<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000919574-25-001778.txt : 20250304
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000919574-25-001778
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250303
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250304
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250304

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WITMER MERYL  B
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001178923
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14905
		FILM NUMBER:		25708184

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		655 THIRD AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017

ISSUER:		

	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

	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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        <issuerTradingSymbol>BRKB</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>WITMER MERYL  B</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>138 MAIN STREET, #202</rptOwnerStreet1>
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            <rptOwnerCity>EAST ROCKAWAY</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>11518</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
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            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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                    <value>2</value>
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                <transactionPricePerShare>
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            <securityTitle>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These securities are directly owned by an individual retirement account of Mrs. Witmer's spouse.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These securities are directly owned by Andrew Witmer 2020 Trust, a trust for the benefit of one of Mrs. Witmer's sons for which Mrs. Witmer serves as trustee.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These securities are directly owned by Ian Witmer 2020 Trust, a trust for the benefit of one of Mrs. Witmer's sons for which Mrs. Witmer serves as trustee.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">These securities are directly owned by Meryl B. Witmer 2012 Family Trust, a trust in which Mrs. Witmer's spouse is a beneficiary and serves as trustee.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">These securities are directly owned by Meryl B. Witmer 2002 Trust, a trust in which Mrs. Witmer's spouse is a beneficiary and serves as trustee.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">These securities are directly owned by Charles H. Witmer 2002 Trust, a trust in which Mrs. Witmer is a beneficiary and serves as trustee.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>Mrs. Witmer disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mrs. Witmer is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.</remarks>

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        <signatureName>/s/ Meryl Witmer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2025-03-04</signatureDate>
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