Four Hundred and Seventy-Three - Show Off the Muscles of Time Warner
New York is the absolute home of Time Warner. As long as they want to know about anything that happens in the Big Apple, there is almost no other possibility. Once they know all the information, they immediately react secretly.
"Jeff, can you identify the copyrights and projects in Wayne's hands?"
As the former head of Warner Bros., Kevin Tetsuhara could be said to have single-handedly pulled Jeff Robinov into the CEO position before he left. Therefore, there was almost no detour between the two people, and they directly The topic turned to the thing that concerned me the most.
This time Jeff Robinov came to New York, nominally to attend a high-level meeting at Time Warner. In fact, the main purpose was to discuss some of the situations he had discovered with his old boss, so that he could be contacted earlier. Make a better preparation plan.
"It's certain."
Warner Bros. CEO leaned on the sofa, tapping the aroma of cigars lingering in his mouth, and nodded without hesitation. He had already listed the specific situation in a detailed report a few days ago, and I believe the other party had already seen it more than once. Just once.
"I did an analysis with Bruce and the elites from the company's marketing department." Jeff Robinov squinted his eyes and looked at his old boss across from him through the smoke. "The value of Wayne's existing plans and the adaptable copyrights that have been revealed may not be comparable to that of the DC series, but the difference between the two may only be the peripheral market. No one can guarantee it now. How much value can be created!”
Just thinking about the huge profits that the last two parts of "The Matrix" are destined to create, Jeff Robinov feels his heart twitching. This is a circle where profit comes first, and many shareholders in the company are already jealous. , but no one dared to express their thoughts easily.
And this is just the "Matrix" series. There is also a project about dogs, a project about gorillas, and the New Zealand giant who is dormant in Jimmy's agency, constantly revising and writing. "The Lord of the Rings" in the hands of the fat man.
According to Jeff Robinoff’s detailed understanding, there are still script frameworks that Wayne filed in the early stages that have not been released until now. Let’s not mention those hidden under the water, just "The Lord of the Rings" This series is said to be the most difficult to adapt and bring to the big screen, and what can be produced in it is so imaginative.
"Jeff, Wayne has taken a big step back on the DC series!" As he said this, Kevin Tesuhara frowned and shook his head. Just thinking of the young man who was busy filming in New York , he felt at a loss for what to do.
After all, this is not an enemy, nor is he a little person who can be squeezed by anyone who wants to. The other party is an absolute companion standing in the same trench with them. So this is different from those children walking down the street holding treasures. The other person is a companion holding treasures in one hand and a gun in the other.
"So, at the shareholders' meeting, someone made some noise."
With his eyes widening suddenly, Jeff Robinov looked at his old boss. "Someone proposed to completely acquire Greenberg Studio. The projects and copyrights in Wayne's hands should be packaged and placed in Greenberg Studio. These are not secrets, and Wayne should also have received the news."
"This is indeed a solution, but it is difficult..."
Nodding silently, Kevin Tetsuhara also felt that this might be one of the best ways. In this way, there is no question of who is squeezing whose profit space. As long as the final acquisition can be completed, a win-win situation can be achieved.
Unfortunately, he knew that it was too early to initiate the acquisition. The young man was not a fool, so how could he sell what he had in his hands at such a low price. Even if the young man might be impulsive, the assistant next to him would stop it from happening. They understood that the woman with an average appearance and figure was the brain that actually controlled all of Wayne's wealth.
"Kevin." Jeff Robinov saw that the other party was thinking about the possibilities, and then he said the solution he came up with. "With Wayne's current success rate, it is impossible to lack cash in his hands. The only thing that can tempt him is equity..."
"its not right."
The CEO of Time Warner shook his head and tapped his finger on the table rhythmically. "I heard that Wayne has never been short of cash, but he has no intention of continuing to increase his holdings in Warner Bros. He would rather buy an animation studio to burn money than buy it from the secondary market. Acquiring shares of Warner Bros.”
This is indeed unreasonable. Wayne's financial situation has always been extremely healthy, and he has almost no debt. In addition to the early loan on the estate and a loan from Wells Fargo Bank to invest in Warner Bros., it can be said that there is almost no debt.
Compared with his work income and investment income, these two loans are obviously not enough. This situation is really rare among billionaires.
"No, Kevin, it's just a preparation period now. I will talk to Wayne about this later." Jeff Robinov took a long puff of cigar, enjoying the aroma that filled his mouth. "You know, this kind of negotiation cannot be completed in a short time. The powerful female assistant beside him will definitely make a plan to maximize his interests."
"Are you so sure that he will discuss acquisitions with you?"
According to Kevin Tsuhara's analysis, with the greedy character of the other party, he will definitely refuse the acquisition of the studio without hesitation, and then come up with some projects every year and continue to cooperate with Warner Bros. in the current way. Not only can benefits be maximized, but also the initiative can be firmly held.
Moreover, at least on the surface, Wayne has no intention of increasing his stake in Warner Bros., and is unlikely to change his mind anytime soon. He felt that the reason why the young man was willing to invest in Warner Brothers in the first place was because he wanted to completely tie himself to a giant and gain an unfettered voice in the company.
From this point of view, more shares that others think are hard to find will not be very attractive to that young man.
“Who said we’re going to trade in Warner Bros. shares?”
Only then did Jeff Robinov reveal his trump card.
Hearing his words, Kevin Tetsuhara's eyes suddenly widened, and then slowly narrowed. He already understood the meaning and began to unconsciously consider the feasibility of the matter.
"Tell me, are you sure he will be willing to invest in Time Warner? You know, Warner Brothers is Time Warner's most important asset. The nearly 8% equity in his hands is already a major shareholder, which is enough to guarantee own rights and status."
"Wayne is not short of money, everyone knows this." Jeff Robinov put away all expressions and spoke seriously. “A man is not short of money, and all he pursues is his historical position in the industry, and even more attractive social status and absolute rights!
From the birth of "Joker" to the DC movie series, industry status and film history he has created, he has been making steady progress step by step. None of us can help in this regard. But what about social status and absolute rights? Can being the boss of one of the world's top three media groups solve everything? "
After decades of rising and falling in the Hollywood fame and fortune circle, Jeff Robinoff has simply seen through human nature. In the process of chasing fame and fortune in the industry, a man is also enjoying the material and spiritual enjoyment brought by fame and fortune. However, when the material accumulation reaches a certain critical point, something more stimulating to their desires will be needed.
Another very important point is that if Wayne can have more and greater say within the company or group, the benefits to both of them will only be greater.
The thing is very simple. Their interests are consistent. The trust generated by years of mutual understanding and cooperation cannot be formed with others in a short time. The young man probably knows it very well. If nothing else, they The two will always stand in the same boat with him.
"Go and talk to Wayne sometime."
Kevin Tetsuhara suddenly stopped tapping his fingers on the table, and looked at Jeff Robinov fiercely. "Whether you are making insinuating remarks or saying it directly, let him speed up the launch of other projects in hand and increase the weight of Greenberg Studio as soon as possible, so that when I raise the exchange proposal on the board of directors, the probability of passing it will be high enough."
After he figured out the benefits, he immediately started laying out the entire article without any hesitation. Obviously, if Wayne can invest in Time Warner, it would be best to become the majority shareholder of this media group, then his position will naturally be more stable.
"I will take time to chat with him before I leave New York."
This matter can only be of greater benefit to Wayne, and Jeff Robinov believes that the other party will not refuse. "Kevin, before that, you have to find a way to show the influence of Time Warner and the power of a media group! Doesn't he want an Oscar? Then find a way to give him greater social influence. , those old guys in the academy all have a very sensitive sense of politics."
"this is very simple. "
Kevin Tesuhara laughed, suddenly stood up and walked to the window, looking in the direction of the political center of North America.
"I said, it's very simple." He turned his head sharply, with a smile full of fun. "I hope our children won't be scared by my handiwork! Jeff, this year is 1996, and November is only a few days away!"
When it comes to social influence, no one understands it more thoroughly than he, the head of a media group.
When he heard this, Jeff Robinov also laughed. In the giant company Warner Bros., there has been a saying that the reason why his CEO's position is stable and the company's performance is rising year by year is mainly because of his good personal relationship with Wayne Greenberg and the consistent interests of both parties.
He has never raised any objection to this statement, and yes, he himself strongly agrees with it. Since the two parties have long been tied together, while fighting for more say for the other party, it naturally means that one's own position is more stable!