Signage for Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 29, 2022.
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Berkshire Hathaway The shareholder meeting pregame is nothing short of an extravagance.
Thousands of Berkshire shareholders flocked to Omaha, Nebraska, this weekend for the annual meeting on Saturday. Before listening to Warren Buffett and Charlie MungerInvestors gathered at a sprawling convention center to browse exhibits featuring the conglomerate’s holdings, from toy trains imitating BNSF Railway rolling stock, Berkshire chocolate coins from See’s Candies to Buffett-branded Brooks athleisure.
The so-called “Berkshire Bargain Bazaar” is a tradition at the Oracle of Omaha’s annual event. Only those who have a shareholder card can participate and will be able to buy at a discount at the CHI Health Center.
CNBC will host the exclusive live stream of the shareholders’ meeting on Saturday beginning at 9:45 am ET.
See’s Candy
A display showing chocolate coins at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Omaha, Nebraska.
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See’s Candies drew a large crowd at “Woodstock for Capitalist.” Two hits of the day were the Berkshire Chocolate Coins and Buffett’s favorite, Chocolate Pecan Fudge.
the bookworm
A display of a Charles Munger almanac at the Berkshire Hathaway annual stockholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
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“Poor Charlie’s Almanack” (the third edition of Munger’s advice book) was on sale at The Bookworm, a Berkshire-owned bookstore chain. Fans can also purchase a collection of Berkshire Hathaway letters to shareholders from 1965 to 2014.
look at the gecko
Screen showing the Gecko character for GEICO Insurance during the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
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The Geico gecko advertising icon was on hand to entertain the shareholders. Buffett first bought shares of the auto insurer in 1996.
Buffett slippers and socks
Screen for Brooks showing Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Shoppers bought Buffett-branded sneakers, T-shirts and socks at the Brooks booth. The sportswear company will also co-host a 5K with Berkshire in downtown Omaha on Sunday morning.
Jimmy Buffett’s Party Boat
Display of a motor boat at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Stockholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Shareholders could purchase a boat designed by singer Jimmy Buffett at the event for nearly $200,000 at a 10% discount. The boats, made by Berkshire subsidiary Forest River, are in production after 14 months of development with Buffett, 75.
BNSF model railway
An exhibit for the BNSF Railroad at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Omaha, Nebraska.
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The toy trains imitated Berkshire’s BNSF Railway rolling stock. BNSF is one of the largest freight railroads in North America.
Duracell
A Duracell display at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Shareholders lined up to get into battery maker Duracell’s truck with a mannequin of Buffett in the driver’s seat. Berkshire closed its deal to buy Duracell from Procter & Gamble in February 2016.
spoiled cook
A screen showing Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
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A cardboard cutout of Buffett in an apron welcomed shareholders of cookware company Pampered Chef.