Facing Box Office of «The Matrix 2» first week slight increase, taunting of media brings wave of taking pleasure in others'misfortunes to Firefly merely, actually cannot have any substantive negative impact on Firefly, even, this media discussed that also from certain strange angles the sales work of enterprise bond promotes Firefly soon to distribute next month. 面对《黑客帝国2》首周高企的票房,媒体的冷嘲热讽仅仅只是带起一波对萤火虫的幸灾乐祸,却并不能对萤火虫产生任何实质性的负面影响,甚至,这场媒体议论还从某些奇怪的角度促进了萤火虫下个月即将发行的企业债券的销售工作。 The management of company continuously during the control of Eric, will not have problems. Eric hopes actually these young shareholders of group can express some opinions, the best anger to sell the stock in hand, what a pity this situation has not occurred. 公司的管理层一直都在艾瑞克的掌控之中,也不会出什么问题。艾瑞克倒是希望集团的那些小股东能够发表一些意见,最好一怒卖出手中的股票,可惜这种情况并没有发生。 Therefore, Eric in fact did not care media to various views of «The Matrix 2» Box Office as well as following to Firefly Group looks to fade. 因此,艾瑞克实际上一点也不关心媒体对《黑客帝国2》票房的各种看法以及随之而来的对萤火虫集团的看衰。 However, arrives in Huanghou Town, just settled, Eric received one to let he furious news. 不过,到达新西兰皇后镇,刚刚安顿下来,艾瑞克就接到了一个让他大为光火的消息。 Steve Kyes abandons the tacit understanding that all parties have formed completely, the conflict that the management and Firefly will invest this first major stockholder held on the media. 史蒂夫・凯斯完全抛开了各方形成的默契,将管理层与萤火虫投资这个第一大股东的争端捅到了媒体上。 The time that the matter has is the North America east coast on Tuesday in the morning, Steve Kyes accepted the CNN interview, Eric arrived in Huanghou Town, the New Zealand local area time was Wednesday morning, but, the time zone of North America east coast was backward than for 16 hours New Zealand, when Eric received the news, that side or Tuesday in the afternoon, the New York stock market just ended a day of transaction. 事情发生的时间是北美东海岸周二上午,史蒂夫・凯斯接受了CNN的专访,艾瑞克到达皇后镇,新西兰本地时间是周三早上,不过,北美东海岸的时区比新西兰落后了16个小时,艾瑞克接到消息时,那边还是周二下午,纽约证券交易所刚刚结束一天的交易。 In the personal resort of Huanghou Town suburb, Eric makes the telephone call that Chris makes personally, is responsible for producer Tim Saund Sidong of «The Lord of the Rings» project for the Firefly resident New Zealand: „Tim, you goes back to work as usual, today I am not possibly able to go to the square, waits for me to meet after the wedding being self-sufficient Peter to telephone.” 皇后镇郊外的一处私人度假村里,艾瑞克挂掉克里斯亲自打来的电话,对萤火虫常驻新西兰负责《魔戒》项目的制片人蒂姆・桑德斯道:“蒂姆,你回去照常工作吧,今天我可能无法去片场了,等下我会亲自给彼得打个电话。” New Zealand is in one year the coldest month, but slightly has not actually affected shoots of «The Lord of the Rings» dramatic team. 新西兰正处在一年中最冷的月份,不过却丝毫没有影响到《魔戒》剧组的拍摄。 The entire dramatic team several hundred people of daily basic expenses achieve several hundred thousand USD, therefore, before Eric comes, has urged Peter specially Jackson, does not need to change the shoots program for own arrival. At this time, Peter Jackson is bringing the dramatic team in the Lake Wanaka nearby shoots outdoor scene about 40 km north of Huanghou Town. 整个剧组数百人每天的基本开销就达到几十万美元,因此,艾瑞克来之前特意叮嘱过彼得・杰克逊,不需要为自己的到来改变拍摄日程。此时,彼得・杰克逊正带着剧组在皇后镇以北40多公里的瓦纳卡湖附近拍摄外景。 Tim Saunders just by Eric, heard anything approximately, the nod said: „I first left, Eric, has any matter, can call me at any time.” 蒂姆・桑德斯刚刚就在艾瑞克旁边,也大致听到了些什么,点头道:“那我就先离开了,艾瑞克,有什么事情,可以随时打电话给我。” Packs off Tim Saunders, Eric returns to behind in the living room in weekend cottage, Carolyn stands by fax machine of living room corner is telephoning, Meyer holds a notebook to walk, demonstrates in front of Eric. 送走蒂姆・桑德斯,艾瑞克回到身后度假别墅的客厅里,卡洛琳站在客厅角落的传真机旁正打着电话,梅耶尔捧着一个笔记本走过来,展示到艾瑞克面前。 On the notebook screen is broadcasting CNN to Steve Kyes's interview video. 笔记本屏幕上正在播放CNN对史蒂夫・凯斯的访谈视频。 „My very grateful these years the Firefly system in various aspects to the support that AOL spares no effort, but, this cannot become reason that makes us give up insisting own enterprise development idea. The enterprise should have own culture and soul, if no these, then it is doomed is only the puppet of capital, all facts showed that such enterprise is doomed unable to grow strong. In recent years, because we have the clear plan mentality to this company, AOL can develop the present entire US user close 15 million Internet enterprise giant from initially the small company of 100,000 user,” in picture, Steve Kyes seriously spoke with confidence: „Therefore, if the shareholder insisted that makes us give up own enterprise operation concept, we do not need to continue to insist in this company.” “我很感激这些年来萤火虫体系在各方面对美国在线不遗余力的支持,不过,这并不能成为让我们放弃坚持自身企业发展理念的缘由。企业应该是有自己的文化和灵魂的,如果没有这些,那它注定只是资本的傀儡,所有事实都证明,这样的企业注定无法发展壮大。这些年来,正是因为我们对这家公司有着清晰的规划思路,美国在线才得以从当初只有不到10万用户的小公司发展到现在全美用户接近1500万的互联网企业巨头,”画面中,史蒂夫・凯斯表情严肃地侃侃而谈:“所以,如果股东坚持让我们放弃自身的企业经营理念,那我们也就没有必要继续在这家公司坚持下去。” In the telecast hall, that leads the director of black frame eyeglasses to deeply feel the approval to nod, said: „, Steve, you said ‚we’, refers to these people?” 演播厅里,那位带着黑框眼镜的主持人深感赞同地点点头,又道:“那么,史蒂夫,你说的‘我们’,都是指那些人？” „I, Chairman Robert Pittman, the company operates, the marketing, finance and other department of 12 managers. If not then able to reach the consistent intention with the shareholders, we will choose resign.” “我自己,总裁罗伯特・皮特曼,还有公司运营、营销、财务等部门的12名主管。如果接下来无法与股东们达成一致意向,那么,我们将选择集体辞职。” Manages on the face to show surprised expression, the body slightly leans forward, asked: „Steve, as far as I know, you also similarly are the AOL shareholder. I think that you definitely know, if company management resign, definitely will have the inestimable impact on the stock price, this will infringe your benefit similarly, have you considered this result?” 主持人脸上露出惊讶的表情,身体微微前倾,问道:“史蒂夫,据我所知,你个人也同样是美国在线的股东。我想,你肯定知道如果公司管理层集体辞职,肯定会对公司股价造成不可估量的冲击,这同样会损害到你个人的利益,你考虑过这种结果吗？” „Yes,” Steve Sidong: „But, compared with the wealth, I am willing to insist own ideal.” “是的,”史蒂夫・凯斯道:“不过,与财富相比,我更愿意坚持自己的理想。” On the screen, the director shows the smile of appreciation, nods, then said: „, Then, lets us through a video, understands AOL these year of legendary rising courses.” 屏幕上,主持人露出赞赏的微笑,点点头,然后道:“那么,接下来,让我们通过一段视频,来了解一下美国在线这些年传奇般的崛起历程。” Eric stands is in-situ, knit the brows is looking slightly front Meyer silent holds the notebook screen in hand, he just admitted the cell phone in windproof coat pocket to make a sound once more. 艾瑞克立在原地,正微微皱眉地看着面前梅耶尔无声地捧在手中的笔记本电脑屏幕,他刚刚放进风衣口袋里的手机再次响了起来。 Hints Meyer notebook to take away, the Eric connection cell phone, is actually Morgan Stanley Chairman John phone call that Mark makes. 示意梅耶尔可以把笔记本电脑拿走,艾瑞克接通手机,却是摩根士丹利总裁约翰・马克打来的电话。 Morgan Stanley is having the business volume huge stock investment department similarly, they are also one of the AOL major stockholders, in the hand is grasping the AOL probably 2% stocks. 摩根士丹利同样拥有着业务规模庞大的股票投资部门,他们也是美国在线的大股东之一,手中掌握着美国在线大概2%的股票。 A while ago, persuade by Chris, Morgan Stanley agreed that stood in the process of shareholders'meeting voting here the Firefly investment. However, facing Steve foray that Kyes nearly has no consideration for face, that side Morgan Stanley is unable to maintain the calm stance obviously. 前段时间,在克里斯的游说下,摩根士丹利已经同意在股东大会投票的过程中站在萤火虫投资这边。不过,面对史蒂夫・凯斯近乎撕破脸的突然袭击,摩根士丹利那边明显无法保持淡定姿态。 Eric and John Mark was chatting, Carolyn just reorganized the good document to hand over one, this was that side United States Tuesday AOL stock price trend chart. 艾瑞克与约翰・马克聊着,卡洛琳将一份刚刚整理好的文件递了过来,这是美国那边周二的美国在线股价走势图。 Achieves the key man who AOL today as the AOL founder as well as one market value exceeds 40 billion USD scales, Steve Kyes has formidable influence regarding AOL, this influence has covered similarly also large quantities of AOL shareholders, let alone, declared must with Steve the entire AOL management of Kyes altogether onset and retreat. 作为美国在线的创始人以及一手将美国在线做到今天市值超过400亿美元规模的关键人物,史蒂夫・凯斯对于美国在线有着非常强大的影响力,这种影响力同样也笼罩了大批美国在线的股东,更何况,还有宣称要与史蒂夫・凯斯共进退的整个美国在线管理层。 Therefore, CNN broadcast that after Steve Kyes's interview, NASDAQ market directly to Steve the risk that Kyes as well as AOL management collectively will possibly resign has made the fierce reaction. 因此,CNN播出对史蒂夫・凯斯的访谈之后,纳斯达克市场直接对史蒂夫・凯斯以及美国在线管理层可能会集体辞职的风险作出了激烈反应。 The entire trading day, the AOL stock price fell 6.5% largely, when the 4 1.5 billion USD of market value from opening price fell 3 8.9 billion USD, six hours of trading hours, the market value evaporated 2.7 billion USD. 整个交易日,美国在线的股价大幅下跌了6.5%,市值从开盘时的415亿美元滑落到了389亿美元,六个小时的交易时间,市值蒸发了27亿美元。 Even, the media forecast is expected to break through 2000 points NASDAQ indices also this week to be implicated, the entire bulk lots entire day dropped 1935 points from 1973, many hi-tech stock of crest of wave vigor also has followed falling of AOL stock price these days, presented lowering of varying degrees. 甚至,原本媒体预测有望在本周突破2000点的纳斯达克指数也受到牵累,整个大盘全天从1973点下降到了1935点,多支这段时间一直风头正劲的科技股也伴随着美国在线股价的下跌,出现了不同程度的下挫。 Eric hear of opposite John in the Mark expression the slightly anxious probe words, said: „Perhaps John, Morgan Stanley lost 5000 ten thousand USD, but defers to the ownership percentage, Firefly is equal to losing 1 billion USD today, you thought that I will be aloof?” 艾瑞克听对面约翰・马克语气中略显焦虑的试探话语,道:“约翰,摩根士丹利或许损失了5000多万美元,但按照持股比例,萤火虫今天等于损失了十亿美元,你觉得我会无动于衷吗？” The AOL stock share grand total that the Firefly system has is 35.7%, this means that Steve Kyes this movement, has incurred the book loss of close 1 billion USD to Firefly directly. 萤火虫体系持有的美国在线股票份额总计为35.7%,这就意味着,史蒂夫・凯斯这一番动作,直接给萤火虫带来了接近10亿美元的账面损失。 Even if many people are clear, the AOL actual value is unworthy radically these many, but a day of time counted by the 100 million account wealth loses, lets some people anxiety. These take the stock investment as the Wall Street fund of main business service, in a short time faces the losses of million surely idea, responded that is much more intense than the investor who Eric this type regards as important the long-term development. 即使很多人都清楚,美国在线的实际价值根本不值这么多,但一天时间数以亿计的账面财富损失,还是让人有些肉疼。那些以股票投资为主营业务的华尔街基金,短时间内面对数以百万千万计的损失,反应更是比艾瑞克这种更加看重长远发展的投资人要激烈得多。 Is bearing the temper and John Mark chatted a while, just made the telephone call of opposite party, the cell phone bell almost does not have the intermittence once more to make a sound, the person background of this telephoning is bigger, the Wall Street property scale surpasses 200 billion USD founder John of cutting edge fund Bogle, although the opposite party the manner is tactful, explicitly hoped that very much Eric can change idea originally, subsides this matter as soon as possible, end John Bogle also expressed one to the NASDAQ index is possible worry that therefore the shake collapses. 耐着性子与约翰・马克聊了一会儿,刚刚挂掉对方的电话,手机铃几乎没有间歇地就再次响了起来,这次打电话的人来头更大,华尔街资产规模超过2000亿美元的先锋基金的创始人约翰・博格尔,对方虽然态度委婉,却很明确地表示希望艾瑞克能够改变原本的想法,尽快平息这件事,末了约翰・博格尔还表示了一番对纳斯达克指数可能因此震荡崩溃的担忧。 Eric naturally also has this type to worry, therefore in heart to Steve the sense of Kyes this side act is worse. 艾瑞克自然也有着这种担忧,因此心中对史蒂夫・凯斯这方行径的感官就更加恶劣。 Actually because of the stock book loss of today's this billion USD, but is the opposite party for the behavior that to defend own authority lacks consideration for the whole completely. Initially both sides were achieved the tacit understanding, defined this matter in AOL. 倒不是因为今天这10亿美元的股票账面损失,而是对方为了守住自身权力而完全不顾大局的行为。当初双方本来是已经达成了默契,将这件事限定在美国在线内部。 Next Monday, is June 29 temporary shareholders'meeting, regardless of which side will win, another one to maintain the development of AOL, must withdraw on own initiative. 下周一,也就是6月29号的临时股东大会,无论哪一方胜出,另一方为了维护美国在线的发展,都必须主动退出。 However, the Firefly investment is in itself grasping the AOL 35.7% stocks, this ownership percentage, regarding many other companies, can control a domination of company firmly, like News Corp and Viacom secret Murdoch family and Redstone family, to the ownership percentages of two media groups, probably in 30% high and low. 不过,萤火虫投资本身就掌握着美国在线35.7%的股份,这种持股比例,对于其他很多公司来说,已经能够牢牢掌控一家公司的控制权,就像新闻集团与维亚康姆幕后的默多克家族和雷石东家族,对两家传媒集团的持股比例,大概都在30%上下。 Therefore, the winning percentage of Firefly investment in shareholder vote is actually high, if not Steve Kyes's AOL founder status as well as his these years in the splendid result in oneself this position making, Firefly do not even need to hold any shareholders'meeting, can Steve Kyes chases off the stage. 因此,萤火虫投资在股东投票方面的胜率其实非常高,如果不是史蒂夫・凯斯的美国在线创始人身份以及他这些年在自己这个位置上做出的出色成绩,萤火虫甚至都不需要召开什么股东大会,就能将史蒂夫・凯斯赶下台。 But even so, Firefly also only needs to win over other about 15% stock east stations oneself, can capture the AOL domination with ease. 但即使如此,萤火虫也只需要拉拢其他15%左右的股东站在自己这边,就能轻松夺取美国在线的控制权。 These days, because with being intimate with relations of Wall Street, Chris obtained a large part to have the fund manager of AOL stock to stand the promise successfully on the side of Firefly. Perhaps is felt that own inferiority is getting more and more obvious, Steve Kyes Drastic Move has made today's action. 这段时间,由于和华尔街的亲近关系,克里斯成功得到了很大一部分持有美国在线股份的基金管理者站在萤火虫一边的许诺。或许是感觉到自己的劣势越来越明显,史蒂夫・凯斯才破釜沉舟地做出了今天的举动。 Truly was Drastic Move. 确实算是破釜沉舟了。 Because of as the matter stands, facing the pressure that the AOL stock price crashes, the majority of shareholders possibly have to compromise to the AOL management temporarily, but Steve reckless behavior that Kyes this type infringes all person benefits, will be doomed to be inscribed one by the Wall Street investor maliciously, in the future he wants to obtain the Wall Street favorable impression again, actually will be difficult. 因为这样一来,面对美国在线股价崩盘的压力,大部分股东可能都不得不暂时向美国在线管理层妥协,但史蒂夫・凯斯这种不顾一切地损害所有人利益的行为,也注定会被华尔街投资人狠狠记上一笔,将来他再想获得华尔街的好感,却是难上加难。 Naturally, if AOL can be formidable, Steve Kyes can definitely exhibit a strong enterprise manager image, does not need to pay attention to the Wall Street complexion completely, after all, Wall Street settles on, forever can for the person who they bring the practical interests. 当然,如果美国在线能够一直强大下去,史蒂夫・凯斯就完全可以摆出一副强硬的企业管理者形象,完全不需要理会华尔街的脸色,毕竟,华尔街看中的,永远都是能够为他们带来实际利益的人。 But others are not clear, Eric actually knows that AOL according to Steve Kyes's mentality develops, the next few years collapse will be the what kind frigidity. 但别人不清楚,艾瑞克却是知道,美国在线按照史蒂夫・凯斯的思路发展下去,未来几年的崩溃是何等的惨烈。 In New Zealand first day, Eric basically in meeting to telephone to pass. 在新西兰的第一天,艾瑞克基本上就是在接打电话中度过的。 This matter is impossible to take the treatment measure properly immediately, to avoid the AOL stock price continues to drop sharply next day, Board of Directors urgent applies to stop the sign to SEC temporarily, and will promise to the noisy media and investor before next Monday holds the release conference, announced the final process result of this event. 这件事不可能立刻就拿出妥善的处理措施,为了避免美国在线股价第二天继续大跌,董事会紧急向SEC申请了临时停牌,并向沸沸扬扬的媒体和投资人许诺在下周一之前召开发布会,公布这次事件的最终处理结果。 Flies back to New York from New Zealand, although journey arrives in New Zealand to be slightly nearer than United Kingdom, but also takes 20 hours, basically is one all day, therefore Eric has not hurried back, but examines the «The Lord of the Rings» trilogy various aspects manufactures the progress, while frequently is maintaining through telephone and New York that side Chris and the others the close relation. 从新西兰飞回纽约,虽然路途比英国到新西兰稍微近一些,但也需要20个小时时间,基本上就是一整天,因此艾瑞克也就没有赶回去,只是一边查看《魔戒》三部曲的各方面制作进度,一边频繁地通过电话与纽约那边的克里斯等人保持着密切的联系。 To Saturday morning of New Zealand, is United States east coast Friday in the afternoon, after the intense consultation negotiations of several days of time, AOL various major stockholder and Board of Directors member and management together sits in the company is located in the New York Headquarters big conference room, Eric participates in this conference through the video phone. 一直到新西兰的周六早上,同时也是美国东海岸的周五下午,经过几天时间的密集磋商谈判,美国在线的各大股东、董事会成员、管理层才一起坐在公司位于纽约的总部大会议室里,艾瑞克则通过视频电话参与这次会议。 Receives the AOL management propaganda to leave job to create frightening that the stock price drops sharply collectively, the short three days of time, favored Firefly invests here many shareholder to change own standpoint. 受到美国在线管理层宣传将集体离职造成股价大跌的惊吓,短短三天时间,原本倾向于萤火虫投资这边的很多股东都转变了自己的立场。 If only Steve Kyes leaves, so long as arranges appropriately, AOL will not come under the too tremendous influence. But key management level all leaves job, that following a long time, AOL will fall into a a group of people without a leader the chaotic situation, even if the airborne superintendent the ability is splendid, is impossible to make AOL regain the beforehand condition in a short time. 如果只是史蒂夫・凯斯离开,只要安排得当,美国在线并不会受到太大的影响。但主要管理层全部离职,那接下来很长一段时间,美国在线内部都将陷入一种群龙无首的混乱状态,空降的管理者即使能力再出色,也不可能短时间内让美国在线恢复之前的状态。 In North America several big traditional telecom operator as well as the situation of operating system giant Microsoft in abundance layout ISP service, AOL, if presents one year or so the turbulent time, will possibly pull closer the disparity by these itself strength very formidable competitor, AOL accumulates many years of superiority possibly to be also nothing left in the ISP domain, even henceforth is unable to recover. 在北美几大传统电信运营商以及操作系统巨头微软都纷纷布局ISP业务的情况下,美国在线如果出现一年半载的动荡时间,很可能会被这些本身实力就非常强大的竞争对手拉近差距,美国在线在ISP领域积累多年的优势也可能会荡然无存,甚至从此一蹶不振。 The science company that Firefly invests, Eric does not regard as important AOL from the beginning, he cares, is only in the hi-tech stock bubble most expanding time, uses the AOL far ultra actual value the stock price as ‚currency’, merges an established telecom operator, the thorough consolidated AOL foundation, to initially the definite information industries alliance plan provide the stablest floor service support. 萤火虫投资旗下的科技公司,艾瑞克从一开始就不是太看重美国在线,他在意的,只是在科技股泡沫最为彭胀的时刻,利用美国在线远超实际价值的股价作为‘货币’,并购一家老牌的电信运营商,彻底巩固美国在线的根基,为当初确定的信息产业联盟计划提供最稳定的底层服务支持。 However, by the present aspect, the initial plan has been out of the question, Eric also decisively makes to the most advantageous choice. 不过,以眼下的局面,当初的打算已经无从谈起,艾瑞克也果断作出对自己最有利的选择。 In the study room in weekend cottage, the monitor on desk opens, the opposite is the AOL New York Headquarters big conference room, more than ten various representatives in aspects sit by the desk of oval in turn, Eric can see other desk one side Steve exactly Kyes, opposite more than ten individuals also looked. 度假别墅的书房内,书桌上的显示器打开,对面是美国在线纽约总部的大会议室,十多位各方面的代表在椭圆形的办公桌两旁依次而坐,艾瑞克恰好可以望见办公桌另外一边的史蒂夫・凯斯,对面的十多个人也都望了过来。 Received from the Carolyn hand already prepared the good folder, Eric opens the folder, has swept a screen, said lightly: „For these days I was somewhat tired, today also big pile of matters, therefore, we made a long story short. Oh, was I said that you were listening.” 从卡洛琳手中接过早就准备好的文件夹,艾瑞克翻开文件夹,扫了眼屏幕,淡淡道:“这几天我有些累,今天还有一大堆事情,所以,咱们长话短说。哦,是我说,你们听着。” In the New York conference room is actually the big silver screen projecting apparatus of use, sits in silver screen nearby Chris exactly hears the Eric words, shakes the head to smile gently. 纽约的会议室里却是使用的大银幕投影仪,恰好坐在银幕旁边的克里斯听到艾瑞克的话,轻轻摇头笑了笑。 Other come from various top businessmens in aspect to look at projecting apparatus screen that some youth of occupying a commanding position, although in the heart is somewhat discontented, but more is actually disturbed. This conference is relating the AOL future, is relating the stocks in their hand whether can also continue to rise in value. Even if has decided a lot beforehand, but at the last moment, many people worried that Eric will renege suddenly . Moreover the opposite party completely has this capital, even if makes calm Steve Kyes, the heartbeat speed was also faster than in the past. 其他来自各方面的商界精英望着投影仪屏幕里的那个有些居高临下的青年,心中虽然有些不满,但更多的却是忐忑。这场会议关系着美国在线的未来,也关系着他们手中的股票是否还能够继续增值。即使事先已经商定了很多事情,但事到临头,很多人还是担心艾瑞克会突然变卦,而且对方完全有这个资本,即使是强作镇定的史蒂夫・凯斯,心跳速度也比往常快了许多。