Buffett’s farewell: Reflecting on his simple words and succession surprise at Berkshire

Buffett’s communications style was unmistakable, even as he retires.
Abby Trexler is managing director at Vested.
Warren Buffett’s announcement that he will retire at 95 closes a remarkable chapter in American business history. Personally, it was a sad day in our house this week when we heard the news. We are big Buffett fans; we even have a handwritten note from Warren answering a question we wrote him about, asking why a chapter was removed after the 1962 edition of Ben Graham&rsqu