American Fortune Life

"Boss, at present, Qualcomm has noticed that we have bought a large number of stocks in the secondary market. Recently, their board of directors has also passed the stock repurchase plan. I think the next step can be started."

Hearing Al's report, Andy nodded. Their layout has been going on for so long, and their action of accumulating funds is so big. If they are not noticed, it is called nonsense.

However, it is too late to respond to the buyback at this time. He now holds more than 10% of Qualcomm's shares. Although he is not the largest shareholder, he is already on the board of directors.

Of course, being a member of the board of directors is not something he can be satisfied with. The chairmanship is what he wants.

"Then let's fully launch the second-step plan, let our allies take action, and get as close to 20% of the shares as possible before officially launching the acquisition offer. In this way, I believe many institutions will make choices.

What's going on with GE? How long will it take for the liquidation of NBCUniversal's assets to be completed? "

"GE has been pushing us to close the deal as soon as possible, and NBCUniversal's asset inventory is also nearing completion.

NBCUniversal's film entertainment division mainly produces, buys, sells and distributes global film products.

At the same time, it also operates movie ticketing, entertainment business, sales of consumer goods, production and licensing of live stage plays, third-party filming of entertainment programs and other businesses.

It mainly has three film-making subsidiaries and studios, Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment and Focus Pictures.

Sell ​​and distribute worldwide, while acquiring distribution rights for third-party-produced films. NBCUniversal has more than 5,000 films of various genres, and the company has and may continue to invest in films with third parties.

Theme parks mainly include Hollywood, Orlando, Osaka, and Sentosa, Singapore. At present, the most profitable one is Osaka Studios, but it only has 50% of the shares. If possible, we should buy back the remaining shares as soon as possible.

The NBC Television Network delivers entertainment, news and sports to virtually all American households on more than 200 stations across the country.

It owns 11 NBC local radio stations. The program includes more than 100,000 episodes of popular TV series, covering sports, news, long and short film programs, and programs from all over the world. Produce your own shows or license rights from third parties.

Telemundo is a Spanish-language channel in the United States, a subsidiary of Telemundo, that produces, buys and distributes Spanish-language content in the United States and globally. . .

The NBC TV network is also the part with the most serious losses in the NBC Universal Group. Its strength is news, and its news has always been the first among the three major TV networks. . . "

Alvitley explained the more detailed information one by one. Although Andy had read these materials, he valued the analysis and summary of the think tank most.

"Overall, NBCUniversal's businesses face intense competition, operate in a consumer-driven and rapidly changing market, and will compete with a growing number of companies offering consumers a wide range of communications products and Entertainment, news, information and services.

Moreover, the rapid development of technology will further intensify the competition and challenge the existing business model. Especially with the rise of online services, consumers are increasingly turning to online platforms to view and purchase content.

If things go on like this, the number of video users will decrease. More entertainment options have exacerbated subscriber fragmentation, which if sustained will have an even more adverse impact on the company's cable network and broadcast television ratings. "

Hearing the analysis conclusion made by the think tank, Andy nodded with a sinking face. Of course, he is very clear about this. In the era of mobile Internet, mobile phones, tablets, and streaming media business are the key to the future. Early planning is a must. As for the resistance of the old forces within NBC Universal, Andy doesn't care at all, because he is ready to kill!

"Al,

Help me set up a global strategic innovation department based on big data in advance. After entering NBC Universal, it will become an important part of the group.

Please contact Carl, before taking over, I need to know who I should lay off, who I should keep, and find a suitable successor who is ready. It is time for NBC Universal to be reborn! "

Hearing the murderous intent in the words of the big boss, Alvetrie nodded without the slightest hesitation. As Andy's most trusted chief think tank, he naturally understood the temperament of the young big boss very well.

Although the big boss seems to be very powerful, he can delegate power to his subordinates and has a lot of freedom. In fact, the real situation is just the opposite. This young boss controls YU very strongly.

The reason why he can achieve decentralization is nothing more than a confident expression of his control over the company.

Decentralization, checks and balances, supervision, and think tanks taking over the overall situation are just hands and feet extended from the big boss's brain, allowing him to manage the company more easily.

Just like a solar system, the big boss is the sun, and other people and companies are the planets of the solar system, they are only allowed to orbit the sun according to the established orbit, and naturally ignore the rotation of the planet.

After the video connection ended, Andy frowned slightly, pinched his chin with his right hand, and fell into deep thought.

No way, this is not the company I founded, and in the past 8 years, it has experienced continuous changes in owners, spin-offs, and re-mergers. It is conceivable how many problems exist in the workplace power structure of NBC Universal Group.

Between management and management, between departments and departments, between subsidiaries and headquarters, between hosts and hosts. . .

Andy does not have the time in the United States to slowly straighten out these relationships, and he is not interested in understanding and paying attention to these shitty things. He only knows that once the emperor and courtiers are replaced by people he appoints, let them help him stabilize and manage. OK.

Even if this would bring violent turmoil within the company, he, Andy Smith, had the confidence to bear it. Although it was simple and rude, it was the fastest way to control the overall situation, and it only needed to be slowly digested later.

Thinking about it, Andy took out his mobile phone and called Carl, who had been the director representative of NBC Universal for two months. After explaining what he meant, Carl would naturally have no objections.

As Andy's diehard, Carl knows very well what Andy did for him to be the first to enter the board of directors of NBC Universal, just like what he did at Summit Entertainment back then. down situation.

"Boss, Jeff Suker, CEO of NBC Universal, hopes to meet with you. Hehe, he has been very disturbed recently. He is laying off staff, cutting programs, and reducing costs crazily.

After extensive layoffs and organizational restructuring, he plans to reduce the weekly programming time. This directly reduces the cost of NBC's long-form TV series to fill late-night slots.

I just hope to reduce the loss, so that you won't kick him out of the game directly after you take over. In the past two days, he has come to me very frequently, ha ha. . . "Carl joked a little jokingly.

And Andy frowned a little. This action by Jeff Suker can really reduce costs and expenses. When he is meowing, it also reduces the influence of NBC. What is the reduction in weekly program time? Damn, it's just that I went to the doctor in a hurry.

"You tell him, I'll give him a chance. What I want is to make NBC's ratings higher. As long as the program is good and the drama is wonderful, I don't care if it loses money in the short term. Let him come up with a plan to solve the core program products. If it can be done, I will meet him when I return to New York!"

"Hehe, I see, I will convey your thoughts to him. However, this guy has been preparing a talk show-based plan recently, so that he can reduce the production of more TV series and reduce production costs. Reducing capital expenditures, he has fallen into the vicious circle of reducing costs, saving money and reversing losses, perhaps the boss's new instructions will free him."

Carl's words made Andy twitch his mouth, well, it's not easy! 8) For more exciting novels, welcome to visit our Reading Academy