BRK-B · News · 20260718N

Japan Trading-House Stakes

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-07-18 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42

Berkshire raised its stakes in Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Marubeni during the second quarter, according to filings with Japanese regulators. The company’s five Japanese trading-house positions cost $15.4 billion and were valued at $35.4 billion at the end of 2025. The investments expand Berkshire’s exposure outside the United States and increase its strategic positioning in Japan.

Key facts

• Berkshire's five Japanese trading house positions cost $15.4 billion and were worth $35.4 billion at the end of 2025. source
• Filings with Japanese regulators showed Berkshire raising its stakes in Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Marubeni during the second quarter. source