Chapter 244

"Wow~"

"Jesus Christ, this is crazy!"

"We made it?"

. . .

Yang Cheng's negotiating team cheered as if they had won the right to host the Olympic Games. The DreamWorks team on the opposite side also showed their demeanor, sending blessings to Yang Cheng and the others. After all, their company was going to change their names. It is also reasonable to show your best side in front of your new owner.

In contrast, Yang Cheng and David Ellison seemed much calmer. They just smiled and began to discuss in a low voice. Everything is not settled yet. Once their final offer fails to satisfy Jeff Rick Senberg is satisfied, and the negotiation may break down at any time, and the success will fall short.

"Jason, how much do you think is appropriate?" David Ellison asked with a cautious expression in a smile.

Yang Cheng smiled wryly and shook his head, "I don't know. Jeffrey, the old fox, is willing to join us. Once the price does not meet his psychological expectations, he has a reason to terminate this negotiation. At the same time, he can also use this price Go and negotiate with Comcast and Disney for greater benefits."

David Ellison believed deeply, "Yes, so we must solve this problem, otherwise our efforts will be in vain, and we will make wedding dresses for others."

Unwilling, Yang Cheng made a gesture of 3 under the table, "How about $30?"

DreamWorks has a total share capital of close to 86 million, 30 US dollars per share, and the final total purchase price reaches 2.55 billion US dollars, with a premium of nearly 50%. Don’t forget that this is an all-cash acquisition, not an equity replacement.

David Ellison struggled for a long time, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, let's take a gamble and hope that old fox Jeffrey won't be too greedy."

Yang Cheng pressed his hands and motioned for everyone to be quiet. Everyone knew that this was the most critical moment. Everyone held their breath and waited for the final result.

"Jeffrey, $30, I think this is a very sincere and reasonable price, what do you think?"

Jeffery was expressionless, and outsiders could not guess his thoughts from his expression at all. He pushed his glasses indifferently, and looked at Yang Cheng for a full minute, just when Yang Cheng thought that the other party was gay. , a light "deal" came, he was still there and didn't react, until David Ellison slapped him on the back, he came back to his senses, smiled, stood up and turned to Jeffrey Ka Senborg stretched out his hand, showing his demeanor as the winner, and said with a wry smile, "I swear, this is the last time I personally participate in the negotiation, it's so tiring!"

Jeffery also let go of his tiredness, put on a relaxed smile, got up and invited, "This is also my last negotiation, okay, leave the rest to the employees, let's go to the courtyard to bask in the sun, and have a taste Our free lunch at DreamWorks."

Yang Cheng and David Ellison smiled at each other and agreed, "It's a great honor."

Originally, they were ready for a protracted battle, but they didn't expect that because of Yang Cheng's superb performance, the battle ended in just one morning. This negotiation case was enough to be written into the textbook and included in the ranks of classics.

Of course, the negotiations are far from over. Yang Cheng and the others have only decided on the general direction and the final purchase price. There are still countless terms that need to be negotiated one by one, but this does not require Yang Cheng and the others to participate. Lawyers and negotiators should be responsible.

Picked up their favorite food in the cafeteria, followed Jeffrey to the outdoor garden, sat down at the table by the pond, basking in the sun and feeding the koi. The comfortable and comfortable environment is not like a company, it is completely his own. Garden, this kind of working environment makes people yearn for it, and there is no pressure at all. Maybe this is also an important reason why DreamWorks has created classics again and again.

"Jeffrey, among other things, this garden is doing well, even I want to work in such an environment." David Ellison praised the bread crumbs and threw them into the pond, feeding the koi.

In their Japanese-style manor,

He raised hundreds of koi and was very familiar with them.

Yang Cheng also nodded, "It's really good, but it's a pity that the climate in Manhattan doesn't allow it. Otherwise, I'll buy a manor and move the company to the manor. I think the work efficiency of the employees will be greatly improved."

Jeffrey touched his bald head, ate a cheeseburger in a very down-to-earth manner, and accepted the appreciation of the two frankly, "In creative work, you must create a loose and informal working environment as much as possible, otherwise it will restrict people. imagination, that’s taboo.”

The three put down the hostile relationship during the negotiation, chatted casually among the flowers and plants, unknowingly ate up the food on the plate, and when they were about to go back, Yang Cheng suddenly said, "Jeffrey, are you really doing that?" Are you ready to retire?"

Jeffery stopped serving the plate, sat down again, and asked thoughtfully, "Why do you ask that?"

Yang Cheng shrugged and said sincerely, "I think with your age and physical condition, you shouldn't retire so early, and I don't want you, a Hollywood legend, to spend your old age with regrets. It's better like this. I suggest you keep 1% of DreamWorks shares, but there is no need to take on such a stressful position as management, and can be responsible for the creative work of DreamWorks Animation, such as being the creative director, while working leisurely, you can continue to shine.”

David Ellison was a little surprised, because Yang Cheng hadn't revealed this idea beforehand, but after thinking about it for a while, he thought it was a good idea. Keeping Jeffrey Katzenberg would not only help New Era Media's pursuit of dreams. The integration of factory animation can also use Jeffrey's talent and experience to help DreamWorks quickly overcome the painful period brought about by changing the owner, killing two birds with one stone.

Jeffery pushed his glasses, and instead of refusing directly, he asked, "Then may I know your plan for DreamWorks?"

"Of course, there's nothing to hide. I'm going to split DreamWorks Animation. The technical department will be separated and reassembled into a company called DreamWorks Special Effects. This special effects company will not only bear the responsibility of making big animation movies. , but also to undertake special effects orders from the parent company New Era Pictures.

After the split, the responsibilities of DreamWorks Animation are clearer and more independent. They are responsible for the creative development of major animation films and the operation of its IP copyright, while also taking into account some of the distribution tasks.

Both are first-tier subsidiaries of New Era Pictures, they are managed separately and do not interfere with each other, each is responsible for profit and loss, and is only responsible to the parent company. "

After a pause, he added, "Oh, by the way, there is one more thing to let you know, New Era Films, which is formed by Lionsgate Films and Focus Films as the main body, will have Donna Round as the CEO." .”

Jeffrey asked in surprise, "Donna Round from Universal?"

After receiving Yang Cheng's confirmed reply, Jeffrey Katzenberg's face was extremely complicated, and he murmured after a long time, "You have scratched my itch, okay, just do as you said, and treat it as it is for me Find some fun in your retirement life, and I also want to see how far DreamWorks can go in your hands."

Yang Cheng put on an elegant and confident smile, "We will wait and see!"