UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(Rule 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED
PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2
(Amendment No. 5)
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
064058100
(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2022
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
☒ | Rule 13d-1 (b) |
☐ | Rule 13d-1 (c) |
☐ | Rule 13d-1 (d) |
* | The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. |
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes.)
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 2 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Warren E. Buffett | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
25,069,867 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
25,069,867 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
25,069,867 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not Applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
3.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 3 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
25,069,867 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
25,069,867 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
25,069,867 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
3.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
HC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 4 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
National Indemnity Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
16,393,513 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
16,393,513 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
16,393,513 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
2.0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 5 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Government Employees Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
6,160,384 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,160,384 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
6,160,384 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.8% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 6 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
GEICO Corporation | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
6,490,384 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,490,384 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
6,490,384 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.8% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
HC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 7 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Columbia Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
6,453,412 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,453,412 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
6,453,412 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.8% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 8 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
2,488,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,488,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,488,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.3% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 9 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Finial Reinsurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Connecticut |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
1,106,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,106,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,106,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 10 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
3,869,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,869,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,869,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.5% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 11 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
National Fire & Marine Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
1,600,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,600,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,600,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.2% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 12 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
National Indemnity Company of Mid America | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Iowa |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
568,400 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
568,400 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
568,400 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 13 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
AmGUARD Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Pennsylvania |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
132,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
132,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
132,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 14 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
NorGUARD Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Pennsylvania |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
132,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
132,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
132,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 15 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
793,990 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
793,990 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
793,990 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 16 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
132,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
132,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
132,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 17 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
MedPro Group Inc. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Indiana |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
3,212,412 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,212,412 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,212,412 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.4% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 18 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
The Medical Protective Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Indiana |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
3,212,412 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,212,412 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,212,412 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.4% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 19 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nebraska |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
1,793,915 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,793,915 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,793,915 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.2% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 20 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Old United Casualty Company | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Kansas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
268,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
268,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
268,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC, CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 21 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Brilliant National Services, Inc. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
111,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
111,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
111,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 22 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
MPP Company Inc. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Kansas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
1,092,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,092,000 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,092,000 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 23 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
BNSF Master Retirement Trust | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
412,657 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
412,657 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
412,657 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
EP |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 24 of 30 Pages |
1 |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Precision Castparts Corp. Master Trust | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Oregon |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
5 | SOLE VOTING POWER
NONE | ||||
6 | SHARED VOTING POWER
210,285 shares of Common Stock | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
210,285 shares of Common Stock |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
210,285 shares of Common Stock | |||||
10 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐
Not applicable. | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 0.1% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
EP |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 25 of 30 Pages |
Item 1.
(a) | Name of Issuer |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(b) | Address of Issuers Principal Executive Offices |
225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10286
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office:
Item 2(c). Citizenship:
Warren E. Buffett 3555 Farnam Street Omaha, Nebraska 68131 United States Citizen |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 3555 Farnam Street Omaha, Nebraska 68131 Delaware corporation | |
National Indemnity Company 3024 Harney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68131 Nebraska corporation |
National Fire & Marine Insurance Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, Nebraska 681302 Nebraska | |
The Medical Protective Company 5814 Reed Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 Indiana corporation |
GEICO Corporation One GEICO Plaza Washington, DC 20076 Delaware | |
National Indemnity Company of the South 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Florida |
MedPro Group Inc. 5814 Reed Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 Indiana corporation | |
Redwood Fire & Casualty Insurance Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Nebraska |
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Columbia Insurance Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Nebraska |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 26 of 30 Pages |
AmGUARD Insurance Company of Nebraska c/o Berkshire Hathaway GUARD P.O. Box A-H Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 Pennsylvania |
Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Nebraska |
Precision Castparts Corp. Master Trust c/o Precision Castparts Corporation 4650 SW Macadam Ave Portland, OR 97239 Oregon |
Old United Casualty Company 8500 Shawnee Mission Parkway Merriam, KS 66202 Kansas |
Government Employees Insurance Company 5260 Western Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Nebraska |
Finial Reinsurance Company 1314 Douglas street Omaha, NE 68102 Connecticut
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Delaware |
MPP Company Inc. 8500 Shawnee Mission Parkway Meriam, KS 66202 Kansas |
Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 New York |
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Nebraska |
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Nebraska |
BNSF Master Retirement Trust c/o BNSF Railway Co. 2650 Lou Menk Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 Texas |
National Indemnity Company of Mid America 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Iowa |
NorGUARD Insurance Company 16 South River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 Pennsylvania
Brilliant National Services, Inc. 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 Delaware |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 27 of 30 Pages |
(d) | Title of Class of Securities |
Common Stock
(e) | CUSIP Number |
064058100
Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to § 240.13d-1(b), or § 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
Warren E. Buffett (an individual who may be deemed to control Berkshire Hathaway Inc.), Berkshire Hathaway Inc., GEICO Corporation and Med Pro Group Inc. are each a Parent Holding Company or Control Person, in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).
National Indemnity Company, National Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Columbia Insurance Company, Government Employees Insurance Company, The Medical Protective Company, Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company, Princeton Insurance Company, National Indemnity Company of Mid America, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, Finial Reinsurance Company, NorGUARD Insurance Company, Old United Casualty Company and Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company are each an Insurance Company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act.
Berkshire Hathaway Consolidated Pension Plan Master Trust, BNSF Master Retirement Trust and Precision Castparts Corp. Master Trust are each an Employee Benefit Plan in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).
Item 4. Ownership
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.
(a) | Amount beneficially Owned |
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(b) | Percent of Class |
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(c) | Number of shares as to which such person has: |
(i) | sole power to vote or to direct the vote |
(ii) | shared power to vote or to direct the vote |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 28 of 30 Pages |
(iii) | sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of |
(iv) | shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of |
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent of the class of securities, check the following ☒.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
See Exhibit A.
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
See Exhibit A.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable.
Item 10. Certification.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 29 of 30 Pages |
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated this 14th day of February, 2023
/s/ Warren E. Buffett | ||
Warren E. Buffett | ||
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Warren E. Buffett | |
Warren E. Buffett | ||
Chairman of the Board |
CUSIP No. 064058100 | 13G | Page 30 of 30 Pages |
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, | ||
NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE | ||
INSURANCE COMPANY, COLUMBIA | ||
INSURANCE COMPANY, | ||
AMGUARD INSURANCE | ||
COMPANY, GEICO CORPORATION, | ||
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES | ||
INSURANCE CORPORATION, MEDPRO | ||
GROUP INC., THE MEDICAL | ||
PROTECTIVE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE | ||
HATHAWAY ASSURANCE | ||
CORPORATION, BERKSHIRE | ||
HATHAWAY LIFE INSURANCE | ||
COMPANY OF NEBRASKA, BERKSHIRE | ||
HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE | ||
COMPANY, NATIONAL INDEMNITY | ||
COMPANY OF MID AMERICA, | ||
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPECIALTY | ||
INSURANCE COMPANY, BRILLIANT | ||
NATIONAL SERVICES, INC., FINIAL | ||
REINSURANCE COMPANY, OAK RIVER | ||
INSURANCE COMPANY, NORGUARD | ||
INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD UNITED | ||
CASUALTY COMPANY, MPP COMPANY, | ||
INC., BNSF MASTER RETIREMENT TRUST, PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP. | ||
MASTER TRUST AND BERKSHIRE | ||
HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE | ||
COMPANY | ||
By | /s/ Warren E. Buffett | |
Warren E. Buffett Attorney-in-Fact |
SCHEDULE 13G
EXHIBIT A
RELEVANT SUBSIDIARIES AND MEMBERS OF FILING GROUP
PARENT HOLDING COMPANIES OR CONTROL PERSONS:
Warren E. Buffett (an individual who may be deemed to control Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
GEICO Corporation
Medical Protective Corporation
INSURANCE COMPANIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(a)(19) OF THE ACT:
National Indemnity Company
National Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Columbia Insurance Company
Government Employees Insurance Company
The Medical Protective Company
Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation
Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
National Indemnity Company of Mid America
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company
AmGUARD Insurance Company
Finial Reinsurance Company
NorGUARD Insurance Company
Old United Casualty Company
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 13d-1-(b)(1)(ii)(F)
BNSF Master Retirement Trust
Precision Castparts Corp. Master Trust
Note: No Common Stock of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is held directly by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. or by Warren E. Buffett, an individual who may be deemed to control Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 1,203,000 shares or approximately 0.1% of Common Stock of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation are held directly by Brilliant National Services, Inc. and MPP Company, Inc., neither of which are persons specified in Rule 13d-1 (b) (1) (ii) (A) through (J).
SCHEDULE 13G
EXHIBIT B
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k)(1)
The undersigned persons hereby agree that reports on Schedule 13G, and amendments thereto, with respect to the Common Stock of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. may be filed in a single statement on behalf of each of such persons, and further, each of such persons designates Warren E. Buffett as its agent and Attorney-in-Fact for the purpose of executing any and all Schedule 13G filings required to be made by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Warren E. Buffett | |||||
Warren E. Buffett | ||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Warren E. Buffett | |||||
By: Warren E. Buffett Title: Chairman of the Board | ||||||
National Indemnity Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Marc D. Hamburg | |||||
By: Marc D. Hamburg Title: Chairman of the Board | ||||||
National Fire & Marine Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Marc D. Hamburg | |||||
By: Marc D. Hamburg | ||||||
Title: Chairman of the Board | ||||||
Columbia Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Marc D. Hamburg | |||||
By: Marc D. Hamburg | ||||||
Title: Chairman of the Board |
GEICO Corporation | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Todd A. Combs | |||||
By: Todd A. Combs | ||||||
Title: President | ||||||
Government Employees Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Todd A. Combs | |||||
By: Todd A. Combs | ||||||
Title: President | ||||||
The Medical Protective Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Anthony A. Bowser | |||||
By: Anthony A. Bowser | ||||||
Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
Med Pro Group Inc. | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Anthony A. Bowser | |||||
By: Anthony A. Bowser | ||||||
Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
BNSF Master Retirement Trust | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Paul Bischler | |||||
By: Paul Bischler | ||||||
Title: Senior Vice President | ||||||
BNSF Railway Co. | ||||||
Precision Castparts Corp. Master Trust | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Shawn Hagel | |||||
By: Shawn Hagel | ||||||
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Precision Castparts Corporation | ||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer |
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Andrew R. Linkhart | |||||
By: Andrew R. Linkhart | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
National Indemnity Company of Mid America | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
AmGUARD Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Sy Foguel | |||||
By: Sy Foguel | ||||||
Title: President | ||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
Finial Reinsurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
NorGUARD Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Sy Foguel | |||||
By: Sy Foguel | ||||||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
Old United Casualty Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Timothy J. McGill | |||||
By: Timothy J. McGill | ||||||
Title: Treasurer |
MPP Company, Inc. | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Timothy J. McGill | |||||
By: Timothy J. McGill | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer | ||||||
Brilliant National Services, Inc. | ||||||
Dated: February 14, 2023 | /s/ Dale D. Geistkemper | |||||
By: Dale D. Geistkemper | ||||||
Title: Treasurer |