What companies make up Berkshire Hathaway?
| Acme Brick Company | International Dairy Queen, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (THREE) | Justin Brands |
| Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company | Kraft Heinz |
| Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies | Larson-Juhl |
| Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies | LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) |
What type of company is Berkshire Hathaway?
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in various business activities, including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing and retailing.
What is Berkshire Hathaway’s revenue and EBT?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a global energy company with subsidiaries that generate, transmit, store, distribute, and supply energy. 9 The segment’s revenue rose 4.6\% in 2020 to $21.0 billion while EBT fell 5.3\% to $2.5 billion Revenue and EBT each comprised about 9\% of the respective totals for each metric. 6
Why did Berkshire Hathaway’s net earnings fall 47\% in 2020?
Net earnings fell 47.1\% compared to 2019, for total net earnings of $43.3 billion in 2020. 2 The significant decline was mostly driven by earnings declines across most of Berkshire’s business segments, which were partially offset by a $40.7 billion gain before taxes and non-controlling interests in the company’s large equity portfolio. 4
Who is Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel?
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett’s unofficial successor will be Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Vice Chairman in charge of noninsurance operations, according to an announcement from Vice Chairman Charlie Munger on May 1, 2021. No date was suggested for the succession.