We are a premier investment and corporate bank dedicated to delivering innovative capital markets and advisory solutions to corporations, institutional investors and private equity clients throughout the Americas.

Our deep industry expertise, value-added ideas and best-in-class execution have made us a trusted partner to our clients. To meet our clients’ financial and strategic objectives, we deploy a holistic approach to providing solutions across investment banking, corporate banking, capital markets, structured finance and M&A advisory.

In partnership with clients, we embrace a knowledge-driven, solutions-based approach that uncovers just-emerging macro trends and opportunities that will fuel investment and innovation in the years ahead. We invite clients into our thinking process, forming collaborative teams to craft solutions that best serve their strategic objectives. Our diverse culture amplifies our expertise, ensuring we provide clients the best-informed advice.

Our approach and actions are underpinned by our core values:

Michal Katz

Head of Investment and Corporate Banking

"Our purpose is to serve our clients and our people with unwavering passion and unmatched skills to deliver superior value."

Mizuho's global scale, world-class capabilities and deep well of knowledge and expertise enable us to serve clients in ways that few banks can match.

Global breadth with local insights
- Mizuho employs approximately 54,000 employees worldwide, in nearly 800 offices and 34 countries
- Mizuho Americas employs 2,600 employees, including more than 460 in our Banking Division
- The Americas Banking Division comprises nine dedicated industry groups and product teams focused on delivering ideas and insights tailored to each client's needs
- Mizuho Financial Group’s $2 trillion balance sheet and A credit rating give us enviable stability and underwriting capability
Momentum and growing recognition

Our cutting-edge investment and corporate financing solutions have earned us accolades and advanced our reputation as a trusted adviser to enterprises ranging from early-stage growth companies to some of the world's largest corporations.
- Top 10 DCM Provider (Bloomberg 2016 – 2021)
- Top 10 Loan Capital Markets Arranger (Refinitiv 2015 – 2021)
- 8 deal awards and notable bank for Issuer of the Year from IFR (2021)
- Renewable Deal of the Year (2021 - PFI Americas)
- Large Cap Deal of the Year (2021- The Deal Awards)
- Three Aviation Lease Finance Awards (2022– Airline Economics)
- Loan House of the Year, Liability Management Deal of the Year, Groundbreaking Deal of the Year and Project Finance Deal of the Year (2021 – Bonds & Loans Latin America & Caribbean Awards)
- Structured Finance of the Year and Corporate Liability Management Deal of the Year (2022 – LatinFinance)
Strong commitment to the Americas

Our parent organization, Mizuho Financial Group, is firmly committed to the continued growth of the banking franchise in the Americas, fortifying our ranks with top-tier talent.
Culture grounded in integrity and diversity

We act with integrity in every facet of our business. The diversity of our Banking Division enriches our thinking, allowing us to apply fresh perspectives and out-of-the-box creativity to our work.

With more than 430 bankers in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, Mizuho provides innovative financial solutions and strategic advice to large corporations, institutional investors and private equity throughout the Americas. Our Banking Group comprises 9 industry groups as well as dedicated product teams:

Industry Coverage

Consumer
Energy
Financial Institutions
Financial Sponsors
Healthcare
Industrial + Diversified Industries
Power + Utilities + Infrastructure
Real Estate
Technology + Media + Telecom

Regional Coverage

US
Canada
Latin America

Debt Capital Markets

Investment Grade Bonds
Investment Grade Loans
Sustainable Finance
Private Placement
Asset-Backed Securities
Commercial Paper
Syndicate

Leveraged Capital Markets

High-Yield Bonds
Loan Syndication
Underwriting
Leveraged Finance
Acquisition Finance

Equity Capital Markets

IPO and Follow-On Issuance
Equity-Linked and Derivatives
SPACs
Margin Loans
Share Repurchases

Strategic Solutions

Structured Financing Solutions
Mergers and Acquisition Advisory
Risk Management and Hedging Solutions
Ratings Advisory
Working Capital Solutions

Risk Solutions

Interest-rate hedging
Foreign-exchange hedging
Deal-contingent hedging

Corporate Banking

Corporate Lending
Bridge Loans
Securitization
Reserve-Based Lending
Lease Finance
Project Finance
Trade Finance and Supply Chain Facilities
Japanese Corporate Finance

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