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Berkshire Hathaway issues ¥182 billion of yen‑denominated bonds at higher cost
Berkshire Hathaway raised ¥182 billion (about $1.1 billion) by selling yen‑denominated bonds. The deal comprised five tranches with maturities ranging from three to thirty years. The borrowing cost was higher than the company’s April yen bond issuance.
Why it matters
The higher cost increases Berkshire’s financing expenses and may affect its cash‑flow planning. Investors will see a larger interest outlay on the new debt compared with the earlier issue.
Key facts
- 1Berkshire issued ¥182 billion of yen‑denominated bonds. bloomberg.com
- 2The bond proceeds equal roughly $1.1 billion. seekingalpha.com
- 3The offering consisted of five tranches. seekingalpha.com
- 4Maturities of the tranches range from three to thirty years. seekingalpha.com
- 5The borrowing cost was higher than Berkshire’s April yen bond issuance. seekingalpha.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.