M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Forest River

On July 20, 2005, Berkshire Hathaway acquired automotive company Forest River

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 38th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 3rd transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-07-20
Target Forest River
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Berkshire Hathaway
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Forest River

Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Forest River Inc. is a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, utility trailers, pontoon boats, and buses. Forest River Inc. was formed in 1996 and is based in Elkhart, Indiana.

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Buyer

Berkshire Hathaway

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Diversified
Employees360,000
Revenue 234.2B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, retailing and services. Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1998 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 69
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 29 of 47
State (Indiana) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 38 of 64
Year (2005) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-01 The Medical Protective Company

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

The Medical Protective Company, Inc. (MedPro Group) is a primary medical professional liability coverage and risk solutions for primary healthcare providers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-01 Business Wire

San Francisco, California, United States

The company's multi-channel delivery network, with access to some 60 international and national news agencies, financial information providers and Web-based news services,the news media, trade publications, institutional and individual investors, business-to-business decision-makers and consumers.

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