The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway
For the first time, the complete financial history of Berkshire Hathaway is available under one cover in chronological format. Beginning at the origins of the predecessor companies in the textile industry, the reader can examine the development of the modern-day conglomerate year-by-year and decade-by-decade, watching as the struggling textile company morphs into what it has become today. The appendices contain balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and key ratios dating back to the 1930s, materials brought together for the first time.
Praise for The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway
“The most comprehensive and detailed history of Berkshire Hathaway to date. A must-read that belongs on the bookshelf of any serious investor.”
— Guy Spier, Author, The Education of a Value Investor
“With this project, Adam has a done a wonderful job extending the Berkshire Classroom by providing a comprehensive analysis of the rich corporate history and unique entrepreneurial leadership.”
— Mac Sykes, Gabelli Funds
“For students of history, especially the history of Berkshire Hathaway’s early days, Adam Mead’s book is a must-read. I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to visit Berkshire’s past through this wonderful book. I recommend it highly.”
— Thomas Russo, Gardner Russo & Gardner LLC
“I and my teammates at the Gabelli Organization have been tracking Warren’s success for some 50 years. Adam’s book captures the work and highlights the history of Berkshire and the hard and diligent work of Buffett and Munger.”
— Mario Gabelli, Chairman and CEO, Gabelli Funds
“Few activities can be more rewarding for any value investor than studying the history and evolution of Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Adam has done us all a huge favor with his yeoman efforts in producing this treatise. Since it is chronologically ordered, it is an invaluable reference guide for all things Berkshire.”
“I thought nothing else of value could be written about Warren Buffett. I was wrong. Adam’s detailed chronology of Berkshire’s evolution reveals the successes and failures of Warren in a unique and digestible way. A worthwhile read for every buffett scholar, amateur and professional alike.”
— Drew Estes, Banyan Capital