Chapter 1307： Transfer target public opinion storm

In order to calm down the turmoil caused by an idiot, Wang Shoufu had to promise a lot of things in violation of his heart. For example, the promise is not to lay off employees within a certain number of years, and promises to retain the number of American employees, and he has to commit to a raise.

This is definitely not a matter for a capitalist that they are willing to do it on their own initiative, but in order to appease the emotions of the employees, he can only make compromises for his most important plan at the moment.

Of course, the compromise is only for ordinary employees. It’s like planning the management of these, especially the idiot. Even if he ignores his own inner dislike and simply thinks about the stability of the company, he must not let these guys stay here.

It’s inevitable that getting out of the way, but such things are not worthy of Wang Shoufu’s personal operation. Compared to wasting time on such things, he needs to put his efforts on his most important plans.

Time Warner, he and Tony's second goal in the plan. However, for this goal, Wang Shoufu is actually not very satisfied. The reason is very simple. Time Warner is huge, and it is also a giant in Hollywood. However, the entire Warner's industry is not what he needs most.

What he needs is the TV industry. Even if it is Fox's Fox TV station, it is what he really needs if he can take the lead in the entire American TV network system. On this issue, it is obviously not enough for Time Warner's name to have only part of the Turner TV network and the cw TV network. He needs a bigger goal, and he has already thought about it. It is the Viacom Group, the media giant holding the cbs TV network under its hand.

Of course, the acquisition of Viacom is not as simple as the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. After all, the 21st Century Fox is an industry separated by the news group, and the volume cannot be as great as it used to be. A considerable part of News Corp.'s industry is in the UK. With the destruction of Britain, the former media tycoon Murdoch family was almost inevitably hit hard.

Forty percent of the British paper media is controlled by his hands, which was a brilliant rule in the past, and today it is a nightmare for the entire Murdoch family. Although they can maintain a superficial brilliance by virtue of the resources they have, in reality, many of them are already stretched.

The impact of the stock market, coupled with internal divisions, almost impossible for the Murdoch family to control the industry under their name. After all, they are only the largest shareholder. In the case of being able to unite other shareholders, he can certainly be called the owner of the group. But with the weakening of its own power and the dangers of all shareholders, they certainly cannot continue to unite.

This is why Wang Shoufu successfully acquired the 21st Century Fox. If the hearts of the people are scattered, then it is better to take some tangible benefits to fill such a vacancy. Moreover, it is possible to use such an opportunity to climb the richest man who has great resources and contacts in the mainland. This is a good choice for the Murdoch family who urgently needs to open up new markets and save themselves.

However, the Viacom Group did not have to do so. Although their market is inevitably affected by the turmoil in the United States, the problem is not so obvious for the media empire that has already reached the world. So of course, if Wang Shoufu wants to do something to him, it will not be as smooth as it is now.

The only thing he can borrow is the turmoil in the stock market, and although this can be considered to have a certain influence, but it can play a key role, and finally it is said. After all, this is an external force factor, and it is never these external factors that really determine the final result of the problem. After all, everything depends on strength.

The money in the hands of Wang Shoufu can satisfy the shareholders of Viacom Group. This is the real key. The problem nowadays is that he has borrowed 200 billion yuan, and he has spent a lot of money on the acquisition of the 21st Century Fox, and may not be able to come up with a satisfactory figure.

You know, when Viacom acquired cbs, it cost almost $46 billion. In addition to cbs in his name, there are also giants like Paramount. If you want to take it, it is almost impossible to have no eight billion.

This kind of cross-border acquisition is best to be quick and quick. If you can't directly break the bottom line of those shareholders' hearts with a sufficient price, then things will inevitably become more nights. At this point, Tony has also requested that what he asked for Wang Shoufu is to solve these problems as soon as possible. As soon as possible, it is impossible to have no money in hand.

The dollar has depreciated badly, but it has not reached the level of equalization with the renminbi. Wang Shoufu, who has already spent almost half of his money, is not enough money. If he wants to continue, he has to come up with more money, and it is certainly impossible to rely on himself. So he made up his mind and immediately did such a thing, that is, the Fox shares that had just arrived were mortgaged to the bank.

He borrowed 180 billion directly from the central bank, and with this funding, he directly submitted a request for a premium purchase to the Viacom Group. In the face of this big move by Wang Shoufu, the entire American press that has already heard the news has begun to become crazy.

“The Chinese are crazy, they want to use money to conquer the world?” This is the title given to the news that the news is crazy and incredible.

"The arrogant Chinese, they will repeat the mistakes of the Japanese." This is the title of complaints about this crazy thing, even filled with grievances.

"The US television network has already fallen into the hands of the Chinese. From today, we will see the United States in the hands of the Chinese?" This is the title of the people who want to provoke people's emotions.

Almost in an instant, the entire American media and network are full of such words, and these voices are almost always accusing the Chinese, accusing them of the terrible behavior. Such a thing, if no one is instructed behind, it is absolutely impossible.

This point, even the first richest man who has just set foot on the land of the United States can see it, so immediately, he ordered his own American media forces that he had just started, and launched his own arrogance against this hurricane in public opinion. Counterattack.

"Fox is the owner, the stock price has begun to pick up. The US stock market has a turbulent shot!"

"An inclusive country, a tolerant society, will create a diverse civilization like today. Welcome, Chinese people join the American media family!"

"The Chinese King promised to open up more markets and promise more job opportunities. This may be a turning point for the United States, where the employment situation is currently low!"

"Where is the future of the United States? Cooperation may be our only chance."

Although the sniper in the media is powerful, there are many people who speak for him in the position of Wang Fufu. Especially after the media announced the promise of Wang Shoufu to Fox employees, the overall trend of public opinion is that there is still a tendency to shift to the past. This change is somewhat unexpected, and it is even more intolerable for those who have brewed it all over the land.

Sumner. Redstone, the major shareholder of Viacom's board of directors, is now taking a table and making the most violent screams against these unscrupulous media.

"These media, who know what they are talking about, do they know what they are saying? Why do they want to help the Chinese? Do they not know what kind of market is going on if our market is invaded by the Chinese?"

As the head of Viacom, the company led the company to the top of the emperor. The voice of Lei Shidong speaking throughout the group is unique. He has the highest authority and the highest voice. Even other shareholders are often obsessed with his power.

After all, for most of the shareholders, what they want is only the benefits. As long as Lei Shidong can always bring them rich benefits, then even if they tolerate him a little, there is no big deal.

Like now, when Lei Shidong is furious about something, most of the shareholders will silently endure it without saying a word. But unfortunately, this is something that I used to have. As Lei Shidong put down the power to return to the board of directors, and Viacom's interests are not as good as one day. Many shareholders have already expressed dissatisfaction with the company's current situation and the temper of Lei Shidong.

Therefore, when he shouted like this, almost immediately shareholders said to him.

"Mr. Lei Shidong, calm down. We are in the general meeting of shareholders, not listening to you swearing others. If you want to swear, go back to your home, face your wall and dog, whatever you want How are you!"

"You!" Hearing this, Lei Shidong, who was always tempered, immediately transferred firepower. But carefully thinking about the forces behind this shareholder, he immediately extinguished the idea. Although he is tempered, he is not a fool. Who can offend someone who can't offend, he is still clear.

So after taking a deep breath, he changed his tone and said loudly to all the shareholders present.

"Well, since it is a general meeting of shareholders, then I will talk about things related to the shareholders' meeting. First of all, as the major shareholder of Viacom, I must show my attitude. I will never accept this Chinese bid. No matter how high his bid is, it is impossible. Viacom will never sell it to a Chinese, absolutely!"