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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report (Aug 11, 2003)

Filed August 11, 2003For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on August 10, 2003, reporting on its second quarter earnings for the period ending June 30, 2003. The primary purpose of this filing was to publicly disseminate the company's financial results through a press release, adhering to Regulation FD. Investors should note that this 8-K serves as a notification and attachment mechanism for the detailed earnings information provided in the press release. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the company's performance metrics for the second quarter of 2003. While the 8-K itself does not contain extensive narrative analysis, it directs investors to the primary source of the financial data. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of Berkshire Hathaway's financial condition and operational results for the specified period should refer to the content of Exhibit 99.1.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on August 10, 2003.
  • 2The report pertains to the second quarter earnings for the period ending June 30, 2003.
  • 3The filing includes a press release announcing the company's Q2 2003 earnings.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 5This filing fulfills the requirements of Regulation FD disclosure.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial results and operational information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003, in compliance with Regulation FD. It serves as an official notification and attachment point for the press release containing these financial results.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter of 2003 are provided in the press release that is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the earnings release and attach the press release. The detailed analysis and commentary on the Q2 2003 results are expected to be found within the content of the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), rather than within the 8-K form itself.