an American businessman a philanthropist a successful investor the richest guy in the world“ORACLE OF OMAHA” Warren Buffett !BornAugust 30, 1930 ) (age 77) Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesOccupationChairman & CEO, Berkshire HathawaySalaryUS$100,000Net worthUS $62.0 billion (2008)SpouseSusan Buffett (19522004), Astrid Menks (2006-)ChildrenSusie Buffett, Howard Graham Buffett, Peter BuffettWebsite http:/www.berkshirehathaway. com/Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1. I always knew I was going to be rich. I dont think I ever doubted it for a minute. If a business does well, the stock eventually follows. Its far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price. As a Businessman1941 11 years old6 shares of Cities Service preferred stock 3 shares for himself, 3 for his sister, Doris In his senior year of high schoolAs a BusinessmanTook over textile firm Berkshire Hathaway in 1965lOwned 29% of the Berkshire Hathaway stock lGaining Control of Berkshire HathawaylNamed himself Director on May 10, 1965, after accumulating 49% of the common stock 1965 : $7.60 per share.2006:Berkshire shares pass $100,0001966: $14.86 per share As a BusinessmanAs an ordinary person The Buffetts Buffetts hobbies (except investment)HOBBIESFriends:Buffett & GatesHOBBIESAs a philanthropistSet aside $2 for each Berkshire share to charitiesAnnounced to give away part of his fortune to charity In June 2006 In 2006, Buffett donate some $37 billion to five charitable foundations. The largest recipient (receiving some $31 billion) will be The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.慈善家2006 RANKNAMEBACKGROU ND2002-2005 GIVEN OR PLEDGED, MILLIONSGIVING AS A % OF NET WORTH ESTIMATED LIFETIME GIVING, MILLIONS1Warren BuffettBerkshire Hathaway CEO 40,612 8940,730 2Bill and Melinda Gates Microsoft co- founder 3,350 5327,976 Let us enjoy the videoPresentor 赵越 乐岑 ppt maker 胡旖旎 collection 章圣吉 陆颖