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The week's question
In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", sykesix asked the members: "What do you do if you arrive early at movie besides go to the snack bar?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: mungofitch ✹✺🐝🐝🐝 SILVER
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Subject: Re: eliminating tension on this board
Date: 10/04/23 1:18 PM
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many years later, either WEB, CAM or ... (don't remember which, but a wise person whose expertise I respect) said in a public forum, almost word-for word: "Y'know, there's only about five things a prudent corporation can do with excess capital..."

If I recall, I think Mr Buffett said something very similar, in the context of describing a phone call he got from Steve Jobs.

For the sake of completeness, I might add:
6) Sit patiently on cash till one of the first five alternatives becomes more attractive, and it's clearer which one is best

Jim
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This community has written 22,499 posts about Berkshire Hathaway. The article-length ones it recommended most:
BRK: Why Not XOM? · 62 recs · 2024
Second quarter comments · 60 recs · 2023
Berkshire's Profit Contributors · 58 recs · 2023
Summary of 2Q 2026 · 55 recs · 2026
3Q Summary · 53 recs · 2024
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