Chapter 190

Chapter 190 AMC TV reform with President Pei

Since Abe joined Wall Street.

It can be said that he and the Wall Street giants are always in a state of innocence.

The majority of its assets come from international markets.

Mainly in the foreign exchange market, precious metal futures market and international crude oil market.

His investment in these places. It is also operated through Wall Street giants.

Just interest and commission.

Over the past year, Wall Street giants may have made hundreds of millions of dollars.

Not to mention, he also happened to keep track of the money flow.

It also caused many other Wall Street giants to drink soup. From the beginning, he created an impression of Wall Street.

is the second Peter Lynch...

Honest and well-behaved, is a model of a happy, money-making image for everyone.

But of course, Abel doesn't want to be the next Peter Lynch.

What's so great about being a stock angel?

I decided to retire at the age of 40. What does that mean?

He wants to be himself.

He also wants to become one of the giants, if not the strongest.

He wants to start his own business.

This is why it gave a high and scary quote during the investment reception on the 15th of last month. This offer is intended to keep people away.

Although he later made a significant gambling arrangement.

However, no fool is willing to agree with his assessment.

This also gave him a follow-up plan for the second phase.

He started his own business.

Abel rose to become the boss of a medium-sized commercial bank through mergers and acquisitions. The first ones are fine.

Later, he had his own bank.

Here's why Wall Street giants can't stand it.

Because Abel has his own bank.

This means that on Wall Street, it is difficult to track Abel's capital flows at will. This also means that Abel earns the Wall Street giant a lot of commissions and profits.

may disappear in the future.

In their eyes, a future cash cow of very high quality, the second Peter Lynch.

In fact, I wanted to be their type.

Then, the treatment he received from these Wall Street giants was understandably different. He begins to be considered a man, begins to be hostile.

This is why the entire Wall Street started to become somewhat hostile towards him.

But in reality, this kind of hostility is not hostility.

Because any giant has established a foothold on Wall Street.

All of Wall Street is treated with this attitude. Simply put, all the giants on Wall Street.

will be hostile to other Wall Street giants. This hostility is consistent and "fair."

Whether it's Abel, Goldman Sachs or Lehman, the treatment is the same.

This is the hostility and pressure that any company or individual aspiring to become a Wall Street giant must endure. No one can avoid it.

The time has come to the thirtieth day.

There are only two days left until the year 2000.

Smith Capital used a $21 billion credit line from three banks.

Although there is still an unused credit limit of 20 billion USD. But the floating loss on Smith's capital account reached $250 million.

In other words, Smith Capital lost $250 million in two days.

Some Smith Capital employees in the sanctuary state balked.

But their boss insisted on selling short.

Only invest money in USD/JPY restricted list. As employees, including David Mellon.

At this time, they did not dare to persuade the boss.

You can only meet the boss if you have any preparation left.

But their boss left the Smith building on the 30th.

Abel, who was supposed to be present to monitor the transaction. Appeared at the headquarters of the American classic movie cable channel.

It is also the home of AMC TV, one of the United States' cable television channels.

AMC Television Channel was originally one of the television stations controlled by Rainbow Media Holding Group.

But about a month ago.

It was acquired by AB Smith Entertainment, owned by Abel. amc television network has officially become a wholly owned subsidiary of ab smith entertainment.

Become Abel's company.

This also means that AMC TV has also become a sister company of MGM.

Having troubled AMC for years, the problem of not having a good source of movies has been brushed aside.

MGM has a library of more than 3,000 movies and more than 4,000 episodes of television series. According to the respective tariffs and regulations, the AMC television channel is allowed to be used.

Previously, AMC, which was once "poor" and had to broadcast black and white movies, suddenly became "rich".

AMC management also immediately adjusted the development direction of the TV channel at the request of AB Smith Entertainment.

amc TV, began broadcasting MGM's most popular films.

This attracted a large audience and a small number of commercials began appearing on television. The ratings have increased by more than 5% in a month as the series and movies are relatively new on the network.

Today Abel appeared at the headquarters of AMC television channel.

He was naturally prepared.

Abel just came to the company not long ago.

announced the firing of AMC's original CEO, Man Lester. On behalf of the president, Abel named the old television channel HBO.

At HBO, Richard Plepler, senior deputy liaison and advisor to the CEO.

Leave it to Richard Plepler, the new CEO of AMC television.

Richard Plepler is a capable man.

In parallel time and space, he is known as the father of HBO. Before becoming CEO of HBO.

HBO is just one of many premium cable channels in the United States.

After Richard Plepler took office, HBO began its journey to becoming an industry giant.

"The Black D Family", "Game of Thrones", etc., HBO's most popular dramas.

Both stem from Richard Plepler's tenure as CEO. This time Abel did the same.

It's like poaching people on the Mickey Mouse Disney side.

He recruited Richard Plepler from HBO with a higher salary and higher position.

And there's Richard Plepler, the new CEO of AMC.

At AMC, too, there are a series of other personnel appointments. Just this morning, it can be said that Abel destroyed the original management mechanism of the AMC television network.

The few former executives who remained were also adjusted or placed on probation.

Even though Abel did.

AMC TV channel will have to pay more than $20 million in severance costs, i.e. redundancy costs.

But this also made AMC television station management, and the whole situation, suddenly become much colder. At the new management meeting, Abel makes some demands.

"First request, I want AMC to have "three new ones" every year from now on!

"New Three, refers to a television series with a single episode that has a budget of $3 million. AMC Television broadcasts at least three television shows per year."

"The second requirement goes beyond streaming movies and TV shows."

"AMC will expand into other areas of programming. Like reality TV."

"By the way, this time I asked someone to find a retired British soldier."

"He's also an adventurer, his name is Bear Grylls and he's publishing a book."

"I plan to have AMC adapt a wilderness survival adventure reality show for this adventurer!"

"Specifically how, let the script writing department and producers of AMC television station submit the plan!"

Abel makes multiple requests at once.

Finally, he found himself in front of the new management of the AMC television channel, not daring to say a word. He said something that made them very happy.

"In addition to these requests, I will inject $200 million into AMC TV next year."

"This is the startup capital I gave you. I hope you can give me a passing score!"

Let's put these demands aside and ignore the promise of a $200 million capital injection.

Abel left as quickly as he arrived. He quickly left the meeting room.

Let AMC TV's new management take a look at themselves in the boardroom.

Finally, the new general manager, Richard Plepler, stepped in to resolve the situation.

"cough cough cough"

Richard Plepler coughed and cleared his throat.

"Boss' request, everyone obviously heard it."

"I won't say nonsense. I think everyone should have heard too much about our dear Mr. Abel Smith in the press. »

"Then let me say a few words, just a few words."

"."

These few words from Richard Plepler.

It took more than an hour to talk.

Waited more than an hour later.

AMC TV channel, new manager just left the office.

It was almost noon. Richard Plepler is on HBO's side and is one of the best at the moment.

There were at least five or six people in front of the CEO.

Although before that was the growth momentum and potential of HBO.

Much better than AMC.

At the same time, HBO is backed by Time Warner, the entertainment giant. But AMC is currently not much worse than HBO!

Powered by MGM.

Plus, AMC is backed by Abel Smith's super golden bullet.

Richard Plepler is confident that he will develop it better.

Absolutely no worse than his original employer, HBO!

Richard Plepler, full of enthusiasm, headed toward his new office, which he was still cleaning out.

He met an AMC employee in the conference room halfway and was greeting a stranger who looked like a soldier in a green uniform. How can there be soldiers in the company?

Richard Plepler was curious, the general manager couldn't help but approach.

Then he knew.

Dressed in military green, a young man looked like a soldier, his name was Bear Grylls.

Bear Grylls recipients are all employees of the company's production department. The two sides discussed that AMC TV would next show a wilderness survival adventure show specifically designed for Bear Grylls.

This made Richard Pleppler's heart flutter.

Dear Mr. New General Director, but I remember being present at the previous meeting.

Among the boss's few speeches, he specifically mentioned young Bear Grylls.

Richard Pleppler thought. That means this Bear Grylls.

Either you have a relationship with the boss or you know him.

Or Bear Grylls really was something special, and the boss took a liking to him one way or another.

Thinking of this, new CEO of AMC.

He smiled and sat down in front of a somewhat nervous Bear Grylls. He discussed the matter with Bear Grylls and the company's reality television production department.

On Abel's side.

After resolutely resolving the reform of the AMC television channel and appointing new personnel.

He returned to the Smith Building.

This time, USD/JPY short selling has been going on since Abel arrived on Wall Street. The most serious confrontation with Wall Street.

After founding his own company, he could no longer borrow capital from other giants at will.

It's not impossible to use it.

The cost will be a bit high and there will be monitoring, which may affect the results.

I don't want to start again. At least not this time.

Therefore, this investment means it will be like other giants of Wall Street investment banks.

Only through its own funds.

Or fight the market with money from its own friendly commercial bank.

Smith Building, trading floor on the third floor. Abel looked at the data on the wall of screens.

The above shows the current real-time USD/JPY exchange rate.

Stable around 107,500.

In other words, for the past two days he has been selling short and feeling lonely.

USD/JPY has never been truly empty and it has been held by the bulls. This resulted in a loss of approximately $350 million for Smith Capital.

In other words, he went to AMC TV.

He owes $100 million.

The foreign exchange market has huge risks.

At this time, David Mellon is the person who has the most faith in himself. a little hesitant.

David couldn't help but whisper to him:

"This is not good. From what I can find, Merrill Lynch, Lehman, Morgan Stanley, Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and a bunch of other investment banks are buying USD/JPY."

This news did not surprise Abel.

What was extremely surprising was that he had not heard the name Goldman Sachs among the names of these investment banks.

"Where is Goldman Sachs?" » Abel asked. David Mellon shook his head and said:

"Goldman Sachs's words. Either they did it too secretly and successfully, I didn't detect or feel it. Or Goldman Sachs didn't finish the job this time."

"The first case is unlikely. The investment banks are all gone and they're not hiding it. It's absurd that Goldman Sachs would go to such lengths to hide it."

Hearing David say that, Abel frowned: "You mean, Goldman Sachs isn't done yet this time?"

"That is a possibility. But the precedent is there too. Or Goldman waits whenever he wants."

David said: "In short, we can't take this lightly. Goldman Sachs can't seem to let this go."

Abel nodded, he thought so too.

The smoke bomb he asked David Mellon to release last time.

Those eager to take the bait were Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers. This time Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers were not absent as usual.

There is no reason for Goldman Sachs to be absent.

"OWNER." David said gently:

"To be honest, I'm a little nervous right now. I lost $350 million. Look, now it's $380 million."

"You do not believe me?" Abel replied. David said firmly and immediately: "Believe it!

Abel's investment experience over the past year.

David had long developed the habit of blind obedience.

This time it's a bit of a loss. This is the first time Smith Capital has lost so much.

David begins to doubt life a little. But when Abel wanted to ask this question, David still answered decisively.

"Alright?" Abel patted him on the shoulder.

"Trust me, brother. In finances, I am God."

"It's up to you, as long as it doesn't exceed 107,800, or drops to 107,200, you don't need to notify me."

"With the current amount and transfer speed, continue to buy short positions."

"As soon as you reach these two warning lines, please notify me immediately."

"Do you understand?"

The boss gave such a direct order.

Although David Mellon did not understand, he still chose to resolutely do it. "Understand." David said.

Abel smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

Finally, I watched the USD/JPY quote on the screen for a while.

I affirm that my "talent" has not changed.

He left the Smith Building in peace. Arriving at the parking lot in front of the building, Abel noticed that it was snowing again in New York.

New York started in November this year and it snowed for nearly a month by mid-December.

Ten days have passed since December 20th and there has been no snowfall in between.

Today it started snowing again.

This means the weather will get cold again. Abel shook his head, he knew January would be the coldest time in New York.

If it weren't for the Smith Building, he wouldn't be able to leave now.

Now he probably has to go to Los Angeles to escape the cold.

Although it didn't snow much at that time, he was also worried that the snow would get heavier midway through.

Taking a helicopter like that is much more risky. As a safety precaution, he chose to drive to Manhattan.

Thinking so, he got into the Cadillac STS in the middle of the convoy.

The motorcade leaves the Smith Building in the snow.

after an hour.

He appeared on the eighteenth floor of the Carnegie Hill Building, where he had not returned for a long time. Here it is, with a 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom luxury apartment that has an interior area of ​​7,500 square meters.

The ground floor of the apartment is on Fifth Avenue and across the street is Central Park.

It is snowing heavily.

The entire Central Park is dyed white.

Viewed from the eighteen-story building, it is very beautiful. In the warm living room of the apartment.

When Abel appeared.

Anne Hathaway is not pictured, holding a large tub of potato chips, lying on the sofa in the "Ge You Lie" position watching TV.

Abel noticed that the station she was watching was AMC Cable.

The AMC TV was showing what appeared to be an old "007" movie. She seemed very enamored with the sound of Jinna opening the door to let Abel in.

She heard nothing about it.

Kinna was about to call him but was stopped by Abel.

Abel stopped, signaled Jinna not to bother Annie, and asked Jinna to go to a small room next door.

Gina Korshunova, one of the former members of the Swallow group, in her forties, is feeling a bit nervous. Does the boss not care about me? ]

[I'm in my forties. ]

[But it's not impossible. When I was young, I was also very beautiful!]

Maybe the boss just likes this? ]

With such an "uncomfortable" mentality. Jin Na followed the boss and went to the small room.

When she realized it.

The only person who entered the small room was Abel.

There are also two male bodyguards, Edward and Johnson.

She breathed a sigh of relief. With the boss's extremely intense desire for monopoly.

There were other men in the room.

This means that the boss should not care about him.

Jin Na was a little annoyed by this: [When my mother was young, she was really a flower]!

Then Jinna heard her boss say to her:

"Jinna, I remember the information that you came from the Sakha Republic before, right?

Jin Na's heart was pounding, not understanding why the boss suddenly asked this.

But she still nodded honestly: "Yes.

(end of this chapter)