Berkshire Hathaway acquired Shaw Industries, Inc. for Approximately $2.1 billion for an ~87.3% interest, a transaction completed in January 2001, structured as all cash.
Shaw Industries, Inc. operates in Building products / flooring, is based in Dalton, Georgia. Berkshire acquired an approximately 87.3% interest in Shaw Industries, the world's largest producer of tufted broadloom carpet and rugs, on January 7, 2001 for about $2.1 billion in cash.
Dominant scale in a consumable home-furnishings category.
Berkshire acquired an approximately 87.3% interest in SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC. on January 7, 2001 for cash of approximately $2.1 billion.Berkshire Hathaway FY2000 10-K, Business Acquisitions note
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.