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When acquiring Nebraska Furniture Mart, Buffett's decision was based almost entirely on his trust in the founder. How risky is this strategy of "investing in people"?
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8/17/2025
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What is the fundamental strategic objective behind the merger of LINE and Yahoo Japan? Is it to create a Japanese 'Super App'?
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8/17/2025
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Which Bordeaux Winery Was Acquired by LVMH?
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8/17/2025
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Impact of the Nestlé Acquisition: From an internal perspective, what positive changes has the acquisition brought to Blue Bottle's supply chain, R&D, and sustainability, and what challenges does it face in maintaining brand independence?
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8/17/2025
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After Berkshire Hathaway acquires a company, why does it almost never intervene in its operations? Where does this trust come from?
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8/17/2025
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How does Buffett view companies that grow through continuous acquisitions? How does he distinguish between value-creating and value-destroying acquisitions?
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8/17/2025
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What unexpected problems did the acquisition of General Re bring to Warren Buffett?
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8/17/2025
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What are Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition criteria? What core judgments did Charlie Munger contribute?
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8/17/2025
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How will the company balance and integrate LINE and Yahoo, two well-known brands in Japan with distinct brand images and user demographics?
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8/17/2025
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Why was Warren Buffett willing to use Berkshire Hathaway stock for acquisitions, such as BNSF, instead of cash?
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8/17/2025
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How can the corporate cultures of LINE (perceived as more innovative and entrepreneurial) and Yahoo Japan (perceived as more traditional and bureaucratic) be successfully integrated?
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8/17/2025
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Why does Berkshire Hathaway never initiate bidding wars for acquisitions, and what were Charlie Munger's comments on this?
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8/17/2025
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Did Charlie Munger advocate for establishing KPI systems for acquired companies, and what was his reasoning?
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8/17/2025
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Does Charlie Munger support giving acquired companies full autonomy? What are the exceptions?
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8/17/2025