Golden Dawn Entertainment Group.
At this moment, Alexander, Kyle's chief assistant, was reporting on his work.
"Boss, as of yesterday, you repatriated $740 million in cash from the United States during the Asian financial crisis. Of that, $380 million was used to inject capital into Standard Bank of California and purchase physical gold, and $20 million was used to expand Standard Bank of California's new branches."
"Of the remaining $440 million in cash, $125 million was used to purchase 2.7% of Apple shares from the Environmental Defence Fund."
"Subsequently, in accordance with your instructions, we continued to acquire Apple's outstanding shares on the market, spending a total of $110 million in cash to acquire another 1.02% of Apple's shares."
"In other words, as of yesterday, you owned a total of 3.72% of Apple's non-voting shares."
As Alexander reports his work step by step, Kyle now has a clearer understanding of his personal assets.
After paying taxes on the $1 billion in cash he brought back from the Asian financial crisis, the remaining $740 million in cash was basically used up.
Recapitalised Standard Bank of California for $400 million;
Acquired 3.72% of Apple shares for $235 million;
In January and February, he invested a lot of cash in the stock market, buying shares of Internet companies such as Cisco, Microsoft, Dell, and HP, spending $85 million;
"Um."
Kyle nodded and asked, "So, of the $740 million in my personal account, only $20 million is left?"
"Yes, boss," Alexander responded.
Kyle, who got a positive answer, sighed repeatedly for a while.
Once upon a time, he had to worry about the mortgage for a 70-square-meter house, but now, in just less than a few months, he has spent more than 700 million US dollars in cash, and it is still not enough, even for investment.
"Life's circumstances are so unpredictable!"
In addition, although there is less than $20 million left of the $740 million in funds, the cash in Kyle's personal account is more than this amount.
Just from the films produced by Page Pictures every year, Kyle's personal salary as a nominal producer is a considerable income.
Some people may say, Man, aren't you just pouring money from your left hand to your right hand?
That's right!
But, this is all for tax avoidance and financial clarity!
For example, in early October, he bought a 15% stake in McAfee Antivirus, a $10 million expenditure that also came from Kyle's personal account.
The company that took away 20% of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) was the UPN television network's corporate account;
"A company is a company, and an individual is an individual!"
This is the law followed by American capitalists.
Kyle has always adhered to this principle and handled his personal and company finances properly.
In the following period of time.
Kyle asked Alexander again about the progress of the investment.
"Boss, there is only one major investment project that you are still paying attention to, and that is Under Armour Sports Company," said Alexander.
Under Armour Sporting Goods Company?
Kyle did not forget it because he was busy with work.
After all, in the future, even if it is far inferior to well-known sports brands such as Nike and Adidas, it is still a company with a market value of billions of dollars.
How could Kyle forget?
"Our former football star Kevin Plank is still holding on to Under Armour shares and won't let go?" Kyle sneered.
Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour,
Even though he is an athlete, he is smart and a shrewd person. Otherwise, he would not have created such a huge fortune when most athletes go bankrupt upon retirement.
In the previous few months, Kyle had appointed someone to convey the idea of investing in Under Armour to Kevin Plank, but was rejected without exception.
"This is my company, man!"
"What?"
"You said I lack funds?!"
"Listen here, man. Even if I drag Under Armour to hell, I won't sell a single share. Remember, this is my word!"
This is what Kevin Plank said when Kyle sent someone to his house for the first time.
...
However...
The second time Kyle sent someone to the door, the situation changed.
"Hey, please tell Mr. Page that Under Armour is my life's work and the passion of our generation of athletes."
"Hmm? Mr. Page can buy the shares, but the price must be negotiated. After all, I have poured my heart and soul into it. Well, it's like my child."
Oh shit!
Listen, this is so touching!
In fact, the meaning behind his words is only one thing - you have to pay more!
....
In the subsequent equity purchase negotiations, Kevin Plank fully demonstrated the duties of a greedy capitalist, asking for exorbitant prices time and time again.
Hard work and enthusiasm, that's all bullshit!
If you want to buy shares, that's great, but you'll have to pay a high price!
How can Kevin Plank still look like a silly football player?
Kyle did not indulge him for his exorbitant behaviour, but chose to leave him alone!
"You are a greedy capitalist, and our classmate Kyle is no worse than you."
Is it so easy to take Kyle's money?!
So, faced with Kyle's cold treatment, Kevin Plank, who was short of funds, had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the initiative to negotiate with Kyle's representatives for the development of Under Armour, and was willing to lower the price.
Now, he has come to my house three times on his own initiative!
"hehe!"
Kyle raised the corner of his mouth and smiled: "Alexander, see? In America, these days, if you have money, you are the boss. If you have money, you can do whatever you want!"
Alexander smiled but said nothing.
"Okay, man. Looking at the current situation, it's almost done. You tell that bastard Kevin Plank that he can get 45% of Under Armour's shares for $3 million." Kyle raised his hand.
"Okay, boss."
That's right, the amount of money is not much, only 3 million US dollars!
Compared to Kyle's previous lavish spending of hundreds of millions of dollars, it is just a small brother. However, Kyle will never compromise because of the amount of money.
"I can give you money, but you can't ask for too much!"
....
A few days later.
Casting and audition scene for the movie "Memento".
"Joaquin, congratulations. Your hard work has earned you the role of the leading actor in this film." Kyle said, shaking Joaquin's hand.
At that moment, Joaquin Phoenix was naturally very excited, "Thank you! Thank you, Mr. Page."
He is the actor who will be as good as Heath Ledger in playing the Joker in the future. Although he has appeared in many movies, he has never played the leading role in any of them.
What?
Didn't you say he was the leading actor in the movie "Wrong Turn" produced by Page Pictures?
hHehe
Man, the so-called hero in the movie "Wrong Turn" is just one of the protagonists in the ensemble. Moreover, the audience's attention is mainly focused on the ogre.
As for the other characters?
Sorry, not many viewers can remember even the male and female protagonists.
Kyle is quite impressed with the actor Joaquin Phoenix.
Not to mention his acting skills, just in terms of lifestyle, he is much better than his deceased brother River Phoenix, who was known as the "Hollywood Golden Boy".
At least Joaquin doesn't do drugs!
It is an extremely horrifying fact that 90% of male and female actors in the Hollywood entertainment industry are addicted to drugs.
Movie title: Memento
Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan;
Director: Christopher Nolan;
Producer: Kyle Page;
Actor: Joaquin Phoenix;
Actress: Jennifer Connelly;
Well, speaking of the actress Jennifer Connelly, Kyle chose her because of her acting skills and appearance. Of course, she also has a great figure.
This is a fact that Kyle verified personally.
It has to be said that Jennifer Connelly, who is now 27 years old and just gave birth to her first child a year ago, is really strong in some aspects of martial arts. Even Kyle, who has seen many big scenes, almost couldn't resist several times.