Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB) Proxy Filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy Filing summary
13 Mar, 2026Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for May 2, 2026, at CHI Health Center Omaha, with voting open until May 1, 2026.
Shareholders can access proxy materials online or request paper/email copies, supporting cost savings and environmental benefits.
Meeting credentials can be requested by mail, with a maximum of four per shareholder.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of 13 directors, including Warren E. Buffett, Gregory E. Abel, and others.
Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included as a non-binding resolution.
Advisory vote on the frequency of future say-on-pay votes (annual, biennial, or triennial).
Shareholder proposal requests a report on the Board's oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management; Board recommends voting against.
Other business may be addressed as appropriate during the meeting.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board nominees include a mix of current executives and independent directors.
Board recommends voting for all director nominees.
Latest events from Berkshire Hathaway
- Director elections, executive pay, and a workforce oversight proposal headline the 2026 agenda.BRKB
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