Berkshire Hathaway Profiles, Brand Logos and Top Lists

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quick facts

NYSE symbol:	BRK.A
Founded:	1888
Founders:	Oliver Chace
Headquarters:	Omaha, Nebraska
Legal structure:	Corporation
Annual revenue:	$118,245,000,000
Net income:	$13,213,000,000
Operating income:	$13,213,000,000
Employees:	233,000
Industries:	Property and Casualty Insurance, Diversified Investments, Fire, Marine, and Casualty Insurance, Newspaper Publishers

Revenue history for Berkshire Hathaway

Revenue	Date
$118,245,000,000	2008
$118,245,000,000	December 31, 2007
$98,539,000,000	2007
$24,028,000,000	2000
$2,483,900,000	1990

Net income history for Berkshire Hathaway

Net Income	Date
$13,213,000,000	December 2007
$11,015,000,000	2007
$1,557,000,000	2000
$447,500,000	1990

Divisions of Berkshire Hathaway

Division Name
Kolnische Ruckversicherungs Gesellschaft AG
Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Co
TaeguTec Ltd
CMH Manufacturing, Inc
OCSAP Ltd
GRD Holdings Corporation
MidAmerican Energy Company
UNION TANK CAR CO
CORNHUSKER CASUALTY CO
Northern Electric Distribution ltd
Garan Inc
CORT Business Services Corporation
General Reinsurance Australia Ltd
NNGC Acquisition, LLC
Helzberg Diamonds
Yorkshire Electricity Group PLC
Justin Industries, Inc
KR Acquisition 1 LLC
Union Underwear
Blue Chip Stamps
Cologne Reinsurance Company (Dublin) Ltd
Vanity Fair Brands, Inc
L.A. Darling Co
Fairfield Insurance Company
Gen Re Securities Holdings LLC
Gen Re Securities
XTRA Finance Corp
Xtra
EXSIF Worldwide Inc
Ingersoll Maschinen Werkzerge GmbH
NetJets
Schuller GmbH
See's Candy Shops, Inc
Sterling Crane Inc
CE Electric UK Holdings
Homemakers Plaza Inc
Yorkshire Holdings PLC
Marmon Holdings Inc
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
Webb Wheel Products Inc
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Larson Juhl US LLC
U.S. Underwriters Insurance Company
CTB INTERNATIONAL CORP
WESCO FINANCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Gen Re
XTRA Lease
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
CE CASECNAN WATER & ENERGY CO INC
Medical Protective
Johns Manville
Scott Fetzer Financial Group, Inc
Marmon/Keystone Corp
Campbell Hausfeld
Northern Electric PLC
Shaw Industries
Central States of Omaha Companies Inc
Dairy Queen
National Indemnity Company of the South
RSCC Wire & Cable Inc
Geico General Insurance Co
Railsplitter Holdings Corp
Benjamin Moore & Co.
McLane Foodservice, Inc
FlightSafety Services Corporation
RC Willey Home Furnishings
Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance (UK)
Boat America Corporation
General Star National Insurance Co
Precision Steel Warehouse, Inc
Yorkshire Electricity Distribution PLC
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
Acme Building Brands, Inc
Johns Manville Slovakia, a.s.
PacifiCorp
Faraday Reinsurance Co ltd
MiTek Inc
Northern Natural Gas Co
Star Furniture Co
CMH Homes, Inc
IMC Holdings GmbH
GRD Limited
XTRA Corp
MHC Inc
Bushwick Metals, Inc
Fruit of the Loom
Richline Group Inc
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO
Kansas Bankers Surety Company
Borsheim Jewelry Company, Inc
General Reinsurance Africa Ltd
Genesis Insurance Co
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NEBRASKA
Albecca Inc
Justin Brands, Inc
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FINANCE CORP
KR Holding LLC
Oak River Insurance Co
TTI, Inc.
CMH Parks, Inc

Companies acquired by Berkshire Hathaway

Company	Date:
The Pampered Chef	2002
GEICO	1996
Gen Re	1998
McLane Company	2003
Russell Brands	2006
Fruit of the Loom	2002
Xtra	2001
Benjamin Moore & Co.	2000
Shaw Industries	2001
MiTek	2001
NetJets	1998
Clayton Homes	2003
Johns-Manville	2001
Marmon Group
Orange Julius	1999

Other companies in the same city as Berkshire Hathaway

Union Pacific Railroad

Revenue: $17,970,000,000

ConAgra Foods

Revenue: $12,731,200,000

Northern Border Partners, L.P.

Revenue: $4,714,000,000

Werner Enterprises

Revenue: $2,165,600,000

Valmont Industries

Revenue: $1,907,280,000

TD Ameritrade

Revenue: $1,803,500,000

AMCON Distributing Company

Revenue: $853,600,000

Infogroup

Revenue: $738,270,000

Creighton University

Revenue: $516,135,236

ACI Worldwide, Inc.

Revenue: $417,650,000

Lindsay Manufacturing

Revenue: $336,230,000

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

Revenue: $188,760,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
What is the ticker symbol and exchange for Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
The ticker symbol is "BRK-A" listed on the NYSE stock exchange and "BRK-B" listed on the NYSE stock exchange.
Q:
How many people work for Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
There were 233,000 employees in the year 2009.
Q:
Which year was Berkshire Hathaway founded?
A:
The company was founded in 1888.
Q:
Which location is Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters?
A:
The main office is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Q:
Who are the Board of Directors at Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
Some Members of the Board include:
- Howard Graham Buffett, Board Member
- Warren Buffett, Chairman
- Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman
- Malcolm Chace, Board Member
- Charlotte Guyman, Board Member
- Donald Keough, Board Member
- Thomas S. Murphy, Board Member
- Walter Scott, Jr., Board Member
- Susan Decker, Board Member
- Ronald Olson, Board Member
Q:
What companies has Berkshire Hathaway acquired?
A:
Strategic acquisitions made by Berkshire Hathaway include The Pampered Chef, GEICO, General Re, McLane Company, Russell Corporation and Fruit of the Loom.
Q:
Which industries does Berkshire Hathaway operate?
A:
The company operates in Property and Casualty Insurance, Diversified Investments and Fire, Marine, and Casualty Insurance.
Q:
Who has bought shares of stock in Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
Stock owners include Warren Buffett.
Q:
Who founded Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
Oliver Chace started the company.