7 Nuggets of University of Berkshire Hathaway (vol.17)

1. Buffett sells stocks in at least two ways.

2. In 1998, Buffett’s company acquired reinsurance giant General Re in a deal valued at $22 billion.

3. It was reasonable to trust Buffett is essential to the deal.

4. Berkshire is diluted to sell sporadic to holding Coca-Cola, Gillette, and American Express.

5. Ron Ferguson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Re, joined Berkshire’s Board of Directors.

6. Berkshire Hathaway was a mega-merger.

7. Clarify analysis of landmark transactions.