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Saturday, August 9, 2008

CNBC: Berkshire second quarter profit fell 8 percent

By Reuters | 08 Aug 2008 | 05:33 PM ET

Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday second-quarter profit fell 8 percent, hurt by losses tied to derivatives contracts and reflecting lower insurance premiums.

Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett.
CNBC.com

Net income for the Omaha, Nebraska -based insurance and investment company fell to $2.88 billion, or $1,859 per Class A share, from $3.12 billion, or $2,018, a year earlier.

Operating profit declined 10 percent to $2.27 billion, or $1,465 per share, from $2.51 billion, or $1,625, a year earlier.

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway closed at $115,750

Berkshire Hathaway Inc
BRK

115750.0 275.00 +0.24%
NYSE
[BRK 115750.0 275.00 (+0.24%) ] Friday.

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