Berkshire Hathaway B · 8-K exhibit

8-K BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DE false 0001067983 0001067983 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:Class160ACommonStockMember 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:Class160BCommonStockMember 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M1.125SeniorNotesDue2027Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M2.150SeniorNotesDue2028Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M1.500SeniorNotesDue2030Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M2.000SeniorNotesDue2034Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M1.625SeniorNotesDue2035Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M2.375SeniorNotesDue2039Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M0.500SeniorNotesDue2041Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 0001067983 brk59:M2.625SeniorNotesDue2059Member 2026-03-04 2026-03-04     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) March 4, 2026     BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)       DELAWARE   001-14905   47-0813844 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION)   (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)   (I.R.S.

EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)   3555 Farnam Street   Omaha , Nebraska   68131 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)   (ZIP CODE) (402) 346-1400 REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock   BRK.A   New York Stock Exchange Class B Common Stock   BRK.B   New York Stock Exchange 1.125% Senior Notes due 2027   BRK27   New York Stock Exchange 2.150% Senior Notes due 2028   BRK28   New York Stock Exchange 1.500% Senior Notes due 2030   BRK30   New York Stock Exchange 2.000% Senior Notes due 2034   BRK34   New York Stock Exchange 1.625% Senior Notes due 2035   BRK35   New York Stock Exchange 2.375% Senior Notes due 2039   BRK39   New York Stock Exchange 0.500% Senior Notes due 2041   BRK41   New York Stock Exchange 2.625% Senior Notes due 2059   BRK59   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       ITEM 8.01 Other Events. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s long-standing common stock repurchase policy T1permits us to repurchase shares of our Class A and Class B Common Stock at any time we believe the repurchase price is below our intrinsic value, conservatively determined. T2In the interest of transparency with our leadership transition, we are disclosing that we commenced repurchasing shares of our common stock under this policy on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

T3Our repurchase policy does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares. Shares may be repurchased in open-market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions, including pursuant to trading plans that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. T4The timing and total amount of stock repurchases will depend on the market prices of our Class A and Class B common shares, market conditions, and other relevant factors. T5Repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Berkshire does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any disclosures regarding our repurchases, including any suspension or termination of the repurchases, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation (including through the disclosure of repurchase activity in Berkshire's periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K).

Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, are not guarantees of future performance, and actual outcomes may differ materially from those forecasted. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances, including those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.   March 5, 2026       BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.            /s/ Marc D. Hamburg       By: Marc D. Hamburg       Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer