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Saturday, March 1, 2014

BRIEF-Buffett sees taking BofA share stake, more deal partnerships such as Heinz, more big acquisitions, (NYSE: BAC), (NYSE: BRK-A), (NYSE: BRK-B)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc : * Likely to exercise option to purchase $5 billion Bank of America Corp shares just before option expires -- letter from Warren buffett * Buffett says will again have "credentialed bear" to ask questions atBerkshire annual meeting * Buffett says Berkshire may increase ownership of h.j. Heinz if 3g capitalinvestors sell some or all of their shares in future; projects "substantial"2014 Heinz earnings * Buffett says Berkshire may use partnership template in Heinz transaction in

Bank of America Corporation (Bank of America) is a bank holding company, and a financial holding company. Shares of BAC traded higher by 0.24% or $0.04/share to $16.53. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $11.22 and as high as $17.42. On average, 103246000 shares of BAC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 126312616.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Shares of BRK-A traded higher by 1.15% or $1978.0/share to $173708.00. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $150803.00 and as high as $178900.00. On average, 457 shares of BRK-A exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 513.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Shares of BRK-B traded higher by 1.05% or $1.2/share to $115.78. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $100.50 and as high as $119.30. On average, 3807830 shares of BRK-B exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4607970.



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