1novels Chapter 209 Sony Group Jumped into the Pit
Chapter 209 Sony Group Jumped into the Pit
"Look, everyone, this is the latest proposal from the Galaxy Film Group. It is suggested that we form MGM Holdings with him, Comcast Group and Lions Gate Films. The holding company has a market value of 45 billion US dollars. According to the plans of our companies A board of directors will be formed according to the proportion of capital contribution, and finally MGM will be acquired in the name of this company.” Sony Pictures Entertainment Group Morita Juntaro put the acquisition proposal conveyed by Gusta on the Sony Pictures Entertainment Group’s board of directors for discussion, “If we want to To gain control of MGM, at least 23 billion U.S. dollars must be invested, and if it is just to maintain the decision-making power of the board of directors, then at least 1 billion U.S. dollars must be invested. Because this company will be registered in the United States, we must contribute enough Only a certain amount of cash or an equivalent amount of assets guaranteed by the bank. At present, the cash flow of the group is very difficult, if you ask the parent company for help, then it is a fight!"
Juntaro Morita looked at the members of the board, the members of Columbia Pictures, the members of Samsung Pictures, and of course the members of Sony Classics and Sony Animation.These members either deliberately pretended to be thinking, or pretended not to hear Morita Juntaro's words, Morita Juntaro was a little discouraged.He is now very envious of 2th Century Fox, Paramount, and Galaxy, because the capital structure of these three companies is very simple, so the will of the head office can be conveyed very smoothly.Even Warner Bros. and MGM have a simpler composition than their own. I am afraid that only the president of Universal Pictures can understand Morita Juntaro's thoughts.
After a long silence, Columbia Pictures CEO Doug Belgrade finally spoke: "Everyone knows the conflict between Sony and Mr. Sherman. Why did Jed abandon the past and cooperate with us?"
"There are no eternal enemies or friends in the world, only eternal interests." Morita Juntaro said, "MGM's film library is something that everyone covets, and Sherman has at least three reasons to get it. MGM’s film library. The first reason is that although Galaxy has developed rapidly in recent years, the failure of the last few films shows that their company’s background is not enough. Although Galaxy acquired some Copyright reserves, but compared to their company's ambitions, it is far from enough. MGM's film library can meet their needs well, and as far as I know, Sherman's "oo7" of MGM " and "The Hobbit" copyrights have been coveted for a long time, so they will cooperate with us. The second reason is that in addition to the needs of Galaxy Pictures, Warner Dongfeng Broadcasting Group also needs them. They have an amc movie channel that needs a lot of film library resources , so MGM can satisfy them. Reason three, no matter how many conflicts we have with Sherman, Sony and Samsung Sherman have the same basic goal in promoting Blu-ray technology, because our common enemy is Toshiba. In order to beat Toshiba, we have to accumulate more film resources, so we and Sherman need MGM."
Morita Juntaro's words made Belgrade fall into contemplation, and he had to admit that Morita's words were indeed very reasonable.Jed Sherman may have a mortal hatred with some people in the Sony Group, but related companies under the Sherman Entertainment Group such as the Galaxy Film Group do need the cooperation of the Sony Group to realize their own interests. "Although I admit that Mr. Morita's words are very reasonable, and I also think that it is in the interests of our company to cooperate with Galaxy Film Group, but I always feel that there is some kind of conspiracy in it."
"Actually, before proposing the establishment of a holding company, I was also worried about any conspiracy behind it, but since the establishment of a holding company, the Galaxy Film Group must also provide real money, so I am not worried about their conspiracy." Morita Juntaro said with a smile, "Now let's vote, if there is no problem with this plan, let's pass it with a show of hands!"
Just during the turbulent summer vacation, Galaxy Pictures Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment Group, Comcast Group, and Lionsgate Films jointly invested 5 billion US dollars to form MGM Holdings, and issued a letter to MGM Films. Offer to buy.At this time, the largest shareholder of MGM Films, Trisinda Enterprises, did not respond to the acquisition invitation, and Kerkorian, the sole shareholder of Trisinda Enterprises, was also uncharacteristically, suddenly under the spotlight of the media. Disappeared.But what the reporter didn't expect was that Kerkorian secretly appeared in the suite of a star hotel in London at this time, and this is where Jed rested.Kerkorian's first reaction when he saw Jed was, "My dear Jed, you actually sneaked up on me from behind!"
For Kerkorian, an old naughty investor, Jed had to patiently say: "Mr. Kerkorian, where did I sneak up on you? The acquisition of MGM has always been one of my ideas, and you also encouraged me bought MGM."
"That's for you." Kerkorian waved his hand, "I hate the Japanese to buy my company. You see, I don't allow Japanese capital to enter in Las Vegas! Even as long as I still control Las Vegas One day, any Japanese-style casinos won't be open! And Gust, that poor Canadian, man, are you poor enough to work with them? Nobody knows how much money you have, I don't know? Everyone in the world thinks that Sherman Holding Company is your entire net worth, but they don’t know that the Sherman Family Development Fund is your last treasury! Tell me, what happened to you and Starwood persuading the United Arab Emirates to create a 'Dubai Development Plan'? Tsk tsk, Arabian Desert The most beautiful flowers in the world, the most glamorous resort in the Persian Gulf... How much money did the rich Arabian princes give you? Don't do it!"
Jed rubbed his forehead. He didn't expect to hide the matter of the Sherman Family Development Fund from anyone, but it was indeed a headache for Kerkorian to suddenly get involved.However, eating such a big piece of cake together with Starwood would indeed make people jealous, so Jed had no choice but to say: "Your MGM Grand Hotel and Bellagio Hotel can participate in the construction, and we and Starwood have no way to monopolize all of them." beach. Besides, isn’t InterContinental Hotels Group joining us?”
"Oh, it's a pity we can't open casinos." Kerkorian complained suddenly. "By the way, what are your thoughts recently?"
"After finishing the Dubai project, I do plan to continue eastward. Are you interested in participating in my plan for a sea resort?" Jed suddenly thought of a way to tie Kerkorian, after all, if this matter has another If one party participates, then the certainty of cheating Sony will be even greater. "There is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean called the Maldives. Their country is poor, but their islands are beautiful. Mr. Kerkorian, are you interested in developing this country with me? I assure you, up to five years, here It will become the most dreamed holiday destination for Chinese people. And not only Chinese people, but also Japanese, Koreans, Europeans and Americans will regard this place as a paradise.”
Kerkorian rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "I'm going to go home and think about it."
Seeing Kerkorian's sly gaze, Jed said coldly: "Mr. Kerkorian, since I can tell you this, it means that I have made the preliminary preparations. Do you think you can do it?" Bypass me and Starwood and Hilton?"
"My little Jed, you misunderstood me too much!" Kerkorian smiled awkwardly, "Don't I want to think about it?"
"I hope so." Jed will not specifically pursue the question, "Compared to the Middle East, the Maldives government has a higher tolerance for gambling. Maybe we can set aside a special zone on a certain island so that your casino hotel can be stationed. .”
Of course Kerkorian knows how rich the fast-growing Asians are. There are Japanese before them, and Chinese later. These people are simply rich.In order to make Chinese gamblers have a good time in Las Vegas, Kerkorian not only replaced all signs in its hotels with Chinese and English bilinguals, but also recruited a large number of service personnel who are familiar with Chinese to join its hotels.If it weren't for Nevada being a conservative state, Kerkorian would even call on the Las Vegas city government to hold events like "Chinese Day".If a casino can be opened in the Maldives today, Kerkorian believes that with his experience in operating casinos for half a century, he can completely beat the casinos in Macau and Genting.Speaking of Macau, a certain daughter of the gambling king is also approaching me, hoping to invite me to station in Macau.Tsk tsk, Kerkorian suddenly felt that the world was so beautiful!
"Jed, I know your temper. If you can give me such a big gift, you must have something to ask for, right?" Kerkorian said. Join your global investment plan!"
"Mr. Kerkorian, you overestimate MGM." Jed refused coldly.The Sherman Family Development Fund is a wealth that Jade intends to leave to future generations. Although Jade himself will not marry and have children, it does not mean that the Sherman family does not have other outstanding children.When the time is right, Jed will step in and cultivate.Compared with his own company, the Sherman Family Development Fund is what he cares most about, so Jed will not let outsiders get involved.Unlike his own company, which likes to invest in new technologies, the Sherman Family Development Fund invests in traditional industries such as real estate and energy.
"I knew it was a conspiracy." Kerkorian suddenly showed a clear expression, "With your shrewdness, you won't see the plight of MGM. The equity is chaotic and the management is outdated. Sometimes I want to leave That's it. Your holding company is for revenge on the Sony Group, right? Tsk tsk, in order to drag the Sony Group into trouble, you really did everything you can."
"Mr. Kerkorian made the whole thing too simple. If you keep a secret, I guarantee you will see a very exciting business war." Jed said with a smile, "If you can't keep a secret , then I have to find your MGM Hotel Group to collect the loss in the MGM acquisition case. As far as I know, you have a bit of friction with the Las Vegas city government. If I also form a What will happen to the hotel group entering Las Vegas? Also, your investment in Macau is under the attention of many people, and I have the most powerful news media in Asia. If I pour some dirty water on you, you How do you think it will be?"
Kerkorian shrugged and made a zipper movement on his mouth, "Don't worry, I am a very pragmatic businessman. I hope Mr. Sherman will not forget me when he achieves your goal."