HKTV: How is the Great Owl made?

This is not just a simple business acquisition, but also a reshaping of the global entertainment industry.

Countless pairs of eyes were watching closely, trying to see where the storm was headed.

The reporters in the audience were instantly in an uproar.

They couldn't wait to raise their hands and asked a barrage of questions.

Zhanmi was not in a hurry and answered several questions calmly.

Then he raised his voice and shouted into the microphone:

"Dear reporters, please be quiet!"

The originally noisy and chaotic conference hall suddenly became quiet.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhanmi again like a spotlight.

"Today, in addition to announcing the acquisition of Disney, Mr. Lin also made another decision"

"Next, allow me to introduce four distinguished guests to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, four people walked steadily onto the stage, two men and two women, with tall and straight postures.

Zhanmi was all smiles and shook hands with them one by one.

Then he cleared his throat, pointed to a man in a dark gray custom suit, and introduced:

"This is Mr. Andrew, the owner of Britannia Financial International."

"This time, he will serve as the chief financial advisor for Tianyao Group's acquisition of Disney."

There was applause from the audience.

Then, Jimmy introduced a curvy lady next to him who was wearing an elegant white suit.

"This is Ms. Anna, she is the chairman of Luosha International Investment Company."

Anna waved gracefully to the audience and the shutters of reporters' cameras rang out again, recording this important moment.

Finally, Jimmy turned his attention to another man and woman.

"They are Mr. David and Ms. Wu Xiaoyan."

"Both of them are major international advertising companies and will be responsible for the promotion and management of the Disney brand in the global market after the acquisition."

David and Wu Xiaoyan bowed to the audience respectively, and the audience burst into warm applause again.

After Jimmy finished his introduction, he spoke into the microphone again: "With the addition of these industry elites, we are confident that we can successfully complete the acquisition of Disney."

"Tianyao Group will also take this opportunity to move towards a new peak in the global entertainment industry."

After a pause, Zhanmi continued: "In order to complete the future strategy of Tianyao Group and make up for the funding gap."

"Tianyao Group is about to accept strategic investment from four financial companies. These four companies will jointly acquire a total of 21% of Tianyao Group's shares."

As soon as Zhanmi's voice fell, the entire venue froze.

Everyone stood there in a daze.

His face was full of disbelief!

Tianyao Group has always been Lin Yao's absolute property, and the impression that it is "exclusively owned by the Lin family" has long been deeply rooted in people's minds.

Tianyao Group is actually going to start raising funds?

This news was like a bombshell, instantly causing a stir among the crowd.

No way?

Is Tianyao Group, one of the Fortune 500 companies, really short of money?

In fact, these journalists with a keen sense of smell were completely unaware.

Those four so-called financial companies were nothing more than Lin Yao’s “white gloves”.

As soon as Jimmy’s press conference ended, the news that Tianyao Group was preparing to acquire Disney spread like wildfire.

It spread at the speed of light throughout the financial and media circles around the world.

At that time, Disney was in deep trouble. The storm of the financial crisis had shaken it to the point of collapse.

The company's financial situation deteriorated sharply and it was on the verge of bankruptcy.

At this moment, another piece of bad news hit like a bolt from the blue - they were actually facing a strong challenge from a business tycoon from Hong Kong Island.

The atmosphere at Disney headquarters was so depressing that it was suffocating.

Secretary Kelly looked panicked and hurriedly pushed open the door of the chairman's office.

"Mr. Miller, something terrible has happened!" Kelly's voice trembled.

"What's wrong? What's the hurry? Kelly?"

Miller sat behind a large desk.

He asked slowly, holding a still burning cigar in his hand.

Although Disney is in a bad situation now, he still has his usual calm look on his face.

Kelly took a deep breath and quickly reported, "Mr. Miller, just 15 minutes ago, the Hong Kong-based Tianyao Group suddenly issued a notice, formally inviting us, Disney, to acquire it."

"And they have quietly acquired a 41% stake in Disney."

"What? Hong Kong's Tianyao Group? They want to acquire our Disney?"

When Miller heard this, his originally calm face changed color instantly, his eyes widened with disbelief.

“Fuck!”

Miller stood up suddenly and threw the cigar in his hand away angrily.

The cigar drew an arc in the air and fell heavily to the ground.

Sparks flew and his face was filled with anger.

"Fuck, Lin Yao? It's him? What on earth does he want to do?"

Miller, who had been calm the moment before and tried to maintain his dignity in front of his subordinates, now had his heartbeat suddenly speed up, like an out-of-control engine, beating wildly.

A strong sense of uneasiness quickly enveloped him like a black tide.

He knew very well how powerful Lin Yao was.

In the world's business field in recent years, Lin Yao is a legend, and his methods are as sharp as a blade out of its sheath.

His investment vision is so unique that it seems he can see through the fog of the future. He is a demon that many of his peers fear.

Every move he makes is like a storm, which will inevitably create huge waves in the business landscape.

As a business giant with a century-old history, Disney Group is like an indestructible business monument. It has weathered many storms and occupies a pivotal position in the global entertainment industry.

Its name, like a shining star, shines in every corner of the world. Its classic animations, theme parks, and peripheral products have influenced generations of people.

But this seemingly indestructible business empire has a fatal weakness - extremely dispersed equity.

Miller, as the group's largest shareholder, holds only 28% of the shares.

There is still a long way to go before achieving absolute control and steering the direction of this commercial giant Disney.

But now, Tianyao Group has entered the game with great force.

Like a ferocious female leopard, it took over 41% of Disney's shares in a lightning speed.

This news, like a blockbuster bomb, exploded accurately in Miller's heart, causing a huge wave.

It felt like something was stuck in his throat, and every breath he took seemed to carry a heavy burden.

His chest seemed to be pressed down by a huge rock, and the situation had reached a critical point.

"Kelly, immediately mobilize all available funds of the company and start the share repurchase process immediately!"

There was unquestionable majesty in Miller's voice, as if this was his only lifeline in this crisis.

At this moment, he has concluded that Lin Yao is preparing for a hostile takeover and is plotting to incorporate Disney into his own business empire.

He must act quickly, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.

Disney, a century-old ship, may lose its way or even sink in this storm.

"Yes, boss!"

Secretary Kelly did not dare to delay for a moment. She knew the seriousness of the situation and turned around and quickly left the office.

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Tap tap tap…

The high heels tapped the ground in a rapid rhythm, quickly executing this urgent order.

Just 20 minutes later, Disney launched an all-out counterattack.

In the conference room, Miller's eyes flashed with determination, and that light was like a burning flame, ready to burn into ashes all obstacles that stood in his way.

He picked up the phone and shouted after the call was connected: "Kelly, no matter what price Tianyao Group offers, we must be higher than them and we must get the shares back!"

After hanging up the phone, he picked up the phone again and dialed the numbers of each shareholder.

Eagerly seek their support.

Every dial is like looking for a ray of hope in the darkness.

"Hello, Mr. Alexander, I'm Miller. I'm in a very difficult situation and I need your help urgently."

Miller tried to keep his voice calm, but his anxiety was still evident in his words.

Alexander on the other end of the phone is a small shareholder of Disney.

Although he only holds 2.6% of the shares, every share is extremely precious at this critical moment.

Just like a drop of water in the desert, it may determine life or death.

Alexander's voice came slowly, with a hint of helplessness:

"Excuse me, Mr. Miller."

"I sold my shares four hours ago."

"Well, I just got divorced and I ran into this economic crisis. The price they offered was too tempting. I really couldn't refuse it."

Alexander's words were like a cold knife, piercing Miller's heart.

Hearing this, Miller felt a black screen in front of his eyes!

The world was spinning!

My body shook involuntarily and I almost lost my balance.

This undoubtedly adds insult to injury, making the already difficult situation even more severe.

He seemed to be able to see that the giant commercial ship Disney was in danger of running aground in the rough sea.

Miller was already distracted by the many complicated affairs, as if he was in a tangled mess.

The changes in Alexander's equity undoubtedly added another huge rock to his already heavy burden, making him feel even more desperate.

In recent times, due to the complex and changing market environment, as well as some competitors secretly disrupting the market behind the scenes.

The company's equity changes were extremely frequent, like an out-of-control storm, which made Miller extremely anxious.

Miller, anxiously awaiting his return, engaged in a two-hour verbal battle with various parties on the phone.

Every phone call was like a fierce battle. He tried his best to persuade shareholders to hold their ground and not sell their shares easily.

Finally, when he was thirsty and exhausted, he could not wait to ask his secretary Kelly:

"Kelly, how many shares have we acquired so far?"

Kelly shook her head helplessly, her eyes full of frustration and her tone full of regret:

"Boss, up to now, we haven't even repurchased 2% of the shares."

"Fuck! How could this happen?"

Miller's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he had heard an Arabian Nights fairy tale.

Then, a sharp voice echoed in the office, carrying an anger that could not accept reality.

Kelly tried to calm her boss down and tried to keep her tone calm as she analyzed:

"Boss, this is a financial crisis. The economic situation is turbulent and people in the market are panicking."

"Some people are competing for shares at high prices, so it is reasonable for shareholders to sell a large number of shares for their own interests."

After hearing this, Miller's face instantly became extremely ugly, like a patient in the late stage of diabetes.

His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but his throat was choked by endless anger and helplessness.

"Keep raising the price, Fuck! Another 10%!"

Miller gritted his teeth and almost squeezed out these words from between his teeth. His eyes revealed a desperate determination, as if he was ready to fight a life-and-death battle with fate.

In his heart, Disney is everything to him, and he would pay any price to keep it.

But when Miller continued to contact other major shareholders, he suffered a greater blow.

Some major shareholders openly stated that they only care about money and that a 10% price increase is not enough; they must increase the price by at least 20%, otherwise there will be no deal.

That greedy tone made Miller feel extremely chilled.

This was a condition that Miller could not accept in any way, as it would mean that the company would face tremendous financial pressure and might even lead the company into deeper trouble.

Some major shareholders simply didn't even answer the phone and disappeared, as if they were deliberately avoiding Miller's entanglement.

Miller dialed the number again and again, but all he heard was the ruthless busy tone.

This made him feel unprecedented helplessness and despair.

Miller tossed and turned that night and couldn't fall asleep.

He lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling with empty eyes.

The terrible consequences of losing Disney kept emerging in his mind: the company's glorious history would end, and all his years of hard work would be wasted.

These scenes kept flashing before his eyes like a nightmare, filling his heart with fear and unwillingness.

He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palms, leaving bright red marks.

Deep down in his heart, he secretly vowed that he would never lose Disney and must do everything he can to overcome this difficulty.

Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, he will never retreat.

…

“Ring, ring, ring!

At nine o'clock the next morning, Miller, who had just fallen asleep tiredly, was suddenly pulled out of his chaotic dream by the fatal ringing of the phone.

Miller's consciousness was still immersed in the remnants of the dream, his head was dizzy and his eyelids were heavy as if filled with lead.

He picked up the phone, bleary-eyed and a little grumpy.

Before he could speak, the anxious and frightened voice of the female secretary came from the other end of the phone:

"Mr. Miller, Tianyao Group just issued a notice stating that they have acquired a controlling stake in our company." (End of this chapter)