Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) NYSE

493.56

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Address

3555 Farnam Street

Omaha, NE 68131

United States of America

Phone

402 346 1400

Sector

Financial Services

Industry

Insurance - Diversified

Employees

392400

First IPO Date

May 09, 1996

Key Executives

NameTitlePayYear Born
Mr. Warren E. BuffettChairman, Chief Executive Officer & President405,1111930
Ms. Kara Lee RaiguelChief Executive Officer & President of General Re Unit0N/A
Mr. Peter James EastwoodChief Executive Officer & President of Specialty Insurance0N/A
Mr. Marc David HamburgSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary4.08M1950
Mr. Ajit JainVice Chairman of Insurance Operations & Director21.02M1952
Mr. Gregory Edward AbelVice Chairman of Non Insurance Operations & Director21.02M1962
Mr. Kerby S. HamTreasurer0N/A
Mr. Daniel Jerome JaksichVice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer0N/A

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.