date:May 07, 2014
erkshire and 3G, according to data compiled by Bloomberg based on criteria Buffett has said he looks for when evaluating targets.
Buffett, the worlds third-richest man, said hes looking for acquisitions to sop up the $49 billion of cash his holding company has accumulated, which may mean hes gearing up for his biggest purchase. Barclays Plc estimates Berkshire could use a combination of cash and debt for a deal of up to $50 billion, which would top its $34.5 billion takeover of Burlington North