Berkshire Hathaway has been an integral part of Aylett & Company Fund Managers. Walter Aylett, the CEO of Aylett & Co., has attended Berkshire's AGM for over 20 years.
Many of Aylett & Co's key principles have been inspired by Warren Buffett's and Charlie Munger's wisdom.
Since its inception, our portfolios have been long-term holders of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“I went to Berkshire to find the holy grail of investing, which also turned out to be the holy grail of life.”
- Walter Aylett
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
Walter and fellow South Africans with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at the Berkshire Hathaway AGM 2005. First left Thys Visser (deceased CEO of Remgro), forth left Thys du Toit (ex-CEO of Coronation Fund Managers), Kokkie Koyman (Executive director and portfolio manager at Denker Capital), Walter Aylett, Laurie Dippenaar (ex-CEO FirstRand group) and Piet Viljoen (Executive Director and Portfolio Manager of Counterpoint Asset Manager) .
"It's unheard of, 40,000 odd people attending an AGM… They'll make a movie about it one day." - Laurie Dippenaar, Ex-Chairman and Co-Founder of FirstRand, Africa's largest listed financial services group (by market capitalization). Six-time Berkshire Hathaway attendee.
Sex Before 80!
According to Warren Buffett
Walter Aylett, a top South African Fund Manager and CEO of the award-winning investment company Aylett & Company Fund Managers, has attended the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting for over 20 years. Kimon Aylett, Walter's son and the author of this book, grew up immersed in the worldly wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, having had the privilege of attending five Berkshire Hathaway AGMs over the past decade.
Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha, is the billionaire investor, Chairman, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, an American multinational conglomerate holding company. Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is Warren's trusted partner and prefers to avoid the limelight, often quipping, "I have nothing to add," at the annual AGMs.
This book, featuring full colour illustrations and photos throughout, is not a typical investment, finance, or get-rich guide. Instead, it offers a unique perspective from a 24-year-old who grew up in South Africa, deeply influenced by the wisdom of two remarkable individuals living thousands of miles away. With Warren at 93 and Charlie approaching 100, their insights are more valuable than ever.
Through this book, readers can share in the privilege of learning from the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, as experienced by the author and his family, who even named their beagle Munger.
“You have come up with a very imaginative book. Charlie and I certainly appreciate you making the long trek to the Berkshire meeting.” - Warren Buffett
BERKSHIRE 2022 (PART1)
Aylett & Company Fund Managers make the annual trip to the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. The CEO of Aylett & Co.,
Walter Aylett, has been attending the AGM for 20 years. 2022 being his 20th.
Listen to how it all started & the 'Warren & Charlie' worldly wisdom that Walter has picked up over the past two decades!
BERKSHIRE 2022 (PART 2)
“Your dad has a term, ‘We go there to reset our compass to true North.’ That phrase refers to more than just sharpening one’s investment skills.”
- Zurk Botha, owner of Zurk Botha Associates (Pty) Ltd, a South African Independent Financial Advisory Practice. Seven-time Berkshire Hathaway attendee.