"Hello, Mr. Eiger."

In a club in Burbank, Yasen Benard, the executive president of NBC, shook hands with Robert Eiger enthusiastically: "I am very happy to see you."

Robert Eiger smiled very friendly and shook hands with Yasen Benard: "Mr. Benard, it is my honor to know you."

This kind of friendly attitude is particularly easy to give people a favor, but Yasen Benard did not take it lightly. Who can be the CEO of Relativity Entertainment be a simple and good person?

Benard also smiled very friendly and said, "When you worked at ABC TV station, we worked together. Strictly speaking, we were also partners. I didn't expect that you went to Disney later and now you have joined Relativity Entertainment."

Robert Iger said: "Mr. Anderson trusted me and handed over the Relativity Entertainment Group to me for management."

Before coming here, Benard had done enough to know that Robert Eiger was one of the people who had decision-making power in Relativity Entertainment.

"The Group has been very active recently and is very attractive." Bernat turned to the main business at the right time: "You frequently raise funds from overseas and have close contacts with many banks. Is this a big move?"

Robert Eiger said with a smile: "There are some plans, so I can't say anything about it."

Looking at the other party's smiling face, Bernat became more and more cautious. Relativity Entertainment and the Pacific Investment Foundation, which wore a pair of pants with Relativity Entertainment, frequently signed contracts with overseas investment institutions in Los Angeles. Although the specific amount is unknown, long-term credit banks in the island country and Mirad International Holdings Group in South Africa, are all large international investment institutions with a lot of cash in their hands.

From the company type to the operating system to its own strength including financing, the company that really wants to win the world is actually very limited, and what Relativity Entertainment shows is undoubtedly one of them.

If it were other companies, even Conscart and Bernard would not pay so much attention, because the entertainment industry has its own business rules. It is pure trouble to buy a company that is not good at. In the end, it is very likely to face the same situation as Vivendi.

But Relativity Entertainment is a Hollywood company and an entertainment group with excellent operations!

Some things have to be guarded against, because they often involve more than one billion US dollars or even more differences.

The most important thing is that based on the business level shown by the theory of relativity, they have the ability to run a large entertainment group.

It is difficult for snakes to swallow elephants, but there are also examples like this in the past.

"Your target is Universal Studios Entertainment Group, right?" Bernat simply made the point: "We have seen it at Universal Studios."

Speaking of this, Robert Eiger did not need to deny it: "Universal Pictures will tempt many companies, which are the top companies in the industry. As far as I know, NBC has had many contacts with Vivendi Group."

Bernat was very natural and open-minded, as if he was talking all the words: "NBC is interested in Universal Pictures. This is not the first time he wants to acquire Universal Pictures. As early as the era of American music companies, NBC participated in the competition, but later, Panasonic Group succeeded for some reasons. A few years ago, we formulated an acquisition plan, but encountered a lot of resistance in the middle..."

Robert Iger has learned about the involvement between NBC and Universal Pictures and knows that what the other party said is true.

Bernat wants to show the confidence and momentum that NBC is bound to win in this way: "NBC has been planning for Universal Pictures for ten years and has passed by several times, and this time will never give up anyway."

Robert Eiger looked cautious, as if considering the truth or falsehood of this statement, smiled and said, "We also have a perfect plan."

Bernat also said: "You have negotiated with Vivendi Group and should know their conditions and must be cash! NBC has raised enough funds, and the entire Wallkin is supporting NBC! Please be honest, with the strength of your company, can you raise tens of billions of dollars in funds?"

The caution on Robert Eiger's face suddenly turned into confidence: "We have no less financing channels overseas than you."

This is also what Bernat is most worried about. General Electric behind NBC can do Wall Street work and give Conscart certain conditions to persuade the other party to take the initiative to retreat to reduce the possible bidding risks caused by competitors.

But many overseas investors, even General Electric, have no choice. Even Germans and Indians do not buy American accounts.

Bernat stared at Robert Iger and asked, "Do you think Relativity Entertainment may be successful? Mr. Iger, you are not a new young man like Ronan Anderson, but an experienced professional manager. Which one has absolute advantages in terms of capital and strength, NBC and Relativity Entertainment, backed by General Electric?"

He did not give Robert Eiger a chance to react and continued: "Finding requires cost, and it consumes not only time and energy, but also overdraws the company's future. Bob, have you considered the consequences of the failed acquisition of Relativity Entertainment? Normal business is affected, and financing requires interest payment..."

Robert Eiger suddenly raised his hand and interrupted Bernat: "I understand all of what you said."

Finally, he is not a confused person! Bernat sighed inwardly and said: "Rational management is very important for newly developed companies."

Robert Iger sighed and said, "Actually, I was against this acquisition plan at the beginning."

Bernat's eyes lit up, and he was measuring whether the words were true or not, saying, "Why don't you stop this plan?"

"I am the chief operating officer of Relativity Entertainment, and I know the company's situation better than anyone else." Robert Egg seemed a little helpless: "But Relativity Entertainment is a private company, and Ronan Anderson holds absolute controlling stake. If he wants to push hard, I can't do anything."

"Young man..." Bernat sighed: "Always too optimistic and too radical."

This is about his own boss. Robert Eiger did not respond, but said: "You asked me to meet today, not just for relativity entertainment, right?"

Bernat seemed sincere: "I want to persuade you to give up this acquisition."

Robert Eiger gently pulled the sofa and said slowly, pointing to the key point of the problem: "Because this will reduce NBC's competitor? Turn possible bids into simple acquisitions?"

Such a thing, a discerning person can understand when he thinks about it. Bernat cannot deny it, just said: "This is good for both of us. NBC will save a lot of money, and relativity entertainment will avoid a chaos and crisis."

Robert Eiger thought for a long time and said, "It's useless for me to see it simply, and the young man can't see that far." In order to achieve his goal, the smiling Mickey Mouse arranged his boss without hesitation, and he was very sure that the boss wouldn't care at all. His words had a deep meaning: "Young people always pay attention to immediate interests."

Bernat's heart moved, but he didn't show it, saying, "Robert, as the chief operating officer, you should persuade him."

Robert Iger looked solemn: "How to persuade me? Just like you persuade me to withdraw from Conscart?"

How did NBC persuade Conscart to withdraw? Of course, it gave practical benefits. Bernat was very clear that if you want to avoid paying more than ten or two billion dollars in bidding, it is inevitable to pay a little appropriate price.

Bernat simply said to the point of view: "Bob, NBC is very sincere to let you take a step back, we will remember this favor!"

Robert Egg still had a friendly smile on his face, but he couldn't help but contempt. He wanted to save a lot of money and didn't want to make some blood. How could it be so cheap?

Relativity Entertainment has built momentum for acquisitions, held a press conference for financing, invited overseas investors to sign contracts in Los Angeles, and secretly spread news. Which one does not cost money?

Human favor? This thing is the most valuable thing, but it is worthless.

Who dares to believe the favors that businessmen say?

Robert Eiger said: "Young people pay attention to the present moment. You always have to give me enough reasons to convince Ronan Anderson? Between you and Conscart..."

Bernat said with a little thought, "Bob, you don't have to doubt NBC's sincerity. I will carefully consider the question you mentioned and wait for me to give you an answer in a few days."

Robert Eiger nodded slightly, and did not urge him, and was not anxious about this matter at all.

Leaving Burbank Club, Robert Eiger returned to Relativity Entertainment. After lunch, he changed into another car and came to a business yacht in Malibu. He met Jean Pierce, who was in charge of the transaction by Vivendi Group.

The gentle sea breeze brought a coolness, and the yacht sailed out of the pier and gradually moved away from the coast.

This is an offshore yacht. It didn't take long to sail. The yacht quickly changed direction and sailed slowly along the route close to the coastline.

On the deck, Robert Eiger and Jean Pierce enjoyed the sea view, without one disturbing, and it was a good place for private conversation.

"Your company has raised funds one after another recently." Jean-Pearce seems to have taken the initiative: "Is the funds raised almost the same?"

Robert Iger smiled and said, "I raised some of them, but more of them are intentions, because you have never made a clear statement and want to sell Universal Pictures to Relativity."

Jean-Pearce did not give in at all: "This is not Vivendi, but you, the quote for Relativity Entertainment is too low."

Robert Eiger completely changed his style and said to the point: "Your asking for a price is too high! $13 billion must be cash, and no one can accept such a condition."

Jean Pierce smiled confidently: "Universal Pictures is not short of buyers."

Robert Iger said directly: "If Vivendi insists on $13 billion, Relativity Entertainment can only withdraw!"

Conscart has withdrawn, and Relativity Entertainment has withdrawn again, and NBC will have no competitors! Jean Pierce is still insisting: "This is Universal Pictures! You can't find a better asset in Hollywood!"

"But your asking price is too high." Robert Eiger gradually turned the topic to a set plan: "Relativity Entertainment is unable to compete and can only withdraw."

Jean-Pearce doesn't want to give in. The situation that Vivendi wants most is bidding. Although $13 billion is not a psychological bottom line, the higher the transaction price, the better.

Robert Eiger changed his voice: "Actually, we can trade in another way. Have Vivendi considered splitting and selling?"

White No. 13 said
Chapter completed!