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Capital allocation, Berkshire and deals

Management and Organisational Design

Buffett's letters, books on Berkshire Hathaway, and works on shareholder value, mergers, turnarounds and executive pay.

30 books on Capital allocation, Berkshire and deals, recommended by 27 people including Mohnish Pabrai and Warren Buffett.

30 books · 32 experts

Start here

  1. Financial IntelligenceKaren Berman, Joe Knight, 2006
  2. Saving Capitalism From Short-Termism: How to Build Long-Term Value and Take Back Our Financial FutureAlfred Rappaport
  3. Breakup!David Sadtler, 1997
  4. The Synergy TrapMark L. Sirower, 1997
  5. Corporate TurnaroundStuart Slatter, David Lovett, 1999

The best books on Capital allocation, Berkshire and deals 30

Financial IntelligenceFinancial Intelligence
T2 Financial Intelligence
Karen Berman, Joe Knight · 2006
Written for managers who have to read the numbers without an accounting background.
Open Library
Recommended byNat Eliason
Saving Capitalism From Short-Termism: How to
T2 Saving Capitalism From Short-Termism: How to Build Long-Term Value and Take Back Our Financial Future
Alfred Rappaport
unverified
Recommended byPatrick O'Shaughnessy
Breakup!Breakup!
T3 Breakup!
David Sadtler · 1997
The case for demerger argued from the parent company's side.
Open Library
The Synergy TrapThe Synergy Trap
T3 The Synergy Trap
Mark L. Sirower · 1997
Why acquisition premiums usually destroy value; the discipline test.
Open Library
Corporate TurnaroundCorporate Turnaround
T3 Corporate Turnaround
Stuart Slatter, David Lovett · 1999
The systematic practitioner framework.
Open Library
Mastering the MergerMastering the Merger
T3 Mastering the Merger
David Harding, Sam Rovit · 2004
Bain's frequent-acquirer discipline and integration playbook.
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Pay Without PerformancePay Without Performance
T3 Pay Without Performance
Lucian Bebchuk, Jesse Fried · 2004
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Deals from HellDeals from Hell
T3 Deals from Hell
Robert F. Bruner · 2005
Post-mortems on the acquisitions that destroyed the most value.
Open Library
The Turnaround KidThe Turnaround Kid
T3 The Turnaround Kid
Steve Miller · 2008
Insider account from a serial restructuring CEO.
Open Library
Margin of Trust
T3 Margin of Trust
Lawrence A. Cunningham, Stephanie Cuba · 2019
Berkshire's trust-based management model, examined by Buffett's long-time editor
Open Library
Recommended byWarren Buffett
Creating Shareholder Value: A Guide for ManaCreating Shareholder Value: A Guide for Managers and Investors
T4 Creating Shareholder Value: A Guide for Managers and Investors
Alfred Rappaport · 1986
Open Library
“I read that book and the light bulbs all went off for me personally.”Michael Mauboussin
Recommended byMichael MauboussinMohnish Pabrai
The Essays of Warren BuffettThe Essays of Warren Buffett
T4 The Essays of Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, Lawrence A. Cunningham · 1997
Buffett's own letters arranged by theme; he wrote no standalone book.
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“The only book on Buffett endorsed by him. It's a good book to pick up after having read the last 20 years of letters to shareholders.”Mohnish Pabrai
Recommended byChristopher BloomstranFrancois RochonFrank MartinJim CollinsJoel GreenblattLee AinslieMohnish PabraiBill Ackman+5 more
Do Business with People You Can Trust: BalanDo Business with People You Can Trust: Balancing Profits and Principles
T4 Do Business with People You Can Trust: Balancing Profits and Principles
L.J. Rittenhouse · 2002
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
The Real Warren Buffett: Managing Capital, LThe Real Warren Buffett: Managing Capital, Leading People
T4 The Real Warren Buffett: Managing Capital, Leading People
James O'Loughlin · 2002
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
The Warren Buffett CEO: Secrets from the BerThe Warren Buffett CEO: Secrets from the Berkshire Hathaway Managers
T4 The Warren Buffett CEO: Secrets from the Berkshire Hathaway Managers
Robert P. Miles · 2002
Interviews with Berkshire subsidiary managers.
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren BuffeWhat I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Developing a Highly Successful Company
T4 What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Developing a Highly Successful Company
Barnett C. Helzberg Jr. Barnett Helzberg · 2003
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Distant Force: A Memoir of the Teledyne CorpDistant Force: A Memoir of the Teledyne Corporation and the Man Who Created It
T4 Distant Force: A Memoir of the Teledyne Corporation and the Man Who Created It
George A. Roberts · 2007
Teledyne from the inside; the conglomerate that actually compounded.
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“This is a great history of Henry Singleton and the conglomerate, Teledyne... I've recommended this several times as well.”Christopher Bloomstran
Recommended byChristopher BloomstranMohnish Pabrai
Building the Next Berkshire HathawayBuilding the Next Berkshire Hathaway
T4 Building the Next Berkshire Hathaway
Daniel Braem · 2009
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Cold Steel: The Multi-Billion-Dollar Battle Cold Steel: The Multi-Billion-Dollar Battle for a Global Empire
T4 Cold Steel: The Multi-Billion-Dollar Battle for a Global Empire
Tim Bouquet, Byron Ousey · 2009
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha
T4 Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha
Richard J. Connors · 2009
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: LessoBehind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders
T4 Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders
Ronald Chan · 2010
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
The OutsidersThe Outsiders
T4 The Outsiders
William N. Thorndike · 2012
Eight capital allocators who ran decentralised holding companies.
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“The Outsiders, by William Thorndike, Jr., is an outstanding book about CEOs who excelled at capital allocation.”Warren Buffett
Recommended byAndrew WilkinsonDan LoebFrancois RochonMohnish PabraiPatrick CollisonRational Capital Investment FundWally WeitzWarren Buffett+7 more
The Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons froThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Female CEOs and Directors
T4 The Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Female CEOs and Directors
K. Linder · 2012
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Berkshire Hathaway Letters to ShareholdersBerkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders
T4 Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders
Warren Buffett · 2013
Compiled reprint of the annual letters, not separately written.
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“I actually think by reading Berkshire's reports, you should be able to get more — I would think you'd get more of our philosophy than in any other manner.”Warren Buffett
Recommended byAndrew WilkinsonArnold Van Den BergFrancois RochonGuy SpierMohnish PabraiTed WeschlerWarren Buffett
Berkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring ValueBerkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring Value of Values
T4 Berkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring Value of Values
Lawrence A. Cunningham · 2014
The operating subsidiaries and how the insurance core supports them.
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the RisDear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism
T4 Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism
Jeff Gramm · 2015
Places Icahn's own letters in the century-long activist tradition.
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
The Corporate Life Cycle: Business, Investme
T4 The Corporate Life Cycle: Business, Investment, and Management Implications
Aswath Damodaran · 2024
Open Library lists the title as "Corporate Lifecycle", year 2023.
Open Library
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Letters to Sharehold
T4 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Letters to Shareholders 1977-1995
Warren Buffett
unverified
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
The Battle for the Soul of CapitalismThe Battle for the Soul of Capitalism
T4 The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism
John C. Bogle · 2005
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish PabraiMr. Money Mustache
The Buffett Essays Symposium: A 20th Anniver
T4 The Buffett Essays Symposium: A 20th Anniversary Annotated Transcript
Lawrence A Cunningham
unverified
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai

Experts 32

The people who wrote this page's books, and the people who recommend them.

Authors 6

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Lawrence A. Cunninghamwrote 5 books hereWarren Buffettwrote 3 books here
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Alfred Rappaportwrote 2 books hereAswath Damodaranwrote 1 book hereJohn C. Boglewrote 1 book here
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William N. Thorndike Jr.wrote 1 book here

Recommenders 27

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Mohnish Pabrairecommends 19 books hereWarren Buffettrecommends 4 books here
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Francois Rochonrecommends 3 books here
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Patrick O'Shaughnessyrecommends 3 books hereCharlie Mungerrecommends 2 books here
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Michael Mauboussinrecommends 2 books here
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Andrew Wilkinsonrecommends 2 books hereBill Ackmanrecommends 2 books here
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Christopher Bloomstranrecommends 2 books here
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Jim Collinsrecommends 1 book here
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Joel Greenblattrecommends 1 book here
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David Einhornrecommends 1 book here
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Li Lurecommends 1 book hereGuy Spierrecommends 1 book hereAlfred Linrecommends 1 book here
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Arnold Van Den Bergrecommends 1 book here
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Brian Armstrongrecommends 1 book here
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Dan Loebrecommends 1 book here
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Frank Martinrecommends 1 book here
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Lee Ainslierecommends 1 book here
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Mr. Money Mustacherecommends 1 book here
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Nat Eliasonrecommends 1 book herePatrick Collisonrecommends 1 book here
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Rational Capital Investment Fundrecommends 1 book here
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Ryan Hooverrecommends 1 book here
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Ted Weschlerrecommends 1 book here
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Wally Weitzrecommends 1 book here
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