Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 05, 2023 |
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Entity Registrant Name | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001067983 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 05, 2023 |
Entity File Number | 001-14905 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-0813844 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3555 Farnam Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Omaha |
Entity Address, State or Province | NE |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 68131 |
City Area Code | (402) |
Local Phone Number | 346-1400 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Class A Common Stock 2 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | BRK.A |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Class B Common Stock 1 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | Class B Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | BRK.B |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 1.300 Senior Notes Due 2024 Member 12 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 1.300% Senior Notes due 2024 |
Trading Symbol | BRK24 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 0.000 Senior Notes Due 20253 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 0.000% Senior Notes due 2025 |
Trading Symbol | BRK25 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 1.125 Senior Notes Due 20274 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 1.125% Senior Notes due 2027 |
Trading Symbol | BRK27 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 2.150 Senior Notes Due 20285 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 2.150% Senior Notes due 2028 |
Trading Symbol | BRK28 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 1.500 Senior Notes Due 20306 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 1.500% Senior Notes due 2030 |
Trading Symbol | BRK30 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 2.000 Senior Notes Due 20347 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 2.000% Senior Notes due 2034 |
Trading Symbol | BRK34 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 1.625 Senior Notes Due 20358 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 1.625% Senior Notes due 2035 |
Trading Symbol | BRK35 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 2.375 Senior Notes Due 20399 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 2.375% Senior Notes due 2039 |
Trading Symbol | BRK39 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 0.500 Senior Notes Due 204110 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 0.500% Senior Notes due 2041 |
Trading Symbol | BRK41 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 2.625 Senior Notes Due 205911 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 2.625% Senior Notes due 2059 |
Trading Symbol | BRK59 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |