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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. The company averaged an annual growth in book value of 20.3% to its shareholders for the last 44 years, while employing large amounts of capital, and minimal debt. Berkshire Hathaway stock produced a total return of 76% from 2000–2010 versus a negative 11.3% return for the S&P 500. The company is well known for its control by celebrity investor Warren Buffett, who is the company's chairman and...
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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

Berkshire Hathaway founders

Oliver Chace

August 24, 1769 - 1852

Oliver Chace was the founder of several New England textile manufacturing companies in the early 19th century, including the Valley Falls Company, the original antecedent of Berkshire Hathaway, currently one of the largest companies in the world. Chace was born on August 24, 1769 in Swansea,...
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Executives at Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett

Chief Executive Officer

Tenure:1970 - Present (42 years)

Education:University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Columbia Business School, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, University of Nebraska system

Warren Edward Buffett is an American investor, industrialist and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...
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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

Headquarters of Berkshire Hathaway

Omaha

Population:438,646

Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs...
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Current Berkshire Hathaway board members

Howard Graham Buffett

Board member since:1993

Howard Graham Buffett is an American philanthropist, photographer, and farmer. He is the eldest son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett. He is...
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Warren Buffett

Board member since:1970

Warren Edward Buffett is an American investor, industrialist and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in...
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Charlie Munger

Board member since:1978

Charles Thomas Munger is an American business magnate, lawyer, investor, and philanthropist. He is Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation,...
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Charlotte Guyman

Board member since:2003

Charlotte Guyman had a variety of management positions at Microsoft and also worked on the Internet application Expedia.

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
General 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/Scott Fetzer Company
Northern Electric PLC
Shaw Industries Group, Inc
Central States of Omaha Companies Inc
International Dairy Queen, Inc
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
R.C. 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 Ltd.
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
General Re	1998
McLane Company	2003
Russell Corporation	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

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

InfoUSA

Revenue: $738,270,000

ACI Worldwide, Inc.

Revenue: $417,650,000

Lindsay Manufacturing

Revenue: $336,230,000

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

Revenue: $188,760,000

Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc.

Revenue: $54,810,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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:
Who founded Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
Oliver Chace started the company.
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 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:
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:
How many people work for Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
There were 233,000 employees in the year 2009.
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:
Who has bought shares of stock in Berkshire Hathaway?
A:
Stock owners include Warren Buffett.