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Berkshire Hathaway
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Diversified holding company across multiple sectors
Berkshire Hathaway
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Diversified holding company across multiple sectors
About Berkshire Hathaway
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Consumer Goods
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
1839
Overview
Berkshire Hathaway operates in multiple sectors, including insurance, utilities, manufacturing, and retail. In the insurance area, it offers products like property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and specialty insurance. The company also runs utility services, supplying electricity and natural gas to millions. In manufacturing, it owns businesses that create a variety of products, while its retail segment includes companies like Borsheim's Fine Jewelry, known for quality jewelry and watches. Berkshire Hathaway's approach involves acquiring and managing a diverse range of companies to ensure steady cash flow and long-term value for its shareholders. It generates revenue through the profits of its subsidiaries and investment income from its extensive stock and bond portfolio.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased investment in Constellation Brands aligns with rising demand for premium alcoholic beverages.
- Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Sirius XM taps into the growing satellite radio market.
- Investment in VeriSign supports the demand for internet infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions.
What critics are saying
- CFPB lawsuit against Vanderbilt Mortgage could harm Berkshire Hathaway's reputation and finances.
- Underutilized $325 billion cash reserves may lead to missed investment opportunities.
- Cybersecurity breach lawsuit exposes potential vulnerabilities in Berkshire Hathaway's data protection.
What makes Berkshire Hathaway unique
- Berkshire Hathaway's diversified portfolio spans insurance, utilities, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
- The company excels in value investing, demonstrated by strategic acquisitions like Constellation Brands.
- Berkshire Hathaway's substantial cash reserves provide flexibility for market corrections and acquisitions.
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Funding
Total Funding
$0
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Company News
Berkshire Hathaway purchased 5.6 million shares in Constellation Brands.
Berkshire Hathaway and Warren E Buffett reported a series of insider transactions in Sirius XM Holdings Inc. stock to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Howie Buffett, set to become nonexecutive chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has a diverse background as a sheriff, farmer, and corporate board member.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued nonbank financing company Vanderbilt Mortgage Finance Monday (Jan. 6), saying the company made loans to consumers despite evidence that they could not afford those loans. Vanderbilt is a unit of manufactured home builder Clayton Homes, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, the CFPB said in a Monday (Jan. 6) press release. The nonbank financing company originates loans for manufactured homes across the United States. âVanderbilt knowingly traps people in risky loans in order to close the deal on selling a manufactured home,â CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in the release
Newly disclosed documents show that Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett, invested an additional $28.55 million in Internet domain registration company VeriSign in the three trading days ending Christmas Eve last week, strengthening its position as the company's largest shareholder.
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About Berkshire Hathaway
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Consumer Goods
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
1839
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