Anatomy of a Trade

摘要

SEPTEMBER 2008 In the throes of the financial crisis, Goldman Sachs announces that Berkshire Hathaway is investing $5 billion in the company. Before this, according to the SEC, there was a series of trades: SUNDAY, SEPT. 21,2008 Goldman Sachs executives including Gupta discuss possible "strategic alternatives," including a potential investment from an institutional investor such as Berkshire. MONDAY, SEPT. 22 A.M. Gupta and Rajaratnam "very likely" have a telephone conversation. Shortly after, Rajaratnam causes the Galleon Tech funds to purchase more than 80,000 Goldman shares.