“Nothing extraordinary has occurred at Berkshire; a very long runway, simple and generally sound decisions, the American tailwind and compounding effects produced my current wealth,” Buffett said. “My will provides that more than 99% of my estate is destined for philanthropic usage.”
"Excluding shares of treasury stock, Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership interest in each of the five companies now averages more than 81⁄2%"
"Berkshire Hathaway’s intention continues to be to hold its Japanese investments for the long term. Depending on price, Berkshire Hathaway may increase its holdings up to a maximum of 9.9% in any of the five investments."