Rebirth: I Want to Surf

Chapter 708

Night, in the hotel.

Yao Yuan is listening to his subordinates' report.

99 has now set up an investment department and raised several teams. This time, it is divided into two groups, and the two teams are responsible for each.

"This small park in Sunnyvale is very suitable. Yahoo built it in 2005. It was a brilliant period. Now Yahoo is not doing well, and it is selling some land and real estate.

This is a semi-circular structure surrounded by two buildings, the area is not too large, and it can accommodate up to 1,000 people for office..."

Sunnyvale is a part of Silicon Valley, where the headquarters of AMD and Yahoo are located, which is equivalent to Xierqi and Wudaokou in Beijing.

Yao Yuan looked at the information, and there are many pictures.

The building is beautiful and the location is good, but Hugelive is in the entertainment industry, and he wants to be closer to Hollywood.

"Here, next to Beverly Hills, you can see Hollywood landmarks from the upstairs, surrounded by large studios and studios. However, the owner does not sell, only willing to rent, the advantage is that there is a studio of 10,000 square meters, Can be rented together..."

The building in Hollywood is smaller, seating only 200 people, but it's in a great location.

"What about the price?"

"The one in Sunnyvale is 320 million US dollars, and the annual rent in Hollywood is 30 million."

"Expensive!"

"We're still talking!"

The team leader was afraid that he was worried about his lack of ability, so he hurriedly said: "Now it's just for you to finalize, we will do our best to protect the rights and interests of the company."

"Can!"

Yao Yuan nodded and said, "Thanks for your hard work, you should do your work first."

"OK!"

The person in charge breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stepped back.

This is not so much the US headquarters, but actually the North American headquarters. It should not be too shabby to manage all the affairs of Hugelive in North America in the future.

The president has not yet been selected, and it is too difficult to find an outstanding person. Wait a few days to see Roelof and ask him to recommend a few.

Enterprises and venture capital have always been deeply bound. If they do well, they will support them all the way to the top;

Immediately afterwards, another team came to report on the situation of the DCP Group.

DCP was established in 1957. The boss is a guy named Dick Clark. He is the host of a music show, and he has a lot of connections in the music circle, radio, and TV stations.

But DCP earns hard money.

It is just a producer and does not have its own platform. In fact, it works for TV stations. For programs such as the Golden Globe Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, profits are closely related to ratings.

In recent years, the ratings have been declining, and the DCP has a single business model and has been losing money year after year.

Is it very similar to domestic?

There was a lack of entertainment in the country before, and TV stations were the largest entertainment channel. With the advent of the Internet age, more and more young people choose the Internet, and the income of TV stations is not as good as before.

"What's the price?" he asked.

"We talked about $500 million!"

"500 million?"

Yao Yuan raised the volume.

"Their asking price is 630 million. You know, the American industry is very unfriendly to Chinese capital, and excessive premiums are normal. Of course, we continue to discuss that 500 million is indeed too high."

"..."

Yao Yuan looked at the other party. This guy is quite famous in the country. He hired him at a high price. He does have a professional level but not a good idea.

He likes employees who have the same thinking as himself, even if they are less capable.

Like this acquisition.

This guy's words, including his expression, are all "500 million is fine, that's the United States, that's the Golden Globes!"

Simply put, it is "kneeling to buy".

"..."

He leaned back, suddenly stopped talking, and started flipping through a stack of documents.

The person on the other side was puzzled, so he had to wait, but after sitting for a long time, Boss Yao was still looking at the materials, and couldn't help but said: "DCP's revenue has declined in recent years, but the influence of the IP it holds is too great. We can promise to invest in it after the acquisition. With funds to improve operating standards and develop new programs, prices should be lowered.”

Boss Yao remained silent.

"Our team estimates the final price at 450 million."

Boss Yao remained silent.

"..."

In the tormented silence, this person felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. After another ten minutes, Yao Yuan finally finished reading and turned his gaze to the opposite side—the collection of information was very detailed, which is barely an advantage.

"Cheng Wei, remember!"

brush!

Cheng Wei immediately opened the small book that was prepared at any time, and held the pen like a sword. Oh no, his position in the Ming Dynasty should be the eunuch holding the pen.

"Other interested buyers, the highest bid is only 330 million US dollars, and we are the most sincere and powerful one.

Mr. Dick Clark is old and sick. I promise to retain a management position of his family after the acquisition. We will not interfere with specific operations, but we will sign a performance agreement with clear rewards and punishments. "

Um!

The man nodded frequently, this is a mature and solemn statement, Mr. Yao has a gap in his chest.

As he was thinking like this, he suddenly heard Yao Yuan's voice change, and said: "We are very interested in DCP, but we don't have to. Your group's revenue last year was just over 20 million U.S. dollars, with a lot of debt, and the market value is about to drop. It's time for the San Fernando Valley!

And you have hardly produced any new IP in the past five years, and you have been living on your laurels for decades. If we keep going on like this, let’s go directly to making adult films, make a "Golden Globe Awards: American Sex Idol Special Edition", live PK, referendum, the ratings may explode..."

puff!

The man spit out a mouthful of coffee and stared at his boss dumbfounded, but Yao Yuan didn't hang him, and said directly to Cheng Wei: "Go with him to talk again, let him say the same thing, I don't care if it works or not.

But if I miss a word..."

Yao Yuan glanced over and said, "Get out of the company immediately!"

…………

The man ran away like hell.

Cheng Wei was thoughtful, and Zhao Haitao, who fired Cactus Studio back then, was also like this. It had nothing to do with ability, but thought.

If the salary is poor, it is understandable for the subordinates to be obedient and obedient. But I give you enough treatment, I ask you to do it according to this idea, but you are against it, so you need to make a woolen yarn?

"DCP's debts hit the street, we are the acquirer, what are we in a hurry for?"

Yao Yuan also discussed this matter with Cheng Wei, saying: "A video platform has so much content, DCP can only bear a small part, our main body is film and television... just like this, it can be manipulated by the other party, it's purely naked. —Spinning around in circles is a disgrace!"

Cheng Wei was amused, and he could always learn fresh allegory from the boss.

"..."

Yao Yuan leaned back again, closing his eyes and thinking.

Buildings in Sunnyvale and Hollywood should be fine. The psychological price of DCP is below 400 million US dollars, and any more will be taken advantage of.

Yu Jiajia also didn't leave, and flew to Hollywood to talk about the filming of "Angry Birds". The cost of animation is too high, so she needs to find a big factory to cooperate with.

After that, she flew back and met Roelof together.

(besides……)