Berkshire Hathaway makes $6.8 billion housing bet with Taylor Morrison deal Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash, signaling a significant investment in the U.S. housing market. This strategic deal, one of the first under new CEO Greg Abel, suggests Berkshire anticipates a recovery in housing demand despite current challenges. The acquisition expands Berkshire’s existing presence in the housing sector, which includes Clayton Homes and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

• Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in an all-cash deal.
• The offer of $72.50 per share represents a 24% premium to Taylor Morrison’s closing price on May 29.
• This acquisition is one of the first major strategic deals under new CEO Greg Abel.
• The deal indicates Berkshire’s belief in an upcoming recovery of the U.S. housing market.
• Berkshire Hathaway already has a substantial presence in the housing industry.
• This acquisition follows Berkshire’s $9.7 billion deal for Occidental Petroleum’s chemical business in October.