Equity Capital Markets

Mizuho Americas' Equity Capital Markets Group works with a broad number of leading corporations and financial sponsors to raise equity financing in the public and private markets.

Our seasoned staff is adept at developing equity solutions attuned to the challenges of shifting market conditions, from IPO’s and follow-on offerings to equity-linked notes, private placements, and SPACs.

Meeting the challenges of changing markets

We have world-class distribution capabilities. Leveraging Mizuho's global corporate client base and our relationships with more than 1,200 institutional investors, our 150 equity sales specialists and traders are positioned to syndicate deals at market-clearing prices for our clients. Our buy-side network spans Asia, Europe and the U.S.

Notable Transactions

  • Active Bookrunner on American Water’s $1.15 billion follow-on offering
  • Active Bookrunner on CenterPoint Energy’s $920 million follow-on offering
  • Joint Bookrunner on Cloudflare’s $2 billion convertible offering
  • Active Bookrunner on SoFi’s $1.725 billion block trade
  • Joint Bookrunner on eToro’s $713 million IPO

Product Expertise

  • IPOs, Follow-Ons and ATM
  • SPACs
  • Equity-Linked
  • Equity Derivatives
  • Margin Loans
  • Share Repurchases
  • Private Placements

Latest Insights

Michal Katz Discusses the State of Global Dealmaking on Bloomberg’s The Close

Michal Katz Discusses the State of Global Dealmaking on Bloomberg’s The Close

November 13, 2025
Q3 2025 Equity Capital Markets: Mid-Year Snapshot

Q3 2025 Equity Capital Markets: Mid-Year Snapshot

August 7, 2025
Animal spirits ahead; dealmaking momentum expected to gain force in 2025

Animal spirits ahead; dealmaking momentum expected to gain force in 2025

December 6, 2024
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