As one of the largest commercial banks in Japan, Mizuho Bank has a major investment banking division that provides a range of financial services to corporate clients. These include mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing, securities underwriting, and other advisory services. With its strength and influence in the Japanese financial market, Mizuho’s investment bank plays an important role in facilitating major business deals and accessing global capital markets for domestic firms.

Mizuho Ranked in the Global Top 10 for Japan M&A Deals
According to recent data, Mizuho ranked 9th globally and 2nd in Japan by number of completed M&A transactions in 2022. This shows its leading position providing M&A advisory and financing services for Japanese companies looking to make strategic acquisitions domestically or overseas. By leveraging Mizuho’s extensive network and capital strength, clients can execute complex cross-border deals smoothly.
Major Player in Equity and Debt Securities Offerings
In addition to M&A advisory, Mizuho investment bank also has large equity and fixed income capital markets operations. It has participated and lead managed numerous Japanese companies’ initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and bond issuances. Companies can tap Mizuho’s investor network globally to raise capital efficiently through well-executed offerings.
Other Advisory Services Covering Wide Range of Sectors
Moreover, Mizuho’s coverage bankers, product specialists, and research analysts provide customized strategic and financing advice to clients across all major industries. Its investment banking division features industry-focused teams covering healthcare, TMT, consumer/retail, industrials, financial sponsors, and other key economic sectors.
In summary, Mizuho investment bank utilizes the commercial banking group’s solid capital base and business relationships to offer industry-leading financial advisory and capital markets access to Japanese companies.