About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates across multiple industries worldwide, including insurance, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and services. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company was incorporated in 1998.
Core Business Segments
- Insurance & Reinsurance: Provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance.
- Rail Transportation: Operates extensive railroad systems in North America.
- Utilities & Energy: Generates and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources. Also manages natural gas distribution, pipelines, and storage.
Diverse Subsidiary Operations
- Manufacturing: Produces confectionery, chemicals, aerospace components, residential homes, flooring, insulation, paints, and bricks.
- Consumer Products: Offers apparel, footwear, toys, jewelry, batteries, and precision metal components.
- Retail & Distribution: Distributes electronics, groceries, and franchises quick-service restaurants. Also retails automobiles, furniture, appliances, and luxury goods.
- Aviation & Logistics: Provides aviation training, shared aircraft ownership, and logistics services.
Berkshire Hathaway's diversified portfolio ensures stability and growth across global markets.