Omaha, NE, February 10, 2000 -- Recently certain rumors have surfaced on the Internet regarding share repurchases and Mr. Buffett's health. While it has been a long standing Berkshire policy to not comment on rumors, we are making an exception with respect to these recent rumors. All rumors regarding share repurchases and Mr. Buffett's health are 100% false. We encourage shareholders and others who are interested in obtaining information about Berkshire to visit our Web site (berkshirehathaway.com) where all press releases are posted concurrent with their release to the media.

Contact: Marc Hamburg (402) 346-1400

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