I’m in Hollywood: 350th consent

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Michael Lynn froze for a while, and nodded quickly, a bitter smile on the corner of his mouth. This is not a secret. Many old employees from the new line know this.

At that time, Michael Lynn hoped that Robert Shay would be able to wait for a while, because the new line is far less profitable than Firefly, but the business condition is good. Firefly has nothing but copyright, which is a big movie, basically just an empty shell. Therefore, Firefly's desire for a new line with a perfect distribution channel far exceeds the demand of the new line for Firefly. After dragging on for a year and a half, Firefly will certainly be able to offer higher prices.

After the release of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", Robert Shay should also face his regret at a party. If he followed his advice, once the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is successful, the value of the new line will at least double Times, but it ’s too late to say anything now.

"Eric, this is indeed the case," Michael Lynn nodded and admitted that there was no intention to justify.

Eric didn't care about Michael Lynn's cold response, and said with a smile: "Michael, in fact, I can probably guess why you prevented Robert from selling the new line, but he didn't listen to you, do you know why?"

Michael Lynn looked up at Eric and waited for the other party to take the initiative.

"Because I told him at the beginning, we were short of time for these non-first-line Film Studios. If we can't seize the time to expand to a sufficient scale, we will eventually become the fate of being annexed by film giants. Last year Columbia Film Industry was acquired by Sony Financial Group, Recently, Universal Pictures's parent company MCA is about to be acquired by Japan's Panasonic Consortium. At the same time, Warner Film Industry merged with Time Communications to form Time Warner. The integration of this department is proof that what I said last year is correct. "

"Eric, I don't quite understand." Michael Lynn said suddenly.

"No, you can definitely understand," Eric said: "You should be able to see the purpose of my acquisition of the new line. In my original plan, the division of labor for Firefly was very clear, and Robert was responsible for the company's operations. In charge of film distribution, the shortest Time to expand the Firefly distribution network to the whole world, and I am responsible for the production. From the beginning, my goal is to expand and expand as soon as the person Firefly, but, Robert is now off course. "

Michael Lynn lowered his head, unwilling to look at the burning eyes of Eric, because that gaze was completely without the childishness that a young man who was just twenty years old. Instead, it brought a sense of oppression from the superior.

I do n’t know when a piece of confetti fell on my knee, and it looked very conspicuous on the gray trousers. Michael Lynn gently raised his arm and took a picture, and then took the picture. The confetti stuck to the fabric tenaciously, so he I gave up.

“Michael, I know that you and Robert have always been very good friends, so I hope you can talk to him, I ’m not convenient to come forward in person. This will cause misunderstanding between me and Robert But you are different. You have been partners for more than ten years, so he should be able to listen to you. As long as he can put all his energy on what he should do, I can even transfer part of it. Give him equity. "

"Useless, Eric," Michael Lynn finally looked up and said seriously: "I have worked with Robert for so many years, so I know his character very well, and this matter is useless for me. I The reason why I can be friends with Robert is because I have never caused any threat to his power. To put it bluntly, I do n’t have any right to speak with him. "

Eric put away the facial tissue sample box in front. Pulled out a file from the file cabinet next to it and pushed it in front of Michael Lynn: "So, you can look at this first."

There is nothing on the cover. Michael Lynn suppressed some expectations in the bottom of my heart and opened the first page.

This is an equity transfer agreement with a quota of 2%. The effective date of the agreement is the end of the year. Prior to this, the selling party can suspend the agreement at any time.

"Michael, I know you will certainly not be able to get the cash to buy these 2% Firefly shares, but I can borrow such money for you without any legal risks. You must have seen Firefly last year In the financial statements, as long as Firefly has maintained its current development pace, you only need to pay off the loan with two years of dividends, and then you are one of the shareholders of Firefly. "

Michael Lynn pursed some dry lips and clasped the contract in his hands. Although the 2% stake does not seem to be much, according to the current profit status of Firefly, he can be divided into nearly one thousand each year. The dividend of 10,000 USD, which is several times higher than his annual salary, not to mention that the 2% share itself is also worth a lot. From the words of Eric, he knew that the share was totally in vain.

But there is no free lunch in the world. Taking this share means that he has to completely betray Robert Shay and turn to Eric. Moreover, not only that, as can be seen from the additional clause that came into effect at the end of the agreement, if Robert Shay If he insists on doing his own thing, Eric will drive the other party out of Firefly at the end of the year, and what he has to do is to help Eric stabilize the situation of Firefly at that time, and try to avoid the loss caused by Robert Shay ’s two-lost move. Easy work.

"Eric, this is not an easy task," Michael Lynn said silently for a few minutes before interfering.

"Well, okay," Eric nodded, and then took out a file from the file cabinet that was prepared and handed it over: "So, what about this time?"

Open again, all conditions are almost the same, but the transfer share has become 3%.

Michael Lynn twitched the corner of his mouth and wanted to laugh, but felt the muscles on his face were a little uncomfortable. He wanted to throw the file back to the Eric ’s face, but he was not a kid, he was gone. Be energetic.

"Eric, I ..."

"This is my bottom line. Michael and Jeffrey are only 3%."

Eric did not throw out another price tag this time, because in his mind, Michael Lynn is only worth this price.

He had a detailed understanding of Michael Lynn. The other party was a Robert Shay classmate in Columbia University. He received a Ph.D. degree and almost joined the Robert Shay with more than ten years of experience in film distribution. After leaving Robert Shay, Michael Lynn Fully capable to take over the position of Robert Shay.

And compared to Robert Shay with excess power and desire, Michael Lynn is not so ambitious. A person with such a personality is suitable to stay in the seat of Firefly CEO, assisting Eric to develop Firefly.

Film Studio seniors generally get a certain percentage of equity rewards, just like Eric converted the Jeffrey dividend into 3% equity at the beginning of the year. Since Michael Lynn is selected, Eric is equal to what the other party will get in the future. Come out and sell for a good price.

Michael Lynn did n’t hesitate for long. He reached out and flicked away the obscure confetti on his pants before raising his head and smilingly asked, "Eric, don't you fear that I won't agree in the end, but tell this thing instead. Robert? "

"I rarely do things that I ’m not sure about," Eric can see that Michael Lynn has made a decision that meets his expectations, and said with a light face: "Tell this to Robert that you will not get any benefits. , I think Robert will definitely not give you 3% of the shares in vain, but at that time, I could only risk the violent turbulence of Firefly and drove the two of you together. You think that you may still create A new line? "

Michael Lynn smiled and shook his head bitterly: "I just think this is too ... cruel to Robert."

"The competition of Hollywood is already cruel. If I did n’t survive the storm at the beginning of the year, now, Firefly has become a vassal of the Seventh Congress."

Michael Lynn sighed, found a pen on the desk, signed his name on the agreement, Eric soon handed over another agreement, after signing, Eric received the copy back .

"So, Michael, from now on, I hope you will use the time of the next six months to control all the resources in the hands of Robert. I believe Robert will not have too much protection for you. I do n’t want Robert After leaving, any business of Firefly has stalled. Of course, as for the old employees of the new line, I think you will be promoted at the end of the year, and under the generous dividend, they will definitely not choose to leave with Robert. "

"I understand," Michael Lynn nodded and picked up the agreement in front of him: "Eric, if there is nothing else, I'm busy."

"Well," Eric nodded, watching Michael Lynn leave, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. This matter was finally resolved.

The reason for being so cautious is not that Eric is worried. previous life's Miramax is an example. Because of the contradiction with Michael Eisner, Weinstein Brothers left Miramax, which directly led to the stagnation of the Miramax business. After struggling for several years, Disney can only close Miramax . (To be continued)