Rebirth

After the phone call with Murdoch, Li Feng would not take it seriously, but Li Feng did not expect that Murdoch would say this at all, but it was really beyond his expectation.

Obviously, there are real rumors about Barry Diller and Murdoch's disagreement, and Li Feng doesn't care about their grievances, as long as it does not involve Tianyu Media, after all, this is a private matter of others.

"Haha..., okay..., Barry, what do you think about the shares of Sky Broadcasting Corporation?"

"As far as I know, News Corp. owns more than 30% of Sky Broadcasting Corporation. In fact, Murdoch has been seeking to control Sky Broadcasting Corporation over the years, but shareholders have no intention of selling. After all, Sky Broadcasting Corporation has been performing well. The largest television station in the UK and a huge brand reputation in the world."

After thinking about it, Barry Diller didn't reply directly. Instead, he began to help explain it, giving a brief explanation of the Sky Broadcasting Company's situation.

"Then do you think I should agree to Murdoch and fulfill him?"

"BOSS, it depends on what you think. In fact, Vivendi also intends to acquire shares in Sky Broadcasting Corporation. It wants to be a newly emerging media group. Vivendi will not let go of its home in Europe. Opportunities for shares of Sky Broadcasting Corporation."

"Right, having said so much, how many shares are there, and what is the value according to the market value of Sky Broadcasting Corporation today?" Li Feng also knew that such a major event could be decided without a forehead, so he asked with a smile.

"Hehe..., the shares are not many, only about 5%, and the value is not cheap, at least 500 million US dollars."

I have to say that TV networks are really valuable. The previous acquisitions cost several hundred million yuan. I didn't expect that only a small share of the two TV broadcasting companies would be able to recover most of the investment.

...

"Wow..., it's not that you just need to sell the shares of these two TV stations and buy half of the money from EMI Films." Li Feng's eyes lit up, and then he replied jokingly.

"If you really think so, it's actually not bad. Our acquisition of EMI is to improve MGM's global distribution channels. To be honest, we didn't know that EMI had such high-quality assets before." Frank also Responded with a smile.

"It always feels a pity to sell."

"BOSS, our interactive TV network has actually reached its peak in the United States. Several major TV networks will not allow a super TV network to emerge in the United States. Instead, you can consider cooperating with Murdoch.

There was news that CBS was going to sell before, but unfortunately, we came to contact and were directly rejected, as if Viacom acquired CBS.

Therefore, I think we don’t have to sell the shares. We can consider cooperating with Murdoch and entrust the shares to him to further control Sky Broadcasting Company. Rupert is old after all. If we still want to be on the TV network In terms of development, maybe after Rupert retires, we can also seek News Corp’s television network, and now we can also have a good relationship with Rupert first.

In other words, Rupert's shares in News Corporation are only about 30%. It is not like you, the BOSS, absolutely controlling.If Rupert really retires, according to the capabilities of Rupert's sons, those shareholders of News Corp will never let the Murdoch family continue to control News Corp. This may be your opportunity to BOSS."

Barry Diller thought of a new direction and explained to Li Feng.

Obviously, Barry's meaning is obvious, Li Feng's age advantage is too great, Murdoch is indeed old, Li Feng can afford it.

...

It is unlikely that Murdoch’s sons want to succeed Murdoch smoothly. After all, the abilities of Murdoch’s sons, Li Feng, Barry, and Frank, who are several Hollywood giants, can’t be clearer. , The ability is really so-so. Every time the old fox Murdoch helps wipe his butt.

"BOSS, I think Barry’s proposal is good. For example, you can sign a friendly agreement with Murdoch. In case Murdoch’s News Corporation does not have a good successor, you can have priority to acquire and start with the shares of Murdoch family. What? That would be perfect." Frank echoed with his eyes.

"It's not bad..."

Hearing what Barry Diller said, Li Feng was really shaken in his heart.

Seriously speaking, Li Feng’s interactive television network has become the second largest television network in the United States. In addition to the nearly 50 local television stations acquired from the acquisition, it also merged with the satellite television company originally owned by Hughes Electronics. DirectTV.

DirectTV is the largest satellite TV company in the United States. It has 12 million users in the United States. It was originally acquired by Murdoch in 2002. However, Hughes was acquired by Li Feng before, and Li Feng would naturally not take it. Sold, merged directly with the Interactive TV Company and integrated into the TV network.

Because of this, in addition to a few major TV networks in the United States today, Li Feng’s interactive TV company is already the No. 1 TV network under the name, but unfortunately, the scale has reached the top now, and the major TV networks are also Began to suppress the interactive television network.

The more I think about it, the more Li Feng feels that Barry Diller’s proposal is good. If Murdoch’s sons are not as capable as Lao Tzu after Murdoch’s old age, perhaps it would be very lively when he was facing News Corporation’s power struggle.

If I secretly intervened at that time, would it be possible to directly acquire News Corporation or something? If I could control News Corporation, then I would be a bully.

...

It's a pity that Li Feng really didn't know at this time. He could only be blamed for his rebirth and it would be too early. Similarly, Li Feng could only be blamed on an ordinary citizen in his previous life. In fact, the previous news group was split in 2013.

The entire News Corporation is divided into two. One is the news publishing business, including newspapers, magazines and other publishing and distribution businesses. It is still under the name of News Corporation. After the split, the market value of this business is only about 5 billion US dollars, and it is facing Difficulties, after all, with the development of the Internet, it is a trend that the paper media is becoming more and more down;

There is also the 20th Century Fox Company, which includes the business of film and television media, which is the big head later.Later, as Rupert Murdoch got old and retired, there was no capable person to succeed the Murdoch family fork. After Li Feng was reborn, 20th Century Fox was actually acquired by Disney.

If Li Feng begins to make arrangements at this time, perhaps the future 20th Century Fox will compete with another Tianyu Media Group under Li Feng. Who knows?!!

Of course, this is built in the future. Who knows when Murdoch is going to retire? Anyway, when Li Feng is reborn, he is still a famous media tycoon in the world.