May 24, 2005, Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, announced that MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, will buy electric utility PacifiCorp. In Buffett's biggest deal since 1998, and the 2nd of his career, MidAmerican to acquire PacifiCorp from its parent, Scottish Power Plc, for $ 5.1 billion in cash and $ 4.3 billion in liabilities and preferred stock. Acquisition of PacifiCorp renewed public interest in its sponsor, Warren Buffett. In many ways it was an anomaly. What are the key principles that guided Buffett? Can it be used widely in the 21 th century, or whether they are unique to Buffett and his time? Of understanding of these principles, analysts hoped to illuminate the purchase PacifiCorp. What were the motives Buffett likely to purchase? What Buffett's offer to say about his assessment PacifiCorp, and how would it compare with those for other regulated utilities? Mandatory purchase of Berkshire PacifiCorp be successful? As Buffett would define success?
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by Robert F. Bruner and Sean Carr Source: Darden School of Business 21 pages. Publication Date: November 17, 2005. Prod. #: UV0016-PDF-ENG
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