Pilot Corporation Announces Sale Of Remaining Interest In Pilot Travel Centers To Berkshire Hathaway Inc.; No Financial Terms Disclosed
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Pilot Corporation has sold its remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The Haslam Family, founders of Pilot, expressed it was an emotional but right decision for them. Pilot, started in 1958, has grown to be the largest operator of travel centers in North America. The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
January 16, 2024 | 9:12 pm
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. acquires the remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers, expanding its portfolio in the travel center industry.
The acquisition of the remaining stake in Pilot Travel Centers by Berkshire Hathaway is likely to be viewed positively by investors, as it solidifies Berkshire's investment in a leading company in the travel center industry. The lack of financial terms may limit the ability to fully assess the impact, but the strategic nature of the acquisition suggests a potential positive short-term impact on Berkshire's stock.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. completes the acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers, enhancing its investment in the sector.
Similar to BRK.A, the acquisition of the remaining interest in Pilot Travel Centers by Berkshire Hathaway's BRK.B shares is expected to have a positive short-term impact. Investors may react favorably to the company's increased control over a major player in the travel center market. The positive sentiment is slightly tempered by the undisclosed financial terms of the deal.
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