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Warren Buffett is 'going quiet' after he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this year. Read his farewell letter to shareholders

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Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett will retire at year’s end after an epic 60 years in leadership. In a letter published Monday, Buffett said he’ll be “going quiet,” and will no longer write Berkshire’s annual report, nor talk “endlessly” at the annual meeting.

But before he leaves, he recounted his life and success, while sharing his wishes for the organization and philanthropic giving. Buffett is placing his trust in his successor Greg Abel, who will lead the $1.2 trillion empire.

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