Huayu: Starting from intercepting Duan Yu

Chapter 242 Jessica's Offer of Marvel: What Her Fiancé Couldn't Satisfy...

"Xu, perhaps you could offer a price first and see."

Isaac said with a smile.

A deal worth at least 10 billion US dollars like this certainly wouldn't be offered up right away.

Previously, Xu Yi had simply asked Harvey to inquire whether Marvel was willing to sell.

"How about we acquire it for a market value of 20 billion US dollars, Mr. Isaac?"

Xu Yi thought for a moment and then said casually.

Marvel Entertainment's current market value is approximately 20 billion US dollars.

Although Iron Man, and other high-value copyrights, are not owned by Marvel.

However, the increased value of these copyrights also benefits Marvel.

Especially after Iron Man, a second-tier superhero, saw his value increase.

It also boosted the value of other second- and third-tier superheroes.

Meanwhile, in the previous life, Disney acquired Marvel in 09.

Back then, Marvel only had one more thing compared to now: the copyright to Iron Man.

But the copyright to Iron Man can't possibly be worth 20 billion US dollars.

Therefore, the price Disney paid for acquiring Marvel was definitely at a premium.

And it may have even been priced at a premium.

But today, Marvel is worth 20 billion US dollars.

It is still quite reasonable.

However, Marvel still has a lot of debt.

The largest of these liabilities was, of course, a $5.5 million loan from Merrill Lynch.

Fortunately, these loans were set up as a fund that can only be used for making movies and cannot be used casually.

To date, Marvel has only made one film, "The Incredible Hulk," which cost $1.5 million.

So in reality, they only owe Merrill Lynch 1.5 million US dollars.

In addition, there are other loans totaling approximately US$2 million.

These are all secured by various copyrights.

All of these can be found.

Based on this calculation, Marvel's current net market value is approximately US$16.5 billion.

Add another one, "The Incredible Hulk," which hasn't been released yet.

However, this price clearly did not satisfy Isaac.

“Xu, if it were only 20 billion US dollars, I think many people would be willing to buy it.”

Isaac immediately shook his head.

Since it's an acquisition, there must be a premium.

Just like poaching talent, you can't do it without raising salaries.

Moreover, the wage increase often needs to be very large to be attractive enough.

Therefore, he wasn't wrong to say that.

If Marvel Entertainment only sells for 20 billion US dollars.

Needless to say, many people want to buy it.

But there are definitely more than just one or two companies that are interested.

"20 billion US dollars is a lot. I can take on all of Marvel's debts to date, and I can pay all 20 billion US dollars in cash!"

Xu Yi also shook his head.

Everyone knows there's a big difference between wanting to buy and being able to afford it.

But there is a big difference between being able to afford it and how to buy it.

In his previous life, Disney acquired Marvel for a total of 42 billion US dollars.

However, only a small portion of it was in cash.

The rest are mostly Disney stock.

These stocks are subject to a lock-up period and cannot be sold casually.

Despite the surge in Disney's stock price after acquiring Marvel.

But besides Xu Yi, who else could know the future so clearly?

Therefore, cash is definitely more attractive than stocks!
Moreover, he is willing to take on all of Marvel's current debts.

That's equivalent to a premium of just over 10%.

Because "The Incredible Hulk" was able to recoup some of its costs.

"Xu, your wealth is truly astonishing, and I must say, you are incredibly shrewd!"

Isaac shook his head again.

He couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

This time it's not a rejection.

Instead, I'm a little unsure how to decide.

Xu Yi's offer did not meet his expectations.

However, it's not entirely unacceptable.

It's hardly an insulting offer.

But that's not the point.

The all-cash acquisition is incredibly tempting.

No one could resist so many dollars.

It is also rare for an individual or company to be able to come up with so much cash at once.

He personally owns approximately one-third of Marvel's shares.

That means he can get a whole 6.7 million US dollars!

That's enough for him to retire immediately!

Moreover, Xu Yi's willingness to assume the debt is equivalent to paying a premium.

This shows a lot of sincerity.

Even so, he couldn't possibly agree to Xu Yi's request immediately.

An acquisition of this scale cannot be finalized so easily.

He needs to go back and discuss it with the other shareholders and directors.

He simply has control over Marvel.

It does not mean that they have absolute control.

Besides, even if Xu Yi is sincere...

But if he could ask for more, he certainly wouldn't mind.

"I can't help it, I still prefer cash to other assets!"

Xu Yi said with a smile.

"I like cash too!"

Isaac nodded in strong agreement.

He continued, "Xu, thank you for your sincerity. I will convene a board meeting when I get back to discuss this matter with the other directors. I will contact you as soon as I have any news!"

He stood up and reached out his hand again.

His main objective today is to obtain Xu Yi's offer.

Now that his goal has been achieved, he naturally has to leave.

Besides, if they stay, it might interfere with Xu Yi's other plans, which would be bad.

Don't forget tonight is the Oscars dinner.

Although he is old, his nose is still in good condition.

How could he not smell the strong scent of women's perfume on Xu Yi!

"Then I'll wait for Mr. Isaac's good news!"

Xu Yi also stood up.

He also knew that this matter couldn't be settled immediately.

His willingness to make an offer was simply to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. He didn't intend to acquire Marvel immediately.

After all, taking out 20 billion US dollars in cash all at once would put a lot of pressure on him.

It's not that he doesn't have that much money.

Rather, there simply weren't that many dollars.

It's clearly not that easy to exchange Chinese dollars for US dollars.

Besides, he had no intention of doing so.

For him, it was enough for the Chinese currency to remain in China and be used there.

This way, it won't violate any rules.

This will also prevent people from saying in the future that he makes money domestically and spends it abroad.

But just then, Isaac was about to let go.

Xu Yi suddenly added, "If possible, I hope we can complete this deal before 'The Incredible Hulk' is released. It would be better for both of us, don't you think, Mr. Isaac?"

Although he might be able to spend less money after "The Incredible Hulk" is released.

However, compared to future returns, it's better to be more conservative.

The little bit of money saved is nothing at all.

"Uh...that's true!"

Isaac was taken aback.

But I realized it in the next second.

He said it with a slightly embarrassed tone.

Little did she know that Xu Yi had already seen through her little scheme.

But he didn't believe that Xu Yi had guessed it himself.

Rather, it was someone within their ranks who leaked the information.

He wasn't the only one who had seen the finished film of "The Incredible Hulk".

Then Isaac left in a hurry.

Xu Yi exchanged a few words with Harvey and then left.

Once he actually acquires Marvel, the news will definitely not be kept secret.

The acquisition amount, too, could not be kept secret.

So he didn't avoid Harvey.

At this moment, Harvey's eyes were already filled with surprise as he looked at him.

He clearly remembered that when Xu Yi wanted to film "Iron Man," he even had to take out a loan for more than 1 million US dollars.

Now, however, they can acquire a company without batting an eye, spending a full 20 ​​billion US dollars.

And it's all cash!

This speed at which he was making money had completely exceeded his expectations!
Even though he knew that Xu Yi had indeed made a lot of money in the past few years!
But I never expected that Xu Yi would earn so much!

Meanwhile, Xu Yi left the room.

Just as Isaac guessed, there were other things to do.

Besides Harvey, another person had texted him before.

The content is the same as Natalie's; both only have one room number.

So he did not return to the previous room.

Although he hadn't had enough of the experience of being with Scarlett and Natalie.

But there will be other opportunities in the future.

Or even if there's no chance, there's nothing to regret.

Then he went to the door of a room on the other side of the fourth floor.

There was also a "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging on the door.

Not only that, he could also hear two heartbeats coming from the room behind the door.

One of them is the sound of a normal person's heartbeat.

The other one's heartbeat was much weaker than that of a normal person.

He knocked on the door.

There was a sound of footsteps.

They lingered behind the door for a while longer.

He was clearly looking through the peephole in the door to observe what was happening outside.

Only after confirming it was him did they open the door.

And immediately a hand reached out from behind the door and quickly pulled him inside.

There's nothing we can do about it; if it were any other female celebrity...

Even if someone sees us, it's not a big deal.

But this female celebrity is different.

Because she is already engaged.

She's already pregnant.

That's right, the other person who texted him earlier was Jessica Alba!
And as soon as he entered the room, Jessica Alba rushed up to him and started unbuckling his belt!

While untying the shackles, she said quickly, "I don't have much time left, and when you came, no one else knew, right?"

Do you think I'd dare let anyone else know?

Xu Yi remained silent.

If it weren't for this kind of thing, it would be too exciting.

He experienced neither of his two lifetimes.

In addition, they are now living abroad.

The other party is a foreign female celebrity, so there's no need to worry about anything.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to keep the appointment.

Because this has absolutely crossed his usual moral bottom line!
"Ah."

Jessica Alba nodded and said nothing more.

She also knew that Xu Yi wouldn't make such a thing public.

Hollywood and the United States have very low standards.

However, this does not mean that there are no bottom lines at all.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Yi's belt was completely unbuckled.

Jessica Alba's eyes widened immediately.

His eyes were filled with surprise.

She and Natalie Portman had previously appeared on a show together.

During a backstage chat, we talked about Xu Yi.

I also learned from Natalie that Xu Yi is an Asian.

Their resources and combat strength are exceptionally formidable.

She didn't pay attention at the time.

But now that she's more than six months pregnant, her needs are already quite high.

Her fiancé couldn't satisfy her at all.

I happened to run into Xu Yi again today.

So much so that the desire in my heart could no longer be suppressed!
Looking at Xu Yi's expression, she immediately understood what he was thinking.

Her signature smile is famous all over the world.

But it's not convenient for her right now.

But this didn't stump her.

He pulled Xu Yi directly to the bedside.

Then she sat on the bed, raised her head, and looked at Xu Yi with a charming expression.

Xu Yi understood and immediately took a step forward.

He shut her down before she could say anything...

(End of this chapter)