Reborn Wealth America

Chapter 337: Paramount Gets It

Buffett said, "To judge the pros and cons of a company, I only look at whether it has pricing power. Sometimes the CEO's name and name are not in my consideration at all."

This sentence is replaced by Abel's words: "The ownership of a company, I only look at its control and the proportion of shares. The board members or even the chairman of the board, who are they? It is not in my consideration at all! "

If you lose some false names.

You can make a name for the company at a very small price, and you can attract outstanding talents, so what's the harm in abandoning these false names?

The exchange of an honorary director of Paramount for two 20 million US dollars of Robert Downey Jr. is a loss-making business for those who value the company's board of directors.

But for Abel.

This is definitely a big profit.

If anyone else is willing to drop their pay and participate in future Paramount films, the price will be a position similar to Paramount's honorary director.

He is absolutely willing.

Of course.

Ning Que not abuse.

Such positions of nominal directors are considered valuable when the number is scarce.If there are more, and even the entire Hollywood is such an honorary director, then it is worthless.

Can get this kind of treatment.

Not to mention reaching the top level of Robert Downey Jr., at least he must be a first-line big coffee, such as Xiao Tang not far away.

but……

If it is a beautiful woman, such as Gail Gadot next to it, or Anne Hathaway next to it, or Emma Watson where Anne Hathaway is another place.

If they want.

You can get such treatment.Not to mention the responsibilities of Viacom's executive director of Elizabeth, at least a nominal director of Paramount's level is fine.

As for the price to be paid.

Any adult will understand.

Abel and Robert Downey Jr. have just reached an agreement. When he wants to continue talking with Gal Gadot, the Golden Hall of the Central Hilton Hotel has been transformed into a conference hall. The front row is above the two teams. personnel.

The one on the left is invested by Oasis, led by Alvertley and Rana, and some accounting and legal teams.

On the right is Viacom’s CEO and COO, followed by a group of legal and accounting teams.

Two teams of personnel.

At about the same speed.

Walk to the conference table that was set up for signing the contract above, find the seats with their names on them, and sit down.

More than ten seconds passed.

The smiling general manager of Oasis Investment, Alvertley picked up the microphone in front of him and tested the sound.

Speak.

"Welcome to everyone..."

"Today, whether it is investing in Oasis, Viacom, or Paramount, it is an extremely important day!"

"Because after a series of friendly negotiations, Viacom Group is ready to sell Paramount to Oasis Investment at the current market price!"

"Please come here. The first is for you to witness this important day. The second is that after the exchange of contracts, I will temporarily announce a series of new plans for the new Paramount as the acting president of Paramount! "

"This plan is closely related to everyone!"

There was a brief pause following Alvertley's opening remarks.

The meeting scene in the golden hall of the Central Hilton Hotel was transformed into a warm applause.

Those big-name celebrities who were invited to come, after the flick of Abel just now, showed great interest in the appearance of the new Paramount.

For a new capital giant to enter the media industry, it also has to become the parent company of one of Hollywood's six largest companies.

It's like a new giant crocodile entering the pond of Hollywood.This kind of thing is extremely unpleasant to other predators who originally lived in this pond, because they want to grab food with them.

But for those little shrimps.

The appearance of a new big crocodile will cause the death of a batch of small shrimps.However, the battle between big crocodiles and big crocodiles can often create floating corpses that fill many small shrimps. This is a kind of welfare for small shrimps at the bottom of the food chain.

As long as you are not involved in the battle between predators, you become a victim.Such things often mean opportunities for the little shrimps.

After the applause.

Arfurt’s gentlemanly demeanor, bent over and said with a smile: “Next, I would like to invite Viacom’s CEO Mr. Philip and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Thomas to speak!”

There was another round of applause.

Just this kind of applause, the two representatives of Viacom would not like it.

Don't like it, don't like it.

You can't really stop talking.

That would be really rude.They are not Redstone, they are just representatives and managers, and they are not qualified to do anything too outrageous.

President Philip had to stand up.

Picked up the microphone in front of him.

"I don't think I have much to say. I am here today only on behalf of Viacom and Mr. Redstone."

He turned to look at Alvertley.

Poker face.

"I think we can start."

"Of course! Of course! Of course!"

Alvertly smiled, completely opposite to the other's expression, after all, his boss was the winner.

Alvertley looked down, searched for a while among the crowd, and finally found his boss between Anne Hathaway and Gal Gadot.

He saw the boss nod to himself.

Alvertley was determined.

Hurriedly said: "Then since Mr. Philip is in such a hurry, I think the agreement to sign the contract can officially begin!"

"let's start……"

Alvertley told the legal team and the accounting team between the two parties.

Then the legal team and the accounting team of both parties quickly began to check the contract that had been prepared on the desktop. Amidst intense whispers, the contract inspection was quickly completed.

After all, it's actually just a scene. The real secret trading and open fights have long been resolved under the table.In the history of business, there is rarely a situation in which someone repents when the contract is signed.

If you really do that.

It's really an endless situation.

About ten minutes later.

Whether it is the legal team of Oasis Investment or Viacom's legal team, they have determined that there is no problem with the contract on the desktop, and it is a contract that has been agreed between the two parties.

Ever since...

Everything is logical.

Oasis Investment is represented by Alvertley, and Viacom is represented by the CEO and COO, each signing the company's statutory articles of association on the contract.

Determined one of the six major Hollywood.

Paramount's new ownership.

Contract provisions.

1. Oasis Investment will purchase 91.33% of Paramount and its theaters from Viacom at a market price of US$8 billion.

2. After Paramount separated from Viacom, within three years, if you choose a partner in the industry, you must choose other companies under Viacom as your first choice.

3. All current cooperation between Paramount and Viacom must continue within one year.

4. In the ongoing projects of Paramount, Viacom has participated in the investment, and must guarantee Viacom's interests after the separation.

5. The funds of Green State Investment to acquire Paramount must be used in cash and transferred to Viacom’s account within 15 days.

6. Viacom will...

The entire contract, various details, various conditions.There are more than 100 items in total. The ones listed above are only the most important and core ones.

All responsibilities and obligations are carefully divided under the calculations of the legal team and accounting team of Jinrui on both sides for the all-encompassing treaty of the other parties.

This kind of large group and large company contract, whether it is an acquisition or a merger, the details will often go down to the ownership of a cup between the two companies.

In terms of property.

European and American laws must always be calculated clearly.

Although sometimes.In order to calculate the ownership of a small project, the money from the legal team and the accounting team is often higher than the investment of the project...

Like this time.

With this contract alone, the remuneration paid by both parties for hiring their own legal team and accounting team totaled more than $1 million.

After signing the contract in triplicate.

Albertelli reached out to Viacom’s CEO with a smile on his face:

"Happy cooperation!"

Thomas Dooley, the chief operating officer of Viacom, turned around and left without killing him.

CEO Philip Daoshi smiled bitterly, and shook hands with Albertley, "I hope that Paramount, under the leadership of Lizhou Investment, can regain the brilliance that the six Hollywood should have!"

"Do your part!"

Alvertley answered in the affirmative.

Mr. CEO took a deep look at Alvertley, then turned to look at Abel who was "communication" with Gal Gadot below, and said softly, "Goodbye!"

Viacom's team headed by him quickly left the golden hall of the Central Hilton Hotel.

Leave the team of Oasis Investment.

And the big-name celebrities below, as well as the media reporters who clicked in the rear, and the sound of shooting with long guns and short cannons kept ringing.

With the development of the Internet and increasingly advanced communication technology, news of Paramount’s change of ownership from Viacom will spread throughout the world in a very short time.

After Viacom's team completely left.

Alvertley opened his hands, smiled and looked down, and said loudly, "Next! It's time for New Paramount!"

His response was warm applause from below.

There was no whistle. After all, this was a serious occasion, except for media reporters.Those Hollywood big-name stars will not surrender their status and join an ordinary audience.

The applause rang for dozens of seconds before disappearing.

"All right!"

Alvertley was very acquainted.

He was polite, a butler like an English gentleman from the British Isles, bent slightly in the direction of his boss, and stretched out his hand to make an invitation:

"Next about some of the new Paramount plans, there will be our respected Mr. Sefrosa, my boss. Mr. Chairman of Oasis Investment, give us some simple explanations!"

In response to his move.

It was more enthusiastic applause, and it was far more enthusiastic than any previous time.Those big-name Hollywood stars who were originally calm, at this time also clapped very cooperatively, enthusiastically like small fans.

Robert Downey Jr. even stood up very face-to-face, rubbing his hands between his mouth, making a few sharp whistles, behaving more enthusiastically than anyone.

Abel smiled and gave him a hug.

It is worthy of being able to become the highest paid actor in the world overnight from the identity of a drug addict. This emotional intelligence and this kind of temperament that can be willing to be sassy at a critical moment, it is no wonder that after the prodigal son returned to gold, he was able to achieve such a success.

Winner.

Really none is a fluke.

After hugging Robert Downey Jr., Abel suddenly smiled at Gal Gadot next to him and said, "Iron Man gave me a hug. Our dear Wonder Woman, can you give me a hug too? ?"

Gal Gadot was taken aback.

How can it be done like the Oscars?Before going up to accept the award, you have to hug the people around you.

She dared not respond.

Today this time, it will definitely be reported as a real scandal by media reporters and paparazzi.This can be done without a hug. If you hug this time, it is estimated that tomorrow the newspapers will be able to say that she is about to divorce.

Just do not accept the words.

The eyes of the many big-name celebrities around me made Gal Gadot uncomfortable, and she could only lower her head: "Please go up! Mr. Sefrosa..."

Abel was a little disappointed.

Unexpectedly, Wonder Woman really valued her own family.

But in this case.

Wield his hoe and dig up the corner of the wall.

It's more interesting.

He shrugged, not paying attention.Moving in the other direction, ready to go to the front desk to say something.

Unexpectedly.

When passing by Anne Hathaway on the left, she who was applauding suddenly stood up with a smile, gave him a big hug, and said with a smile: "Sefrosa! Hollywood needs a new Paramount like this. The entry of power!"

Hugs are at your touch.

But it made Abel feel that Hollywood is most like Audrey He's own material at present!

did not expect.

It's really big!

I don’t know if it’s because of having a baby or breastfeeding...

"Thank you!"

Abel smiled and thanked.

He took another few steps.

But I didn't expect Emma Watson next to Anne Hathaway to also stand up.

However, this little Hermione witch did not give him a hug like Anne Hathaway, but stretched out her hand: "I am Emma Watson, Hello, Mr. Sefrosa."

Abel raised his eyebrows.

"Hello... beautiful Lady Hermione..."

shake hands.

The same is a touch.

Anne Hathaway once had another fate and met at a high-end reception jointly organized by Wells Fargo Bank and Time Warner.

But Emma Watson.

This is the goddess in the hearts of many people all over the world, and it was the first time Abel saw herself.