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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Funk

Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting draws light crowds as new CEO works to win shareholders in post-Buffett era

The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, long characterized by the folksy wisdom and humor of Warren Buffett, saw a significant shift this Saturday as Greg Abel, the new CEO, took the helm for the first time.

Shareholders still queued outside the Nebraska arena from midnight, but the atmosphere was notably different, with attendance down significantly and the venue only a little over half full.

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