Listing on a stock exchange is both an honor and a validation for the vast majority of companies. When companies engage in public relations, those that are publicly traded typically highlight the distinction prominently. At the same time, going public means far more than just prestige; it translates directly into wealth. A company's true value only materializes—becoming visible and tangible—once its shares are publicly traded. Therefore, for the executives of a company about to go public, especially those holding equity, a successful IPO represents the ultimate achievement of both fame and fortune. With Golden Harvest now going public, given its scale, its key players were poised to become multi-millionaires overnight. Beyond that, having such a pedigree on one's resume meant that even if they ever decided to change jobs, landing another top-tier position would be effortless.
President Zhang Zhao, in particular, was on the cusp of becoming the chief executive of a corporate giant valued in the tens of billions, cementing his status as a renowned business leader across the entire business community of Huaxia. In the future, even if he chose to leave the film and television industry entirely, prominent corporations in other sectors seeking a chief executive would undoubtedly include him in their consideration. Liu Zhou could well understand the excitement gripping Zhang Zhao and the others; even he himself felt a thrill. And all of this was taking place on the Shanghai Stock E…
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