Chapter 72： Start of acquisition

"You went to Germany for a round trip and made another 4.5 million dollars back."

In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Robert repeatedly admired: "Ronan, how did you develop your financing ability?"

Before the release of "Human Elimination Project", the 4.5 million dollars, how many years will it take for Shahai Entertainment to earn?

Ronan was very calm, and said: "In fact, the opportunities are always there. I also studied some cases, only to find that there are loopholes in Germany that can be caught."

In addition to the 4.5 million U.S. dollars, he still has 10 million U.S. dollars not paid to Koch Pictures. This trip to Germany actually raised 14.5 million U.S. dollars.

Ronan certainly won't fall back on the bill. After the settlement of "Reaper Is Coming", the $10 million will definitely be returned to Koch Pictures.

Mary interjected at this moment: "You two, I said it doesn't hurt to read more books?"

George Clint smiled: "I am good at publicity and media public relations. You can ask me to talk about acquisitions. It's a bit difficult to get investment."

The atmosphere in the office was very harmonious. After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he immediately handed out a reward for his trip to Abu Dhabi, including himself, each with a 1% cash reward, which is US$400,000.

Ronan patted his palm, waited for the office to calm down, and began to talk about business: "Mary, the tax rebate income of $4.5 million belongs to Shahai Entertainment's legitimate income from Koch Pictures and does not have to be included in the income of the two film projects. "

Mary nodded slightly: "Okay, I know what to do."

George Clint exclaimed: "This is a reasonable and legal company income."

Ronan said with great pity: "The tax rebate quota in the UK was divided up last year, otherwise I can go to the UK again."

The tax refund policy in the UK is not particularly strict. As long as some scenes are filmed in the UK and the main cast and crew use British people, the application conditions are met.

But compared to Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States have closer cooperation, and the annual tax refund quota will be determined a few months in advance.

Robert chuckled and said, "This 4.5 million dollars is already a surprise you brought us."

Several people discussed the tax rebate for movies around the world. Ronan turned to ask: "How are the two movie projects going forward?"

"The initial planning of "Reaper Is Coming" has been going on." Robert replied: "The detailed shooting plan, scene plan and sub-shot artwork drawn up by James Huang have been submitted to the company, and I put it in your file cabinet. "

He thought for a while, and then said: "In terms of the behind-the-scenes team, James Wong meant to use the behind-the-scenes staff of the "Human Removal Project" as much as possible. I am in contact.

Ronan nodded: "Yes. It is better to have a cooperative basis." He delegated power appropriately: "You are responsible for completing the negotiation of these personnel."

Robert added: "James Huang’s agent Edward came to his door several times and asked for an increase in James Huang’s director’s salary. He believed that the "Human Removal Project" was a great success, and the $300,000 salary was seriously inconsistent with James Huang. "

In the contract signed at the time, James Wong had to lower his own terms in order to win the financial support of Ronan, but the success of the "Human Removal Project" undoubtedly made the Chinese director rise.

Ronan is not a rigid person: "I will take time to talk to Edward."

A proper salary increase is not impossible, but the amount will certainly not be very high, and it will take a while.

In fact, while talking, Ronan roughly thought of a plan that could stimulate James Huang's subjective initiative.

"Where's "Ace Agent"?" he asked again.

Robert quickly replied: "Muhammad has agreed to play the leading actor. I talked to his agent once, and the terms were not excessive, with a remuneration of $500,000 plus box office bonuses. As for the director, I issued a recruitment announcement and I have received 12 A director’s recommendation."

Ronan said: "Continue to negotiate with Muhammad, you can give box office bonuses, but you have to lower the basic remuneration. If the North American box office reaches the budget cost of this film, you can give him a one-time box office bonus equal to the basic remuneration."

Hearing this, George Clint looked at Ronan. He was indeed the boss and producer of the film company. He was very dark and qualified.

According to the established plan, the public budget cost of "Ace Agents" is as high as 25 million US dollars. Can such a movie of Arab agents save the world get 25 million US dollars in the box office in North America?

"If the director wants to contact me, I will contact a few agencies." Ronan said slowly: "Let's see if they have suitable candidates to recommend."

He looked at the three of them and said: "This film is very difficult to make a profit, but we can't give up. We must treat it with the most serious and responsible attitude."

Robert understands that he can pay a little less and count a little.

Although the compensation is all the money of the Arabs, through the Hollywood-style calculation method, a considerable part of the extra money earned by the film can be converted into the legal income of Shahai Entertainment.

Ronan frowned slightly, "Ace Agent" is more difficult to operate than "Reaper is Coming".

As long as the director who has the choice, when looking at the actor of the script, he won't even touch him. Can't he be directed by himself? It must be a pot of porridge.

With money from the Abu Dhabi pit, how to maximize the benefits is also a work that requires careful planning.

It’s really not good, so I went to find MV directors. Directors who came from the MV industry are basically visual parties, and the shots are very fast. They are most suitable for action-type commercial films.

See if anyone dares to take this pot.

Mary reminded at this moment: "James Huang called yesterday and he needs funds."

"Money can be approved, you can monitor it." Ronan said: "This project is almost done. George, you choose a suitable time, contact the media, and call a press conference for "Death Is Coming"."

George nodded: "Okay."

"Have you been in contact with Embassy Pictures?" Ronan put the most important question to the end: "What's the reaction."

Robert said: "George and I contacted the three major shareholders. They actually intend to cash out, but the intention is not strong enough, and the company's management also has doubts."

George added: “This issuance company is not large in scale, but it has a steady income of several million dollars every year and feeds many people. The company’s management is worried that the future of the company will be normal.”

Ronan thought for a while, and said: "Continue to talk with shareholders, and also contact the management to show our strength appropriately." He reminded: "Don't forget, we have big chaebols behind us."

When these words came out, both George and Robert laughed.

At the end of the meeting, Ronan was left alone in the office soon. Ronan sat behind his desk, focusing on the issue company.

"Reaper is coming" is on the right track. "Ace Agent" mainly depends on how much money can be recovered. The publishing company directly determines how wide the road will be in the next ten years Ronan counted the funds in his hands, " The income of the "Human Removal Project" is set aside 20 million U.S. dollars, and the trip to Abu Dhabi has 10 million U.S. dollars in addition to the real demand for the two films... Yes, the four of them also divided 1.6 million U.S. dollars, and then the German The side’s harvest, Koch’s $10 million and tax refunds of $4.5 million.

It should be almost enough to buy an issuing company with this money.

It's not enough if the funds are not enough. The Miss Judith will contact him from time to time, so it must be easy to get a loan from the bank.

The most important thing is whether the other party wants to sell.

Intentions can change at any time.

Ronan found out the information of the three major shareholders of Embassy Pictures, all of whom are in their forties and 50s. They belong to partners who have been working together for a very long time and have good relationships.

One item marked by Robert on the information attracted his attention. The three of them invested heavily in Nasdaq. The Nasdaq index has skyrocketed in recent months. Because of the general profitability of Embassy Pictures, it cannot bring With large cash flow, the three intend to sell their shares and continue to invest in Internet shares.

This may be an opportunity.

But how can you really seize this opportunity? These three people only intend to sell, and no one can guarantee whether they will be sold.

Distribution channels are too important for film companies, the sooner they are resolved, the better.

Ronan has been thinking about this all afternoon. If he can win the distribution company, he can go to the upcoming Saint Denis Film Festival.

When he was about to get off work, he finally had a general idea. Just about to leave the office, he received a call from Lionsgate Gray Enrique.

This guy asked him to meet and talk about the next release cooperation.