Updated
Updated · CNBC · Oct 14
Bending Spoons Jumps 35% as Berkshire Hathaway Invests Another $330 Million
Updated
Updated · CNBC · Oct 14

Bending Spoons Jumps 35% as Berkshire Hathaway Invests Another $330 Million

2 articles · Updated · CNBC · Oct 14

Summary

  • Bending Spoons shares surged 35% after a securities filing disclosed a fresh $330 million Berkshire Hathaway investment.
  • The deal will have the Italy-based company issue 10 million ordinary shares to Berkshire at $33 each, lifting the conglomerate’s stake to 4%.
  • The new funding follows Berkshire’s $600 million July investment, made when Bending Spoons listed on Nasdaq.
  • Bending Spoons said the cash adds financial flexibility as it keeps a strong M&A pipeline, underscoring Berkshire’s continued backing under CEO Greg Abel.

Insights

Why is Berkshire Hathaway pouring millions into a highly leveraged software roll-up known for ruthless layoffs and massive debt?
What does Greg Abel's massive bet on an Italian software scavenger signal about the future of distressed Silicon Valley startups?