Warren Buffett investment pleases Lanxess

31/05/2017
Warren Buffett investment pleases Lanxess
Leather chemicals manufacturer Lanxess has confirmed that investor, philanthropist and Berkshire Hathaway chief executive, Warren Buffett, has taken a stake in the company.

“We can confirm that General Re, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, has invested in a 3% stake in Lanxess,” the German company said in a statement.

On making the statement, Lanxess chief executive, Matthias Zachert, said: “Lanxess is clearly focused on value enhancement. The realignment of our company is paying off and is the foundation for further growth and higher profitability. We are pleased if investors express their belief in our strategy by investing in our company.”