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Consolidated Balance Sheets
€ in Millions, £ in Millions, $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
ASSETS    
Investments in fixed maturity securities $ 16,802 $ 23,758
Investments in equity securities 284,871 [1] 353,842 [2]
Equity method investments 30,065 29,066
Loans and finance receivables 26,085 24,681
Inventories 23,498 24,159
Equipment held for lease 17,418 16,947
Goodwill [3] 84,411 84,626
Total assets 1,108,860 1,069,978 Close
LIABILITIES    
Life, annuity and health insurance benefits 17,500  
Income taxes, principally deferred 101,414 93,009
Total liabilities 500,889 499,208 Close
Redeemable noncontrolling interests   3,261
Shareholders’ equity:    
Common stock 8 8
Capital in excess of par value 34,991 34,480
Accumulated other comprehensive income (3,855) (3,763)
Retained earnings 650,273 607,350
Treasury stock, at cost (79,720) (76,802)
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ equity 601,697 561,273
Noncontrolling interests 6,274 6,236
Total shareholders’ equity 607,971 567,509 Close
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 1,108,860 1,069,978
Insurance and Other [Member]    
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents [4] 36,884 33,672
Short-term investments in U.S. Treasury Bills 234,618 129,619
Investments in fixed maturity securities 16,802 23,758
Investments in equity securities 284,871 353,842
Equity method investments 30,065 29,066
Loans and finance receivables 26,085 24,681
Other receivables 45,967 44,174
Inventories 23,498 24,159
Property, plant and equipment 22,144 22,030
Equipment held for lease 17,418 16,947
Goodwill 50,800 50,868
Other intangible assets 28,788 29,327
Deferred charges - retroactive reinsurance 9,064 9,495
Other 20,629 19,568
Total assets 847,633 811,206
LIABILITIES    
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 112,804 111,082
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses - retroactive reinsurance contracts 33,494 34,647
Unearned premiums 32,185 30,507
Life, annuity and health insurance benefits 17,500 20,213
Other policyholder liabilities 10,719 11,545
Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities 32,403 32,402
Aircraft repurchase liabilities and unearned lease revenues 8,442 8,253
Notes payable and other borrowings 41,940 42,692
Liabilities, excluding income taxes, principally deferred, Total 289,487 291,341
Railroad, Utilities and Energy [Member]    
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents [4] 5,440 4,350
Receivables 6,502 7,086
Property, plant and equipment 179,907 177,616
Goodwill 33,611 33,758
Regulatory assets 5,392 5,565
Other 30,375 30,397
Total assets 261,227 258,772
LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities 21,194 22,461
Regulatory liabilities 7,106 6,818
Notes payable and other borrowings 81,688 85,579
Liabilities, excluding income taxes, principally deferred, Total $ 109,988 $ 114,858
[1] Approximately 72% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies (American Express Company – $35.1 billion; Apple Inc. – $84.2 billion; Bank of America Corporation – $41.1 billion; The Coca-Cola Company – $25.5 billion and Chevron Corporation – $18.6 billion).
[2] Approximately 79% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies (American Express Company – $28.4 billion; Apple Inc. – $174.3 billion; Bank of America Corporation – $34.8 billion; The Coca-Cola Company – $23.6 billion and Chevron Corporation – $18.8 billion).
[3] Net of accumulated goodwill impairments of $11.1 billion as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
[4] Includes U.S. Treasury Bills with maturities of three months or less when purchased of $4.1 billion at June 30, 2024 and $4.8 billion at December 31, 2023.