Chapter 848： Work hard for the future

At his home in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Uvi Bauer was packing his luggage, and his new actor-girlfriend Christana Loken leaned on the porch, quietly watching Uvi Bauer busy.

"How many days are you going?" Kristana Loken asked.

Uvi-Bauer said: "It will take a week at the earliest. There are a lot of things in Eastern Europe that I need to deal with."

Kristana Loken complained: "Can't you take me with you?"

"I'm not traveling to Eastern Europe." Uvi-Bauer touched his bald head and emphasized: "I am going to represent Ronan and Relativity Entertainment to discuss a new round of cooperation with the Bulgarian government."

Although the two have long been together, it is the most recent thing to determine the relationship between the lovers. Kristana Loken is very clear about the importance of Relativity Entertainment to Uvi Bauer and did not continue to struggle.

Instead, she said: "Okay, I understand. You don't have to worry about me, put all your mind on work, I am here waiting for you to come back."

In some ways, Brother Bao has also been assimilated by Hollywood, but he still has real affection for Christana Loken, saying: "If it goes well, I will be back in a week."

Being able to represent Ronan to discuss a new round of cooperation with the Bulgarian government, Uvi-Bauer can clearly feel that his weight in the entire group company is also increasing.

The important work undertaken is also increasing.

Uvi-Bauer's mind is not as extensive as his appearance. After several consecutive films have been shot, even if some aspects are a bit slow, and he doesn't even want to admit it, he can see clearly that he really lacks talent as a director.

This thing is invisible and intangible, but it is real, and even determines the ceiling of the ceiling.

Up to now, even if Uvi-Bauer is really reckless, he can realize that his film can be successful. In fact, it is not particularly related to the film itself, mainly from the operation of Relativity Entertainment.

Moreover, he is not a foolish man, otherwise he would not cooperate with the Embassy Pictures and play so much.

No matter how good a plan is, a qualified executor is needed.

Uvi-Bauer is very clear that under the chain effect, the commercial market performance of the next few films may not be a problem, but this model cannot last forever.

What to do in the future? Dingy back to Germany?

He has been proving to Ronan that he is not only a director, but also has other abilities, no less than that of a director.

It was very obvious that Ronan saw it and paid attention to it.

Uvi-Bauer is confident that even if he fails to become a director, it will not be a problem to stay in Relativity Entertainment in the future.

On this trip to Eastern Europe, in addition to the planned Bulgaria, he also plans to visit Croatia and Seville on the southern European side, and it is best to establish preliminary contacts there.

The landscape of southern Europe is quite good, the labor cost and price level are extremely low, and it can become a location for relativity entertainment in the future.

As a pioneer, Uvi-Bauer's plan is to obtain the best conditions for cooperation.

In the afternoon, with the assistance team of Relativity Entertainment, Bao Ge boarded an international flight at Los Angeles International Airport, flew directly to Germany, and then transferred to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

This seemingly vulgar and vicious German director is working for a better future with a delicate mind that is contrary to his appearance.

New York, Wall Street, Roy Disney is also working hard for the future of Walt Disney.

As a representative of the Disney family, and the only Disney who can enter the Disney board of directors, Roy Disney finally made up his mind after years of entanglement, to invite Michael Eisner to join Disney from Walt Disney Drive away.

In his eyes, Walt Disney has reached the moment of life and death.

After two days in New York, Roy Disney went to investment finance companies such as Goldman Sachs and Citibank to lobby their leaders.

These companies do not hold large shares in Disney, but they can sell them at any time. At the critical moment of Walt Disney, Roy Disney must ensure that Disney has a relatively stable stock price.

He needs to give investors confidence.

In addition, the total number of Disney shares held by Wall Street companies large and small is also a number that cannot be underestimated. As shareholders, who they support at the shareholders meeting at the end of the year is equally important.

Increase investor confidence, maintain stable and smooth communication, and establish a relatively strong cooperative relationship...

Roy Disney's efforts have also been affected. Most investment companies have expressed support for him, thinking that Michael Eisner is no longer suitable to lead Disney forward.

After all, these people are all after profit.

Stepping into the door of Credit Suisse, someone had been waiting at the door to greet him. Roy Disney followed the staff leading the way to a luxuriously decorated reception room and waited for Davis, the person in charge of Credit Suisse in the United States.

"Hello, Roy." Davis shook hands with Roy Disney enthusiastically: "It's been a long time."

Roy Disney had a slightly old face with a decent smile: "It didn't take long. The last time you went to Los Angeles, we fished together."

Davis said, "Yes, the grouper I caught is really good."

Roy Disney said with a smile: "The fish on the west coast is always a little different from the fish on the east coast."

Davis nodded: "One side is the Pacific Ocean, and the other is the Atlantic Ocean. Different waters have different water quality, giving birth to fish with different flavors."

Roy Disney cut to the point: "Yes, the same fish can change in different environments."

This was obviously not about fish, Davis did not answer, and looked at Roy Disney curiously.

Roy Disney took a sip of the coffee and said directly: "If I remember correctly, according to the current market price estimates, Credit Suisse has as much as US$380 million in Disney shares in his hands."

"Almost." Davis said vaguely: "At that time, Michael Eisner led Disney in the acquisition of ABC TV. He used to raise funds from Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse believes in Disney's strength. Although Disney has been sluggish in the past two years, it has not been transferred. And cash out."

Roy Disney answered: "Because Credit Suisse believes Disney's business conditions will improve, right?"

Davis smiled: "Let's put it this way, after all, Disney is one of Hollywood's largest companies and the top home entertainment provider."

"But now, do you or Credit Suisse still have confidence in Disney?" Roy Disney asked.

Davis said courteously: "Of course there is."

Roy Disney further asked: "Really?" He did not hesitate to expose his shortcomings: "Since 2000, Disney's performance has been declining every year, and its stock price and market value have also shown a steady decline. Once known as the world's number one animation production, after "Tarzan", no work that can be described has appeared, and even the animation studio has survived in name."

Davis did not speak. He had a certain understanding of Disney's situation and knew that what Roy Disney said was true.

But Disney is Disney after all, as long as there is a chance to get back on track.

Even if it is a fictitious good opportunity, it can make the stock price of the immortal Disney rise.

Then, Credit Suisse can cash out or find someone else to take the order.

"Disney is one of the six major Hollywood companies." Davis said slowly: "In the world, there are also a number of entertainment media groups. Credit Suisse has always believed that Disney will have a bright future."

Roy Disney said: "But it can't be achieved in Michael Eisner's hands!"

Davis has also heard about the internal struggles of Disney, and tentatively said: "It is because of Michael Eisner that Disney is what it is today."

Roy Disney said: "I never deny Michael Eisner’s outstanding contribution to Disney. But that was the past, not now. Now Michael Eisner is acting arbitrarily and making successive mistakes in decision-making. Continuous mistakes in peripheral channels and abandoning of Disney's hand-drawn animations caused the animation studio to be in a dilemma and seriously affected Disney's most important source of income...

Listening to Roy Disney's endless talk of Michael Eisner's guilt, Davis completely understood that the two factions within Disney have reached a point where water and fire are incompatible.

Walt Disney's problem is more serious than expected.

That being the case, Credit Suisse must guarantee its investment interests!

But with Disney's current situation, what is the best way to guarantee investment income?

Roy Disney finally came to an end. Davis picked up the water glass, took a sip, and asked unhurriedly: "According to you, Roy, Credit Suisse wants to guarantee equity and investment. Income, what do I need to do?"

"The shareholders meeting at the end of the year." Roy Disney stated the ultimate goal: "Together, we drive away Michael Eisner and replace the Walt Disney Group with a new CEO."

Davis asked: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Roy Disney really wants Disney to return to the embrace of the Disney family, but knowing that this will make investors lose confidence.

He said: "Now Alan Horn, the co-chairman of Disney Pictures, despite joining Disney's time secretary, he has outstanding ability. He has done very well in the past with Warner Bros. only because of his relationship with Warner Bros. CEO Kevin -Tesuhara had conflicts and was forced to resign."

Davis nodded: "I've heard of this man, he is indeed capable."

Roy Disney looked at Davis and asked: "I hope we can be allies on a front."

Davis stood up and shook hands with him: "Credit Suisse must guarantee investment interests."

In Roy Disney's view, to oust Michael Eisner is the best way for Credit Suisse to guarantee its own interests.