Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) details Greg Abel's $25M pay

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Berkshire Hathaway reports an update on its top leadership and compensation. As previously announced, on January 1, 2026, Greg Abel became the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective that same date, his annual cash salary increased to $25 million. This filing formally records the leadership role and associated cash pay level for the new CEO.

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Berkshire formalizes Greg Abel’s CEO role and $25M cash salary.

Berkshire Hathaway confirms that Greg Abel became President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026, a move described as previously announced. This clarifies the leadership structure at the top of the company.

The disclosure also sets Abel’s annual cash salary at $25 million effective that date. This figure addresses only cash salary and does not describe other potential compensation elements such as equity or incentives.

For investors focused on governance and pay practices, this provides a clear reference point for the CEO’s cash compensation aligned with his start date as chief executive.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) May 3, 2025

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):

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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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

c) As previously announced, on January 1, 2026, Mr. Greg Abel became Berkshire’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective that date, Mr. Abel’s annual cash salary increased to $25 million.

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.

January 6, 2026		BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
		/s/ Marc D. Hamburg
		By: Marc D. Hamburg
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change does Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) report in this document?

The company states that, as previously announced, Greg Abel became Berkshire Hathaway’s President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026.

What is Greg Abel’s annual cash salary at Berkshire Hathaway?

Effective January 1, 2026, Greg Abel’s annual cash salary as President and Chief Executive Officer is $25 million.

When did Greg Abel’s new salary level at Berkshire Hathaway take effect?

The filing states that Greg Abel’s $25 million annual cash salary became effective on January 1, 2026, the same date he became CEO.

Does Berkshire Hathaway describe Greg Abel’s role in this filing?

Yes. Berkshire Hathaway identifies Greg Abel as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026.

Is the change in Greg Abel’s compensation presented as new or previously announced?

The company notes that, as previously announced, Greg Abel assumed the President and Chief Executive Officer roles as of January 1, 2026, and his salary increased effective that date.

Which classes of Berkshire Hathaway stock are listed on the NYSE?

The filing lists Class A Common Stock (BRK.A) and Class B Common Stock (BRK.B) as traded on the New York Stock Exchange, along with several series of senior notes.