High-end business wars often only require simple skills.

Just like what Gu Miao did to Mardete Company, he didn't use any sophisticated conspiracy, he just simply bought people's hearts.

But that's enough.

Originally, Mardete Company had a large number of shareholders who fell in love with Wanbao and worshiped under Gu Miao's jeans. The only ones that old George could win over were those wavering shareholders.

If he can stabilize the morale of the military and win the support of these swing shareholders, then there is really nothing Gu Miao can do against him.

After all, these swing shareholders plus the equity held by Old George are enough to control the situation.

But the problem now for Mr. George is that he can only paint a picture and cannot stabilize the actual interests of other shareholders.

The movie "Dr. Night" had an investment of nearly 300 million, and the box office in its first week of release was only 34.7 million U.S. dollars. This is a very failed result.

Swing shareholders are representatives of major investment banks, banking or insurance giants. Their specialty is to add icing on the cake and add insult to injury.

When the Mardete company is prosperous, these people will naturally support George and obey him.

But when the company faces a huge crisis, these people are also the first to betray.

"Investment banks are approaching us."

Lao Zhang said with a smile: "They are willing to sell their shares in Mardete, but the condition must be based on the previous valuation."

"Promise them."

Gu Miao hesitated and said: "All the extra money has been spent, this premium is nothing."

After taking over the shares held by these investment banks, Wanbao's total shareholding has become equal to that of its founder, Mr. George.

This also means...

Mardete Company is about to have a new chairman, and old George, who has been alienated from his family, cannot continue to stay in that position no matter what.

Back then, Steve Jobs was kicked out of the company he founded, and today, George will experience the same thing.

the difference is.

After Jobs was kicked out, he could still win over a large number of supporters and eventually make a comeback, but George had no chance.

Gu Miao will not give him a chance to make a comeback. Once the Mardete company is in his hands, there is no chance that it will be taken back again.

Suppressing company founders, or even driving them away, is not uncommon around the world, and can even be said to be commonplace.

Founders who can truly control a company from beginning to end and take the company to the top of the world like a double horse are rare.

Most companies will be like the Mardete comics, because they are coveted by big companies, and finally go through some twists and turns, and the founder sadly withdraws, leaving others to take over.

Old George is quite lucky.

At least he holds about 24% of the shares of Mardete. Gu Miao will not do anything too extreme and will give him a chance to exit with dignity.

Willing to be decent is the best outcome.

If he doesn't want to show his face, then Gu Miao will help him face it. After all, he is really not qualified to fight Wanbao because he has betrayed all his relatives and can't do much with 24% of the shares.

"He is a smart man. I have noticed it very early. He will not fight to the end with us."

Gu Miao said firmly: "Old George is old after all. He has to think about his posthumous affairs. If you leave the show gracefully, you can leave some coffin books for yourself, but if you fight to the end, there will be nothing left."

He believed that Old George had understood the current situation.

If nothing else goes wrong, the internal battle over Mardete will come to an end before the movie "Dr. Night" is released.

If you do something you know you can't do, you are not a hero but a fool.

Old man George has been treacherous all his life, so he would not make such a low-level mistake.

After learning that Wanbao was suppressing "Dr. Night" and that Wanbao started the civil strife in the company, he quickly compromised.

Gu Miao is very good at reading people!

Old George was indeed very smart. He knew that there was no chance of winning through force at this time, so he simply made an offer and was willing to voluntarily withdraw from Mardete Company.

"No! This is mine..."

Old George relented, but his stupid son failed to see the situation clearly and became furious when he learned that Wanbao wouldn't give him any soup.

"You didn't keep your promise. You clearly promised that this part of the equity would be left to me..."

"I won't let you succeed, you treacherous guy, I will unite other shareholders to oppose the acquisition!"

"They won't listen to you." Gu Miao said nonchalantly, "A promise without a contract is just nonsense. Even if there is a contract, liquidated damages are not unaffordable."

Gu Miao taught this stupid rich second generation a hard lesson and made him understand the dangers of society.

Old George is also extremely disappointed with his son. How long has it been since then to still have such naive ideas?

No wonder it attracts wolves into the house!

Old George, who was extremely disappointed, silently made a plan. He would rather donate all the money he had after transferring his shares than leave a penny to this prodigal son.

…

The last day of March.

Mardete, a company far away in Hollywood, North America, held its latest board meeting.

Nantong serves as a director and is nominated as a candidate for the new chairman.

The voting results are clear at a glance.

Under the premise that Wanbao had completely penetrated and secured absolute controlling stake, Nantong was elected as the new chairman of Mardete Comics Company without any suspense.

The first thing he did after taking office was to announce his acceptance of Wanbao Comics' acquisition of Mardete Comics and submit it to the Commerce Department for review.

Under normal circumstances, this acquisition would most likely be rejected.

After all, in the North American comics market, Marlboro and Mardete are almost a monopoly, with the two occupying more than 78% of the market share.

Moreover, Wanbao Comics is a company from China, so no matter how you think about it, you know that this acquisition will not be approved.

But these are abnormal circumstances.

Even if the acquisition is not approved, Wanbao Comics has already acquired Mardete Comics Company, which means it will be executed first and then played.

Therefore.

This acquisition, which may be suspected of monopoly investigation, was approved with few obstacles.

However, as soon as the acquisition was completed, Lao Zhang told Gu Miao some bad news, that is, Wanbao's strong acquisition of Mardete Comics and its monopoly on American comics has aroused the dissatisfaction of many North American politicians.

Forget about Superman and Batman.

At this time, even Iron Man, Spider-Man, who are well-known in North America, and even Captain America, which has a special meaning, have fallen into the hands of Wanbao.

It’s strange that those gentlemen aren’t angry!

There are only a few superheroes in North America, and now they are all taken over by Wanbao. If Wanbao doesn't make some blood, I'm afraid he will inevitably be put on the back foot in the future.

"It doesn't matter, just let some blood flow."

Gu Miao, who has already grasped the core of the development of American comics in the next 20 years, does not mind letting go of some blood.

Like Captain America!

This guy may have to be transferred out. After all, he is too special. If he stays in Wanbao's hands, he will only become a "hot potato."

North American audiences were afraid that they would not be able to accept a US team produced by a Chinese company. Although they were reluctant to part with it, Gu Miao still chose to give up.

He has already taken the lion's share of the American comics market. If he doesn't give others some soup, I'm afraid they won't be able to play anymore and will be kicked off the table.

"It's not a big problem."

"Although we have to release a few characters such as Captain America, we have already mastered a large number of American comic superheroes and have the absolute initiative."

Gu Miao couldn't hide her smile and said: "In the next 20 years, Wanbao Comics and Wanbao Pictures will not have to worry."

20 years is considered too young.

The current foundation of Wanbao Comics is roughly equivalent to the combination of DC and Marvel. Not to mention dominating for 20 years, I am afraid it will not be difficult to dominate for 40 years.

The success of the American comic strategy finally relaxed Gu Miao's tense nerves.

At least he doesn't have to worry now that one day Wanbao won't be able to survive without original works.

But this is only the North American market.

Here in Asia, you have to watch Gundam!

Superheroes are an entire industry chain in North America, and comics, animations, movies and peripherals are all popular.

But in Asia, only movies and animations have a certain appeal for superheroes.

Other influences?

Let’s not talk about the whole world, at least it is not very good in Asia. I can only say that it is better than ordinary works.

In the final analysis, Asian audiences do not have that deep affection for superheroes, and their obsession is not that strong.

Therefore, Gu Miao has not relaxed because of the achievement of the American comic strategy, and will not despise the work "Mobile Suit Gundam" because of this.

The Manpower Edition of Gundam Animation is not a pure 0079 series, but incorporates some subsequent sequels.
To be continued...