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Berkshire Hathaway Cites Strategic P/C Fit With $11.6 Billion Alleghany Buy

Berkshire Hathaway Corp. will acquire Alleghany Corp. for $11.6 billion in an all-cash transaction the companies say is a “strong strategic fit” in the property/casualty insurance market. . . .

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