In Fantasy Entertainment Company, Yi Feiyang carefully reviewed the draft acquisition contract submitted by AMC Company, then put his hands behind his head, raised his legs, leaned on the boss's chair, and asked his personal lawyer Louis Carr: "What did you say?
Do I look like a fool?"
"Ah, what?" Karl was stunned.
"This contract, the purchase price is 90 million, and there is still more than 100 million US dollars in debt to repay!"
"Well, yes, if we really calculate according to the draft provided by the other party, we will really suffer a loss!" Karl said honestly. Originally, the company with a market valuation of only 60 to 70 million was actually sold to 9,000 by the other party.
If it comes to tens of thousands, more than half of it will be raised at once, and the waste company will sell it as a treasure. If anyone really pays this price, what is he other than a fool?!
"Haha, it seems that Mr. William really took me for granted!" Yi Feiyang smiled.
"Then what should we do?" Louis Carle has followed Yi Feiyang for a long time, and of course he understands that he is not the one being taken advantage of, but on the contrary, he is just a fox, a very cunning fox.
"What should we do? We don't have much time, so of course we have to accept their conditions..."
Yi Feiyang's answer is surprising.
Louis Carle was stunned for a moment, "Do you really want to do this?"
"Yes, do you have a better choice?" Yi Feiyang looked at him.
"Well...I don't have one," Louis Carr said hesitantly. Now the news that Fantasy Entertainment is going to acquire AMC has spread. If the acquisition fails, it will become a joke of overestimating one's capabilities.
"Then go for it, but before you do it you'd better ask what the employees of that company think?"
"Ah. What?"
"Haha. Isn't the United States very particular about the interests of workers? There are also very powerful labor unions... Well. If all the employees of those TV stations suddenly make a fuss, guess what will happen to those TV station bosses, dear Carl?"
The corners of Yi Feiyang's mouth raised slightly, revealing a weird smile.
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Empire State Building, New York City, AMC headquarters.
At this moment, the employees of the TV station were all sitting lazily on their chairs, and everyone's eyes were a little worried. From time to time, they glanced at the closed conference room over there, and they discussed in a hushed voice:
"Hey man, did you say our company was actually acquired?"
"Of course, you haven't seen that damn William Somme hasn't been here for several days!"
"God, we have a new boss---I heard he is that legend!"
"Magic Yang, the son of God, the new tycoon in the film industry!"
"I wonder if he knows how to run a TV station?"
"If you're worried about this, why not worry about whether we will be fired?"
"Dismissal? How is it possible? We are protected by the guild!"
"Haha, why are we talking about a labor union at this time? If people say they don't want you, then they don't want you. So what if you file a lawsuit? Your arm can't twist your thigh!"
"God. It would be terrible if that were true!"
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The TV station employees were discussing the future of the TV station in panic. At this time, someone suddenly stood up and said: "No, guys, we can't just sit back and wait for death! Yes, we have to resist, we have to fight! We have to fight for our rights through collective demonstrations.
!”
Americans are like this. They like to hold demonstrations and fight for democracy and rights. These words were like a huge stone, which immediately disrupted the entire lake. Immediately afterwards, someone stood up and yelled: "That's right.
, the new president will definitely fire us as soon as he takes office! Because according to the current situation, only through layoffs can this TV station come back to life! We must be the first to pick up weapons and fight against this damn acquisition mania!"
"Fight! Fight! We must fight!"
Everyone shouted, and the expressions on everyone's faces showed anger and sadness. They began to take action, began to write banners and slogans, and began to call their colleagues and partners. A huge storm was coming.
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At this moment, in the AMC large conference room, Yi Feiyang and his acquisition team are negotiating the final acquisition agreement with William Som and others.
For being able to throw away such a piece of rubbish and an oil bottle, William Som and others were extremely happy and happy, but on the surface, these bastards were sighing and looking like dead mothers.
"I really can't bear to part with it. This is a company that belongs to our children!" William Som looked like he was about to burst into tears. "If possible, I hope you can add some more money. Yes, maybe we will consider selling it!"
"According to your request, 90 million US dollars is the price. You can sell it or not!" Yi Feiyang despised their artificiality in acting.
"Okay then, you win, Mr. Yi, we have to bear the pain and part ways!" William Som was afraid that things might change, so he signed the contract as quickly as possible. You know, this TV station is probably the only one in the market.
But with 60 to 70 million US dollars, it’s not easy to find such a victim, so of course we have to catch him.
Seeing these guys with poor acting skills signing their names one by one, Yi Feiyang cursed secretly, they are a bunch of idiots.
As Yi Feiyang's chief lawyer, Louis Carr nodded to Yi Feiyang after carefully reviewing the signed contract.
Yi Feiyang immediately picked up the pen and was about to sign his name on the contract.
Just when he was about to sign, suddenly, with a bang, the door of the conference room was opened.
"Oops, boss! The people in the company... rioted!" one of William Som's subordinates said in a panic.
"What? Damn it! How could they do this! These lawless guys!" William Som said angrily. Seeing that he was about to get the money, these sons of bitches came looking for trouble. This was not about beating him in front of outsiders.
face?
"Who is leading the trouble? Fire them immediately! Immediately!" William Som issued the order. He has always been merciless in dealing with the unruly people of these companies.
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A long time has passed and the matter has not been resolved.
Those employees also blocked outside the conference room to protest, and their voice became louder and louder.
As the boss of the company, William Som took the lead and became restless. The guys next to him complained: "What did you do? William, look, what did you do to the TV station? God, no wonder you took over the TV station.
To fail like this in the future is simply a lack of discipline!"
"Yes, these are not employees, they are simply a group of robbers and bandits!"
"We need to get out of here, get out of this damn place!"
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Looking at these useless directors who only think about themselves, William Som felt very disgusted. When you abandoned AMC before, you were so straightforward. Now you are blocked by AMC employees and you even want to make me take the blame... I will
Damn your grandma!
But thinking this way, William Som himself did not dare to go out. If he went out now, he would definitely be torn apart by the angry employees... Who in the management is not afraid of this kind of public resentment?
From beginning to end, Yi Feiyang, who was calm and composed, finally put down his tapping legs, stood up with a smile, and said to William Som and others: "It seems that I didn't read the almanac when I went out today. It's not a good day...
Are these all employees of your TV station? They are very united!"
"No, no, dear Mr. Yi. These people are not targeting you, they are because we have not done our job well. You must not terminate the contract!" At this moment, what these directors are most afraid of is that Yi Feiyang terminates the contract and gets the
The money is flying again.
"Do you want to terminate the contract? Oh no, no, not yet, but it depends on whether this incident can be resolved smoothly..." Yi Feiyang smiled and said, "After all, I'm not a fool, and I don't want to bear such a big burden!
"
"Okay, everyone, don't be nagging! Things need to be resolved in the end, right?" Yi Feiyang took the lead and walked out.
Everyone in the room was stunned for a few seconds. Only William Som hesitated for a moment and followed. The directors of Rainbow Group were still a little worried and dared to follow behind from a distance.
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At this time, at the entrance of the conference room, more than a dozen security guards of the company were nervously holding their batons behind their backs, while more than 200 people were looking at this side in a dark manner, facing each other with a distance of nearly 10 meters in the middle. The atmosphere was solemn and scary.
At this time, I only saw Yi Feiyang calmly and slowly walking out of the door, passing by the security guard, walking slowly and calmly in front of the group of angry protesting employees, and looking around at each of their faces.
Then he looked down at the words on the cards in their hands.
Those protesting employees had obviously seen this serious Chinese man on TV and knew that he was the new boss of their TV station. They all looked either angry or nervous. They did not expect to see him in person, Yi Feiyang.
He turned out to be more upright and handsome than they imagined...
Although compared to many tall Americans, Yi Feiyang is not very burly, but what is strange is that this man seems to have a strange temperament. You will not think that he is weak at all, but he looks very tall.
The momentum seems to be completely unafraid of the two hundred or so people of his own...
"Everyone, what's going on? It has to be solved like this." Yi Feiyang looked around at the troublemaking employees and asked in a low voice.
In fact, this scene is really funny. A young man in his twenties actually used a very dignified tone to ask a group of people in their thirties and forties for advice... But no one at the scene thought there was anything unreasonable. Although Yi Feiyang
Although he is young, he has shot so many movies and directed so many people. He is also an expert at creating fantasy entertainment. He has countless generals under his command. He already has the aura of a leader in his every move, which naturally gives people a sense of him.
It feels very awesome...
Silence, the whole scene became very silent.
Faced with Yi Feiyang's questions, no one dared to say a word.
Yi Feiyang glanced at everyone coldly again, then raised a finger and said: "First, I don't know why you are making trouble, but I will guarantee that if this acquisition is successful, as long as you work hard and assist me in the future,
If the TV station does a good job, I won’t fire anyone!”
This sentence was like a reassurance, immediately calming down those who were making trouble.
"Second, I will pay you every cent of the salary the company owes you, and I guarantee that as soon as the TV station improves, there will be dividends immediately!"
"The third point, and the most important point," Yi Feiyang paused and said, "After the TV station is acquired, several big plans will be launched immediately. Then you will need to show your talents. No matter who you are at that time,
, as long as you are talented, you will be promoted to the top of the company! The salary will be doubled and the benefits will be doubled!"
Yi Feiyang's words made everyone moved.
"God, is this true? He's not going to fire us, and he's going to give us a raise?"
"Is there really such a good thing? It doesn't look like he is lying!"
"Support him! He's a good guy!"
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The leader, Adam, stood up first: "Mr. Yi, you are a big celebrity in Hollywood, and we believe what you say. But we can't believe these people!" He pointed at William Som and his group. "They are moths and bastards.
We want justice from them!"
"Demand for justice!"
"Justice!"
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The whole atmosphere became tense again. Seeing these "thugs" with their eyes wide open as if they were about to eat themselves, William Som and the other bosses were nervously preparing to leave at any moment.
"Quiet, everyone, please be quiet!" Yi Feiyang raised his hand and asked everyone to quiet down. "Now, I will renegotiate with Mr. William and others and re-sign the contract. Then, as long as the contract is successfully signed, what I just promised will
These three things will definitely be fulfilled! Yes, I promise everyone. As long as Fantasy Entertainment acquires AMC, all of you will have a bright future!"
After saying this, Yi Feiyang turned around, smiled politely at former William Som and others, and said, "Please, Mr. William, it seems we need to renegotiate!"
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In the conference room.
"Oh God, this is impossible! How did the original price of 90 million US dollars suddenly become 30 million US dollars!" William Som jumped like thunder. He had expected Yi Feiyang's opportunity to bargain, but what he didn't expect was that the other party would
Killed so cruelly.
Yi Feiyang calmed down and said, "Mr. William, please clarify one thing. First of all, how much water is in your so-called 90 million? I think everyone knows it well. Don't think that I can only make movies. I invest in it."
The manager of the department, Mr. Alex, has already investigated clearly. The market value of this AMC company is at most US$60 million to US$70 million, or US$90 million. Haha, you really think I am an idiot!"
William Som blushed, and everyone else was also embarrassed.
"Maybe you are right, but the new 30 million you offered... is really too little!"
"A lot, man!" Yi Feiyang said with a smile, "If I remember correctly, if your company really goes bankrupt, you will have to pay a large sum of severance pay, close to 100,000 US dollars for each employee, 500 employees
It’s 50 million U.S. dollars. That is to say, if you eat my 90 million, use 50 million to sever me, and use 40 million to compensate for debts, you won’t get a dime! But now, you just need to take it obediently.
The 30 million I give you, I will be responsible for everything for you... Yes, responsible for everything! Did you see the crowd outside, shouting and killing! I promise, they will not pester you in the slightest, you are safe
!That’s it!” Yi Feiyang spread his hands.
William Som and others were speechless. They did not expect that Yi Feiyang would threaten him with people outside.
It is conceivable that if he does not sign the contract now and Yi Feiyang walks out, of course he will be fine, but as the target of his venting, those guys will catch them and tear them apart.
Looking at Yi Feiyang's mouth in front of him, he smiled slightly.
threaten!
This is a naked threat!
But there is no way!
Look at the crowd of employees outside.
William closed his eyes in pain, "Okay, man, I'll do as you say!"
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In the end, Yifeiyang acquired AMC TV Station with a market value of about 60 million at a purchase price of 30 million.
As the heroes this time, investment manager Alex and barrister Louis Carr were indispensable, and Yi Feiyang gave them the praise.
Of course, in a bar afterwards, the investment manager Alex took three or four big red envelopes and gave them to a few people who were drinking and having fun there. They were the ones who took the lead in causing trouble on the TV station that day.
Everyone is happy when they see a lot of money in the red envelope!
Sometimes doing business is like this, it's like acting in a show!
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Fantasy Entertainment's acquisition of AMC TV station did not cause much sensation in Hollywood. This is because in the eyes of many people, Yi Feiyang's behavior is a typical behavior of the nouveau riche burning money. In their view, no matter how amazing Yi Feiyang is,
It is impossible to bring this TV station back to life in the shortest possible time.
Carrying huge debts, as well as more than 500 employees who are waiting for food but have nothing to do, will be like a heavy weight, crushing China Yi's waist!
However, is this really the case?!
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Early March 2003.
As the new president of AMC TV station, Yi Feiyang drastically reorganized the TV station's resources, and then handed over 30 million US dollars and his own new drama ideas to the investment and production departments of the TV station.
This new show is--"The Walking Dead"!
After detailed analysis, everyone felt that "The Walking Dead" was launched at the right time, because the original comic book author of the show had just finished publishing the first part.
"The Walking Dead", as a zombie-themed comic, is written by Robert Kirkman. This obese comic author who loves to eat chocolate is full of bloody comic connotations. His works are filled with a lot of blood and mutilated bodies.
Limbs. Therefore, once his works came out, they were criticized by many moralists.
However, Fatty still went his own way. After the first volume of "The Walking Dead" was published, it was welcomed by many adult readers as well as young readers, making those criticisms directly become a tool to promote his works. Sometimes it is like this, the same thing,
The more you say it's bad, the more curious people will be to see it.
Fat Robert lived in Kentucky, and Yi Feiyang took a newly purchased private plane and flew there directly.
This aircraft cost Yi Feiyang tens of millions of dollars. The cabin is spacious and comfortable, and can even host small parties.
Regarding such a luxurious "purchase" behavior, the fat man Gao Jiabao, as the chief financial officer, rarely raised any objections. He, who has always been stingy, chose to remain silent. Only afterward did Yi Feiyang find out. It turned out that this guy had already made up his mind.
For the purpose of "fake public benefit for personal gain", when Yi Feiyang didn't use the plane, this guy drove the plane around, euphemistically calling it an inspection project, but in fact it was to pick up girls and make money. But don't talk about his selfish behavior.
, actually helped Fantasy Entertainment a lot, at least letting many people know that Fantasy Entertainment is so powerful that even those in charge of finance can afford to fly on private jets.
As a newcomer in the comics industry, Fatty Robert never imagined that the great director Yi Feiyang would come to visit him in person. The moment he saw Yi Feiyang, he was a little flattered and touched. You know, in order to create this "The Walking Dead"
According to the comic, he has been in debt for several months on his mortgage and car loan. Now, when he sees Yi Feiyang, he feels like he is seeing his biological father, because he knows that the money-giver is coming.
Yi Feiyang did not disappoint Fatty Robert. Not only did he sign the film and television adaptation rights for "The Walking Dead" with him, but he also invited him to be the screenwriter of this drama. For this, Fatty was grateful and vowed to do his best to help Yi Feiyang complete this film.