BRK-B · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-08-10 · Importance 59 · Surprise 60 · In source text

Berkshire acquired OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum Corporation on January 2, 2026, and included its results in consolidated operations from that date. OxyChem generated $2.6 billion of first-half revenue and $121 million of first-half pre-tax earnings, including incremental acquisition-accounting depreciation and amortization and transition costs. Berkshire acquired Taylor Morrison Home Corporation on July 24, 2026, with the homebuilder assigned to the building products group from the acquisition date. Marmon’s revenue comparisons were also affected by transferring Acme Brick from building products to Marmon effective January 1, 2026, while business divestitures reduced revenue in several Marmon groups.

Key facts

• On January 2, 2026, Berkshire acquired OxyChem for approximately $9.4 billion. source
• Berkshire acquired Taylor Morrison Home Corporation on July 24, 2026, for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $6.8 billion. source
• BHRG recorded premiums written of $483 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2026 from a new whole account reinsurance agreement with certain wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries of Tokio Marine that commenced on April 1, 2026. source
• On January 2, 2026 Berkshire acquired a chemicals business (OxyChem) from Occidental Petroleum Corporation and results are included beginning as of the acquisition date. source
• Berkshire acquired Taylor Morrison Home Corporation on July 24, 2026, which will be included in the building products group beginning as of that date. source

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