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At least 15 Pilot executives were allegedly offered bribes by the Haslam family to hike profits.
The trucking world is buzzing with news of an alleged bribery scandal. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway accuses the Haslam family, owners of the Pilot truck stop chain, of trying to artificially inflate the company's profits. This move aimed to increase the value of their remaining 20% stake, forcing Berkshire to pay more. Here's a quick rundown:
The counter lawsuit by Berkshire follows accusations from the Haslams, including Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, against Berkshire for understating Pilot's earnings. The controversy extends to Pilot's accounting practices, with significant implications for its valuation.
Pilot, with over 850 locations, is a major player in the trucking industry. The allegations have sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, highlighting past issues with Pilot involving money and kickbacks. Truckers and industry experts are closely watching this corporate showdown, impacting perceptions and choices around truck stops in the U.S.
Source: US News/AP
Berkshire Hathaway owns 80% of Pilot Flying J, Truck stops. I’m not an expert on their EV strategy but it might be a sneaky way for Warren Buffet to “get into bed” with Tesla without buying the stock. This is the path that is easy for Charlie and Warren to understand the upside.…
— Jay Dilks (@DilksJay) November 15, 2023
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