Chicago 1990

Song Ya invested $250,000 in cash to DTS and provided some initial company management assistance. He took care of a lot of equipment business when building the deep-sea recording studio, plus every single recorded in the deep-sea recording studio. Will pay DTS the corresponding technology licensing fees, which is a good start for the application of DTS patent technology in the recording industry.

"As an angel investor, you did everything you could. Terry Beard thank you very much."

David Geffen said: "But the most suitable application scenario for this technology similar to Dolby Laboratories is still in the theater sound system. I think you know this too. In the recording industry, I can also help."

"Yes."

Song Ya only owns 20% of the shares, and DTS is still in charge of Terry Beard. It is entirely possible for him to introduce a new round of investors. You only need to inform and let yourself choose not to follow up.David Geffen greeted himself in advance. It seems that they want to dilute some of their shares. Not to mention the influential Hollywood director Spielberg and Disney Pictures executive Jeffrey Katzenberg. It’s not enough to see my little troubles in front of David Geffen, who is deeply rooted in the recording industry. "I have to find out about Mr. Geffen first. I have been busy with my first major recently. I rarely get into investment matters."

"ASAP."

In the face of Song Ya’s evasion, David Geffen didn’t push too much. “Your first album was very successful. I can’t help but regret not matching your offer last year.”

He didn’t mean to be overly regretful when he said this. In the subsequent chat, he said that he was very disgusted with companies such as Sony, Panasonic, and Philips that promoted cassette tapes and a series of audiovisual product standards. The industry is full of hot money, but the industry's revenue has been reduced due to media such as cassettes that are easy to copy and spread among listeners.

Before all record companies had less and less record revenue, afterwards, there were singers' signing fees and marketing costs that continued to increase because of hot money. In the words of David Geffen, "Those consumer electronics companies are in order to sell more portable Listening, the record company has become a charitable organization for them and their singers.'So after he got a $500 million quotation for MCA records controlled by Panasonic in 1990, he decisively sold Geffen Records, which had superstars such as Gunflower and Eagles.

"Is the record company's prospects really so gloomy?" Song Ya asked Donovan when he left Beverly Hills.

"David Geffen is not a prophet."

Donovan said: "As soon as he sold Geffen Records, MCA signed Nirvana for Geffen Records, and the record has been selling well all over the world. On the contrary, his investment in Hollywood has repeatedly suffered setbacks. Last year's Ultimate Vanguard was the best. Examples, that’s why he got closer and closer to Spielberg and Katzenberg, who are also Jewish."

"Why?" Song Ya asked.

"He has money, records and resources in the political world. Spielberg is a box office guarantee. Katzenberg has served as executives of Paramount and Disney Pictures. He has management capabilities and is one of the big names in the animation film industry. ."

Donovan replied: "This time it should be Spielberg who is anxious to acquire DTS. His major production Jurassic Park will be launched in August. If you want to have the same theater audio technology as Batman Returns, in the radio stage You have to start using DTS equipment."

"Political resources?" Song Ya asked.

"He is the big bet of the Donkey Party. This year he placed a heavy bet on the governor of Arkansas. It is not a secret." Donovan said: "And as the big brother of the Hollywood Same-Sex Brotherhood, he is very gay, especially in the entertainment industry. The gay community in China is very influential, and it is not a small force on the media battlefield that is crucial to the election, especially when the two parties are in a stalemate."

"I understand, but is it okay for Spielberg to do this? He is just the director of Jurassic Park, right? Universal Pictures is the producer." Song Ya continued to ask: "In the movies invested by Universal The company I just bought has a large market share, is it a bit..."

"Haha." Donovan laughed, "It's legal, and the rest can only be blamed on Universal's insensitivity to this new trend in industry technology."

"Yes."

After Song Ya returned to the hotel, he immediately discussed with Dilai that the main problem at present is not how to deal with David Geffen and the others, but to solve the legal team of A+ Audio Company, which owns 20% of DTS shares.

Due to historical reasons in the acquisition of A+ Pedal Company, A+ Audio Company is still provided legal services by Lockhart and Gardner Law Firm. As Will Gardner is trapped and the accusation of AW Investment Company, its reputation is damaged. Very serious, he is no longer suitable to complete such an important negotiation on his behalf.

"How about Diane?" Dile mentioned another managing partner of Lockhard and Gardner's law firm, Diane Lockhard.

"It's not good, I don't want to make the relationship with David Geffen and the others.

Song Ya thought about it and rejected it. "Diane’s style is similar to Will Gardner. They are too aggressive. If it weren’t for the money they received from AW Investment Company, Edward wouldn’t have to. Only after seeing Will unlucky did he give up."

"Take the opportunity to kick them?" Dile suggested, "Anyway, their fees are really too expensive, and A+ Audio Company is now in no danger of litigation."

"No."

Song Ya valued not Diane Lockhard or Will Gardner, but Alicia Flock in their law firm, the wife of Cook County State Attorney Peter Flock.

"By the way, let Alicia come over to do this." He had a good impression of the woman, and by the way, he could sell him a good one, in return for his favor for reinstating Cathy's father.

"Okay, I will call her now."

Dile quickly called Alicia to Los Angeles.

"My bottom line is twelve percent."

Song Ya reached out to this beautiful professional woman who always dresses well and has an elegant temperament, "Every time I get 1% more shares, you will get a corresponding commission. Please discuss the specific details with Dilei. Stay in Los Angeles."

"I understand." Alicia smiled and shook hands with him: "In fact, Will is better at handling this kind of affairs."

"It's you. By the way, is Will's case going well?" Song Ya hinted that he didn't want Alicia to get Will over. Of course, under normal circumstances, even if he was in the same room due to interests. Law firms and lawyers cannot have such a noble spirit of'dedication'. Their competition power is greater than cooperation.

"He will be fine." Alicia put her smile away and said categorically.

Song Ya smelled something different from the other person's expression and words. Could it be that Peter, you too...

Don't say anything, be strong!

"That's good, sit down."

Forget it, now is not the time to delve into this kind of thing, "I think Dile has explained the basic situation to you clearly, right?"

"Yes."

Alicia’s level of business is still okay, "I think you are in a three-way game, right? DTS must want to pay the least equity and get the most financing, while David Geffen and the others have to pay the least money. Get the most equity, and we hope that they can cooperate successfully and pay the least equity on their own side."

"Your summary is correct." Song Ya reminded her, "but the aggressiveness must not be too strong. I don't want to be the bad guy, understand? Spielberg's movie was launched in August, so delaying time is a negotiation strategy. It may be very effective, but it must be used very carefully. I repeat, I don’t want to be the bad guy, and I don’t want any of the investors in the A round to have enemies."

"I understand, thank you for trusting APLUS for me."

"Yes, say hello to Peter for me."

After explaining all this, Dile temporarily stayed in Los Angeles and Alicia was responsible for the tripartite negotiation. Song Ya took the others on the long-distance flight to the book under the arrangement of Sony Columbia Records to continue his first announcement. On the trip, I didn’t even have time to meet DTS founder Terry Beard.

Record sales are not only a proof of status, but also a source of money. Otherwise, why would David Geffen say hello to himself in advance?Song Ya clearly knows that the expected cash income and financing ability of A coffee star's big album sales are the key to the other party's politeness.

"Of course, if it weren't for Apocalypse, I wouldn't buy any DTS to take the lead. It seems necessary to continue to tap the potential of Apocalypse content."

On the plane, Song Ya focused on the original MV of Apocalypse in his mind.