Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel publishes his first letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By JOSH FUNKFebruary 28, 2026 at 02:23 PM

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Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, published his first letter to shareholders on Saturday. The letter was released as Berkshire Hathaway announced a $4.5 billion write-down on its Kraft Heinz and Occidental Petroleum stakes. Abel's letter pays tribute to Buffett and commits to maintaining Berkshire's established culture of trust and integrity. He also assured shareholders that the company will continue operating in the same successful manner it has for the past six decades. While Buffett remains chairman and the largest shareholder, Abel is now responsible for writing the annual shareholder letters. Abel also announced changes to the lineup for the upcoming shareholder meeting in May.

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