Operating earnings jumped to $4.24 billion during the quarter, up from $3.53 billion a year ago.
Also, Berkshire’s shareholders’ earning rose to $3,143 a Class A share, from $2,862 a share, a year earlier. Operating profit, which excludes some investment results, rose to $4.24 billion, or $2,583 per Class A share, from $3.53 billion, or $2,149 a share.
Under the Brkshire umbrella are companies including Ben Bridge Jeweler, Borsheims Fine Jewelry, Helzberg Diamonds and the Richline Group, amongst other companies in various sectors.
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