Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio)'s Berkshire Hathaway has issued multi-tranche bonds worth 281.8 billion yen, equivalent to $1.89 billion. This issuance has sparked speculation about the legendary investor increasing his exposure to Japanese assets. The company priced a seven-part bond series with maturities ranging from 3 to 30 years, marking its largest yen-denominated bond issuance since it began in 2019.
Berkshire's borrowing activities in Japan are closely observed by stock investors, as Buffett has historically used funds raised in the bond market to purchase shares in Japanese companies. His increased holdings in five major trading companies have already contributed to the Nikkei 225 Index reaching a record high earlier this year. Analysts suggest that if Berkshire expands its investments into other sectors such as banks, insurance companies, and shipping, it could further drive the Japanese market upward.
