I’m in Hollywood Chapter 1042: This is Hollywood
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After a while, I reorganized my thoughts before Idei Nobuyuki said: "Eric, you mean, as long as Sony is willing to sell the film department to Firefly according to your quotation, Firefly Electronics can authorize Sony related to digital players. Patented? "
Although Sony is not satisfied with the 2.9 billion 92 500,000 USD quotation given by Eric, Idei Nobuyuki also knows that in the current state of Sony Film Industry, this quotation given by Eric at this time is actually quite reasonable.
Even if Sony is able to bargain, it wo n’t be able to improve much in the end. If you can get the technical authorization of the digital music player while selling Sony Film Industry, from Idei Nobuyuki's point of view, this transaction is definitely worth the money.
Eric nodded and said: "Probably like this, but Firefly Electronics does not intend to authorize unilaterally. Sony needs to be exchanged with its own existing technology patents."
Idei Nobuyuki immediately became vigilant again: "Eric, Firefly electronics are interested in Sony technology?"
Eric Road: "Digital camera."
Idei Nobuyuki Basic Instinct blurted out: "This is impossible."
All types of photos camera and cameras have always been the most important products of Sony. Although they are still in the film era, most people can also see the future development trend of digital camera technology. In this regard, Sony has Has a very perfect technology accumulation.
Although Sony is very eye-catching Firefly electronic digital music player technology, but in the heart of Idei Nobuyuki, the digital music player technology patent can never be compared with Sony digital camera technology, he also knows that Sony Board of Directors will also be the same view It will definitely not easily approve the exchange of Sony digital camera technology with Firefly electronics.
Eric did n’t seem to expect such a fierce reaction from Idei Nobuyuki, shrugging innocently and saying, “Well, come out, maybe I did n’t explain it clearly. Firefly Electronics did n’t want the full set of digital camera technology for Sony, we just Interested in the miniature camera module being developed by Sony, which can be applied to mobile electronic devices such as mobile phones, Firefly Electronics has no intention of getting involved in the field of digital camera. "
Idei Nobuyuki relaxes a little, but still said immediately: "In this case, Eric, this is actually two different things from what we are going to discuss today. I think it is best for us to return to the topic of Film Studio."
"If you think so, of course it ’s okay," Eric said: "However, although I am Boss, I ca n’t think about it. It ’s cost me to persuade Firefly electronics executives to agree to a technical exchange with Sony. I have a lot of thoughts and I missed this time. I ca n’t guarantee that they will be willing next time. Moreover, on the Sony MD player, Firefly Electronics will definitely not be merciless. ”
"Eric, you are the same, I am also the same. If Firefly electronics intends to exchange technology with Sony, we can find another opportunity to negotiate. Now, let ’s talk about Film Studio. I just said that, according to The current economic situation of North America, the price of Sony Film Industry is at least above 5billion USD, so your 3billion USD price is too low. "
Eric is serious: "2.9 billion 92 500,000 USD."
Idei Nobuyuki glanced at the embarrassed and angry Howard · Stringer and said: "Well, if you insist, Sony will definitely not agree to this offer. Moreover, the blockade of Firefly Group has seriously violated United States ’s Anti-monopoly law, as long as Sony is willing, we can file a lawsuit in the Federal Court at any time. "
"First of all, everyone knows that the Nasdaq market is now full of bubbles, so the valuation method in the current market form is simply not working, I have already given a very sincere offer , "Eric retorted, continuing:" Secondly, Firefly Group did not intend to block Sony Film Industry. What you heard is only rumours spread by some speculative guys. This incident also caused very serious damage to the reputation of Firefly Group. We are investigating this matter, and once we catch the rumors, we will also file a lawsuit and let the other party pay enough. "
The words of Eric made Howard · Stringer almost jumped with anger, so shameless.
Idei Nobuyuki also smiled angrily.
Only Bill · Michanik slightly twitched his lips, barely maintaining a calm look.
The scene was stalemate. The waiter of the restaurant knocked on the door of the private room in due course, asking if it was possible to serve food. Idei Nobuyuki waved his hand in agreement.
It wasn't until the lunch was served that the crowd waited for the waiter to leave again that the atmosphere eased slightly.
However, after eating a few bites of food with chewing wax, Howard · Stringer still couldn't help but say: "Eric, since you said that Firefly did not target Sony, why did Qualcomm suddenly stop working with Sony, and, about FireflyRealD Negotiated projector procurement negotiations for the system. "
The tone of Eric explained seriously: "Qualcomm has Qualcomm arrangement, I basically do n’t intervene in the management of Qualcomm. As for the purchase of projectors of RealD system, I think the price of Sony projectors is too high, if Sony is willing to give a suitable The discount, the transaction between the two parties can naturally continue. Therefore, Howard, Firefly has never targeted Sony, all this is just a matter of fact. "
"Then," Howard · Stringer paused and said: "Then, 2.9 billion 92 500,000 USD, isn't this an obvious target?"
"Of course," Eric nodded and looked at the Howard · Stringer with a slight expression, and continued: "However, this is only for you, it has nothing to do with the two companies. Howard, you know that 7.5 million USD purchase a script will How serious is the impact of Hollywood? In recent years, the cost control of Hollywood movies has been on the verge of getting out of control. Your behavior will further cause the overall price increase of Hollywood script, which is very important for the entire film industry. Unfavorable. "
"This is just your side of the story," Howard · Stringer immediately retorted: "And, as far as I know, your personal gains from many movies simply as screenwriter far exceed 7.5 million USD."
As soon as the words Howard · Stringer fell off, Bill · Micanić felt a sense of unbearable staring. Isn't this sending his face to someone?
Sure enough, Eric sneered and said, "I got more revenue than 7.5 million USD, that's because the movie I made can get more than 1billion USD of Box Office in global. Although the Box Office record of Hollywood movies has been refreshed in recent years , But everyone can see that Hollywood's annual global Box Office can reach 1billion USD movies, at most will not exceed two. What's more, most of my income is obtained by means of sharing, which means that I and myself produced Movies bear the risk together. If these movies fail, I can only get script compensation that is comparable to the ordinary first-line screenwriter. Therefore, my personal returns still follow the principle of more pay, but you are destroying Hollywood Normal order. "
Howard · Stringer was blushed by Eric, and he was speechless for a while.
Idei Nobuyuki has to take the initiative to say again: "Eric, since both of us are interested in this deal, then, let ’s go back to the price negotiation."
"Of course," Eric converged his aggressive momentum very well and said: "I have a clear attitude when coming out, 2.9 billion 92 500,000 USD, this is the highest price I can offer."
Idei Nobuyuki said: "I have made statistics. The current debt scale of Sony Film Industry is about 1.9 billion USD. For the time being, we do n’t mention the transaction price of our two parties. The condition of Sony is that Firefly must fully accept this debt."
"Come out, do n’t forget that this is Hollywood, no one knows the status of Hollywood several big Film Studio better than ourselves. The overall debt scale of Sony Film Industry is definitely more than 1.9 billion USD. Counting some hidden debts, this number may be close to 2.5 billion," Eric shook his head and said: "So, Firefly does not refuse to take over some of the debts left by Sony Film Industry, but the upper limit is 1billion USD, otherwise, Sony Group is best to find a solution by itself."
After hearing the words Eric, Idei Nobuyuki subconsciously glanced at the Howard · Stringer with dazzling eyes beside him, and there was a trace of anger in his heart.
With the rising popularity of the United States stock market, the overall market value of the Sony Group, also listed on North America, has exceeded 100billion USD. Therefore, Idei Nobuyuki does not mind whether the debt scale of Sony Film Industry is 1.9 billion or 2.5 billion. He is annoyed that, at this point, his company Chairman has not yet been able to obtain the true operating status of Sony Film Industry.
With the thought of being ugly and unassuming, Idei Nobuyuki only quickly glanced back and looked back.
However, because he was disappointed in his heart, he lost the idea of insisting on bargaining with Eric, and wanted to get rid of the mess of Sony Film Industry as soon as possible.
Both parties want to buy and one wants to sell. Therefore, after a lunch, the preliminary transaction price is basically agreed.
2.9 billion 92 500,000 USD This near-slap price is too sensitive, but in the end, Sony made some concessions, erased a fraction, and determined that it was 2.9 billion 90 million USD. At the same time, it was responsible for the acquisition of Firefly investment. It will assume the debt of Sony Film Industry 1 billion USD, and the rest will be borne by the Sony Group itself.
"Then, I am very happy that we were able to conclude this deal. Also, if Sony wants to cooperate with Hollywood in the future, Firefly will definitely cooperate as much as possible," the parking lot outside the restaurant, Eric politely cooperates with Idei Nobuyuki, Howard · Stringer and Bill · Michanik shook hands one by one, then turned on the car and ordered the driver to leave.
Looking at the Eric luxury car leaving, Howard · Stringer told Bill · Michanik next to him: "Bill, please go back to Film Studio, I and Mr. Idei have some things to talk about."
"Okay," Bill · Micanić remembered the Eric's last unreal glance when shaking hands with himself, and nodded. When Howard · Stringer and Idei Nobuyuki boarded a car and left, Bill · Micanić He quickly got into his car and chased where the Eric was leaving.
At the same time, on the black Mercedes-Benz car on which Idei Nobuyuki and Howard · Stringer rides, Howard · Stringer pulled out a pocket-sized recorder from his suit pocket, but did not press the play button, just handily Throw it aside.
Although forced to make the idea of transferring Sony Film Industry, Howard · Stringer did not intend to be reconciled. The method adopted by the Firefly system this time is really too bad, obviously violating the federal antitrust law. However, Howard · Stringer knows that if a lawsuit is really to be filed, Sony simply cannot produce evidence.
The rumors circulated by Hollywood cannot be used as evidence at all. To win the lawsuit, Sony will either get Firefly in an attempt to squeeze out the commercial contract of Sony Film Industry, or wait for Firefly to really block Sony Film Industry in the future.
These two things are obviously unrealistic. In a special business environment such as Hollywood, Firefly does not need to sign a similar restrictive competition contract with others to exclude Sony Film Industry. Moreover, the marketing channel of Sony Film Industry movie is blocked, As long as Firefly Pictures does some small actions, such as providing advertising resources for Sony's unfavorable movies, these "rumors" can be broken, and even Firefly can completely bite back, complaining that Sony deliberately did not advertise to the media channels of the Firefly system.
Since these two do n’t work, if you can record Eric Williams ’s personal recording to block Sony Film Industry, although this kind of eavesdropping is not legal, combined with a series of recent actions in the Firefly system, Sony can still file a lawsuit , At least can make Eric Williams a disgraced face.
But ...
Whether it's Howard · Stringer or Idei Nobuyuki, I didn't anticipate the shamelessness of a certain guy, even in private occasions such as dinner parties, you can open your eyes and talk nonsense.
Idei Nobuyuki glanced at the actions of Howard · Stringer and remembered that Eric broke the detailed debt scale of Sony Film Industry and said: "Howard, before the end of the year, you should take the initiative to submit your resignation to Board of Directors."
Howard · Stringer lips moved, sighed, but finally nodded dejectedly.
Sony For his own face, although he did not hesitate to lower the price and did not accept the offer of 2.9 billion 92 500,000 USD, but he also knew that Eric Williams had added fuel and vinegar to the scale of Sony Film Industry's debt. It can't be lost.