(May 5, 2007) Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger criticize how companies determine CEO compensation, saying the process disproportionately benefits the CEOs.
CEO Salary Negotiation
Picking Corporate Board
(April 30, 2005) Pricewaterhouse and the Financial Times conducted a survey asking CEOs around the world who they would want on their boards. In the wake of asking Bill Gates to join his own board, Warren Buffett comments on the survey’s results.
On Performance Fee
(May 3, 2003) When Warren Buffett was running his investing partnerships, he got a performance fee, in the form of a big slice of the profits. He explains why he gave that up as head of Berkshire Hathaway.
Qualities of Berkshire Managers
(May 3, 2003) When Warren Buffett considers buying a company, he looks for managers with a passion for and a long-term commitment to their businesses.
Stock Options as Compensation
(May 3, 1999) Warren Buffett discusses why it’s necessary to account for the “real cost” of using stock options.
Reading Annual Reports
(May 4, 1998) Warren Buffett values candor when reading annual reports, saying it turns him off when companies use “a standardized bunch of popular jargon.”
Judge Management by Two Yardsticks
(April 25, 1994) Warren Buffett explains the main two factors he looks at when evaluating a company’s management.
The Warren Buffett Way 