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Buffett’s first Blues as a CEO : 1970-1977

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By Dayanand Menashi  [email protected]   Safe Multiple  - learn more from Buffett- The Making of an American Capitalist - By Roger Lowensteinir?t=safemultiple 20&l=ur2&o=1

Chapter I here

Chapter II here

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In 1970 after the dissolution of Buffett’s partnership, Buffett’s net worth was $25 million. He and his wife Susie together owned 36% of Berkshire Hathaway’s stock. Other than that they also owned 44% of Diversified retailing’s outstanding stock and 13% of Blue chips’ outstanding stock. Buffett was truly in the driving seat now. But he had inherited a company that very badly needed a new direction. The writing was on the wall that Textiles’ days were numbered....

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