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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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 PROFILE
Hold the cheeseburgers in paradise and pass the returns on investments. Warren Buffett, one of the world's richest men, pools his investments in holding company Berkshire Hathaway. It primarily operates property/casualty insurance and reinsurance through subsidiaries National Indemnity, GEICO, and reinsurance giant GeneralCologne Re, among others. Berkshire also owns stakes in gems (Helzberg Diamonds), candy (See's), pilot training (FlightSafety International), and shoes (H.H. Brown and Dexter). The firm also has significant stakes in American Express, Coca-Cola, Gillette, The Washington Post Company, Wells Fargo, and MidAmerican Energy. Buffett and his wife Susan own about 40% of the company.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 33,976.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 41.4%
Employees: 45,000
Revenue per employee: $755,022.22

 KEY PEOPLE
• Warren E. Buffett
    CEO
• Marc D. Hamburg
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1440 Kiewit Plaza
Omaha, NE 68131
US
Phone: 402-346-1400
Fax: 402-346-3375
Online: Web Site

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