Elon Musk Gains Warren Buffett as a Shareholder, Indirectly

Reports indicate that Elon Musk now has Warren Buffett as a shareholder, albeit indirectly, marking a notable connection between the two prominent business figures.

19 Aug, 14:23 — 19 Aug, 14:23

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Why this matters

This story matters due to the prominence of both Elon Musk and Warren Buffett in the business world. Musk's long-standing desire for Buffett as a shareholder highlights the perceived validation or prestige associated with an investment from Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

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Elon Musk has indirectly gained Warren Buffett as a shareholder
Musk has long desired Warren Buffett to be a shareholder

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Elon Musk has long wished to have Warren Buffett as a shareholder.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual5d ago

Elon Musk finally has Warren Buffett as a shareholder — sort of

Elon Musk has long wanted to call Warren Buffett a shareholder. Mike Blake/Reuters; Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Elon Musk has long wished to have Warren Buffett as a shareholder. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway now holds an indirect stake in Musk's SpaceX via Alphabet. Berkshire owned nearly 1% of Alphabet, which in turn owned about 4% of SpaceX, recent filings show. Elon Musk has wanted Warren Buffett as a shareholder for years. His wish has finally come true, in a sense. As of June 30, Buffett's ...

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YahooMostly Factual5d ago