RIH :: Volume #5

#498: Dual pressures


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Since between after Pixar management and major stockholder the sharply disputed hearsay appears, Pixar stock stopped rising in the reverse direction, in various following ever emerging bad news, the stock price fell slowly, although the speed was not quick, the trend of but dropping was obvious, the animation giant who as if this rose recently, encountered the huge development hindrance. 自从皮克斯管理层与大股东之间矛盾尖锐的传闻出现后,皮克斯股票就停止了逆势上扬,在后续不断出现的各种不利消息中,股价缓缓下跌,虽然速度不是很快,但下降的趋势非常明显,似乎这家新近崛起的动画巨头,遇到了巨大的发展阻碍。 However, May time, on the market hung to pay suddenly in large numbers, Pixar stock price rose accordingly. 然而,五月份的时候,市场上面突然挂出了大批买单,皮克斯股价应声而涨。 In is too long , a Walt Disney Pixar's young shareholders announces to the public, the Pixar stock in hand surpassed 10%. 没过太久,皮克斯的小股东之一华特迪士尼对外宣布,手中的皮克斯股份超过了百分之十。 By the present, so long as has the studied person to Hollywood and electricity film company understands, actually the final target of Disney is anything! 到了现在,只要对好莱坞和电影业有所研究的人就会明白,迪士尼的最后目标究竟是什么! The first Monday that in June arrives, Walt Disney sent out the well-meaning merger and acquisition to invite to Pixar Studio officially, after the news spread, immediately shocked Hollywood. 在六月份到来的首个周一,华特迪士尼正式向皮克斯工作室发出了善意并购邀请,消息流传出来后,立即震动了好莱坞。 In most people opinion, Michael Eisner was absolutely insane, Pixar Studio indeed is Disney most desperately short of supplement part, but he and does the contradiction between Pixar's first major stockholder Ryan Jenkins, how many people industry in have not to know? 在绝大部分人看来,迈克尔?艾斯纳绝对疯了,皮克斯工作室的确是迪士尼最急缺的补充部分,但他跟皮克斯第一大股东瑞恩?詹金斯之间的矛盾,业内有几个人不知道? This initiates the well-meaning merger and acquisition blatantly, can succeed? 这样公然发起善意并购,有可能成功吗? Is good at analyzing industry in senior official, then realized another point, Disney dares to do this, definitely reached some unknown agreements with Pixar's high levels. 一些擅长分析的业内资深人士,则意识到了另外一点,迪士尼敢这样做,肯定是与皮克斯的高层之间达成了一些不为人知的协议。 Has thinks the person of understanding inside story, believes Disney elects to announce before Pixar shareholders' meeting, had confidence absolutely, Ryan Jenkins gets sucked into Manchester United purchase now the mire, if Michael Eisner really handled Pixar's other high levels, he does resist Disney with what? 更有自认为了解内幕的人,相信迪士尼选在皮克斯股东大会前宣布,绝对是有了把握,瑞恩?詹金斯现在深陷曼联收购案的泥潭,如果迈克尔?艾斯纳真的搞定了皮克斯的其他高层,那他拿什么来对抗迪士尼? Naturally, if unable to reach the agreement with Ryan Jenkins, the well-meaning merger and acquisition is also only a joke. 当然,如果无法与瑞恩?詹金斯达成协议,善意并购也只是个笑话。 The so-called Pixar's shareholders' meeting, the person of attendance are not many, besides Ryan and other dry hide Kaess's personnel, is the several private investors of representative and does not have any right to speak of Wall Street certain investment institutions, as well as Representatives Michael Eisner of stock East Disney! 所谓皮克斯的股东大会,出席的人并不多,除了瑞恩等一干皮克斯的人员外,就是华尔街某些投资机构的代表和没有任何话语权的几个散户,以及股东方迪士尼的代表-迈克尔?艾斯纳 The shareholders'meetings of passing all companies. Ryan is almost the agent attended, these is important time after all. 过往所有公司的股东大会。瑞恩这边几乎都是代理人出席,这一次毕竟事关重大。 He sits at the sliver board, eye secret has fluttered from Nicole, the Australian girls to passing seem same, looking pale does not have any expression. 他坐在长条会议桌旁,眼睛隐秘的从妮可身上飘过,澳大利亚女郎似乎跟过往一样,面色苍白的不带任何表情。 Just like all shareholders'meetings, current CEO Ed? Qamrul is the management of conference, routine procedure/program one after another. After the personnel of management submitted finance, new movie project and other reports, the conference arrived at the most important subject naturally. 如同所有的股东大会一样,现任CEO艾德?卡姆尔是会议的主持,例行的程序一项接着一项。在管理层的人员提交了财务、新电影项目等报告后,会议自然而然来到了最为重要的议题。 Pixar has the advantage in computer animation......” “皮克斯在电脑动画方面拥有优势……” The speaking person is Michael Eisner, he energetically promoted Pixar to join the advantage of Disney Group, Disney had the marketing channel and related industry chain that Pixar did not have, we vigorously to build Pixar brand in the world...... this are completely the power-and-power union......” 正在发言的人就是迈克尔?艾斯纳,他极力鼓吹皮克斯加入迪士尼集团的好处,“迪士尼却拥有皮克斯不具备的行销渠道和相关产业链,我们会在全球倾力打造皮克斯品牌……这完全就是强强联合……” This work of doing all had actually completed in secret, Michael Eisner knows this point. Ryan knows this point similarly. 该做的工作其实私下里已经全都做好了,迈克尔?艾斯纳知道这一点。瑞恩同样知道这一点。 What a pity, if Disney really wants to swallow Pixar completely, that must have the ample reason and price touches him. 可惜,如果迪士尼真想完完全全吞下皮克斯,那就要有足够的理由和代价来打动他。 If they want to control stock simply, that is the terrible business, but with the Michael Eisner character and attitude, this is possible? 如果他们只是想要简单控股的话,那才是麻烦事,但以迈克尔?艾斯纳的性格和作风,这怎么可能呢? Disney has to want Pixar urgently, has previous generation related memory him to be naturally clear. For the maximum benefit, Walt Disney definitely does not only want to attain the holding power, certainly will make Pixar its wholly-owned subsidiary! 迪士尼有多么迫切想要得到皮克斯,有着前世相关记忆的他自然清楚。为了利益最大化,华特迪士尼肯定不会只想拿到控股权,一定会让皮克斯成为它的全资子公司! When Ryan is thinking these, the shareholder on the scene had started the vote. 就在瑞恩想着这些的时候,在场的股东已经开始了表决。 I agreed!” “我同意!” A Pixar's founders of Ed? Qamrul and John Lasseter nodded, then settles Drew? Stanton and Peter? Doug these two Pixar's cores also agreed to the merger and acquisition proposition of Disney. 皮克斯的创始人之一艾德?卡姆尔和约翰?拉赛特先后点了头,接着安德鲁?斯坦顿和彼得?道格特这两位皮克斯的核心也同意了迪士尼的并购提议。 The demonstration that all these are clear about, just like all acquisitions, the shareholders' meeting former merger had been doing the long-term a lot of work in secret, definitely reached the relevant agreement with these core personnel of Disney. 这一切都清楚的显示,如同所有并购案一样,股东大会前并购方已经在私下里做了长期大量的工作,肯定跟迪士尼的这些核心人员达成了相关协议。 Several private investors also expressed support. Although their stocks and opinions can ignore. 几个散户同样表示支持。虽然他们的股份和意见可以忽略不计。 We......” “我们……” On behalf of that several of wall street investment Organization, discussed a small meeting in a low voice, looked at Ryan of lonely sitting near board, we agreed!” 代表华尔街投资机构的那几位,低声商议了一小会,又看了孤单的坐在会议桌边的瑞恩一眼,“我们同意!” The Michael Eisner corners of the mouth are hanging the happy expression is getting more and more thick, handles this group of vampires in secret is not the easy matter, that group of people in Wall Street, who can bring a bigger income for them. Whom they will certainly support! 迈克尔?艾斯纳嘴角挂着的笑意越来越浓,私下里搞定这帮吸血鬼可不是容易的事,华尔街的那帮人,谁能为他们带来更大的收益。他们肯定会支持谁! Matter almost defers to his preinstall the direction to walk, Michael Eisner looked at Ryan, seems very tranquil, only then the look of that twinkle is demonstrating accidental/surprised and surprised. 事情几乎按照他预设的方向在走,迈克尔?艾斯纳看了看瑞恩,似乎很平静,只有那闪烁的眼神显示着其中的意外和吃惊。 More accidental also in behind! 更意外的还在后面呢! Did he look to Nicole on chairman position? Kidman. So long as she took a stand, that supported the stock of Disney to have the overwhelming superiority. 他不禁看向了董事长位置上的妮可?基德曼。只要她表态,那支持迪士尼的股份就占据了绝对优势。 I agreed!” “我同意!” This is the voice of woman exceptionally is obviously chilly, does not bring to smuggle any sentiment. 这明显是女人的声音异常清冷,不带夹带任何的感情。 Ryan shifted to that side Nicole, the mouth that opens slightly and stares in the big eye, brings surprised that cannot be concealing. 瑞恩转向了妮可那边,稍稍张开的嘴巴和瞪大的眼睛中,带着掩饰不住的惊讶。 Surprised similarly also has the person who on the scene does not know the circumstances of the matter, on their faces the inconceivable look one receives presently, how many retail hearts in some thinks, Ryan really can sell out Pixar? 惊讶的同样还有在场不知情的人,他们脸上不可思议的神色一现即收,有几个散户心中不禁想到,难道说瑞恩真要卖掉皮克斯? Saw being startled that the opposite party that cannot conceal, Michael Eisner felt suddenly carefree, from 19 95 to the present, is suspended a foul odor that in his heart saves, finally vented part. 见到对方那掩饰不住的吃惊,迈克尔?艾斯纳忽然感觉到了畅快,从95年到现在,他心中积攒的被人摆了一道的恶气,终于发泄了一部分。 Definitely only then part, his present goal is Pixar, behind also has a long fleeing list, for example Jenkins film company...... 肯定只有一部分,他的现在的目标是皮克斯,后面还有一长窜名单呢,比如詹金斯影业…… The past from Michael Eisner this angle, Nicole? Kidman vision sagging, cold looks like the ice to be the same, two rows of silver white teeth closely are nipping the lip, does not endure probably, is more like the hatred. 迈克尔?艾斯纳这个角度看过去,妮可?基德曼目光下垂,冷的就像是冰一样,两排银白的牙齿正紧紧咬着下嘴唇,既像是不忍,更像是痛恨。 If not the situation not to and self-contained status, Michael Eisner really wants to smile, what ratio has to encounter the betrayal of most own person to attack the person? 如果不是场合不对以及自持身份,迈克尔?艾斯纳真的想笑出来,有什么比遭遇最亲的人的背叛更能打击人呢? I......” Ryan deeply inspire, as if returned to normal, I did not agree!” “我……”瑞恩深深吸了口气,似乎恢复了平静,“我不同意!” Everyone's vision fell on the body of Ryan, this reply expectation of Michael Eisner, if can handle Ryan Jenkins simply, rather looked down on him. 所有人的目光都落在了瑞恩的身上,这个回答不出迈克尔?艾斯纳的预料,如果这么简单就能搞定瑞恩?詹金斯,也未免太小瞧他了。 I must go back to prepare «Lord of the Rings» preview ceremony.” Ryan stood suddenly, deeply looked at Nicole one, today arrived here......” “我还要回去准备《魔戒》的首映式。”瑞恩忽然站了起来,深深看了妮可一眼,“今天就到这里吧……” Saying, him was shifting to Michael Eisner. Nods gently, anything had not said. 说着,他转向了迈克尔?艾斯纳。轻轻点了点头,却什么也没有说。 „The ratio plays «Pianist» simply must take the trouble with effort!” “简直比出演《钢琴家》还要费心费力!” Like this thinking, Ryan was leaving Pixar's office building, walks toward Jenkins film company of not far away. 这样想着,瑞恩离开了皮克斯的办公大楼,向着不远处的詹金斯影业走去。 He has not gone out far, George there mobile phone rang, after the bodyguard mister answered, handed over. Michael Eisner.” 他还没走出多远,乔治那里的手提电话就响了,保镖先生接听之后,递了过来。“迈克尔?艾斯纳。” This world is so always marvelous, once operation target because of benefit quarrel, because of benefit close relation in one. 这个世界总是如此奇妙,曾经的合作对象因为利益反目,又因为利益紧密的联系在了一起。 „Can Ryan, chat the meeting in secret?” 瑞恩,能私下里聊会吗?” Makes in the call the self-satisfied sound, the Ryan corners of the mouth to hang up the ridicule that was not easy to detect, Michael. You thought that...... has this necessity?” 听着电话里志得意满的声音,瑞恩嘴角挂上了不易察觉的讥讽,“迈克尔。你觉得……有这个必要吗?” Issue must be solved, the one who continues the injury is Pixar, what loss is your benefit.” “问题总要解决,继续下去伤害的是皮克斯,损失的是你的利益。” That...... good, Jenkins film company behind has an old cafe.” “那……好吧,詹金斯影业的后面有一家老咖啡馆。” Returned to Jenkins film company, Ryan to inquire under about «Lord of the Rings» preview ceremony preparation, this arrived at that old cafe, walked. Michael Eisner has waited there. 回到詹金斯影业,瑞恩询问了下关于《魔戒》首映式的准备情况,这才来到了那家老咖啡馆,走进去的时候。迈克尔?艾斯纳已经等在了那里。 The boss in coffee shop is a smart person, after having gotten up the coffee, hid on own initiative behind. 咖啡店的老板是个聪明人,上过咖啡后,就主动躲进了后面。 Ryan......” 瑞恩……” Sits before the coffee table, Kohl? The appearance that Eisner cherishes the memory of the past events, or the stance of victor, how many years we have not to sit together has drunk the coffee?” 坐在咖啡桌前,克尔?艾斯纳一副缅怀往事的模样,或者说胜利者的姿态,“我们有多少年没坐在一起喝过咖啡了?” 95 years later.” “95年之后吧。” When, what situation, should make what to serve the matter of the status and benefit. Ryan grasps unusual is proper, he looks at opposite Disney tyrant, at that time should in your office, the discussion reorganize «Brave Game».” 什么时间,什么样的场合,应该做什么样符合自己身份和利益的事情。瑞恩把握的非常到位,他看着对面的迪士尼暴君,“当时应该是在你的办公室里,讨论改编《勇敢者的游戏》。” Then, he shakes the head, Michael, had the words to speak frankly.” 接着,他摇了摇头,“迈克尔,有话直说好了。” In Pixar's transfer of share rights your hand to Disney.” Michael Eisner said own goal directly. “把你手中皮克斯的股权转让给迪士尼。”迈克尔?艾斯纳直接说出了自己的目的。 „Do you think this possibility?” Ryan smiled suddenly. And has the light ridicule, „, if this matter, necessity that we have not discussed.” “你认为有这种可能吗?”瑞恩忽然笑了。其中带着淡淡的讥讽,“如果是这件事的话,我们没有谈下去的必要了。” Ryan, you are a smart person.” Slowly coffee. Michael Eisner at a moderate pace saying, thinks that you should be able to see, including Nicole and Ed and the others, they had reached the preliminary transfer agreement with Disney, even in 42% the stocks without your hand, Disney can still attain the holding power.” 瑞恩,你是个聪明人。”缓缓品了口咖啡。迈克尔?艾斯纳不紧不慢的说道,“想必你应该能够看出,包括妮可和艾德等人在内,他们已经跟迪士尼达成了初步转让协议,就算没有你手中百分之四十二的股份,迪士尼依然能拿到控股权。” You want incessantly is the holding power.” Heard the Nicole name, the hand of Ryan closely gripped the coffee cup flood white, the knuckle of prominence slightly. “你们想要的不止是控股权吧。”听到妮可的名字,瑞恩的手紧紧握住了咖啡杯,突起的指节微微泛白。 Michael Eisner smiles, intends to alleviate under suddenly the tension-filled atmosphere, this point I acknowledged that but don't forget, you do not have the floating capital now, resists Disney with what? Said you do want to give up Manchester United? Couldn't that 62% stock find to take over the person in a short time? But 500 million pounds the big number, our Disney can provide this sum of money for you......” 迈克尔?艾斯纳笑了笑,有意缓解了下陡然紧张的气氛,“这一点我承认,但别忘了,你现在没有流动资金了,拿什么来对抗迪士尼?还是说你想放弃曼联?想必那62%的股份短时间内也找不到接手人吧?五亿英镑可是大数目,我们迪士尼能为你提供这笔钱……” „The matter about Nicole, I am sorry.” Does not wait for the Ryan opens the mouth, he continues saying that I believe that you won't definitely make her the target of United States attack? Too was so cruel to a woman......” “关于妮可的事情,我很抱歉。”不等瑞恩开口,他继续说道,“我相信,你肯定不会让她成为全美抨击的对象吧?那样对一个女人太残忍了……” both sides are the smart people, some words were needless to say was too clear. 双方都是聪明人,有些话不用说的太明白。 The sky blue eye narrowed a line, Ryan looked like a beast of prey that selected the person to bite, finally he loosened slowly that hand that is grasping the cup. 天蓝色的眼睛眯成了一条线,瑞恩就像是头择人而噬的猛兽,最终他缓缓松开了握着杯子的那只手。 Incessantly is this.” Michael Eisner looks like plays jokes upon the prey the hunter general, threw a series of words, Ed? Qamrul, does John Lasseter, settle Drew? Stanton, Peter? Doug, they had reached the agreement with me, if merges the failure, Disney will give up Pixar comprehensively, buys out the contract for them, they will join the Disney animation section, I believe, by their position and relations, is willing to follow them to join the core personnel of Disney at the appointed time to be definitely not infrequent......” “不止是这样。”迈克尔?艾斯纳就像是戏耍猎物的猎人一般,又扔出了一系列的话,“艾德?卡姆尔,约翰?拉赛特,安德鲁?斯坦顿,彼得?道格特,他们已经与我达成了协议,如果并购失败,迪士尼将全面放弃皮克斯,为他们买断合同,他们会加入迪士尼动画部,我相信,以他们的地位和关系,到时愿意跟随他们加入迪士尼的核心人员肯定不在少数……” Even...... will be over half!” Michael Eisner presses on step by step, lost these people, Pixar or Pixar? At the appointed time Pixar's stock price will fall the trough, how much money can the stock in your hand also value?” “甚至……会超过一半!”迈克尔?艾斯纳步步紧逼,“失去了这些人,皮克斯还是皮克斯吗?到时皮克斯的股价会滑落低谷,你手中的股份还能值多少钱?” Without a trace that the previous sharpness vanishes, Ryan fell into thoroughly silent. 先前的锋锐消失的无影无踪,瑞恩彻底陷入了沉默中。 Okay under consideration, Ryan.” “好好考虑下吧,瑞恩。” Michael Eisner went out of the cafe, the evening sunlight has not had unexpectedly brightness, the opposite Jenkins film company office building was full of the attraction. 迈克尔?艾斯纳走出了咖啡馆,傍晚的阳光竟是从没有过的灿烂,对面詹金斯影业的办公楼充满了吸引力。 He believes, facing the dual pressures of sentimental and benefit, Ryan will certainly make the wise choice. 他相信,面对感情和利益的双重压力,瑞恩一定会作出明智的选择。
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