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Abel Considers Selling Berkshire's Kraft Heinz Shares After Write-Down

1/21/2026

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Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, weighs selling Berkshire's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares.
The move follows a $3.76 billion write-down on Berkshire's Kraft Heinz stake and dissatisfaction with Kraft Heinz's planned split.
Analysts say Abel's leadership could differ from Buffett's, potentially prompting a review of Berkshire's holdings.
Buffett has stated that any block bid must be offered to all Berkshire shareholders.

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Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, weighs selling Berkshire's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares.
The move follows a $3.76 billion write-down on Berkshire's Kraft Heinz stake and dissatisfaction with Kraft Heinz's planned split.
Analysts say Abel's leadership could differ from Buffett's, potentially prompting a review of Berkshire's holdings.
Buffett has stated that any block bid must be offered to all Berkshire shareholders.