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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2005)

Filed May 3, 2005For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2005, reporting on its Annual Shareholders Meeting held on April 30, 2005. The primary focus of this filing is the preliminary financial information shared by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett regarding Berkshire's first quarter 2005 results. While a transcript of Mr. Buffett's comments is attached as an exhibit, the filing itself notes that this information is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor will it be incorporated by reference into other filings. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial commentary provided by Mr. Buffett. This report serves as a disclosure of the information presented at the shareholder meeting. The key takeaway for investors is that the detailed financial performance for the first quarter of 2005 was communicated directly by the company's leadership. The attached transcript is the primary source for understanding Berkshire's financial condition and operational results for that period, offering insights from Warren Buffett himself.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported on its Annual Shareholders Meeting held on April 30, 2005.
  • 2Preliminary financial information for Berkshire's First Quarter 2005 results of operations was discussed by Warren E. Buffett.
  • 3A transcript of Warren E. Buffett's comments (Exhibit 99.1) is attached to the filing.
  • 4The filing was made on May 2, 2005.
  • 5Information presented in this 8-K and its exhibits is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC purposes, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The report indicates the discussion occurred prior to the formal business meeting at the shareholder event.
  • 7Investors are directed to the attached transcript for details on Q1 2005 financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Annual Shareholders Meeting held on April 30, 2005, and specifically to provide access to preliminary financial information for the First Quarter of 2005 that was presented by Warren E. Buffett during the meeting.

The detailed financial performance and commentary for Berkshire's First Quarter 2005 results can be found in Exhibit 99.1, which is a transcript of Warren E. Buffett's comments presented at the Annual Shareholders Meeting.

No, this 8-K filing indicates that the information shared regarding Q1 2005 results is preliminary and was presented during a shareholder meeting. The filing explicitly states that this information shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings.

This 8-K report was filed on May 2, 2005, and it covers events occurring on April 30, 2005, specifically the Annual Shareholders Meeting where preliminary Q1 2005 financial results were discussed.