CNBC Interviews

Class B stock split was "easy decision"

On the morning of a special meeting of shareholders called to approve a 50-for-1 split of Berkshire Class B shares, Warren Buffett explains how the BNSF acquisition prompted him to make an exception to his long-standing aversion to stock splits. He also strongly criticizes Kraft's planned purchase of Cadbury.

Wed, Jan 20 2010 • 12:00 PM EST
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