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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-069128
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20240315
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240315

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001067983
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		IRS NUMBER:				470813844
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14905
		FILM NUMBER:		24754719

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3555 FARNAM STREET
		CITY:			OMAHA
		STATE:			NE
		ZIP:			68131
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4023461400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3555 FARNAM STREET
		CITY:			OMAHA
		STATE:			NE
		ZIP:			68131

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NBH INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980810
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Confidential for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-6[e][2])</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="center"><B>Shareholder Meeting to be Held on May&nbsp;4, 2024. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Notice
is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. will be held on May&nbsp;4,&nbsp;2024. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>This communication presents only an
overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B><U>www.berkshirehathaway.com/eproxy</U>&#8194;</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side of this notice on or before April&nbsp;22, 2024 to facilitate timely delivery. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>The Board of Directors recommends a vote <U>FOR</U> All Nominees: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">1.&#8194;
Election of Directors </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">12&#8194; Ronald L. Olson</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">14&#8194; Meryl B. Witmer</P></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL; " ALIGN="left">Shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its
underwriting, insuring and investing activities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote <U>Against</U> Item 3. </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL; " ALIGN="left">Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data
by scope, as well as progress toward its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">net-zero</FONT> decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL; " ALIGN="left">Shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation&#146;s diversity, equity and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:ARIAL; font-size:10pt">If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word
&#147;Permanent&#148; and include the last 4 digits of your Tax ID number in the email. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:48pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="center"><B>Important Information about the Notice
of Proxy Materials </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">This Notice Regarding the Online Availability of Proxy Materials (Notice) is provided to shareholders in place of the printed materials for
the upcoming Shareholder Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Information about the Notice: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">In
2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a voluntary rule permitting Internet-based delivery of proxy materials. Companies can now send Notices, rather than printed proxy materials to shareholders. This may help lower mailing, printing
and storage costs for the company, while minimizing environmental impact. This Notice contains specific information regarding the meeting, proposals and the Internet site where the proxy materials may be found. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>To view the proxy materials online: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">Please refer to the instructions in this
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materials: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">Please refer to the instructions in this Notice on how to request hard copies of proxy materials via phone, email or Internet. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">The Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) permits companies to send the enclosed &#147;Notice&#148; instead of a full printed set of proxy
materials. The Notice provides instructions on how to view your company&#146;s proxy materials, including the shareholders meeting credential request form (on the reverse side), vote online and request a full set of printed materials by mail. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">There are several advantages to your company sending a Notice instead of a full set of materials, including lowering your company&#146;s costs and
reducing the environmental impact from printing and mailing full sets of proxy materials. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:14pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT COLOR="#323695"><B>How do I view the proxy
materials online? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">The URL for the proxy materials is available under the &#147;Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials&#148; section of the enclosed Notice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:14pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT COLOR="#323695"><B>What if I prefer to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials?
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">You can easily request a paper copy which will be mailed to you at no cost. Instructions on how to do so can be found in the &#147;To
request paper copies of the proxy materials&#148; section of the enclosed Notice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:14pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT COLOR="#323695"><B>Can I receive proxy materials for future
meetings by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> rather than receive a Notice? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">Yes you can. Instructions on how can be found on
the &#147;Email&#148; section of the enclosed Notice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">For more information about the SEC&#146;s Notice and Access Proxy Rules please visit: <U><FONT
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</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:ARIAL">3555 Farnam Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:ARIAL">Omaha, NE 68131 </P>
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