Warren Buffett's shopping extravaganza kicks off at the Squishmallows Pit
Squashmallows with the image of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on display at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.
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OMAHA, Nebraska — Warren Buffett's annual pregame shopping event berkshire hathaway's annual general meeting is surprising shareholders gathered here this weekend.
With more than 20,000 square feet of showroom space and more than 50,000 inventory items, CHI Health Center's exhibit hall features products from a variety of Berkshire holding companies, from Brooks Running to See's Candies to Jazzwear.
Only shareholders can attend the event and purchase products at special discounted prices.
The annual general meeting will be Broadcast exclusively on CNBC and was live streamed CNBC.com. Special coverage begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
jazz wear
Sushmallow Pit at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders' Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.
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American toymaker Jazzwares, best known for its Squashmallows plush line, made a splash last year when it first showcased its products, including the debut of a Warren Buffett plush toy, at a Berkshire Hathaway conference. This year, the company expanded its convention hall exhibits, tripling its size.
On display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.
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Highlights include a new Squishmallows toy inspired by Buffett and Berkshire's longtime partner Charlie Munger, a flashy Squishmallows pit, and other exhibits.
“Poor Charlie's Yearbook”
In memory of Charles Munger ahead of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting to be held on May 3, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Bookworm sold only one book this year: Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger. It was at Mr. Buffett's request in honor of his business partner of more than 60 years. passed away in november At 99 years old.
flight safety
Flight Safety at Berkshire Hathaway Annual Stockholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.
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Berkshire acquired pilot training company Flight Safety in 1996. At Friday's shopping event, the company showed off what its training program for professional pilots looks like. Shareholders lined up to wear virtual reality glasses and experience flight simulation training.
pilot travel center
Pilot Travel exhibit in advance of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Pilot Travel Centers, a major truck stop company, displayed a full-sized red truck. The company is the largest travel center operator in North America, with more than 750 locations. Berkshire now wholly owns Pilot Travel. remaining 20% ownership From the Haslam family. The deal was not without drama, as the Haslams last year sued Berkshire, accusing the conglomerate of using so-called pushdown accounting without the family's permission.
Duracell
Duracell on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders' Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 2024.
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in 2016Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought Duracell from Procter & Gamble, offering consumer giant Duracell's $4.7 billion in P&G stock in exchange for the battery maker.
brooks running
On display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.
Sarah Min | CNBC
Brooks Running has attracted a long line of shareholders to get their hands on a special 2024 edition of its running shoes with “brk” on the side and a Running Buffett cartoon on the insole. Many shareholders will also participate in Brooks' “Invest in Yourself'' 5K fun run and walk on Sunday, the morning after the annual meeting.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 2024.
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warren buffett Purchased Dairy Queen in 1998 The deal is worth about $600 million, and he travels around Omaha with his great-grandchildren. according to The billionaire investor has previously told the Wall Street Journal that his favorite thing to order at DQ is vanilla soft serve ice cream topped with chocolate syrup and malt milk power.
Correction: Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting will be held in Nebraska. An earlier version of the caption did not mention the state.
Summarize this content to 100 words Squashmallows with the image of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on display at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCOMAHA, Nebraska — Warren Buffett's annual pregame shopping event berkshire hathaway's annual general meeting is surprising shareholders gathered here this weekend.With more than 20,000 square feet of showroom space and more than 50,000 inventory items, CHI Health Center's exhibit hall features products from a variety of Berkshire holding companies, from Brooks Running to See's Candies to Jazzwear.Only shareholders can attend the event and purchase products at special discounted prices.The annual general meeting will be Broadcast exclusively on CNBC and was live streamed CNBC.com. Special coverage begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET.jazz wearSushmallow Pit at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders' Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCAmerican toymaker Jazzwares, best known for its Squashmallows plush line, made a splash last year when it first showcased its products, including the debut of a Warren Buffett plush toy, at a Berkshire Hathaway conference. This year, the company expanded its convention hall exhibits, tripling its size.On display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCHighlights include a new Squishmallows toy inspired by Buffett and Berkshire's longtime partner Charlie Munger, a flashy Squishmallows pit, and other exhibits.”Poor Charlie's Yearbook”In memory of Charles Munger ahead of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting to be held on May 3, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska.Sarah Min | CNBCBookworm sold only one book this year: Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger. It was at Mr. Buffett's request in honor of his business partner of more than 60 years. passed away in november At 99 years old.flight safetyFlight Safety at Berkshire Hathaway Annual Stockholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCBerkshire acquired pilot training company Flight Safety in 1996. At Friday's shopping event, the company showed off what its training program for professional pilots looks like. Shareholders lined up to wear virtual reality glasses and experience flight simulation training.pilot travel centerPilot Travel exhibit in advance of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska.Sarah Min | CNBCPilot Travel Centers, a major truck stop company, displayed a full-sized red truck. The company is the largest travel center operator in North America, with more than 750 locations. Berkshire now wholly owns Pilot Travel. remaining 20% ownership From the Haslam family. The deal was not without drama, as the Haslams last year sued Berkshire, accusing the conglomerate of using so-called pushdown accounting without the family's permission.DuracellDuracell on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders' Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCin 2016Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought Duracell from Procter & Gamble, offering consumer giant Duracell's $4.7 billion in P&G stock in exchange for the battery maker.brooks runningOn display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCBrooks Running has attracted a long line of shareholders to get their hands on a special 2024 edition of its running shoes with “brk” on the side and a Running Buffett cartoon on the insole. Many shareholders will also participate in Brooks' “Invest in Yourself'' 5K fun run and walk on Sunday, the morning after the annual meeting.Dairy QueenDairy Queen display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 2024.Sarah Min | CNBCwarren buffett Purchased Dairy Queen in 1998 The deal is worth about $600 million, and he travels around Omaha with his great-grandchildren. according to The billionaire investor has previously told the Wall Street Journal that his favorite thing to order at DQ is vanilla soft serve ice cream topped with chocolate syrup and malt milk power.Correction: Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting will be held in Nebraska. An earlier version of the caption did not mention the state.Don't miss exclusive information on CNBC PRO
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