Berkshire Hathaway Completes Acquisition of Alleghany Corporation

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires OxyChem from Occidental

January 3, 2026

Manufacturing

Berkshire Hathaway has completed the acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental for $9.7 billion, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. OxyChem, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a major U.S. chemical manufacturer (PVC, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organics, calcium chloride) with operations across the U.S., Canada and Latin America and will remain led by CEO Wade Alleman.

Investar Holding Corporation Acquires Cheaha Financial Group, Inc. (Cheaha Bank)

January 25, 2021

Financial Services

Investar Holding Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cheaha Financial Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cheaha Bank for $80.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $41.1 million. The deal, which expands Investar's footprint into eastern Alabama (Oxford) and bolsters its deposit base, is expected to close in early Q2 2021 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Allstate Acquires National General Holdings

July 7, 2020

Insurance

The Allstate Corporation agreed to acquire National General Holdings Corporation for approximately $4.0 billion in cash (total $34.50 per share including expected closing dividends), a transaction expected to close in early 2021 subject to regulatory approvals. The deal expands Allstate's personal lines premiums by about $4.0 billion, increases market share among independent agent distribution, and is expected to be accretive to adjusted net income per share and ROE in the first year.

KKR Affiliates Acquire Chase Corporation

November 15, 2023

Manufacturing

Affiliates of KKR completed a take-private acquisition of Chase Corporation at $127.50 per share, and Chase common stock has ceased trading on the NYSE American. KKR will support Chase’s growth and employee ownership initiatives and named Lance Reisman as Chair of the Board to help drive strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp Merge To Form Beacon Financial Corporation (Beacon Bank)

September 2, 2025

Financial Services

Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp completed a merger of equals to form Beacon Financial Corporation, the parent of the newly branded Beacon Bank, headquartered in Boston. The combined regional bank has roughly $24 billion in assets, more than 145 branches across New England and New York, and expanded commercial, consumer, and wealth-management capabilities.

AssuredPartners Acquires B&H Insurance, LLC

June 11, 2021

Insurance

AssuredPartners, Inc. has acquired B&H Insurance, LLC (BHI) of Newark, Delaware. The 26-person agency, which reports approximately $8 million in annualized revenues, will continue to operate under president John Boykin and join AssuredPartners' national broker network as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy.