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Berkshire Hathaway

By: Bharat N. Anand and Samhita Patwardhan Jayanti
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Abstract

Berkshire Hathaway describes the history and strategy of one of the best known investment firms over the last forty years. The case describes the investment philosophy of Warren Buffett, its legendary chairman and CEO, the gradual diversification of its portfolio, its capital allocation strategy, compensation structure, and corporate governance approach, leading up to August 2008.

Keywords

History; Private Equity; Diversification; Resource Allocation; Investment Portfolio; Corporate Strategy; Investment; Corporate Governance

Citation

Anand, Bharat N., and Samhita Patwardhan Jayanti. "Berkshire Hathaway." Harvard Business School Case 709-449, January 2009.
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