Chapter 233 Penalty of 1 billion U.S. dollars
“How did you know?”
The Smolletts and the others couldn’t figure out why the company had so many secrets even if they tried to break their heads. All were investigated by the Western Suburbs Bureau.
“I don’t need to tell you this!”
“Then what do you want?”
"I have already said before, make up for the tax that should be paid to us, pay me a late tax fee, and announce the results to the media, then the matter will be over!"
Hearing this, the three of them He frowned.
It’s easy to make up for the tax, even pay a late fee, but the key thing is that if the result is announced to the media, it will be like directly stabbing the seven major film companies in the back and becoming the enemy of the entire Hollywood.
But if David does not follow what he said and David reveals the information he has, let alone the acquisition deal with Amazon, the entire rice cake beauty will be ruined. Have to face bankruptcy immediately.
What a dilemma!
After thinking for a while, Smollett said with an embarrassed look: "Director David, can you let us go back and think about it carefully?"
"I know that you three can't do this alone. If you make a decision, I can prepare a lounge for you. You can call your shareholders and investors... After explaining the situation to them, come back to me immediately to make a decision."
David doesn't want to! If it drags on any longer, he must get some results on the Hollywood tax audit today, otherwise the whole world will pay so much attention to this matter, and he will face a lot of pressure.
Of course the three of them realized that David was forcing them to give a reply today, and their expressions became a little gloomier at this moment.
About a minute later, Smollett could only reply helplessly: "Okay."
David picked up the landline phone he was sitting on, and a few minutes later, Nissen walked in and took the three Smolletts out of the office to a lounge not far away.
“Unexpectedly, the western suburbs branch not only found out about our $4.8 billion leverage in 2005, but also found out about Amazon’s acquisition of us. What should we do?”
Raymond touched his back. It turned out that during the conversation just now, sweat had unknowingly soaked his shirt.
"Facker, we kept the Amazon acquisition so secret that no more than 10 people in the entire company knew about it. How did David know about it?"
"No matter how I know it, the transaction will be completed in about 4 months. This matter must not be a thunderstorm now, otherwise our rice cake beauty will be really finished, and none of us will get a penny. If you don’t get it right, you’ll have to go to jail!”
"..."
A few people were discussing each other.
But the conclusion is the same.
We are now in the most important period of acquisition, and we must not let this matter ruin the acquisition!
“Since we can’t let this matter explode, we can only accept the punishment and block the mouths of David and the Western Suburbs Bureau. But in this case, we will stand against the entire Hollywood. This... …This will be isolated and targeted!”
"It is true that we will be isolated and targeted, but I think based on the current situation, after David targets us, he will definitely continue to target the other seven major film companies. The seven major film companies will definitely have no time to worry about us anymore. , and if David successfully wins the seven major film companies, then everyone will be in the same league, so why talk about isolation and targeting? "
The words of board member Lucy made Smollett and Ray Mond's expression changed, and then she continued: "Even if David did not successfully win the seven major film companies in the end, I think our acquisition with Amazon was almost completed by then, with Amazon as our backing , do you need to be afraid of being targeted and isolated by the seven major film companies?”
“Mr. Smollett, I think Ms. Lucy is right!”
Raymond No. I agreed for a moment.
Although Smollett on the side did not speak directly, it could be seen from his shining eyes that he also thought Lucy's words were very reasonable.
If the seven major film companies fell into the hands of David like them, then everyone would be wearing the same pants, so why talk about isolation and targeting?
And if the seven major film companies finally retreat, then their deal with Amazon is almost completed. With the endorsement of this giant company, do they need to worry about being targeted and isolated?
Thinking of this, Smollett nodded and said: "In that case, Lucy, you call Dewey and Donahue...them, Raymond, you call Springhall and Quinton... ...Them, explain the stakes to us in detail!”
After receiving the instructions, the two immediately took out their mobile phones and called other important members of Mi Gaomei’s board of directors.
It was not until nearly an hour later that the three of them pushed out the door with tired expressions and returned to the director's office.
At this time, David was blowing into the steaming tea cup. Even if the three people came in, they couldn't raise his eyelids.
"Director David, we can do as you ask, but I hope you can also keep your promise and not disclose our secrets (scandals)!"
Smoley Te spoke out.
"It would have been over if it had been like this. I wasted a long time talking about it."
David cursed in his heart, put down the tea cup and replied: "To be honest, our IRS only We are interested in collecting taxes, but not in any secrets or scandals of your company, so as long as you pay us the tax evasion amount and late payment fees honestly, then everything will be happy!”
Hearing this, Smollett and the other three breathed a sigh of relief, and then he asked with a hint of anxiety: "Director David, I wonder how much the late fee... will be paid?"
"As far as I know, Amazon's purchase price for you is 8 billion U.S. dollars. You are still negotiating recently. There should be no problem when it comes to 8.5 billion..."
Hearing this, The three Smolletts felt bitterness in their hearts again.
I didn’t expect that David Su could find out that their company was going to be acquired by Amazon. He even found out top-secret information such as the acquisition price. No wonder he looked like he was convinced of them.
But before they could think about it, David’s next words made them even more stunned.
"So, we don't want more, you can just pay 1 billion!"
"1 billion!"
The three of them were stunned, and their brains felt twitchy.
1 billion US dollars, isn’t that much?
Is it enough to just pay a billion US dollars?
How dare you say this.
And you must know that this acquisition fund of more than 8 billion yuan is not just for them, but also for many investors and shareholders.
If 1 billion US dollars is cut out of thin air now, how can you explain it to so many people?
"Why, do you think it's a lot?"
David narrowed his eyes, exuding an aura of calmness and self-power.
"Director David, we are willing to pay tax evasion and late payment fines, but this amount... is too huge, and our board of directors is afraid it will be difficult to accept..."
People are under the roof, so even if we are dissatisfied now , but Smollett didn’t dare to contradict, so he could only reply tactfully.
“The taxes you have owed are as old as Fuchs Film Company’s for more than ten or twenty years, and in terms of its bad nature, you are much more serious than Fuchs Film Company. After all, you But you have experienced many acquisitions, and now you are only being punished with a penalty of 1 billion US dollars, which is only one-eighth of your acquisition price. Don’t be dissatisfied!”
“I know Director David, but This fine... please reduce it as appropriate, so that we can have an explanation with the board of directors."
Smollett was unable to refute this, but still gritted his teeth and begged.
But David lost his patience and said coldly: "I'm not negotiating with you now. You either have to pay the tax evasion penalty or you bear the consequences!"
These non-negotiable words, The three Smolletts were completely discouraged. After exchanging glances, Smollett said feebly: "Okay, Director David, but 1 billion is not a small amount. I hope you can give it to us." Give me some grace.”
“One week!”
David also knows that the current financial situation of Mi Gao Mei is not good, so he just waits for the acquisition of Yamason to continue his life. Didn't push too hard.
After hearing that David gave a one-week deadline, the three Smolletts were relieved, because if they were asked to come up with the money immediately, they would definitely take it. Not coming out.
"..." After Smollett agreed to pay the tax evasion penalty, Rice Cake Beauty Film Company was able to escape from the tax investigation of the Western Suburbs Branch.
When the three of them just walked out of the door, the media who were stationed here and wanted to capture first-hand news immediately swarmed up.
"Mr. Smollett, are you here to discuss tax clearance with Director David?"
"Mr. Smollett, in David Under the director's "threat", did your Mi Cake Beauty Company compromise? ”
"Mr. Smollett, is your company really under threat?"
As one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood, after the Western Suburbs Branch launched a tax clearance operation, every move is naturally of deep concern. Attracted by the media.
This time three senior executives of their company were summoned here, which aroused many people's speculation and discussion.
“Don’t be anxious, listen to me first!”
Smollett spread his hands, pressed down, and said: “First of all, the Western Suburbs Branch is an agency under the Internal Revenue Service. , He is not a bandit and does not pose any threat to us. Secondly, after some friendly negotiations, we did reach an agreement with Director David.”
According to the agreement with David, he had to tell the media about this matter, so he had to bite the bullet and speak out now.
"Mr. Smollett, what agreement did you Mikuamei and Director David reach?"
The Los Angeles Times reporter's words asked what the people at the scene and watching the live broadcast felt like. .
“Years ago, our Migomei tax department had some problems, which resulted in some tax issues not being handled in a timely manner. After Director David’s investigation, we were deeply aware of our mistakes. Voluntarily paid a total of US$1 billion in previous taxes and late payment fees.”
Hearing this, the media reporters at the scene and the audience watching in real time were stunned.
Realized your mistake?
Voluntarily pay a $1 billion penalty?
This is 1 billion.
It’s not 10 yuan. Who can change it voluntarily?
"My hair, is this serious? Mi Gaomei voluntarily accepted a penalty of 1 billion US dollars?"
"Isn't Mi Gaomei one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood? The other seven major film companies are still indifferent. How could he 'surrender'?" Just like Fuchs Film Company, they have some evidence of tax evasion and so on, so they will accept punishment like this now!"
Soon, most people came to their senses.
Needless to say, David must have mastered the irrefutable evidence of tax evasion and various black materials of Rice Cake Beauty Company, just like he did with Fuchs Film Company before, and then forced Rice Cake Beauty Company to Now I have to spend money to eliminate the disaster.
Thinking of this, the media reporters and the people watching once again felt a trepidation about David's wrist.
How long has it been since David was transferred to the Western Suburbs Bureau? Not only did he manage Zhu Li and other big shots to be obedient, but even the world-famous eight major Hollywood film studios, Rice Cake Beauty, were now forced to vomit blood like this.
Meanwhile, Disney Studios Headquarters.
"Fake Squid, can anyone tell me what the damn rice cake is for? Why did you make such a decision without even talking to me?"
< br>Okanji was so angry that he was about to go crazy. He kept slapping his palms on the table and roaring, while the senior executives of Disney Pictures on the side also had extremely solemn expressions.
It wasn't until a long time later that a senior executive said in a deep voice: "There's no way Mi Gao Mei will compromise like this, unless David pinches their lives!"
In fact, it doesn’t need to be said by this senior executive. Everyone here has guessed it. If Mi Gaomei hadn’t been pinched by her fate, how could she have recognized her like this?
“The compromise of Rice Cake Beauty is a bad start. Now I’m worried that those ‘outsiders’ will also surrender to the Western Suburbs Bureau under pressure. By then, under this domino effect, we will He became the target of public criticism.”
“Lang Fu is right. Since David can control Fuchs and now Mi Gaomei, it is difficult to say that he will not control other companies. Not sure, we are already working on the next company while the iron is hot."
"Vice President Okanji, the key is what the headquarters said, has there been no progress in lobbying Congress?"< br>
On hearing about lobbying Congress, Okanji recovered from his anger. He replied: "The headquarters is already operating, but this matter is of great importance and needs to be A little time.”
"Vice President Okanji, I think you should go to the head office in person again and urge them. It won't work if we continue like this."
"I understand, you go and contact the six major companies for me. , let them stop making such decisions that are detrimental to the interests of the entire Hollywood like Mi Kuai Mei!”
……
Following Mi Kuai Mei’s public payment of US$1 billion! After the fine incident caused thousands of waves, the popularity at home and abroad is still high.
Among the eight major Hollywood film companies, Fuchs has been publicly named by the Western Suburbs Bureau, but because it involves the giant Disney, he is still investigating and collecting evidence and has not been challenged.
Mi Gaomei was even publicly fined 1 billion, which shocked the entire film and television industry.
So who will be next?
Western suburbs branch, David called Jerome to the office and asked: "What's going on at United Artists."
"According to the information, their One of the bosses, Tom Crouse, has returned to the company from abroad to take charge of the overall situation! "
The United Artists Film Company he is talking about is one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood.
"Tom Cruise is back?"
David thought for a moment, then said: "Okay, then invite him over to talk!"
"Yes."
An hour later, when the media were still speculating which company would suffer next, the arrival of a commercial vehicle, and the figures stepping out of it, instantly revealed to them doubted.
“Tom Cruise, that’s Tom Cruise!”
"As early as 2006, Tom Cruise and his partners invested in the purchase of United Artists Pictures. This time I am here to represent this company."
And the other seven major movies Compared to giants.
United Artists Pictures has been in decline in recent years, and it almost relies on Tom Cruise's new movies every year to stay alive.
The appearance of Tom Cruise did not cause a rush of interviews from the media.
Because they know it very well.
Interviews are worthless now.
The highlight is only the interview after the negotiation results come out!
Tom Cruise and his team walked into the bureau, and under the leadership of a dedicated person, they came to the director's office.
“Hello Director David, I am Tom Cruz, this is Avello, the CEO of our United Artists Film Company, this is our Vice President Nokmand, this is... ”
Although the Oscar incident, Fuchs, and the Rice Cake Beauty Inc. incident made the entire film and television wall panic, Tom Cruise still maintained his grace and smile, introducing his family to David one by one. The company's top executives.
"Hello."
David shook hands one by one, and then motioned for both parties to sit down and talk in detail.
"Director David, I went abroad for business some time ago and have just come back these two days. However, I also understand the situation. I think there should be no problem with our company. It’s all the tax lists of our company over the years.”
Although Tom is an actor, he is certainly not stupid. Without knowing whether the Western Suburbs Bureau has a handle on their company, In principle, it is natural to deny the tax issues.
If they were lucky and David didn't get a handle on them, they would be lucky.
Even if they have the handle, it won't matter. Anyway, Mi Gaomei Film Company has already made a start. If they are forced to give in, they won't have to bear so much pressure.
Of course, the first thing we need to know now is whether David summoned them here today to launch an attack on United Artists. If so, what kind of bargaining chips does David have in his hand?
(End of this chapter)