Buffett defends structure of $23B Heinz deal
13 days ago
Some people had questioned whether the deal that will give Berkshire a 50 percent stake in Heinz represented a change in investment style for Buffett's conglomerate.
Copying Warren Buffett harder for investors today
17 days ago
Just consider Berkshire's recent deal to buy half of ketchup-maker H.J. Heinz Co. for $12.12 billion.
Heinz shareholders OK acquisition
19 days ago
Earlier this month, Heinz announced that Bernardo Hees, a 3G partner and Burger King's CEO, would take over the top job once the acquisition is complete.
Heinz CEO entitled to $56 million golden parachute
76 days ago
Johnson is also entitled to a payout of $99.7 million in vested stock and $57 million in deferred compensation benefits that he accrued over his 30-year career with Heinz.
Buffett: Stocks are good buy; ketchup is forever
76 days ago
Last month he agreed to work with 3G Capital to buy the H.J. Heinz Co. for $23.3 billion.
Warren Buffett releases annual letter on Friday
80 days ago
But Berkshire's recently announced $23.3 billion deal to buy part of H.J. Heinz highlights what shareholders will miss most about Buffett: his connections and judgment.
Heinz 3rd-quarter net income dips
87 days ago
Food maker H.J. Heinz says its fiscal third quarter net income fell 5 percent as gains in emerging markets were offset by costs related to selling a frozen food business in China.
Lucky investors gain big as M&A surges in new year
91 days ago
His company, Berkshire Hathaway, joined another investment firm to buy all the stock of H.J. Heinz Co. for $23 billion, or $72.50 per share.
SEC alleges inside trading ahead of Heinz merger
93 days ago
Federal regulators have alleged that a Swiss brokerage account was used for insider trading ahead of the H.J. Heinz merger Thursday.
Report: SEC investigating trading in Heinz deal
93 days ago
In announcing the deal, Heinz said the company planned to remain in Pittsburgh and that the move would help it continue its transformation into a global business more quickly.