Berkshire Hathaway Completes ¥90 Billion Yen Bond Deal in Japan

The six-part bond issuance, its smallest since 2019, comes during global market turbulence and may fund further investments in Japanese firms.

Berkshire Hathaway finalized a ¥90 billion ($628 million) yen bond sale on April 11, 2025, marking its smallest deal in Japan since entering the market in 2019.
The six-part bond offering features maturities ranging from three to 30 years, reflecting a strategic approach to capital raising.
The deal was executed during heightened global market volatility linked to trade tensions and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Proceeds from the bond sale are expected to support Berkshire's continued investment in Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi and Itochu.
Warren Buffett has praised the operational success of Japan's top trading houses, likening their strategies to Berkshire's own model and boosting investor interest.