Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Occidental's OxyChem for $9.7B cash

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire OxyChem from Occidental for $9.7B in all-cash transaction.
Occidental plans to use $6.5B of proceeds to reduce debt, targeting principal debt below $15B.
Transaction expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Occidental subsidiary retains OxyChem's legacy environmental liabilities.
OxyChem manufactures commodity chemicals for water treatment, pharma, healthcare.

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