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.
Berkshire acquired JOHNS MANVILLE on February 26, 2001 for cash of approximately $1.8 billion.Berkshire Hathaway FY2000 10-K, Business Acquisitions note
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.