Buffett on stock options as compensation

Skip Navigation

Warren Buffett Archive

cnbc

1999 Annual Meeting

Buffett on stock options as compensation

Warren Buffett discusses why it's necessary to account for the "real cost" of using stock options.

Mon, May 3 1999 • 9:00 AM EDT

More From 1999 Annual Meeting

1999 Annual Meeting Highlight Reel

Morning Session - 1999 Meeting

Afternoon Session - 1999 Meeting

How will the internet impact business?

Why hasn’t Buffett invested in communications?

"The money makes no difference after a moderate level"

Successors "would be ready to run Berkshire tomorrow morning"

Buffett wants shareholders who are "in sync" with Berkshire

Buffett's long-distance rescue bid for Long-Term Capital Management

Buffett on the risks LTCM's management took

Benefits of buying General Re won't be felt "in the short term"

"We look at change as a threat"

"I don't have to bet" on technology companies

Efficient market theory is "silly"

Buffett's advice on making big money