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Bill Gates just bought a $902M stake in Heineken

3 points| ExpeditKallax | 3 years ago |fortune.com | reply

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[+] senttoschool|3 years ago|reply
Something tells me that Bill Gates' net worth is vastly underestimated by the public and that his investments over the last 20-30 years have been very significant. He might be the richest person in the world but I doubt he'd want people to know that - unlike Elon.
[+] ggm|3 years ago|reply
Firstly they're really good at what they do.

Secondly, they have diversified: their zero alcohol is remarkably good.

Thirdly, brewing is a process which incorporates skills applicable to processes dear to Gate's heart: vaccine production.

And they have worldwide distribution and cold chain. Also incalculable value to global vaccine distribution.

If I was a billionaire I'd invest in Heineken. If all they do is stick to beer I'd invest in Heineken.