"Your competitors are still those old faces." Song Ya poured him a glass of spirits.
"Yes, yes, it is almost impossible for Robert Iger to become chairman of the board of directors, but the call for him to take over as CEO is the loudest. The abc system is his strong backing. Jobs has already hinted that he will support him with actions, so he will control Disney's management. After the rights, Pixar Animation is likely to reach a certain degree of compromise with us to solve Disney's biggest hidden danger that year. Shareholders are definitely happy to see it."
Linton took the wine glass but couldn’t think of drinking it at all. “George Mitchell is a politician and doesn’t understand business at all. One of his biggest advantages when he takes over as chairman is that he is almost 72 years old and has no energy. Without the power to insert his hands into the specific management of Disney's various departments, it is difficult to guarantee that Eisner does not intend to launch George Mitchell as a shield for two years, and after this round of crisis, he will drive George Mitchell away and retake it. Daquan. It’s not that he’s never done this before. For example, after driving away Katzenberg, he finds his former friend Ovitz, and then ruthlessly drives him away after the heart surgery is successful."
"Is it impossible for Roy Disney to come back?" Song Ya asked.
"It is also possible, but Roy's return means that Eisner has completely lost his fighting spirit and intends to bow his head to the enemy to pave the way for retirement."
Linton replied: "Put yourself in the situation, Eisner's optimal solution is to let George Mitchell take over as chairman."
"Plus the Weinstein brothers also support George Mitchell." Song Ya calmly reminded: "This means that George Mitchell is not completely influential in Disney's management affairs."
"right!"
Linton became more elated, "But my opinion is different from yours aplus. This! This is George Mitchell's biggest failure so far! The public support of the Harvey brothers will make Eisner feel the true strength of George Mitchell. There is doubt, and Eisner hates Harvey very much, especially after Harvey publicly talked about the rebellion. Miramax and Dimen Films of the Harvey brothers are only small roles within the company..."
The two discussed and discussed, and in the end they agreed that the odds of winning are great. Linton is behind his record and a+ entertainment department, plus the Disney copyright company he directly manages, Bowei Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Brookhaven. Live-action movie gangs such as Mo Movie Studio should not be insulted.
The two of them then made up their minds to call Eisner and ask for an overnight visit, but the answer over there was that Eisner had already taken medicine and fell asleep, and they would go directly to the meeting of shareholders tomorrow.
Whether Robert Iger, George Mitchell or Roy Disney, at this time can no longer persuade, then...there is only waiting.
"Everyone! Please be seated as soon as possible, thank you..."
On March 3, 2004, Eisner, wearing a light-colored suit and a big back, sat in the center of the rostrum and silently scanned the venue.
Representatives of Disney shareholders are already taking their seats. The big bosses will not come to such occasions in person. They send agents and small shareholders who are good deeds, so most of what he sees are fresh faces.
He is in a very good state today. He is not strong. He really feels that his spirit and body are at the peak of recent years. For a king who has experienced many battles, the greater the pressure, the stronger his fighting spirit.
"Please don't bring irrelevant items..."
"No! No no!"
At this time, there was a little commotion in the venue, and the staff wanted to take away a placard made of cardboard in the hands of a middle-aged white shareholder representative wearing a jacket and blue collar.
The middle-aged white man clung to him and did not let go. Under the scramble, the back of the placard was lifted, ‘Michael Fuck! The words came into Eisner's eyes very clearly.
"Go away, Michael! Michael! Go away!"
The placard was eventually snatched by the staff. The middle-aged white man raised his fist and shouted slogans. It should have been premeditated. Soon some representatives gathered around him, becoming more and more orderly and louder and louder.
"no, I'm fine……"
Pediatrics! Eisner turned on the microphone to prevent the staff from driving the rioters out of the venue, "Let them stay and keep quiet." Then he calmly looked at the middle-aged white man and said, "There will be a chance for you to speak. Yes, I promise, but please submit an application to the staff in accordance with the articles of association of the general meeting of shareholders. Thank you."
Dong Zuo's grand attitude would be too much to make trouble. The group of people got together and sat down and finally disappeared.
At this time, someone handed over a document, and Eisner took it in his hand and glanced at it casually. The data showed that the total shareholding of all shareholder representatives participating in the meeting today was as high as 52% of Disney’s total share capital, which is an amazing proportion. , It also means that almost everyone wants to see changes today.
"Ahem! Ladies and gentlemen..."
I don't know how many times the shareholders' meeting has been held. As soon as the time came, Eisner cleared his throat with ease. Yesterday, he cut off all external connections after seeing the manager of the California Civil Service Retirement Fund jump out to speak publicly. He knew that the possibility of a dramatic reversal of fantasy by means of passion speech and the like no longer exists.
He shut himself in the room, licked his wounds alone, concentrated on his thoughts, and took a good rest all night. In any case, stay decent today, and then...
In fact, what's the big deal of being passed a vote of no confidence? After all, the general meeting of shareholders cannot replace the board of directors, and mastering the board of directors is not the same as truly mastering the right to operate the company. He knows all the ways of playing by senior managers.
No matter how difficult the situation is, there is always a way.
"I am very pleased to see that last year the company's total financial income was 270 billion dollars, and the net profit was 126.7 billion..."
He first reported the good news, "Our film business and espn sports station continue to provide record growth... Our record distribution business is the best performer of all similar companies."
"Our debt scale is also very healthy, and there is reason to believe that it will be reflected in the stock price soon..."
The big guys in the venue and watching live broadcasts all over the meter quietly listened to his various hints that Disney’s market value is more than the current price. As for the focus of power too concentrated on his own body, he didn’t mention a word, and he couldn’t help it. carry.
But after all, what we have to face is that after a boring agenda one after another, the voting for his re-election as chairman and ceo will begin.
"Mr. Chairman, before your re-election vote, I want to recall with you the late Mr. Frank Wells. When you and Frank came to Disney in 1984, I remember the media called you "Captain Fire", because the market value of Disney was less than $2 billion at the time, and you did. Now Disney has a market value of tens of billions and is a great integrated media company... I represent all shareholders to you, and the deceased Frank Wells pays his respects."
An old white male representative came up and flattered and drove the audience to applaud.