What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Berkshire Hathaway's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, through an attached press release.

Where can I find the detailed financial results?

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Berkshire Hathaway on February 23, 2019, and furnished with this 8-K filing.

Does this 8-K contain specific Q4 2018 or full-year 2018 financial numbers?

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It serves as a notification and provides the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial results for the periods ended December 31, 2018.

What is the significance of the 'Event date' and 'Filed' date?

The 'Event date' (February 22, 2019) likely refers to the date the information regarding the financial results became available or was finalized internally. The 'Filed' date (February 24, 2019) is the date Berkshire Hathaway officially submitted the 8-K report to the SEC. The press release itself was dated February 23, 2019.

BRK-B/BRK-A 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on February 25, 2019, to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial results. The press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, provides details on the company's performance during these periods. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial figures, operational achievements, and forward-looking statements released by the company. The filing's primary purpose is to disseminate the company's latest financial performance data. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to the attached press release for comprehensive details. This includes key metrics such as revenues, net earnings, earnings per share, and significant business segment performance for both the quarter and the entire fiscal year 2018.

Key Highlights

1Berkshire Hathaway announced its Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results via a press release filed as an exhibit.
2The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating the disclosure of material events or information.
3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for detailed financial performance data.
4The report covers the period ending December 31, 2018.
5No specific financial figures are detailed within the 8-K itself, emphasizing reliance on the furnished press release.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 25, 2019)

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