BHE Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2022

Equity [Abstract]

BHE Shareholders' Equity

BHE Shareholders' Equity

In May 2022, BHE redeemed at par 800,006 shares of its 4.00% Perpetual Preferred Stock from certain subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for $800 million, plus an additional amount equal to the accrued dividends on the pro rata shares redeemed.

In June 2022, BHE purchased 740,961 shares of its common stock held by Mr. Gregory E. Abel, BHE's Chair, for $870 million. The purchase was pursuant to the terms of BHE's Shareholders Agreement.