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How Berkshire Hathaway’s Utility Business Became a $90 Billion Win for Warren Buffett

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When Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy a small Midwestern utility company in 1999, CEO Warren Buffett said it “was right in our sweet spot” and offered “good growth potential.”

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