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Ernst Russ AG is an international shipping company and maritime investment manager headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates a fleet of 26 vessels, including container ships ranging from 700 to 13,400 TEU, a handysize bulker, and a multipurpose vessel. Founded in 1985, Ernst Russ AG has roots tracing back to 1893 through its predecessor entities. The company focuses on sustainable fleet management and offers comprehensive maritime services, leveraging its extensive industry experience and network of strategic partners.

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.