Chapter 222 Annoying SMS
David Geffen has always dared to speak and act. Yang Cheng was mentally prepared for such a straightforward style before coming, but when David Geffen said frankly that he was not optimistic about New Era Media, it still made Yang Cheng proud Somewhat unacceptable.
"Why? Is New Era Media not strong enough?" David Ellison couldn't hold back, perhaps because of his good relationship with David Geffen, he didn't need to have too many scruples when speaking, and asked bluntly.
"No, little David, and Jason. To be honest, I am also a loyal user of the Toutiao app. I am even more happy to see the rise of New Era Media. Moreover, your successive acquisitions have also proved to the outside world that management New Era Media is the best choice for DreamWorks Animation in terms of financial strength and ready-made company structure." After some sweet dates, Yang Cheng and Ellison were not happy. The mood became more and more heavy.
Generally speaking, the front is foreshadowing, and the harder the exaggeration, the more violent the turning point.
Sure enough, David Geffen cleared his throat and turned around, "However, when people get old, it's easy to miss the past. Although I have already cashed out the shares of DreamWorks, after all, it is full of my memories. It was me and two friends. The miracle created at the end of my career, I don’t want Dreamworks Animation to disappear in the end, so instead of saying that I am not optimistic about New Era Media, I am more optimistic about Comcast’s ability to resist risks.”
Yang Cheng and David Ellison looked at each other helplessly. This meeting with David Geffen was considered a bad start. Unexpectedly, it was cast a shadow from the beginning, which also disrupted Yang Cheng's thoughts. The prepared wording must be overturned and cannot be used again.
The courtyard was quiet, only the breeze rustling the leaves.
Xu didn't want to see the atmosphere too awkward, so Eddie Lambert changed the subject and said, "Jason, I don't know if New Era Media has any plans to raise money? We didn't know each other before, but now you can't take me Excluded, I am very optimistic about the prospects of the Toutiao app. In order to express my sincerity, I will send you a free message. You may not know it? Google has already contacted investment and consulting companies in Silicon Valley and expressed its intention to acquire the entire business of the Toutiao app. , and as far as I know, several companies are already preparing to conduct public relations with you."
Yang Cheng's pupils shrank. This news undoubtedly shocked him. It has not been a day or two since Toutiao has been pegged by Google, which is not surprising to him, but he is about to take action so soon?
Uh~ But if you think about it carefully, you can understand it. With the urgency of the two Silicon Valley hooligans, Google and Facebook, it is their usual routine to impose acquisition methods on potential opponents.
He asked with a funny smile, "Then how much is Google's offer for the Toutiao app?"
David Geffen also looked curiously at his old friend Eddie Lambert, apparently hearing the news for the first time.
I saw Eddie Lambert stretching out a palm and shaking it in the air, "5 billion dollars."
"Hiss..." Rao David Geffen, who is sitting on countless wealth, was also shocked by the price. The number itself is not high and it can't scare him. What surprised him was the Toutiao app. How many days have you been born? In other words, Yang Cheng, a young man, spent a few months creating a wealth of 5 billion US dollars out of thin air. This is not counting the other businesses of New Era Media. Geffen couldn't help but be speechless inwardly.
Yang Cheng nodded with a smile, approving the number, and could feel the importance Google attaches to Toutiao, otherwise they wouldn't have used such a sincere price from the beginning, which obviously left room for Yang Cheng to raise the price.
However, Yang Cheng didn't plan to buy it at all. He had a comprehensive plan for New Era Media, and it was more in his interest to package and list the media group including Toutiao app. Now the billions of cash can't tempt him.
If it is doubled on this basis, he may seriously consider the possibility of selling Toutiao.
"Mr. Lambert, thank you for the news. New Era Media will not raise funds in the short term, but if there is a C round, I will definitely invite you to participate and share the feast of wealth." Yang Cheng said to Eddie Lambert and His ESL investment firm is open-minded.
Although Eddie Lambert's personal net worth is only 200 to 300 million US dollars, this hedge fund manager who was born in Goldman Sachs is famous for his popularity. ESL is also helping people such as David Geffen and Dell founder Mike Dell manages the funds, and ESL Investment Company is the major shareholder of Sears Holdings, one of the world's top 500 companies and one of the top ten retailers in the world. The greatest achievement of his career.
For such a great person, Yang Cheng is welcomed by a million people. In his opinion, if you want to raise the stock price as much as possible after New Era Media goes public, you cannot do without the help of this group of investment giants, because in the vast majority Most shareholders or small investment companies will subconsciously follow the footsteps of successful people when choosing stocks for investment. Looking at the current shareholder list of New Era Media, whether it is Jack Ma, chairman of the board of directors of Ariba, or Bill A, CEO of Pershing Square, Kerman, or Morgan Stanley, both have such qualities.
Suddenly, Yang Cheng felt a vibration coming from his thigh, took out his mobile phone to look at it, and drank the coffee in the cup. Yang Cheng turned his head and said to David Geffen with a little hesitation, "Mr. Geffen, originally This time, I want to ask you to come forward to persuade Jeffrey to accept the offer from New Era Media, but since you already have your own heart, I will naturally not force others to do so."
After a pause, he continued, "I just want to emphasize one last thing. Comcast's internal structure is too bloated, which is really not conducive to the newly joined DreamWorks Animation's robbing resources, or Comcast's financial support for DreamWorks Animation. , is definitely not as strong as New Era Media, and you must know what the biggest problem with DreamWorks Animation is right now? I won’t talk about other nonsense, today’s meeting is very pleasant, and in the future, Mr. Geffen and Lambert will have the opportunity Sir, you must come to my place and sit down, we can discuss the topic of art collection."
"Um~ It's a deal, I will carefully consider what you said, but you can rest assured that I will not easily express myself on the matter of DreamWorks Animation." David Geffen also saw Yang Cheng's He didn't do much to persuade Yang Cheng to stay, but just said something to reassure Yang Cheng, and sent him and Ellison out of the manor.
The reason why Yang Cheng bid farewell suddenly was because he received a text message that made him angry. Before entering the manor, he deliberately turned his mobile phone to silent mode, so he couldn't make calls.
The text message came from Ian Ayre, the CEO of Liverpool. The other party said in the text message that the club was in some trouble. The head coach Rodgers seemed to have heard that the top management had the intention of changing coaches. Go out and let the fans come forward to confront the club. He dares to do so with some confidence. After all, Liverpool's record in various competitions this season is not bad, with more wins than losses.
However, the opponents who lost those games were either strong teams or difficult teams. What does this mean? It shows that the team has lost the strength to fight tough battles and the courage to fight fiercely. This is not the character that a team positioned as a giant should have. Moreover, the club is negotiating with LVMH about chest advertisements and jersey sponsorship. The result is the decision. The only criterion for the contract price is to make trouble for the club at this time, which is equivalent to stealing money from Yang Cheng's pocket. How can Yang Cheng not be annoyed!