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Berkshire Vice Chairman Ajit Jain reports 15,000 BRK.B share sale on Form 4

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ajit Jain, Vice Chairman and Director at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A/BRK.B), reported insider transactions on 09/26/2025. He sold 15,000 shares of Class B common stock at an average price of $500.99805 per share, with a trade range of $501.36 to $500.63. After the reported sale, the filing shows 107,308 Class B shares beneficially owned indirectly by Jain Foundation Inc., plus additional indirect Class B holdings attributable to family trusts and the Jain Foundation. Each Class A share converts into 1,500 Class B shares. The filing lists ownership through family trusts and a non-profit and provides no other material corporate events or financial results.

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Insights

TL;DR: Routine insider sale by a senior executive; not clearly material to Berkshire's business or capital structure.

The Form 4 discloses a single open-market sale of 15,000 Class B shares by Ajit Jain at an average price of $500.99805. The filing documents indirect beneficial ownership via the Jain Foundation and multiple family trusts and reiterates the 1,500:1 Class A-to-B conversion ratio. There are no indications of additional transactions, derivative exercises, or changes to executive roles. Given the absence of other issuer events or large-scale disposals, this appears to be a routine liquidity transaction rather than a signal of company-level change. Impact on Berkshire Hathaway's capital structure or near-term financials is negligible based solely on this filing.

TL;DR: Disclosure is complete for the reported transactions and shows customary use of family trusts and a foundation for indirect holdings.

The report is consistent with Section 16 reporting requirements: it lists the reporting person's roles (Vice Chairman and Director), the exact sale details, and the entities through which shares are held indirectly (family trusts and Jain Foundation Inc.). The filing clarifies conversion rights for Class A shares and provides price ranges for the sale. No departures from governance norms or unexplained transfers are present in the document. From a governance standpoint, the filing is routine and transparent.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Jain Ajit

(Last) (First) (Middle)
100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE
BHRG

(Street)
STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC [ BRK.A ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Vice Chairman
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/26/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class B Common Stock 09/26/2025 S 15,000 D (1) 107,308 I By Jain Foundation Inc. (Non-Profit Corporation)
Class B Common Stock 384 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Class A Common Stock (2) (2) (2) Class B Common Stock 91,500(2) 61 D
Class A Common Stock (2) (2) (2) Class B Common Stock 25,500(2) 17 I By Indrima Jain Trusts(3)
Class A Common Stock (2) (2) (2) Class B Common Stock 57,000(2) 38 I By Ajit Jain Trusts(4)
Class A Common Stock (2) (2) (2) Class B Common Stock 75,000(2) 50 I By Jain Foundation Inc. (Non-Profit Corporation)(5)
Explanation of Responses:
1. 15,000 shares of Class B Common Stock were sold at an average price of $500.99805 per share, with a range of $501.36 to $500.63 per share.
2. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into 1,500 shares of Class B Common Stock.
3. Family trusts established by the Reporting Person's spouse for the benefit of the Reporting Person's descendants own 17 shares of Class A Common Stock.
4. Family trusts established by the Reporting Person for the benefit of the Reporting Person's descendants own 38 shares of Class A Common Stock.
5. The non-profit corporation Jain Foundation, Inc. owns 50 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Ajit Jain 09/26/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ajit Jain report on Form 4 for BRK on 09/26/2025?

The Form 4 reports a sale of 15,000 Class B shares executed on 09/26/2025 at an average price of $500.99805 per share (range $501.36 to $500.63).

How many Berkshire B shares does the filing show Ajit Jain or affiliated entities beneficially own after the sale?

The filing reports 107,308 Class B shares beneficially owned indirectly by Jain Foundation Inc., with additional Class B holdings attributable to family trusts and the foundation listed elsewhere in the filing.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative transactions or option exercises by Ajit Jain?

No derivative exercises with explicit prices or exercisable/expiration dates are reported; the filing lists underlying Class B share counts tied to Class A ownership but no new option transactions are disclosed.

What entities hold shares indirectly according to the filing?

Indirect holdings are reported via Jain Foundation Inc. (non-profit) and family trusts established by Ajit Jain and his spouse for the benefit of descendants.

What is the Class A to Class B conversion ratio disclosed in the filing?

The filing states that each Class A share is convertible at the holder's option into 1,500 Class B shares.
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