BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board’s oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries at the 2026-05-02 meeting.
“On May 2, 2026, Berkshire held an annual meeting of its shareholders. The agenda items for the meeting along with the vote of the Company’s Class A and Class B common shareholders voting together as a single class with respect to each of the agenda items are shown below. There were four items acted on at that meeting as follows: 1) Election of Directors; 2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers; 3) A non-binding resolution to determine the frequency with which shareholders shall be entitled to have an advisory vote on executive compensation; 4) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board’s oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Proposal 1 – Election of Directors For Withheld Gregory E. Abel 431,852 3,454 Howard G. Buffett 428,007 7,299 Susan A. Buffett 427,052 8,254 Warren E. Buffett 424,675 10,631 Stephen B. Burke 403,648 31,658”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026-05-02 meeting.
“On May 2, 2026, Berkshire held an annual meeting of its shareholders. The agenda items for the meeting along with the vote of the Company’s Class A and Class B common shareholders voting together as a single class with respect to each of the agenda items are shown below. There were four items acted on at that meeting as follows: 1) Election of Directors; 2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers; 3) A non-binding resolution to determine the frequency with which shareholders shall be entitled to have an advisory vote on executive compensation; 4) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board’s oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Proposal 1 – Election of Directors For Withheld Gregory E. Abel 431,852 3,454 Howard G. Buffett 428,007 7,299 Susan A. Buffett 427,052 8,254 Warren E. Buffett 424,675 10,631 Stephen B. Burke 403,648 31,658”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026-05-02 meeting.
“On May 2, 2026, Berkshire held an annual meeting of its shareholders. The agenda items for the meeting along with the vote of the Company’s Class A and Class B common shareholders voting together as a single class with respect to each of the agenda items are shown below. There were four items acted on at that meeting as follows: 1) Election of Directors; 2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers; 3) A non-binding resolution to determine the frequency with which shareholders shall be entitled to have an advisory vote on executive compensation; 4) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board’s oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Proposal 1 – Election of Directors For Withheld Gregory E. Abel 431,852 3,454 Howard G. Buffett 428,007 7,299 Susan A. Buffett 427,052 8,254 Warren E. Buffett 424,675 10,631 Stephen B. Burke 403,648 31,658”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-02 meeting.
“On May 2, 2026, Berkshire held an annual meeting of its shareholders. The agenda items for the meeting along with the vote of the Company’s Class A and Class B common shareholders voting together as a single class with respect to each of the agenda items are shown below. There were four items acted on at that meeting as follows: 1) Election of Directors; 2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers; 3) A non-binding resolution to determine the frequency with which shareholders shall be entitled to have an advisory vote on executive compensation; 4) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board’s oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Proposal 1 – Election of Directors For Withheld Gregory E. Abel 431,852 3,454 Howard G. Buffett 428,007 7,299 Susan A. Buffett 427,052 8,254 Warren E. Buffett 424,675 10,631 Stephen B. Burke 403,648 31,658”
Governance Changes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC: Amended and restated By-Laws to update officer roles and responsibilities, changes to Sections 4, 6, and 10 (effective 2026-05-03).
“On May 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of Berkshire (the “Board”) voted to amend and restate Berkshire’s By-Laws effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“On May 2, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (“Berkshire” or “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.”
Charles C. Chang was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“As previously announced, Charles C. Chang will succeed Marc D. Hamburg as Berkshire’s Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2026.”
Marc D. Hamburg retired as Chief Financial Officer at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“In connection with Mr. Hamburg’s retirement as Berkshire’s Chief Financial Officer”
Governance Changes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC: Amended and restated By-Laws to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO, effective upon appointment of Greg Abel as CEO on Jan 1, 2026 (effective 2025-09-30).
“On September 30, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) voted to amend and restate the Company’s By-Laws effective immediately.”
Warren Buffett changed role as Chief Executive Officer at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“On May 3, 2025, Mr. Warren Buffett, Berkshire’s Chairman and CEO, announced that he was going to recommend to Berkshire’s Board of Directors at its meeting to be held on May 4, 2025 that Mr. Greg Abel, Berkshire’s Vice Chairman – Non-Insurance Operations, be appointed Berkshire’s Chief Executive Officer to become effective on January 1, 2026.”
Greg Abel was appointed as President and CEO at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“On May 4, 2025, Berkshire’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Abel to become Berkshire’s President and CEO effective on January 1, 2026.”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $ 12,702, EPS $ 8,825.
“On May 4, 2024, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company report annually on the nature and extent to which the Company’s operations depend on and are vulnerable to China at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“7) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company report annually on the nature and extent to which the Company’s operations depend on and are vulnerable to China.”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board seek an audited report assessing how applying the findings of the Energy Policy Research Foundation would affect the assumptions, costs, estimates and valuations underlying the Company’s financial statements at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“6) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board seek an audited report assessing how applying the findings of the Energy Policy Research Foundation would affect the assumptions, costs, estimates and valuations underlying the Company’s financial statements; 7) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company report annually on the nature and extent to which the Company’s operations depend on and are vulnerable to China.”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors form a Railroad Safety Committee of independent directors at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“Proposal 2 – Shareholder proposal 96,010 361,595 5,172 For Against Abstain Proposal 3 – Shareholder proposal 81,136 376,406 5,235 For Against Abstain Proposal 4 – Shareholder proposal 94,181 365,913 2,683 For Against Abstain Proposal 5 – Shareholder proposal 16,457 444,067 2,254 For Against Abstain Proposal 6 – Shareholder proposal 3,604 453,833 5,340 For Against Abstain Proposal 7 – Shareholder proposal 6,418 453,752 2,607”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“4) A shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; 5) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Boad of Directors form a Railroad Safety Committee of independent directors; 6) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board seek an audited report assessing how applying the findings of the Energy Policy Research Foundation would affect the assumptions, costs, estimates and valuations underlying the Company’s financial statements; 7) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company report annually on the nature and extent to which the Company’s operations depend on and are vulnerable to China.”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data by scope, as well as progress toward its net-zero decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“3) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data by scope, as well as progress toward its net-zero decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy; 4) A shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; 5) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Boad of Directors form a Railroad Safety Committee of independent directors; 6) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board seek an audited report assessing how applying the findings of the Energy Policy Research Foundation would affect the assumptions, costs, estimates and valuations underlying the Company’s financial statements; 7) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company report annually on the nature and extent to which the Company’s operations depend on and are vulnerab”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investing activities at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“2) A shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investing activities; 3) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data by scope, as well as progress toward its net-zero decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy; 4) A shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; 5) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Boad of Directors form a Railroad Safety Committee of independent directors; 6) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board seek an audited report assessing how applying the findings of the Energy Policy Research Foundation would affect the assumptions, costs, estimates and valuations underlying the Company’s fi”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-04 meeting.
“There were seven items acted on at that meeting as follows: 1) Election of Directors; 2) A shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investing activities; 3) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data by scope, as well as progress toward its net-zero decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy; 4) A shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; 5) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Boad of Directors form a Railroad Safety Committee of independent directors; 6) A shareholder proposal requesting that the Board seek an audited report assessing how applying the findings of the Energy Policy Research Foundation wou”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $37,574 million (Q4 2023) and $96,223 million (full year 2023), EPS $26,043 per Class A share ($17.36 per Class B share) for Q4 2023; $66,412 per Class A share ($44.27 per Class B share) f.
“On February 24, 2024, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported first nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $ 58,649 million, EPS $ 40,422 per Class A share; $ 26.95 per Class B share.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $ 35,912 $ (43,621 ) $ 71,416 $ (38,041 ), EPS $ 24,775 $ (29,663 ) $ 49,152 $ (25,832 ).
“Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income Net earnings attributable to Berkshire shareholders $ 35,504, EPS Net earnings per average equivalent Class A Share $ 24,377; Net earnings per average equivalent Class B Share $ 16.25.
“On May 6, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”
Governance Changes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC: Amended and restated Bylaws, with most significant changes to Section 2.10 Advance Notice to address Universal Proxy Rule and other procedural matters; other amendments for virtual meetings and tracking DGCL provisions (effective 2023-05-07).
“On May 7, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), voted to amend and restate the Company’s Bylaws effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company avoid supporting or taking a public policy position on controversial social and political issues at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“For Against Abstain Proposal 9– Shareholder proposal 4,038 484,363 1,412”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected A shareholder proposal regarding the adoption of a policy requiring that two separate people hold the offices of the Chairman and the CEO at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“For Against Abstain Proposal 8– Shareholder proposal 53,287 433,434 3,091”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected A shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“For Against Abstain Proposal 7– Shareholder proposal 97,741 369,628 2,443”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected A shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investment activities at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“For Against Abstain Proposal 6– Shareholder proposal 110,983 376,345 2,484”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected A shareholder proposal regarding how climate-related risks are being governed by the Company at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders rejected A shareholder proposal regarding how the Company manages physical and transitional climate-related risks and opportunities at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders voted on A non-binding resolution to determine the frequency with which shareholders shall be entitled to have an advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“1 year 2 years 3 years Abstain Proposal 3 – Advisory vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on executive compensation 148,043 1,412 339,527 830”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders approved A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of Berkshire’s Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“For Against Abstain Proposal 2 – Advisory vote on executive compensation 441,544 42,536 5,732”
Shareholder Votes
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-06 meeting.
“Proposal 1 – Election of Directors For Against Warren E. Buffett 471,669 18,143 Charles T. Munger 467,976 21,836 Gregory E. Abel 469,705 20,108 Howard G. Buffett 468,639 21,173 Susan A. Buffett 468,772 21,040 Stephen B. Burke 436,067 53,745 Kenneth I. Chenault 439,527 50,285 Christopher C. Davis 471,441 18,371 Susan L. Decker 422,181 67,631 Charlotte Guyman 422,688 67,124 Ajit Jain 469,601 20,211 Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. 476,525 13,287 Ronald L. Olson 468,578 21,234 Wallace R. Weitz 474,346 15,466 Meryl B. Witmer 476,508 16,904”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $ 18,164 $ 39,646 $ (22,819) $ 89,795, EPS $ 12,412 $ 26,690 $ (15,535) $ 59,460.
“On February 25, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.”
Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. was elected as Director at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“On December 19, 2022, Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. was elected to Berkshire’s Board of Directors to fill the vacant Board of Directors position”
Earnings Releases
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC reported the first nine months ended September 30, 2022 results: net income $ (40,983 ), EPS $ (27,866 ).
Thomas S. Murphy resigned as Director at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“On February 14, 2022, Thomas S. Murphy resigned from Berkshire Hathaway’s Board of Directors.”
Christopher C. Davis was elected as Director at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“On October 20, 2021, Susan A. Buffett and Christopher C. Davis were each elected to Berkshire’s Board of Directors following the Board of Directors unanimous approval of a resolution to increase the number of members of the Board of Directors to fifteen.”
Susan A. Buffett was elected as Director at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
“On October 20, 2021, Susan A. Buffett and Christopher C. Davis were each elected to Berkshire’s Board of Directors following the Board of Directors unanimous approval of a resolution to increase the number of members of the Board of Directors to fifteen.”
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