<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950170-25-020189.txt : 20250213
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950170-25-020189
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250211
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250213
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250213

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BUFFETT WARREN E
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000315090
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14106
		FILM NUMBER:		25622418

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3555 FARNAM ST
		STREET 2:		STE 1440
		CITY:			OMAHA
		STATE:			NE
		ZIP:			68131
		BUSINESS PHONE:		402-346-1400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3555 FARNAM ST
		STREET 2:		STE 1440
		CITY:			OMAHA
		STATE:			NE
		ZIP:			68131

REPORTING-OWNER:	

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14106
		FILM NUMBER:		25622419

	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 NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NBH INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980810

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DAVITA INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000927066
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-MISC HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, NEC [8090]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	08 Industrial Applications and Services
		IRS NUMBER:				510354549
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2000 16TH STREET
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		310-536-2668

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2000 16TH STREET
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20121107

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DAVITA INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20001005

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TOTAL RENAL CARE HOLDINGS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950524
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        <issuerName>DAVITA INC.</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>DVA</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>3555 FARNAM STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
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            <rptOwnerCity>OMAHA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NE</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>68131</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <isOther>false</isOther>
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        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0000315090</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>BUFFETT WARREN E</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>3555 FARNAM STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>OMAHA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NE</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>68131</rptOwnerZipCode>
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                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2025-02-11</value>
            </transactionDate>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
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                    <value>203091</value>
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                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>156.011</value>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">18,310,391 of the total reported securities are owned by Government Employees Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (&quot;Berkshire&quot;). As Berkshire is in the chain of ownership of this subsidiary, it may be deemed presently to both beneficially own and have a pecuniary interest in all shares of Common Stock presently owned by the subsidiary. Warren E. Buffett, as the controlling stockholder of Berkshire, may be deemed presently to beneficially own, but only to the extent he has a pecuniary interest in, the shares of Common Stock presently owned by the subsidiary. Mr. Buffett disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">17,582,088 of the total reported securities are owned by the following pension plans of Berkshire's subsidiaries: Scott Fetzer Company Collective Investment Trust (200,000), BNSF Master Retirement Trust (6,850,000) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Consolidated Pension Plan (10,532,088); each of Berkshire, Mr. Buffett and these pension plans disclaim beneficial ownership in such shares.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The sale was pursuant to the Share Repurchase Agreement between Berkshire and DaVita Inc. dated as of April 30, 2024.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Warren E. Buffett, on behalf of himself and each other reporting person hereunder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2025-02-13</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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