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BNSF Railway
About: A freight railroad network
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas
Acquired by Berkshire: Feb. 12, 2010
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Geico Insurance
About: An auto insurance company
Headquarters: Chevy Chase, Md.
Acquired by Berkshire: 1996, Berkshire acquires all outstanding shares
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Brooks Sports
About: An athletic shoe and apparel producer
Headquarters: Bothell, Wash.
Acquired by Berkshire: 2006, Brooks sold to Berkshire by Russell Corp.
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Fruit of the Loom
About: An underwear and clothing manufacturer
Headquarters: Bowling Green, Ky.
Acquired by Berkshire: 2002, Berkshire buys Fruit of the Loom for $835 million
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NetJets
About: A private business jet charter
Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio
Acquired by Berkshire: 1998
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Nebraska Furniture Mart
About: A home furnishing store
Headquarters: Omaha
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Dairy Queen
About: A fast food restaurant chain
Headquarters: Edina, Minn.
Acquired by Berkshire: October 1997, Berkshire announces purchase for $585 million
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Pampered Chef
About: A kitchen and food products supplier
Headquarters: Addison, Ill.
Acquired by Berkshire: September 2002, Berkshire announces the acquisition
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See's Candies
About: A chocolate and candy distributor and manufacturer
Headquarters: San Francisco
Acquired by Berkshire: 1972, Berkshire bought from the See's family
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Borsheim's Fine Jewelry
About: A jewelry and gifts store
Headquarters: Omaha
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Justin Industries
About: American western footwear brands
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas
Acquired by Berkshire: 2000, Berkshire bought Justin (and Acme Building Brands) for $600 million
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