Chapter 8 Pulling Investments
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After the investment meeting began, Ronan calmed down his mind and did not rush to talk about money. He introduced the basic situation of Hollywood two days ago, the history and films produced by Shahai Entertainment, the general negative images of Arabs in Hollywood movies, etc.
Whether it is the information about Shahai Entertainment or the relevant information about the "Human Purge Plan", it was sent to everyone attending the meeting.
Abu Dhabi people don’t take money seriously, nor can they treat them as fools. If you want to invest, you must first win the trust of others.
Luo Nan specifically learned that most of the participants were real businessmen, rather than rustic old-fashioned people who were just waiting to die.
Compared with those closed Middle Eastern countries, the UAE has relatively open policies, many people can get in touch with the Western world, and many rich people are also doing import and export business in North America.
Leaving a certain amount of time will allow potential investors to learn about Shahai Entertainment's situation in Los Angeles through their respective channels.
Investment will try hard to attract investment from the beginning, but the result may be counterproductive.
Arabs have a lot of money, but they are not fools.
If you want to cheat money... no, you can invest. The highest level is that everything you prepare can withstand verification and is all true.
On this basis, draw large pie appropriately.
All the information provided by Ronan is true and credible, except for the budget cost of the Human Purge Plan.
In this era, Hollywood movies have a lot of room for operation, and many insiders can’t figure it out, let alone outsiders.
In the past two days, Ronan was also paying close attention. Among the more than 100 people who came here one after another, there were many interested.
Even some royal children from Abu Dhabi have come to the venue to see it.
Even though humans are born with fear and rejection of things that they do not understand enough, under Ronan's careful calculations, there are not many people who are interested in investing.
"Hasan, how did your Los Angeles friend ask?"
Two Arabs in white robes walked into the venue, and the slightly younger one lowered his voice and asked the bearded man: "Is this project okay?"
The bearded man glared at him and warned: "Don't talk nonsense, Hussein! This is a project brought to the Investment Bureau."
"I don't believe in the Investment Bureau." Hussein came to the exhibition area with many posters and said: "We can't compare with the Investment Bureau. All the money is earned by hard-working business."
Hassan took a copy of the Los Angeles Times on the showcase and handed it to Hussein: "This is one of the three major newspapers in the United States."
Hussein looked at the newspaper’s report on “Human Purge Plan” and said, “I’ve read it all.” He put down the newspaper, picked up a few posters and drawings and sent them to the followers behind him: “It’s beautifully made, and the children like it.”
Hassan also asked his entourage to take a few copies, and then said: "My trading partner has checked me. This company is located in Burbank, Los Angeles, and has been established for more than ten years. Not long ago, this film held a press conference at the Hilton Hotel. Now there are related reports in American newspapers and magazines... Well, there is a problem with Ronan Anderson's capital chain, otherwise it would not have raised external financing."
Hussein lowered his voice: "The project is OK?"
Hassan stroked his bearded man: "From the information I got, this company is more reliable than the American export company I cooperate with."
"Yes." Hussein put down his luggage and took an introduction to Shahai Entertainment. He said while flipping through it: "The young man wearing glasses looks honest. The previous two days, he specifically introduced the basic situation of Hollywood and the risks of investing in the film industry. Will people who cheat money say that the film industry is risky? He has made a random promise."
Hassan pointed to a place in the conference hall: "I'm going to talk to him, are you going?"
Hussein asked, “Did you decide to invest?”
Hassan said as he walked: "Invest a small amount of money first, didn't he say it? In the future, he wanted to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau to avoid the influence of Shahai Entertainment's movies by those damn Jewish funds!"
Hussein followed: "The American Jews have been slandering us!" He remembered the script introduction he had read and said: "Hollywood is not all bastards, there are good people."
As soon as Luo Nan sent away a consultant and investor, he saw two people in white robes and white turbans coming over.
"Good morning." Ronan greeted in an Arabic sentence he had just learned.
Hassan and Hussein both spoke in English, said hello and introduced themselves.
Luo Nan put on his glasses and his face was full of sincere smiles: "Two gentlemen, please sit down."
"I want to ask about investment." Hassan said directly without saying nonsense: "What is the minimum limit investment do you accept?"
Ronan took a few contract templates and placed them in front of Hassan and Hussein, saying: "You can look at the contract template. This was approved by lawyer Ibrahim of Abu Dhabi Royal Law Firm, and the contract will also be registered with the Investment Bureau."
That Saleh was definitely a competent leader and helped a lot.
Hassan and Hussein both looked like they were in English and Arabic.
"Shahai Entertainment was rejected by Jewish funds because of the script, and we urgently needed investment." Ronan did not mind and put forward the difficulties, greatly increasing the credibility of his words: "Shahai Entertainment launched three investment quotas: 100,000 US dollars, 300,000 US dollars and 500,000 US dollars. Of course, we can also accept higher investments, but there is one thing I need to state in advance that no matter the investment is high or low, we cannot rashly interfere in the production of the "Human Purge Plan". We need professionals to do professional things."
Hussein nodded: "It makes sense."
Hassan also agreed that this young man had the honesty that Americans rarely said, and he always said something bad first.
Projects hosted by such people are more reliable, right?
"Where is the rate of return?" A hint of shrewdness flashed in Hassan's eyes.
Luo Nan did not fool the crowd. The opposite side was not a small civilian, but a smart businessman. He appropriately drew a cake: "In addition to the principal, there is also a movie box office profit share with the same investment ratio as the investment."
"Not fixed income?" Hussein interjected.
Ronan explained: "The higher the box office of this film in the future, the higher the share of the money you earn. Regardless of the box office, the original amount of the investment capital will be returned in three years."
Hassan touched his beard and said nothing.
Ronan pointed to the contract template: "These are all reflected in the contract. If there is a dispute, Abu Dhabi will be used as the place of performance of the contract."
Hassan raised his eyebrows, which was full of sincerity. If anything happened, he could file a lawsuit directly in Abu Dhabi.
Before coming to Abu Dhabi, Ronan had been learning about the social situation in North America. As long as he had enough funds, three years would be enough to do a lot of things.
Especially for the stock market, I roughly remember that the Nasdaq collapsed at the beginning of the new millennium, so naturally the earlier it enters, the more profits it will be.
"The yield is not high." Hassan suddenly spoke.
Ronan smiled and said, "The impact of a movie cannot be measured by monetary returns alone. The investors, names and avatars of this movie will appear prominently in the end credits, and there are corresponding terms on the contract. In the future, the names of investors can be spread throughout the United States and even wider regions in the future. I believe this will be beneficial to your business."
"Really?" Hussein was a little excited: "Can my kids see me in the video?"
Ronan said: "There is no doubt about this."
Hussein looked at Hassan, and Hassan nodded slowly.
"I invested $300,000!" Hussein stopped hesitating.
Hassan thought for a while and said, "I'll invest $300,000, too." He picked up the contract: "We need to consult a lawyer."
"Yes!" Ronan specifically asked the lawyer from the royal law firm that Saleh had found. There would be no legal problems, and the project was real. He smiled and said, "You can take the contract back, and please leave your contact information."
Hassan and Hussein received the corresponding contract template of $300,000, leaving their respective contact information, and discussed some details with Ronan before leaving.
Seeing the two men leave, Ronan breathed a sigh of relief. Hassan and Hussein were very cautious, but the investment was likely to be very large.
Only those who are interested in investment will understand this in detail.
"Ronan!" Saleh suddenly walked over quickly, his face full of smiles: "Tell you good news."
"What good news?" Ronan asked.
Saleh came to him and said in a low voice: "One of my cousins, Mansour Zayed, wants to talk to you alone."
Mansour Zayed? Why does this name sound a bit familiar?
Ronan quickly asked, "Who is he?"
"The real power figure in the Investment Bureau is currently serving as deputy director of the President's Office." Saleh emphasized: "He has the right to decide on large investments!"
Saleh asked Ronan to go quickly. If this investment could be achieved, it would not only open up Abu Dhabi's investment in the US cultural and entertainment industry, but also allow him to achieve great political achievements.
He doesn't want to be a royal family member who is waiting to die.
Before going, Ronan found Mary and Robert, explained a few words, and asked again, "Is it going well?"
"It's so smooth!" Robert looked at Ronan with admiration. His voice was low, but he was filled with uncontrollable excitement: "I signed three investment intentions here, two orders of $100,000 and one order of $300,000."
Mary continued: "My intention is about the same, and my intention is to invest nearly $500,000."
"Okay!" Ronan reminded: "Keep calm, this is just an intention. It would be good to convert half of it into investment."
He looked at Saleh who was waiting not far away: "You guys go ahead, I'll go see the boss of the Investment Bureau."
Chapter completed!