Warren Buffett spoke candidly about his advancing age at the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, appearing solemn at times as he pondered his mortality. Buffett, who will turn 94 in August, said he feels fine now while making remarks about not taking on long-term contracts. The death of Charlie Munger last year brought the question of Berkshire's succession to the forefront at this year's meeting. Buffett disclosed Greg Abel will have the final say on Berkshire's investing decisions and reassured investors the culture will remain the same.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block. Warren Buffett spoke candidly about his advancing
00:05 age at the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, appearing solemn at times as he pondered his
00:10 mortality. Buffett, who will turn 94 in August, said he feels fine now while making remarks about
00:15 not taking on long-term contracts. The death of Charlie Munger last year brought the question
00:20 of Berkshire's succession into the forefront at this year's meeting. Buffett disclosed Greg
00:24 Abel will have final say on Berkshire's investing decisions and reassured investors the culture
00:28 will remain the same. Abel said Berkshire will stay a "very special company" and the
00:33 transition process has been smooth. For all things money visit Benzinga.com