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Bill and Melinda Gates split after 27 years of marriage – Sydney Morning Herald
Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they are splitting after 27 years of marriage.
Shares of the software-maker now probably make up less than 20 per cent of his assets. Hes shifted much of his stake into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation over the years and his exact stake hasnt been disclosed since he left Microsofts board last year.
Gatess biggest asset is Cascade Investments, a holding company he created with the proceeds of Microsoft stock sales and dividends thats run by Michael Larson. Through Cascade, Gates has interests in real estate, energy and hospitality as well…
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