The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway, Second Edition

The question must be asked, ‘Why another book?’ When you read this monumental effort by Adam Mead, the answer will be obvious…read cover to cover, both the uninitiated to Berkshire and its most ardent followers will derive enormous utility and satisfaction from it… I learned so many new and important things about Berkshire and its history. It is my pleasure to encourage you to enjoy this gem. – Chris Bloomstran, CFA, CIO of Semper AugustusIf you are a value investor, a Berkshire Hathaway, or Warren Buffett fan, this book is the motherlode! The most comprehensive and detailed history of Berkshire Hathaway to date. A must-read that belongs on the bookshelf of any serious investor. – Guy Spier, Founder of Aquamarine Capital and author, The Education of a Value InvestorFew activities can be more rewarding for any value investor than studying the history and evolution of Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Adam has done us all a huge favor with his yeoman efforts in producing this treatise. Since it is chronologically ordered, it is an invaluable reference guide for all things Berkshire. – Mohnish Pabrai, Founder and Managing Partner of the Pabrai Investments FundsFor students of history, especially the history of Berkshire Hathaway’s early days, Adam Mead’s book is a must read. – Thomas Russo, Former vice chairman and chief legal officer of Lehman BrothersWith this project, Adam has a done a wonderful job extending the Berkshire Classroom by providing a comprehensive analysis of the rich corporate history and unique entrepreneurial leadership. – Mac Sykes, Gabelli FundsAdam captures the work and highlights the history of Berkshire and the hard and diligent work of Buffett and Munger. – Mario Gabelli, Chairman and CEO, Gabelli Funds

Adam J. Mead is a lifelong student of business and capital allocation. He is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Mead Capital Management, LLC, a New Hampshire-based Registered Investment Advisor he founded in 2014.

Adam spent over a decade in banking in commercial credit, observing firsthand the aftermath of the Great Recession and the subsequent long credit expansion. He has been investing in public securities markets since 2004. Adam owned two small businesses (non-financial) during college and grew up in a family of small business owners. In addition to managing assets for his clients at Mead Capital, he is involved with numerous local non-profit organizations.

Adam holds a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2013. Previously, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University in 2008 with an undergraduate degree in Business Studies and a Minor in Economics.