Hardy Empire 1945

Chapter 202 Forming a group to make money, so it is called a consortium

Luke is a well-known director. As soon as this incident came out, it immediately attracted a lot of attention. People like this kind of gossip news the most, and major newspapers reported it one after another.

Gina filed a complaint with the court and made it public at the same time.

He was threatened and beaten during the filming, and was coerced again after returning to the hotel. He stopped the show without service, and asked the other party to pay liquidated damages as a threat, so that the woman did not dare to resist.

As soon as the report comes out.

Luke felt a lot of pressure. He was now shooting a film, and only one third of the filming was completed. Columbia immediately stopped and asked other directors to replace him.

Colombia is also very uncomfortable now. The Actors Guild has sent a letter to Colombia, asking them to investigate the matter, otherwise all members will be launched to boycott Colombia, which makes Colombia very embarrassed.

admit,

discredited,

deny,

The unions will definitely make trouble.

They originally wanted to procrastinate and figure out a way.

But the next day,

A group of demonstrators gathered at the entrance of Columbia Pictures, protesting that Colombia was not strictly managed and that Colombia had not fulfilled its corporate responsibilities.

ABC TV reporters came and filmed the protesters, and they had news to broadcast at noon.

Through media reports, the whole country knows about this matter, and many people express their views in the newspapers, hoping that Hollywood will rectify and prevent such a bad thing from happening.

Affected by this, the stock price of Columbia Pictures plummeted. The shareholders were very annoyed by this and ordered the president to deal with the matter quickly.

The president of Columbia Company approached Hardy, Mr. Hardy, that Luke is only a contracted director in Colombia. Now we have unilaterally terminated the contract with him, and hope that the protesters will withdraw.

Hardy frowned and said, I heard from the lawyer that the film was invested by you in Colombia at the time, and the staff were all from your Colombia. The lawyer went to the staff to collect evidence, and encountered great resistance.

Actress Gina's accusation included being beaten on set and deliberately arranging a forced insult scene.

Luke categorically denied this, but there were so many people at the scene, and if he got a confession, it would definitely be confirmed.

The president of Columbia gritted his teeth, Okay, I will tell the crew at the time when I go back, and ask them to cooperate with the lawyer to collect evidence.

What's the point of sacrificing a director for the benefit of the company.

After two days,

After the evidence collection was completed, the Colombian staff confirmed that there was indeed no strong content in the script at that time, and the director imposed a scene. Later, Gina was a little resistant because there were too many exposed scenes, and it was highly insulting, such as urinating on her body. such a lens.

Gina protested to director Luke, who slapped Gina twice at the time, and the whole crew saw it.

Columbia Pictures finally breathed a sigh of relief after the union removed the protest crowd after Columbia cooperated.

Andy reported to Hardy that he shorted Columbia Pictures and made a small profit of $1.2 million.

The main thing is not to be too blatant.

The incident continues.

The coercion happened in the hotel room. There is no direct evidence, so it is difficult to confirm. The above evidence is enough to prove that Luke has threatened and abused Gina, which has seriously damaged the integrity of a director.

Even if he can't be sentenced, his reputation will be ruined. After the troubles of the Actors Guild, I'm afraid no one will dare to hire him again.

This incident also gave other people a warning, and it is estimated that they will restrain a lot when doing things. This time Hardy has a heavier weight in the hearts of actors and media, and many people have a slight sense of admiration for him.

The union thing came to an end for a while, and Hardy began to go about his own business.

After more than two months of preparation, Andy and his team finally sorted out the information and procedures for forming the Hardy Group.

Boss, according to our previous discussions, there are a total of 8 companies merged into the Hardy Group, including HD Security Company, HD Film Company, HD Economics Company, Playboy Magazine, HD Toy Factory, HD Airline, Global Times and ABC Television.

As for Estee Lauder, Walsh Mining Company, Mabel TV Factory, Rocky Mountain Mineral Water Factory, Auction Company, and two wineries, these are personal investments, not included in group management, and are your personal assets.

I'm going to set up a 'personal asset management company' to help you manage your personal assets.

In addition, there are some investment projects, such as the previously purchased shares of a motorcycle factory, a clothing factory, and a chocolate factory, to set up an 'investment company' to help you manage the investment industry.

There is also the Hardy Hotel, which is still managed separately and does not enter the ranks of the group. After all, his industry is somewhat special.

There is also my Andy Investment Financial Management Company and Baker McKenzie Law Firm. You own shares but do not manage them, so they are also included in the management of personal investments.

In this way, Hardy's industry will be much clearer.

Boss, I made a preliminary calculation. The total assets of the Hardy Group can reach 150 million US dollars, with personal assets of 50 million, and the Hardy Hotel 50 million, with total assets of more than 250 million. Of course, if you choose to list certain industries. , such as casinos, ABC TV, the boss, your worth will skyrocket several times.

Hardy shook his head, I am not short of money now, there is no need to pursue the number game, remember one thing, the core assets of the Hardy Group will never be listed in the future, the listed assets have only one purpose, that is to make money, and the assets of the money-making will never be listed. , be prepared to give up at any time.”

Andy nodded in understanding.

Boss, our group is registered in Las Vegas. Nevada has low taxes and no personal income tax. It is very beneficial for the company to set up a headquarters in Nevada. If you think the plan is ok, I will submit it to Las Vegas. The government formally submits the application.”

Nevada, where Las Vegas is located, is one of the states with the best investment environment in the United States. It is exempt from corporate and personal income tax, the lowest business tax in the United States, low commercial tax, exempt from franchise tax, and only collects a small amount of annual income. Maintenance fees, no corporate share tax, minimum filing and non-disclosure requirements, non-disclosure of shareholder information, shareholders, directors, and officers do not have to reside or hold meetings in Nevada, nor do they have to be U.S. residents, and directors do not have to be shareholders.

Another point is that Nevada and the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have not signed an information sharing agreement, which means that the IRS cannot freely obtain tax information from Nevada that cannot be used by companies in the state.

You know, California's personal income tax is 20%, which alone can attract many people to register companies here.

Submit it. It is estimated that the Las Vegas government will be very happy. By the way, have you found the headquarters building you were looking for before? Hadi said.

I found a few places, and I brought you the information. You can see if it is suitable. If it is not suitable, I will ask someone to find it.

Said and handed a document to Hardy.

Because Los Angeles is located in the largest seismic zone in the world ~ the Pacific Rim seismic zone, there are no real high-rise buildings, and even in the 21st century, there are very few high-rise buildings.

Hardy took a fancy to a building, located in the center of Los Angeles, Just this building, renting ten floors should be enough, making it the headquarters building of the Hardy Group, with a big neon light on the roof. lamp.

As for why he only rented and not bought, it was because Hardy didn't like it here. From his point of view, these buildings were ugly, and the one he chose was only reluctant.

Closing the clip and handing it to Andy, Hardy said:

In the future, we will build a real Hardy Group headquarters building in Las Vegas. I have land there, but don't worry, we can talk about it in ten years.

After saying this, Hardy looked at Andy and said with a smile: Andy, from now on, you will officially be the president of the Hardy Group. This position is only the most suitable for you.

Thank you boss for your trust, I will help you manage the company well.

Okay, let's form the management of Hardy Group from now on. You are better at this than me. Hardy patted Andy's shoulder with a smile.

I haven't seen Tyler for a long time, and Hardy called Tyler and asked her to come out to play.

Taylor was very happy to receive the call, ran into the room to do her makeup, Sarah followed up the room and helped Taylor choose clothes.

Which one are you going to wear?

Tyler chose a long skirt and a loose cashmere sweater, paired with a small fleece hat, which looked playful and cute.

Hardy's car was parked in front of Taylor's house. Taylor happily ran over. The driver opened the door and Taylor quickly got in.

Sarah stood at the door, watching her daughter get in the car, and then saw her daughter get in the car and kissed Hardy in the car actively.

Sarah's heart trembled slightly.

She knew that what had to happen had to happen.

Her original ideal was to make her daughter famous and marry a wealthy person in the upper class. Later, Hadi appeared and became Sarah's target, thinking that her daughter could find Hadi.

But in less than a year, Hardy's development speed far exceeded her expectations. Now Hardy has become a real big man. Now Hardy's power, money, and status seem to be beyond her imagination.

I miss you Mr. Hardy very much. Tyler said coquettishly, holding Hardy's arm.

How's the script going, Beauty and the Beast will start filming in a month, right? Hardy asked with a smile.

The script is not difficult, mainly because there are singing plots in it. I want to sing it myself, so I invited a professional vocal teacher to teach me. Taylor said.

No, just dub it.

No, I want to do it myself. Taylor said stubbornly.

The two first came to the big shopping mall and bought a bunch of things, and then came to Hardy's manor. The two chatted in the manor room. Taylor enjoyed this relaxed way of getting along.

Taylor went back very late.

As they went upstairs, Mrs. Sarah stared at her daughter's ass for a long time.

Well, nothing out of the ordinary.

The next day, Hardy received a call from Director Nolan, and he asked him to come and watch the film.

When he arrived, the main characters Heidi Rama and Li Gen were there, as well as a group of high-level executives from HD Films. This film is a pure urban film with low production difficulty. There are only a few special effects, and the current technology is already very easy. do it.

The movie is played, and everyone watches it together.

When the theme song Ghost Love Is Over sounded in the film, the sensation was rushed to the peak.

Hardy credits half of the film's success to the theme song, one of the few English songs he remembers.

This song was sung by two signed singers of HD Records, Bill Medley and Bobby Hetfield. Hardy thought their voices were good, so he used them, and the effect was very good.

When the movie was over, Hardy reached out and clapped, and the others followed suit.

It's very good. Heidi and Li Gen's performances are outstanding. Director Nolan's skills are very deep. I believe this movie will become popular.

After listening to the boss's comments, everyone was very happy. After Hardy said, he looked at Edward, Make a five-minute promotional video and advertise it on ABC TV. Also, make the theme song and let ABC TV play it at the time. .

The radio station also sent a record to the past. Now more people listen to the radio. Let the radio host promote it.

As for the release, let's find MGM, and I'll call Mayer. Hardy arranged the matter in a few words.

When I came to the office, I picked up the phone and called Mayer. The call was connected. Hardy smiled and said, Mr. Mayer, the movie The Ghost of the Dead filmed by my film company has finished production and is ready to be released. MGM helped.

Of course no problem, I will instruct the distribution department to contact HD Pictures.

After Mayer finished speaking, he turned around and said, Hadi, about the casino, I talked to my partner again, and I added 2 more investors. There are seven people in total, including you. Do other partners want to see you?

Hardy said in his heart, are we finally going to meet?

Of course no problem, can I know who it is? Hardy asked.

Bank of America.

Good guy, it's a big guy. Bank of America is now the largest bank on the West Coast. It seems that big capital smells the money of Las Vegas.

Mersey Pharmaceuticals.

Hardy knew that this pharmaceutical company belonged to the first-class pharmaceutical company in the United States. It seems that this company produced penicillin during World War II.

The Crocker Produce Company.

Hardy has also heard of this company, which is said to be the largest supplier of agricultural products in the West, monopolizing the supply of many agricultural products, including milk, vegetables, flour, sugar, beef, fish and so on.

PepsiCo.

Hearing the name Hardy was a little stunned. This one needs no introduction at all, but the current Pepsi is not the Pepsi of the later generations. It is incomparable with Coca-Cola.

Lockheed Aircraft Corporation.

Hardy said in his heart that even this company has come, but he also understands that the current Lockheed is not the Lockheed Martin company of later generations, and has not produced aircraft such as F-22 and F-35. Ordinary arms supplier.

After hearing these names, Hardy suddenly remembered a word.

California Consortium.

Aren't these companies all members of the California consortium? They formed a consortium to make money. No wonder it is called a consortium.

But do they have other purposes?

Hadi, now there are many partners, everyone has new ideas, and is ready to increase investment. If you want to build it, it can't be worse than the new casino you are planning to build. You are also ready to invest 100 million to build a super-luxury casino. Mayer said.