BRK-ABerkshire Hathaway

About Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A), (NYSE:BRK-B) is a holding company engaged in diverse business activities such as insurance, freight rail transportation, utilities and energy, and manufacturing, service, and retail distribution. The company, listed on the NYSE, owns fully or holds substantial stakes in several major corporations, including GEICO, Coca-Cola, and Wells Fargo. Its primary objective is to expand its diverse portfolio and increase shareholder value through the acquisition of new companies and the growth of existing ones. Berkshire Hathaway also prioritizes sustainable and ethical business practices.
What is BRK-A known for?
Snapshot
Public US
Ownership
1839
Year founded
7064
Employees
Omaha, United States
Head office
1 of 5
US Rank
Unknown
Sector
N/A
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Operations
All Locations
Omaha, US
Products and/or services of Berkshire Hathaway
- Insurance: This is Berkshire Hathaway's core business, with prominent brands like GEICO (auto insurance), Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (commercial insurance), and Gen Re (reinsurance).
- Transportation: This includes railroads like BNSF Railway, truck services through McLane Company, and aviation services through Executive Jet.
- Utilities: Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a major player in electricity and natural gas generation, transmission, and distribution.
- Manufacturing: From industrial products like Lubrizol lubricants to building materials like Acme Brick, Berkshire Hathaway owns various manufacturing companies.
- Retail: This includes iconic brands like Dairy Queen and Ben & Jerry's, as well as furniture retailers like Nebraska Furniture Mart.
- Financial Services: Berkshire Hathaway has significant investments in banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America, as well as insurance brokers like Marsh & McLennan.
Berkshire Hathaway executive team
- Mr. Gregory Edward AbelCEO, President & Director
- Mr. Marc David HamburgSenior VP, CFO & Secretary
- Mr. Ajit JainVice Chairman of Insurance Operations & Director
- Mr. Daniel Jerome JaksichVP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
- Mr. Michael J. O'SullivanSenior VP & General Counsel
- Mr. Adam M. JohnsonPresident of Consumer Products, Service & Retailing
- Mr. Kerby S. HamTreasurer
- Mr. Peter James EastwoodCEO & President of Specialty Insurance
- Ms. Kara Lee RaiguelCEO & President of General Re Unit