Further, I would like to mention that the board had elected me unanimously just about three months back as the chairman for a period of three years.

Berkshire's board has fully discussed each of the three CEO candidates and has unanimously agreed on the person who should succeed me if a replacement were needed today.

Berkshire's board has fully discussed each of the three CEO candidates and has unanimously agreed on the person who should succeed me if a replacement were needed today. The directors know now and will always know in the future exactly what they will do when the need arises.

Berkshire's board has fully discussed each of the three CEO candidates and has unanimously agreed on the person who should succeed me if a replacement were needed today. The directors know now - and will always know in the future - exactly what they will do when the need arises.

The word was really out for three months before the event. The fair board members took a very proactive approach this year.

After considering several offers for the company, (the board) has unanimously endorsed and is recommending that shareholders tender to the amended offer. We are satisfied the amended offer constitutes full and fair value for the company.