About This Deal

Berkshire Hathaway acquired Johns Manville Corporation for Approximately $1.8 billion, a transaction completed in February 2001, structured as all cash.

Johns Manville Corporation operates in Building products / insulation, is based in Denver, Colorado. Berkshire acquired Johns Manville, a leading producer of insulation and building products, on February 26, 2001 for approximately $1.8 billion in cash.

Established brand and scale in building insulation.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Berkshire Hathaway
Target
Johns Manville Corporation
Value
Approximately $1.8 billion
Date
February 2001
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Denver, Colorado
Segment
Building products / insulation
Structure
All cash
Announced
December 20, 2000
Closed
February 26, 2001

In Their Words

Berkshire acquired JOHNS MANVILLE on February 26, 2001 for cash of approximately $1.8 billion.Berkshire Hathaway FY2000 10-K, Business Acquisitions note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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