Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Alleghany Corporation for $11.6 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway Makes $17 Billion Investment in Alphabet (Google Parent)

August 17, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Berkshire Hathaway invested roughly $17 billion into Alphabet, Google’s parent company, during the second quarter. The disclosed stake increase was driven largely by Alphabet share purchases via a private placement in early June, with the remainder bought in the open market.

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $8.5 Billion

June 1, 2026

Construction

Berkshire Hathaway agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion enterprise value ($6.8 billion equity value), offering $72.50 per share. The deal was expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires OxyChem From Occidental for $9.7 Billion

January 3, 2026

Manufacturing

Berkshire Hathaway has completed the all-cash acquisition of OxyChem, Occidental’s chemical division, for $9.7 billion, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. OxyChem is a Dallas, Texas-headquartered producer of essential commodity chemicals with operations across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Aquarian Capital to Acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1 Billion All-Cash Deal

November 6, 2025

Insurance

Aquarian Capital LLC, through an affiliate, has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Brighthouse Financial, Inc. for $70.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory approvals, with Brighthouse Financial remaining headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and operating under its existing name and brand.

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.

Alleghany Capital Acquires 45% Stake in Wilbert Funeral Services

June 28, 2017

Manufacturing

Alleghany Capital Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 45% equity interest in Wilbert Funeral Services, a leading provider of burial vaults, cremation products and precast concrete solutions for the funeral and cemetery industries. The minority investment establishes a long-term partnership to support Wilbert's management team in pursuing profitable growth, product innovation and potential acquisitions while preserving the company’s culture.