Following several days, Eric is mainly busy with the Williams trust fund and to the charitable foundation tenable matters concerned that two women handle. 接下来几天,艾瑞克主要忙于威廉姆斯信托基金和给两个女人打理的慈善基金成立事宜。 Although has made detailed understanding beforehand, but implements specifically, but also needs Chris as well as New York the help of some expert advice organizations. 虽然事先已经做过详细了解,但具体实行起来,还需要克里斯以及纽约这边一些专业咨询机构的帮助。 In addition, previous Cindy mentioned about purchasing the matter of IMG group also began to materialize, exactly recently just when the conducting time of United States Tennis Open, IMG group founder and holding shareholder Mark Mark telephoned to make Eric to look at the ball while convenient face-to-face talk purchase matters concerned on Saturday personally together. 除此之外,上次辛迪提起的关于收购IMG集团的事情也有了眉目,恰好最近正值美国网球公开赛的举办时间,IMG集团创始人兼控股股东马克・麦科马克亲自打电话过来约艾瑞克一起在周六看球顺便面谈收购事宜。 The time always crosses fast. 时间总是过得飞快。 In an instant is on Saturday, at noon, Eric does not have sharply to hurry to the New York country tennis center of Queens, but in a Manhattan dining room and Elite Corporation Chairman John Casablanca meets once more. 转眼已经是周六,中午时分,艾瑞克却没有急着赶去皇后区的纽约国家网球中心,而是在曼哈顿的一家餐厅与Elite公司总裁约翰・卡萨布兰卡再次碰面。 After previous time matter, Eric wish let Alessandra Ambrosiu changes to IMG from Elite the contract, but John Casablanca has not released afterward actually people, but also passed on to the Eric hope to be able through Alessandra to chat face to face. 上次的事情之后,艾瑞克原本想要让亚历山大・安布罗休将合约从Elite转到IMG,只是约翰・卡萨布兰卡随后却没有放人,还通过亚历山大转告艾瑞克希望能够当面谈谈。 „Four management that Eric, in previous that documentary film involves all left job, after” exchanged greetings simply, has ordered the lunch, when the attendant left, John Casablanca then entered the subject saying: „Therefore, I thought that Miss Ambrosiu can definitely continue to keep Elite.” “艾瑞克,上次那部纪录片里涉及到的四位高管已经全部离职了,”简单地寒暄之后,点过午餐,等侍应生离开,约翰・卡萨布兰卡便直入主题道:“所以,我觉得安布罗休小姐完全可以继续留在Elite。” Eric knew these matters from Alessandra there ahead of time, even guessed correctly John probably Casablanca this time own intention, smiled, said: „, Do you purely ask me to eat meal today?” 艾瑞克从亚历山大那里已经提前知道了这些事,甚至大概猜出了约翰・卡萨布兰卡这次约自己的意图,笑了笑,道:“那么,你今天只是单纯请我吃饭吗？” John Casablanca also shows the smiling face, said: „You definitely have guessed, Eric. Since you are interested in professional model Brokerage Firm, then, Elite obviously is one compared with a WM Corporation better choice, not?” 约翰・卡萨布兰卡也露出笑容,道:“你肯定也已经猜出来了,艾瑞克。既然你对模特经纪公司感兴趣,那么,Elite显然是一个比WM公司更好的选择,不是吗？” John Casablanca does not know obviously Eric will soon purchase the news of IMG group, he holds share of WM to also give a Carmen Kasies small exercise platform. 约翰・卡萨布兰卡显然不知道艾瑞克即将收购IMG集团的消息,他参股WM也只是为了给卡门・凯丝一个小小的锻炼平台。 However, regarding Elite, Eric is interested, therefore asked straightforwardly: „How many stocks can you transfer to give me?” 不过,对于Elite,艾瑞克还是非常感兴趣的,因此直截了当地问道:“你们能够转让多少股份给我？” John Casablanca said: „15%, Eric, moreover price is very just. If you become the Elite shareholder, can join Board of Directors of company immediately.” 约翰・卡萨布兰卡道:“15%,艾瑞克,而且价格很公道。如果你成为Elite股东,可以立刻加入公司的董事会。” According to Eric beforehand understanding, although went on the market couple days ago, but, Elite public release stock be only 25%, other 75% stocks grasp as in the personal hand. As founder, John the ownership percentage of Casablanca to Elite already less than 5%, actually Canada Nicolas merchant, in 1990 has bought the Elite majority ownerships, now as before is the Elite biggest shareholder, the ownership percentage is 37%. 根据艾瑞克事先的了解,虽然前几天已经上市,不过,Elite的公开发行股份只有25%,其他75%的股份依旧掌握在私人手中。作为创始人,约翰・卡萨布兰卡对Elite的持股比例已经不到5%,倒是加拿大的一位名叫尼古拉斯・法雷的商人,1990年买下了Elite大部分股份,现在依旧是Elite的最大股东,持股比例为37%。 „John, if you want to make me buy stock Elite , 15% stocks definitely are impossible.” Shook the head, Eric said: „Elite regarding me is only a very small company . Moreover, the previous time matter obviously is only the tips of the iceberg of your internal problem, I not for 15% stocks fell into during a possible trouble by oneself.” “约翰,如果你们想让我入股Elite,15%的股份肯定是不可能的。”摇了摇头,艾瑞克道:“Elite对于我来说只是一家非常小的公司,而且,上次的事情显然只是你们内部问题的冰山一角,我不会为了15%的股份就让自己陷入一场可能的麻烦当中。” John Casablanca said: „Eric, I started to carry on to reorganize to the company these days . Moreover, after buying stock, you can join Board of Directors, momentarily supervision company's management.” 约翰・卡萨布兰卡道:“艾瑞克,我这段时间已经开始对公司进行整顿了,而且,入股之后,你可以加入董事会,随时监督公司的管理。” „Even if overall buys Elite, I will not join Board of Directors of company, I am familiar with in stands in secretly.” Eric shakes the head once more, said: „Moreover, John, I think you should compared with my clearer Elite issue, excessive expansion, disorderly management, profit margin bottom . Moreover, the content in BBC that documentary film is also common in Elite. I can affirm, if these issues cannot obtain the thorough reorganization, Elite will work as the prosperity duration not over five years on front surface. I think that you hope me to join, similarly also to draw support from the resources of Firefly system, digests Elite issue, and makes the company be further developed, not?” “即使全盘买下Elite,我也不会加入公司的董事会,我更习惯于站在幕后。”艾瑞克再次摇头,道:“而且,约翰,我想你应该比我更清楚Elite的问题,过度扩张,管理混乱,利润率底,而且,BBC那部纪录片里的内容在Elite内部也非常普遍。我敢肯定,如果这些问题得不到彻底的整顿,Elite当前表面上的繁荣持续时间不会超过五年。我想,你们希望我加入,同样也是为了借助萤火虫体系的资源,消化掉Elite身上的问题,并让公司得到进一步发展,不是吗？” John Casablanca had realized at this time that Eric to Elite absolutely is not general being interested. Although realizes also discussed the upper limit of transfer stock with Board of Directors incessantly 15%, but thinks that he asked straightforwardly: „Eric, since this, you thought how many stocks we do transfer to be appropriate?” 约翰・卡萨布兰卡此时已经意识到,艾瑞克对Elite绝对不是一般的感兴趣。虽然实现还和董事会讨论过转让股份的上限不止15%,但想了想,他直白地问道:“艾瑞克,既然这样,你觉得我们转让多少股份才合适？” „I just had said that Elite regarding me is only a small company, but its risk is very big, therefore, I need to control absolutely.” Eric was saying, immediately lifts own card in a hand, said: „I have looked at the Elite recent stock price condition, you can pass on to Board of Directors of your company, based on current stock price, I pays 30% premiums, 1.3 billion USD overall acquires Elite Corporation.” “我刚刚说过,Elite对于我来说只是一家小公司,但它的风险却很大,所以,我需要绝对掌控。”艾瑞克说着,随即掀开自己的底牌,道:“我看过Elite最近的股价状况,你可以转告你们公司的董事会,在当前股价的基础上,我出30%的溢价,13亿美元全盘收购Elite公司。” Because comes under influence that the overall bulk lots lower, in addition the Elite profit situation recent truly is unsatisfactory, currently the Elite Corporation overall market value is only about 900 million 50 million USD. 由于受到整体大盘下挫的影响,再加上Elite最近几年的盈利状况确实不尽人意,目前Elite公司整体市值只有9亿5000万美元左右。 However, hears Eric to open the mouth to overall purchase Elite, John the expression of Casablanca actually somewhat fluctuates erratically. 不过,听到艾瑞克开口就要全盘收购Elite,约翰・卡萨布兰卡的表情却有些变幻不定。 Reason that as the Elite founder, his these years can have the company power, the primary cause is the stockholder's rights of company is also quite scattered, the shareholders could not find another more appropriate superintendent to control this company. 作为Elite的创始人,他这些年之所以能够一直掌握公司大权,主要原因也是公司的股权比较分散,股东们也找不到另外一个更合适的管理者来操控这家公司。 But if Elite were overall purchased by Eric, that this strong super rich and powerful people, momentarily will possibly kick the company him. 但如果Elite被艾瑞克全盘收购,那这位强势的超级富豪,很可能会随时把他踢出公司。 Eric patiently and other John Casablanca has measured a while, relaxes the expression, said: „John, if you have paid attention to the company of Firefly system, should know that I am one am willing to release authority very much fully to Boss of occupation Manager person. You found Elite in more than 20 years of previous, develops the present world first scale, the ability is without a doubt, therefore, when the time comes I am glad continuation to make you handle this company, you can also retain your stock. Naturally, Elite needs a thorough reorganization, like phoenix Nirvana, otherwise, it only meets Sheng Ji to fade. Therefore, if I acquire this company, will strengthen when the time comes actually to its control and ensure it brings enough repayment for my investment, but will not have the trouble like previous BBC documentary film.” 艾瑞克耐心地等约翰・卡萨布兰卡权衡了一会儿,才又放松语气,道:“约翰,如果你关注过萤火虫体系的公司,就应该知道,我是一个很愿意充分放权给职业经理人的老板。你在20多年前一手创建Elite,发展到现在世界第一的规模,能力毋庸置疑,所以,到时候我很乐意继续让你打理这家公司,你还可以保留自己的股份。当然,Elite需要一次彻底的整改,就像凤凰涅槃一样,否则,它只会盛极而衰。所以,如果我收购这家公司,到时候却是会加强对它的管控,确保它为我的投资带来足够的回报,但同时也不会发生像上次BBC纪录片那样的麻烦。” John Casablanca hesitant moment, said: „Eric, the professional model profession is this, if you cannot tacitly approve some unspoken rules to exist, the resources only will flow then to other to permit these rule survivals the company.” 约翰・卡萨布兰卡犹豫了片刻,道:“艾瑞克,模特行业就是这样,如果你不能默认其中的一些潜规则存在,那么,资源只会流向其他允许这些规则生存的公司。” „But all should have the limit, only if you are willing to notice that this profession rots thoroughly. In fact, why will IMG professional model subsidiary company these years develop that smoothly? Because it is a successor, this company does not have these chronic diseases of traditional professional model Corporation, it simultaneously grasps a basis of commercial company, maximum limit realizes the commercial interest maximization of models. If a company only pays great attention to own scale, actually neglects the essence that the commercial company should gain, then it is also doomed to get down very much difficultly lastingly.” “但一切都应该是有限度的,除非你愿意看到这个行业彻底烂掉。实际上,IMG的模特子公司这些年为什么会发展那么顺利？就因为它是后来者,这家公司没有传统模特公司的那些痼疾,它同时又秉持一家商业公司的根本,最大限度地去实现模特们的商业利益最大化。如果一家公司只注重自身的规模,却忽略了商业公司应该盈利的本质,那它也注定很难持久下去。” This time, carries the lunch until the attendant to them, John Casablanca nods saying: „Good, Eric, I will pass on to your meaning to Board of Directors.” 这一次,直到侍应生给两人端上午餐,约翰・卡萨布兰卡才点头道:“好吧,艾瑞克,我会把你的意思转告给董事会的。” Eric sends to rub gently to get a bottle of water toward the attractive female attendant of own winking eye to oneself, afterward gives John a Casablanca name card, said: „John, just 1.3 billion USD was also my final offer, I will not waste the too much time on Elite, if you decided that called me, if did not accept this purchase, did not need to contact with me.” 艾瑞克打发磨蹭着朝自己眨眼睛的漂亮女侍应给自己拿瓶水来,随后递给约翰・卡萨布兰卡一张名片,道:“约翰,刚刚的13亿美元也是我的最终报价,我不会在Elite上浪费太多时间,如果你们决定下来,就给我打电话,如果不接受这笔收购,就不用联系我了。” With John Casablanca has lunch, Eric in a hurry has ridden in a carriage to hurry to Queens. 和约翰・卡萨布兰卡吃过午餐,艾瑞克就匆匆乘车赶去皇后区。 Today is the United States Tennis Open fourth round competition, understanding of Eric the tennis are not many, only knows that this competition is Anna Kournikova confronts another tennis star Davenport, perhaps is Mark Mark arranges intentionally, these two tennis players, are the signing sports stars of IMG. 今天是美国网球公开赛第四轮的一场比赛,艾瑞克对网球的了解不多,只知道这场比赛是安娜・库尔尼科娃对阵另外一位网坛名将达文波特,或许是马克・麦科马克故意安排,这两位网球选手,都是IMG旗下的签约体育明星。 Close to two o'clock, Eric rushes to beyond the New York country tennis center, the competition will soon start. 临近两点钟,艾瑞克赶到纽约国家网球中心外,比赛已经即将开始。 The Eric private car just stopped in a parking lot, wore the tall and slender girl of women shirt and black trouser then walked, was actually that named Kathryn that a while ago Cindy just hired Neumann's life assistant. 艾瑞克的座驾刚刚在一处停车场停下,一个穿女式衬衫和黑色长裤的高挑女郎便走了过来,却是前段时间辛迪刚刚雇佣的那个名叫凯瑟琳・诺依曼的生活助理。 Cindy does not facilitate now openly makes an appearance, because Cindy and Linda must participate to the purchase of IMG, Eric is made Linda come to participate in this meeting together, has not thought catches up is actually this German girl at present. 辛迪现在不方便公开露面,因为辛迪和琳达都要参与对IMG的收购,艾瑞克本来是让琳达过来一起参与这次会面,没想到赶来的却是眼前这位德国女郎。 Although being together opportunity are not many, Eric actually very much does not adapt to the style of this girl. 虽然相处机会不多,艾瑞克却是很不适应眼前这位女郎的风格。 Kathryn Neumann has to be similar to twin that uncommunicative makings, but both give the feeling of person also completely to be different, the peace of twin will make the person feeling very comfortable, Kathryn Neumann was actually that type stands in the dark corner makes the person unable to bear look at the past existence feeling as before . Moreover the whole body sent out one type to conspire anything's aggressiveness probably. 凯瑟琳・诺依曼有着类似于双胞胎那种沉默寡言的气质,但两者给人的感觉却又完全不同,双胞胎的安静会让人感觉很舒服,凯瑟琳・诺依曼却是那种站在阴暗角落依旧让人忍不住望过去的存在感,而且浑身散发着一种好像在密谋着什么的侵略性。 Arrives at the near, the girl lightly greeted: „Mr. Williams.” 走到近前,女郎只是淡淡地打了声招呼:“威廉姆斯先生。” Eric has sized up an attire of girl up and down, is pulling the chignon, the light makeup accommodates, meticulous shirt and drawers, black short tall Gen, although attractive cheek, exquisite stature quite pleasant, but obviously is also having makings of mortification of the flesh department. Sizing up that even if not minces facing Eric, girl's only response also slightly winked the eye, but then blinks actually obviously with Eric carefully examines to have nothing to do. 艾瑞克上下打量了一番女郎的装束,挽着发髻,淡淡的妆容,一丝不苟的衬衫和衬裤,黑色的矮高跟,虽然漂亮的脸蛋和、玲珑的身材都颇为让人赏心悦目,但又明显带着一种禁欲系的气质。即使面对艾瑞克毫不掩饰的打量,女郎唯一的反应也只是稍微眨了一下眼睛,但这下眨眼却明显与艾瑞克的审视无关。 Such confronted for several seconds, Eric has remembered anything finally, turned around in a low voice to tell to behind a bodyguard several, to Kathryn Neumann said: „We walk.” 就这么对峙了几秒钟,艾瑞克终于想起了什么,转身对身后一位保镖低声吩咐了几句,就对凯瑟琳・诺依曼道:“我们走吧。” When Eric to the bodyguard spoke has not lowered the sound, Kathryn Neumann did not have any special response, followed to go out of the parking lot side Eric peacefully together. 艾瑞克对保镖说话时并没有太压低声音,凯瑟琳・诺依曼却丝毫没有什么特别的反应,安静地跟在艾瑞克身边一起走出停车场。 Just went out of the parking lot, CEO Payne of IMG group Foster welcomed gracefully, has greeted simply, Eric with Payne Foster entered the field through the internal channel gracefully together, arrived at the seat of field surrounding directly. 刚刚走出停车场,IMG集团的CEO佩恩・福斯特曼就迎了过来,简单地打过招呼,艾瑞克就和佩恩・福斯特曼一起通过内部通道进入球场,径直来到球场外围的一处座位。 Although field booking rate already over 80%, in these rows of vacancies of but, at the surrounding occupying a commanding position does not have other people. 虽然球场的上座率已经超过八成,不过,处在外围居高临下的这几排空位上却没有其他人。 Mark Mark is a tall and powerfully built old person, a silver hair, is grasping a walking stick only, the spirit is good. 马克・麦科马克是一个身材魁梧的老人,一头银发,单手持着一根拐杖,精神还算不错。 Exchanged greetings mutually, everybody then sat down on the chair. 相互寒暄一番,大家便在座椅上坐下。 However, after taking a seat, in the attention arrives various live transmission seats, about Eric has a look, directly to Kathryn Neumann said: „Which TV Station has a look is in the live transmission, making their scene do not sweep.” 不过,落座之后,注意到场内的各处直播机位,艾瑞克左右看看,直接对身旁的凯瑟琳・诺依曼道:“去看看是哪家电视台在直播,让他们镜头不要扫过来。” Kathryn Neumann nods, sets out to leave. 凯瑟琳・诺依曼点点头,起身离开。 Mark Mark is listening to the Eric words, said: „Eric, too low-key was actually not good.” 马克・麦科马克听着艾瑞克的话,却是道:“艾瑞克,太低调了其实也不好。” Eric said with a smile: „I completely am not familiar with completely unnecessary public attention.” 艾瑞克笑道:“我只是完全不习惯完全没有必要的公众关注。” Mark Mark nods with a smile, started to warm up two athletes who to hint toward the field center, said: „You thought that they are what kind of?” 马克・麦科马克笑着点点头,朝球场中央已经开始热身的两位运动员示意了下,道:“你觉得她们怎么样？” Eric said: „I too did not know about the tennis, but, has read according to me material, Anna the official occupation competes from 19 96 to the present success can only say completely is mediocre, last year success was best, three in four big Tennis Open big halted in the fourth round, was away from the champion is very far. Davenport I too did not understand.” 艾瑞克道:“我对网球并不是太了解,不过,根据我看过的资料,安娜从96年正式职业比赛到现在的战绩完全只能说是平庸,去年的战绩最好,也只是在四大网球公开赛中的三大止步于第四轮,距离冠军还很远。达文波特我就不是太了解了。” Mark on Mark face shows the astute smiling face, said: „Davenport has attained two all-inclusives, you know not many about her, exactly is actually familiar with the Anna success, Eric, you know that this has manifested the IMG value exactly.” 马克・麦科马克脸上露出精明的笑容,道:“达文波特已经拿到了两个大满贯,你对她了解不多,却恰好对安娜的战绩了如指掌,艾瑞克,你知道吗,这恰好体现了IMG的价值。” Eric refuted: „But tennis match must depend on the strength eventually.” 艾瑞克反驳道:“但网球比赛终究是要靠实力的。” „Naturally,” Mark Mark approves the person of same belief: „In fact, the tennis world ranks the first several players, size Williams, Davenport, Graff they, is the signing stars of IMG. However, the strength actually does not decide all final factors. Like Anna, she truly is very mediocre, is arrogant and willful, insufficient effort in training, but IMG can actually operate the star who her the tennis world most makes money. Last year, Anna has attained the 12 million USD representing expense from Adidas, Rolex and other brand hands, so long as her result can rise some again, in the next few years this figure will also increase. However, in her these income, 30% belong to IMG. Compares, the Davenport strength that although at this time and she confronts is stronger, but her yearly income actually does not arrive at Anna one-third, we also can only attain 10% pulling out from her contract become.” “当然,”马克・麦科马克赞同道:“实际上,网坛排名前几位的球手,大小威廉姆斯、达文波特、格拉芙她们,都是IMG旗下的签约明星。不过,实力却并非决定一切的最终因素。就像安娜,她确实很平庸,性格骄纵,在训练上也不够努力,但IMG却可以把她运作成网坛最赚钱的女星。只是去年,安娜从阿迪达斯、劳力士等品牌手中就拿到了1200万美元的代言费用,只要她的成绩能够再上升一些,未来几年这个数字还会增加。不过,她的这些收入中,有30%是属于IMG的。相比起来,虽然此时和她对阵的达文波特实力更强,但她的年收入却不到安娜的1,我们从她的合约中也只能拿到10%的抽成。” If not settle on the IMG group mature commercial operation system, Eric so will not be interested in this company, it is said the IMG commercial operation technique also has even mounted the Harvard Business School case teaching material, this proves the success disbursement of this company sufficiently. 如果不是看中IMG集团成熟的商业运作体系,艾瑞克也不会对这家公司如此感兴趣,据说IMG的商业运作手法甚至还登上了哈佛商学院的案例教材,这足以证明这家公司的成功支出。 Listens to Mark Mark said that Eric also reveals the appreciation the expression, said: „Therefore, I will sit now here, IMG truly is a very splendid company.” 听马克・麦科马克这么说,艾瑞克也露出赞赏的表情,道:“所以,我现在才会坐在这里,IMG确实是一家非常出色的公司。” Mark Mark hears Eric to think highly, on the face reveals some happily, then somewhat moved shakes the head, said: „If not my several children too does not make every effort to succeed, I will be am not willing to sell out this company absolutely.” 马克・麦科马克听到艾瑞克恭维,脸上露出些许得意,转而又有些伤感地摇摇头,道:“如果不是我的几个孩子太不争气,我是绝对不会愿意卖掉这家公司的。” old man starts to recall with deep feeling the life, Eric actually does not know how should reply, can only be peaceful. 老头子开始感怀人生,艾瑞克却也不知道该怎么应答,只能安静下来。 Mark Mark sobbed the moment, quickly restored, said: „Heard that you are interested in the entire IMG group, I can help you lobby other shareholders actually to sell the stock in hand, but, how many do you plan initial price?” 马克・麦科马克只是唏嘘了片刻,就很快恢复了过来,道:“听说你对整个IMG集团感兴趣,我倒是可以帮你游说其他股东出让手中的股份,不过,你打算开价多少？” „1.5 billion USD,” Eric replied: „To the previous offer, you can obtain 75 million USD additionally. If only the Mark family 55% stocks, my initial price as before is 750 million USD.” “15亿美元,”艾瑞克答道:“相对于上次的报价,你们可以额外获得7500万美元。如果只是麦科马克家族55%股份的话,我的开价依旧是7.5亿美元。” „1.5 billion USD, IMG absolute value price,” Mark Mark nods, said: „I will help you attain it.” “15亿美元啊,IMG绝对值这个价,”马克・麦科马克点点头,道:“我会帮你拿到它的。” Eric hears Mark Mark said that on the face is actually somewhat surprised, he also thinks this meeting, the opposite party is the plan bargains back and forth with him well. 艾瑞克听到马克・麦科马克这么说,脸上却是有些惊讶,他原本还以为这次会面,对方是打算好好和他讨价还价一番。 Mark Mark notes the expression change of Eric, is actually smiles, is only in the smiling face somewhat is bitter and astringent, said: „Eric, compares IMG sells a good price, I hope that it can have a good home to return, this is my painstaking care for a lifetime, therefore, my this time wants, when sees right in front of one its new host.” 马克・麦科马克注意到艾瑞克的表情变化,却是笑起来,只是笑容里却有些苦涩,道:“艾瑞克,相比将IMG卖一个好价钱,我更希望它能有一个好归宿,这是我一辈子的心血,所以,我这次只是想要当面见一下它的新主人。”