M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1998-01-05 |
| Target | International Dairy Queen |
| Sector | Franchising |
| Buyer(s) | Berkshire Hathaway |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 585M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Sector | Diversified |
| Employees | 392,400 |
| Revenue | 424.2B USD (2024) |
Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company. Its subsidiaries engage in a wide range of business activities including insurance, utilities, renewable energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, retailing, and business services. Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 70 |
| Sector: Franchising M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 12 of 47 |
| State: Minnesota M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 15 of 65 |
| Year: 1998 M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 29 of 40 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-24 |
Star Furniture Co.
Houston, Texas, United States Star Furniture which began as a furniture delivery service in the early 1900s.Star Furniture operates 10 stores.The regional chain sells bedroom, dining room, living room, and home office furniture, as well as clocks, home entertainment walls, rugs, and more. Brands include Bernhardt, Broyhill, Howard Miller, Natuzzi, Hooker, Kincaid, Serta, Tempur Sealy, and Thomasville, among others. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-23 |
NetJets IP
Columbus, Ohio, United States NetJets company provides total commitment to safety,Security and Reliability.From our strict maintenance and operational procedures to the advanced technology on our planes and our rigorous pilot-training program, we never compromise the safety of our Owners. |
Buy | $725M |
