Chapter 72 Acquisition Start
"You went to Germany for a walk and got another $4.5 million."
In Shahai Entertainment's office, Robert exclaimed repeatedly: "Ronan, how did you develop your financing ability?"
If it were before the release of "Human Purge Plan", how many years would Shahai Entertainment take to make this $4.5 million?
Ronan was very calm and said, "Actually, the opportunity has always been there. I have also studied some cases and found that there are loopholes in Germany that can be seized."
In addition to the $4.5 million, he still had $10 million not paid to Koch Pictures. This trip to Germany actually raised $14.5 million.
Of course, Ronan will not be liable for the debt. When the settlement of "The God of Death is Coming" is completed, the 10 million US dollars will definitely be returned to Koch Pictures.
Mary interrupted at this time: "You two, I said it's not bad to read more books, right?"
George Clint smiled: "I'm good at publicity and media PR. You can ask me to discuss acquisitions, but it's a bit difficult to attract investment."
The atmosphere in the office was very harmonious. After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he immediately gave away a reward for his trip to Abu Dhabi. Even himself, he had a cash reward of one percent, which is $400,000 per person.
Ronan patted his palms, waited for the office to calm down, and began to talk about the serious matter: "Mary, the $4.5 million tax refund income belongs to the legitimate income that Shahai Entertainment received from Koch Pictures, and does not have to be included in the income of the two film projects."
Mary nodded gently: "Okay, I know what to do."
George Clint exclaimed: "This is a reasonable and legal company income."
Ronan said with a pity: "The tax refund quota in the UK was divided up last year, otherwise he could go to the UK again."
The tax refund policy in the UK is not particularly strict. As long as some scenes are filmed in the UK and the main cast and crew use the British, the application conditions will be met.
However, compared with Germany, the cooperation between the United Kingdom and the United States is closer, and the annual tax refund quota will be determined a few months in advance.
Robert laughed and said, "This $4.5 million is already an unexpected surprise you have brought to us."
Several people discussed the tax refund for movies around the world, and Ronan turned to ask: "How are the two film projects going?"
"The initial planning of "The God of Death is Coming" has been underway," Robert replied: "The detailed shooting plan, scene plan and storyboard artwork formulated by James Huang were submitted to the company and I put it in your filing cabinet."
He thought for a while and said, "In terms of the team behind the scenes, James Huang means to use the staff behind the Human Clearance Program as much as possible, and I'm in touch."
Ronan nodded: "It's okay. It's better to have a foundation of cooperation." He delegated power appropriately: "You are responsible for completing the negotiations of these personnel."
Robert said: "James Huang's agent Edward came to the door several times and asked for an increase in director salary for James Huang. He believes that "Human Purge" has been a great success, and the $300,000 salary is seriously inconsistent with James Huang."
In the contract signed, James Huang had to lower his conditions in order to win Ronan's financial support, but the success of "Human Purge Plan" undoubtedly made the Chinese director's rise.
Ronan is not a rigid person: "I will take time to talk to Edward."
It is not impossible to raise the salary appropriately, but the amount will definitely not be very high, and it will take a while to wait.
In fact, while talking, Ronan roughly thought of a plan that could also stimulate James Huang's subjective initiative.
"Where is "Ace Agent?" he asked again.
Robert quickly replied: "Mohamed has agreed to play the leading role. I talked with his agent once, and the conditions are not too much. I have a $500,000 salary plus box office bonus. As for the director, I have issued a recruitment announcement and have received twelve director recommendations."
Ronan said: "Continue to negotiate with Mohammed, you can give box office bonuses, but you have to lower the basic pay. If the North American box office reaches the budget cost, you can give him a box office bonus equivalent to the basic pay one at a time."
Hearing this, George Clint looked at Ronan, who is worthy of being the owner and producer of the film company, and is very dark and qualified.
According to the planned plan, the public budget cost of "Ace Agents" is as high as US$25 million. Can such a movie that Arab agents save the world get a box office of US$25 million in North America?
"If you want to know the director, please contact a few agency companies." Ronan said slowly: "See if they have any suitable candidates to recommend."
He looked at the three of them and said, "It's difficult to make a profit in this video, but we can't give up. We must treat it with the most serious and responsible attitude."
Robert understood that it would be a little less to lose.
Although all the money lost to Arabs, through Hollywood-style calculations, a considerable part of the money earned by the film can be converted into legal income from Shahai Entertainment.
Ronan frowned slightly. Compared with "The God of Death", the film "Ace Agent" is more difficult to operate.
Any director who has choices can't even touch the male protagonist of the script when he sees it. He can't direct it himself, right? It must be a mess of money when he shoots it.
How to maximize profits from Abu Dhabi is a work that requires careful planning.
If it really doesn't work, just look for directors who shoot MV. Directors from the MV industry are basically visual parties, and the shooting is also very fast, which is the most suitable commercial movies for action types.
Let's see if anyone dares to take this blame.
Mary reminded at this time: "James Huang called yesterday and he needs funds."
"The money can be approved, you can monitor it well," said Ronan. "This project is almost done. George, choose the right time, contact the media, and convene a project establishment press conference for "The God of Death is Coming."
George nodded: "Okay."
"Have you ever contacted the Embassy Films?" Ronan put the most important question to the end: "What's the reaction?"
Robert said: "I have contacted George with three major shareholders. They are interested in cashing out, but their intention is not strong enough, and the company's management also has doubts."
George added: "This isn't a big deal, but it also has a stable income of several million dollars a year, feeding many people. The company's management is worried that the company's future will be normal."
Ronan thought for a while and said, "Continue to talk to shareholders, and also contact the management to show our strength appropriately." He reminded, "Don't forget that we have the support of the big chaebols behind us."
As soon as these words came out, George and Robert both laughed.
After the meeting, Ronan was soon left in the office. Ronan sat behind his desk, and the focus was on the issuance company.
"The God of Death" is on the right track. "Ace Agent" mainly depends on how much money it can be recovered, and the distribution company directly determines how wide the road will be in the next ten years.
Ronan calculated the funds he had, and the income from "Human Purge Plan" was reserved for $20 million. In addition to the real demand for the two movies, the trip to Abu Dhabi also had $10 million... Yes, the four of them also shared $1.6 million, and the harvest from Germany was the $10 million and the tax refund of $4.5 million.
The money should be about the same as buying a issuing company.
It’s easy to say that Miss Judith would contact him from time to time. It’s probably not difficult to get a loan from the bank.
The most important thing is whether the other party wants to sell it.
Intentions will change at any time.
Luo Nan found the information of the three major shareholders of the Embassy Film Industry. These three were around 40 or 50 years old, and were partners who had a very long cooperation time and had a good relationship.
One item marked by Robert on the information has attracted his attention. The three of them have invested huge amounts of money in Nasdaq. The Nasdaq index has soared in recent months. Due to the average profitability of the Embassy Pictures, it cannot bring large cash flow. The three of them intend to sell their shares and continue to invest in Internet shares.
This may be an opportunity.
But how can we really seize this opportunity? These three people are just interested in selling it, and no one can guarantee whether they can be sold in the end.
Distribution channels are too important for film companies, the sooner they are resolved, the better.
Ronan was thinking about this all afternoon, and if he could get the distribution company, he could go to the upcoming St. Dennis Film Festival.
When he was about to get off work, he finally had a general idea. He was about to leave the office and received a call from Lionsgate Pictures Grey Enrique.
Chapter completed!