Form 4: Berkshire Hathaway VP Jain Gifts Shares

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Ajit Jain reported a charitable gift of 32 Class B Common Stock shares and detailed his beneficial ownership.

Summary

• Ajit Jain, Vice Chairman and Director of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., filed a Form 4 to report changes in beneficial ownership.
• On October 22, 2025, Jain made charitable gifts totaling 32 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class B Common Stock.
• Following this transaction, Jain directly beneficially owns 352 shares of Class B Common Stock.
• Jain indirectly beneficially owns 107,308 shares of Class B Common Stock through Jain Foundation Inc.
• Jain directly owns 61 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are convertible into 91,500 Class B shares (at a 1:1,500 ratio).
• Indirect ownership of Class A Common Stock includes 17 shares (convertible to 25,500 Class B) by Indrima Jain Trusts, 38 shares (convertible to 57,000 Class B) by Ajit Jain Trusts, and 50 shares (convertible to 75,000 Class B) by Jain Foundation Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (charitable gift) and beneficial ownership details, which is neutral in sentiment for the company's operational or financial performance.

Positives

• Demonstrates philanthropic activity by a key executive through charitable gifts of company stock.

Negatives

• A slight reduction in direct beneficial ownership of Class B Common Stock due to the charitable gift.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitors.

Related Party Transactions

• Indirect beneficial ownership of Class B Common Stock through Jain Foundation Inc. (a non-profit corporation).
• Indirect beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock through Indrima Jain Trusts (family trusts established by the reporting person's spouse for the benefit of descendants).
• Indirect beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock through Ajit Jain Trusts (family trusts established by the reporting person for the benefit of descendants).
• Indirect beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock through Jain Foundation Inc. (a non-profit corporation).

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as the transaction involves a small number of shares relative to the company's total outstanding shares and is a routine insider disclosure.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this beneficial ownership report.

Key Dates

Keywords

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