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- Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway’s new chief executive, announced on March 5 that buybacks would resume after nearly two years.
- In 2025, S&P 500 buybacks totaled about $1 trillion, surpassing cash dividends for the fifth consecutive year.
- Greg Abel received $22 million in compensation last year, while Warren Buffett, who remains Berkshire's chairman, earned $389,488.
- Berkshire's board plans to propose a 'say-on-pay' advisory vote for executive compensation at its May 2 meeting.
