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Ninety One is an asset management company operating within the financial services industry. It offers a range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, institutional mandates, and segregated accounts, catering to individual and institutional clients. Founded in 1991, the company was originally part of Investec Group and became independently listed following a demerger in 2020. Headquartered in London, with significant operations in Cape Town, Ninety One has a global presence that spans Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The firm's strategic positioning focuses on active management with a strong emphasis on sustainable investment practices.

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.