Chapter 498： Double pressure

Since the emergence of sharp rumors of contradictions between Pixar’s management and major shareholders, Pixar’s stock has stopped rising against the trend. In the subsequent unfavorable news, the stock price has slowly fallen. Although sudu is not very fast, it has fallen. The trend is very obvious. It seems that this newly emerging animation giant has encountered huge obstacles to its development.

However, in May, a large number of buying orders suddenly appeared on the market, and Pixar's stock price rose accordingly.

Not long after, Walt Disney, one of Pixar's minority shareholders, announced that Pixar's shares in his hands exceeded 10%. "Fiction" novel chapters are updated fastest

By now, anyone who has studied Hollywood and the film industry will understand what Disney's ultimate goal is!

On the first Monday that came in June, Walt Disney officially issued a bona fide M&A invitation to Pixar Studios. After the news came out, it immediately shocked Hollywood.

In the eyes of most people, Michael Eisner is absolutely crazy. Pixar Studios is indeed the most urgently needed supplement for Disney. However, the contradiction between him and Pixar’s largest shareholder Ryan Jenkins, how many in the industry are there? Personal not?

Will keneng succeed if we openly initiate a well-intentioned M&A like this?

Some industry veterans who are good at analysis have realized another point. Disney dared to do so, and it must have reached some unknown agreement with Pixar's senior management.

People who think they know the inside story believe that Disney chose to announce before the Pixar shareholders meeting. They are absolutely sure. Ryan Jenkins is now in the quagmire of the Manchester United acquisition. If Michael Eisner really does Pixar’s Other high-level officials, what did he use to fight Disney?

Of course, if an agreement cannot be reached with Ryan Jenkins, a good faith merger is just a joke.

The so-called Pixar shareholders meeting, not many people attended, except for Ryan and other Pixar personnel, they are representatives of certain investment institutions on Wall Street and a few retail investors who have no right to speak. And Michael Eisner, the representative of the shareholder Disney!

In the past shareholders' meetings of all companies, Ryan was almost always attended by proxies. After all, this time it is of great importance.

He sat at the long conference table, his eyes drifting from Nicole secretly, and the Australian girl seemed to be the same as before, pale without any expression.

Like all shareholder meetings, the current Ed Kamel is the presiding officer of the meeting. The routine procedures are one after another. After the management personnel submit reports on finances and new film projects, the meeting naturally came to the most. Important topics.

"Pixar has an advantage in computer animation..."

The person speaking is Michael Eisner. He strongly advocated the benefits of Pixar joining the Disney Group, "Disney has marketing channels and related industry chains that Pixar does not have. We will strive to build the Pixar brand globally... This is a combination of strong forces..."

The work that should be done has actually been done in private, Michael Eisner’s point, and Ryan's point.

Unfortunately, if Disney really wants to swallow Pixar completely, then there must be enough reasons and costs to impress him.

If they just want simple holdings, that would be troublesome, but with Michael Eisner's character and style. How is this keneng?

How eagerly Disney wants to get Pixar, he naturally knows that he has related memories of previous lives. In order to maximize profits, Walt Disney will certainly not only want to get a controlling stake. It will definitely make Pixar a wholly-owned subsidiary!

Just as Ryan was thinking about this, the shareholders present had already started voting.

"I agree!"

One of the founders of Pixar, Ed Kamel and John Lasseter, nodded successively, and then Andrew Stanton and Peter Dougert, the two core of Pixar, also agreed to Disney's merger proposal.

All this is clearly shown, as in all mergers and acquisitions. Prior to the general meeting of shareholders, the acquirer had already done a lot of work in private for a long time and must have reached relevant agreements with these core personnel of Disney.

Several retail investors also expressed support, although their shares and opinions are negligible.

"we……"

Those who represent Wall Street investment institutions. After discussing in a low voice for a while, he glanced at Ryan who was sitting alone at the conference table, "We agree!"

Michael Eisner’s smile on the corners of his mouth is getting thicker. It’s not easy to get this group of vampires in private. Those on Wall Street, who can bring them more benefits, and who they will definitely support. !

Things were going almost in the direction he preset. Michael Eisner looked at Ryan and seemed very calm, only the twinkling eyes showed the surprise and surprise.

What's more unexpected is yet to come!

He couldn't help looking at Nicole Kidman in the position of chairman. As long as she expressed her position, the shares supporting Disney would have an absolute advantage.

"I agree!"

This is obviously because the woman's voice is extremely cold and does not entrain any emotions.

Ryan turned to Nicole, with a slightly opened mouth and wide-open eyes with unconcealed surprise.

There were also those who were not aware of the surprise. The incredible expressions on their faces were instantly taken away. Several retail investors couldn't help thinking, could it be said that Ryan really wanted to sell Pixar?

Seeing the unconcealed astonishment of the other party, Michael Eisner suddenly felt relaxed. From 1995 to the present, the evil anger he had accumulated in his heart was finally let out part of it.

There must be only part of it. His current target is Pixar, and there is a long list behind it, such as Jenkins Pictures...

Looking at it from Michael Eisner’s perspective, Nicole Kidman’s eyes drooped, as cold as ice, two rows of silver-white teeth are biting her lower lip tightly, as if she could not bear it, it was more like hate. .

If it is not for the wrong occasion and self-reliance, Michael Eisner really wants to laugh, what can be more destructive than the betrayal of the closest person?

"I..." Ryan took a deep breath, seeming to be calm again, "I disagree!"

Everyone's eyes fell on Ryan. This answer couldn't answer Michael Eisner's expectation. If Ryan Jenkins could be dealt with in such a simple way, it would be too small to look down upon him.

"I'm going back to prepare for the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings"." Ryan stood up suddenly and took a deep look at Nicole. "Let's stop here today..."

Talking. He turned to Michael Eisner, nodded slightly, but said nothing.

"It's more laborious than starring in "The Pianist"!"

Thinking about this, Ryan left Pixar’s office building and walked towards Jenkins Pictures not far away.

Before he could go far, George’s mobile phone rang. After Mr. Bodyguard answered the call, he handed it over, "Michael Eisner."

This world is always so wonderful, the former partners of cooperation have turned against each other because of their interests. And because the interests are closely linked together.

"Ryan, can you talk in private?"

Listening to the complacent voice on the phone, Ryan's mouth was filled with imperceptible sarcasm, "Michael, do you think...is this necessary?"

"It must be resolved. If you continue to hurt Pixar, you will lose your interests."

"Then... well, there is an old cafe behind Jenkins Pictures."

Back at Jenkins Pictures, Ryan asked about the preparations for the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings". Then I came to the old cafe. When I walked in, Michael Eisner was already waiting there.

The owner of the coffee shop is a smart man, after having coffee. He took the initiative to hide behind.

"Ryan..."

Sitting at the coffee table, Kerr Eisner looked reminiscent of the past, or the gesture of a winner, "How many years have we sat together and drank coffee?"

"After 95 years."

What time. Ryan has a good grasp of what kind of occasion and what should be done in line with his identity and interests. He looked at the Disney Tyrant on the opposite side, "It should be in your office at that time, discussing the adaptation of "Game of the Brave"."

Then he shook his head, "Michael, let's just say something."

"Transfer your equity in Pixar to Disney." Michael Eisner directly stated his purpose.

"Do you think there is this kind of keneng?" Ryan suddenly smiled, with a slight sarcasm in it, "If this is the case, we don't have to talk about it."

"Ryan, you are a smart man." After taking a sip of coffee, Michael Eisner said unhurriedly, "Presumably you should be able to see that, including Nicole and Ed, they have already A preliminary transfer agreement was reached with Disney. Even without your 42% of the shares, Disney can still obtain a controlling stake."

"You want more than a controlling stake." Hearing Nicole's name, Ryan's hand gripped the coffee cup tightly, and the protruding knuckles were slightly white.

Michael Eisner smiled and deliberately eased the suddenly tense atmosphere, "I admit this, but don't forget, you have no liquid funds now. What are you going to use against Disney? Or do you want to give up Manchester United? That 62% of the shares will not find a successor in a short time, right? 500 million pounds is a big sum, and Disney can provide you with this money..."

"About Nicole, I'm sorry." Before Ryan could speak, he continued, "I believe you will definitely not make her the target of criticism in the United States? That would be too cruel to a woman..."

Both sides are smart people, some things needless to say are too clear.

The sky-blue eyes narrowed into a line, and Ryan was like a beast whose head was chosen and devoured. In the end, he slowly released the hand holding the cup more than that. "Michael Eisner is like a hunter playing with prey, and he threw a series of words, "Ed Camel, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Peter Dougert, they have already I have reached an agreement. If the merger fails, Disney will completely abandon Pixar and buy out the contract for them. They will join the Disney Animation Department. I believe that with their status and relationship, the core personnel who are willing to follow them to join Disney will certainly Not in the minority..."

"Even... it will be more than half!" Michael Eisner pressed forward step by step, "Is Pixar still Pixar without these people? Then Pixar's stock price will fall to the bottom, how much is your share worth?"

The previous Feng Rui disappeared without a trace, and Ryan fell completely into silence.

"Think about it, Ryan."

Michael Eisner walked out of the cafe, the evening sun was as brilliant as never before, and the office building of Jenkins Pictures on the opposite side was full of attraction.

He believes that Ryan will make a wise choice in the face of the dual pressure of feelings and interests. (To be continued...) ()