Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NEO: BRK)
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Nov 13, 2024, 3:59 PM EST

Berkshire Hathaway Company Description

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses worldwide.

The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America.

It also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets.

In addition, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services.

Further, it provides recreational vehicles, apparel and footwear products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products, as well as alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys.

Additionally, the company distributes televisions and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs.

It also retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment.

The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Country United States
Founded 1998
Industry Insurance - Diversified
Sector Financials
Employees 396,500
CEO Warren Buffett

Contact Details

Address:
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Delaware 68131
United States
Phone 402 346 1400
Website berkshirehathaway.com

Stock Details

Ticker Symbol BRK
Exchange Cboe Canada
Fiscal Year January - December
Reporting Currency USD
ISIN Number CA08465W1005
SIC Code 9997

Key Executives

Name Position
Kara Lee Raiguel Chief Executive Officer and President of General Re Unit
Peter James Eastwood Chief Executive Officer and President of Specialty Insurance
Warren E. Buffett Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Marc David Hamburg Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Ajit Jain Vice Chairman of Insurance Operations and Director
Gregory Edward Abel Vice Chairman of Non Insurance Operations and Director
Daniel Jerome Jaksich Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer
Kerby S. Ham Treasurer