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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 9, 2005)

Filed August 9, 2005For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on August 8, 2005, to address a clarification regarding a comment made in its second quarter Form 10-Q, which was filed on August 5, 2005. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide additional context or correct a potential misinterpretation of information previously disclosed. Investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific details of the clarification. While the 8-K itself does not contain extensive financial data, it signals a proactive approach by Berkshire Hathaway to ensure accurate and transparent communication with its shareholders and the market. The clarification pertains to information within the Q2 2005 filings, and understanding the nature of this clarification is crucial for investors relying on the company's reported disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway filed an 8-K on August 8, 2005.
  • 2The filing is an 'Other Events' disclosure (Item 8.01).
  • 3The purpose is to clarify a comment made in the company's Q2 2005 Form 10-Q filing.
  • 4The Q2 10-Q was filed on August 5, 2005.
  • 5A press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the specific clarification details.
  • 6The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary reason for this 8-K filing is to provide a clarification regarding a comment that was made in Berkshire Hathaway's second quarter Form 10-Q, which was filed shortly before this 8-K.

The specific details of the clarification are contained in a press release issued by Berkshire Hathaway on August 8, 2005. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K and is incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing is not a financial results announcement. It is specifically for clarifying a comment from a previous filing (the Q2 10-Q) and does not introduce new financial statements or performance data itself.

The second quarter Form 10-Q filing, which contained the comment being clarified, was filed with the SEC on August 5, 2005.