8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 1, 2023)

Filed March 1, 2023For Securities:BRK-BBRK-A

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) filed an 8-K on March 1, 2023, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. The key information for investors is contained within the accompanying press release furnished as an exhibit to this filing. This report serves as a notification of the release of these financial results, which would typically detail operating performance, significant business segment contributions, and overall financial condition. Investors should refer to the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on Berkshire Hathaway's performance. While this 8-K itself does not contain the financial data, it formally announces the availability of that data, allowing investors to review the company's profitability, asset base, and cash flows for the reported periods. The filing also includes the standard Cover Page Interactive Data File for enhanced data accessibility.

Key Highlights

  • 1Berkshire Hathaway announced its Q4 and full-year 2022 financial results via press release on February 25, 2023.
  • 2The 8-K filing on March 1, 2023, serves to officially furnish this press release as an exhibit.
  • 3Investors can find detailed financial performance information in the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the filing.
  • 4The filing marks the formal disclosure of Berkshire Hathaway's operational and financial condition for the periods ending December 31, 2022.
  • 5An interactive data file is included, facilitating easier analysis of the financial information.
  • 6No specific financial figures or operational details are presented directly within the 8-K filing itself, only the announcement of their release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Berkshire Hathaway's earnings press release for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. It informs investors that these financial results are now publicly available.

The detailed financial results are located in the earnings release dated February 25, 2023, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers or performance details. It only serves as notification that the company has released its earnings and directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information.

Exhibit 104 is the Cover Page Interactive Data File. This file is typically embedded within the Inline XBRL document and provides financial data in a machine-readable format, making it easier for investors and analysts to extract and analyze.