Chapter 170： Alumni who drop out

Chapter 170 The Alumni Who Dropped Out

In the current US market, stock splits are a kind of ridicule. Over the past four years, 375 companies in the S&P 500 have undergone stock splits.

Analysts on Wall Street pointed out that stock splits can usually attract more investors and increase the liquidity of the stock while shareholders' equity and the company's total market value remain unchanged. And because stock splits are often seen as a sign that company management is bullish, the move tends to incentivize a company's stock price.

Today, in order to save Apple's stock price from falling again and again, after a vote at the shareholders' meeting, after June 1987, Apple's stock split again.

The current Apple is not the indomitable and unparalleled giant in the future. It can be described as miserable.

At the beginning, Jobs encouraged his good friend Larry Ellison, the boss of Oracle, to buy Apple.

But the market share of the dominant computer has dropped to 4. Larry Ellison can't see any possibility of Apple's profit and refuses to acquire it.

Dell Computer boss Michael Dell even mocked Jobs and told him to shut down Apple as soon as possible, because no investment institutions and big companies would take over this mess.

Fortunately, through the Internet bull market, Apple escaped disaster. And Jobs launched the well-received imac, and its market share has increased to 9.

However, the Internet bubble burst, and although the stock prices of large companies such as Dell, Cisco, and Hewlett-Packard have fallen sharply, they have a large volume and many users, and they are full of confidence.

Apple, which was in charge of Steve Jobs, had a hard time saying that the way to save the company was a small method such as stock splitting.

After the two-for-one share split, Apple's total share capital has reached nearly 470 million shares.

Scott Swift was overjoyed to hear the news.

Under the order of the big boss Tang En, he wants to eat a lot of Apple shares in the secondary market in a short period of time, which will definitely cause the stock price to fluctuate.

Once it is discovered that Dunn Capital is secretly eating Apple stock, the stock price will definitely rise sharply, which is definitely not in the interests of Dunn Capital.

It just so happens that Apple has now come up with a move to split its shares. It is just this spring breeze that Scott Swift can secretly hide behind and increase his stock holdings.

This little thing did not bring joy to Dunn. After successfully reaching a strategic cooperation with Hasbro, he successfully found a breakthrough in the film, TV and IP industries.

Only the animation industry is still in the dark.

The latest news is that Jeffrey Katzenberg is tough. Although DreamWorks Animation's performance is bleak now, he wants to make one last big gamble.

"Jeffrey is an expert in hand-drawn animation, and he has achieved great success at Disney. After Cod's DreamWorks, he realized the importance of computer technology and began to transform. In the past few films, traditional hand-drawn and computer were used. The combination mode of painting, the effect is not good, Jeffrey must make a bold attempt." Bill McNick gave an explanation.

Tang En's eyes flashed, "Could it be that DreamWorks Animation wants to learn from Pixar and launch a fully computer-generated animation?"

Bill McNick nodded, "Yes, now Blue Sky Studio is engaged in computer technology, and Jeffrey will definitely not be left behind. I heard that Jeffrey is actively raising funds from major shareholders and intends to adapt the famous children's picture book "Monster History" "Lake", all computer production. If it fails again this time, DreamWorks Animation will definitely be split and sold."

"Shrek?"

A wry smile appeared on Dunn's face.

This is a classic in the history of Hollywood animation, just like Blue Sky Studio's "Ice Age".

After "Shrek" is released and has achieved great success, it will be difficult to acquire it again when DreamWorks Animation is so powerful.

"Forget it, it's impossible for Hollywood to revolve around me. If you fail, you will fail." Tang En waved his hand and sighed, "By the way, what is the judgment of Dian Yan on Mattel's side?"

A few days ago, Disney just announced that it has registered the "Disney Princess" trademark and will incorporate the previous and future animated princess movie series into this brand.

Such a super brand makes Dunn feel a lot of pressure, and the desire for Barbie is even greater.

Bill McNick shook his head, "It's not going well, Mattel is not like Hasbro, their business philosophy is very conservative, they lack foresight, and they don't understand our concept of 'pan-entertainment rights'."

"Then give them some more explanation. The world's largest toy company can't be all idiots, right?"

"Difficult!" Bill McNick curled his lips, "unless we can make a bigger profit."

"What's the meaning?"

"The way of cooperation is simple and clear."

If Tang En realized something, "You mean to directly spend money to buy copyright?"

"That's right!"

Dunn laughed, "This Mattel company is too stupid, isn't it? Can't see any long-term benefits? When Marvel sold the copyright, it was because it was facing bankruptcy. Mattel does this, it makes people laugh. Lose your teeth!"

Bill McNick smiled, "So, you agree?"

"Agree, of course I agree!" Tang En's mouth crossed a bit of sarcasm, "I only pay attention to the immediate copyright fee, but ignore the long-term profit distribution. It is not surprising that Mattel was acquired by Hasbro!"

"Hasbro buys Mattel?"

Bill McNick was stunned for a moment, how is this possible? Now Mattel, the market value is three times that of Hasbro!

Tang En waved his hand, "I'm talking about the future, look at me, if Mattel continues this conservative and stupid business strategy, it will be over sooner or later. They are still worried about the risks of the movies produced by Tang En Films? Joke!"

Bill McNick's confidence in Dunn is no wonder, "What do we do next? Are the cartoons of Nickelodeon Channel still doing it?"

Tang En sighed slightly, "He's not benevolent, but I can't be unjust. Since I've already promised, I still have to do it. At least Viacom did help in the public relations crisis."

"Then just find a studio to outsource and make a children's cartoon, which is enough to repay the favor." Bill McNick is deeply familiar with the concept of Hollywood, and sometimes favors are more important than commitments.

"No, in case the cartoon makes a mess, wouldn't it humiliate the reputation of Tang En Pictures?" Tang En immediately shook his head, thought about it, and Suo Xing said, "Let the copyright of "Fantastic Four" directly to Nick Rodian for use once That's good, don't they have their own animation studio? Let them do it themselves! If it's done, they can continue to make a sequel, or if it's not good, just one shot and two breakups!"

"Well, that's fine too."

Bill McNick nodded.

At this time, Reese Witherspoon secretly pushed open the door and glanced at it, found Bill there, and smiled embarrassedly, "Sorry, I didn't know you were there, you guys continue to talk."

Tang En laughed, "Okay, we're done talking! Come in, is the filming over?"

Some time ago, when Dunn Pictures encountered a crisis, Reese Witherspoon directly took leave from the "Legal Blonde" crew to tide over the difficulties with the company.

Such a move has aroused the recognition and favor of everyone from top to bottom in Dunn Films.

Reese Witherspoon pushed the door openly and came in with a sweet smile, "Just finished shooting yesterday!"

Bill McNick said jokingly: "Reese, it's too hard for you to come to the company just after filming? In my opinion, you should ask your boss for a vacation and find a place with beautiful scenery to go on vacation."

Tang En waved his hand and said boldly: "Bill is right! You can rest for a while on paid vacation."

Reese gave him a sullen look, "How much is the paid vacation? $5,000 or $8,000? Do you know how much "Legal Blonde" MGM offered me? A full 300 Ten thousand U.S. dollars!"

"Wow! Reese, you've made a fortune, it's time for a treat!" Dunn exclaimed exaggeratedly.

Angrily, Reese gritted her teeth, "I've made a fortune? Even if I made a hundred movies, I wouldn't be able to make it to the Forbes Rich List!"

Bill McNick laughed, waved his hand, and stood up, "Okay, don't disturb you guys, I'm going to work, the "Mrs. Smith" project needs more preparation."

After he left, Reese Witherspoon bypassed Dunn's big desk, turned around in front of him, and sat down in his arms with her light body, hooking his arms around his arms. neck.

Tang En laughed and said, "So proactive? The door hasn't been locked yet!"

Reese rolled her eyes playfully to know that your mind is always on that kind of thing. "

"Ah? What are you?" Dunn was at a loss.

Reese bit her mouth, "Dang En, can I beg you for one thing?"

"Okay!" Tang En answered cheerfully immediately, "What is our relationship? At least we are good friends, right? There's no need to be so polite."

"It's almost the same!" Reese pursed her lips and smiled, very happy. "I have a senior brother who has entrusted the relationship to me. I hope you can help."

"Senior brother?" Tang En was slightly startled.

"Stanford alumnus, but he dropped out after a year," Reese explained.

"Drop out?"

Dunn's eyes lit up instantly.

This is definitely the standard for a big man!

Larry Ellison, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and even the richest man in China.

Previously, Reese Witherspoon helped Dunn connect with her alumni and brothers, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, so that Dunn successfully invested in Google and obtained 10 shares.

Now, Reese is going to introduce another Stanford University alumnus, maybe another famous person!

"Tell me, who is it?"

Dunn took a deep breath and was ready, waiting for Reese to pronounce a shocking name.

"Actually, I don't know who it is." Reese said helplessly.

"what?"

Reese pursed her lips, "I'll just say it straight, she's a younger sister of my alumni brother. She's very interested in movies and wants to ask you for help."

Tang En's eyes turned black with anger!

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Chapter 170 The Alumni Who Dropped Out