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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report (Oct 24, 2000)

Filed October 24, 2000For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced on October 19, 2000, its entry into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Shaw Industries, Inc. The proposed transaction involves Berkshire Hathaway, along with other investors and Shaw management, forming an acquisition vehicle to merge with Shaw Industries. Public shareholders of Shaw are to receive $19.00 in cash per share. Berkshire Hathaway is significantly involved in this transaction, contributing a substantial amount of cash and a notable stake in Shaw Industries shares to the acquisition entity. The company has also secured voting control over a substantial portion of Shaw's outstanding shares through voting agreements, ensuring the merger's approval. The consummation of this deal is subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other standard closing conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway entered into a Merger Agreement to acquire Shaw Industries, Inc. on October 19, 2000.
  • 2The acquisition will be conducted through a merger with SII Acquisition, Inc., a newly formed entity.
  • 3Shaw Industries' common stockholders will receive $19.00 per share in cash.
  • 4Berkshire Hathaway is a key investor in the acquisition group, contributing significant cash ($2,016,686,315) and Shaw shares.
  • 5Berkshire Hathaway has secured irrevocable proxies to vote approximately 24.4% of Shaw's outstanding common stock, ensuring merger approval.
  • 6The transaction is contingent upon shareholder approval, regulatory approvals (including HSR Act), and other customary closing conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s entry into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Shaw Industries, Inc., detailing the terms of the acquisition and the parties involved.

The filing states that Shaw Industries' common stockholders will receive $19.00 per share in cash. Berkshire Hathaway is a major financial contributor to the overall acquisition but the specific total purchase price for the entire company is not explicitly stated, only the per-share cash consideration for public shareholders.

Berkshire Hathaway is a significant participant in the investor group acquiring Shaw. It is contributing existing Shaw shares and a substantial amount of cash. Furthermore, Berkshire Hathaway has secured voting control over a large portion of Shaw's stock through voting agreements, effectively guaranteeing the merger's approval by Shaw shareholders.

Yes, the consummation of the merger is subject to several conditions, including the approval of a majority of Shaw Industries' outstanding common stock, receipt of necessary regulatory approvals (such as under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act), and other customary closing conditions.