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Warren E. Buffett, CEO/Chairman of the Board/Director
1440 Kiewit Plaza
Omaha, NE 68131
US
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Phone: (402) 346-1400
Fax: (402) 346-3375
Latest news from Portfolio
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Buffett Brings G.E. to LightOct 01 2008
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Warren's WorldSep 28 2008
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Buffett Buys Deal DebtDec 03 2007
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Where Deals Are Regularly DishedSep 18 2007
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Buffett a White Knight?Aug 21 2007
Overview
A holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of business activities, including Insurance and Reinsurance Businesses, Property/Casualty Reinsurance and Life/Health Reinsurance.
Portfolio Articles
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Buffett Brings G.E. to Light
Amid market jitters, a big investment raises hopes.
Oct 01 2008 -
Warren's World
The first authorized biography of Warren Buffett seeks to explain how he's made a lot of people, including himself, very rich over the last five decades. The first part, however, offers precious little insight.Sep 28 2008 -
Buffett Buys Deal Debt
Is investment in TXU bonds a sign of a thaw?Dec 03 2007 -
Where Deals Are Regularly Dished
Making an important business call in an unfamiliar city? Every town has at least one place that locals love but visitors never try. Here is a guide to some legendary dealmaking diners around the country.
Sep 18 2007 -
Buffett a White Knight?
Speculation grows over whether investor will seek to make deals amid turmoil.Aug 21 2007
News Feeds
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'Oracle of Omaha' portrait auction ends Thursday
AP
Nov 20 2008
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Shares of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway fall more than 12 percent
Reuters
Nov 19 2008
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Ahead of the Bell: Berkshire ups oil stake
AP
Nov 17 2008
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Berkshire Hathaway has 84M ConocoPhillips shares
AP
Nov 14 2008
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Berkshire Hathaway shares fall below $100,000
AP
Nov 13 2008
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US-BUSINESS Summary
Reuters
Nov 08 2008
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Berkshire reports 77 percent drop in 3Q earnings
AP
Nov 07 2008
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Berkshire Hathaway profit tumbles 77 percent
Reuters
Nov 07 2008
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'Oracle of Omaha' portrait auction begins Monday
AP
Nov 07 2008
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CEOs, famous investors hit hard by market plunge
AP
Nov 02 2008
Portfolio Blogs
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What's Happening to Berkshire Hathaway?
Nov 20 2008
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Will Berkshire Lose its Triple-A?
Nov 19 2008
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Extra Credit, Friday Edition
Nov 07 2008
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Why Stock-Market Volatility is Perfectly Natural
Oct 22 2008
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Whither Municipal Bond Insurance?
Jun 16 2008
Employees
Number of Employees: 233,000
Revenue per Employee: $68,490,000
Top Executives
Marc D. Hamburg, CFO/Vice President
Daniel J. Jaksich, Controller
Charles T. Munger, Vice Chairman/Director/CEO, Subsidiary/Chairman of the Board, Subsidiary
Board of Directors
Charles T. Munger, Vice Chairman/Director/CEO, Subsidiary/Chairman of the Board, Subsidiary
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 08/2008 | 05/2008 | 03/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Gross Operating Profit | 4.96 Bil. | 1.93 Bil. | 4.92 Bil. | 7.33 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 4.96 Bil. | 1.93 Bil. | 4.92 Bil. | 7.33 Bil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 4.96 Bil. | 1.93 Bil. | 4.92 Bil. | 7.33 Bil. |
| Total Net Income | 2.88 Bil. | 940 Mil. | 2.95 Bil. | 4.55 Bil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 1.86 K. | 607 | 1.9 K. | 2.94 K. |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 1.86 K. | 607 | 1.9 K. | 2.94 K. |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 08/2008 | 05/2008 | 03/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Assets | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Liabilities | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Capitalization | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Cash Flow | 08/2008 | 05/2008 | 03/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -19.42 Bil. | -13.34 Bil. | -13.43 Bil. | -10.4 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | 1.26 Bil. | 1.2 Bil. | 1.37 Bil. | 2.39 Bil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -13.17 Bil. | -8.76 Bil. | 586 Mil. | 3.34 Bil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Gross Operating Profit | 22.07 Bil. | 18.5 Bil. | 13.51 Bil. | 11.66 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 22.07 Bil. | 18.5 Bil. | 13.51 Bil. | 11.66 Bil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 22.07 Bil. | 18.5 Bil. | 13.51 Bil. | 11.66 Bil. |
| Total Net Income | 13.21 Bil. | 11.02 Bil. | 8.53 Bil. | 7.31 Bil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 8.55 K. | 7.14 K. | 5.54 K. | 4.75 K. |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 8.55 K. | 7.14 K. | 5.54 K. | 4.75 K. |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Assets | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Liabilities | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Capitalization | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -13.43 Bil. | -14.08 Bil. | -13.84 Bil. | 221 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | 1.37 Bil. | 2.61 Bil. | 5.63 Bil. | -156 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 586 Mil. | -1.28 Bil. | 1.23 Bil. | 7.47 Bil. |
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