Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

 Chapter 536 Eli Lilly and Company Shares

"Rust and Bone" was released in North America for 26 days, and the North American box office slowly exceeded 100 million. The current box office score is 102 million U.S. dollars. This movie is also Lionsgate's fourth film this year to achieve a box office of over 100 million in North America.

The first is "The Expendables 2", which currently has a North American box office of 165 million and a global box office of 452 million. The second comedy "Identity Thief" has a North American box office of 158 million US dollars and a global box office of 215 million US dollars.

The third film is "Now You See Me", which was released two weeks later than "Rust and Bone". The current box office in North America is 112 million. The film's overseas box office performance is relatively better, about 195 million US dollars, and the global box office easily exceeded 300 million.

In the first half of the year, Lionsgate released 12 movies. Four movies have exceeded 100 million in North American box office, and eight movies have exceeded 50 million in North American box office. Currently, only "The Last Stand", a film distributed on its behalf, is losing money. This result has also made many colleagues shed tears. Envious saliva.

There are about 800 movies released in the North American film market every year, only 1/5 of which can recover the cost. However, almost every movie produced by Lionsgate can make money. This situation cannot help but make colleagues envy and hate them.

There will be another movie produced by Lionsgate to be released in June, which is "World War of the Dead" in collaboration with David Ellison, Paramount Pictures, and Plan B Pictures.

The film is distributed by Paramount Pictures.

On the eighth day of its release, the North American box office exceeded 100 million, and the global box office exceeded 300 million US dollars. Although it is not as good as the box office figures of "Iron Man 3" and "Fast and Furious 6", the 50 million invested by Lionsgate Pictures will not lose money, and it can still Earn one or two million.

In comparison, "The Hangover 3", "Return to Earth" and "The Lone Ranger", which were released at the same time, became box office stinkers.

The production cost of "The Hangover 3" produced by Warner Pictures was 103 million. The North American box office was only 112 million, and the overseas box office was more than 240 million. Although it will not lose money, compared with the first two parts of the series, the box office results are far lower than expected. .

The production cost of "Return to Earth" produced by Sony-Columbia Pictures was 130 million US dollars. Within four weeks of its release, the North American box office was only 60.52 million US dollars, and the overseas box office was 150 million US dollars. The loss is expected to be no less than 50 million US dollars.

The most serious loss among recently released movies is undoubtedly "The Lone Ranger" produced by Disney Pictures.

The film stars "The Captain" Johnny Depp, is directed by Gore Verbinski, the director of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, and is produced by top Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

The production cost is as high as 215 million.

Judging from the investment scale and crew lineup, this movie has the potential to be a big hit. It is considered to be a blockbuster with a box office performance that is not inferior to "Iron Man 3". It may have a chance to win the annual box office championship.

But after it was released in mid-June, the box office performance was abysmal.

It only took in a box office of 30.11 million U.S. dollars in 3,904 theaters in the first three days of its premiere, and a box office of 74.35 million U.S. dollars in North America during its two weeks of release. This was only possible after Disney Pictures spared no effort in publicity and promotion, and it only managed to get a box office of more than 70 million U.S. dollars, which is not even as good as " Iron Man 3's premiere box office results.

The North American box office is expected to be around 80 million, while the overseas box office has just exceeded 100 million.

"Complete Movie" magazine predicts that the film is expected to cause a loss of approximately US$200 million to Disney Pictures.

At the same time, there is news that due to the poor box office performance of the film, Jerry Bruckheimer, the gold medal producer who created the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series of films, fell out with his old employer Disney, and the two parties are about to end their 20-year cooperation.

The situation of this movie is similar to that of "Windtalkers" which caused MGM to go bankrupt. If it weren't for Disney's large size and rich blood, a loss of 200 million US dollars would be almost a fatal blow to ordinary film companies.

Currently, three of the six major film studios are bad at the box office, and Lionsgate's movies are hits one after another. Many peers and media have to lament that Lionsgate has been very stable in producing and distributing movies. This is very rare.

Due to the good performance of the movies released by Lionsgate Pictures in the first half of the year and the recovery of Netflix's stock price, the current total market value of Lionsgate Pictures has been speculated by Wall Street to US$2.6 billion to US$3 billion.

Although it is not as good as the ‘Big Six’, it is not much worse than MGM before bankruptcy.

The "Hollywood Reporter" claims that if this continues, Lionsgate Pictures may not be able to replace MGM and Columbia Pictures and become the new giant in the Hollywood film industry.

The steady rise of Lionsgate Pictures has also intensified competition among major film companies, and the pressure on the top executives of the six major film studios will increase.

To this end, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox Pictures, ABRY Partners Fund, AIG Fund, etc. have successively launched acquisition invitations to Lions Gate Pictures.

Prepare to acquire Lions Gate for no less than US$3 billion, or acquire part of the shares. After the acquisition is successful, Link, Iwaka and others will continue to serve as senior executives.

Regarding the acquisition, Link and Iwaka chose to reject it after convening a board meeting.

He and Eva Ka are not short of money, and it is useless to have more than one billion in cash on hand. Lionsgate Pictures is a golden chicken that lays eggs, bringing him hundreds of millions of dollars in income every year, and it is not cost-effective to sell it.

However, Lionsgate Pictures is currently doing well. In order to optimize the ownership structure and make a quick buck, Link took out 10% of his shares for external financing.

It’s just been announced that former Lionsgate shareholder Carl Icahn expressed his willingness to acquire this stake for US$350 million.

Carl Icahn is the founder of Icahn Enterprises investment company. He is worth US$19.7 billion and ranks 69th on the Forbes list. He is also famously known as "The Wolf of Wall Street".

After thinking about it, Link agreed to the deal.

His stake in Lionsgate Pictures has also been reduced from 75.3% to 65.3%, giving him an extra 350 million U.S. dollars. Adding in income from two boxing matches, albums, advertising endorsements, and film remuneration, he holds 600 million U.S. dollars. cash.

Considering that the biopharmaceutical industry will develop well in the next few years, he spent 600 million to successively acquire 1.482% shares of "Eli Lilly and Company LLY" from the stock market.

Eli Lilly and Company mainly develops drugs for heart disease, diabetes, weight loss, etc. Its brands include Ciclo, Prozac, Prozac, Zyprexa, Cymbalta, Zestar, Gianza, Alibita, and Yitong. Vit, Cialis, etc.

The current stock price is US$42 and the market value is US$40.5 billion.

After the global influenza crisis, the market value exceeded one trillion, becoming the world's first pharmaceutical company with a market value exceeding one trillion.

In addition, this company's annual profits are considerable, and its dividends are relatively high and stable, higher than Coca-Cola's annual dividends.

It’s a great investment right now.

In addition to acquiring 1.482% of Eli Lilly's shares through Kim Baker Investments, he also bought shares in many pharmaceutical companies through the Link Global Charity Fund.

Including Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly and Company, Ruixi Company, etc., this work started last year. However, because the Link Global Charity Fund was established not long ago, there is not much funds on the account, and only more than 60 million shares were purchased.

Relying on the stock dividends of these companies, the Link Charity Fund can help more retired athletes every year. When the prices of these stocks skyrocket in the future, the charity fund organization will have more money and can help more people.

This is a virtuous cycle.

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"Husband, today the production department submitted a great script and they think you are suitable to play the leading role. Do you want to take a look?"

In the mountainside villa, after getting off work, Ivaca hung up her handbag, put on her slippers and walked into the small living room.

Link looked back at her. She was wearing a royal blue sleeveless dress that was extremely **** and beautiful. "What script?"

"Do you remember "Fifty Shades of Grey"? This novel is now a hit all over the world. The production department is preparing to adapt this novel into a movie, and you personally fit the role of the domineering male protagonist in "Fifty Shades of Grey". So we agree that you are the most suitable actor to play the leading role, how about it?" Ivaca came over, hugged his shoulders from behind, and kissed his cheek.

The familiar and pleasant smell of perfume filled the tip of his nose, speeding up the secretion of dopamine in Link's body. He looked helplessly at his wife, "That's an **** novel, with a lot of passionate scenes, and you have to take off your clothes. Do you really want to watch me do a **** scene?”

"Yes, your passionate scene in "Rust and Bone" was great. Movie fans loved watching it. Now the global box office is close to 300 million U.S. dollars. The revenue ratio is more than ten times. It is a great deal. You continue to make such scenes. The box office results will definitely be better, and there will be **** scenes with beautiful actresses, aren’t you looking forward to it?”

Ivaca hugged his neck affectionately and asked with a smile.

"I have no expectations. Filming **** scenes is cumbersome and boring, and the experience is very poor. And I am a billionaire and a world star. You want me to take off my clothes on the screen every day. Don't you feel embarrassed to do that kind of scene?"

"I don't think, hubby, since you have such a great figure, you should make more movies like that to make women all over the world like you."

Ivaca pressed her smooth face against him and said.

"No need. I am a capable actor and I don't need to take off my clothes to become famous. This opportunity should be given to others."

Link put down the newspaper, pulled her to sit in his arms, and kissed her red lips. Feeling her full and warm body, he couldn't help but move his palms.

"Don't make trouble, it's hot and you're covered in sweat."

Ivaca grabbed his hand from her skirt and placed it on her plump thigh, preventing him from moving anywhere else.

"It's better this way, isn't it?"

Link kissed her neck, preparing to press her down on the sofa and explore the mysteries of human origins and life.

Plop!

"Daddy, Mommy!"

Suddenly, the cute little Margarita came over and stood next to the sofa, tilting her little head, blinking her big bright eyes, and looked at the two of them curiously.

Link and Iwaka looked at each other and burst into laughter. In the past, when they were just two people at home, they could roll from the sofa to the carpet, from the carpet to the bathroom, to the bed, and do whatever they wanted.

Now I can’t. With the little one here, I have an extra pair of eyes at home.

Ivaca pushed him away, squatted down and hugged little Margarita and said, "Mom and dad are playing a game. Is Margarita hungry?"

"I'm not hungry! I'm full."

Little Margarita shook her head and said sweetly.

"She just fed."

Link scraped the tip of the little guy's nose. The little guy's nose looked like Ivaca, and the tip of his nose was slightly upturned, like an elf in a comic book.

"What did Margarita do at home today?"

Eva pulled the little guy and sat on the sofa.

"Yeah, yeah, let's play, little monkey, elephant, apple."

Little Margarita said after gesticulating for a long time.

"Wow, my baby is so smart. He knows about apples at just one year old. That's amazing."

Ivaca praised happily.

Little Margarita giggled, danced happily, and said more names of little animals.

These were taught by nanny Avni.

"Margarita is very smart. Maybe we should find some tutors for her to teach her some pre-school knowledge, as well as music, painting, arithmetic, etc., which can all be taught now."

Ivaca stroked the little guy's hair and smiled.

"It's only one year old. It's too early. Our child doesn't need to work hard like that. Let her play for a few years and then go to school to learn when she is older."

Link looked at the pink little guy. He and Iwaka were both over 180cm tall. The little guy was sitting between the two of them. The smaller one was wearing a beautiful little skirt. His face was delicate and cute, like a flower. Fairy.

"You can let her listen next to you when you practice piano. She has nothing to do anyway."

Ivaca said.

"How about I teach Margarita boxing? The little guy is just like Cynthia and Alexander. He is stronger than ordinary children and more suitable to be a boxer. If the three of them all practice boxing with me, how many fathers and daughters will we have in the future? Join forces and dominate the boxing world.”

"Hmph, you say this in front of Taylor and see if she beats you up."

Iwaka rolled her eyes at him and carried the little guy to the swimming pool behind.

Link shrugged. He originally thought eight children was quite a lot.

There are only four sons and four daughters. The number of sons is too few. So far, he has not even a successor in his boxing career. For this reason, he decided to have more children with Ivaca, Taylor, and Chris Liu in the future. son.

Those who like music can inherit his music career, those who like boxing can become boxers with him, and those who like filming can become actors, as well as swimming and charity.

Don't like children who can't do anything, let them inherit the family business and live on the dividends from the family fund.

According to my current worth, I can arrange for another hundred children.

"Do you want to swim?"

Ivaca changed into a bikini and came out, with a slim waist, peachy buttocks and long legs, which was so sexy.

Link shrugged his shoulders and followed to the outdoor swimming pool at the back.

(End of chapter)