Berkshire Hathaway increased its holding in ITOCHU Corporation to 10.07% of voting rights. This acquisition establishes Berkshire as a major shareholder. National Indemnity Company, a Berkshire subsidiary, completed the share purchase.
ITOCHU announced the development on March 2, 2026. Berkshire previously informed the trading house of the acquisition on February 27, 2026. ITOCHU confirmed Berkshire’s intention to remain a long-term shareholder.
Berkshire is currently considering further acquisitions in the future. The move reinforces a multi-year strategic focus on Japanese trading companies.