At 9 pm that day, Zhuke and his party had turned back to the hotel.
"Boss, why don't you wait for the celebration Asked Alexander, smiling.
"Come on."
Zucker waved his hand: "I don't know the people at the celebration. Besides, there are two idiots, Danone West and George Smith. I don't like to stay there. It's meaningless."
Alexander nodded.
My family knows what they mean. Alexander has been following Zhuke for several years. He is very clear about Zhuke's principles.
Generally speaking, since 2000, Zhuke has rarely participated in social activities;
Secondly, the celebration of Netflix seems huge, but in fact, the guests invited are of average grade, and none of them can be compared with Zhuke.
The ancients said: dragon does not live with snake!
Zhuke has nothing to talk with those people. What's the point of staying at the celebration?!
Ding Ding Ding~
Just then Alexander's phone rang.
Hearing his phone ring, Alexander subconsciously hung up and said, "boss, I'm sorry."
This work consciousness... Absolutely!
Zhuke glanced at him and said with a smile, "answer the phone when it comes. It's not meeting time."
"Thank you, boss."
Alexander's attitude at the moment can be described as extremely sincere.
What's the reason for Zhu Ke's dissatisfaction with his subordinates who understand the rules and know how to advance and retreat?
After a while
The call is over.
Zucker squinted and frowned. "You mean Reid Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix, is coming to visit me later?"
"Yes."
Alexander nodded: "but I didn't promise him. After all, I didn't get your confirmation."
Hearing this, Zhuke was more satisfied, and immediately said with a smile, "OK, you can call him now and ask him to come over."
"Yes, boss."
Just as Alexander was about to turn and leave, Zucker called him off again, and added a few extra words.
Extra advice
These words, but let Alexander stare big eyeball!
Alexander looked at Zhuke strangely and hesitated, "boss, do you really want to do this?"
"Of course."
Zucker shrugged his shoulders.
"Boss, are there some, some, some of these methods..." Alexander stopped.
"Do you want to say that my means are a little too dirty?"
Zucker squinted.
Alexander smiles to hide his embarrassment.
Soon.
When the time came around 10 o'clock in the evening, Reid Hastings, founder and CEO of Nafi, came to the downstairs of the hotel where Zucker stayed.
Soon, under Alexander's guidance, he entered the hotel suite where Zucker was.
"It's a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Wald, after a few hours of absence!"
Reid Hastings faces Zucker. It's a compliment. Zucker was also enthusiastic and poured a whisky for him.
The atmosphere of their conversation is a harmonious one.
"Mr. Wald, I'll be straight. I'd like to ask you, do you still have the idea of joining Nafi? "
At this moment, Hastings' expression was very solemn.
Zucker sat upright and blurted out, "of course, I've always been optimistic about Nafi's future."
Hearing the speech, Hastings said solemnly: "good! Mr. Wald is a quick talker, so I'll just say it. I'm the founder and CEO of Netflix, but at present, I only have 15% equity in Netflix. Even with the shares of the management, the equity support rate I can obtain is only 24%, which is far lower than that of other shareholders. "
"In other words, my right to speak is seriously restricted by the major shareholders!"
The voice fell.
"So you're going to pull me in to check and balance the shareholders of Barclays, Blackstone and Blackstone?"
"That's right!"
Hastings admitted: "Netflix has more than 70 shareholders, big and small. Among them, big companies such as Barclays Bank, Blackstone Group and Blackstone Group account for more than 45% of the shares and voting rate, which seriously affects the company's decision-making and normal operation. Therefore, I sincerely invite you to join us."
"How many shares can I get?"
Zhuke smiles.
â4%ï¼â
Hastings said.
As soon as the words came out, Zhuke quickly stopped and said, "man, a mere 4% of Netflix's shares are not enough for me to go to big companies like Barclays Bank, Blackstone Group and Blackstone Group. Do you think I'm a fool? "
Hastings tried to defend, but Zucker remained unmoved.
Yes!
Zhuke very much hopes to be able to take a stake in Netflix, but Zhuke dislikes being able to get too few shares.
Netflix's current valuation is worth more than 180 million US dollars. Among all the American enterprises, it can only be regarded as a good company. Compared with the powerful enterprises, there are too many. But look at the composition of the company's shares, it can definitely scare a large number of people.
It is the second largest bank in the UK after HSBC;
BlackRock group is one of the largest listed investment management groups in the world;
Blackstone Group is one of the most valuable private equity funds in the world;
The American growth foundation is one of the top ten semi public and semi official organizations in the United States;
.......
And so on, these companies, no matter which one is brought out alone, are super strong and can frighten a large number of people.
The existence of a large number of shareholders, the real interpretation of the temple demon wind!
This pool of muddy water, Zhuke doesn't mind stepping in.
I don't mind being a shithole.
Others are afraid of these giant companies, but Zucker is not afraid. Even in some business areas, he still has competition with these companies. Therefore, Zucker is not afraid to offend them. In particular, the two companies, the Bank of Buckley and BlackRock group, have long had conflicts of interest with them!
But
Only 4% of Netflix shares, still can't let Zhuke face these giant companies!
Zhu Ke said in a deep voice: "reed, your sincerity is too low. I'd like to be a shareholder of Nafi, but I'm not that cheap! "
Hastings nodded solemnly and said, "I understand. But I hope you can understand that this is only round C financing, and there will be more opportunities for share expansion and financing in the future. At that time, I believe that according to your wealth and vision, you will be able to obtain more shares. "
Zhuke looked directly at each other and suddenly said with a smile, "are you painting me a pizza?"
"Of course not. I believe in your strength, Mr. Wald!"
Hastings said with a firm face.
Well, the conversation didn't come to an agreement in the end. It was a bad break up.
......
Hastings left.
Alexander walked into the hotel suite of Zucker again.
"Well, have you taken all the pictures?" Asked Zucker.
"Of course!"
Alexander said with a smile: "boss, you have to believe in the strength of the California entertainment journalists. When it comes to the ability of camera capture and capture, they are no inferior to the famous Hollywood directors."
Smell speech, Zhu Ke nodded to smile.
Before Hastings arrived at the hotel, Zhuke told Alexander to arrange for several paparazzi reporters to record Hastings' secret meeting with Zhuke, with photos as evidence.
Alexander said strangely, "boss, when Hastings meets you, he's been in blood for eight years. He can't run away."
"Fart!"
"It will cause a lot of trouble to Hastings after it is exposed, but in the long run, if I join Nafi, it will definitely bring great benefits to Nafi," Chuck said with a laugh
Zucker, who owns the Hollywood Wald film industry, is sure to let Nafei take off further.
The next morning.
California entertainment is on the move!
Reid Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix, gained a lot of exposure at one stroke, but he was also questioned by the board of directors.
Reed Hastings, with an ugly face, gritted his teeth and said, "Chuck Wald! You really have to do everything. You have dirty means
The second watch is on.