Chapter 124: Angelina Jolie
Anti-virus software, in the western market in the early 21st century, can be described as turbulent.
The battle for market share is more intense than the browser war between Microsoft and Netscape.
Symantec, McAfee, Red Umbrella, Norton Anti-Virus, Bitdefender, Kaspersky...
These are all Internet anti-virus software giants in the world after entering the 21st century.
Even though it has not yet entered the 21st century, in the United States of America in the late 1990s, a group of anti-virus software companies dedicated to network detection and killing have quietly risen their fighting momentum. They have used all means to suppress their opponents and grab market share.
Of course, Zhuke knows the future of McAfee!
The world's second largest antivirus software;
The annual turnover exceeds 5 billion U.S. dollars;
has more than 300 million users worldwide;
In 2010, Intel Corporation purchased McAfee at a sky-high price of $7.7 billion. This is the largest acquisition of Intel Corporation since entering the 21st century;
After entering the Datianchao market, he signed an agreement with Lenovo, and the pre-installed "Dr. Peng" anti-virus software also gained a reputation.
Such a giant company, how did Zhu Ke never hear of it in his previous life?
Therefore, after the end of the Internet Exchange Summit that day, I entrusted private lawyer Zhang Wei to find an investigation company to investigate the current anti-virus software market in detail.
Within two days, Zhu Ke received an investigation report.
"Huo!"
"It seems that the most powerful anti-virus software right now is Symantec, a personal version with a unit price of US$99, and an enterprise version with an annual fee of at least US$20,000. They have sold a lot, and the annual turnover is about to exceed 100 million. ."
"And, it just received 200 million US dollars in cash from venture capital companies. This huge amount of cash is enough to make it beat dozens or hundreds of anti-virus software companies."
Zhuke couldn't help but sigh after reading the information.
"McAfee's development is now suppressed, and it is in a state of extreme lack of liquidity. This is my opportunity to enter the market."
......
a week later.
Zhuke was well prepared and started to contact McAfee proactively. In fact, just as Zhu Ke expected, McAfee was extremely short of funds.
As the so-called "one willing to fight, one willing to endure", after only a few negotiations, the two parties reached an agreement on the purchase of shares.
Zhuke spent $1,000 to acquire a 15% stake in McAfee at a price 20% higher than the market price.
Of course, this funding is far less than the $200 million that Symantec has just acquired, but it is enough for McAfee, who believes in a steady and steady strategy, to tide over the current difficulties.
200 million dollars?
is to sell McAfee as a whole, not worth $200 million!
At least, McAfee President George Samenuk is very satisfied with this transaction.
The Internet virus in the late 1990s was not as rampant as since then. But by the beginning of the 21st century, thousands of viruses were born almost every day, arbitrarily infringing on users' computer security. Although anti-virus software companies are well-known, they have not yet become network necessities, so now is the best time to start.
10 million dollars to win 15% of McAfee shares, I have to say that Zhuke has made a lot of money!
Even if Zhuke does nothing in the future, this share alone will make Zhuke a billionaire man.
"Perfect!"
"I'm really a little clever ghost, I dug another gold mine!"
Zhuke danced and sang at home.
Shaolin Kungfu is good~ Really good~ I am Tietou Kungfu~ You are the Vajra Kungfu~
...
After entering mid-September, Zhuke, who had not rested for a few days, started busy work again.
Ms. Donna, President of UPN Television Network, reported to Zhu Ke on the finished "America's Got Talent" program.
"Boss, the first season of "God Talent Show" has all ended. 14 episodes, the average number of subscribers to each episode is 45 million, and the finals created 60 million subscriptions. This result is enough to be ranked The top three North American cable TV subscriptions." Ms. Donna said excitedly.
Zhuke nodded, "The number of subscribers should be quite a lot, right?"
"Of course. The number of paid monthly subscription members on UPN's official website has reached 40 million." Donna said loudly.
Fuck!
At this moment, I was shocked when I saw Zhu Ke who had seen many winds and waves!
This Nima is all money!
The price of monthly membership is not high, only 4 US dollars, but 40 million monthly members are scary, which means that the income of paid members alone is as high as 160 million US dollars.
"It's more profitable than advertising fees!"
Zhuke immediately thought of another cable TV channel trump card-HBO!
Warner's HBO, which is known as pornography, has created an advertising-free commercial broadcast model. It relies on subscription members without advertising and can earn a lot of money every year.
I have to say that the profitability of variety shows is simply appalling!
In just a few months, Zhuke made at least US$150 million after removing the expenses and taxes on the "Talent Show" project!
"No wonder that later, whether it was the United States, the Great China, or even the world's TV stations, they were always happy to engage in variety shows, it is because variety shows can make money!"
In the following time, Zhu Ke and Donna talked about the follow-up development of UPN.
TV drama project;
New variety show;
UPN brand promotion, and other topics ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ launched a plan.
The next afternoon.
Zuke rushed to Wald Pictures again without stopping.
"Hi, Shamaran, long time no see!"
"Hi, Mr. Wald, you are a rare guest. As the producer of "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural", you haven't been to the shooting scene once."
Director M·Night·Samaran, looked at Zhu Ke quite bitterly.
However, for Zhu Ke, whose skin is thicker than the city wall, it is absolutely useless: "Samalan, what you say is too much. Although I didn't show up on the set, but you ask yourself, how much support I give you? Looking at the major film companies in Hollywood, do you have a company boss who supports me like this?"
Suddenly, Shamaran was dumb.
In fact, this is indeed the case. Zhu Ke, the famous producer, still attaches great importance to "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural".
Even Zhuke has never been to the shooting scene once, but every few days, Zhuke will inevitably intervene in the film scenes that have already been shot and give some guidance. Just revising the opinions, Zhu Ke wrote seven or eight work notes.
Can Zhuke not take it seriously? !
Buddy, that is the movie that earned 600 million dollars in the world in the original time and space!
"Okay, two people, stop talking, let's enter the theater and take a look at the film."
At this moment, Victor came over.
At the same time, Victor didn't come here alone. There were two men and a woman behind him. They were the heroes and heroines of "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural".
Actor in the film: Bruce Willis;
Actress: Angelina Jolie;
Zhuke's eyes narrowed, and he stayed on Angelina Jolie for a few seconds. I have to say that Zhu Ke is still a little interested in her.
