Source disclosure: March 02, 2026, 08:50 JST
ITOCHU Corporation [8001.T]
TOKYO, Mar 02 (Pulse News Wire) – ITOCHU Corporation (8001.T) announced that its top shareholder has changed due to additional share purchases made by National Indemnity Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S.-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc. As a result, National Indemnity now holds more than 10% percent of ITOCHU’s voting rights, making it the primary shareholder.
Prior to the acquisition, National Indemnity held 676,234,000 shares, representing approximately 9.54% percent of total outstanding shares. Following the purchase, the number of shares increased to 704,799,500, accounting for roughly 10.07% percent of total outstanding shares. This change was reported based on communication received from Berkshire Hathaway on February 27, 2026.
The company noted that since January 1, 2026, it had conducted a stock split, distributing five shares for every ordinary share. Both pre- and post-acquisition figures reflect this adjustment. In addition, ITOCHU stated that while there are currently no specific plans outlined for future developments, Berkshire Hathaway has consistently maintained friendly dialogue and a strong trust relationship with the company.
They also confirmed that Berkshire Hathaway intends to hold onto their stake long-term and may consider further acquisitions in the future.
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