BYD Expresses Gratitude to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for Their Support Following Stake Sale, Emphasizing Their Affection for the Chinese Auto Giant: 'It's Not Due to Any Dislike'
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 28 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Berkshire Hathaway Exits BYD: BYD Co. Ltd. confirmed the complete exit of Berkshire Hathaway from its investment, ending a 17-year relationship, with Berkshire having sold over 225 million shares and reducing its stake below 5%.
Market Reaction and Company Performance: Following the news of Berkshire's divestment, BYD's stock dropped over 6% in Hong Kong, reflecting concerns over the company's slowing growth, as it recently lowered its 2025 sales target and reported its first quarterly profit drop in three years.
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About BRK.A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in diverse business activities, including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, services and retailing. Its segments include Insurance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot), Manufacturing, McLane Company (McLane), and Service and retailing. The Insurance segment includes GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. The BNSF segment includes the operation of railroad systems in North America. BHE segment offers regulated electric and gas utilities and real estate brokerage activities. Manufacturing segment manufacturers various products, such as industrial, consumer and building products. The McLane segment is engaged in wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. The Pilot segment is an operator of travel centers in North America and a marketer of wholesale fuel.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
