Chapter 902 Twists and turns
The next morning, Fang Minghua received the list from the two men. Reda Wen's law firm sent three lawyers, while Zhang Qing's accounting firm sent five accountants, led by Da Vinci and Christian.
In the afternoon, they will fly to Los Angeles to meet Song Tangtang's team and join the negotiations for DreamWorks.
Fang Minghua also followed and rushed over with a few others. His wife was charging ahead, and he couldn't hide in San Francisco and spend his days leisurely.
His son Fang Le took a plane back to China to go to school alone.
After arriving in Los Angeles, Da Vinci and others rushed to Glendale. Fang Minghua did not go there, but returned to Amber Mountain Manor.
He is not involved in the specific matters of the negotiation, so there is no need to follow behind and dictate. He can just stay in Amber Mountain Manor and take charge.
The participation of Da Vinci and others accelerated the pace of negotiations. With strong financial and legal assistance, Song Tangtang appeared more confident.
Relatively speaking, DreamWorks is also more sincere. One is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. Only a week later, both parties reached an agreement on some important issues:
Xijing Fund acquired DreamWorks for US$1.5 billion: US$675 million was paid in cash, and the remaining US$825 million was paid in the form of Xijing Fund accepting DreamWorks' 825 million debt.
Just when Fang Minghua thought he was done, something went wrong.
That afternoon, Fang Minghua was fishing leisurely by the lakeside of the manor when he suddenly received a call from Song Tangtang, saying that he would return to the manor immediately and discuss something important with Fang Minghua.
"What about negotiations?" Fang Minghua asked.
"Yes, I can't explain a sentence or two. Let's wait until I get back to the manor."
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back and have dinner together." Fang Minghua said.
"No, you can eat alone, I can eat whatever you want outside." Song Tangtang said on the phone.
"How about that? You've been so tired all day, so don't just do it. I'll wait for you."
Song Tangtang agreed.
Fang Minghua Villa told the housekeeper Nick that Song Tangtang would also come back for dinner and asked him to prepare more.
It was not until seven o'clock in the evening, when it was already dark, that Fang Minghua saw Song Tangtang's Mercedes-Benz car slowly drive into the manor and park at the door of the villa.
Song Tangtang came out with a tired look on his face.
When she saw Fang Minghua waiting for her at the door of the villa, she was about to talk about the negotiations, but Fang Minghua smiled and said, "Don't worry, you go back and change clothes first, and we'll chat while we eat."
"Yeah" Song Tangtang agreed.
Returning to the bedroom, taking off her OL uniform and putting on home clothes, Song Tangtang came to the dining room, where Fang Minghua was already waiting.
"I asked the chef to make you your favorite steak with red wine sauce." Fang Minghua said with a smile.
Song Tangtang nodded and sat at the dining table. Steak in red wine sauce, vegetable salad and a vegetable vegetable soup were all her favorites.
Fang Minghua's side is much simpler, just a Qishan Sauce Noodle, which he made himself.
Song Tangtang was probably hungry, so he was not in a hurry to speak, but concentrated on the steak in front of him. After eating, he said to Fang Minghua with a smile on his face: "The food at home is still delicious."
"Then you come back for dinner tomorrow and go over in the morning." Fang Minghua said.
"Forget it, it takes two hours to drive." Song Tangtang replied and said: "Minghua, today I am talking to you about this matter. Our acquisition of DreamWorks does not include DreamWorks Animation."
"Not including animation companies?!" Fang Minghua was a little surprised when he heard this.
"Yes, just in January this year, the animation department of DreamWorks Studios was spun off to establish DreamWorks Animation as an independent company. Spielberg and his colleagues' negotiations with Universal Pictures did not include animation companies." "No. , we must acquire the animation company together, this is the hen that lays golden eggs!" Fang Minghua said.
"That's what I mean too." Song Tangtang leaned back gracefully: "I expressed this meaning to Spielberg. He said that the animation company can also be sold, but the asking price is US$800 million."
"800 million U.S. dollars? What a lion's mouth." Fang Minghua said with a smile.
"Yes, after preliminary evaluation, our team believes that a valuation of 360 million is the most appropriate, and the acquisition should be made at a premium. Do not exceed 450 million."
"You gave 450 million?" Fang Minghua frowned and asked.
"Am I that stupid?"
Song Tangtang rolled her eyes at him and continued: "I only offered 350 million, but the other party refused. The old man Spielberg was very tough, saying that DreamWorks can sell it at will, but animation companies can't."
"Isn't it because I made a fortune from filming "Shrek" a few years ago." Fang Minghua smiled lightly.
"Shrek" was produced by DreamWorks Animation in 2001, with a box office of US$490 million, and won the 74th Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as the Saturn Award and other awards. It can be said that it has achieved both fame and fortune.
"Now they are filming the sequel "Shrek 2"" Song Tangtang added.
"Oh? How is the filming progress?" Fang Minghua asked.
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"I heard that it is temporarily suspended due to financial problems."
Oh.
Fang Minghua was deep in thought, tapping his fingers slowly on the table. After a while, he suddenly said: Tangtang, in this way, you tell Spielberg that we are going to bundle DreamWorks and Animation Company for purchase. ”
"You mean if the negotiation to acquire the animation company fails, DreamWorks will not want it?" Song Tangtang immediately understood what Fang Minghua meant.
"Yes, I guess DreamWorks is now eager to sell itself to raise funds for the animation company to continue filming "Shrek 2", right?" Fang Minghua analyzed.
"DreamWorks has made several movies in succession in the past two years, such as "Escape from Clone Island", "The King of Transformation" and "Memory Crack", and they have basically suffered losses, so they had to rely on the animation company to make "Shrek 2" to save the situation." Song Tangtang also added.
"In this case, we will not grant his wish." Fang Minghua smiled slightly: "The acquisition of DreamWorks is suspended."
"Then, what if Universal takes advantage of the situation and acquires DreamWorks?" Song Tangtang expressed her worries.
"It doesn't matter. Anyway, I bought DreamWorks on a whim." Fang Minghua looked nonchalant.
"As for the co-production of "Harry Potter", we are looking for 20th World Fox. Didn't Wu Tianmin say that they are interested in this? In a word, we are not in a hurry."
"Well, I'll go express our intentions to Spielberg tomorrow. If it's still not easy for the other party, we'll stop negotiating temporarily." Song Tangtang sighed and said.
"Well, you are tired during this period. Take a good rest. How about I accompany you to the manor in Miami to relax?" Fang Ming asked with concern.
Song Tangtang shook his head.
"Forget it, I'm back in San Francisco. I've been busy with movies during this period, and I haven't had a good chat with Lili yet."
You two sisters, why do you have so much to talk about? Have been saying this for decades!
However, Fang Minghua did not object.
The next day, Song Tangtang rushed to Glendale to express his latest opinions to DreamWorks, and bundled the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation for an additional $380 million.
The other party refused.
Song Tangtang announced that the negotiations were temporarily suspended and his team evacuated Glendale.
(End of chapter)