Entertainment: The opening and the official announcement of the national goddess

Chapter 880 Press Conference

Seeing everyone like this, Herman cursed secretly in his heart: "When I saw Lao Tzu, everyone was dragged like two to five or eight thousand. Now when I see Mr. Zhang, I immediately laughed so hard that the wrinkles on my face came out, too. It's not a thing anymore."

Of course, Herman only dared to think in his heart, if he really scolded directly, he would be finished.

Zhang Xiao pressed his hands together, and said with a smile: "We are all colleagues, there is no need to be so polite, let's all sit down!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Xiao sat down on the main seat without hesitation, and everyone else also took their seats after he sat down.

"Mr. Zhang, your performance in this financial crisis is really great, you are even better than a stock god!" Raul, a shareholder who owns [-]% of Disney, said flatteringly.

Tris next to him nodded, and said: "Who says it's not? If you look at one thing, even if you lose hundreds of billions of dollars, you don't care. This kind of courage and self-confidence, I dare say that few people in the world can do it." did it."

When Herman heard this, he almost spit out his breakfast.

He remembered clearly that when Disney held the board meeting, these two guys laughed at Zhang Xiao for converting the shares into cash, but now they have changed their course and exaggerated Zhang Xiao's foresight.

Although Zhang Xiao has not participated in the board meeting of Disney, but he has always had his own representative to take notes.

This Raul and Triss laughed at him before, he knew it a long time ago, but he just didn't care.

Now seeing two people filming his horse approval, Zhang Xiao couldn't help it anymore, and said: "I remember someone once said in the board of directors that I am an idiot, and I am willing to lose nearly [-] billion US dollars for a prediction. It's stupid, Mr. Triss, Mr. Lauer, do you know who said it?"

"Pfft!"

A shareholder couldn't hold back when he heard this question, and just laughed out loud.

Everyone else laughed too.

Raul didn't feel embarrassed at all, and said: "Mr. Zhang, it was the two of us who said this. It turns out that the two of us are extremely stupid. We didn't see your deep meaning clearly at the time. Otherwise, we wouldn't have lost so much." damn.",

"That's right!" Terry echoed: "We are convinced of you, and now you will lead our Disney company. I believe that Disney's future will have a bright future."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiao stared at the two guys with wide eyes, feeling sincere respect for them.

Expert!
This is the peerless master who can really use his face as his butt!

I have met all kinds of people in the circle, but in terms of the thickness of the skin, absolutely no one can compare with these two guys.

Zhang Xiao gave a thumbs up and said, "You two, I am convinced of you."

Everyone naturally knew the meaning of Zhang Xiao's words and laughed again.

Zhang Xiao said: "Okay, now let's get down to business, this time I came here to find out that our Disney company has fallen into a situation where we can't even get the money for filming, and the reason is that we shareholders divide up all the money we earn. gone."

"Everyone, Disney is a cornucopia that can flow for a long time. As long as it develops step by step, it will become a giant multinational company sooner or later."

"The main purpose of this board meeting is to solve Disney's liquidity problem. If you have any opinions, let us know!"

When the thirteen shareholders heard what Zhang Xiao said, everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but no one spoke.

Zhang Xiao looked at Tris and said, "Mr. Tris, you are now the second largest shareholder of Disney, so let's talk about it first!"

Tris said with a sad face, "Mr. Zhang, it's not that we don't know that Disney needs money for its development, and it's not that we don't know that Disney has huge potential. The main reason is that after this financial crisis, our company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and there is really no money left. Come in with the money!"

Others chimed in:
"My company used to have a market capitalization of 560 billion US dollars, but now I only have less than 100 billion in profits, and the loan is more than 200 billion. How can I get the money?"

"I'm not much better than you. My hundreds of cargo ships are still lying in the port."

"The bank urges me to pay back the money every day. If I have money, how can I be angry with them!"

"···"

Hearing everyone's discussion, Zhang Xiao said lightly: "I understand what everyone said, and the sum is that there is no money, right!"

Everyone nodded.

Zhang Xiao continued: "Then let me ask again, is anyone willing to take out the shares and sell them to me?"

Everyone looked at me again, and I looked at you, but no one spoke.

Everyone is not a fool. We all know that as long as Disney survives this hurdle, the company's stock price will definitely skyrocket. Unless it is really a life-and-death situation like Stanford and other shareholders, they will not sell their shares. .

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Herman, tell me about the company's situation!"

Herman coughed, and said: "We have four films that are about to be screened, and the publicity and distribution costs total [-] million US dollars. We are shooting three films. If the company can't spend [-] million next week, then we can only shutdown."

"There are six films waiting to be shot, among which the production cost of the latter two of "The Avengers" is 15 billion US dollars. Mr. Zhang has agreed to direct and invest in these two films, and the production cost of the other four films adds up to 15 billion. dollars."

"In addition, there are workers' salaries, theater maintenance costs, etc., which are about [-] million U.S. dollars per month, while our company's current account is zero."

"This is the status quo of Disney. Let alone development, there is no money to maintain it."

Raul, the shareholder, looked at Zhang Xiao and said, "Mr. Zhang, we all know that you have money, so can't you lend a little to the company?"

"Borrow?" Zhang Xiao was amused, and said, "Mr. Raul, if it was you, would you borrow it?"

Raul was silent.

Zhang Xiaodao: "I'm not fooling you either. My liquidity of more than 3000 billion U.S. dollars has already purchased the stocks of nearly [-] companies. As for the money to buy the shares of Stanford, it's all a loan from Citibank."

Lauer said: "Then what to do, Disney can't continue like this."

Zhang Xiao asked: "Have all the Disney shares in your hands been mortgaged to the bank?"

Everyone nodded.

Zhang Xiaodao: "Mr. Lauer, you own [-]% of the shares, I want to know how much money you mortgaged?"

Raul sighed and said, "25 billion dollars."

Zhang Xiao was taken aback, and said in surprise: "Disney's market value is 200 billion U.S. dollars, and it can lend at least 30 billion U.S. dollars. How can it be so little?"

Raul smiled wryly: "Not only is it less, but the interest rate is also a cup higher than before the financial crisis. If it is not impossible, we will not take out loans at all."

Others also joined in.

"That's right, I have a loan of 12 billion U.S. dollars, and I have to repay 3000 million U.S. dollars every month, which is almost as good as a loan shark."

"Well, if you don't take out a loan, the company will go bankrupt, and you have no choice at all."

"Mr. Zhang, please save us!"

Zhang Xiao coughed and said, "Everyone, I have a solution, which can not only solve the problem that Disney has no profit, but also solve the problem that you have no money."

Everyone quickly asked: "What way?"

Zhang Xiao said: "I can buy all your shares with a market value of 500 billion US dollars. In this way, Disney is my personal company. I will immediately inject capital into it to help Disney develop."

"And you also have working capital. Not only can you repay the loan, but you can also solve your own company's problems."

Hearn, the third largest shareholder, frowned and said, "Mr. Zhang, we will not give up this cornucopia."

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Mr. Hearn, I haven't finished. After the financial crisis, everyone will have money. As long as you want to redeem your shares, I can sell them to you at any time according to the city value at that time." , but the time limit is only three years."

Hearn was silent for a moment, and said: "In addition to selling stocks, if Mr. Zhang can lend me [-] million US dollars at a low interest rate, I don't have any problems here."

Tris patted his thigh and said, "I agree with Mr. Hearn's proposal."

Everyone else nodded.

Zhang Xiao thought for a while, and said: "The loan interest rate given to me by Citibank is similar to that before the financial crisis. I can help you loan out 20.00% of the value of the shares. For example, Mr. Raul, his 45% of the shares can get To [-] billion U.S. dollars, I am helping him borrow [-] million U.S. dollars."

Raul said happily: "If this is the case, that would be great."

Zhang Xiaodao: "Wait a minute, I haven't finished my words yet, you have to mortgage Xiangyin's assets to me, if the value of this assets cannot pass the review of my team, then I'm sorry, I'm not a philanthropist, absolutely Wouldn't do something stupid like that."

Raul said, "No problem!"

Everyone else nodded.

Zhang Xiaodao: "Herman, according to what I just said, immediately ask someone to issue thirteen agreements. Since the matter is too big, everyone can get to know the relevant laws and discuss with my team one by one. maximize."

Everyone was not polite, they all took out their mobile phones and called their subordinates.

It took three full days before Zhang Xiao and the thirteen shareholders signed the share transfer agreement.

The thirteen shareholders own a total of 20.00% of the shares in the fourth degree. Zhang Xiao spent 360 billion US dollars and lent them a low-interest loan of 66 billion US dollars to get the shares in their hands.

After signing the agreement, Zhang Xiao owns 70.00% of Disney's shares, and the other 20.00% are in the secondary market.

After the matter was settled, Herman came to Zhang Xiao's office and asked in confusion: "Boss, why did you spend so much effort to buy the shares in their hands?"

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Do you think Disney, which costs 500 billion US dollars, is very expensive?"

Herman said: "Not expensive, the problem is that they can be redeemed within three years."

Zhang Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "If Disney's market value has doubled during this period of time, do you think they will redeem it? Even if they want to, do they have the ability?"

"Don't forget, they have already mortgaged everything they can mortgage to me, and it is impossible to buy back Disney's shares."

Hearing Zhang Xiao's words, Herman suddenly realized, and said, "I see, boss, you are really amazing."

Zhang Xiao said: "Herman, let's hold a press conference. I want to spread this news to the whole world, so as to strengthen everyone's confidence in Disney."

Herman nodded and said, "Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."

At three o'clock in the afternoon that day, Zhang Xiao held a press conference in a five-star hotel.

More than [-] media reporters came to inquire, including nearly [-] Chinese reporters.

Zhang Xiaodao: "First of all, I would like to thank all the media reporters for coming to our Disney press conference. Secondly, I want to tell you a piece of news."

"I now own 70.00% of Disney's shares and am the sole shareholder of Disney."

boom!
The news was like a depth bomb that detonated directly at the scene.

"Oh my God, how is this possible?"

"Disney has become private, how did Xiao Shen do it?"

"Xiao Shen is Xiao Shen, it's really awesome."

"How much does this cost?"

"···"

Reporters chattered.

Zhang Xiaodao: "Everyone be quiet, if you have any questions, you can ask them."

Reporters raised their hands.

Zhang Xiao was a female reporter for a Huaguo movie channel.

The female reporter stood up and asked, "Mr. Zhang, everyone knows that Disney is a cornucopia. May I ask at what price did you buy Disney? Why did those shareholders agree to sell it to you?"

Zhang Xiao replied straightforwardly: "I bought their shares with a market value of about 500 billion U.S. dollars, and my colleagues gave them a lot of low-interest loans to help their own companies tide over the difficulties. If they have money in the future Now, I can use the city value at that time to sell it to them.”

"In other words, the ultimate ownership of the Disney company is not necessarily you?"

"No!" Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Even if they buy back the shares, I still have more than 50.00% of the shares, occupying empty shares."

"Mr. Zhang, this financial crisis has caused heavy losses to the entire Hollywood. Disney's market value has dropped from 300 billion to less than 1000 billion. Now that you have accepted it, what actions will you take to promote Disney's development?"

Zhang Xiao replied: "You should all know that during this financial crisis, I made some money, and what Disney needs most now is money. Next, I will inject 200 billion US dollars into Disney for filming Film and television works, and the acquisition of some industries that are beneficial to the company.”

"Purpose, within the next ten years, Disney will never have a shortage of liquidity. I hope shareholders will have confidence in me and in Disney."

A reporter asked: "Mr. Zhang, there is news that you will direct the last two films of the "Avengers" series. Is this true?"

"It's true!" Zhang Xiao replied, "If it wasn't for the Disney headquarters, we'd win you and turn it on now."

"Mr. Zhang, what is the budget of these two films?"

"There is no upper limit!" Zhang Xiao replied domineeringly: "As long as it can make the movie more exciting, I don't care how much it costs."

"Wow!"

"Shen Xiao is so powerful!"

"Looking forward to the final two Avengers films taking the world by storm."

"···"

The reporters at the scene once again discussed heatedly.

Zhang Xiao coughed, interrupted their discussion, and said, "My friends from the press, today is the press conference at the Disney headquarters, not the "Avengers" movie press conference. Please don't get sidetracked!"

"Anyone else want to ask?"

"Xiao Shen, there is a saying in Huaguo that once the emperor and the courtiers, will there be any changes in the top management of the Disney company?"

Zhang Xiao waved his hand and said with a smile: "First of all, I am not the emperor, and they are not courtiers. Secondly, the rapid development of the Disney company in recent years is due to the efforts of Herman and other high-level executives. As long as they can work as usual , I will definitely not change people, on the contrary, I will give them a salary increase."

(End of this chapter)