Summary
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on December 19, 2022, to announce a change in its Board of Directors. Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. has been elected to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Board Member David Gottesman. This appointment is a significant event as it impacts the composition of the board overseeing one of the world's largest conglomerates. Investors should note that Mr. Murphy's election was effective December 19, 2022, and there were no pre-existing arrangements or understandings with other board members related to his appointment.
Key Highlights
- 1Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. was elected to Berkshire Hathaway's Board of Directors.
- 2Mr. Murphy's election fills the vacancy left by the death of Board Member David Gottesman.
- 3The appointment was effective December 19, 2022.
- 4No specific board committees have been assigned to Mr. Murphy at this time.
- 5The election was conducted without any prior arrangements or understandings between Mr. Murphy and the existing board members.
- 6A press release dated December 19, 2022, was issued to announce this board change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. has been elected to the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
The vacancy was created by the death of Board Member David Gottesman, which occurred on September 28, 2022.
Mr. Murphy's election to the Board of Directors was effective on December 19, 2022.
At the time of this filing, there has been no determination made regarding which committees of the Board of Directors Mr. Murphy will be named to.