Buffett Foundation

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Berkshire – one of the largest and most diversified companies in the world – will inevitably encounter human errors in judgment and behavior.

Key Points: 
  • Berkshire – one of the largest and most diversified companies in the world – will inevitably encounter human errors in judgment and behavior.
  • But these mistakes are unlikely to be serious at Berkshire and will be acknowledged and corrected.
  • In the short-term, Berkshire’s distinctive characteristics and behavior will be supported by my large Berkshire holdings.
  • And to all of my partners in ownership of Berkshire, I wish you and your families the best in health and happiness.

Global Africa Business Initiative announces world-class lineup for ‘Unstoppable Africa’ 2023 event

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

New York, USA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, is pleased to announce the lineup for its flagship event ‘Unstoppable Africa’ on 21–22 September 2023.

Key Points: 
  • New York, USA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, is pleased to announce the lineup for its flagship event ‘Unstoppable Africa’ on 21–22 September 2023.
  • ‘Unstoppable Africa’ is a powerful affirmation of GABI’s unwavering commitment to redefining Africa’s economic narrative for Africa and the world.
  • The event boasts a diverse and influential lineup of speakers, each representing a distinct facet of Africa’s dynamic business ecosystem.
  • For more information on the Global Africa Business Initiative and the program for September's “Unstoppable Africa” event, please visit GABI’s Official Website.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Mr. Buffett’s ownership of Berkshire now consists of 218,287 A shares and 344 B shares.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Buffett’s ownership of Berkshire now consists of 218,287 A shares and 344 B shares.
  • When originally made, I owned 474,998 Berkshire A shares worth about $43 billion and those shares represented more than 98% of my net worth.
  • The five foundations have received Berkshire B shares that had a value when received of about $50 billion, substantially more than my entire net worth in 2006.
  • Nothing extraordinary has occurred at Berkshire; a very long runway, simple and generally sound decisions, the American tailwind and compounding effects produced my current wealth.

Ukrainian farmers affected by the war will receive donated seeds from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation with support of Corteva Agriscience

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In May 2023, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation launched a program to provide winter oilseed rape to small Ukrainian farms in the regions most affected by Russia's full-scale invasion. The program's partner in Ukraine is the international R&D agricultural company Corteva Agriscience, that provides access to advanced genetics of Pioneer® seeds.

Key Points: 
  • The program's partner in Ukraine is the international R&D agricultural company Corteva Agriscience, that provides access to advanced genetics of Pioneer® seeds.
  • The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Corteva Agriscience focus their efforts on addressing this global problem, including supporting Ukrainian farmers with seeds in extremely resource-constrained field conditions.
  • To apply for participation, farmers should contact the Corteva Agriscience sales representative in their region .
  • "Corteva Agriscience has been working side by side with Ukrainian farmers for many years, knows the challenges they face, and works to assist them in overcoming those challenges.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Today, Warren E. Buffett has converted 9,608 A shares into 14,412,000 B shares in order to donate 14,414,136 shares of Berkshire Hathaway B stock to five foundations: 11,003,166 to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, 1,100,316 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 770,218 shares to each of the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Warren E. Buffett has converted 9,608 A shares into 14,412,000 B shares in order to donate 14,414,136 shares of Berkshire Hathaway B stock to five foundations: 11,003,166 to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, 1,100,316 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 770,218 shares to each of the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.
  • Mr. Buffetts ownership of Berkshire now consists of 229,016 A shares and 276 B shares.
  • Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services.
  • Common stock of the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Susan A. Buffett and Christopher C. Davis have each been elected to the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Ms. Buffett is the Chairman of the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and the Chairman of the Sherwood Foundation, each of which is a private, grant-making foundation based in Omaha, NE.

Key Points: 
  • Susan A. Buffett and Christopher C. Davis have each been elected to the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Ms. Buffett is the Chairman of the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and the Chairman of the Sherwood Foundation, each of which is a private, grant-making foundation based in Omaha, NE.
  • Mr. Davis is Chairman of Davis Select Advisors, an investment management firm that oversees over $25 billion in assets.
  • Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services.
  • Common stock of the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Yesterday, Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, contributed 15,971,345 B shares of Berkshire to five philanthropies.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday, Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, contributed 15,971,345 B shares of Berkshire to five philanthropies.
  • Mr. Buffetts current contribution of Berkshire stock is the 15th installment of an annual giving plan he initiated in June, 2006 and increased in August, 2012.
  • These gifts, over the period that his giving plan has existed, have reduced his holdings of A shares from 474,998 to 248,734.
  • Looking ahead, Mr. Buffett envisions that all of the Berkshire shares he owns at his death will be distributed to various philanthropic organizations over the following 12 years.