Everyday Inflation

“How Private Equity Consumed America,” describes how private equity firms’ financial incentives, such as leveraged buyouts and performance fees, can lead to brutal business practices. The video uses Apollo Global’s acquisition of Yahoo as as an example and explains the ownership structure of J.W. Childs Associates.

Buffett clarified that this does not reflect a change in view towards Apple’s business or investment attractiveness. Berkshire considers various factors, including tax implications and manager responsibility, when deciding on stock investments. Buffett emphasized that they do not attempt to predict markets or pick stocks based on trends but view them as businesses to serve […]