US EditionBuffett hands his successor a giant cash pile and many questions
- Warren Buffett announced that Greg Abel will succeed him as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, overseeing a conglomerate valued around $1.2 trillion with nearly $350 billion in cash.
- Abel, a Canadian-born energy executive who joined Berkshire through acquisitions, rose to vice-chairman in 2018 and now manages all non-insurance operations.
- Despite Abel’s reputation as a skilled utility executive, he lacks a personal stock-picking track record, raising shareholder questions about how he will deploy Berkshire’s vast cash reserves.
- Operating earnings under Abel expanded about 27% last year to nearly $22 billion, while analysts note shareholders expect clarity on his risk tolerance and strategy as he inherits the cash hoard.
- Abel’s succession prompts uncertainty about Berkshire’s future direction amid evolving markets and AI-driven changes, with investors debating whether the company can maintain Buffett’s legacy and premium valuation.
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