Mizuho Financial Group

Mizuho Welcomes LPGA Tour Winner Ayaka Furue as Newest Global Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, the Americas arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced an exciting new partnership with LPGA Tour winner and eight-time JLPGA winner Ayaka Furue.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, the Americas arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced an exciting new partnership with LPGA Tour winner and eight-time JLPGA winner Ayaka Furue.
  • She joins Mizuho’s brand ambassador and Mizuho Americas Open Tournament Host Michelle Wie West.
  • “Ayaka is an incredible athlete and individual and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Mizuho family,” said Shuji Matsuura, Chairman & CEO, Mizuho Americas.
  • Furue has had 15 top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour and was an eight-time winner on the JLPGA.

Mizuho Closes Acquisition of M&A and Restructuring Advisory Firm Greenhill

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Friday, December 1, 2023

“We welcome Greenhill and look forward to delivering an even broader suite of solutions to our clients,” said Shuji Matsuura, Chairman and CEO of Mizuho Americas.

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  • “We welcome Greenhill and look forward to delivering an even broader suite of solutions to our clients,” said Shuji Matsuura, Chairman and CEO of Mizuho Americas.
  • Mizuho will maintain the Greenhill brand; Kevin Costantino and David Wyles will co-head the business, and Patrick Suehnholz will remain COO.
  • The Greenhill Advisory business sits within Mizuho Americas’ Banking Division led by Michal Katz.
  • Former CEO Scott Bok is Chairman of Greenhill Advisory reporting to Jerry Rizzieri, President & CEO of Mizuho Securities USA and Head of the Americas’ Corporate & Investment Bank.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Auxilior Term Funding 2023-1, LLC

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Monday, November 27, 2023

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to seven classes of notes issued by Auxilior Term Funding 2023-1, LLC (Auxilior 2023-1) and equipment ABS transaction.

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  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to seven classes of notes issued by Auxilior Term Funding 2023-1, LLC (Auxilior 2023-1) and equipment ABS transaction.
  • Auxilior 2023-1 represents Auxilior Capital Partners, Inc.’s (Auxilior or the Company) first equipment ABS.
  • Auxilior is an independent finance company founded in 2020 and located in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
  • Auxilior 2023-1 will issue seven classes of notes, including a short term money market tranche.

Fujitsu and Mizuho start trials for generative AI to streamline development and system maintenance operations

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Monday, June 19, 2023

TOKYO, June 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter Mizuho) launched joint verification trials using Fujitsu's generative AI technology to streamline development and maintenance operations of Mizuho's system.

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  • TOKYO, June 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter Mizuho) launched joint verification trials using Fujitsu's generative AI technology to streamline development and maintenance operations of Mizuho's system.
  • Fujitsu is actively promoting research and development into generative AI models to support system development and maintenance technology under the framework of its "Fujitsu Kozuchi (code name) - Fujitsu AI Platform," which supports users globally to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced AI technologies.
  • Fujitsu started offering an AI core engine for generative AI on June 9, 2023 via "Fujitsu Kozuchi (code name) - Fujitsu AI Platform."
  • The generative AI technology used in the joint trials combines this AI core engine for generative AI with Fujitsu's expertise in engineering.

Moore Kuehn Encourages CWBR, KDNY, GHL, and EMAN Investors to Contact Law Firm

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Moore Kuehn may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies.

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  • Moore Kuehn may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies.
  • Moore Kuehn encourages shareholders who would like to discuss their rights to contact Justin Kuehn, Esq.
  • Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights.
  • Moore Kuehn is a 5-star Google client-rated New York City law firm with attorneys representing investors and consumers in litigation involving securities laws, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other claims.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues Investigating the Merger – CIR, GHL, KDNY, AJX

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Under the terms of the agreement, CIR shareholders will receive $49.00 in cash per share they own.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, CIR shareholders will receive $49.00 in cash per share they own.
  • Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE: GHL ), relating to its proposed sale to Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, GHL shareholders are expected to receive $15.00 in cash per share they own.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, AJX shareholders are expected to receive 0.5308 shares of Ellington per share they own.

Announcement Regarding Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces that it filed an annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces that it filed an annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2023.
  • A copy of the Form 20-F annual report can be obtained at https://www.mizuhogroup.com/investors/financial-information/sec/form20f .
  • Holders of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. American Depository Receipts may request a complimentary hard copy of the completed audited financial statements by emailing [email protected] and including:
    This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale or solicitation for investment or other similar activity in or outside Japan.

STOCKHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues Investigating the Merger – DICE, CIR, LSI, GHL

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Under the terms of the agreement, DICE shareholders are expected to receive $48.00 in cash per share they own.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, DICE shareholders are expected to receive $48.00 in cash per share they own.
  • It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, LSI shareholders are expected to receive 0.8950 shares of Extra Space per share they own.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, GHL shareholders are expected to receive $15.00 in cash per share they own.

BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (NYSE – NEX), Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq – KDNY), Franchise Group, Inc. (Nasdaq – FRG), Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE – GHL)

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ( [email protected] ) or Marc Ackerman ( [email protected] ) at 855-576-4847.

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  • If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ( [email protected] ) or Marc Ackerman ( [email protected] ) at 855-576-4847.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, NexTier will merge with Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (“Patterson-UTI”) (Nasdaq - PTEN).
  • NexTier shareholders will receive 0.7520 shares of Patterson-UTI common stock for each share of NexTier common stock owned.
  • Patterson-UTI shareholders will own approximately 55% and NexTier shareholders will own approximately 45% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.

BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq – KDNY), Franchise Group, Inc. (Nasdaq – FRG), CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE - CIR), Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE – GHL)

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Monday, June 12, 2023

If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ( [email protected] ) or Marc Ackerman ( [email protected] ) at 855-576-4847.

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  • If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ( [email protected] ) or Marc Ackerman ( [email protected] ) at 855-576-4847.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Chinook will be acquired by Novartis AG.
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, Novartis will acquire Chinook for $40 per share in cash, or a total of $3.2 billion.
  • Brodsky & Smith is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits.