Chapter 151

Superhero copyright, although in the current recession, but look to the future, it is sweet cake ah!

In fact, many of the superhero copyrights sold by Marvel have been used for years.

Generally 5-8 years!

It means that if the film company that won the superhero's copyright does not shoot the superhero film according to the contract within five years, then Marvel can unconditionally take back the superhero's copyright!

Iron man, Hulk, black widow, magic four and other superhero copyrights belong to superhero copyrights with a certain period of authorization.

But!

There is a saying that "soldiers come to block, water comes to cover the land". There are more ways than difficulties.

Five years?

If you don't shoot, you will take back the copyright unconditionally?

Well, I'll just spend tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars to make a rough shot when the five-year period is about to expire. What can you do with marvel?

For example, in the original history of time and space, Constantine film company, which owns the copyright of magic four, has done this many times.

In short, since you have sold the copyright of Marvel without paying a certain price, then your copyright is still in my hands.

Well, even if it's rotten and moldy in the warehouse!

Not to mention Marvel's superhero copyright, other types of related copyright, Hollywood's major film companies, basically adhere to this operation.

Of course, not all superhero copyrights have contract terms!

For example, in the 20th century, fox bought the copyright of "X-Men" and death watch series, Zhuke bought the copyright of "Spider Man" and venom, Dr. octopus, etc., all belong to permanent copyright. In other words, as long as I don't sell, you can't help me!

Zhukemu escorts Kevin Fitch away.

"Dong Dong ~!"

It wasn't long before someone knocked on the door of Zucker's office. It was Alexander bovich sanaly Sergey, Zhuk's chief assistant.

Well, that's a long name!

As a matter of fact, as a Russian, Alexander's name is normal among the Russian people. After all, Russian names usually include father's name, mother's name, and even grandmother's name. If a married woman, her husband's surname will be added.

“boss！” Alexander said respectfully.

"Good afternoon, Alexander. You come here at this time. It seems that you have finished what I told you. " Chuckles.

"Yes, boss."

Alexander continued: "I have found out the information of Apple's shareholders, including several companies and individuals with a large number of shares in circulation in the market."

Zhuke nodded: "it's not necessary to say the information of Apple's shareholders. After all, they are listed companies. Just a little investigation will tell us about those companies and individuals who hold a large number of circulating shares of apple."

In the following time, Alexander reported to Zhuke in detail.

At present, Apple's tradable shares in the market, a total of 38.9%, of which 5% ~ 12% are concentrated in the hands of those investment institutions and enterprises, the remaining is owned by shareholders.

Among the 5% - 12% of non voting shares, there are two major enterprises.

.......

One: the national environmental protection foundation.

The national environmental protection foundation is a semi official organization. As the name suggests, it is mainly engaged in the publicity and maintenance of environmental protection, and investment and financial management is also a part of it.

It owns 2.7% of apple.

......

Second: Microsoft.

On August 6, 1997, Microsoft used 150 million dollars to buy a large number of non voting shares of apple, accounting for 3%.

"Boss, the apple stock held by the national environmental protection foundation, was purchased as early as the beginning of 1990, when it was 4.9%. However, Apple's current situation is not very good. In recent years, they have sold part of their shares one after another, and the remaining 2.7% of them are also willing to sell off. "

Alexander is worthy of being a senior elite who graduated from a famous university. In such a short period of time, he analyzed the advantages and disadvantages and saved a lot of time for Zhuke.

"From tomorrow, you can contact the national environmental protection foundation and say I'm willing to take over the $135 million Apple stock." Said Zucker.

Alexander nodded.

In fact, as Alexander speculated, the national environmental protection foundation agreed without hesitation after learning that Zucker was willing to buy the shares.

Who let Apple stock, now the root is not so good?!

Even now that jobs is back in power, it's almost a year since Apple's market share of its products has been further reduced.

The value of its stock has not changed much.

Even if it wasn't for the current environment of the Internet industry, which has been sought after by all shareholders, it is estimated that Apple's stock would have fallen to immortal stock.

"Boss, if you give me another week, I'm confident that I can lower the price to 125 million dollars." Alexander said in a deep voice.

Price down?

What's Zhuke's objection to saving $10 million?

Yes, of course!

There's no doubt that in a short time, Zucker will be able to take 2.7% of Apple's shares, even if it's only non voting.

However

Zhuke's acquisition of 3% non voting Apple shares held by Microsoft was rejected!

Even Zhuke said: "willing to pay 8% higher than the market price to buy, Microsoft is still not excited."

Yes, Zucker can buy Apple shares directly from the stock market, but a large number of acquisitions are not so easy, and will lead to the further growth of Apple shares. On the whole, even if the average price is similar to the market price, it is also very troublesome. Therefore, they chose to buy from Microsoft.

"Why didn't Microsoft sell its shares to me?"

Zhuke sat alone in running the company and began to ponder.

Time goes by bit. It has to be said that although Zhuke is still a layman with a loser mentality, he has grown up a lot in the past two years.

After some thinking, and combined with their own knowledge of the future analysis, roughly came to the result.

"Microsoft bought 3% of Apple's non voting shares. It's not for profit."

In fact, Zucker was right.

The reason why Microsoft used $150 million to buy Apple's shares is to give up the lawsuit against Microsoft for copyright infringement and build IE browser into every apple computer in the future.

Perhaps more significantly, Microsoft also announced that it will continue to support its office series on the Mac version. And soon established the Macintosh software department. This measure reversed the situation that Microsoft's Mac version was behind PC version, and also made it win several awards.

Of course, after Microsoft achieved its goal, it later sold all of its shares in apple.

It has to be said that Microsoft is a rogue!

Microsoft successfully sold Apple shares before the dotcom bubble, making them a small profit.

"Ah ~!"

Zhuke said, "Microsoft of chicken thief! It seems that in a short period of time, it is impossible to take this share from Microsoft. "

Adjust the mentality: "it doesn't matter, as long as apple before the official rise, won a large share, completely OK, now is not urgent."

In the afternoon.

Zhuke left the company and took Zach Schneider and Christopher Nolan, two future directors, to the Chinese Grand Theater in Hollywood. You know, today is the big day for the premiere of Titanic.

The second watch is on.