Berkshire Hathaway: Ajit Jain gifts 19 Class B shares
Each Class A share is convertible at the holder’s option into 1,500 Class B shares, including shares held through family trusts and Jain Foundation Inc.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Ajit Jain made charitable gifts totaling 19 Class B shares on October 21, 2026. His direct Class B holding after the gift was 298 shares. The reported holdings also include 61 Class A shares held directly, Class A shares held through family trusts and Jain Foundation Inc., and 67,608 Class B shares held by Jain Foundation Inc.
Insider Trade Summary
19 shares gifted
Gift
6 txns
Insider
Jain Ajit
Role
Vice Chairman
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock F1 | 19 | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2, F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2, F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2, F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 298 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 61 contracts for 91,500 underlying shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 17 contracts for 25,500 underlying shares (Indirect, By Indrima Jain Trusts);
Class A Common Stock — 38 contracts for 57,000 underlying shares (Indirect, By Ajit Jain Trusts);
Class A Common Stock — 50 contracts for 75,000 underlying shares (Indirect, By Jain Foundation Inc. (Non-Profit Corporation));
Class B Common Stock — 67,608 shares (Indirect, By Jain Foundation Inc. (Non-Profit Corporation))
Footnotes (5)
- F1. On October 21st, the Reporting Person made charitable gifts totaling 19 shares of Class B Common stock.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. Family trusts established by the Reporting Person for the benefit of the Reporting Person's descendants own 38 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- F5. The non-profit corporation Jain Foundation, Inc. owns 50 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Key Figures
Class B shares gifted: 19 shares
Direct Class B shares after gift: 298 shares
Direct Class A shares: 61 shares
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Class B shares gifted
19 shares
Charitable gifts on October 21, 2026
Direct Class B shares after gift
298 shares
Reported on October 21, 2026
Direct Class A shares
61 shares
Reported on October 21, 2026
Class A shares in spouse-established family trusts
17 shares
Trusts established for the benefit of the reporting person’s descendants; reported on October 21, 2026
Class A shares in family trusts established by Ajit Jain
38 shares
Trusts established for the benefit of the reporting person’s descendants; reported on October 21, 2026
Class A shares held by Jain Foundation Inc.
50 shares
Reported on October 21, 2026
Class B shares held by Jain Foundation Inc.
67,608 shares
Reported on October 21, 2026
Class A conversion ratio
1,500 Class B shares per Class A share
Each Class A share is convertible at any time at the holder’s option
Key Terms
Class A Common Stock, Class B Common stock, convertible
3 terms
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible at any time"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Class B Common stock financial
"charitable gifts totaling 19 shares of Class B Common stock"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
convertible financial
"is convertible at any time at the option of the holder"
A convertible is a type of investment that starts as a loan or preferred stake (like a bond or preferred share) but can be exchanged for common shares of the company at a set price or under certain conditions. It matters to investors because it offers a mix of steady income and downside protection like a loan, plus the upside of stock ownership if the company does well—similar to holding a coupon that you can trade for a full ticket if the event becomes valuable.
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