Hollywood Starts with Animation

At 9 p.m. that night, Zucker and his party had already returned to the hotel.

"Boss, don't stay longer at the celebration event?" Alexander asked with a smile.

"Come on."

Zucker waved his hand: "I basically don't know the people at the celebration event, and there are two idiots, Danon West and George Smith. I really don't want to stay there, it's not interesting."

Alexander nodded.

My family knows what my family means, and Alexander has been following Zucker for several years, and he is very aware of Zucker's principles of doing things.

Generally speaking, since 2000, Zucker has rarely participated in entertainment activities;

Secondly, Netflix's celebration seems to be huge, but in fact, the guests invited are of average grade, and there is no existence that can be compared with Zhu Ke.

The ancients said: Dragons do not live with snakes!

Zucker had nothing to chat with those people, so what's the point of staying at the celebration event? !

ding ding ding~

At this moment, Alexander's phone rang.

Hearing his phone ringing, Alexander hung up the phone subconsciously and said quickly, "Boss, I'm sorry."

This work consciousness... Absolutely!

Zhu Ke glanced at him and said with a smile, "Just answer the call when it comes, it's not the time for a meeting."

"Thank you boss."

Alexander's attitude at this moment can be described as extremely sincere.

Why is Zu Ke dissatisfied with such a subordinate who knows the rules and knows how to advance and retreat?

Soon...

This call is over.

Zucker squinted and frowned: "You mean, Reed Hastings, the founder and CEO of Netflix, is coming to visit me later?"

"Yes."

Alexander nodded: "However, I didn't promise him, after all, I didn't get your confirmation."

hear this,

Zu Ke was even more satisfied, and immediately smiled: "Okay, you can call him now."

"Yes, boss."

Just when Alexander was about to turn around and leave, Zucker stopped him again and gave a few extra words.

Extra warning...

These few words made Alexander's eyes widen!

Alexander looked at Zhu Ke with a strange expression, and hesitantly said, "Boss, do you really want to do this?"

"certainly."

Zucker shrugged.

"Boss, are there some, some, some..." Alexander hesitated.

"Are you trying to say that my methods are a little too dirty!"

Zucker narrowed his eyes.

Alexander smirked to hide his embarrassment.

soon.

When the time came to around 10 o'clock in the evening, Reed Hastings, the founder and CEO of Netflix, came to the downstairs of the hotel where Zucker was staying.

Not long after, he entered the hotel suite where Zucker was under the guidance of Alexander.

"Mr. Wald, it's an honor to see you again after a few hours away!"

Reed Hastings faced Zucker in a respectful way. Zucker was equally enthusiastic, and poured him a glass of whiskey himself.

The atmosphere of the conversation between the two is called harmony.

"Mr. Wald, I'll just say it straight. I want to ask you, do you still have the idea of ​​taking a stake in Netflix?"

At this moment, Hastings' expression was very solemn.

Zucker sat upright and blurted out, "Of course, I've always been optimistic about Netflix's future."

Hearing this, Hastings said solemnly: "Okay! Mr. Wald is quick to talk, so I will say it directly. I am the founder and CEO of Netflix, but my current stake in Netflix is ​​only 15%. %, even with the management's shares, the equity support rate that can be obtained is only 24%, which is far lower than the shareholding of other shareholders."

"In other words, my right to speak is severely restricted by the major shareholders!"

The voice fell.

Zucker: "So you're going to pull me in to check and balance the shareholders of Barclays, BlackRock, Blackstone, etc.?"

"That's right!"

Hastings admitted: "There are more than 70 shareholders, large and small, of Netflix, of which Barclays, BlackRock, Blackstone and other big companies account for more than 45% of the equity and voting rate. It has seriously affected the decision-making and normal operation of the company, so I very urgently and sincerely invite you to join."

"How many shares can I get?"

Zucker smiled.

"4%!"

Hastings said.

As soon as the words fell, Zu Ke hurriedly stopped him and said: "Man, a mere 4% of Netflix shares is not enough for me to go to big companies such as Barclays Bank, BlackRock Group, and Blackstone Group. You treat me as a fool. ?!"

Hastings argued vigorously, but Zucker remained unmoved.

Yes!

Zucker hopes to be able to take a stake in Netflix, but Zucker dislikes getting too few shares.

Netflix is ​​now valued at more than 180 million US dollars. It can only be regarded as a good company among American companies. Compared with strong companies, there are simply too many to enumerate. But looking at the company's shareholding composition, it can definitely scare a large number of people.

Barclays Bank, which is the second largest bank in the UK after HSBC;

BlackRock Group, one of the largest listed investment management groups in the world;

Blackstone Group, one of the world's most valuable private equity funds;

The American Growth Foundation is one of the top ten semi-public and semi-official organizations in the United States;

......

Waiting for these companies, no matter which one is singled out, they are all super-strength existences that can shock a large number of people.

The existence of a large number of shareholders, the true interpretation of the temple is a small demon!

Zucker didn't mind stepping in this murky water.

I don't mind being a shit stick either.

Others are afraid of these giant companies, but Zucker is not afraid. There is even competition with these companies in some business areas. Therefore, Zucker is not worried about offending them. Especially Barclays Bank and BlackRock Group, with whom Zucker has had conflicts of interest for a long time!

But......

With a mere 4% stake in Netflix, it is still impossible for Zucker to face these giant companies!

Zhu Ke said solemnly: "Reed, your sincerity is too low. I am very willing to be a shareholder of Netflix, but I am not so cheap!"

Hastings nodded solemnly and said, "I understand. But I hope you can understand me, this is just a C round of financing, and there will be more share expansion and financing opportunities in the future. At that time, I believe that according to your With the wealth and vision, you will definitely be able to get more shares.”

Zhu Ke looked directly at each other, and suddenly smiled: "Are you drawing a pizza for me?"

"Of course not, I believe in your strength, Mr. Wald!"

Hastings said firmly.

Well, the conversation ended up not reaching an agreement either, and it ended up unhappy.

......

Hastings left.

Alexander walked into Zucker's hotel suite again.

"How is it, have the photos been taken?" Zucker asked.

"certainly!"

Alexander said with a smile: "Boss, you have to believe in the strength of the reporters from the California Entertainment News. When it comes to the ability to capture and capture the camera, they are in no way inferior to well-known Hollywood directors."

Hearing this, Zucker nodded and smiled.

Before Hastings arrived at the hotel, Zucker had told Alexander to arrange for several paparazzi reporters to record Hastings' secret meeting with Zucker, with photos as evidence.

Alexander said with a strange face: "Boss, when Hastings met you, he is considered to be bloody mildew in his eighth life, and he can't run away."

"fart!"

Zucker laughed and said: "After the incident is exposed, it will indeed cause a lot of trouble for Hastings himself, but in the long run, my joining Netflix will definitely bring huge benefits to Netflix!"

Zucker, who owns Hollywood's Wald Pictures, is of course sure that Netflix will take off further.

The next morning.

"California Entertainment News" is working hard!

Reed Hastings, the founder and CEO of Netflix, has greatly increased his exposure, but he has also been questioned by the board of directors.

Reed Hastings' face was extremely ugly, and he gritted his teeth: "Zuke Wald! You are really omnipotent, and your methods are really dirty!"

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