Chapter 890： Ask for help

Away from the detached house, Dick Cook came near the swimming pool and sat in a chair.

It was his wife who really ran the club. At this moment, he walked over, sat next to him, and asked with concern: "How's the talk?"

Dick Cook picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and shook his head slightly: "Not sure, I was kicked out."

"Get out?" Cook's wife frowned.

Dick Cook said with some helplessness: "You don't know the nature of Michael Eisner."

The wife was silent for a long time before sighing and said: "This time, he is very dangerous, right?"

In front of him is the person Dick Cook trusts the most: "Isn't he being forced to a certain level, realizing that the situation is not good, and taking the role of Michael Eisner, would take the initiative to find a former subordinate like Robert Iger?"

Who is Michael Eisner? It is estimated that no one knows better than his old subordinate who has been with him for many years.

"That's right." The wife thought about the same reason and asked: "Relativity Entertainment is now a shareholder of Disney. Will they cooperate with Michael Eisner?"

Dick Cook said: "It's difficult, but Michael Eisner must strive for it. Most of the shareholders who supported Michael Eisner in the past have an unclear attitude now, and it is very likely that they will switch to Roy Disney at the shareholders meeting. , Or remain neutral. Michael Eisner’s bag company has almost no funds to continue to take in Disney’s shares, and now Roy Disney has an overall advantage..."

The wife said: "Michael Eisner will step down?"

Dick Cook did not speak, although he did not want to admit it, the situation was really unfavorable.

Still the same sentence, as long as the situation can be accepted, with Michael Eisner's arrogance, it is impossible to take the initiative to ask former subordinate Robert Iger for help.

"What do you do?" the wife said suddenly.

Dick Cook smiled: "I haven't thought about it yet."

The wife got closer and suddenly said, "You are the president of Disney. You have been working for Disney since 1970. You have not left Disney for a day in 35 years. In terms of qualifications, ability, and experience, you are top notch at Disney."

She glanced at her silent husband and continued: "Even Robert Iger can become the CEO of a large entertainment media group. Why don't you seek to go further."

Dick Cook shook his head: "Do you think I haven't thought about it? Do you know how difficult this step is?"

"Roy Disney is old, and the past has proven that he is not good at running companies." His wife suddenly said: "Take down Michael Eisner, Roy Disney needs a new CEO."

Dick Cook looked at his wife and asked, "Have you been in contact with Roy Disney?"

The wife hurriedly waved her hand: "No, you know, I will never do such a thing without telling you." She calmly looked at her husband: "I'm just thinking about your future."

Dick Cook sighed, but didn't reply.

Although there was a lot of dissatisfaction and other thoughts, Dick Cook never took action.

Inside Walt Disney, Dick Cook even has the nickname "Disney's most kind person", otherwise he would not have followed Michael Eisner without turning back.

Michael Eisner's promotion of him to the position of group president was naturally a comprehensive consideration.

The wife said again: "Think about it, don't force yourself, no matter what you decide, I will support you." She also sighed: "Without you, this club will be closed."

Dick Cook was silent, only thinking of the past 35 years.

He started working at Disney in 1970. At first he worked as a steam locomotive and monorail driver in an amusement park. Later he was transferred to the film production department to take over the shooting and distribution work and accumulated rich work experience.

This Walt Disney battle is difficult to end peacefully. Michael Eisner won. It’s good to say that as long as you continue to sit on the seat of Disney’s chairman and CEO, there are always many ways to deal with Roy Disney’s complaint. Act of law.

But did Michael Eisner lose? What can he do to fight against the consortium of Roy Disney and the Disney Group so many shareholders?

The 35-year old Disney employees will inevitably be swept out by then?

However, even if you contact Roy Disney, it is estimated that the other party will not believe you?

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Inside the white house, Michael Eisner has ended his exchange with Robert Iger.

"Bob, when Disney acquired ABC, when I saw you for the first time, I thought you were a talent." Michael Eisner began to recall the past of the two: "At that time, I thought that you must have a great future. This has transferred you from ABC to Disney."

Robert Iger always maintained a kind smile: "I have always been grateful to Mr. Eisner."

The habit that Michael Eisner has cultivated for many years is difficult to change. Disney's dogmatic style has penetrated into his bones: "Among the many people I brought out, you are also the best developed."

Robert Iger smiled, but he didn't agree with him. If he really admired him, why should he be transferred to the island country?

Michael Eisner couldn’t understand Robert Iger’s thoughts, and said to himself: “Like you, like Dick, they are all my old men and old friends, so if anything happens, I always think of you first. can……"

He paused. It seemed that the following words were hard to say, but the current situation forced him to say: "You can rely on old men and old friends."

Robert Iger knew what Michael Eisner wanted to do with him, because it was one of the many possibilities envisioned by the plan.

Relativity Entertainment has successively bought shares of Disney and became a company with relatively high stakes. This is one of its goals.

Secretly working with Roy Disney to compress the space of Michael Eisner, one of the purposes is to let Michael Eisner go where he is today.

Even if you don't leave, it's almost the end, Relativity Entertainment will take the initiative to find Michael Eisner.

According to the previous team's assessment, Michael Eisner may find him, his old subordinate, very likely.

After all, it is easier to draw up a relationship between two parties.

Today's meeting is also a relatively ideal result.

"Do you need help if you have something?" Robert Iger seemed to say very much, his smile still on his face, but the words he said were not leaking: "I will never refuse to help."

Michael Eisner swept his gaze over Robert Iger and said, "Actually, it is not difficult. Bob, you have worked at Disney for many years. You should have heard about me and Roy Disney. Now Roy- Disney not only sued me to the Delaware Chancery Court with a lot of people, but also with many shareholders, preparing to attack me at this year's Disney shareholders meeting and dismiss all of my positions."

He said the real purpose: "Relativity Entertainment's shares in Disney seem to have reached 3%, right?"

"Relativity Entertainment has a part of Disney's shares." Robert Iger slowly accepted: "I've heard of what you said. Roy Disney actually had contact with Relativity Entertainment some time ago." He explained: " Roy Disney probably wants to seek the support of Relativity Entertainment."

Michael Eisner raised his brows and asked: "Did Relativity Entertainment make a decision?"

Robert Iger spread his hands and said, "Roy Disney saw Ronan, not me. I am not very clear about the details."

Michael Eisner said: "Bob, we are old friends. I have never had a conflict of interest with you. You have to do me this favor!"

Even at this time, Michael Eisner still said that he wanted, not please.

Robert Iger has a very strong view of the overall situation. Although this is not very pleasant, he is not entangled in such details at all, saying: "You can tell me, my responsibility is the daily operation of the company, and this aspect is not in my scope of responsibility. Within, I can hardly speak."

Michael Eisner asked: "Ronan Anderson?"

"Yes, only Ronan can make this kind of decision for Relativity Entertainment." Robert Iger knew very well that after a series of plans and Michael Eisner refused to meet Ronan in the summer, the time for an interview between the two parties was ripe. "Mr. Eisner I am the CEO of Relativity Entertainment. I can neither exceed my powers nor damage the interests of Relativity Entertainment.”

Michael Eisner looked at Robert Iger and looked at the polite smile of the former subordinate. Knowing that it was impossible for him to help privately, he said, "Bob, you can help me meet Yoronan." "

It seems that this kind of thing can only be discussed with Ronan Anderson in person.

That young man is said to be very difficult to deal with.

But if you can win more support, you may be a little bit more likely to stay at Disney.

You can't just step down in such a desperate way, and once you step down, you will be ruined.

Robert Iger just thought for a few seconds and said, "I will contact Ronan when I turn around, but Mr. Eisner, I don't guarantee Ronan will agree."

Michael Eisner said: "Give me a copy of Ronan's contact information. After you contact Ronan, I will call him personally."

Robert Iger found out Ronan's contact information and handed it to Michael Eisner: "I will persuade Ronan to meet with you. I can't guarantee the rest."

"I see." Michael Eisner waved his hand and said, "Bob, come here today."

Although the tone and attitude of these words were very uncomfortable, Robert Iger said nothing, got up and left.

Michael Eisner looked at the phone number in his hand, frowned slightly, and thought.

That night, Ronan received a call from Robert Iger: "Michael Eisner wants to have an interview with you."

The two met at the company and talked about it very late.

But Michael Eisner's phone call didn't come through until a day later, and the two parties agreed to meet three days later.

Ronan and Robert Iger are also ready.