Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the "Oracle of Omaha," continues to make waves in the financial world even as he approaches his mid-90s. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, has been

Warren Buffett isn't known for his growth investing. Most experts would classify him as a value investor. But as Buffett has reminded us in the past, value investors aren't just about buying cheap stocks. They're interested in buying companies at a discount to their future valuation, even if that means paying a premium today.

Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.

If you know anything about Warren Buffett, you probably greatly admire how he has increased the value of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, by an annual average of nearly 20% over close to 60 years. Buffett has bought many great companies outright and has invested in the stock of other companies.

Warren Buffett is one of the better-known and successful investors. Despite being a long-held position of Berkshire and a globally known iconic brand, the company's growth track and financials indicate it is not likely to serve new investors as well as it did Buffett and his team.