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Welcome to our dive into Berkshire Hathaway's impressive performance! In 2024, the company recorded operating earnings of 47.4 billion dollars despite over half of its operating companies experiencing a decline. Interestingly, Berkshire paid a staggering 26.8 billion dollars in taxes, which is about 5% of all corporate taxes in the U.S. Can you believe that for 60 years, Berkshire only paid one cash dividend? This approach has allowed them to reinvest substantially over time. What do you think the future holds for companies that choose growth over immediate payouts?