Warren E. BuffettChairman (Chief Executive Officer until end of 2025), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK-B)
3 recorded appearances
Told Becky Quick he plans to give away all of his Berkshire shares within eight years, and confirmed he has ended his 20-year philanthropic relationship with the Gates Foundation. Also discussed Berkshire's expanded Alphabet stake and speculative trading.
First long sit-down after handing the CEO job to Greg Abel: said he still participates in investment decisions (including a recent "tiny" purchase), discussed the Apple position and the current investing environment, and confirmed he has had no contact with Bill Gates since the Epstein disclosures.
Announced he would stop writing the annual report and stop speaking at length at the annual meeting - handing both to Greg Abel - saying he is "going quiet." This is his last shareholder letter as CEO.