I’m in Hollywood Chapter 587: God Hidden
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Elizabeth and Julia walked out of the villa with breakfast together and came to the round table. They just saw Eric frowning slightly.
Put a breakfast at Eric, Elizabeth asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Eric pressed newspaper under the laptop to make room, took a sip of warm milk, and said, "On the New York side, there is a small situation in the acquisition negotiation."
Elizabeth low and low Oh made a noise, involving ABC TV Network acquisition negotiations, she knew she should not continue to ask, although Elizabeth has no other thoughts in mind, even if I know something from Eric mouth, I will never talk about it However, she is very clear that her old man would like Eric to buy all three other TV Network plans, so Firefly TV Department is likely to continue to cooperate with Fox TV Network, so Elizabeth feels that such avoidance is necessary.
However, Julia did n’t know Elizabeth ’s thoughts, and she did n’t have such scruples. She sat down beside Eric and asked curiously, “What happened?”
"ABC is concerned that the excessive debt of Firefly after the merger will increase the burden on the company, and requires Firefly to reduce the proportion of bond issuance and raise the acquisition funds through listing."
The quietly listening Elizabeth Pico raised the eyebrow, although she does not know the detailed acquisition plan of Firefly, but she also knows that if Firefly successfully completes the acquisition of ABC TV Network, the market value will easily exceed 30billion USD, but the long-term debt may only be around 10billion. In terms of conversion, the debt ratio is only 30%. This debt ratio is not high for any large company, and it can even achieve a very good tax avoidance effect. ABC made such a request, definitely not for the purpose of worrying about the debt burden of Firefly, but more likely to be after the merger of the two parties. Weaken Eric's control over Firefly as much as possible.
Although Elizabeth immediately understood the intention of ABC, Julia obviously did not understand too much about some financial terms in Eric, but. Julia also easily found the point of interest, and asked: "After you buy ABC. How much debt will you owe?"
"Including the previous debt accumulation, about 10billion USD."
Julia sucked in surprise and said, "So much, if that's the case, I think it's still ... that listing is better."
Eric smiled and shook his head, saying nothing.
Elizabeth said: "Julia is actually not the case, after the completion of the merger. According to the future market value of the new Firefly may exceed 30billion USD, 10billion USD is only equivalent to 30% of the debt, many large companies have a debt ratio of 30 The percentage is much higher. The ultimate purpose of ABC TV Network is just to make Firefly listed, not to reduce debt. "
"Oh, I do n’t know too much. However, even if this 10billion USD is still paid in ten years, it is estimated that there will be interest. According to the profit of Firefly this year. Even if it is added with ABC, would n’t it mean ..." Julia said while talking about himself She couldn't help but stick out her tongue, and she realized that it was obviously impossible. Otherwise, as Elizabeth said so many companies with a higher debt ratio than Firefly how to make money?
"Of course not," Elizabeth didn't mind Julia's ignorance, but instead relished the analysis: "According to 10 billion USD and 5% annual interest debt, Firefly Pictures's principal and interest to be repaid in the first year may be 1.5 billion USD Of course, as the debt ratio decreases, this number will decrease. Based on the calculation of the first year 1.5 billion USD, this money is not derived from net profit, but from the company ’s revenue as a business operation Cost allocation. Just like this year, Firefly and ABC TV Network although the total net profit is only 1.5 billion USD. But the total operating income of the two companies is close to 20 billion USD, and. This 1.5 billion USD can also play a tax avoidance role, according to North America 35% Among the 1.5 billion USD, there are 5. 2.5 billion USD originally belonged to the Internal Revenue Service, Firefly equals less than 1 billion USD money to repay the debt. "In the end, Elizabeth smiled at Eric with a smile, some Gloating: "Of course, such a high debt, if the future performance of Firefly cannot Continued rapid growth, even if only at a standstill, you are sure there will be trouble. "
Julia didn't understand much about the speed of Elizabeth and a series of numerical analysis. He only heard the last sentence and looked at Eric with some concern.
"It doesn't matter, in case I'm bankrupt in the future, I can eat soft rice." Eric said with a smile, and reached out to touch the worried Julia's face.
Elizabeth watched Julia subconsciously squint and put his face on the palm of Eric, made a disgusted expression, and said with a small hand to catch the fly: "I ca n’t stand you."
After having breakfast, Elizabeth hurriedly drove to work in Century City. Julia took Emma to her accountant as Eric ordered last night.
After having breakfast at Eric, I called Katzenberg and talked about some things before I opened my email. Since Hotmail and Alan, I often do n’t have to send documents to Eric in person. Many things can be done by email. Solved, and people around Eric are gradually getting used to contacting Eric via email.
After reading the accumulated emails yesterday, it was already past nine o'clock. Eric packed the laptop and put it back in the room of Elizabeth. He was planning to go to the girl's garage to find a car to go to Playa Vista. His mobile phone rang. Got up.
The call came from Amy Pascal. The two chatted on the phone and Eric hung up.
An hour later, Eric appeared in a seafood restaurant with a clumsy white Chevrolet commercial vehicle in Venice Beach.
Amy Pascal and Drew are already waiting here.
"Eric," Drew rushed over and hugged Eric. When he saw the Chevrolet parked in the parking lot of Eric, he subconsciously said, "When did you buy this car, your vision is really bad." Luo small girl realized that this might be a woman's car and pouted. After Eric and Amy Pascal finished saying hello, he took him to the restaurant.
Lunch is still early in time, and may have been ordered long ago. The three men sat down at the dining table, and the waiter just served Eric with a cup of coffee. He walked away quietly.
Eric did n’t have the idea of drinking coffee. He pushed the coffee cup aside and asked, "How many have you got back?"
Amy Pascal took out a folder from the bag and handed it over, saying: "Three, copyright of" Spider-Man "," Fantastic Four "and" Hulk "all parties agreed to the transfer agreement, and the 21st century Film Studio with" Captain America "insisted For the 30% capital injection right of "Night at the Museum" and the same investment ratio in the follow-up sequel, they always refused to give in, so whether to agree or not. It ’s up to you to make a decision. However, Eric, I do n’t recommend it, otherwise, Although copyright has been acquired, the other three companies will definitely be very dissatisfied. They only get 20% of the capital injection right, and the sequel is only 10%. Oh, yes, all they chose is "Night at the Museum" Special effects movie. "
Eric listens to the explanation of Amy. Looking down at the copyright transfer agreement in hand, in addition to "Spider-Man", the other two are also Marvel Superhero. But none of the original adaptations in time and space were too successful. However, as long as "Spider-Man" is available. When I watched the "The Avengers" series in the original time and space, the least common cold of Eric is Captain America. If you really can't get it back in the future, then let Captain America be hidden in The Avengers. Eric does not believe that there is no other Superhero cooperation What kind of tricks can the so-called 21st century Film Studio play? Captain America's copyright will return automatically sooner or later when the Marvel Company gets it in the future.
Eric does n’t know much about the amazing Superhero system. After reading the three transfer agreements. I asked, "Is there anything else?"
Amy Pascal glanced at Eric and said with a smile: "There is an Blade. It was bought by the new line a few years ago and just expired at the end of this year. If you want to continue to maintain copyright over Firefly, you can either negotiate with Surprise to continue The movie shoots is about to be released, otherwise it is almost gone. By the way, when I investigated, I found that Marvel Comics was negotiating with Universal to transfer the copyright of "X-Men". After the seven Marvel Comics authors left together last year I ’m amazed that this year ’s situation is worse, so they are eager to sell some copyright to get working capital. "
Several other companies are okay, but it is Universal.
Eric is a bit of a headache. With the shrewdness of Michael Eisner, once they shoot here, then Universal will definitely increase the bargaining chip. If you want to snatch, unless you do an injustice and report a super high price, it will definitely not be that easy. .
Amy seems to see the concerns of Eric and laughs: Eric, if you want to get "X-Men" copyright, it is actually not that difficult, do n’t you know, Michael Eisner has recently experienced a physical condition, and may even be endangered Life, he has been in contact with heart surgery. Universal is now in charge of most of the affairs of Michael Eisner deputy. I heard that Michael Eisner also wants to make his friend Michael Ovitz as Universal Chairman. "
Eric just remembered that the original Michael Eisner did have a big physical condition in 1994. It is unclear how Eric is. I only know that Michael Eisner seems to have the mentality of possibly dying on the operating table before the operation. , Designated Disney's successor.
"If you can grab it, try to grab it, of course, don't make too much noise."
"I understand," Amy nodded and said: "Amazing now needs funds most, so as long as our offer price is high enough, amazement will definitely choose us." Saying here, Amy suddenly said: "Yes, Eric , I think, if you are optimistic about Superhero of Marvel Comics, why not buy all Marvel Comics now, to be amazed by the current situation, maybe you want to buy it, even 200 million USD ca n’t be used. ”
Eric shook his head gently and smiled: "It is not the right time. In short, you just grab the copyright of" X-Men "."
Amy Pascal does n’t understand what Eric means, but she did n’t ask much, nodded and said: So, since we already have "Spider-Man", "Fantastic Four" and "Hulk" in hand, when are you going to start these? project? "
"Save it first," said Eric: "After the special effects technology develops for a few more years, if it is produced now, it will definitely not achieve the effect I want. Even if it is achieved, the estimated production cost will be sky-high."
Amy nodded. She was already aware of this problem when she exchanged for these Superhero copyright. Compared to DC's Superman and Batman, the amazing Superhero ability is definitely on, so I want to put these supers in the movie. The ability effects are displayed one by one, which is definitely much harder than DC's Superhero. It is indeed not the time to develop Superhero movies.
After talking about this, Amy only discussed the official purpose of calling Eric: "Kevin Costner and his manager will only come at 12 o'clock, Eric, you take a look at this script first."
Amy said, took another script from the bag and handed it to Eric.
Eric just glanced at the subject of script, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
History inertia is really super powerful.
A few words are prominently written on the script homepage: "Waterworld".
The culprit of the Kevin Costner business decline. After the "Waterworld" crash, the Kevin Costner, which was originally comparable to Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and other people, has since collapsed. When Tom Cruise was still famous in the "Mission: Impossible" series, it was used as the Oscar. The best Director and the best actor, Kevin Costner can only be reduced to the role of supporting role of Superman father in "Superman. Iron Body".
"When we invited Kevin Costner to participate in" Mission: Impossible ", Kevin Costner was preparing for this movie. After I watched this script, I thought this script is great, and Kevin Costner has not negotiated with other Film Studio, so I think , Eric, why do n’t you take this movie down, I feel it will be another "Mad Max", "Amy's tone seemed a little excited, but she quickly stopped talking and laughed:" Okay, Eric, you should take a look at script first, we will talk about it later. "(To be continued.)