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M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Omaha World-Herald

On November 30, 2011, Berkshire Hathaway acquired media company Omaha World-Herald for 200M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 35th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 54th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 6th transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-11-30
Target Omaha World-Herald
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Berkshire Hathaway
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 200M USD

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Omaha World-Herald

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Omaha World-Herald provides news, commentary, information and advertising that encourages readers to become involved in the world around them.

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Buyer

Berkshire Hathaway

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Category Company
Founded 1839
Sector Diversified
Employees396,500
Revenue 439.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

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 is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 55 of 70
Sector (Media) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 41 of 48
State (Nebraska) 6 of 7
Country (United States) 54 of 65
Year (2011) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 35 of 40
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-02 The Oriental Trading Company

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

The Oriental Trading Company is a direct marketer of party supplies, novelties, toys and children's arts and crafts, school supplies and value-priced home decor and giftware. The Oriental Trading Company was formed in 1932 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

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