Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B is planning its second yen-denominated bond offering of 2026, reinforcing its strategy of accessing Japan's debt market roughly twice a year. The move allows the conglomerate to capitalize on relatively low borrowing costs while managing currency exposure and funding investments in Japanese assets. The planned issuance comes amid slowing domestic corporate bond sales in Japan, with credit spreads widening from 45.67 basis points in May to 52.37 basis points in November, according to media sources. In April, Berkshire raised ¥272.3 billion ($1.7 billion) through a six-tranche yen bond offering, with maturities ranging from three to 30 years.
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