While causing controversy due to the "Forbes" rich list, after more than two months of intense games, Chris successfully won the ltd company at a final price of 2.4 billion US dollars. The original first shareholder of ltd, Leslie Weike Snyder was out, and on the day the contract was signed, ltd announced its merger with Brighton Fashion.
Relying on a series of complicated financial operations, Chris has only raised less than one billion U.S. dollars from the beginning to the end. In addition to the 600 million U.S. dollars invested by Firefly, the other 400 million U.S. dollars are debt financing through Brighton Fashion Company After the completion of the acquisition and the subsequent merger, the ltd shares held by Firefly Investment and Brighton Fashion Company reached 62%, realizing a complete and complete holding.
"If you follow the rules of Wall Street, this is actually just the beginning." On the phone, after Chris introduced the entire process of the acquisition to Eric in detail, he continued to say: "As long as the company's departments are streamlined and reorganized next, in the If the company's performance is greatly improved in the short term and the stock price is pushed up, then we will be able to split and sell the business under ltd, and cash out enough funds to pay off the debts. Only in this way can we fully realize the corporate acquisition cycle of an investment company. Unfortunately... "
Before Chris could sigh, Emily's voice came faintly from the phone: "Chris, what are you pitying, we bought ltd to operate, not to turn it into you greedy and evil Wall Street's personal toy."
"Emily, I have worked more than twelve hours a day for two consecutive months, and I just won Ltd for you. Is that how you judge me?"
Amid the light laughter of a group of people, Emily's voice sounded again, and it became louder: "But this is the truth." Then, the microphone may have been snatched by Emily, and the voice revealed that it was hard to suppress excited: "Hi, Eric."
Although it's not time to close get off work in Los Angeles, it is estimated that night has fallen in New York. Eric took his mobile phone from the post-production center of Firefly Studios through the cement corridor of the park, pushed the door into the administrative building, greeted an oncoming studio executive with his eyes, and continued into the microphone. Said, "Hi. Emily, are you having a party?"
Emily replied: "Yes, Miss Roberts is here too, and Emma, the little guy is so cute. I heard she called you daddy?"
Listening to Emily's gossiping tone, Eric satisfies her curiosity and said, "Yeah, I think this is a good way to teach Xia Xia and Kevin how to call dad in advance."
Seeing that Eric didn't deny it at all, Emily seemed a little discouraged, but quickly said: "By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, Mr. Richest Man in the World."
"Thank you, but to be precise, it should be the richest man in the United States."
"Of course the richest man in the United States is the richest man in the world," Emily said with confidence unique to Americans. Said: "However, you said that after you took over the ltd, you would personally tailor a promotional plan for the company. Can you start now?"
"You know, I've been very busy recently. You guys are having a celebration party, but now I'm going to have a conference call. I don't know when I can get off work."
Emily was not moved by Eric's words at all, and asked: "Then tell me what you plan to do first, so that I can prepare in advance."
Eric pushed the door open and walked into the conference room. Greeted Michael Lynn and others who were already waiting here, sat down in his seat, and said to Emily in a quicker tone: "Then you start contacting models, don't limit yourself to the United States. Latin America, Europe As well as the top supermodels in Asian countries, oh, yes, they must not be the fashion models with thin bodies and dull faces, and they must first have measurements. Flat-chested ones are absolutely not acceptable. I plan to personally plan an interior for Victoria’s Secret丨clothes catwalk."
Just as Emily was about to continue asking questions, Eric hurriedly said goodbye, then hung up, and turned off the mobile phone. There is no way, if the phone is not turned off, this meeting will not be able to go on safely.
Putting Motorola aside, Eric glanced at the conference phone on the table and asked Allen sitting beside him: "Is Jeffery online?"
Allen raised his head and was about to answer when Jeffrey's voice came from the speaker of the conference phone: "Eric, I'm here."
"Okay," Eric clapped his hands lightly habitually: "Let's get started, Jeffrey, tell everyone what happened this afternoon."
Katzenberg paused on the phone for a moment, seemingly gathering his thoughts, and quickly provided an update on what had happened during the afternoon's negotiations.
During the negotiation process in the afternoon, the representatives of the abc TV network very suddenly stopped using the see-saw tactics as in the past. During the negotiation process, their attitude suddenly became tough, and for the first time it was very clear that the abc side could accept trading plan.
"Abc's management has stipulated that each outstanding share can only be converted into preferred shares without voting rights. After putting forward this condition, the representatives of abc said that they will not start negotiations until we give a final reply. Personally, I think that the management of abc must have been pressured by shareholders once again to complete this merger and acquisition transaction as soon as possible. This situation should be related to the recent media situation. It's working."
Katzenberg's voice fell, and Allen, who was sitting next to Eric, had already handed a draft paper full of calculation data results to Eric.
The total share capital of abc TV network is about 210 million shares. According to the price per share proposed by abc, the final transaction amount is 1.5 billion US dollars. US dollars is equivalent to 3% of the price per share. That is to say, abc wants to pay 3% The shares are exchanged for an equivalent 3% stake in Firefly Pictures, and $100 million in cash is also required.
Firefly had acquired a 3.9% stake in the abc television network before issuing a public offer. "
When the other three people in the conference room heard Katzenberg's words, they all looked at Eric with excitement on their expressions.
Obviously, although the debate about Eric's personal assets has not stopped in recent days, no one can deny the fact that Eric created the miracle of Firefly Pictures in just six years. As the media dug more and more information about Firefly Pictures, facing the rapid growth of Firefly Pictures' strength and scale, the other shareholders of abc TV network could no longer hold back. I want to join the Firefly Films camp as soon as possible. This invitation from the president of State Street Global Fund is nothing more than an obvious hint. Everyone could imagine that if Katzenberg went to the banquet, the president of State Street Global Fund would definitely not be waiting for him alone, and perhaps other shareholders of abc TV network.
Jeffrey looked at Eric who was thinking silently, waited for a while, and finally couldn't help but said: "Eric, if we can avoid Warren Buffett and Tom Murphy, get shares in the hands of other shareholders, or even Obtain a controlling stake. Then we have enough strength to independently promote the cooperation between ABC and Firefly.”
Eric shook his head and said: "It is definitely not possible to bypass Buffett. If you realize that you have been betrayed by other shareholders of abc, things will definitely get worse. Don't forget, Tom Murphy is not only an abc TV The major shareholder of the network is still the current helm of the abc TV network. He has enough strength to completely screw up the situation of the abc TV network. Moreover, the shares in their hands are close to 4% after all. If there is a stalemate in the future, the abc TV network will definitely It will be a battlefield for both of us. I want a strong national television network, not a 'ruin'."
Frank Wells said: "Then what should we do next, to be honest, I still want to finish this matter as soon as possible, and then go on vacation."
Eric was stunned for a moment, and when Frank Wells said the word 'vacation', some information popped up in his mind, and he suddenly raised his head and said, "Frank, where are you going to go on vacation?"
In memory, Frank Wells died in a helicopter crash while on vacation in 1994.
"Alps," Frank Wells replied with a smile, but quickly added: "Of course, if the work here requires it, I can go again next year."
"Then next year." Eric also realized that he was overreacting, and pretended to smile nonchalantly: "Next year you can rest for a while, but I'm afraid it won't work this year. Even if the acquisition is completed, there are still a lot of follow-up things. You are Jeffery's deputy, of course you can't walk away at this time."
Frank Wells has already been greatly affected by the butterfly effect. Even if he is allowed to go on vacation this year, it is estimated that he will not encounter such an accident again. Eric postponed the matter for a year. If he can still meet This kind of misfortune can only be regarded as God's will.
"Hehe, no problem," Frank Wells agreed with a smile, and said, "Eric, let's talk about business."
"Well," Eric nodded, and said: "I think, since some shareholders of abc have leaned towards us and put pressure on the management of abc again, we can also add some chips to let The pressure on abc is even greater, and even, in the end, if the shareholder meeting can be held to vote, it would be best to complete the transaction without the management.”
"This method is feasible," Katzenberg said in the conference call: "If we release the news that the acquisition deal between abc and Firefly has collapsed next year, the initiative will definitely return to our side. In addition, I will go to the university later. David West's dinner, and invite them to speak publicly in the media for the deal."
Michael Lynn also added: "We have 1.47 million shares of abc in our hands. If we sell some of them in the next few days to suppress the stock price of abc, I believe this scene will be even more exciting."
Several people quickly discussed a specific plan with each other, because Katzenberg was going to a banquet, and Eric did not let this meeting last too long. After the final plan was finalized, Eric Rick said: "Since this matter has reached the final stage, we must also be prepared. Before this Oscar ceremony, I hope that the two parties can finally reach a transaction agreement. Therefore, it can be said that this action is not in the final stage. Acting. Because we don’t have enough time, after the transaction is completed, we need to make a series of layouts for abc, which will take time. If the acquisition cannot be completed before then, we will decisively shift the target. A few days ago, General Electric Jack Welch also sent me an e-mail. GM has an absolute controlling stake in NBC, so the negotiation is much easier than here. As long as GM can be dealt with, then we can win. Of course, this is only the final Choice, we have already done so much work for it, until the last moment, Firefly will never give up."
Because the TV station does not have "Friends" in the original time and space, and in recent years, the management has been in contact with (to be continued.)