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Observers: Familiarity With Alleghany Management Boosts Deal’s Appeal for Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Corp.’s acquisition of Alleghany Corp. is a good fit as its top management are well known to Berkshire Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett, said observers. . . .

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