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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: bankersfate ⎊  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: $200M more of DVA sold at $120.56
Date: 02/03/26 11:00 PM
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I thought BRK had sold enough to get ahead of the 45% threshold but that doesn't appear to be the case. DVA just keeps cannibalizing itself.

With most FCF targeted to buy back shares BRK might have to sell 2-4% of their shares most quarters to stay at 45%. DVA has $2.2B left on the current buyback plan. Sets an example of selling shares to create your own dividend for shareholders that want dividends. :)

Though I think collecting dividends might actually be better for BRK than collecting capital gains as far as corporate taxes go.
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