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accession: "0001193125-23-130806"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BRK-B"
cik: "0001067983"
company_name: "BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC"
filed_at: "2023-05-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-16T02:34:49.902860+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Berkshire subsidiaries file Chapter 11 to resolve asbestos, talc, environmental liabilities

## Summary
- Four indirect subsidiaries (Whittaker Clark & Daniels, Brilliant National, L.A. Terminals, Soco West) filed Chapter 11 on April 26, 2023 in New Jersey.
- Subsidiaries were acquired in 2007 but had ceased operations in 2004; liabilities stem from asbestos, talc, and environmental claims.
- No Berkshire entity ever operated those businesses or provided insurance for the acquisition.
- Filing aims to manage and resolve legacy liabilities; companies had sold all operating assets prior to Berkshire's acquisition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-130806
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BRK-B
- cik: 0001067983
- company_name: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
- filed_at: 2023-05-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067983/000119312523130806/0001193125-23-130806-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067983/000119312523130806/d490324d8k.htm

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