- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) is in talks with Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) about a possible share exchange, according to an SEC filing.
- GHC, the company that was renamed after selling the Washington Post newspaper, would create a unit that would own a business and assets to be determined, possibly including Berkshire stock; the two companies haven't agreed on any terms of such a transaction, which would be structured as a tax-free split-off.
- GHC says no deal will be completed "unless it is in the interest of both parties."
- Warren Buffett’s company owns 1.73M GHC shares, a stake of ~28%, valued at ~$1.1B.