OMAHA, Neb. — In what marks the end of an era, Warren Buffett — the “Oracle of Omaha” — announced in his 2025 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he will no longer pen his iconic annual reports or deliver extended remarks at future shareholder meetings. “As the British would say, I’m ‘going quiet.’ Sort of,” Buffett wrote, a humble nod from a man who has spent nearly seven decades shaping American business philosophy.
Buffett’s letter, released November 10, was more than a routine financial update. It was a farewell note to investors and admirers alike, reflecting on a lifetime of lessons, values, and vision. He shared plans to convert 1,800 Class A shares into 2.7 million Class B shares — all directed to four family foundations, including the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. It was a final act of generosity from a man who has pledged the vast majority of his $130 billion fortune to philanthropy.
“America’s best days still lie ahead,” Buffett wrote, reaffirming his steadfast optimism about the nation’s potential. The letter, written with characteristic simplicity, carried themes that have defined his life’s work: patience, integrity, and kindness…