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Warren E. Buffett has converted 9,608 A shares into 14,412,000 B shares to donate 14,414,136 shares of Berkshire Hathaway B stock to five foundations. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust received the largest portion of 11,003,166 shares, while the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and NoVo Foundation each received 770,218 shares. Following the donation, Buffett now holds 229,016 A shares and 276 B shares.
Alleghany Corporation (NYSE: Y) announced that approximately 84% of its stockholders voted in favor of the merger with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.B) at a special meeting held on June 9, 2022. The acquisition, valued at $848.02 per share, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, pending regulatory approvals. The merger reflects strong stockholder support, with more than 98% of votes cast in favor. Alleghany aims to enhance its performance as part of Berkshire Hathaway, leveraging its expertise in property and casualty insurance.
Mouser Electronics has launched a new chapter in its Empowering Innovation Together program focused on the critical role of security in design processes. The latest episode emphasizes incorporating security from architecture selection to component choice, addressing threats to connected devices. Highlights include a new podcast episode featuring industry experts, articles on IoT security, and an infographic on security in connected vehicles. This initiative is supported by partners like Analog Devices and NXP Semiconductors, and aims to inform engineers about current security practices and tools.
Mouser Electronics has been honored as the 2021 Americas e-Catalog Distributor of the Year by Molex for the third consecutive year, recognizing its role in driving significant e-catalog and customer sales growth for Molex in the Americas. The award reflects Mouser's strong performance and partnership with Molex, demonstrating its commitment to delivering innovative products and superior customer service. With access to over 31,000 Molex products, Mouser continues to support design engineers globally. For additional information, visit here.
Mouser Electronics has been named 2021 Catalog Distributor of the Year by RECOM Power Inc, recognizing its excellence in New Product Introductions and rapid global customer growth. This award reflects the strong partnership between the companies, highlighting Mouser's commitment to promoting RECOM's products effectively. Mouser offers an extensive range of RECOM's latest power supplies, including AC/DC and DC/DC converters. The distributor, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, serves over 650,000 customers worldwide.
Mouser Electronics has been recognized as the 2021 e-Commerce Distributor of the Year by Bourns, a leading electronic components manufacturer. The award highlights Mouser's exceptional sales performance and innovative marketing strategies that contributed to growth. This partnership has flourished over 20 years with a focus on quality and customer service. Mouser has previously won multiple top awards from Bourns, showcasing its strong position in the electronics distribution market. The company continues to stock a wide range of Bourns products for engineers globally.
Mouser Electronics has been awarded the 2021 Distributor of the Year by Hirose Electric USA for exceptional sales growth and customer service. The award was presented by Hirose's Distribution Manager Adrian Orat at EDS 2022 in Las Vegas. Mouser celebrates its continuous partnership with Hirose, highlighting their collaborative success over the years. Mouser offers a wide range of Hirose products, including innovative mini coaxial and waterproof automotive connectors, and emphasizes its commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
