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Operating with a long-term ownership mentality, treating shareholders as partners rather than passive investors.

Owner-Oriented Principles

Conducting business with the highest ethical standards, favoring trust and reputation over short-term gains.

Integrity

Empowering subsidiary managers to run their businesses independently without interference from headquarters.

Decentralization

Making investment and business decisions based on rational analysis rather than emotion or market sentiment.

Rationality

Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate holding company led by Warren Buffett, owning diverse businesses including GEICO, BNSF Railway, and Dairy Queen, while holding major equity positions in Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express.

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Chairman & CEO (until Dec 2025)

Greg Abel

Vice Chairman & Incoming CEO (Jan 2026)

Ajit Jain

Vice Chairman of Insurance Operations

Todd Combs

CEO of GEICO & Investment Manager

Ted Weschler

Investment Manager

Marc Hamburg

Senior Vice President & CFO

Susan Decker

Board Member

Howard Buffett

Board Member (Designated Non-Executive Chairman)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally a textile manufacturer, the company transitioned into a conglomerate starting in 1965 under the management of chairman and CEO Warren Buffett and vice chairman Charlie Munger. Greg Abel succeeded Buffett as CEO at the beginning of 2026. Buffett personally owns 38.4% of the Class A voting shares of Berkshire Hathaway, representing a 15.1% overall economic interest in the company. The company is often compared to an investment fund; between 1965, when Buffett gained control of the company, and 2023, the company's shareholder returns amounted to a compound annual growth rate of 19.8% compared to a 10.2% CAGR for the S&P 500. From 1965 to 2023, the stock price had negative performance in only eleven years. In August 2024, Berkshire Hathaway became the eighth U.S. public company and the first non-technology company to be valued at over $1 trillion.

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American multinational conglomerate holding company

Second-largest auto insurer in the United States, known for its direct-to-consumer model and iconic gecko mascot.

GEICO

One of North America's leading freight railroad networks, operating approximately 32,500 route miles across 28 states and three Canadian provinces.

BNSF Railway

Major utility and energy company with regulated electric and natural gas utilities, pipelines, and renewable energy projects.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Fast food restaurant chain with approximately 6,000 locations known for soft-serve ice cream, Blizzard treats, and fast food.

Dairy Queen

Premium American chocolate and candy manufacturer known for its California-style candies and customer service.

See's Candies

Leading manufacturer of batteries and smart power systems acquired from Procter & Gamble.

Duracell

Major global reinsurance company providing property and casualty and life/health reinsurance.

General Re

Underwear and casual wear manufacturer, one of the largest apparel companies in the United States.

Fruit of the Loom

World's largest fractional jet ownership company, pioneering the concept of shared private aviation.

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Equity holdings in major public companies including Apple, American Express, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and Chevron.

Investment Portfolio

At the annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett shocked attendees by announcing he would step down as CEO at year-end, with Greg Abel to succeed him on January 1, 2026. Buffett stated the prospects of Berkshire will be better under Greg's management.

Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as CEO

Warren Buffett announced he would no longer write the annual shareholder letter, which dates back to 1977. Greg Abel will write the letter starting next year.

Buffett Announces 'Going Quiet' - No More Annual Letters

Berkshire Hathaway became the eighth U.S. public company and the first non-technology company to reach $1 trillion in market value, a testament to Warren Buffett's investment acumen.

Berkshire Hathaway Becomes First Non-Tech $1 Trillion Company

Berkshire Hathaway sold approximately half of its Apple position, worth $75.5 billion, increasing cash reserves to a record $276.9 billion and signaling caution about market valuations.

Berkshire Reduces Apple Stake by 50%

TIL Warren Buffett's son Peter, at 19, received the only inheritance he'll ever be given for personal use: $90K worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock. It was understood that he should expect nothing more. It'd be worth $300m today, but he sold it back then to start his music career &amp; doesn't regret it.

Warren Buffett Steps Down From Berkshire Hathaway After Slamming Trump. | The multi-billionaire used one of his last moments as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway to take down the president.

Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway after six decades

‪Tomorrow is Warren Buffet’s last day as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway! ‬

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on an all-time high $382 Billion in Cash, enough to buy 480 companies in the S&amp;P 500 🚨

Opinion: Warren Buffett’s parting gift to Berkshire Hathaway: a $2 billion Iran oil windfall -MarketWatch

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Oliver Chace founded the Valley Falls Company in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, the earliest predecessor to Berkshire Hathaway.

Valley Falls Company Founded

Hathaway Manufacturing merged with Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates to form Berkshire Hathaway, with 12,000 employees in 15 textile plants.

Berkshire Hathaway Created

Warren Buffett acquired controlling interest in Berkshire Hathaway after buying shares since 1962, beginning the company's transformation.

Warren Buffett Takes Control

Berkshire acquired National Indemnity Company, marking the pivotal shift from textiles to insurance and investments.

Entry into Insurance

Berkshire acquired See's Candies for $25 million, becoming one of Buffett's favorite investments demonstrating the power of brand value.

See's Candies Acquired

Berkshire closed its remaining textile operations, ending the company's original business after two decades of decline.

Textile Operations Closed

Berkshire acquired the remaining shares of GEICO, completing ownership of the auto insurer after first investing in 1976.

GEICO Full Acquisition

Berkshire acquired Dairy Queen for $585 million, adding approximately 6,000 franchise locations to its portfolio.

Dairy Queen Acquired

Berkshire acquired General Re, a major reinsurance company, for $22 billion in its largest acquisition to that date.

General Re Acquisition

Berkshire acquired BNSF Railway for approximately $44 billion, the largest deal in company history, betting on American infrastructure.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Acquisition

Berkshire began investing in Apple Inc., purchasing 9.8 million shares worth $1 billion, which would grow to become its largest equity holding.

Apple Investment Begins

Berkshire acquired Precision Castparts Corp., a manufacturer of complex metal components, in a major industrial acquisition.

Precision Castparts Acquired

Berkshire acquired insurance company Alleghany Corporation for $11.6 billion, expanding its insurance operations.

Alleghany Corporation Acquired

Berkshire Hathaway became the eighth U.S. public company and first non-technology company to reach $1 trillion market capitalization.

$1 Trillion Market Cap Milestone

Berkshire reduced its Apple stake by nearly 50%, selling $75.5 billion worth of stock and increasing cash reserves to a record $276.9 billion.

Apple Stake Reduced

At the annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett shocked attendees by announcing he would step down as CEO at year-end, with Greg Abel to succeed him.

Warren Buffett Announces Retirement

Warren Buffett announced he would 'go quiet' and no longer write the annual shareholder letter, with Greg Abel to take over starting 2026.

Buffett's Final Letter

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The Rise of Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A generated $21+ billion revenue in 2023 operating 3,000+ locations as America's 3rd largest fast-food chain (behind McDonald's $47B and Starbucks $33B) despite closing all restaurants on Sundays—sacrificing estimated $1.5B+ annual revenue to honor founder S. Truett Cathy's Southern Baptist faith requiring Sunday as day of worship/rest for employees. Founded 1967 in Atlanta by Cathy (1921-2014), inventor of boneless chicken breast sandwich (pressure-cooked in peanut oil mimicking taste/texture of fried chicken), Chick-fil-A differentiated through limited menu (chicken-focused, no burgers), exceptional service ('my pleasure' instead of 'you're welcome,' cult employee training), and unique franchise model (operators pay $10K franchise fee, lowest in industry versus McDonald's $45K entry fee + $1-2M startup costs, but company owns real estate/equipment and takes 50% gross sales versus 10-15% royalties elsewhere—selective vetting choosing character over capital, 1 in 400 applicants accepted). Strategic advantages include highest per-store revenue ($8M+ average unit volume versus $3M McDonald's, $2M Subway), customer loyalty (90+ Net Promoter Score, highest fast food), operational efficiency (double drive-thru lanes, employee hospitality training, limited menu enabling speed), and values-driven brand (family-friendly positioning, scholarships for employees, disaster relief donations). However, controversies erupt repeatedly: 2012 CEO Dan Cathy (Truett's son) opposed same-sex marriage sparking boycotts and 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' counter-protests; WinShape Foundation (Cathy family charity) donations to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations drew criticism; 2019 pledge to stop donations to Salvation Army/Fellowship of Christian Athletes seen as betrayal by conservatives but insufficient by progressives. Privately held by Cathy family (Dan Cathy CEO 2013-2021, son Andrew Cathy CEO 2021-present), company avoided public market scrutiny enabling values-first decisions.

Chick-fil-A's Sunday Closure and Christian Values Drive Loyalty Despite Social Controversies

Chick-fil-A reaches $21B revenue as America's 3rd largest fast-food chain operating closed Sundays, franchising via selective operator model, and navigating LGBTQ+ controversies

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Truett and Ben Cathy open 24-hour diner. Hapeville, GA. $10,600 savings. Near Ford plant.

Truett creates boneless breast sandwich. Pressure-cooked in peanut oil. Pickles, butter bun. Game-changer.

Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta. Food court. Sunday closure policy day one. Baptist faith honoring God.

Food courts nationwide. Captive traffic, lower real estate costs. Operator franchise model (character over capital).

Cathy family charity. Youth camps, foster care, scholarships. Christian values philanthropy.

Beyond malls. Drive-thru locations. Suburban expansion. Higher volumes than food courts.

Truett's son leads operations. National growth accelerates. Sunday closure maintained.

CEO Dan Cathy opposes gay marriage. Boycotts and 'Appreciation Day' counter-protests. Polarizing.

Second generation leadership. $5B revenue. Privately held by family. Values-driven culture.

Stops Salvation Army/FCA donations. Conservative backlash, progressive skepticism. No one satisfied.

3rd largest U.S. fast food. $8M+ per store (highest). Andrew Cathy CEO 2021. 'My pleasure' culture. LGBTQ+ tensions persist.

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