Chapter 719 Suspected Monopoly
Xu Liang pondered for a moment.
“Forget the equity of the three major music companies in South Korea, retaining it will help us exert influence.”
Hongmeng’s shares in YG, JYP and SM are basically maintained at 15% about.
And holds two board seats.
It can be guaranteed that the music copyrights of these three companies will be licensed to Hongmeng Music Network at a reasonable price, not to other music websites.
Ensure the competitiveness of Hongmeng Music Network in the South Korean market.
“PolyGram, Forest Records, and Universal Music Group must be gradually divested.” Xu Liangdao.
PolyGram and Forest Records, one high and one low, have developed into the largest music labels in China and even the entire Greater China region.
Already 14 big-name singers have signed contracts.
Forest Records, because of its super female (male) vocals, has signed nearly 40 singers, focusing on a large volume of music.
“It’s a bullshit monopoly. The revenue of DreamWorks Animation cannot even match that of Pixar, let alone Disney.”
In just over ten years, it will be enough for Hongmeng’s own entertainment The business has developed through Universal's global publicity system and influence, as well as years of accumulated experience.
"We still need to resolutely implement the strategy of decentralization. I am only responsible for the company's long-term strategy and supervision. Day-to-day management is delegated to the management committee and subsidiary presidents."
Looked at the caller ID Then pressed the answer button.
He knew very well that there was someone who could not see his good points and was causing harm in the middle.
When China and the United States were still in the honeymoon period, there was no problem for Universal Music to be placed under Hongmeng.
After taking a deep breath, calm yourself down.
In addition to the reasons for focusing on online, the most critical thing is the inability to integrate.
“No. But I wonder if it will be Lehman? After all, it is the underwriter chosen by DreamWorks Animation for the IPO. Now that we have given up on the listing, it is equivalent to hurting Lehman’s interests.
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It’s not that management can’t be integrated, but that ownership can’t be integrated.
Herbert McDade was not a forgiving man. ”
“Do you have news? "Xu Liang asked.
Anger can't solve any problems.
The shadow of Larry Ellison's bastard subconsciously popped into his mind.
"I understand."
Hongmeng is getting bigger and bigger, making it difficult for him to manage it now.
Both companies are 100% owned by Hongmeng Music Group.
Xu Liang was angry.
But whether it still needs to be investigated.
A piece of bad news interrupted his good mood of having a baby boy.
As for Universal Music Group, the reason for the divestment is simple.
“The U.S. Department of Commerce said our acquisition is suspected of being a monopoly.” Lu Hui said solemnly.
But when the trade war starts, the huge Universal Music and Universal Pictures will become a thorn in the side of old white men and red necks.
So these two major businesses will eventually be divested.
"Stephen, the Ministry of Commerce has blocked the transaction between us."
But maybe God saw that his life was going too smoothly during this period.
Online is the key.
Dingle bell….
The phone rang.
Hongmeng Entertainment only needs a small amount of holdings to ensure that a steady stream of music copyrights can enter Hongmeng Music Network.
After Hongmeng signed a merger and acquisition contract with DreamWorks Animation, Stephen Katzenberg changed his name.
Xu Liang said.
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Hongmeng’s US$800 million acquisition of DreamWorks Animation caused a sensation in Hollywood.
Xu Liang wants to separate them and set up an independent music group.
Exhaled slowly.
“BOSS, it’s me, Katzenberg.”
But in the business world, not many people care about this kind of small-scale acquisition.
“Yes. BOSS, there must be someone secretly trying to stop this transaction.”
"What? Hongmeng's acquisition of DreamWorks Animation was blocked?"
After a few words of discussion, Xu Liang hung up the phone.
“But don’t worry, the divestment of offline music will not happen overnight, but will be carried out gradually. This year, we will divest the shares of Aihui Music and Bandai first.”
Herbert McDade, Chief Operating Officer of Lehman.
"I will solve this matter. Your main task now is to manage DreamWorks Animation, especially to film "Madagascar" well."
"Madagascar" is DreamWorks' big IP. If something goes wrong, Xu Liangfei will be heartbroken.
"Don't worry, DreamWorks Animation's business will not be affected in any way."
"That's good. The approval matter will be resolved soon, don't worry."
< br>At this time, Xu Liang must show his decisiveness, otherwise if you are not sure yourself, others will not believe you even more.
“Okay.”
After hanging up the phone, Xu Liang thought for a moment and called Secretary of State Colin Luther Powell.
The phone rang for a while and then connected.
“Dear Colin, good morning.”
“Xu, it’s rare to receive your call.”
“As Secretary of State, you have a lot to do. I dare not disturb you.”
"Haha. No matter how much I have to do, if it's you, I will set aside time."
"Then I am deeply honored."
After a pause, Xu Liang smiled He continued: "Dear Colin, I have a little thing here. I hope you can help me."
"Little thing?"
"Hongmeng acquired DreamWorks Animation for US$800 million. Do you think all the shares are a small matter?”
"With Hongmeng's size, this is really not a large-scale acquisition." Powell is a smart man and quickly guessed Xu Liang's purpose in finding him.
“It seems that this acquisition has encountered difficulties?”
“Yes. The Ministry of Commerce blocked this acquisition in the name of suspected monopoly. God is my witness, DreamWorks Animation Up to now, it has only produced 9 animations.
Not to mention Pixar, which is far behind.
I really don’t understand why it is suspected of being a monopoly.
Even tax evasion is more reliable than monopoly. "
Listening to his complaints, Powell smiled. "Xu, how do you want me to help you? "
"I want to know who is behind this? "Xu Liang said coldly.
"Let me ask you. ”
"Thank you."
"Hang up now. I'll call you when the results are available."
"Okay."
Listen to the blind tone in your ears Finally, Xu Liang put down his cell phone.
Before he could take a breath, the phone rang again.
After seeing that the caller ID was my mother, I quickly picked up the call.
"Mom..."
Wang Lingxiang's urgent voice interrupted him.
"Son, come back soon. Helen's father is here."
"Who are you talking about?"
"Helen's father, your father-in-law, come back quickly, your father is entertaining you right now.
I'll hang up first.
By the way, I can't get away from here, you immediately Call Christina and tell her not to come out.
If your father-in-law knows that you have two things, he will beat you up."
Dudu...
A blind tone sounded.
Xu Liang put away his cell phone.
A wry smile appeared on his face.
“When I’m really unlucky, I can’t even drink cold water without my teeth filling.”
Put on your coat and quickly turn around and go downstairs.
When I got to the car, I took out my cell phone and called Helen.
The call was answered quickly.
“I knew you would call me.” Helen said.
"Why did your dad come suddenly?"
Xu Liang asked.
"Why else, of course it's profit."
Helen's tone was filled with mockery.
Xu Liang vaguely understood what she meant.
“The Montes family has been inherited for more than two hundred years. Although it is not as prominent as Roosevelt and Bush, its influence and connections are also top in the United States.
The news that we are together must be hidden. But my good father.
He didn't stop me before, but now he waits until we have a baby before suddenly running over.
It’s nothing more than seeing that we already have an unbreakable bond, and I can use this excuse to make money from you. "
Xu Liang smiled and said: "So, as long as I satisfy his appetite, our relationship will be recognized by the Montes family? ”
“You can say that. But I don't recommend you do this.
My greedy father had a huge appetite.
From the time I was sixteen to now, he has successfully chased away no less than twenty wealthy families who wanted to marry into the Montes family.
In his eyes, I am a rare commodity. "
Feeling the anger and loss in her tone, Xu Liang quickly comforted her.
"Okay, don't think about this. You now have me and Carlos Jr., and a promising career like Facebook.
In the future we will definitely be able to build a Xu family that is more powerful than the Montes family. ”
"Dear, thank you.
Meeting you is the greatest happiness in my life."
With Helen's gentle gratitude, Xu Liang hung up the phone.
Looking at the silhouette passing quickly outside the car window, there was a hint of thought on his face.
“This is a good opportunity.”
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After entering the house, I saw a black extended Rolls-Royce and two Lincolns parking in front of me.
Looking at the appearance, you can tell it’s worth a lot.
“Boss.”
The bodyguards saw him coming and greeted him quickly.
After nodding, he walked into the reception hall of the main building.
My eyes quickly fixed on a middle-aged man who was wearing a dark brown suit and had light blond hair that was meticulously styled. He looked very similar to Helen.
Beside him, stood a white young man about thirty years old wearing a black suit and gold-rimmed glasses.
From the 67% similarity in appearance between the two, it is not difficult to guess their identities.
In fact, Helen once told him about her family background.
As the fourth daughter in the family, she has two older brothers, one older sister, and a younger brother who is studying in college.
In families with many children, the eldest son (female) or the younger son (female) receives the most attention.
The ones in the middle suffer the most.
It doesn’t hurt if it belongs to my grandma, and I don’t love it if it belongs to my uncle.
So, Helen does not have a strong sense of belonging to the family.
The share in the family trust is only US$500,000 a year, which is more than the average middle class, but much worse than the wealthy class.
Having enjoyed prosperity and wealth since she was a child, she is naturally not willing to fall down the class ladder.
That’s why I clung to Xu Liang, the diamond king.
Even sharing it with Christina.
Having been used to seeing the trashy things in the upper class, she knows better than anyone else that nothing is as important as money.
"Boss."
The voices of the bodyguards also attracted the attention of everyone in the living room.
"Son, you are back. Come here quickly, your father-in-law is here."
Wang Lingxiang waved.
(End of this chapter)