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BEIJING (Reuters) -Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has fully exited Chinese automaker BYD, a filing showed, ending a 17-year investment that grew over 20-fold in value in that period. The filing by Berkshire's energy subsidiary recorded the value of its BYD investment as zero as of end-March, down from $415 million at the end of 2024. Buffett's company began investing in Shenzhen-based BYD in 2008, when it paid $230 million for about 225 million shares, equivalent to a 10% stake at the time.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has exited its entire holding in BYD, according to a CNBC report on Sunday that also cited a spokesperson for the US firm confirming the development. A filing by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the subsidiary that held BYD’s shares, listed the value of the investment as zero as of March 31, CNBC reported. The past two decades have seen BYD go from a little-known Chinese battery provider for cell phones to the nation’s biggest electric and hybrid vehicle maker.

Berkshire began trimming its BYD holdings in 2022, cutting the stake to 54 million shares before fully exiting this year.

A BYD executive said this was a normal occurrence and expressed gratitude to Munger and Buffett for their recognition of BYD.

①BerkshireHathaway has reportedly fully divested its holdings in BYD. ②Southbound capital has recorded net inflows for 18 consecutive weeks. ③The market is betting that interest rate cuts may exceed the Federal Reserve's expectations. ④Li Auto and CATL have reached a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement.

At the recently concluded IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, BYD, China's electric vehicle giant, outlined its roadmap for solidifying its position as the world's top EV manufacturer. With a three-pronged approach — global-scale sales, localized supply chains, and rapid-charging technology — BYD is accelerating its international expansion and distancing itself from rivals, including Tesla.

The company's exports more than doubled in the first six months of this year.

Berkshire Hathaway has completed exited its extremely profitable equity investment in the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD.

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