Dairy Queen turns 85 this year with 7,800 restaurants across 27 countries, a $6.4 billion system generating nearly $100 million in annual profit for Berkshire — yet it barely rates a paragraph in the annual report. From a 1940 soft-serve stand in Joliet, Illinois to a $10 billion growth target by 2030, this is the story of Berkshire's most delicious invisible subsidiary.
From a $725 million acquisition that nearly went bankrupt to an operation spanning 1,100 aircraft across 150 countries, NetJets is Berkshire Hathaway's most unlikely success story — built by the man who once called private jets "indefensible."
Berkshire Hathaway's National Indemnity acquired a 2.49% stake in Tokio Marine Holdings for $1.8 billion, launching a 10-year reinsurance partnership with Japan's oldest insurer. The deal deepens Berkshire's Japan strategy, generates float through a quota-share agreement, and lands squarely in the middle of a marine insurance crisis triggered by the Iran conflict.
An SEC investigation threatened the reputations of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, but Chuck Rickershauser's legal expertise prevented a potential disaster for the duo and Berkshire Hathaway.
Who would have thought that investing in a razor company could lead to owning a battery giant? Join us on a remarkable journey through the history of American corporate success.
Berkshire Hathaway's strategic investment in Texaco bonds during the 1987 bankruptcy led to a remarkable 20% profit. Find out what happened and why it might not be a strategy for private investors.
Warren Buffett's 94th birthday coincides with Berkshire Hathaway reaching a historic $1 trillion market cap, marking a monumental achievement for the legendary investor and his shareholders.
What happens to the United States and Berkshire Hathaway in a possible 'Liz Truss moment'? We look into history to understand likely implications.
Charlie Munger's advice on the first $100k needs adjustment in light of modern economic shifts and inflation. Find out the new milestones!
From a historical perspective we discuss the significance of Berkshire Hathaway's SEC reporting requirements, highlighting the importance of transparency for shareholders.