Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel completed the roughly $6.8 billion acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison, a small deal for a conglomerate that ended the first quarter with nearly $400 billion in cash. Abel said the company expects to unify its site-built homebuilding operations into a combined platform, signaling a more active management style than his predecessor Warren Buffett, who retired at the end of 2025. While Buffett was known for a hands-off approach, Abel is likely to be much more involved in integrating owned businesses, a process that could take years across Berkshire's more than one hundred companies. The move represents an evolution rather than a replacement of Buffett's strategy, with Abel expected to continue making acquisitions while focusing on improving internal operations over the next decade.
Taylor Morn HomeTaylor Morrison is acquired by Berkshire Hathaway for $6.8B, a premium deal.
Berkshire Hathaway IncBerkshire completes $6.8B acquisition of Taylor Morrison, signaling active management and continued M&A.