News Releases

Updated December 19th, 2022

News Release

December 19th, 2022

Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. has been elected to the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Mr. Murphy co-founded Crestview Partners in 2004. Crestview is a private equity firm based in New York City. Prior to starting Crestview, Mr. Murphy was a Partner at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Additionally, Mr. Murphy serves on the boards of New York University, NYU – Langone Health and The Inner-City Scholarship Fund.

News Release

November 18th, 2022

Earlier this afternoon it came to our attention that there is an entity using the name Berkshire Hathaway with a web address of berkshirehathawaytx.com. The entity who has this web address has no affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. or its Chairman and CEO, Warren E. Buffett.

Third Quarter Earnings 2022

November 5th, 2022

Earnings (losses) of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the third quarter and first nine months of 2022 and 2021 are summarized. Earnings (losses) are stated on an after-tax basis.

Berkshire Hathaway Completes Acquisition of Alleghany Corporation

October 19th, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A; BRK.B) and Alleghany Corporation (NYSE:Y) today announced the completion of Berkshire Hathaway’s acquisition of Alleghany.

Second Quarter Earnings 2022

August 6th, 2022

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter and first six months of 2022 and 2021 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

News Release

June 14th, 2022

Today, Warren E. Buffett has converted 9,608 A shares into 14,412,000 B shares in order to donate 14,414,136 shares of Berkshire Hathaway “B” stock to five foundations.

First Quarter Earnings 2022

April 30th, 2022

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the first quarters of 2022 and 2021 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Alleghany Corporation

March 21st, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A; BRK.B) and Alleghany Corporation (NYSE:Y) today jointly announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Berkshire Hathaway will acquire all outstanding Alleghany shares for $848.02 per share in cash.

Annual Report Release Information

February 23rd, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s 2021 Annual Report to the shareholders will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m. eastern time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.

News Release

February 14th, 2022

Tom Murphy, a member of Berkshire Hathaway’s Board of Directors since 2003, has resigned from Berkshire’s Board effective today.

Annual Meeting Information

January 25th, 2022

The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022. At this time, we are planning for an in-person meeting.

Third Quarter Earnings 2021

November 6th, 2021

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021 and 2020 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Susan Buffett and Christopher Davis Elected to Board of Directors

October 20th, 2021

Susan A. Buffett and Christopher C. Davis have each been elected to the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Second Quarter Earnings 2021

August 7th, 2021

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter and first six months of 2021 and 2020 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Comments by Warren E. Buffett

June 23rd, 2021

Comments by Warren E. Buffett in conjunction with his annual contribution of Berkshire Hathaway shares to five foundations

First Quarter Earnings 2021

May 1st, 2021

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the first quarters of 2021 and 2020 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Annual Meeting and First Quarter Earnings Release Information

April 27th, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway will hold its 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting on Saturday May 1, 2021 beginning at 1:30 p.m. eastern time.

2021 Berkshire Hathaway Bracket Contest

March 15th, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is pleased to announce that it will once again fund a “bracket contest” for employees of Berkshire Hathaway and its greater than 50% owned subsidiaries.

Fourth Quarter Earnings 2020

February 27th, 2021

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 and 2019 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Annual Report Release Information

February 24th, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s 2020 Annual Report to the shareholders will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at approximately 8:00 a.m. eastern time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.

2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

December 3rd, 2020

The 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 1, 2021.

Third Quarter Earnings 2020

November 7th, 2020

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the third quarter and first nine months of 2020 and 2019 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Berkshire Hathaway Japanese Acquisitions

August 31st, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway acquires 5% passive stakes in each of five leading Japanese trading companies.

Second Quarter Earnings 2020

August 8th, 2020

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter and first six months of 2020 and 2019 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

News Release

July 8th, 2020

Yesterday, Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, contributed 15,971,345 “B” shares of Berkshire to five philanthropies.

First Quarter Earnings 2020

May 2nd, 2020

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the first quarters of 2020 and 2019 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

News Release

March 13th, 2020

The annual meeting will be held at 3:45 p.m. on May 2nd as scheduled. However, we will not be able to allow shareholders to physically attend the meeting, and all special events are canceled.

News Release

March 4th, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is not currently a shareholder of IRB, it has never been a shareholder of IRB and it has no intention of becoming a shareholder of IRB.

Fourth Quarter Earnings 2019

February 22nd, 2020

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the fourth quarter and full year of 2019 and 2018 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Annual Report Release Information

February 20th, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s 2019 Annual Report to the shareholders will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at approximately 8:00 a.m. eastern time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.

Third Quarter Earnings Release

November 2nd, 2019

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the third quarter and first nine months of 2019 and 2018 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Second Quarter Earnings 2019

August 3rd, 2019

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter and first six months of 2019 and 2018 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

News Release

July 1st, 2019

Warren E. Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, today will convert 11,250 of his Class A shares into 16,875,000 Class B shares.

First Quarter Earnings 2019

May 4th, 2019

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the first quarter of 2019 and 2018 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Fourth Quarter Earnings 2018

February 23rd, 2019

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018 and 2017 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Annual Report Release Information

February 21st, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s 2018 Annual Report to the shareholders will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at approximately 8:00 a.m. eastern time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.

Big News for Small Business from Berkshire Hathaway

February 11th, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway’s Insurance Group announces the launch of THREE, its three-page, game-changing, comprehensive insurance product for small business.

Third Quarter Earnings 2018

November 3rd, 2018

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the third quarter and first nine months of 2018 and 2017 are summarized below. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

News Release

August 13th, 2018

Tomorrow afternoon, Berkshire Hathaway will file its quarterly 13F report with the SEC detailing its domestic equity security holdings.

Second Quarter Earnings 2018

August 4th, 2018

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter and first six months of 2018 and 2017 are summarized below. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Berkshire Hathaway Amends Share Repurchase Program

July 17th, 2018

The Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has today authorized an amendment to Berkshire’s share repurchase program.

News Release

July 16th, 2018

Warren E. Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, today converted 11,867 of his Class A shares into 17,800,500 Class B shares.

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase appoint Dr. Atul Gawande as Chief Executive Officer of their newly-formed company to address U.S. employee healthcare

June 20th, 2018

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) announced today the next step in their partnership on U.S. employee healthcare with the appointment of Dr. Atul Gawande as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 9. The new company will be headquartered in Boston and will operate as an independent entity that is free from profit-making incentives and constraints.

First Quarter Earnings 2018

May 5th, 2018

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the first quarter of 2018 and 2017 are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

News Release

May 1st, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s first quarter earnings release and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Central time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.

Fourth Quarter Earnings 2017

February 24th, 2018

Earnings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for the fourth quarter and full year are summarized. Earnings are stated on an after-tax basis.

Annual Report Release Information

February 22nd, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s 2017 Annual Report to the shareholders will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m. eastern time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.

Phillips 66 and Berkshire Hathaway Announce Share Repurchase Agreement

February 14th, 2018

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) announces it has agreed to repurchase 35 million shares of Phillips 66 common stock from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.B) for $93.725 per share. This $3.3 billion repurchase is expected to close on Feb. 14, 2018.

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to partner on U.S. employee healthcare

January 30th, 2018

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) announced today that they are partnering on ways to address healthcare for their U.S. employees, with the aim of improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs.

Greg Abel and Ajit Jain Elected to Board of Directors

January 10th, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s Board of Directors voted to increase the number of directors comprising the entire Board of Directors from twelve to fourteen. Gregory E. Abel and Ajit Jain were then elected to serve as Directors to fill the resulting vacancies on the Board of Directors.