- American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, Ally Financial, and Capital One are involved in discussions regarding their massive investment stakes and leadership strategy.
- Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a leadership transition with Greg Abel set to take over from Warren Buffett, accompanied by investment write-downs.
Berkshire Hathaway incurred billions in losses on its investment in Kraft Heinz and sold its stake in Paramount Global at a loss.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
Berkshire Hathaway incurred billions in losses on its investment in Kraft Heinz and sold its stake in Paramount Global at a loss.
Who's involved
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Part of
Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a leadership transition with Greg Abel set to take over from Warren Buffett, accompanied by investment write-downs.Also in this story
- Warren Buffett has stepped down from his role as board chair of Berkshire Hathaway.
- Berkshire Hathaway is divesting from major portfolio winners as part of the leadership transition under Greg Abel.
- Berkshire Hathaway holds its Occidental stake while trimming its Apple position as Greg Abel reshapes the conglomerate's portfolio.
- Berkshire Hathaway announced the resumption of its share repurchase program, guided by the Chairman, following analysis of SEC filings.
The entities involved
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Kraft Heinz
American worldwide food company formed by the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz
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Berkshire Hathaway
American multinational conglomerate holding company
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CBS Studios
American television production company
- In 2007, CBS broadcast featured Andrews, Cordes, and Couric criticizing the Food and Drug Administration's problems.
- Various media entities are active in the current news cycle, including CBS premiering a new season of Big Brother, tennis players competing in Wimbledon, and projects for Prime Video and National Geographic.
Related events
- Kraft Heinz announced on August 28, 2026, that it is investing $30 million in local operations in Kendallville.
- Berkshire Hathaway is discussing a long-term investment made seven years ago with Itochu that is now gaining global profile.
- Buffett admitted Kraft Heinz was a rare gaffe as Berkshire Hathaway remains a large shareholder in the company, while the Gates Foundation holds equity in both Kraft Heinz and BRK.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- InvestopediaNot Even Warren Buffett Wins 'Em All—Recent Losses on Two Big Investments Prove It Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway recently took a big hit on its Kraft Heinz holding, writing down the value of it