The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway

A detailed financial history follows Berkshire Hathaway from its origins as a struggling textile company through its growth into a modern conglomerate. Drawing on chairman’s letters, annual reports, SEC filings, meeting transcripts and subsidiary financials, it traces major acquisitions, investments and capital allocation decisions year by year and decade by decade.

The result is a dense reference for readers who want a clearer view of how Berkshire was built and how Buffett and Munger approached each stage of its development. Longtime shareholders and serious investors will find extensive historical material, fresh analysis and consolidated financial data dating back to the 1930s.