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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway exits China's BYD, filing shows
Berkshire Hathaway's 17-year investment in BYD yielded over 20 times return before exiting amid China's EV market slowdown and stricter government regulations.
- Berkshire Hathaway fully exited its 17-year investment in Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, as confirmed in an August 14, 2025, filing.
- The exit followed gradual stake reductions starting in August 2022, with Berkshire's holding falling below 5% in June last year, removing disclosure requirements.
- Under CEO Wang Chuanfu, BYD has encountered declining domestic sales and government opposition to aggressive price cuts, leading analysts to anticipate that the company will fall short of its 2025 goal of selling 5.5 million electric vehicles worldwide.
- Berkshire originally bought 225 million BYD shares in 2008 for $230 million, a stake that increased over twentyfold during ownership before the full exit was disclosed.
- The full divestment reflects broader market concerns about China's EV oversupply and intense competition, while BYD publicly thanked Berkshire for its investment and companionship.
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