I’m in Hollywood

Chapter 587

Elizabeth and Julia came out of the villa with breakfast and came to the round table, just to see Eric's slight frown.

Putting a breakfast at Eric's hand, Elizabeth whispered, "What's wrong?"

Eric put the newspaper under the laptop to make room for it, took a sip of warm milk and said: "There is a small situation in the acquisition negotiations in New York."

Elizabeth whispered, involved in the acquisition negotiations of ab TV network, she knew that she should not continue to ask, although there is no other thought in Elizabeth, even if I know something from Eric’s mouth, I will never go around. Said, but she is very clear that her old man can't wait for Eric's plans to acquire the other three TV networks all yellow, so the Firefly TV department is likely to continue to cooperate with Fox TV network, so Elizabeth feels that this suspicion is necessary of.

However, Julia didn't know Elizabeth's mind. She didn't have such scruples. She sat down next to Eric and curiously asked, "What happened?"

"Ab is concerned that the high debt of fireflies after the merger will increase the burden on the company, requiring fireflies to reduce the proportion of bond issuance, and raise funds through listing."

Elizabeth, who listened quietly, raised her eyebrows slightly. Although she did not know the detailed acquisition plan of the fireflies, she also knew that if the fireflies successfully completed the ab network, the market value would easily exceed 30 billion US dollars, but the long-term debt may be only about 10 billion. . In terms of conversion, the debt ratio is only 30%. Such a debt ratio is not high for any big company, and even can play a very good tax avoidance effect. Ab's request for such a request is definitely not for the purpose of worrying about the firefly's debt burden, and more likely to weaken Eric's control of fireflies as much as possible after the merger.

Although Elizabeth immediately understood the intention of ab, Julia apparently did not understand some of the financial terms in Eric's mouth, though. Julia also found the point of interest with ease and asked: "When you buy ab, how much debt will you owe?"

"Plus the accumulated debt, about $10 billion."

Julia grinned in surprise. Said: "So much, if this is the case, I think it is still... that listing is better."

Eric smiled and shook his head, saying nothing.

Elizabeth said: "Julia, this is not the case. After the completion of the merger, according to the future market value of new fireflies may exceed 30 billion US dollars, 10 billion US dollars is only equivalent to 30% of the debt, many large companies have a debt ratio To be much higher than 30%, the ultimate goal of the ab TV network is to get the fireflies to go public, not to reduce debt."

"Oh, I don't understand too much. However, even if this $10 billion is still in ten years, it is estimated that there will be interest. According to the firefly's profit this year, even if ab is added, isn't it..." Julia said As she said, she couldn’t help but spit out her tongue. She realized that this was obviously impossible. Otherwise, how can a company like Elizabeth say that the debt ratio is higher than that of fireflies?

"Of course it is not like this," Elizabeth did not mind Julia's ignorance. Instead, she talked about it: "According to the $10 billion and 5% annual debt, the firefly's first year of repayment of the principal and Interest may be $1.5 billion, of course, as the debt ratio decreases. This number will be less and less. It is calculated according to the first year of $1.5 billion. This money is not from the net profit, but from the enterprise. The revenue is allocated as the operating cost of the enterprise, just like this year. Although the total net profit of fireflies and ab TV network is only 1.5 billion US dollars, the total operating income of the two companies is close to 20 billion US dollars, and the 1.5 billion US dollars still It can play a tax avoidance role, according to the corporate income tax of about 35% in North America, of which $52.5 billion of the $1.5 billion was originally owned by the IRS. Fireflies themselves are worth less than $1 billion to pay off their debts." Elizabeth looked at Eric with a smile, and some gloating: "Of course, such a high debt, if the performance of fireflies in the future can not continue to grow at a high speed, even if Just stop, you will definitely have trouble."

Julia didn't know much about Elizabeth's speed and mixed with a series of digital analysis. Instead, she heard the last sentence and looked at Eric with some concern.

"It doesn't matter, if I go bankrupt in the future, I can still eat soft rice." Eric said with a smile, and reached out and touched the face of Julia, who was worried.

Elizabeth looked at Julia's subconsciously squinting her eyes and put her face on Eric's palm. She made a disgusting expression and said with a small hand and flies: "I really can't stand you."

After breakfast, Elizabeth hurried to drive to work in Century City. Julia went to her accountant with Emma in accordance with Eric’s instructions last night.

Eric had breakfast and called to talk to Kasenberg about something to open his e-mail. Since hotmail, Allen has no need to personally send Eric documents, many things. It can be solved by email, and people around Eric are getting used to contacting Eric via email.

After reading the emails accumulated yesterday, the time is already more than nine o'clock. Eric will pack the laptop and put it back in Elizabeth's room. He is going to find a car in the girl's garage to go to Prea Vista, his move. The phone ringing will ring.

The phone was called by Amy Pascal. The two talked on the phone and Eric hung up.

An hour later, Eric drove a clumsy white Chevrolet business car in a seafood restaurant on Venice Beach.

Amy Pascal and Drew have been waiting here.

"Eric," Drew rushed over and hugged Eric, saw the Chevrolet that Eric stopped in the parking lot, and subconsciously said: "When did you buy this car, the vision was really bad." However, when the voice just fell, Xiao Nizi realized that it might be a woman's car, licking her mouth, and when Eric and Amy Pascal finished greeting, they took him to the restaurant.

Lunch is still early in time, and it may have been ordered long ago. Three people sat down at the table, and the waiter just gave Eric a cup of coffee and walked away quietly.

Eric did not drink coffee, pushing the coffee cup to the side. Asked: "Have you got a few?"

Amy Pascal took a folder from the bag and said: "Three, "Spider-Man", "Fantastic Four" and "The Hulk" copyright owners have agreed to the transfer agreement, with "Captain America" The 21st Century Film Company insisted on the 30% injection of the "Museum of the Museum" and the same proportion of the subsequent sequels, they are always willing to give in. So if you want to agree, you have to make a decision. However, Eric, I don't recommend to agree. Otherwise, although the copyright has already been obtained, the other three companies will be very dissatisfied. They only get 20% of the capital injection, and the sequel is only 10%. Right. All of them chose the special movie "Museum of the Museum"."

Eric listened to Amy's explanation and looked down at the copyright transfer agreement. In addition to "Spider-Man", the other two are also superheroes in the line of Marvel, but the adaptation of the original time and space is not too successful. . However, as long as "Spider-Man" is at hand. When I watched the Avengers series in the original time and space, Eric’s most cold is the Captain of the United States. If he really can’t get it back, let the captain of the United States hide in the Avengers, Ereli. Ke does not believe that there is no cooperation with other superheroes. The so-called 21st century film company can play tricks. When the company is surprised, the copyright of "Captain America" ​​will return automatically sooner or later.

Eric didn't know much about the amazing superhero system. After reading the three transfer agreements, he asked: "Is there anything else?"

Amy Pascal looked at Eric. Laughing: "There is a blade warrior. I bought it in the new line a few years ago. I just arrived at the end of this year. If the firefly wants to keep the copyright, I will either negotiate with the company or renew the contract. Out of it, it’s almost gone, yes, when I investigated, I found that Marvel Comics is negotiating with Global to transfer the copyright of "Warrior". After the last seven comics of the comic book went out together, I was amazed by the situation this year. Worse, so they are eager to sell some copyright for operating funds."

Other companies are okay, but global.

Eric has some headaches. With the savvy of Michael Eisner, once they are on the side, then Global will definitely increase their chips. If they want to **** it, unless they do a big price, it will not be so easy. Things.

Amy seems to see Eric's concerns, laughing: Eric, if you want to get the "Warrior" copyright is not so difficult, don't you know, Michael Eisner recently got out of the body The situation may even be life-threatening. He has been in contact with heart surgery. Global affairs are now handled by Michael Eisner's deputy. I heard that Michael Eisner also wants to make his friend Michael Owitz. As the president of the world. ”

Eric remembered this. In the original time, Michael Eisner did have a big physical condition in 1994. It’s not clear how Eric is. I only know that Michael Eisner still seems to be holding it before the operation. The mentality of dying on the operating table, designated Disney's successor.

"If you can grab it, try to grab it. Of course, don't make too much noise."

"I understand," Amy nodded. "Amazing now is the most needed money, so as long as we offer a high enough price, surprise will definitely choose us." Said here, Amy suddenly remembered something, said: "Yes. Eric, I think, if you are optimistic about the cartoon superhero, why not buy the Marvel Comics Company now, to surprise the current situation, perhaps want to buy it, even 200 million dollars can not be used. ”

Eric shook his head slightly and smiled. "It's not the time. In short, you have grabbed the copyright of "Warrior"."

Amy Pascal didn't understand what Eric's words meant, but she didn't ask much, nodded, saying: So, since we already have Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Hulk, When are you planning to start these projects? ”

"Let's squat first," Eric said. "After the special effects technology has been developed for a few more years, if it is produced now, it will definitely not achieve the effect I want. Even if it is achieved, it is estimated to be a high price."

Amy nodded. In exchange for the rights of these superheroes, she realized this problem. Compared to D Superman and Batman, the amazing superhero ability is definitely open, so I want to be in the movie. It’s hard to show up these super-powers one by one, and it’s definitely a lot harder than d’s superhero. It’s really not the time to develop superhero movies.

After talking about this, Amy negotiated the official purpose of calling Eric: "Kevin Costner and his agent will come over at 12 o'clock, Eric, you should take a look at this script first. Let's go."

Amy said, and he took out a script from the bag and handed it to Eric.

Eric just glanced at the title of the script and his eyes narrowed slightly.

The inertia of history is really super powerful.

On the front page of the script, I read a few words: "The Water World of the Future."

The chief culprit of Kevin Costner’s career decline, after the "Future Water World" raging, Kevin Costner, who was originally comparable to Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and others, has never recovered from Tomk. When Ruth was still famous in the "Mission of the Mission" series, Kevin Costner could only fall to the role of Superman's father in the "Root of the Iron Man".

"When we sent the "Mission Impossible" script to Kevin Costner, Kevin Costner was preparing for the film. After I saw it, it was absolutely very promising, and Kevin Costner had no rain. Other film companies have negotiated, so I think, Eric, why don't you take this movie down? I feel like this is a "Mad Max", and it's still Max on the water, yes, you Or take a look at the script first, let's talk about it later." Amy said, breaking the coffee cup in front of him. (To be continued.)