SC 13G

0001193125-17-043887.txt : 20170221 0001193125-17-043887.hdr.sgml : 20170220 20170214175505 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-17-043887 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20170214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170221 GROUP MEMBERS: ACME BRICK CO PENSION TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: BNSF MASTER RETIREMENT TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: BUFFALO NEWS DRIVERS/DISTRIBUTORS PENSION PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: BUFFALO NEWS EDITORIAL PENSION PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: BUFFALO NEWS MECHANICAL PENSION PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: BUFFALO NEWS OFFICE PENSION PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: DEXTER PENSION PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC. RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: FRUIT OF THE LOOM PENSION TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: GEICO CORP GROUP MEMBERS: GEICO CORP PENSION PLAN TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: GEICO INDEMNITY CO GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL RE CORP EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO GROUP MEMBERS: JOHNS MANVILLE CORP MASTER PENSION TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: JUSTIN BRANDS INC. PENSION PLAN GROUP MEMBERS: LUBRIZOL MASTER TRUST PENSION GROUP MEMBERS: NATIONAL INDEMNITY CO GROUP MEMBERS: SCOTT FETZER COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT TRUST GROUP MEMBERS: WARREN E. BUFFETT SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Liberty Global plc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001570585 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES [4841] IRS NUMBER: 981089808 STATE OF INCORPORATION: X0 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-87508 FILM NUMBER: 17611543 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 161 HAMMERSMITH ROAD CITY: HAMMERSMITH STATE: X0 ZIP: W6 8BS BUSINESS PHONE: 303-220-6600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Liberty Global Corp Ltd DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20130227 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Lynx Europe Ltd. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20130226 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001067983 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 470813844 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3555 FARNAM STREET CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68131 BUSINESS PHONE: 4023461400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3555 FARNAM STREET CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68131 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NBH INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980810 SC 13G 1 d311803dsc13g.htm SC 13G SC 13G

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. )

LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC

(Name of Issuer)

CLASS A LiLAC ORDINARY SHARES

(Title of Class of Securities)

G5480U138

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2016

(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 person’s 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.		G5480U138		13G				Page 2 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Warren E. Buffett
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 2,714,854 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 2,714,854 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,714,854 shares
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 5.3%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 3 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 2,714,854 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 2,714,854 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,714,854 shares
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 5.3%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON HC, CO


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 4 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON National Indemnity Company
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 1,625,185 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,625,185 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,625,185 shares
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 3.2%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC, CO


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 5 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON GEICO Corporation
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 1,625,185 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,625,185 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,625,185 shares
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 3.2%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON HC, CO


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 6 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Government Employees Insurance Company
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of Maryland
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 1,517,798 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,517,798 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,517,798 shares
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 3.0%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC, CO


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 7 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON GEICO Indemnity Company
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of Maryland
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 107,387 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 107,387 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 107,387 shares
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.		G5480U138		13G				Page 8 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON The Buffalo News Drivers/Distributors Pension Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 4,718 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 4,718 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,718 shares
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.		G5480U138		13G				Page 9 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON BNSF Master Retirement Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 368,829 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 368,829 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 368,829 shares
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 0.7%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 10 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Buffalo News Mechanical Pension Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 5,243 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 5,243 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 5,243 shares
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.		G5480U138		13G				Page 11 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Flight Safety International Inc. Retirement Income Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 57,421 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 57,421 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 57,421 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 12 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Fruit of the Loom Pension Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 14,261 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 14,261 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 14,261 shares
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.		G5480U138		13G				Page 13 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON GEICO Corporation Pension Plan Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 130,210 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 130,210 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 130,210 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 14 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON General Re Corporation Employment Retirement Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 124,768 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 124,768 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 124,768 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 15 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Johns Manville Corporation Master Pension Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 79,884 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 79,884 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 79,884 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 16 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Lubrizol Master Trust Pension
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of Ohio
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 59,421 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 59,421 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 59,421 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 17 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Dexter Pension Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 35,320 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 35,320 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 35,320 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 18 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Scott Fetzer Collective Investment Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of Ohio
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 54,907 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 54,907 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 54,907 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 19 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Acme Brick Company Pension Trust
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
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 54,133 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 54,133 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 54,133 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 20 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON The Buffalo News Editorial Pension Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 46,313 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 46,313 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 46,313 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 21 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON The Buffalo News Office Pension Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 27,788 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 27,788 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 27,788 shares
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 EP


CUSIP No.		G5480U138		13G				Page 22 of 27 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Justin Brands Inc. Pension Plan
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒ (b) ☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION State of New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		5	SOLE VOTING POWER NONE
		6	SHARED VOTING POWER 26,453 shares
		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER NONE
		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 26,453 shares
9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 26,453 shares
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 EP

Page 23 of 27 Pages

Item 1.

(a)

Name of Issuer

Liberty Global plc

(b)

Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices

Griffin House, 161 Hammersmith Road

London, United Kingdom W68BS

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 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Nebraska corporation		GEICO Corporation One GEICO Plaza Washington, DC 20076 Delaware corporation

		Government Employees Insurance Company One GEICO Plaza Washington, DC 20076 Maryland corporation		The Buffalo News Drivers/Distributors Pension Plan c/o The Buffalo News One News Plaza Buffalo, NY 14240 New York

		Acme Brick Company Pension Trust c/o Acme Brick Company 3024 Acme Brick Company Fort Worth, TX 76109 Texas		GEICO Indemnity Company One GEICO Plaza Washington D.C. 20076 Maryland corporation

		BNSF Master Retirement Trust c/o BNSF Railway 2650 Lou Menk Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 Texas corporation		Buffalo News Mechanical Pension Plan c/o The Buffalo News One News Plaza Buffalo, NY 14240 New York corporation


		Lubrizol Master Trust Pension c/o The Lubrizol Corporation 29400 Lakeland Blvd. Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Ohio corporation		Fruit of the Loom Pension Trust c/o Fruit of the Loom Inc. One Fruit of the Loom Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 Delaware corporation

		Buffalo News Editorial Pension Plan c/o The Buffalo News One News Plaza Buffalo, NY 14240 New York corporation		Buffalo News Office Pension Plan c/o The Buffalo News One News Plaza Buffalo, NY 14240 New York corporation

		Flight Safety International Inc. Retirement Income Plan c/o Flight Safety International Inc. La Guardia Airport Marine Air Terminal Flushing, NY 11371 New York corporation		Johns Manville Corporation Master Pension Trust c/o Johns Manville Corporation 717 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 Delaware corporation

		GEICO Corporation Pension Plan Trust c/o GEICO Corporation One GEICO Plaza Washington, DC 20076 Delaware corporation		Scott Fetzer Collective Investment Trust c/o Scott Fetzer Co. 28800 Clemens Road Westlake, OH 44145 Delaware corporation

		Dexter Pension Plan c/o H.H. Brown Shoe Co. Inc. 124 West Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 Delaware corporation		Justin Brands Inc. Pension Plan c/o H.H. Brown Shoe Co. Inc. 124 West Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 Delaware corporation

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(d)

Title of Class of Securities

Common Stock

(e)

CUSIP Number

G5480U138

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. and GEICO Corporation are each a Parent Holding Company or Control Person, in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).

National Indemnity Company, Government Employees Insurance Company, and GEICO Indemnity Company are each an Insurance Company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act.

The Buffalo News Drivers/Distributors Pension Plan, BNSF Master Retirement Trust, Lubrizol Master Trust Pension, Buffalo News Mechanical Pension Plan, Flight Safety International Inc. Retirement Income Plan, Fruit of the Loom Pension Trust, GEICO Corporation Pension Plan Trust, Johns Manville Corporation Master Pension Trust, General Re Corporation Employment Retirement Trust, Dexter Pension Plan, Scott Fetzer Collective Investment Trust, Acme Brick Company Pension Trust, The Buffalo News Editorial Pension Plan, The Buffalo News Office Pension Plan and Justin Brands Inc. Pension Plan 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

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(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.

Not Applicable.

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.

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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 14^th day of February, 2017


/s/ Warren E. Buffett
Warren E. Buffett
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
By:		/s/ Warren E. Buffett
		Warren E. Buffett
		Chairman of the Board
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, GEICO CORPORATION, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY, THE BUFFALO NEWS DRIVERS/DISTRIBUTORS PENSION PLAN, BNSF MASTER RETIREMENT TRUST, LUBRIZOL MASTER TRUST PENSION, THE BUFFALO NEWS MECHANICAL PENSION PLAN, FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC. RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN, FRUIT OF THE LOOM PENSION TRUST, GEICO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN TRUST, JOHNS MANVILLE CORPORATION MASTER PENSION TRUST, GENERAL RE CORPORATION EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT TRUST, DEXTER PENSION PLAN, SCOTT FETZER COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT TRUST, ACME BRICK COMPANY PENSION TRUST, THE BUFFALO NEWS EDITORIAL PENSION PLAN, THE BUFFALO NEWS OFFICE PENSION PLAN AND JUSTIN BRANDS INC. PENSION PLAN

By:		/s/ Warren E. Buffett

		Warren E. Buffett Attorney-in-Fact

EX-99.A 2 d311803dex99a.htm EX-99.A EX-99.A

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

INSURANCE COMPANIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(a)(19) OF THE ACT:

National Indemnity Company

Government Employees Insurance Company

GEICO Indemnity Company

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 240.13d-1-(b)(1)(ii)(F)

The Buffalo News Drivers/Distributors Pension Plan

BNSF Master Retirement Trust

Lubrizol Master Trust Pension

Buffalo News Mechanical Pension Plan

Flight Safety International Inc. Retirement Income Plan

Fruit of the Loom Pension Trust

GEICO Corporation Pension Plan Trust

Johns Manville Corporation Master Pension Trust

Dexter Pension Plan

Scott Fetzer Collective Investment Trust

Acme Brick Company Pension Plan

Buffalo News Editorial Pension Plan

Buffalo News Office Pension Plan

Justin Brands Inc. Pension Plan

EX-99.B 3 d311803dex99b.htm EX-99.B EX-99.B

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 Class A LiLAC Ordinary Shares of Liberty Global plc 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, 2017				/S/ Warren E. Buffett
				Warren E. Buffett

				Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Warren E. Buffett
				By: Warren E. Buffett
				Title: Chairman of the Board

				National Indemnity Company

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Marc D. Hamburg
				By: Marc D. Hamburg
				Title: Chairman of the Board

				GEICO Corporation

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ William E. Roberts
				By: William E. Roberts
				Title: President

				Government Employees Insurance Company

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ William E. Roberts
				By: William E. Roberts
				Title: President

				GEICO Indemnity Company

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ William E. Roberts
				By: William E. Roberts
				Title: President, GEICO Corporation

				Acme Brick Company Pension Trust

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Dennis Knautz
				By: Dennis Knautz
				Title: President, Acme Brick Company


				The Buffalo News Editorial Pension Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Warren Colville
				By: Warren Colville
				Title: President, The Buffalo News

				The Buffalo News Office Pension Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Warren Colville
				By: Warren Colville
				Title: President, The Buffalo News

				Dexter Pension Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ James Issler
				By: James Issler
				Title: President, H.H. Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

				The Buffalo News Drivers/Distributors Pension Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Warren Colville
				By: Warren Colville
				Title: President, The Buffalo News

				The Buffalo News Mechanical Pension Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Warren Colville
				By: Warren Colville
				Title: President, The Buffalo News

				BNSF Master Retirement Trust

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Julie Piggott
				By: Julie Piggott
				Vice President, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC

				Scott Fetzer Collective Investment Trust

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Robert McBride
				By: Robert McBride
				Title: President, Scott Fetzer Co.

				Lubrizol Master Trust Pension

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Brian Valentine
				By: Brian Valentine
				Title: Vice President, The Lubrizol Corporation


				Flight Safety International Inc. Retirement Income Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Bruce Whitman
				By: Bruce Whitman
				Title: President, Flight Safety International Inc.

				Fruit of the Loom Pension Trust

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Melissa Burgess-Taylor
				By: Melissa Burgess-Taylor
				Title: President, Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

				GEICO Corporation Pension Plan Trust

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ William E. Roberts
				By: William E. Roberts
				Title: President, GEICO Corporation

				Johns Manville Corporation Master Pension Trust

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ Mary Rhinehart
				By: Mary Rhinehart
				Title: President, Johns Manville Corporation

				Justin Brands Inc. Pension Plan

Dated: February 14, 2017				/S/ James Issler
				By: James Issler
				Title: President, H.H. Brown Shoe Co., Inc.