Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meetings (since 1994)

2010-Morning Session-BRK Annual Shareholders Meeting

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Dec 1, 2018

Discussion on the performance of raw industry businesses and the importance of long-term value. Clarification of the Abacus transaction and the need for stricter regulations on commercial and investment banks. Exploring driver distraction and charitable stock distribution. Importance of Ajit Jain to Berkshire and national indemnities. Exploring inflation, financial education, and the secret millionaires club. Managing acquired businesses and investing in BYD. Effective decentralized headquarters and commitment to ethical behavior.

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Performance of raw industry businesses, focus on operating earnings, and rounding practices in earnings reports

Introduction of Journalists and Q&A Format, and a Question about Goldman Sachs

Misreporting and Losses: The Abacus Transaction

10:15 • 26min

Stricter Regulations and the Need for a New Glass-Steagall

35:58 • 10min

Currencies and Greek Crisis

46:19 • 17min

Driver Distraction and Charitable Stock Distribution

01:03:14 • 25min

Changing the Culture of an Organization

01:28:07 • 2min

Ajit Jain's Importance to Berkshire and National Indemnities

01:30:20 • 12min

Inflation, Financial Education, and the Secret Millionaires Club

01:42:07 • 13min

Defense Against Inflation and Mistakes with NetJets

01:54:42 • 4min

Managing Acquired Businesses and Investing in BYD

01:58:48 • 8min

Headquarters and Ethical Behavior

02:06:30 • 26min