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Berkshire Hathaway

Omaha, Nebraska, United States · Energy, Insurance, Insurtech

Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services. Common stock of the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

Key facts

Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Employees
388,000
Industries
Energy, Insurance, Insurtech
Status
Public (BRK-B)
Website
www.berkshirehathaway.com
LinkedIn
Company page

Recent activity at Berkshire Hathaway

  • : Berkshire Hathaway Appoints Greg Abel as Chief Executive Officer
  • : Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02):
  • : SEC 8-K (8.01): On April 16, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a total of ¥128,900,000,000 of 2.077% Senior Notes due 2029, ¥86,800,000,000 of 2.465% Senior Notes due 2031, ¥22,300,000,000 of 2.739% Senior Notes due 2033, ¥27,300,000,000 of 3.084% Senior Notes due 2036, ¥2,000,000,000 of 3.452% Senior Notes due 2041, and ¥5,000,000,000 of 4.037% Senior Notes due 2056, collectively known as the 'Notes.' The issuance was made under a registration statement filed with the SEC on January 31, 2025, and sold through an underwriting agreement with Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Merrill Lynch International dated April 10, 2026. The terms of the Notes are detailed in the relevant documents filed, highlighting Berkshire's ongoing funding strategies and commitment to expanding its debt portfolio.
  • : Berkshire Hathaway acquires OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum
  • : SEC 8-K (8.01): Berkshire Hathaway Inc. disclosed that it commenced repurchasing shares of its Class A and Class B common stock on March 4, 2026, under its long-standing repurchase policy. The policy allows for repurchases at prices deemed below intrinsic value and does not mandate a specific number of shares to be bought. The timing and total amount of repurchases will be influenced by market conditions and may be executed through open-market transactions or private negotiations. The company emphasizes that these repurchase activities can be suspended or discontinued without prior notice, highlighting that forward-looking statements regarding these repurchases may vary due to market uncertainties.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On December 8, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced the retirement of Marc D. Hamburg, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2027. He will resign from his CFO role on June 1, 2026, and assist in the transition to his successor, Charles C. Chang. Mr. Chang, who has been serving as CFO at Berkshire Hathaway Energy since October 1, 2024, was named the new CFO for Berkshire effective June 1, 2026. There are no known family relationships or past significant transactions between Mr. Chang and Berkshire. Details regarding Mr. Chang's compensation will be disclosed in a future amendment to the filing. This announcement is part of a broader leadership change communicated in a press release also dated December 8, 2025.
  • : SEC 8-K (8.01): On November 20, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued senior notes totaling ¥210,100,000,000. The issuance includes four series of notes: ¥123.7 billion of 1.510% Senior Notes due 2028, ¥53.3 billion of 1.826% Senior Notes due 2030, ¥26.1 billion of 2.422% Senior Notes due 2035, and ¥7 billion of 2.810% Senior Notes due 2040. The underwriting agreement for these notes was executed on November 14, 2025, with Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Merrill Lynch International involved as underwriters. This significant debt issuance is underpinned by an Indenture dated January 31, 2025, suggesting strong financial backing for Berkshire's strategic initiatives.
  • : Berkshire Hathaway acquires OxyChem for $9.7 billion
  • : SEC 8-K (2.02): On November 1, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. entered into a series of agreements regarding the issuance of multiple series of senior notes, including 1.125% Senior Notes due 2027, 2.150% Senior Notes due 2028, 1.500% Senior Notes due 2030, and several others maturing through 2059. These financial instruments aim to raise capital for the company's operations and investments, enhancing its liquidity and financial flexibility. The transactions are significant as they form part of Berkshire Hathaway's strategy to manage debt and finance future growth initiatives. The exact amounts raised from these issuances were not specified in the filing.

Leadership

  • Charlotte Guyman, Independent Director
  • Zach Howe, Director of SIU
  • Greg Abel, Chief Executive Officer
  • Lance Svenson, Sales Representative
  • Jennie Gronniger, Realtor
  • Jean Steichen, Broker Associate
  • Cole Haas, Sr. Insurance Advisor
  • Austin Mao, Salesperson
  • Chris Bale, Realtor Sales Associate
  • Jillian Cress, Accountant
  • Jennifer C Vazquez, Texas Licensed Real Estate Agent Id 767145
  • Daniel Sonon, Assistant Vice President, Architects & Engineers

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About Berkshire Hathaway: questions and answers

What does Berkshire Hathaway do?

Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services. Common stock of the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

Where is Berkshire Hathaway headquartered?

Berkshire Hathaway is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

How many employees does Berkshire Hathaway have?

Berkshire Hathaway has about 388,000 employees.

Who leads Berkshire Hathaway?

Greg Abel is a Chief Executive Officer at Berkshire Hathaway.

What is the latest news on Berkshire Hathaway?

On Aug 08, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Appoints Greg Abel as Chief Executive Officer

Is Berkshire Hathaway a public company?

Yes. Berkshire Hathaway is publicly traded under the ticker BRK-B.

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