Chapter 115: The Net Profit of Journey to the West
Hearing Lu Chen's question, Liu Ruihua answered directly this time: "Yes, I want to transfer the shares and then leave."
"Last time, Chenyin Company directly bought Morning Light Film and Television, which had a debt of 3 billion. I guess you are in urgent need of development now, so you should be interested in Star Culture."
Lu Chen thought to himself, this is indeed the case, this guy has indeed spotted the right opportunity.
To be honest, investing in Xingkong Culture is very helpful to Chenyin. Xingkong Culture has many potential artists, but these artists have no room for development, because Xingkong Culture does not have many content resources, and basically all the artists with acting skills are
I can only participate in variety shows, and then occasionally show up and bring goods to make a living.
Lu Chen said: "Director Liu, although I am indeed interested in Star Culture, I just don't know how many shares you have. If I want shares in Star Culture, I must at least achieve absolute control."
Only with a majority shareholding can one be able to control the company, otherwise he is just an investor. Lu Chen does not want to be a simple investor, so there is no use for him to win Star Culture.
Liu Ruihua replied: "I have 25% of the shares, and Dreamland has 35% of the shares. I believe that Dreamland will give up these 35% of the shares this time.
When the time comes, Director Lu can accept them all together."
Lu Chen thought for a while. If he could take over the shares from these two major shareholders, he would have 60% of the shares. Starry Sky Culture was basically controlled by them, but how could he guarantee the dreamland?
Thirty-five percent of the shares will be given to him. What if Dream Nation transfers their shares in Star Culture to someone else?
Thinking of this, Lu Chen asked: "What if the 35% shares of Dream Kingdom are not given to us?"
Liu Ruihua replied: "I can help you ask about this tomorrow."
"Dream Nation is selling its own assets recently. Most of Star Culture's artists are not particularly outstanding. It is difficult to sell Dream Nation's shares."
After hearing Liu Ruihua's words, Lu Chen thought about it. Liu Ruihua was right. Star Culture's position was a bit awkward. Large film and television groups like Luying and Shimei looked down on such small companies, and small and medium-sized film and television companies also
I'm not interested in them. Firstly, this company doesn't have particularly outstanding artists, and secondly, they don't have so many content resources to support these artists.
Liu Ruihua's plans over the years were a bit off-kilter. He signed a bunch of potential artists, but as a result, he had no resources, leaving these artists with nothing to do and eating and drinking for free. The funds provided by Dreamland were quickly burned through.
Liu Ruihua even hopes that some big companies will take a fancy to Star Culture's artists and poach them, and then Liu Ruihua can use contracts to knock those big companies off.
How can big companies like a company with this kind of idea?
Lu Chen said: "Well, Mr. Liu, please go and ask for me first. Ask about the price first. If the price is lower, we can consider it. As you know, our Chenyin company is still carrying debts that have not been repaid.
"
"Okay, I can help you ask when I get back today."
Having said this, Lu Chen took out his business card, handed it to Liu Ruihua and said, "Director Liu, this is my business card. If you have any news, you can contact me immediately."
"Okay, that's it for today."
Having said this, Liu Ruihua stood up and left Chenyin Company.
After he left, Lu Chen returned to the office. At this time, Shi Yin was still slumped on the sofa. Lu Chen smiled and said nothing. She had worked hard these past few days and it was time for her to rest.
After a while, Cheng Ming walked in and said: "Lu Chen, it will be almost two months. We have calculated the box office of Westward Journey. Do you want to report it directly?"
Ever since "Westward Journey" was aired in the world, the response has been very good. Every time Chenyin Company announces the box office results, the movie becomes the most popular online search.
In this world, a good movie usually has a two-month release period. Of course, an unsatisfying movie can only appear in the theater once and then be thrown online.
Under normal circumstances, it takes several months for a movie to be distributed from the release to the box office. Lu Chen's movie was originally released online, and it did not take several months to distribute the box office. However, according to the requirements of the Film and Television Bureau
, before new regulations are introduced, Lu Chen and his team will still have to follow the traditional film release process.
Although the number of online movies will increase over time, the box office will also increase, but as time goes by, with the intensity of publicity and popularity, fewer and fewer people will buy tickets, so the Film and Television Bureau only needs Lu Chen and others to come forward
Two months of box office data are used to calculate taxes and special film funds.
After hearing Cheng Ming's words, Lu Chen glanced at the computer screen and asked, "How much is the net profit?"
Cheng Ming said directly: "I just asked about the finance, and the net profit is about 3.5 billion."
Lu Chen was stunned when he heard this number. Although he already knew through the box office that they could make a lot of money this time, he still didn't react when he heard this number.
Lu Chen and others release their movies through their own channels, so they only need to pay taxes and special film funds.
You know, the taxes on cultural products in this world are extremely high, with a net profit of 3.5 billion. There is no doubt that they made the right bet, and the bet was successful.
Cheng Ming then continued to ask: "How much do you plan to use to repay the debt?"
Lu Chen thought for a moment, and then replied: "Let's pay back one billion first. We have more important things to do while leaving 2.5 billion."
"In this case, let's report it to the Film and Television Bureau first, and pay the tax and film special funds as soon as possible."
Once the box office is settled, the subsequent online box office sales of "Westward Journey" will not be paid into the film fund, and the tax will follow the company's tax. No film has such a high tax, so for Lu Chen and the others, it is
The sooner you settle, the better.
"Okay, then I'll report the data right away,"
After saying that, Cheng Ming left Lu Chen's office.
Shi Yin asked at this time: "Lu Chen, what do you plan to do with the remaining 2.5 billion?"
The movie Lu Chen and the others are planning to make is a low-cost movie. It will definitely cost less than 2.5 billion, and it may not even cost 100 million. So what are they going to do with so much money? Isn't it about paying off the debt at this time?
better.
Lu Chen thought about it and replied: "Investment."
"invest?"
Shiyin asked doubtfully: "What to vote for?"
Chapter completed!