the acquisition of Universal Pictures and Universal Music was expected to cost US$14 billion;

In 2001, Vivendi acquired the USA TV network with a transaction volume of US$10.3 billion;

In 2002, Vivendi bought Houghton Mifflin publishing house for $1.9 billion...

In order to acquire these assets, Vivendi spent a total of as much as 26.4 billion US dollars!

When Tang En bought back these American assets, he only spent 16.2 billion US dollars.

In other words, Dunn made a net profit of 10 billion US dollars through this miraculous and spectacular transaction!

The "Business Weekly" article discusses the mystery behind this transaction in terms of development prospects and future benefits——

"Although Sierra Studios has been closed by Vivendi, Blizzard Studios has been reborn, with 160 employees, and the two games "Diablo" and "Warcraft" have become its trump cards. After Tang En Pictures acquired Blizzard , it is very likely that we will take this opportunity to let Marvel’s superheroes enter the game field. This is a transaction that promotes both parties, and the potential evaluation: A+.”

"Universal Pictures has been a partner of Dunn Pictures for the past few years. It owns the world-renowned century-old label 'Universal', as well as distribution channels and industrial resources all over the world. And achieve a perfect combination with the advantages of the content industry. The merger of Tang En Pictures and Universal Pictures is destined to become a new era of Hollywood, potential evaluation: A+."

"With the emergence of digital music and online piracy, the recording industry has been hit by an unprecedented crisis. Not only Universal Music, Sony Records, Warner Records, and EMI Records have also experienced a significant decline in performance. The emergence of the Internet has caused a great impact on traditional media. It's a big threat, fortunately Tang En has a keen observation ability on the Internet. Potential evaluation: B+."

"USA Television Network and STA Television Network belonged to the assets of John Malone's television kingdom back then. After several years, USA and STA finally became a family again. In the past six months, USA Television Network relied on the powerful content of Universal Pictures resources, performance is growing rapidly, and the number of users is increasing. If you add the content of Tang En Pictures, the USA TV network will undoubtedly have greater development, potential evaluation: A."

"The publishing industry is far less popular than it was a few decades ago, but Dunn Walker is a writer himself, and with the influence of Hollywood film companies, Houghton Mifflin Publishing House will definitely create more value Maybe, Marvel Comics Publishing House and Mifflin Books Publishing House will have some chemical reactions, potential evaluation: B."

When Isla Fisher saw such news reports, she couldn't help laughing and said, "They say you're a writer!"

Tang En glared at her, "Isn't it? Huh, my new book "Strategy of Explosive Money" has been finished, and it can be handed over to Houghton Mifflin Press for publication."

Isla Fisher pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Don't lie! You have never written!"

"The Lost Lover" was written by her, and "The Explosive Money Strategy" was written by several graduate students of Southern University.

Tang En just provided an idea.

Tang En said disapprovingly: "The real theorists don't need to do it themselves at all, they are all written by assistants. Aren't the papers and books written by university professors written by students? It's easy to write, the core is thinking!"

"Okay, okay, you're a great writer, okay?" Isla Fisher couldn't say no to him.

Tang En smiled, "By the way, how is the moving work going? How many days will it take?"

He can't wait to work in the new environment of the headquarters park.

There, the 4th floor of Tang En Pictures' main building is mostly Tang En's private space.

He has a dream office!

Compared with here, it is completely different.

Ella Fisher said: "It's almost moved, and we can go there in two days."

"good!"

Tang En rubbed his hands together, looking excited.

Acquired Universal and moved to a new office building.

It's time to start a new era!