American Gossip King

Chapter 115 From Enemies to Allies (Part 2)

A significant increase in profits translates to an increase in industry valuation, which in turn means easier access to financing—if your company earns ten million, you can borrow one hundred million; with Gaskell, you can even borrow two hundred million.

The biggest business for media companies is Google Ads (GG) – while the price for a single GG ad page is relatively fixed, it is ultimately negotiable, and moreover, GG pages can be continuously added.

Charging a fee for GG is indeed a seemingly reasonable and good method.

Boyle immediately said, "Ankang can pay Carl Media ten million in GG fees every year for a five-year contract, but you can't give them small pages; at least give them something decent."

Ian shook his head: "I don't think I've made that much. I'm very confident in the future expansion of my business!"

Boyle smiled wryly and said, "Didn't you want to acquire CBS? If you can do it, then GG will naturally increase their offer, and fifty million a year won't be a problem. This will also become your bargaining chip in negotiations with CBS."

A GG fee of 50 million per year for five years is no small sum.

But Ian was still not satisfied. He shook his head and said, "GG resources also have a cost. You've contributed too little... You should know that I'm committing a crime right now."

You freaking know you're committing a crime?

Boyle was speechless.

He sighed and asked, "How do you plan to negotiate a partnership with CBS?"

Ian replied, "With my news and the funds at hand."

Boyle wasn't surprised: "A bet?"

Ian smiled: "Yes, there definitely will be."

Boyle immediately said, "Then let's bet against each other. If you can reach an agreement with CBS, Ankang can provide the funds you need to acquire CBS, but not interest-free, only at a low interest rate. 3.8%! We can do a special financing contract, paying only interest for five years, but you need to use CBS shares as collateral, and you must guarantee that these shares will not depreciate, otherwise you will need to provide additional collateral. Ankang Company cannot have any apparent losses, but we can also provide low-cost insurance for your people, which you can deduct from their expenses."

Financial institutions generally do not allow loans to be paid only with interest for a certain number of years; such cases require special handling and are considered a privilege.

Fortunately, Ian Carl has proven his business acumen, and given the evidence against him, he can be exempted from this predicament.

For insurance companies, the most important aspect of this operation is that they avoid overt losses.

GG fees are normal expenses, and at the current low interest rate of 3.8%, there is a slight profit. Low-priced medical insurance also generates profit.

By using a betting agreement, Ankang can rightfully distribute its profits without worrying about procedural issues.

In a sense, Ankang Insurance Company didn't pay much, but Ian definitely made a fortune.

He earned a huge amount of GG fees, profits soared, the company's valuation skyrocketed, the funding needed to acquire CBS was secured, and finally, internal operating costs were reduced.

In return, we'll have to promote Ankang Insurance Company!

This made Ian himself laugh.

A company that deliberately murders for money, and you have to give up for them?

But that's business!

That's what capitalists are like!

How can you make money if you don't sell your conscience?

"Ankang Insurance, your life's protection!!!"

What a wonderful GG word!

Ian thought for a moment and said, "First, the contracts should be signed separately. The Leading News and the Times will each pay eight million a year, and WND will pay two million a year. The price can be increased based on performance."

Ian made this request because he plans to merge WND into CBS in the future, and naturally he can't leave too much profit for CBS; after all, two million is no small sum.

Boyle laughed and said, "That's no problem."

Ian continued, "This deal must be done immediately!"

To ensure there are no backups for the recording, I need to be with you the whole time. So when will the contract be signed?

"Sure!" Boyle answered confidently. "I can draft a preliminary agreement with you right now, and then have them prepay the first year's GG fee. The money will be in your account in an hour, and we can supplement it with a formal agreement later. This is within my authority, and I can handle it directly before they fire me! If the board reneges, it's like giving you ten million for free, and you'll also face the risk of leaking information. We're also betting... betting that your company will grow and that your GG will be worth our investment! If you successfully fulfill the bet, we will continue to acquire large amounts of CBS stock on the market to help you raise the stock price, which can also become your bargaining chip with CBS."

Insurance companies are, in a sense, gambling with human lives!

So it's normal for them to bet on this... and he wasn't wrong, Ian's media business is indeed expanding rapidly, and his GG revenue is not keeping up with the speed of expansion, so in some aspects his GG fees have always been relatively cheap.

Ankang Insurance Company paid him an exorbitant fee for his work. If Ian's media development can maintain this pace, it will break even, ensuring that their exorbitant fee is not a loss!

Ian couldn't resist the temptation.

Moreover, the agreement Ian is going to negotiate with CBS includes raising CBS's stock price. When Ankang Company buys shares to raise the stock price, it can both help Ian fulfill his bet and make money for itself—if handled well, it can make a profit instead of a loss!

Even Ian admired him.

Rich people are awesome!

Brilliant people really know how to have fun!

Through the power of money, enemies can become allies!

Ian nodded: "Could you raise the price of GG to fifteen million?"

Boyle gave a wry smile: "At least you've given me some room to maneuver on the board. For now, my staying in Ankang is only beneficial to you, not harmful."

"That makes sense," Ian said, pursing his lips.

Ian, who possesses hypnotic abilities, was actually persuaded by the other party.

As expected, professional skills can sometimes surpass cheat codes!

The latest novel is first published here!

At three in the morning, the matter was finally settled. Looking at the extra ten million in the account, Ian was satisfied and took Jessica and Helen back to sleep.

On the way back to the room, Helen asked softly, "If he refuses to back down, will you really throw him down?"

Everything before was an act, so Jessica and the others weren't afraid.

But at that moment, Helen asked the crucial question.

After thinking for a moment, Ian replied, "I will not involve you in a murder case under any circumstances; that would be irresponsible of you."

Helen understood.

She was both scared and happy.

Back in his room, Amanda, Barbara, and Clancy were still waiting for him, and they hadn't fallen asleep yet.

Ian hugged the girls tenderly, saying, "Why didn't you rest earlier?"

Amanda clung tightly to Ian: "Mom told me to go home. She knows what happened to me and is very worried."

"You're leaving?" Ian asked, taken aback.

What happened to the promised career development in the entertainment industry?

Amanda kissed Ian tenderly: "I'll come again, but I still have to study, so I can only come during holidays. Anyway, your film company won't be launching for a while, right?"

Ian sighed softly, "Yes, and what about you?"

Barbara and Cressy replied together, "The same goes for us. We'll be there whenever you need us."

Helen Berry and Jessica said, "We'll stay, that's good, now you belong only to the two of us."

Ian sighed.

That's not necessarily true. There's also Lena and Scarlett—Kate is still filming outside, but Scarlett will be back soon.

My kidneys!

But the thought of the girls leaving gave Ian the urge to risk his life to satisfy them.

So Ian put his arm around Amanda and the others and said, "We're not going to sleep tonight."

The girls looked at him excitedly, their eyes gleaming with desire.

(End of this chapter)