Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 673 Net Profit Deficit (Third Update)

""Human Skin Inn 2", the company invested 800 million US dollars, and the North American box office was 1760 million US dollars, ranking 2007th in the 80 North American annual box office list!
It grossed $3610 million worldwide.

The company received a North American box office share of 968 million, and an overseas box office share of 647 million US dollars. Excluding taxes, the company received 1453 million US dollars.

综上所述, 不包括《环太平洋》票房在内，公司2007年共计投资2.04亿美元进行电影制作，同比2006年的7000万美元增长了191.42%。

It won a North American box office of 4.0991 million US dollars, an increase of 2006% compared with 1.12's 265.99 million US dollars!

The overseas box office was US$4.704 million, an increase of 2006% compared with US$9236 million in 406.31!

The global box office was 8.8031 million US dollars, compared with 2006's 2.05 million US dollars, an increase of 329.41%!

The company received a box office share of 1.7122 million U.S. dollars, excluding investment costs of 2.04 million U.S. dollars, and a net profit loss of 3278 million U.S. dollars! "

Chen Hao frowned slightly when he heard this, his investment increased by 191.24%, but he lost money in the end. This is the first time Liangtianchi Pictures has experienced a deficit in revenue and expenditure!

Beside, Benjamin and Kevin Fitch felt a little bit in their hearts when they heard the words. It sounds like the situation of the parent company is very bad. How will the plan for next year be carried out?

Seeing Chen Hao's expression, Smart immediately explained, "Of course this is because the three films with the largest investment in 2007, "Iron Man", "Taken 3" and "Shark Shore" will all be released next year.

It is equivalent to transferring this year's profit to next year, so this year's performance is not very good. "

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words, he also knew it was so, but he felt a little uncomfortable to see the box office deficit for the first time in so many years.

And the box office figures are so good, it's all because of a "Transformers", 3.19 million in North America, 7.09 million worldwide, if these are removed, the figures will probably be ugly.

"Go ahead!" Chen Hao said.

"The company also has income from film distribution. In 2007, the company controlled or participated in the distribution of 12 films, with a total investment of 3900 million US dollars and a share of 5800 million US dollars.

Excluding taxes, the company issued a net profit of US$1710 million last year, an increase of 26.67% year-on-year!

By the way, the company's current distribution capacity has expanded to about 1800, an increase of about 300 compared to last year.

In addition, the company's film library also has copyright income. Through other distribution channels, the film library has brought a total of 5500 million US dollars in revenue to the company, which is 400 million US dollars more than last year.

After deducting taxes, the company's copyright income net profit in 2007 was 4950 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 7.84%! said Smart.

Chen Hao nodded his head when he heard the words. Finally, the distribution and copyright have increased. Although the profit is not too much, it is better than the box office performance.

"In 2007, the company spent a total of 2.43 million US dollars on film investment, production, distribution and copyright, with a revenue of 9.9331 million US dollars and a net profit of 3382 million US dollars!
Let's talk about other expenses, first of all, the company's loans and debts, with loans of 1530 million and debts of 7000 million, plus the company's rent and salary expenses of 300 million, a total of 8830 million US dollars.

Counting all expenses and profits, the company's actual net profit in 2007 was negative US$5448 million! said Smart.

This is also the reason why Smart opposed the acquisition of Marvel at the beginning. The company's finances have always been healthy, and it can even be said to be profitable, but after the burden of Marvel, this year, for the first time, the net profit has been negative. Condition!
This situation is still somewhat dangerous. Although there are still three films that have not been released yet, it is indeed worthy of vigilance.

After Smart glanced at Chen Hao, he continued, "Next is Liang Tianchi Films' 2008 film plan, the company will invest in the production of 4 films next year.

分别是投资1800万的《兽餐2》、3700万的《暮光之城》、1000万占据一半投资的《舞出我人生2》，以及投资8500万的《速度与激情4》！
The four films will have a total investment of up to 4 million US dollars, a drop of 1.5% from last year's 2.04 million.

In addition, in 2008, the company also needs to repay bank loans of 1530 million US dollars, Marvel debt of 6000 million US dollars, and other costs of 300 million US dollars.

In other words, the company's current known spending in 2008 will reach $2.283 million! "

Chen Hao scratched his head when he heard the words. The company lost money in 2007, and next year it will invest another 2.28 million US dollars. This is not a small amount, even for Hollywood giants, it is not a small burden.

Benjamin and Kevin Feige also looked at each other in blank dismay, especially Kevin Feige. He knew that Tianchi had a net profit of 8000 million last year, but it lost money this year. Obviously it was all Marvel's fault!

Kevin Fitch couldn't help but mutter in his heart, Chen Hao won't sell Marvel again, right?

"Is the company's money enough?" Chen Hao asked with a frown.

"If there is only the 2.283 million I just calculated, then the company can barely handle it. After all, there are some balances in the previous two years, and the money is not taken out at one time.

In addition, "Pacific Rim" has already been released, and "Taken 3" will also hit theaters in early January. If there is any money back, it will be enough to cover the past, but if there is too much money, there will be no money! said Smart.

The meaning is obvious, if Marvel and Future 3D still need money, I'm sorry, it's gone!

Chen Hao breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that, as long as there is no shortage of money, Marvel and Future 3D will not have much investment, and he can handle it by himself.

"Benjamin, let's talk about the future 3D!" Chen Hao said directly.

Hearing this, Benjamin said, "The company's movie 3D projection system has been successfully developed, and after Duo Lun's test, it fully meets the conditions for use in theaters. The problem now is how to produce it.

What's more, in addition to constantly improving the 3D projection system, the company is still developing giant screen technology, which requires research and development funds! "

Chen Hao said directly, "Contact the manufacturer for the 3D projection system directly, and add the giant screen technology research and development, how much will it cost in total?"

"The research and development technology of the giant screen needs 300 million U.S. dollars, and the production of the 3D projection system temporarily needs 1000 million U.S. dollars. If there are more orders, we can add more." Benjamin said.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words, "Okay, I will give the 1300 million. I will contact the merchants for the 3D projection system in China. The sales should not be a big problem. Of course, the premise is that it is not too expensive!"

Benjamin heard the words, "I will try to keep the cost down as much as possible, or produce several sets of projection systems with different prices."

Chen Hao nodded after hearing this, "Okay, Kevin, let's talk about Marvel!"

Kevin Fitch glanced at Smart, and then said, "Marvel Entertainment's revenue basically comes from copyright revenue, and the biggest revenue this year comes from "Fantastic Four 2" and "Ghost Rider".

The share of the two films plus other copyright income, Marvel's total annual revenue is 1800 million US dollars. I don't know if it is affected by the Marvel superhero movie universe, which has increased by 400 million US dollars compared to last year!
After deducting expenses such as taxes and wages, Marvel's 2007 net profit was 1350 million US dollars! "

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words. This money just filled the pit of the future 3D, and he didn't have to pay for it for the time being!

(End of this chapter)