Chapter 542: Capital has no emotions
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Zhu Ke reprimanded him with a hefty $70 million, and the news that he wanted to acquire Weta Digital spread instantly.
The speed is amazing!
Originally, Vita Digital is now on the cusp of a wave. Zhu Ke's $500 million investment has also detonated the news. Now the strong alliance is definitely not the effect of 1+1=2, but the result of far exceeding "2".
Immediately, a reporter asked at the press conference: "Mr. Wald, this is Molly, a reporter from the New Zealand United Daily News. As far as I know, in the 20th century Fox and Paramount visited Weta Before the digital company, you have led a team to inspect Weta Digital."
"Yes." Zhuke nodded and admitted.
The female reporter Molly asked: "Then, why did you not open the acquisition offer until today?"
As soon as this problem came out, the whole press conference was quiet.
The reporters from the media who were still a little noisy also waited quietly for Zhu Ke's answer. After all, they were quite interested in it.
Zhu Ke smiled and said: "When acquiring a company, shouldn't I do more research? I am now asking for an acquisition. Is there a problem?"
After a pause, he said: "Of course, I know you want to ask, why would I announce the news when the dust is about to settle for companies such as 20th Century Fox and Paramount?"
The female reporter Molly nodded immediately.
Others nodded.
Zhu Ke spread his hands: "There is no influence between the two, right."
Female reporter Molly: "..."
She felt like she was being tricked by Zhuke.
Zhuke smiled without saying a word. The female reporter Molly dug a hole for Zhu Ke and asked some guidance, but who is Zhu Ke, a proper old world, and has been tested by the media for a long time.
Soon, the press conference was over.
However... the storm has just begun!
After the press conference, the 20th Century Fox, Paramount, John Doer and other investor teams convened meetings as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures.
The easiest is of course Weta Digital!
Richard Taylor said cheerfully: "Peter, we have to open a bottle of champagne tonight to celebrate."
Peter Jackson hurriedly nodded and laughed: "Man, you are too right. Zhuke Wald personally intervened in the end, indicating that he is optimistic about us. As a result, our Weta Digital is even more valuable! "
After speaking, the two immediately opened a bottle of champagne and drank it, regardless of other people's shocked eyes.
"When I bought this bottle of wine for $20,000 in 1994, I wanted to drink it more than once, but it was too expensive. But now it’s different! It won’t be long before we will be both. Multimillionaire."
Richard Taylor was a little emotional.
After drinking a glass of wine, Jackson also sighed: "At the beginning of the company's establishment, we only had one computer, and the only people were me and you."
The development of Weta Digital has not been smooth sailing!
“Today, there are as many as 120 full-time employees in the entire company, and more than 80 temporary recruits. A large group of Hollywood giants and Wall Street people open up to 50 million, 60 million, 70 million, and even more. "
"Until now, I have a dreamlike feeling."
Jackson looked at the old man and said with a smile: "I believe that after the release of "Lord of the Rings", we at Weta Digital will rise rapidly even without these giants' acquisitions. However, I think being acquired is more pros and cons."
Whether it is Jackson or Richard, they do not exclude the company from being acquired.
Without it, the special effects company is burning too much!
They are almost unable to support the company.
......
At 8 o'clock that evening.
In the hotel where Zhuke stayed, he met Lachlan Murdoch, the eldest son of the Murdoch family.
"Before you speak, let me ask you first, did you come to see me because of your own wishes or your father's intentions?" Zhu Ke said straightforwardly.
As soon as his voice fell, Lachlan's complexion suddenly changed.
"I see, your father Rupert asked you to come, so let's just say it." Zhuke lay down on the back of the sofa with a grin, his whole body relaxed.
Despise him? Lewen Novel
No!
It's because Lachlan Murdoch is not qualified to have an equal dialogue with Zhu Ke!
When it comes to assets, net worth, and social influence, Zhu Ke is much stronger than Lachlan, and he is even no worse than his father Murdoch, especially in terms of personal net worth.
Lachlan took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and said, "You are right. I don't want to see you, my father insisted on letting me come."
Zhuke nodded.
"Mr. Wald, if you want to acquire Weta Digital, we at News Corp. are also optimistic. My father meant that cooperation brings both benefits." Lackland said.
Zhu Ke squinted his eyes.
The so-called "cooperation will benefit both" refers to the joint investment of the two parties, joint acquisition of Weta Digital, and sharing of shares. Of course, who is the dominant player, this needs to be discussed separately.
......
Two days later.
"what?"
"Can you say that again!"
John Durr's expression changed suddenly.
"Sir, just now, Wald Pictures, a subsidiary of Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, and 20th Century Fox Pictures, a subsidiary of News Corporation, formally announced the joint acquisition of Weta Digital!" A Wall Street person said solemnly.
As soon as these words came out, the whole team was shocked instantly.
A middle-aged bald-headed man said in astonishment: "They are playing rogues!"
A middle-aged female elite gritted her teeth and said: "Whether it is 20th Century Fox Films or Wald Films, they are Hollywood giants. They themselves are very attractive to special effects companies like Weta Digital, but now What? They are united!"
"This is to drive us out and clear the field directly!"
The combination of Wald Pictures and 20th Century Fox Pictures completely extinguished the idea of investors on Wall Street.
......
A few more days passed.
"Contract, I sign!"
Witnessed by a group of lawyers, Peter Jackson officially signed the acquisition contract on behalf of Weta Digital.
Zhuke smiled: "It should have been so."
Lachlan Murdoch: "In this way, we will be close partners in the future."
20th Century Fox Pictures and Wald Pictures jointly spent US$50 million to acquire 90% of Weta Digital in one fell swoop.
50 million dollars?
Don't doubt, this is the price!
Richard whispered: "Peter, this price is okay, we are not at a loss."
Peter Jackson nodded and said solemnly: "I know, but still a little unwilling. You know that the original price has climbed to 70 million US dollars, 80 million US dollars, but now? Only 50 million US dollars, we have lost a lot. "
The price is less than 10~30 million US dollars, and everyone will be emotional.
However, Peter Jackson is also very helpless!
20th Century Fox Films and Wald Films ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The two companies united and directly drove away a group of Wall Street investors. With the official support of New Zealand, how did Weta Digital resist?
Unless Weta Digital does not want to be on the official support list!
And most importantly, the two companies of 20th Century Fox Pictures and Wald Pictures, Peter Jackson can't afford to offend him.
Even if he has Disney's support, it is of no use.
The strength of the giant company, Peter Jackson's small arms and legs, how to resist?
Zhuke looked at Peter Jackson, who looked resentful, and said in his heart: "If you can't resist, just hold your nose and confess it. Capital has no emotions."
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