Why did Berkshire Hathaway buy GEICO?

Why did Berkshire Hathaway buy GEICO?

Buffett wanted to buy GEICO long before he did. When he initially invested, his shares were worth around $3 per share. He initially invested $4.1 million in common shares and another $19.4 million in convertible preferred stock, making him the largest shareholder.

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