Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (TSX:BRK)
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Mar 28, 2025, 4:00 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; operates railroad systems in North America; 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.

It also manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; prefabricated and site-built residential homes, 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.

In addition, the company provides recreational vehicles, apparel, and footwear products; toys, jewelry, and custom picture framing products; alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys.

Further, it distributes televisions and information, and grocery and non-food consumer products; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs.

Additionally, the company retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and floor coverings; watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; sells kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Country United States
Founded 1998
Industry Other
Employees 392,400
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 Toronto Stock Exchange
Fiscal Year January - December
Reporting Currency USD
SIC Code 9997

Key Executives

Name Position
Warren Buffett Chief Executive Officer
Marc Hamburg Chief Financial Officer
Marc Hamburg Head of Investor Relations