Greg Abel, CEO of US-based Berkshire Hathaway, met one after another in Japan with the heads of the 5 trading companies in which it has invested and Tokyo Marine. Itochu Chairman Okafuji Masahiro (岡藤正広) disclosed that Abel had told him Berkshire was considering increasing its investment as a long-term investor.
Greg Abel, CEO of US-based investment company Berkshire Hathaway, met one after another in Tokyo with the heads of the 5 trading companies in which Berkshire has invested and the head of Tokyo Marine Holdings. They exchanged views on a wide range of topics, including business strategies and collaboration.
Itochu Chairman Okafuji Masahiro (岡藤正広) disclosed that Abel had told him Berkshire was considering continuing to increase its purchases of trading company shares as a long-term investor. He also indicated that they were prepared to pursue joint investments depending on the opportunities.