"There is indeed an IT company called google that provides Internet search services, and the industry reviews are quite good," a financial advisor quickly flipped through the information, then frowned, "I'm sorry, Miss Angela, they are not listed companies ."
"You mean... Google is not a listed company?" Angela was slightly surprised, how could this be.
She lowered her head and thought, and after spending a long time searching through her poor financial knowledge, she spoke uncertainly: "I remember that even if it is not a listed company, it is still possible to acquire equity."
"Yes, generally we can buy equity in unlisted companies from VCs," another adviser took up the conversation, "but there are a few problems with doing that."
"What kind of question?" Angela made a gesture of asking.
"If we buy equity from a venture capital company, first of all, we may not be able to sell it at will, but only to the directors of the company; secondly, and the most critical issue, if we buy equity from a venture capital company, we cannot Entered the board of directors of the company." The consultant added: "Of course, the latter question depends on the content of the contract signed by the venture capital company and the other party."
"It's okay, I don't seek to be on Google's board of directors, I just want to be a major shareholder." Angela shrugged.
At this time, the consultant who had dug up Google's information before opened his mouth after a careful search: "Last year, KPCB Venture Capital and Sequoia Capital Investment jointly invested 20 million venture capital in Google, and obtained the 10% of the shares, but under the contract they have access to Google's board of directors."
"Only 10%?" Angela frowned, "Okay, then buy the 10% equity from them first. The purpose of venture capital companies is to make money, so there should be no situation of not selling, 5 If the price is not double, then 10 times, or even 20 times, in short, I am bound to get it, understand!"
After a pause, she thought for a few seconds before speaking again: "Pay attention to Google's movements at any time, the Internet bubble crisis is imminent, even non-listed IT companies will be affected, and they will not be an exception, and this is the most important thing. Good timing, be sure to get no less than 30% of the equity. However, one thing you have to pay attention to, I don't want the two founders of google to think that I want to control their company, you can tell them that I I agree with the concept of 'everyone is equal in the Internet', I don't seek to be on the board, I just want to be a major shareholder, in short, I just want them to make money for me!"
After a long while, Bernie, who was sitting next to her, spread her hands: "I think it takes time and patience."
"It doesn't matter, I just want to google where Larry Page and Guy Brin are, and it's up to you how to do it." Angela looked at the information on the computer and said, "Is there any more questions to ask? "
After looking around and seeing that no one asked any questions, Angela started the next topic: "The next step is to sell the stocks of all IT companies except Apple. How is the current situation?"
"There's a lot of sell-off right now, but the stock has fallen very quickly and lost a lot of money." Bernie Legg answered her.
"It doesn't matter, just sell quickly." Angela waved her hand needlessly. The way to deal with Cisco can only be used once, and the tech stocks are starting to fall now - word from my father that the second half of the month will plummet, and maybe even the end of the month! Of course, it is enough to know such news.
Since the biggest piece of the cake has been obtained, some other losses are acceptable, as long as it is fully cashed out before the collapse. This also includes old-fashioned IT companies such as Microsoft and Dell. According to the consultants, these companies have entered a mature stage of stable development, and there is not much room for appreciation in the stock, so selling them at this time is a The wisest choice.
"I need you to estimate the graph of tech stocks in the next two years, specifically the graph of Yahoo, eBay and Amazon," Angela said again, "If I remember correctly, there are also stocks that are selling. Three companies, so it shouldn't be difficult for you guys."
Speaking of which, she changed her posture and raised her chin slightly: "I want to buy in these three companies when the stock price is the lowest, and still have 30% of the shares each. I promise to win at least two in order, if the funds are insufficient... Allowed You use others."
After tapping her finger on the long desk, Angela said again: "The cyber crisis may last for about two years, and Jobs may release some of the stocks in his hands to ease the pressure. At that time, he can take the initiative to absorb but not too much, just hold 20% of the stock. ."
"Just holding?" the chief advisor asked after thinking about it.
"Yes, all of the above companies are only holding shares. You can be a major shareholder with peace of mind. Anyway, if I am not satisfied with them, I can hold a general meeting of shareholders to re-elect the board of directors at any time." Angela nodded.
This is what she started planning on the phone with her father. Thanks to the blessing of remembering something related to the IT industry, she seized this opportunity and cashed out a billion-dollar start-up capital with the help of Zongli. , and then figured out how to successively acquire shares in the only few well-known IT companies that can be remembered.
Angela can only do so much. After all, she has no talent at all in business, not to mention that she has always followed Ed's baton on the Pixar board, just to see how she used such a bad excuse to persuade herself a few days ago. Father knew. After all, even if there is a memory of the past life, luck still accounts for most of it.
Of course, she still has some self-awareness, otherwise she would not only be a major shareholder without asking the board of directors. If someone is a little more daring and careful, even if they are worried that they are unwilling to interfere with the operation of these companies because of the problem with the butterfly wings, they can sell some of the Apple stock in their hands and wait for the stock price to fall to the lowest point. This method will definitely be done. of.
But when the consultant made such a suggestion to Angela, she simply rejected it. The ostensible reason was not to make it too complicated, but in fact it was worried that something would go wrong-she didn't know what would go wrong. In short, Angela has no courage at all in terms of business finance. In fact, the reason why she asks to hold 30% of the shares of those companies and even find a way to increase Apple's shares to 20% is entirely because... the whole number is convenient for her to calculate!
And she didn't even estimate what would happen in a few years if her plan went well.
Well, let's not talk about it. In short, since the boss has already ordered the consultants to do what they say, they should not ask why the Internet bubble crisis was foreseen and why it would last for at least two years. Angela hurried to London after spending nearly a week processing these basics, and the audition for "Harry Potter" on the Atlantic side was in full swing.
"Hi Joe, I'm so glad I didn't wait a year to meet again this time." Angela smiled and hugged Mama Magic.
"If you went back to England a few times a year and came to see me, you wouldn't have such a sigh." Rowling blinked and patted her arm. "Well...you're much more beautiful."
"You should be the prettier one, right?" Angela said with a grin, "You look a lot different now than when we first met. If someone met you eight years ago, they would know you now. Can't come out."
"Really? So I've made great efforts to adjust my lifestyle and achieved good results?" Rowling said in surprise, fondling her face. After all, beauty is the nature of every woman.
"Of course, of course," Angela nodded again and again, "if the two of us go out together now, the reporters who are guarding outside the building will definitely focus on you instead of me for the first time."
"Really? Then how about we go out and try?" Magical mother raised her eyebrows involuntarily.
"Well... Let's talk about it in a few days, don't we have other things right now?" Angela immediately changed the subject and joked that she had sneaked into the office building to avoid the ubiquitous paparazzi in the UK.
"That's such a pity." Rowling said with no sincerity, but the next second she sighed softly, put her arm around Angela's shoulder and patted it again: "Everything needs to be done. Thank you for that."
"Don't say that, Joe," Angela smiled and shook her head. "Even without me, you'll be successful. It's God's will. And I'm just the right time."
The magic mother didn't have an interface, she just hugged her again before saying: "Let's go to the office quickly, several people in charge of casting are waiting for us, you know, this time is very busy."
Going down the corridor to the end is the office rented by Pixar Film Department in the West End of London. Although it is only half a floor, it has recently been the focus of the entire British Isles. It goes without saying why.
The fact that the "Harry Potter" series is popular on both sides of the Atlantic is an irreversible fact, and it has begun to spread all over the world. The big sales of the first three novels have cultivated countless fans, and those who like it are all eager for the content that follows. treat. Although some people say that it's just a children's book on the Internet, it's just a fantasy product of a down-to-earth woman, but no one pays any attention to these guys, everyone knows their dirty thoughts.
"It's always easier to critique a work than to create it," Angela once said to Rowling.
She has a deep understanding of this sentence, just copying other people's things is no longer easy, let alone creating. Although I have learned a lot by directing these films, and I have added a lot of my own things to them, I still have a little bit of energy to direct my own films and make them well, so when she said this There was a bit of bleakness in his tone.
Well, back to the original topic, this series of novels has aroused huge repercussions in European and American society, and it is about to become a national treasure in the hearts of British people, so it is conceivable that when Pixar announced that it had obtained the "Harry Potter" ” series of adaptation and production rights, and began to audition actors in the British Isles, ready to start making a movie soon, what a sensation it will cause.
"Endless questions, flashing lights wherever we go, we enjoy the treatment of celebrities." Bruce, the deputy manager who came to London to be responsible for casting and other affairs, said humorously when introducing the situation to Angela, " However, they'd love to know what role you played in this, as you've blogged about it more than once."
"The reporters have also asked me if the 'Dedicated to Angela' written on the title page of the second book refers to you." Rowling also said with a smile, "If it wasn't for not asking for your opinion, I would really I want to make it clear from beginning to end.”
"They will get what they want, I promise," Angela shrugged helplessly, "but it shouldn't be today, I just got off the plane and I didn't even visit my grandfather or adjust the jet lag, so let's take a two-day rest."
Speaking of which, she looked at the busy outside through the transparent glass wall of Bruce's office. Video tapes and folders were piled high on the desk. Whether it was employees brought from Los Angeles or recruited in London, they were busy in it. , to classify those candidates' profiles or to do the first round of observations based on the videotape.
"I want to know, how is the current progress, and how many leading actors have been selected?" Angela asked.
Bruce immediately looked at another middle-aged man in the room, the director Angela recommended for Rowling, Chris Columbus, who worked with Angela in "Little Ghosts" a few years ago.
Mama Magic originally wanted to have Spielberg in charge of the guide tube, but she gave up the idea under Angela's persuasion. Although Old Man Si would definitely do a great job, who would be in charge of the studio? If he wants to recommend an actor, does he agree or disagree? However, Rowling then wanted to convince Angela to direct, which of course was impossible, she had her own plans to implement, so she pushed Chris Columbus out early.
"There are only two actors who have been confirmed and agreed after contact," Columbus spread his hands, "Sir Richard Harris as Dumbledore and Robbie Cottrean as Rubeus Hagrid, In addition, the roles of Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape have been narrowed down to a few people, which Ms. Rowling is considering. As for the three small actors, I'm sorry, I think it will take some time."
"With your experience in making G-rated movies, can't you choose a suitable child?" Angela asked jokingly.
"There are too many people who signed up. We set up registration points in London's 32 boroughs two weeks ago, and tens of thousands of people signed up that day. So far, only thousands of children have been shortlisted, not to mention the returnees. There are quite a few who live in other places and sign up by mailing videotapes." Columbus shrugged, "It would take a lot of time just to enter their information into the computer for review after the initial selection, and they are still doing this. thing."
"Really?" Angela, who was very interested, sat behind the sub-desk, typed in front of the computer, and said at the same time: "I think, you might as well look for the movies and TV series in recent years. Young actors who are young children may have unexpected surprises, but I don't know."
What was that movie called? "David Copperfield"? Besides, maybe there is a better candidate, but not sure.
"It's a good idea, and I'll get attention," Columbus agreed. "It's just a lot more work."
"It's just for the selection of actors, don't you need to sigh so much, Chris?" Angela glanced at him with a smile.
"Just casting actors? It's easy to say, why don't you try it." Columbus joked half-jokingly.
"Because Angie is a big celebrity, she has a privilege," Rowling said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I originally hoped that she would write the script, but she doesn't want to live or die."
"Your novel hasn't been written yet, how do you want me to adapt it?" Angela immediately retorted, "If you always follow the author's baton when writing the script, then as far as the script is concerned, it will only become normal and ordinary; But if you don't take your opinion into account, then the other novels are likely to be published inconsistently; this is a very big problem, so - sorry. Besides, I also participated in the adaptation and put forward a lot of opinions, and you Accepted part, didn't it?"
"Okay, okay, you're always reasonable." Magic mother raised her hands very simply.
Angela shrugged and tapped the keyboard again, then looked up at Bruce: "Are all the first-time shortlisted children here?"
"Most of them are in the computer. Only some children who applied through videotape are still being selected, and their information has not been entered into the computer." Bruce replied, "Is there any problem?"
"It's nothing," Angela shook her head noncommittally, and then stood up: "Then that's it for the time being, I'll go back to my grandfather's manor first, and I'll make an official appearance in two days."
After saying goodbye to those in charge including Rowling, Columbus, and Bruce, and concealing her appearance a little, Angela went to the underground parking lot accompanied by bodyguards.
"Don't rush back, I have to go to No. 52 Pobello Street." Although she yawned a little tiredly, Angela still ordered Bucket to sit in the driver's seat.
"Okay, miss." The other party nodded and said nothing.
The car quickly came to the street, made a large circle to make sure no one was following before driving towards its destination. Although the clear sky rarely appeared in London, which was still cold in March, Angela was really depressed.
I thought everything would be fine, but I couldn't find the little guy's name in so many actor profiles. Search for Watson, a lot comes up; search for Emma, a lot comes up; search for Emma Watson, sorry, no one.
There's no one with the same last name, what the hell... Well, I hope it wasn't an accident. Thinking so, Angela put on her sunglasses, hid her hair in her hat, got out of the car, went to the door and rang the doorbell.