Chapter 787 The dust settled
At this moment, a middle-aged man who looked similar to him walked in. It was his younger brother Wang Zhonglei, who served as the vice chairman of the company.
"Zhonglei, have you seen this news?" Wang Zhongjun handed the newspaper to the other party.
Wang Zhonglei took a look and smiled: "Shengshi Film and Television merged with Xiying Film Studio? This matter has already caused a lot of noise in the industry, how come you don't know about it?"
"What do you think?"
"If I were Song Tangtang, I would definitely disagree. If this merger had been made a few years ago or even a year ago, Song Tangtang would have agreed! Because he could get the Dragon Label!"
"It happened at the wrong time. Shengshi Film and Television When the news broke that Shengshi Film and Television had acquired the Dragon Brand independently, it was equivalent to finding a burden for itself. Would a shrewd woman like Song Tangtang agree?" Wang Zhonglei explained with a smile.
"Yes. No matter how you look at it, this acquisition will not be of any benefit to Shengshi Film and Television." Wang Zhongjun nodded and suddenly changed the subject: "Fang Minghua is the man who claims to be the shadow of Shengshi Group. What does he think about this? "
"He? That guy is very smart and kept silent about it. I heard that after the news spread, a reporter from "China Film News" rushed to Xijing. I interviewed the leaders of Shengshi Film and Television and Xi Film Studio, and tried to find Fang Minghua, but he said that he never interfered with his lover’s company. Hypocrisy! The couple sleeps together every day, Song Tangtang will not tell him these things? "
"Haha. This is the brilliance of Fang Minghua. He does not hold any position in the group, but he can command remotely. But I have a feeling that Fang Minghua will agree to the acquisition."
"Why?"
"Fang Minghua has a deep connection with Xiying Studio. I heard that the first novel "Into the Dust" he wrote was adapted into a movie, which was filmed by Xiying Studio. There are many Xiying Studio Everyone is his friend, so he probably can’t bear to watch Xiying Studio decline step by step, right?” Wang Zhonglei explained.
"Brother, I think your reason is far-fetched." Wang Zhonglei disagreed with him.
"Let me put it from another perspective. As a writer, Fang Minghua is very concerned about the restructuring of state-owned enterprises and the issue of layoffs. He has not only written articles on this aspect. Five years ago, I heard that Film and Television also dedicated 5,000 Wan was handed over to the local civil affairs department to help laid-off workers. Now Xiying Film Factory is facing the same problem. Is he indifferent to this? ”
This
It seems to make sense?
"Actually, I hope that Shengshi Film and Television can acquire Xiying Film Studio, at least for several hundred million, right? Spending so much money to buy a bag to carry on your back is not a bad thing for us Huayi Brothers." Wang Zhongjun Yuyou said.
This afternoon, although it was working time, Song Tangtang did not go to the company, but at home. He and Fang Minghua were sitting under the grape trellis in the small courtyard, drinking tea and chatting with a fat man - exactly from Shencheng Zhao Hongjun came back specially.
"Minghua, this matter must be finalized quickly. There is a lot of discussion from the outside world, and the company is also very unstable."
What Zhao Hongjun is talking about is naturally the acquisition of Xiying Studio. .
"Then what are your opinions?" Fang Minghua asked as he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"I don't agree with mergers or acquisitions. Xiying Studio is simply worthless to us at Shengshi Film and Television. No, it's not even worthless now. It's just a big burden." Zhao Hongjun held it in his hands. Lighting a cigar, he said:
"If it is acquired, I think It is better to acquire the Shanghai Film Factory. The film processing and printing technology of the Shanghai Film Factory is the first in the country. It has the first-class color film processing and printing building in the Far East and has the most advanced film processing and printing equipment. It is eye-catching. Isn’t it Tangtang? ?”
Zhao Hongjun said and looked at Song Tangtang.
Song Tangtang smiled: "What's the use of being greedy? Shanghai Film Factory has already carried out joint-stock reform, so it won't let you merge."
"Hehe. I'm just talking."
"Minghua, our Shengshi Film and Television held a leadership meeting a few days ago, and everyone unanimously opposed the merger and acquisition of Xiying Film Studio." Song Tangtang took over the topic and continued. : "As the Red Army said, it's not necessary, but..."
"But what?" Zhao Hongjun asked. "Director Zhang from the Radio, Film and Television Bureau came to talk to me twice about this matter, and Minister Liu from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee also came to me specifically, saying that he hoped that our Shengshi Film and Television would accept Xi Film Studio. To be honest, I felt a lot of pressure." Song Tangtang said.
"Minister Liu also called me to tell me about this, but I refused directly. When the old man sat in this position, he was just the division chief under the old man." Zhao Hongjun crossed his legs and said calmly.
"You, on the other hand, stay in Shencheng all day long and don't know the pressure here in Xijing." Song Tangtang couldn't help but complain after hearing this.
Zhao Hongjun didn't care and said
"Then simply move Shengshi Film and Television to Shanghai. Shanghai welcomes companies like ours. If you need land, give land, and if you need policy, give policy! "
"Okay, okay, don't go too far." Fang Ming stopped, and then said: "I think it's better to agree, but don't merge the two, and the other party will hold the shares. Direct full acquisition."
"Minghua, you."
Seeing that Zhao Hongjun was about to object, Fang Minghua said: "Listen to me, it is true that Xiying Studio has reached this point. It's heartbreaking, but after all, there are still some high-quality resources, including venue equipment, personnel, etc., so let's use it to save money and reduce the burden. Besides, more than 400 million yuan, equivalent to more than 50 million U.S. dollars, Shengshi Film and Television. Even if you can’t afford it, just one Harry Potter movie is enough!
Mentioning the "Harry Potter" movies brings smiles to everyone's faces.
The first part has been released, with a global box office of up to 900 million US dollars, of course not counting the domestic box office. Now Shengshi Film and Television is actively striving to introduce this movie next year.
If all kinds of costs are thrown away, the profit will be 600 million!
According to the contract, Shengshi Film and Television can be divided into 200 million US dollars, equivalent to RMB 1.6 billion!
Of course not yet.
"Actually, I have also thought about acquiring it wholly. After all, our Shengshi Film and Television now has the strength. But the problem is that Xiying Film Studio currently has about 2,000 employees, which is more than four times that of Shengshi Film and Television. There are also more than 500 retired people. Even if Shengshi Film and Television expands its scale, it will still be less than this." Song Tangtang expressed his worries.
“This is easy to handle. If we need to be diverted, we will be diverted. If we should be laid off, we will be laid off. We should do it in accordance with national policies!” Zhao Hongjun replied immediately.
"The Red Army is right, but we need to take care of those who need to be taken care of. I suggest setting up a relief fund to specifically solve this problem. To put it bluntly, we use the money we earn from foreign countries to come back to help those who are laid off. Workers. I will pay for this myself, but it will be in the name of Shengshi Film and Television," Fang Minghua said at last.
"Okay. I think 40 to 50 million yuan is enough, right? It's just a waste of money for Fang Minghua's huge overseas assets." Zhao Hongjun said with a smile.
“Go, go. Don’t tease me.”
Shengshi Film and Television has decided to fully acquire Western Film Studio!
The news spread quickly, and the news that had been discussed for several months was finally settled.
The next step is to evaluate the assets of Xiying Studio and solve the problem of laid-off of wealthy personnel. I heard that Shengshi Film and Television will devote a large amount of funds to solve this problem, which gave some anxious Xiying Factory employees a little peace of mind. stable.
Of course, acquiring a company is not a simple matter and involves all aspects of work. Song Tangtang started to get busy again. This is the key work of Shengshi Film and Television in the second half of the year.
Fang Minghua did not participate in the specific work. He continued to live his life leisurely.
In mid-May, he suddenly received an email from the United States. The second Harry Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," was nominated for the Best Novel at the 56th World Science Fiction Convention Hugo Award.
(End of this chapter)