Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK)

Overview

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a conglomerate operating globally, is active in several key industries, including insurance, freight rail transportation, and utilities. With a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, it offers a wide range of services from property and casualty insurance to energy production and distribution. The company has made significant investments across North America's railroad systems and is also involved in the manufacture of a variety of consumer and industrial products. Besides its core operations, Berkshire Hathaway is engaged in retail and service businesses, including automobile dealerships and furniture retailing. Founded in 1998 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, it stands as a testament to diversified investment and operational strategy.

Products and Services

Berkshire Hathaway's vast array of products and services includes:

• Insurance and Reinsurance: Offering property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance services.
• Railroad Systems: Operation of comprehensive railroad systems across North America.
• Energy Production: Generation, transmission, storage, and distribution of electricity sourced from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources. Includes operation of natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, compressor and meter stations, and interests in coal mining assets.
• Manufactured Products: Production of boxed chocolates, confectionery products, specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, aerospace and power generation components, flooring products, insulation and roofing items, building components, paints and coatings, and masonry products.
• Home Construction and Financial Services: Manufactured and site-built home construction, along with related lending and financial services.
• Consumer Goods: Offering a range of products including recreational vehicles, apparel, footwear, jewelry, batteries, and motorcycle equipment.
• Industrial Components: Providing castings, forgings, fasteners/systems, aerostructures, precision components, and various alloys.
• Information and Entertainment: Distribution of televisions and information technology; operation of quick service restaurants.
• Logistics and Distribution: Electronic components distribution, logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services.
• Professional Aviation Services: Providing professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs.
• Retail: Operating a variety of retail businesses including automobile dealerships, furniture stores, household appliance and electronics stores, jewelry stores, and kitchenware shops.