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Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway sold 4.3 million shares of VeriSign at $285 per share, representing a 6.9% discount from the previous closing price of $305.98, totaling approximately $1.23 billion [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - As of July 28, 2023, VeriSign's closing price was $305.98 per share, with a slight increase of 0.06% on that day, but it dropped nearly 7% in after-hours trading [3]. - The sale represents about one-third of Berkshire's total holdings in VeriSign, reducing its ownership from 14.2% to 9.6% [3]. - Following the transaction, Berkshire's stake in VeriSign falls below 10%, allowing it to avoid stricter reporting obligations imposed by the SEC on major shareholders [3]. Group 2: Investment Performance - Since acquiring VeriSign in 2012, Berkshire Hathaway has achieved over fivefold returns on its investment, with the stock price rising from a maximum of $49.5 per share at the time of purchase to the current sale price [3]. - The remaining shares held by Berkshire will be subject to a one-year lock-up period following the sale [3].