BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 8-K/A

What Happened
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed a Form 8-K (dated Jan 6, 2026) reporting that Greg Abel became the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. Effective that same date, Mr. Abel’s annual cash salary increased to $25 million.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K filed January 6, 2026 (Item 5.02).
• Effective date of role change and pay increase: January 1, 2026.
• Officer: Greg Abel now serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.
• Compensation change: Annual cash salary set at $25,000,000 effective Jan 1, 2026.

Why It Matters
A change in the company’s top executive and a material increase in his cash salary are governance and compensation items investors track. The 8-K provides the basic facts but does not include broader compensation package details (bonuses, equity, benefits). Shareholders should watch future filings (proxy statements, 10-K) for full disclosure of Mr. Abel’s total compensation and any related governance or performance metrics.