“Marc sent Buffett's assistant a message… his phone rang and it was Buffett… they submitted an offer of around $10 billion.”

Marc Stad · Buyers and Builders · Marc Stad: From $0 to $40 Billion (The Extraordinary Story of Dragoneer's Founder)

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Messaged Warren Buffett’s assistant with a brief note, prompting Buffett to call back within minutes and discuss a $10 billion investment structure

$10 billion offer submitted; final combined transaction valued at $12 billion

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