Buffett's Berkshire to buy Precision Castparts in US$37.2b deal

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc said it will buy aircraft components maker Precision Castparts Corp in a deal valued at about US$37.2 billion, including debt. 

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AUG 10, 20158:38 PM

[NEW YORK] Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc said it will buy aircraft components maker Precision Castparts Corp in a deal valued at about US$37.2 billion, including debt.

Berkshire's offer of US$235 per share is a premium of 21.2 per cent to Precision Castparts' Friday close of US$193.88.

REUTERS