Jorge Paulo Lemann

Brazil's richest person helps control Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer manufacturer, with two partners, Marcel Herrmann Telles and Carlos Alberto Sicupira. Through their buyout firm 3G Capital, the trio owns Burger King, the fast-food chain they acquired in 2010. They also own retailer Lojas Americanas and real estate developer Sao Carlos.

Jorge Paulo Lemann News

GP Investments Buys Stake in Switzerland’s Apen

GP Investments Ltd., Latin America’s largest private-equity fund, agreed to pay $33 million for a 26.7 percent stake in Apen AG as it seeks to expand in emerging markets.
Berkshire Cut to AA by S&P as Ratings Firm Revises Criteria

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. had its credit grade lowered one level by Standard & Poor’s after the ratings firm revised its criteria for evaluating insurance holding companies.
Berkshire CEOs Spend Quietly, Match Buffett on Heinz Deal

Warren Buffett stole headlines when he committed $12.1 billion in a deal to take ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. private this year. Managers at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent as much in 2012 while attracting less attention.
Harvard Liquidates Apple Stake After IPhone Sales Lose Steam

Harvard University, the world’s wealthiest university, has liquidated its stake in Apple Inc. as the iPhone maker’s shares tumbled after reaching a record high of $702.10 in September.
Buffett Says Berkshire Stretched on Heinz Price in Bet on Lemann

Warren Buffett said his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. was willing to invest $12.1 billion alongside 3G Capital in a deal for HJ Heinz Co. because of his faith in the buyout firm led by Jorge Paulo Lemann.
Buffett Not Convinced by Kass to Dump Berkshire Stock

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman Warren Buffett said that Douglas Kass, the money manager he picked to ask tough questions at the firm’s annual meeting, hadn’t yet convinced him to sell shares.
Berkshire Cash Hits Record $49.1 Billion as Profit Climbs

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash hoard hit a record as first-quarter profit jumped 51 percent on gains from equity-linked derivatives and insurance operations.
Heinz Wins Ruling Throwing Out Investor Suits Over Buyout

HJ Heinz Co. won a judge’s ruling throwing out lawsuits brought by investors seeking to block the $23 billion buyout of the company by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Jorge Paulo Lemann’s 3G Capital.
Buffett Bear Adds Spice to Meeting as Rally Lulls Investors

Warren Buffett says he’s looking to “spice things up” at the annual meeting of his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. this week as the company’s 32 percent return in the last year lulls shareholders.
Buffett Pays $2.05 Billion for Remaining Stake in Iscar

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to pay $2.05 billion for the 20 percent of IMC International Metalworking Cos. that it doesn’t already own as Chairman Warren Buffett expands his bet on the Israeli manufacturer.