Berkshire Hathaway acquires Bell Labs

Bell Laboratories is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The transaction closed on July 31, 2025; financial details were not disclosed.

Under Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership, Bell Laboratories will continue to operate independently, maintaining its leadership, culture and strategic direction.

On Aug. 4, Bell Laboratories welcomed Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett, as well as Greg Abel, Howard Buffett and other members of the Berkshire Hathaway team to its corporate headquarters in Windsor, Wis. In a conversation with Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Steve Levy (Class of 2022), president and CEO of Bell Laboratories, Warren Buffett extended his congratulations on Bell’s 50-year legacy and offered his perspective on the future.

“Mr. Buffett congratulated Bell on 50 years of success,” said Levy, “and shared that, because of this transaction, Bell can expect to be around for the next 50 years.”

In a news release, Patrick Lynch, CCO of Bell and president of Bell Sensing, shared that “Bell is excited that Berkshire Hathaway is now a part of the pest control industry. Due to Berkshire’s commitment to maintaining our leadership and culture, we are happy to reassure our partners that Bell will continue to lead our industry, providing the widest breadth and highest quality rodent control tools on the market.”

Bell remains steadfast in its mission to deliver innovative, science-driven rodent control solutions while upholding the values that have shaped the company since its founding in 1975 by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Malcolm Stack (Class of 2004). Emphasizing this continued vision, Levy stated, “We are grateful for the enduring commitment the Malcolm Stack family has made to the pest control industry, and we look forward to building on that legacy in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway.”