8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 10, 2005)

Filed March 10, 2005For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on March 9, 2005, to furnish its 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders, which was made available on its website on March 5, 2005. This filing includes key financial data, consolidated financial statements, and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004. While this information is being furnished, it is explicitly stated that it shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into any other securities filings. This means investors should review the provided sections of the annual report for insights into Berkshire Hathaway's 2004 performance, but the furnishing itself does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document under Section 18. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to ensure timely public access to the company's comprehensive annual financial review. Investors seeking to understand Berkshire Hathaway's financial health, operational performance, and strategic outlook for 2004 would find the "Selected Financial Data for the Past Five Years," "Consolidated Financial Statements," and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the 2004 Annual Report to be the most critical components. The filing serves as a notification and a reference point for these important disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has made its 2004 Annual Report available on its website.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to furnish the "Selected Financial Data for the Past Five Years", "Consolidated Financial Statements", and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" from the 2004 Annual Report.
  • 3The information provided is for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4This filing does not incorporate the furnished information by reference into other securities filings.
  • 5The event date for the earliest reported event is March 5, 2005.
  • 6The filing was made on March 9, 2005, with the SEC.
  • 7Exhibit 99.1 specifically references the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 2004 Annual Report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially furnish Berkshire Hathaway's 2004 Annual Report to the SEC, making its key financial sections publicly accessible as required. This includes financial data, statements, and management's analysis for the year 2004.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the 2004 Annual Report sections, shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to its liabilities. It is being furnished for informational purposes.

The detailed financial information for 2004 is contained within the "Selected Financial Data for the Past Five Years," "Consolidated Financial Statements," and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Berkshire Hathaway's 2004 Annual Report, which was posted on the company's website and is referenced as Exhibit 99.1 in this 8-K filing.

Generally, no. Because the filing explicitly states the information is 'furnished' and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, it is not subject to the same legal liabilities as a formal filing under that section. However, investors should still rely on the accuracy of the disclosed information.