Mario Gabelli Comments on Berkshire Hathaway Inc

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Mar 12, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (1.3%) (BRK.A – $226,000.00 – NYSE), based in Omaha, Nebraska, is the holding company for a diverse group of operating subsidiaries, including insurance, freight rail transportation, utilities and energy, finance, services, and retailing. The subsidiaries operate in an autonomous fashion, while investment and capital allocation decisions are managed by 82 year-old Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio) in consultation with 89 year-old Charlie Munger (Trades, Portfolio). From 1995 through December 31, 2013, the firm had an annual compounded gain on book value of 19.7%.

From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)’s Asset Fund Q4 2014 Commentary.