Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings

Chapter 704 0692 [Acquisition of Fox]

Fox Corporation, Board of Directors.

The seven board directors, who are the company's major shareholders, are looking through this month's financial report.

Everyone frowned.

As the soul of Fox and the person with real power in control of the company, little Alan Ryder clasped his fingers together and silently looked at everyone, observing each of their expressions.

This monthly financial report is still very bad, and Fox still has not been able to get out of the quagmire of losses.

Even though little Alan Ryder tried his best to make up for his previous losses with low-cost movies, it still failed to form a climate.

The reason is that although the risks of small-budget movies are very low, the returns are also very low.

A low-budget, high-box-office movie like that is almost like winning a lottery, and it doesn't always hit the mark.

In fact, Ryder has been under strong pressure these days. The seven immortals on the board of directors have been forcing him to sell Fox, so that he can reduce future losses and at least don't have to invest any more money in it.

But Ryder has feelings for Fox. This company is like his son. How is it possible for you to ask him to cut up his flesh and sell it?

Besides, Fox is still in a loss-making stage. Even if it is sold, the price will probably be kept very low by buyers.

Soon, everyone looked up at Ryder after reading the monthly financial report.

As the leader among the seven directors, Old Mike threw the monthly report aside angrily and said arrogantly: "Ryder, how do you explain it now? You said that the financial situation will improve this month, but look at it now - —Loss of US$1.6 million!”

"Yes, on average, each person loses 200,000 yuan this month!" Another director named Rudolf said.

Other directors also unanimously accused Ryder of poor management, which caused the film company to suffer losses year after year.

Ryder calmed down, held his breath, and waited until the big guys finished speaking. Then he exhaled, put his fingers together again, and said tightly: "Everyone, as I said, the company's operating conditions need to be improved slowly, overnight. impossible!"

"Really? Then just sell it directly!" Old Mike said firmly.

"Sell it?" Ryder was stunned for a moment.

"That's right, just sell it!" Old Mike repeated again, "Instead of leaving it in your hands and losing money for many years, why not sell it directly? We can still get some money back!"

"That's right, sell the company! Fox, it's hopeless!" Rudolph followed.

Seeing the two men being so aggressive in demanding that he sell the company, Ryder couldn't sit still anymore and looked at the others: "What about you, do you also agree to sell the company?"

Others, you look at me and I look at you.

Immediately divided into two groups.

“It’s also a good idea to sell it!”

"Yeah, at least no more losses."

Others asked: "If I sell it, will it be too hasty? Will the price be lowered?"

"Yes, you should choose a good time!"

The whole conference room started a heated discussion.

Ryder suddenly knocked on the table, "Please be quiet, everyone. I want to say a few words."

Everyone fell silent and looked at him.

Ryder's eyes were glaring, and he did not avoid the gazes of Old Mike, Rudolph and others: "First of all, as mentioned just now, Fox is currently in a loss-making stage. It is not a good time to sell it, and people will forcefully lower the price. Secondly, Fox Although we are losing money at this stage, there is still hope for a turnaround in the future. Finally--"

Ryder spread his hands: "Even if I agree to sell this film company, someone still needs to be willing to buy it, right?"

The scene immediately became quiet.

Everyone looked at each other.

Ryder felt proud that these people would only complain about poverty here. Do they really think it is so easy to sell a company? Fox is worth at least 200 million. Who can afford such a high price all of a sudden?

Just when Ryder thought that this sentence would directly kill Old Mike and others and temporarily give up their idea of selling the company-——

Old Mike suddenly laughed.

His unusual behavior left Ryder confused.

Others also looked at Old Mike in surprise.

Old Mike almost coughed when he laughed. When he was done laughing, he took a sip of coffee, put it down, and looked directly at Ryder again: "You mean, if someone is willing to buy it, you will sell it, right?"

"Of course!" Ryder vowed, "If someone is willing to pay a high price at this moment, I will sell it! After all-" Ryder looked at everyone and made a gesture, "I am responsible for you all!"

"Okay!" Old Mike suddenly laughed, "Ryder, I start to appreciate you now! As a person, you must be trustworthy!"

"Uh, what?" Ryder's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt something bad.

really--

Old Mike looked at Ryder with a scheming look, then glanced at everyone and said, "Then I'd like to invite you now, Du Yongxiao, Mr. Du!"

"What?"

Everyone is still surprised.

Crunch——

The conference room door opens.

A young Chinese man wearing a white suit, wearing a white top hat tilted to one side, with a straight waist and a handsome appearance walked in from outside.

Du Yongxiao glanced at Old Mike and smiled at him.

Mike Sr. was a "friend" introduced by McGovern, the leader of the Democratic Party, and was also a key figure in the acquisition of Fox.

Old Mike also smiled at Du Yongxiao, and the two briefly greeted him.

Seeing everyone looking at Du Yongxiao in surprise, Old Mike introduced from the side: "Everyone, this is Du Yongxiao, Mr. Du, who is going to acquire Fox today! He is from Hong Kong, China, and his subsidiaries include Phoenix Pharmaceuticals, Microsoft, Apple, and Bao. Lijin Records and other companies, he is a strong young entrepreneur!”

Everyone can see that he is young, but whether he has strength or not is another matter.

"Why is he Chinese?"

"Yes, still so young."

Everyone started talking.

Du Yongxiao was not afraid of these whispers. He took off his white top hat and bowed slightly to everyone in a gentlemanly manner. He said hello: "Hello everyone, I am Du Yongxiao. Nice to meet you all!"

After a pause, Du Yongxiao looked at Ryder, who still looked surprised, and said calmly: "I plan to acquire 20th Century Fox for a total price of 200 million. How about it?"

boom!

The scene exploded.

Two hundred million?

Is he really willing to spend 200 million?

Everyone had to re-examine Du Yongxiao.

After all, not many people in the United States can spend 200 million to acquire Fox in one go.

What's more, it's a person like Du Yongxiao who is "unknown".

Ryder narrowed his eyes and looked at Du Yongxiao's piercing gaze, feeling threatened for the first time.

Since this young man dares to ask for 200 million, he is bound to win Fox.

His throne as Fox boss will be seriously threatened!

"Mr. Du Yongxiao, we are not the place to talk nonsense here - may I ask if you can really take out the two hundred million?" Ryder took a deep breath and looked at Du Yongxiao for the final test.

Others also looked at Du Yongxiao.

Yes, 200 million is no joke. Even the super tycoons in the United States cannot spend 200 million in one go!

Faced with everyone’s questioning gaze——

Du Yongxiao smiled. He did not answer directly, but snapped his fingers.

Crunch——

The door opened again.

Crunch!

The sound of wheels.

slowly---

What appeared in front of everyone was a small cart.

It's a very common flatbed truck used in supermarkets for loading goods.

But such an ordinary flatbed truck is now filled with banknotes that are not ordinary at all!