Rebirth

"BOSS, it seems that you are very free!"

Just as Li Feng was bored thinking about where to sit, after all, after walking around, his legs are sore when standing.Unexpectedly, Michael Ovitz didn't know where it came from, and at the same time there were two people who were unexpectedly accompanied by Li Feng.

"Michael, I'm thinking about where you have been, how about it, are there any promising goals for today's catwalk?" Li Feng joked with a smile.

"Boss, forget it, where do I have any goals? I just want to find a few supermodels for the company. By the way, BOSS, Mr. Mark, you are not unfamiliar." Michael Ovitz replied with a wry smile. At the same time introduce it to two people around you.

"Mr. Mark, it's been a long time. It's an honor to see again. Isn't this our Mr. Tiger?"

That's right, with Ovitz is the founder of IMG Mark McCormack, whom Li Feng had previously missed, and Tiger Woods, the first golf player in the future.

IMG’s tycoon didn’t say anything. Li Feng had previously moved the idea of ​​acquiring IMG, but unfortunately it was rejected. However, after CAA stabilized, IMG’s thoughts were raised again. At that time, he was about to merge CAA with IMG. After being rejected by Mark McCormack, the founder of IMG and sports magnate, again.

As for Tiger Woods, this guy is indeed a golf genius. Since he started to enter professional golf last summer, he has quickly adapted to professional golf and has gone all the way up. In October last year, he won the first tour title of the American Emperor.

Li Feng is very clear that the next golf course has entered the Tiger Woods era, and the superstar's ability to make money is also surprising.

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It can be said that in the late 1990s and early 20th century, Tiger Woods ranked in the top several players in the earning ability rankings every year. It was not the basketball god Jordan or the car king Schumacher, and then Tiger Woods.

Well, a basketball god, a car king, and a golf king. From the perspective of business operations, Tiger Woods has the most successful business operations. After all, golf is more influential than basketball and F1. Said, it is indeed a little bit worse.

But Tiger Woods, who is a golfer, has repeatedly become the world's most wealthy athlete. He has to admire the commercial operation team behind him, that is, the commercial team of IMG.

"Hello, Mr. Li, you can't compare it with you. The name of the son of wealth now resounds throughout the United States and the world. In the future, you will be asked to help Mr. Li." Mark McCormack was a little lost at this time. Quite a sentimental way.

"BOSS, Mr. Mark fainted a few days ago, because of a sudden heart attack." Seeing Li Feng's doubts, Ovitz explained.

"Oh…"

After hearing Li Feng's simple "oh", Ovitz explained again: "BOSS, it's an old problem. Mr. Mark had a heart attack before. This time he came more suddenly, and the doctor has already issued a critical illness notice. The book, Mr. Mark was lucky and survived.

However, the doctor suggested that he should not carry on his busy work anymore, and that he told Mr. Mark to retire early."

At this time, Li Feng remembered. In the memory of his previous life, didn't it mean that the big sportsman died of a heart attack not long afterward? It seems that he had a sudden attack before he died.

Next, Li Feng naturally gave some enthusiastic comfort. The big man on crutches put away the loss but said that there was no problem. Even if he went to see God, the old man would have no regrets. So Yun Yun, it felt a little calm and clear. .

However, Li Feng still felt that the hero was short of breath from his words. He was obviously not very old. Unfortunately, his body was not good enough. There must be some depression, otherwise he would not be so disappointed when he first started talking to Li Feng.

...

"BOSS, didn’t you let us pay attention to IMG before? We also received news after Mr. Mark’s accident. After this time, we also visited Mr. Mark. I also had a detailed discussion with Mr. Mark. Finally we reached a preliminary The agreement can allow CAA and IMG to merge. I am here mainly for this matter."

"Really?" Li Feng asked Mark McCormack in surprise.

"Yes, I considered the decision I made for a long time after this accident." Mark McCormack finally nodded affirmatively and replied.

It turns out that this time after Mark fell due to a heart attack, it caused confusion and panic in IMG. Mark’s family had no successors at all, and the second generation was insufficient. Originally thinking of the manager, Ovitz personally came to the door this time. The negotiation came at a good time. Mark worried that if he suddenly had an accident, the IMG that spent his entire life might really be over.

For entrepreneurs in Europe and the United States, sometimes the mindset of being able to continue the business is more important than the so-called family controlling rights. Therefore, after Ovitz once again visited the door for a deep talk, Mark finally agreed to try to talk. .

What Li Feng didn't know was that after Mark passed away in 2003, IMG was acquired by Teddy Fosterman, a famous strategic investment tycoon on Wall Street, for US$750 million in 2004.

Later, in 11 years, Teddy Fosterman also passed away, and then in 13 years, IMG was acquired by the Hollywood veteran brokerage company William Morris Endeavour Brokerage Company and private equity fund company Silver Lake for 2.4 billion US dollars.

Therefore, Li Feng is naturally interested in the merger of IMG. At this time, the major brokerage companies have not developed across industries, and Li Feng's brokerage company is the first crab.

However, fashion entertainment from film and television is relatively simple. From media entertainment to sports, the span is a bit larger. This is the first time. Therefore, both Ovitz and Mark McCormack are very cautious. .

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A group of four people walked to a corner of the banquet hall, and then began to chat. At this time, Li Feng also understood why Mark brought Tiger Woods with him.

It turned out that Mark said he was very optimistic about Woods, he had the qualifications to become the first golfer, and he already had a detailed business plan promotion plan. However, if the merger is true, Mark hopes to continue to implement the previously customized plan.

Obviously, Mark values ​​Tiger Woods very much, and even cultivates Woods as the future IMG's signature. However, the future proves that Woods has not lived up to others' efforts. It has indeed become IMG's future signature and even a legend in the world sports world. one.

After a long chat, an agreement was basically reached, that is, the two companies merged to form a new CAA-IMG (Innovative Elite Culture International Management Company), which is actually the acquisition of IMG by CAA, but IMG is not all acquired with cash. It is the method of equity plus cash.

As for the specific situation, it cannot be decided by a few people with a hot mind. It requires a professional team to negotiate and so on, but as long as this willingness is given, the biggest difficulty is finally solved.

Li Feng was full of joy for this result. He did not expect that his vision was actually realized. An all-round brokerage company began to take shape. This is a giant brokerage company aircraft carrier that will only appear in the next 10 years. Appeared early with hard work.

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For Michael Ovitz’s work, Li Feng is very satisfied. He is indeed an elite who has been in the field of brokerage all his life. If he jumps out of the field of brokerage to manage any media group, Ovitz’s ability is really a pity.