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Chapter 109 Oslav Studios

In a small banquet hall, a special auction is going on here.

The subject of the auction is the shares of Oslav Studios!
Oslav Studios was established in 1934. It is a mid-range production company with assets of more than 800 million at its peak. Having encountered Waterloo one after another, he was already insolvent. After his boss went bankrupt, he mortgaged it to the Central Bank of California.

Today, Peyton has acquired 140% of the shares in this production company at a price of US$70 million, and the remaining 30% is still held by the Central Bank of California.

Obviously, California Central Bank is also investing in Payton, selling the production company at a low price, and holding a certain share. They are optimistic about the development of the production company in the hands of Payton.

And Payton is also willing to do it. The most indispensable thing for film investment is capital. It is not a bad thing to rely on a bank with strong capital and abundant resources in the California area.

In Peyton's view, this is the angel wheel!

This company has a complete overall structure, a medium scale, and complete internal organs. Excluding debts, the entire value will not be less than 400 million, and even with the film industry being so hot, it will increase a lot.

Central Bank of California sold 140% of the price to Payton for 70, and there is no doubt that it was originally an investment.

Next, what Payton will make in this auction is the A round of investment.

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At this time, dozens of investors from all over the Federation were a little restless,
Although after receiving Payton's invitation letter and knowing the form of investment, they had a mental plan.

But this behavior of contributing money, effort, and competing with each other still makes them a little uncomfortable.

Strictly speaking, they all belong to the partners that Peyton carefully selected and selected from many regions after screening.

For leeks, Payton's requirements are still very high.

Without enough capital, why should Payton, a billionaire, accompany you to play the game of cutting leeks?

To some extent, Payton did recruit them at the request of partners.

Although Payton is playing the empty-handed business, he is confident that the investment risk of his production company is low enough. Even if the investor bears all the risks, the chances of making money are still extremely high.

Shouldn't the requirements be high for a business that can bring you money?
Cloverford was among them that day, and they are also the few partners in the Washington area who fit Payton's choice.

There is also a very special investor in Washington, DC-Katherine Graham, the former owner of the Washington Post.

After cashing out, the other party invested in a large number of real estate properties, including several movie theaters. Perhaps this is the reason why the other party wanted to invest.

Based on the friendly cooperation last time, Payton sent her an invitation letter.

And the other party has just received a large amount of cash from Peyton, so he is indeed a suitable partner.

The rest of the investors present are divided into different groups, and some small groups always maintain a shared attitude towards other teams in terms of resources and information.

But they can't be regarded as the same group, after all, they know that they are competitors.

Bidding?

Obviously, Payton will not give them such a chance.

Of course, what really made them feel uneasy was Payton's previous valuation of Oslav Studios-2000 million.

And Payton claims that California Central Bank has acquired 30% of the shares at this valuation.

The tricks in it can be understood by anyone with energy in California and surrounding areas.

But no one at the scene broke the lie, or those who were willing to break the lie rejected the invitation to come this time.

Since they came, it means that, on a psychological level, they have accepted the price.

Spend a few million and buy an opportunity.

As long as Peyton keeps putting out a "Life is Beautiful" they can make it back!
As for whether Payton can do it?
Being here, in a way, has expressed their inclinations.

Payton walked to the podium: "Everyone is here for my company. Of course, it may become our company next."

"I am not against this matter. I know that every successful person needs help from some people."

"For example, Mr. Joe from Paramount, who helped me a lot in movies."

Under the stage, an old man with a cane smiled and raised his hand to signal, Joe, he is also one of the investors this time.

Peyton specially sent him an invitation, and the existence of Padmon can solve many troubles for a new production company.

"I am a person who is good at sharing, and I have always believed that sharing is the essence of success."

"If I succeed, you are the ones who help me, and vice versa, if you succeed, I am the one who helps you."

When he said this, he established the tone of this small meeting, and then he talked about some core content.

"In my eyes, my company must be the best in the world. However, I am also very clear that this is not objective enough. We must respect the market's choice."

"Not long ago, California Central Bank took 2000% of my shares at a valuation of 30 million. I think this is a relatively reasonable price. What do you think?"

The place was silent.

People in the know know this already, and they don't care about the tricks.

Also, didn't the California Central Bank invest in Payton?

A company worth about 500 million, Payton only won it at a very low price.

What they pay is just a little more, a high-quality asset, and there is never a lack of investors.

Just being here speaks volumes about their attitude.

And a very small number of uninformed people, such as some mining owners in the west, looked at the silence of the crowd, and also had a thought in their hearts that "this is roughly the truth".

They don't know much about Payton's company. They only know that the economy has developed in the past two years, and their spare money is increasing. If they stay in the bank, it will only depreciate continuously. They must find more ways to spend it and make reasonable investment.

The partner of the famous "billionaire" of the Federation invested in the hot film industry, so this is a very good opportunity.

Payton may not have expected that his appeal in the Federation is far greater than he imagined.

Many people invest just for his name!

For such people, Payton can only say that the more the better.

Everyone was silent, which surprised Payton to be honest. He thought these people would start to suppress his valuation.

Payton even thought about it and said that he will make price concessions later, but he will cut up the business and allocate more project investment, so that they still have to give him a lot of money.

It's just that they chose to default, which somehow made Peyton feel that these people are a bit cute.

Peyton nodded, and patted the armrest of the sofa. This matter was basically finalized, and the rest was the see-saw of quantity and payment method.

"40% of the shares, divided into eight shares, each with 5% of the shares, 100 million."

"Also, I only accept cash, bottom line!"

"Finally, for the sake of the dignity of all of us, we will adopt a secret auction method, and each investor can write down their own conditions on the basis of 100 million."

"After comprehensive evaluation, we will select the final eight collaborators."

This time, someone finally interrupted Peyton. The speaker was an old man with gold teeth and rough skin.

"Mr. Chris, must it be eight collaborators?"

"A 5% stake isn't much."

Payton smiled slightly: "Of course not, everything depends on whether the price can impress me."

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"The first collaborator, Mr. Alberto Papa from Texas, $125 million."

"Second collaborator, Ms. Katherine Graham of Washington, D.C., $119 million."

"The third collaborator, Mr. Clover from Washington DC, 131 million"

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Soon eight collaborators were elected, six to be precise.

Alberto Papa, a mine owner from Texas, successively acquired 263% of the shares for US$10 million.

And Mr. Clover, a real estate businessman, also bought 254% of the shares for US$10 million.

Payton stepped onto the podium: "Gentlemen and ladies, this investment ceremony is over."

"We expect to launch new films in the second half of the year, and we may make the next round of investment at that time, and welcome everyone to join us at that time."

After a while, the conference hall was over, leaving only the investors of the first round.

Peyton smiled and looked at them: "Sir and ladies, from today onwards, we are a group."

"Next, please allow me to introduce to you the company's next project - "The Sound of Music""

"This movie tells the story of the nun Maria who came to Colonel Trapp's house as a tutor, and quickly became one with the colonel's seven children. The colonel also gradually changed his attitude towards the children under Maria's guidance, and had a relationship with Maria. Feeling..."

Peyton quickly and briefly talked about the movie with everyone.

"The Sound of Music", this is a very long-lasting work, filmed in the mid-60s, with a very low cost, it broke out a huge box office, and it has always enjoyed a good reputation in later generations.

This movie directly saved Fox, which was almost bankrupt because of "Cleopatra".

The company's first work, Peyton naturally does not allow failure, combined with the background of the times, this is the most suitable work.

"The cost of this work is estimated to be 800 million. I want 60% of the investment, and the remaining 40%, you share..."

Hearing Payton made a heavy bet, Alberto Papa's eyes lit up quickly: "I want 20%."

Clover was a little dissatisfied: "You want too much, and you will go halfway by yourself."

Joe tapped the crutch in his hand: "I represent Padmon, and I want 10%."

Peyton raised his head immediately after hearing the words: "Okay, Padmon can provide us with a series of help, and the 10% is set."

"There are still 30%, there are five of you left, each with [-]%. Of course, if you don't want to vote, you can transfer your share."

"Okay, don't argue, this is the beginning of our cooperation."

"When the project is successful, we will have more options for the next round."

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(End of this chapter)