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Société Générale is a French multinational financial services company headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the largest banks in Europe, offering a range of services including retail banking, corporate and investment banking, asset management, and securities services. The company operates through three key business segments: French Retail Banking, International Retail Banking and Financial Services, and Global Banking and Investor Solutions. Société Générale was established in 1864 and has a significant presence in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Its strategic positioning is strengthened by its diversified business model and extensive international network, allowing it to serve a wide array of customers and industries.

Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from its operations to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis.