Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in VeriSign to 10.4%

In an SEC 13G filing dated August 1, 2014, Berkshire Hathaway is reporting a 10.4% stake in VeriSign (VRSN).  Its 12,985,000 shares are currently valued at approximately $700 million.  Berkshire has been steadily increasing its stake in VRSN since its initial investment during the first quarter of 2013.  This filing indicates that Berkshire’s latest purchase occurred on July 31, 2014.  Most likely this investment was made by Todd Combs and/or Ted Weschler.

The Schedule 13G filing is available at:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1014473/000119312514291986/d769543dsc13ga.htm