M&A

What Are Berkshire Hathaway's Acquisition Criteria? Hey, I’ve always been fascinated by value investing, especially the philosophy of the dynamic duo, Buffett and Munger.

Integrating LINE and Yahoo Japan's Corporate Cultures? It's Like Figuring Out How to Coexist After a "Whirlwind Marriage" Regarding the issue of cultural integration between LINE and Yahoo Japan (now ...

Okay, this is an interesting question because it concerns two apps we use daily. You can think of it like a company owning both a trendy, hip coffee shop (LINE) and a classic, long-established tea hou...

No problem, let's dive into this topic. You've hit the nail on the head—many people think they merged just to build a "super-app," and while that's true, it's only half the picture.

Which Bordeaux Château Was Acquired by LVMH? Hey, that's an interesting question! I enjoy drinking red wine myself, especially those classic Bordeaux varieties.

Why does Warren Buffett prefer using Berkshire Hathaway stock over cash when acquiring companies like BNSF? Based on Warren Buffett’s explanations in his shareholder letters and Berkshire Hathaway’s a...

Unexpected Troubles Brought to Buffett by the Acquisition of General Re Warren Buffett acquired General Re for $22 billion in 1998, hoping to strengthen Berkshire Hathaway’s reinsurance business.

Risk Analysis of Buffett's "Betting on People" Strategy When Buffett acquired Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) in 1983, he relied almost entirely on trust in founder Rose Blumkin (Mrs.

Why Does Berkshire Hathaway Rarely Intervene in Acquired Companies' Operations? What Is the Source of This Trust? Core Reasons: Trust in Excellent Management and Decentralized Model Berkshire Hathaway...

Warren Buffett's Views on Companies Growing Through Continuous Acquisitions Warren Buffett has repeatedly expressed caution and even criticism in his shareholder letters regarding companies that rely ...

Why Does Berkshire Hathaway Never Initiate Bidding Wars for Acquisitions? Hey, that's quite an interesting question! I enjoy studying Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's investment philosophy too.

Charlie Munger's View on Setting KPIs for Acquired Companies Hey there! I'm a huge fan of Munger and Buffett and have studied their investment philosophy for years.

Charlie Munger's View on Autonomy for Acquired Companies Hey there! As someone who's been around the investment world for years and knows Munger and Buffett’s philosophy well, here’s the scoop: Charli...

Impact of Nestlé's Acquisition of Blue Bottle Coffee Positive Changes Following Nestlé's acquisition of a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee in 2017, significant positive transformations occurred in...