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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2019)

Filed August 5, 2019For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed an 8-K on August 5, 2019, reporting on its financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2019. The core of this filing is the press release announcing these results, which provides investors with crucial updates on the company's operational performance and financial condition during the period. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached earnings release contains the substantive information investors need to assess Berkshire Hathaway's performance. Investors should pay close attention to the earnings release furnished with this report. This document will detail key financial metrics, operational highlights, and any significant developments that impacted Berkshire Hathaway's bottom line. Understanding these details is essential for evaluating the company's current health and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2019, to report financial results.
  • 2The report covers the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2019.
  • 3The primary information is contained within the press release announcing the earnings, furnished as an exhibit.
  • 4Investors should review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data.
  • 5This filing serves as a formal notification of the release of quarterly and semi-annual financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2019. It formally announces that the company has released its earnings information to the public.

The actual financial results and detailed commentary are provided in the press release issued by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on August 3, 2019, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue, net earnings, operating earnings, earnings per share, cash flow from operations, and updates on the company's major investments and insurance operations. Any commentary on the performance of specific business segments or significant acquisitions/divestitures would also be important.