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Berkshire Hathaway Letter 1969 - Summary

Key highlights from Buffett's 1969 letter to shareholders.

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Berkshire Hathaway Letter 1969 - Summary

The 1969 letter announces Berkshire's major acquisition of Illinois National Bank and Trust Co. (97.7% ownership) and continued textile restructuring. The company achieved over 10% return on average stockholders' equity despite less than 5% return from textiles.

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