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Mizuho Welcomes 2023 Mizuho Americas Open Champion Rose Zhang as Brand Ambassador

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, part of one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced Rose Zhang, the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open champion who immediately prior spent a record 141 weeks as the top-ranked amateur in the world, as an official brand ambassador.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, part of one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced Rose Zhang, the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open champion who immediately prior spent a record 141 weeks as the top-ranked amateur in the world, as an official brand ambassador.
  • She joins Michelle Wie West and Ayaka Furue representing “Team Mizuho.”
    Upon winning the Mizuho Americas Open, Zhang became the first player since 1951 to win in her professional debut on the LPGA Tour.
  • Since turning pro, Zhang has recorded seven top-10 finishes and represented the United States during the 2023 Solheim Cup.
  • “The Mizuho Americas Open will always hold a special place in my heart as my first-ever LPGA victory,” said Zhang.

Stonepeak to Acquire 50% Interest in Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) to acquire a 50% interest in its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (“CVOW” or “the Project”) through the formation of an offshore wind partnership.

Key Points: 
  • Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) to acquire a 50% interest in its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (“CVOW” or “the Project”) through the formation of an offshore wind partnership.
  • The Project is expected to be the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S. and one of the largest offshore wind farms globally upon completion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221428505/en/
    CVOW is a 2.6 gigawatt offshore wind project 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia capable of serving the power needs of 660,000 homes.
  • To learn more about Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, please visit https://coastalvawind.com/about-offshore-wind.aspx .

Texas Instruments prices $3.0 billion of investment grade notes

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today announced the pricing of five series of senior unsecured notes for an aggregate principal amount of $3.0 billion.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today announced the pricing of five series of senior unsecured notes for an aggregate principal amount of $3.0 billion.
  • The notes consist of the following:
    $650 million of 4.600% senior unsecured notes due February 8, 2027;
    $650 million of 4.600% senior unsecured notes due February 8, 2029;
    $600 million of 4.850% senior unsecured notes due February 8, 2034;
    $750 million of 5.150% senior unsecured notes due February 8, 2054; and
    $350 million of 5.050% senior unsecured notes due May 18, 2063.
  • The 5.050% notes due 2063 will be a further issuance of, and form a single series with, the $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of the existing 5.050% notes due 2063 issued by TI on May 18, 2023.
  • Each of the 4.600% notes due 2027, the 4.600% notes due 2029, the 4.850% notes due 2034 and the 5.150% notes due 2054 will be a new issuance.

Mizuho Americas Invests in DirectBooks

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced its strategic investment in DirectBooks®, the leading primary markets communications platform.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced its strategic investment in DirectBooks®, the leading primary markets communications platform.
  • “DirectBooks has emerged as an important provider of innovative solutions for the capital markets,” said Jerry Rizzieri, President and CEO, Mizuho Securities USA.
  • Mizuho Americas joined the DirectBooks platform as the first non-consortium bank user.
  • “DirectBooks has quickly paved the way toward a more efficient workflow that makes sense for the overall market - issuers, banks, and investors,” said Paul Hughes, Head of Strategy, Mizuho Americas.

Mizuho Expands its Global Private Capital Advisory Platform

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced it is integrating the primary capital advisory services of Capstone Partners and the secondary liquidity solutions business of Greenhill Private Capital Advisory under a newly created Mizuho Private Capital Advisory platform, serving general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) with a comprehensive set of solutions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced it is integrating the primary capital advisory services of Capstone Partners and the secondary liquidity solutions business of Greenhill Private Capital Advisory under a newly created Mizuho Private Capital Advisory platform, serving general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) with a comprehensive set of solutions.
  • Greenhill Private Capital Advisory, part of Greenhill and Co. acquired earlier this month, and Capstone Partners, acquired last year, will retain their distinct brands, leadership, and market leading capabilities.
  • Mizuho Private Capital Advisory will be run by Clay Deniger and Greenhill Private Capital Advisory by co-heads, Bernhard Engelien and Lloyd Bradbury.
  • “With Capstone Partners and Greenhill Private Capital Advisory joining forces, Mizuho is uniquely positioned to provide alternatives and their investors with trusted advice and integrated solutions throughout the private investment lifecycle.”
    Mizuho Private Capital Advisory will bring together 55+ professionals across offices in New York, London, Dallas, Frankfurt, Geneva and Hong Kong.

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

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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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.

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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.

SOFR Academy Welcomes Publication of Japanese AXI and FXI Feasibility Study in connection with Reference Rate Reform

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The paper is a feasibility study of a Japanese version of Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Index (JPAXI) and the Financial Condition Credit Spread Index (JPFXI) accounting for specific features of the Japanese corporate bond market.

Key Points: 
  • The paper is a feasibility study of a Japanese version of Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Index (JPAXI) and the Financial Condition Credit Spread Index (JPFXI) accounting for specific features of the Japanese corporate bond market.
  • I am very grateful to Professors Okimoto and Takaoka.”
    The Japanese AXI and FXI feasibility study is available for download here and market participants can learn more about Japanese FXI and view related resources here .
  • These indices work in conjunction with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and address concerns communicated by a group of American banks.
  • The publication of the Japanese feasibility study complements studies for China and Europe .

Arival Group Announces Bill Papp as New Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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Arival Group is pleased to announce that Bill Papp has recently been approved as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Arival Bank International Corporation by the Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF).

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  • Arival Group is pleased to announce that Bill Papp has recently been approved as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Arival Bank International Corporation by the Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF).
  • Bill will continue to serve as Chief Revenue Officer for Arival Group.
  • As CEO, Bill will be responsible for leading and scaling Arival’s cutting edge banking services and solutions globally.
  • In addition, Bill's leadership qualities will help Arival to execute on its roadmap of providing digital banking to global businesses", says Javonsher Abdullaev, Chairman of Arival Group.

Pipestone Energy Corp. Enters into Agreement to be Acquired by Strathcona Resources Ltd. in an All-Share Transaction, Creating a New Public Canadian Oil & Gas Champion

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Opportunity to Grow Business Organically to >325,000 boe / d:

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  • Opportunity to Grow Business Organically to >325,000 boe / d:
    Staged approach to growth, taking advantage of the most capital-efficient projects first:
    3.
  • Strathcona and Pipestone have entered into the Arrangement Agreement to effect the Transaction through a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta).
  • This link will provide each registrant with a toll-free dial-in number and a unique PIN to connect to the call.
  • CIBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank and Mizuho Securities USA are acting as financial advisors to Strathcona in connection with the Transaction.

Mizuho Americas joins forces with all women-led Venture Capital fund BBG Ventures

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced its investment in BBG Ventures, a women-led venture capital fund providing early-stage funding focusing on female founders and headquartered in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced its investment in BBG Ventures, a women-led venture capital fund providing early-stage funding focusing on female founders and headquartered in New York City.
  • Through this investment, Mizuho Americas continues in its commitment to empower women and diversity in business, specifically those supporting historically underserved markets.
  • BBG Ventures backs female and diverse founders who are uniquely qualified to solve the individual and collective needs of consumers, workers and employers.
  • With this transaction, Mizuho Americas will become a limited partner within the fund and will have the opportunity to work with BBG Ventures’ exceptional leadership team and founder relationships.