Warren Buffett Is Retiring, but Another Billionaire Wants to Create the Next Berkshire Hathaway
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has been attempting to use real estate developer Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH 2.82%) to create a "modern-day Berkshire Hathaway" for some time. Now, it looks like a deal has finally been reached that could allow him to get started.I've previously discussed Ackman's two prior proposals (links in text), but here are the short versions:In January, Ackman proposed taking a majority stake in Howard Hughes by purchasing shares for $85. Depending on how many shareholders t ...