Core Insights - Warren Buffett announces his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of a 60-year investment career and a significant transition for the company [2][3] - Buffett emphasizes the importance of long-termism and criticizes the greed prevalent among corporate executives, particularly regarding excessive compensation [4][5] - He pledges an additional $1.3 billion in charitable donations, continuing his commitment to philanthropy [7] Group 1: Transition of Leadership - Buffett confirms that the next annual letter to shareholders will be written by someone else, but he will continue to communicate about his charitable efforts through annual Thanksgiving letters [3] - Since Buffett's announcement of his retirement plan in May, Berkshire's Class A shares have dropped approximately 8% [3] - Buffett will retain a significant portion of Berkshire Class A shares to ensure a smooth transition for his successor, Greg Abel [3][24] Group 2: Critique of Corporate Greed - Buffett warns against the negative effects of executive compensation disclosure requirements, which have led to unhealthy competition among CEOs for higher pay [4][27] - He highlights that jealousy and greed often accompany the wealth of very rich CEOs, urging Berkshire to avoid hiring those who seek to become "look-at-me-rich" [4][27] Group 3: Long-term Investment Philosophy - Buffett's investment philosophy stands in stark contrast to the rise of speculative assets like cryptocurrencies and the trend of high-frequency trading [6] - He asserts that Berkshire's operational approach will ensure it remains a valuable asset in America, avoiding activities that could lead to its decline [6][28] Group 4: Commitment to Philanthropy - Buffett announces a donation of 2.7 million shares of Berkshire Class B stock, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, to four family foundations managed by his children [7] - He has committed to donating all his Berkshire stock to charity, having initiated the "Giving Pledge" alongside Bill and Melinda Gates [7]

综合美联社、哥伦比亚广播公司（CBS）、《华尔街日报》等媒体报道，5月3日， 美国投资人沃伦·巴菲特当日在伯克希尔·哈撒韦年度股东大会上宣布，他 计划在年底退休，辞去伯克希尔·哈撒韦首席执行官（CEO）一职，并将向董事会推荐格雷格·阿贝尔（Greg Abel）接任CEO。 巴菲特表示："自己仍然会偶尔现身，也许在少数情况下（我）会有用"，但各项决策将由格雷格·阿贝尔做最终决定。 巴菲特与阿贝尔共同出席伯克希尔·哈撒韦年度股东大会 截图自CNBC 伯克希尔的董事会将投票决定是否正式批准这一任命。巴菲特表示，他预计投票将一致同意。 巴菲特是伯克希尔的首席执行官、董事长兼投资负责人。《华尔街日报》报道，当他卸任时，这些职责将由包括阿贝尔在内的几个人分担。巴菲特一旦离 职，预计另外两名副手将负责管理庞大的投资组合。 格雷格·阿贝尔现年62岁，在加拿大草原地区出生长大，现任伯克希尔·哈撒韦能源公司董事长兼首席执行官，主要负责伯克希尔的所有非保险业务，覆盖建 材、化工、鞋类和糖果等领域。 据《华尔街日报》报道，阿贝尔在年轻时担任会计师时就显示出，他既精于研究资产负债表，也擅长阅人和与人交往。 在20世纪90年代初，时年3 ...