American Fortune Life

"Truth or Dare" is undoubtedly a very cruel reality show, but it is also attractive because of its reality, and the ratings can be said to be very good.

However, because of the destructive power of this reality show, it caused great controversy in the United States.

However, Andy doesn't care about these controversies. He never underestimates the public's psychology of spying on other people's privacy, and the people who eat melons have never taken it too seriously.

According to Nielsen's ratings survey report, "Truth or Dare" has a total of 2,300 viewers, and the ratings are as high as 10.2%, which shows its popularity.

At the same time, according to the survey feedback of AMC TV station, although 90% of the viewers said they would not participate in this program, they 100% said that they really like to watch what others say.

Faced with the temptation of $500,000, all kinds of hidden secrets were exposed in broad daylight, and the shortcomings of human beings were exposed to the world. When questioning the moral bottom line of the show, we had to lament the complexity of human nature and the courage of the contestants and guests.

In modern society, people are used to lying. Telling the truth will not only make them lonely, but also ruin their lives and make them unable to gain a foothold in society.

"I've seen some media question the program, but don't ignore them, what is human nature, self-protection is the innate nature of human beings, and the truth out of nature is often evil, unacceptable, and disappointing Yes, so in order to survive well in the world, people have to choose to whitewash...

Just like our new president, after he was elected, the so-called political correctness was immediately shaken. In the past, everyone was the supremacy and everyone shouted and beaten, but you see now, they are the ones who make the most trouble. Ha ha, it's ridiculous. "

Andy said with a very disdainful expression, and Plepler also smiled helplessly. He naturally knew that two premeditated assassinations had been uncovered before O Hei Niu officially took over, and the Three KDang even began to swagger across the street. In some cities with serious discrimination problems, various offensive slogans were hung up.

The two exchanged and discussed about the AMC TV station, until the little assistant knocked on the door and walked in.

"Boss, Mr. Vitley has arrived."

"Well, let him come in." Andy nodded, then stood up and shook hands with Plepler and said: "That's it, go back and continue to develop according to the established plan, and the merger with NBC Universal will not be so Let’s start quickly, even if it merges, AMC will still be AMC, although it will be merged into the network, but it will not be merged into NBC, so be optimistic about our TV station.”

"I understand, boss, I know what to do." Plepler heard the words of the big boss, and the doubts in his heart dissipated, knowing that before the big boss did not completely control NBC Universal, AMC and NBC They will still exist independently. Moreover, he is not without coveting the CEO position of NBC Broadcasting Company.

As soon as Plepler left the office, Alvetrie walked in and said to Andy, "Boss, it's almost time, and the reporter downstairs has also arrived. The Black Knight project can begin."

"Hehe, let's go, let me officially kick off the curtain!"

Andy stood in front of the hood mirror and tugged the hem of his suit, buttoned it up, with a confident smile on his face, and after speaking to Alvetrie, he took the lead in striding out of the office.

"Ding!"

The elevator door opened, and Andy came to the lobby of the Gaia Building, which was already full of reporters. With his arrival, there was a clicking sound of shutters in the originally noisy lobby.

"I don't need to introduce myself, thank you friends from the media for coming. The reason why I ask you to come here today is to announce something to the public..."

Andy stood in front of many reporters, and a bunch of recording pens and microphones appeared in front of him. With a slight smile on his face, he continued unhurriedly: "Just now, I have already held 25% shares of Starbucks,

From now on, I will formally issue a general takeover offer to the board of directors of Starbucks! "

"Wow—"

All the people present were in an uproar, not because these reporters were ignorant and had never seen the world, and Andy made a fuss when he bought a company, but the main reason for the uproar was because the company that Andy bought was so special.

Not because of the special operation, but because the 20% stake in Starbucks that Andy said was so unbelievable that everyone looked at Andy with shock and admiration.

Since 1992, Starbucks was successfully listed on Nasdaq, and Starbucks' stocks can be publicly traded in the secondary market. A turning point occurred in Starbucks' ownership structure.

Afterwards, the company carried out four 2-to-1 stock splits in 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2001, which allowed the equity to spread out at the fastest speed.

The reason why Starbucks evenly distributes its shares in this way is because the management has the strength to intervene in the company's operations in order to prevent shareholders from holding too many shares.

And this kind of decentralization can make the control of the company always in the hands of the top managers, thus initially realizing the separation of equity and company control.

By 2003, Starbucks had a total of more than 12,000 shareholders, and it is even more difficult to imagine that none of them held more than 3% of the shares.

This undoubtedly means that Star Buck's equity has been completely dispersed, and even those who own more than 0.5% of the company's equity can be regarded as major shareholders, which makes the company's control right firmly in the hands of senior managers.

But now, Andy Smith said that he already holds 25% of the shares. Undoubtedly, he has become the largest shareholder since Starbucks went public. At the same time, it also marks that Starbucks' shareholding structure has undergone tremendous changes.

He can already rely on his status as the largest shareholder to completely influence the operations of Starbucks. Moreover, as the largest shareholder, he can already request a meeting of the board of directors to complete the seizure of power.

The people present were shocked by Andy Smith's courage and patience. The opening price of Starbucks today was 7.71 US dollars.

In addition to buying stocks from the secondary market, it will undoubtedly take a long time to prepare for the 25% of the shares. It will definitely take a lot of manpower and time to negotiate with small shareholders and buy them from each other. Only financial resources can do this.

"Mr. Smith, you are already the largest shareholder, why don't you join the board of directors..."

"Mr. Smith, will you be the chairman of Starbucks?"

"Mr. Smith, will the reform of Starbucks be interrupted? Have you met with Howard Schultz..."

"Everyone be quiet!"

Andy's face was indifferent. Facing the reporters who were excited and started to ask various questions, Andy raised his voice and stretched out his hand to make a downward movement.

The scene quickly quieted down. Hundreds of eyes stared at him, and Andy didn't care, and said with a smile: "As we all know, Starbucks' shareholding structure is very dispersed and even. Individuals holding 3% are considered major shareholders. I Now I already hold 25%, which is already the largest individual shareholder, but this has not met my requirements at all, I can only tell you that my acquisition of Starbucks has only just begun!"

"Thank you, the press conference is here, thank you..."

After Andy finished speaking, he smiled and nodded to the many reporters present. He ignored the reporters who were stopped by many bodyguards and security guards and kept shouting various questions, turned around and walked to the elevator.

"Have you made an appointment yet?" Andy asked the little assistant who was walking towards him.

"It's an appointment, the other party is very surprised, but very happy and looking forward to meeting with the boss." The little assistant hurriedly replied.

"Okay, let's go." Andy showed a very sunny smile, his slightly squinted eyes were shining.