Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 724 It turns out that the capital is me

The deputy commander's son, George Jr., is only a nominal director, and his relationship with Wall Street is actually not that close.

The screen fund behind him is a private equity fund sold by Wall Street to the wealthy.Ronald still doesn't have the strength to let others set up a separate fund to make films for himself.

Ronald didn't know any Wall Street connections, so he had to call Lindsay Doll, a private lawyer in New York, and Lawrence, an accountant.Ask them to find out if there is a suitable channel to know Wall Street bankers.

That small law firm back then has now become a promising medium-sized law firm in New York.In addition to Lindsay Dole's work with many large companies, Bobby Donnell, the named partner of the law firm, has an iron relationship with the Southern District of New York prosecutor.

For a financing of the size of Ronald's daydream, the president of the bank managed to invest too much.However, the amount of financing that a general VP can decide is too small, and the network of their law firm can just play a role.

"The banker Minahan Golan hired was Michael Milken, who raised $[-] million for Minahan on high-interest junk bonds.

The issuance of junk bonds requires the company to have a long history of data. Minahan made so many bad movies, which just helped Milken creatively use accounting standards and help him inflate the bubble.

And your daydream, aside from a handful of music videos, commercials, and aerobics video shoots, has no film history.So your more realistic approach is to find a personal bank and give you some loans.

If you are willing to accept Citibank's personal banking services, I can arrange some loan plans with clients. "

Lindsay Dole and Bobby Donnell discussed it. The most realistic thing for Ronald now is to get the distribution contract and then apply for a mortgage.

"I'm sick of the studios, they have to attach so many conditions, change the script, I want to distribute this movie myself."

"Then you have to find another way. The interest rate on credit loans is too high. It's not cost-effective for you to use it. Recently, there are rumors on Wall Street that the Fed will raise interest rates again..."

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"Dangdang..." There were several knocks on the door of the meeting room, and a middle-aged man broke in.

"Lawrence?" Ronald saw Lawrence, his accountant, "What news do you have? Is it good news? Have you found a capitalist who is willing to raise money?"

Lawrence replied with a smile, "It's good news, but it's not about capitalists."

"Can you give me a little personal space?" Ronald smiled at the lawyers, leaving only his personal lawyer Lindsay.

"Good news, two of your major investment stocks, Coca-Cola and McDonald's, are going to split.

McDonald's [-] to [-], Coca-Cola [-] to [-] stock split.

This is the registration document you will sign, and by the ex-date, you will be able to own three times as much Coca-Cola stock. "

"But the price will drop, right?" Ronald didn't know much about stocks, but thinking about it, it's impossible to maintain the original price after splitting the shares.

"In theory, this is the case, but stock splits generally indicate that the company is optimistic about the future prospects and hopes to introduce more individual investors to facilitate their purchase of stocks. Moreover, Coca-Cola launched a new formula of Coke last year. Sales in the first quarter of this year An increase of 8%.

The market is generally optimistic about the prospects, and a three-to-one stock split is also a very uncommon ratio. It is expected that after today's announcement, the stock price will rise when the market opens next week.It means that your stock will go up. "

"How much more can it go up?" Ronald now has about 700 million worth of stocks on hand, and Douglas Jr. can use 300 million more. If he can get a total of 400 million yuan, he will produce and distribute "Dirty Dancing" Will suffice.

"I don't know. I asked a few stockbrokers, and they all said that it might rise by more than 10%."

"Let's just curl our fingers and pray." Lindsay Dole was also influenced by Ronald and bought a little Coca-Cola stock, not to mention Lawrence.For a moment, all three of them crossed themselves on their chests.

When I went home to see Aunt Karen on weekends, Ronald was often absent-minded, and he didn't listen to what his aunt asked him.

"What's the matter with you, Ronnie?" The aunt grabbed Ronald's hand and asked the nephew who was behaving strangely today.

"I want to make a movie, but the Hollywood studios don't want to sign me to a distribution deal, so I might have to make it with my own money..."

Ronald was still a little worried. When he saw Aunt Karen asking this question, he felt relieved for some reason, and told his aunt about all the difficulties he encountered.

"Why didn't they sign with you?" Auntie didn't understand.

"Because they are worried that this story will affect the choices of Jewish girls."

"Nonsense, girls don't date boys without watching movies? These people are really weird. Just wait for me."

Aunt Karen went into the bedroom and after a while produced a check and handed it to Ronald.

"This is 30 dollars. When the leg warmer company was sold, I got my share. If you don't have enough money, you can also count my share."

"How can this work?" Ronald declined. This is a little spare money for my aunt's retirement life in the future. How can I use it to invest in my own movie?

"What's wrong, without you coming up with the leg warmer business, I wouldn't be able to make this money. In fact, I still had some savings from running the company in those years. In addition, I still have this house, and Eric and I also It won't affect me to be able to continue working in restaurants.

Besides, your movies always make a lot of money, why, don't you want your aunt to also get a dividend? "

"Hahaha, as long as you have confidence in me." Ronald accepted the check. Anyway, he can still hang out in Hollywood for a long time, so he won't miss the money from his aunt.

"That's right, if you make a lot of money, I'll use it as the wedding money for Donna in the future." Aunt Karen said with a smile.

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"This is our office, the best office building in Manhattan. You can also see the Statue of Liberty across from here.

In a few days' time on National Day, the first couple will be there to announce the reopening of the Goddess.This time, it was only through fundraising from all walks of life that the funds for the restoration of the goddess statue were raised.

You see, there it is. "

Lawrence invited Ronald to the office of the stockbroker.Here today, they have to look at the situation and decide whether to sell Ronald's stock.

"Why is there a Coca-Cola billboard?" Ronald looked at the Statue of Liberty opposite him through the binoculars handed over by his stockbroker.The scaffolding underneath is being dismantled, and there is a huge Coke advertisement on the largest steel frame next to it.On it is a new version of the Coke can, with the name New Coke written on it.

"Coca-Cola and McDonald's are both raising funds for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. McDonald's sells a hamburger, and it will donate a penny to the restoration fund. The same is true for Coca-Cola. New Coke also started donating a penny in the previous six months. Advertising and Marketing Warfare.”

"Bang... bang..." The stockbroker opened two New Coke cans and handed them to Ronald and Lawrence.The assistant bought McDonald's breakfast burgers again, and everyone ate them.

"Why is it so sweet? It's like Pepsi."

Ronald took a sip of New Coke, and he could taste the difference.New Coke is too sweet, he doesn't like it very much.

"Give me a bottle of that..." Ronald pointed to the table and said to the assistant.

"Bang..." He got a bottle of cherry-flavored Coke, a new flavor that was launched with New Coke.

"Well, although it tastes weird, it's not so sweet after all."

Ronald ate a McDonald's breakfast with a Cherry Coke.

The stockbroker entered the stock code on the computer in advance, and the real-time stock price of Coca-Cola began to be displayed on the large display screen on the wall like a marquee.

Before the news of the stock split was announced, Ronald's Coca-Cola was $105 a share.After that, the stock price, just as Lawrence predicted, has been rising, and when it closed last weekend, it was 121.75 US dollars.

Today, with a three-to-one stock split, Ronald and the others felt that as long as they could maintain the price above forty dollars, they could sell all of them.

The light bulbs in the large display screen on the wall began to display the effect of a marquee under the command of the program.

The words "KO 121.75" are repeated three times, moving rapidly from right to left.

Still last weekend's closing price.

"Dingling Lingling..."

"Opening!"

Ronald immediately raised his head and chest, concentrating on the real-time price updated by the marquee.

"KO, 42.75"

"Is this an increase?" Ronald looked at Lawrence.

"Equivalent to about 128 before the stock split." Lawrence picked up the calculator and pressed it hard, quoting a price that Ronald could understand.

"Then let's sell it!" Ronald was overjoyed, it was 6% higher than he expected.

"Wait a while, it can still go up." The stock broker quickly called the New York Stock Exchange.

"Hang 44 to sell part of it."

"KO, 43.15... KO, 43.40..."

Ronald stared at the marquee, and a new real-time transaction price would be brought out once a cycle.

"KO, 44.25..."

"A deal!"

"Keep selling!" the stockbroker yelled into the phone.

"KO, 44.80...KO, 45.50"

The stock price continued to rise, and the broker's selling orders were taken up as soon as they were listed.

"Hang 45.50, no, 46..."

The transaction price is being updated rapidly, and Coca-Cola's share price is rising slowly but firmly.

"KO 46.50...KO 47.20"

"Continue to clear, hurry up!"

The manager seemed to have discovered some clues and yelled into the phone.

Ronald didn't understand at all, but he was also driven by this enthusiasm and became inexplicably excited.

He took a can of New Coke that he was not used to just now, slammed the tab open, and downed it in one gulp.

"It seems to be quite delicious."

Ten minutes after the market opened, Ronald's Coca-Cola stock had all been cleared.

"The average transaction price is 46.50, all cleared. A total of 930 million. If you add the McDonald's stock you hold, if you sell it after the stock split, you can get more than 50 million in cash from this sale."

"Hmm..." Ronald sat down on the soft sofa when he heard the number.

"Dirty Dancing" With this cash, plus little Douglas' money and Aunt Karen's money, the total is about the same.

"fall, fall"

The stockbroker's assistant was still staring at the big screen.

"KO45.50...KO44.50"

The stock price of Coca-Cola gradually went lower and finally stabilized at a price of 43.80.

"Do you want to cover your position, Mr. Li?" The stockbroker asked Ronald when he saw the price.

This time Ronald sold out most of the stocks and took the cash, which was not particularly good for his business.

Although the legend of helping famous Hollywood directors make a lot of money can help him attract more clients in the industry, it would be best if Ronald could continue to buy and sell stocks here.

"Forget it, I can't make this money."

Although the temperature of the air conditioner was turned on very low, Ronald was still sweating profusely and his heart was pounding.This kind of wealth figure of hundreds of thousands every minute made him feel too exciting.

"Although it's still a little short of money, don't take any risks. Even if the stock price rises tomorrow, it's not something I can earn with my heart."

Lawrence was also sweating nervously, and his stocks were also sold out, making a small profit.

The two found a hotel with a small hammam and took a thoroughly relaxing bath.

"Little Doug, I found enough money, now we can start the project." Ronald calmed down his excitement and called Douglas Jr.

(End of this chapter)