8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 27, 2012)

Filed February 27, 2012For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed an 8-K on February 27, 2012, to report the posting of its 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders on its website on February 25, 2012. This filing, made under Regulation FD, ensures timely and simultaneous dissemination of material information to all investors. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to inform stakeholders that the comprehensive 2011 Annual Report is now publicly accessible, providing details on the company's financial performance, operational highlights, and management's outlook for the preceding year. Investors interested in Berkshire Hathaway's performance and strategy for 2011 should refer to the 2011 Annual Report itself, which is attached as an exhibit to this 8-K filing. This report will contain detailed financial statements, discussions of the company's various business segments, and insights from Warren Buffett, offering a crucial resource for understanding the company's past results and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on February 27, 2012.
  • 2The filing's earliest event date is February 25, 2012.
  • 3The primary purpose of the 8-K is Regulation FD disclosure.
  • 4Berkshire Hathaway posted its 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders on its website on February 25, 2012.
  • 5The 2011 Annual Report is included as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) to the 8-K filing.
  • 6This 8-K serves as notification that the full annual report is available to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and disclose that Berkshire Hathaway's 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders has been made available on their corporate website, adhering to Regulation FD to ensure all investors receive the information simultaneously.

The detailed financial information for 2011 is contained within the 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and was also posted on Berkshire Hathaway's website.

No, this specific 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification of the availability of the 2011 Annual Report. Any new operational or strategic insights for 2011 would be found within the comprehensive content of the annual report itself, not in the 8-K announcement.

The 2011 Annual Report was made available to the public on the company's website on February 25, 2012, as reported in this 8-K filing.