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1996 Annual Meeting - Summary

Meeting focused on Class B shares creation, unit trust prevention, and Berkshire's stock valuation

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1996 Annual Meeting - Summary

The 1996 annual meeting was dominated by discussion of the newly created Class B shares, which Berkshire introduced to prevent unit trusts from exploiting Berkshire's reputation. Buffett explained why the stock was not undervalued at current prices and discussed the risks of high-commission investment products.

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  • Year: 1996

  • Type: Annual Meeting

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