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Fact of the Week:
If you cut a hole in a net, you end up with fewer holes.
HT: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Greg Abel Becomes A US Citizen
BNSF Just Had It’s Safest Year in History
800 MW Solar Project in Iowa by BHE
First Fatal Crash in NetJets’ History - Since 1986!
Progressive Overtakes State Farm for #1 (GEICO at #3)
This Week in Berkshire History
Another quiet stretch in Berkshire’s history. I’ll be on vacation next week, so here’s the following week’s history. Happy 20th BRK-versary IMC!
June 30, 2005: Berkshire acquires Medical Protective Company from a subsidiary of General Electric, paying $825 million in cash.
July 1, 1991: H.H. Brown acquired.
July 1, 2014: Berkshire completes its cash rich split off transaction with Graham Holding Company, acquiring a Miami TV station, cash and Berkshire shares in the process.
July 3, 2000: Ben Bridge Jewelers acquired.
July 5, 2006: Berkshire pays $4 billion for an 80% stake in Israel-based ISCAR Metalworking Companies.
That’s it for this week. Hit reply and let me know what you think. What have you been reading that’s worth sharing? Let me know in the comments.
Stay Rational!
Adam
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