BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant increase in its first-quarter 2026 net earnings, more than doubling to $10.11 billion, while operating earnings grew to $11.35 billion. The company also announced that Charles C. Chang will succeed Marc D. Hamburg as Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2026, with Mr. Hamburg receiving post-retirement flight benefits. Additionally, the Board amended its By-Laws, and shareholders re-elected all directors, approved executive compensation, and rejected a proposal on human-capital management at the annual meeting.

Berkshire Hathaway reported a substantial increase in net earnings for the first quarter of 2026, more than doubling to $10.11 billion, alongside a 4.4% rise in total revenues to $93.68 billion. The company also completed the acquisition of Occidental Petroleum's chemicals business, OxyChem, for approximately $9.5 billion. This quarter saw a significant reduction in investment losses compared to the prior year.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued 272.3 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes on April 16, 2026. The issuance comprises six tranches with interest rates ranging from 2.077% to 4.037% and maturities from 2029 to 2056. The notes were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement entered into on April 10, 2026, with Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Merrill Lynch International.