Berkshire Hathaway reported a $3.76 billion write-down for its shares in Kraft Heinz during its second quarter. This write-down reveals Berkshire Hathaway’s admission that its initial investment into the food conglomerate was overvalued and is now correcting course.

Warren Buffett's company reported less than half as much profit in the second quarter as it took a $3.76 billion writedown on the value of its stake in Kraft Heinz as that iconic food producer considers largely undoing the merger that Berkshire Hathaway helped bankroll.

Berkshire Hathaway records a $3.8 billion write-down on its Kraft Heinz investment, while reporting a decline in operating profit amid market challenges and leadership transition.