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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report (Nov 10, 2003)

Filed November 10, 2003For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

This 8-K filing from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) on November 10, 2003, reports the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The key information disclosed is the issuance of a press release containing these earnings, which is attached as an exhibit to the filing. Investors should refer to this press release for detailed financial performance and operational updates for the period. This filing serves as formal notification to the SEC and the public regarding Berkshire Hathaway's quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs stakeholders to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details, including revenue, profit, and any significant business segment developments during the third quarter of 2003. Investors seeking to understand Berkshire's financial standing and operational trends would need to review this accompanying document.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on November 10, 2003, reporting on events occurring November 7, 2003.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose third-quarter earnings for the period ended September 30, 2003.
  • 3A press release containing the detailed third-quarter earnings results was issued on November 7, 2003.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring fair disclosure of material information.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific financial performance details for Q3 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are available in the press release issued on November 7, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It only states that a press release with these details was issued and is attached as an exhibit.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is an SEC rule that requires public companies to make broad and non-exclusionary public disclosure of material information about their securities. This filing's inclusion of Item 9 signifies compliance with this regulation by disseminating the earnings information broadly.