:18:02
We've never seen a man like that.
:18:04
He's like something out of a comic book.
:18:06
So they say.
:18:07
- Hello, Kate.
- Jorgy.
:18:11
Thanks for coming.
:18:12
Doesn't she look splendid?
:18:14
I have to be back in the city by 5.
Would you mind if we get right down to it?
:18:18
You're in charge, Kate.
:18:21
Given that someone is interested
in moving in on you...
:18:23
...you've no choice
but to protect yourself.
:18:25
You have some options.
:18:27
For openers, I recommend changing
your state of incorporation...
:18:30
...from Rhode Island to Delaware.
- Why Delaware?
:18:33
That's a good idea.
Strong anti-takeover legislation in Delaware.
:18:36
And that way we're not playing dead.
:18:39
- Who the hell is playing dead?
- You have to protect yourself.
:18:42
- By running away to Delaware?
- Jorgy, it's only on paper.
:18:45
This company was founded in Rhode Island.
It will remain in Rhode Island.
:18:50
I'm talking about Delaware, not Nairobi.
Come on.
:18:54
I own 2O percent of this company.
:18:56
The board owns another 5,
the employees another 5 percent.
:19:00
That's 3O percent.
Now, how can this man get control?
:19:03
What do you want? Do you want me
to negotiate a deal or not?
:19:06
But there's no deal to be made.
:19:08
He's knocking at your door.
:19:10
If you don't answer it,
it's the same as inviting him in.
:19:12
Listen to her, Jorgy.
:19:14
There's no deal to be made
with predators.
:19:17
You kill it, or it kills you.
:19:19
Well, what do you suggest?
:19:21
Make it worth his while to leave.
:19:23
How? How? What do you mean?
:19:24
Pay him off.
Buy him out at a profit.
:19:27
It's greenmail, Jorgy,
but it's done all the time.
:19:30
- It's terrorism, and I won't do it!
- We have other options, don't we?
:19:33
Well, you're gonna lose your company.
:19:35
Like hell I am.
:19:37
You, as they say in the street,
are in play.
:19:41
Garfield put you there.
:19:43
And now I'm here as your lawyer.
:19:46
Isn't that a hell of an irony?
:19:49
Me trying to save your company.
:19:52
Well, I can do it.