Subject: Re: BRK - OXY
Since Berkshire is notorious for not leaking details of upcoming purchases or deals, the leak of this potential deal almost assuredly had to come from the OXY side.

Does this mean that OXY (Vicky) is looking to pressure Berkshire into agreeing to a better price by making knowledge of the potential sale public? Whatever the reason, publicity of the talks has to bother Buffett (or even Able if he is the one behind this).

I used to hate the secrecy behind Buffett's purchases, but over time I have come to appreciate it. It means the negotiations are much more straightforward.