Summary
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 3, 2006, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The filing primarily references a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed earnings information. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The report serves as an official notification of the company's quarterly performance, providing key financial metrics and operational updates relevant to assessing the company's ongoing financial condition and results of operations.
Key Highlights
- 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. released its Q3 2006 earnings report on November 3, 2006.
- 2The primary content of the 8-K is an attached press release detailing the third-quarter results.
- 3The filing provides information on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the period ending September 30, 2006.
- 4Information furnished in this 8-K (and its exhibit) is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5The filing does not inherently contain new financial statements or exhibits beyond the press release itself.
- 6This report is a standard disclosure mechanism for significant corporate events, such as quarterly earnings announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings and financial condition for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, by referencing an accompanying press release.
The detailed financial results are primarily contained within the press release that is attached as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) to this Form 8-K. Investors should review this press release for specific earnings figures and operational data.
No, the information furnished in this Form 8-K, including the attached press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the liabilities associated with that section, although it is still important for disclosure.
While the 8-K itself doesn't list them, the referenced press release would typically contain key financial metrics such as revenue, net earnings, earnings per share, and potentially segment performance for the third quarter of 2006.