XML 38 R6.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.3.0.15
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $)
In Millions
Total
Common stock and capital in excess of par value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Retained earnings
Treasury stock
Total Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' equity
Non- controlling interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2009 $ 27,082$ 17,793$ 86,227 $ 131,102$ 4,683
Net earnings9,021  8,590 8,590431
Other comprehensive income, net  (1,070)  (1,070)(17)
Issuance of common stock and other transactions 11,067   11,067 
Changes in noncontrolling interests:       
Interests acquired and other transactions (18)   (18)(171)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2010 38,13116,72394,817 149,6714,926
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010162,93437,54120,58399,194 157,3185,616
Net earnings7,555  7,206 7,206349
Other comprehensive income, net  (4,878)  (4,878)(110)
Issuance of common stock and other transactions 392  (18)374 
Changes in noncontrolling interests:       
Interests acquired and other transactions (139)76  (63)(1,931)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011$ 163,881$ 37,794$ 15,781$ 106,400$ (18)$ 159,957$ 3,924