Key Concepts:
- Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting 2025
- Warren Buffett
- Greg Abel (Vice Chairman, heir apparent)
- CHI Health Center
- Security Measures
- Hillary Rodham Clinton
CNBC's Live Coverage of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting
Becky Quick and Mike Santoli are live from the CHI Health Center exhibit hall in Omaha, Nebraska, for CNBC's special coverage of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting. The exhibit hall features Berkshire companies selling their products to shareholders, an event that began the previous day.
Warren Buffett's Arrival and Preparation
The live feed shows Warren Buffett arriving backstage, accompanied by Melissa, who is in charge of the event's organization. Buffett is seen with the cane he mentioned in his annual letter, a reminder of his age. He is preparing to go on stage to address various issues. Greg Abel, the Vice Chairman and Buffett's heir apparent, is also present and preparing backstage.
Increased Security Measures
Becky Quick notes that this year's event has been more chaotic behind the scenes due to heightened security measures. The presence of the Secret Service is attributed to Hillary Rodham Clinton's attendance, which has added to the already stringent security protocols.
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