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Scherzer & Co. AG, founded in 1880 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is an investment holding company specializing in asset management. The firm focuses on high-growth companies with sustainable business models, offering services to both institutional and private investors. Its investment strategy emphasizes value-oriented investments, particularly in lesser-known or undervalued companies, as well as those in special situations such as corporate actions or market misconceptions. As of December 31, 2023, the company reported annual revenue of €10.63 million, a decrease of 45.32% from the previous year. Scherzer & Co. AG maintains a lean operational structure with three employees.

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.