Form 4: Warren Buffett Donates Berkshire Hathaway Shares to Charity
SEC Form 4 Filing
Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, reports gifting Class B Common Stock and converting Class A Common Stock to a charitable organization.
Summary
- Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
- On May 13, 2025, Buffett acquired 1,500 shares of Class B Common Stock through a conversion.
- Also on May 13, 2025, he gifted 1,304 shares of Class B Common Stock to a charitable organization.
- On May 14, 2025, he gifted an additional 22 shares of Class B Common Stock to a charitable organization.
- Buffett also converted 1 share of Class A Common Stock.
- Following these transactions, Buffett directly owns 965 shares of Class B Common Stock and 206,356 shares underlying derivative securities.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The document reflects a neutral to slightly positive sentiment due to the charitable donation, which is generally viewed favorably. The filing itself is a routine disclosure.
Positives
- The donation of shares to a charitable organization reflects positively on Warren Buffett's philanthropic activities.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are standard practice for reporting changes in beneficial ownership by company insiders, providing transparency to investors.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may view the charitable donation positively, reflecting well on the company's leadership.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | Acquisition of 1,500 shares of Class B Common Stock through conversion, gift of 1,304 shares of Class B Common Stock to a charitable organization, and conversion of 1 share of Class A Common Stock. |
| 05/14/2025 | Gift of 22 shares of Class B Common Stock to a charitable organization. |
| 05/15/2025 | Date of signature for the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Class B Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, Charitable Donation, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Conversion
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