Form 4: Berkshire Hathaway's Ajit Jain Reports Charitable Gift of Class B Common Stock

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Ajit Jain, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, reported a charitable gift of 10 shares of Class B Common Stock and indirect ownership through various trusts and a non-profit corporation.

Summary

  • On March 14, 2025, Ajit Jain, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, reported a transaction involving Class B Common Stock.
  • He made a charitable gift of 10 shares of Class B Common Stock.
  • Following the transaction, Mr. Jain directly owns 426 shares of Class B Common Stock.
  • He also indirectly owns 124,308 shares of Class B Common Stock through the Jain Foundation Inc.
  • Mr. Jain also has indirect ownership through Indrima Jain Trusts, Ajit Jain Trusts and Jain Foundation Inc. in Class A Common Stock which is convertible to Class B Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neither positive nor negative.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common for executives of publicly traded companies like Berkshire Hathaway. It provides transparency into the holdings and transactions of key personnel.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on shareholders as it involves a small number of shares relative to the total outstanding shares of Berkshire Hathaway.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/14/2025Date of charitable gift transaction and filing date of the Form 4.

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