2014 Annual Meeting - Famous Quotes
Famous quotes from the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting.
Famous Quotes from 2014 Annual Meeting
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"With all the talk about my succession, I thought it was probably a good idea to try and hook up with someone famous that might give me a shot at a second career."
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"We're available for weddings and funerals and bar mitzvahs."
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"They offered $1,000 for me and Paul. And they said, 'OK. We'll make it $10,000 if just Paul comes.'"
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"Carrie Sova had a baby in September. She marshaled 400-plus people from our companies to put on this show."
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"Our insurance business now has a float of $77 billion. That $77 billion is ours to invest."
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"Even if we break even on underwriting, that $77 billion is like net worth. It's a remarkable business."
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"Operating earnings were down a bit, more than accounted for in insurance underwriting. But pay no attention to quarterly figures."
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"We're doing the Kraft Heinz deal. It's a great opportunity with 3G Capital."
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"3G runs businesses extremely well. They cut costs aggressively but effectively."
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"Kraft has incredible brands. The combined company will be a powerhouse."
Source: 2014_Annual_Meeting.md