Mergers & Acquisitions

Mizuho Eyes Boost in US-Japan M&A as Profit Forecasts Point Higher

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Gist Mizuho CEO Masahiro Kihara expects U.S. and Japan investment banking momentum to continue, supported by Fed rate cuts and stronger cross-border M&A. The Greenhill & Co. acquisition has materially upgraded Mizuho’s U.S. M&A advisory platform, enabling participation in larger deals. Mizuho raised its full-year net income target to ¥1.02 trillion, underpinned by growth in …

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Mizuho’s Greenhill Buyout Powers Japan-US M&A Surge: Strategy, Risks & Opportunity

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Gist Mizuho CEO Masahiro Kihara says the fully integrated Greenhill acquisition now allows the bank to pursue larger M&A deals in both Japan and the U.S. Japan’s M&A market is surging in value, with 2025 domestic and inbound deal totals more than tripling year-on-year and outbound deal value also sharply higher. Pro-growth government policies, looming …

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Mizuho Eyes ¥1 Trillion+ Profit with Surge in Japan-US Deals and M&A Push

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Gist Mizuho’s CEO is optimistic about dealmaking in Japan and the U.S., helped by higher interest rates, stronger loan demand, and rising investment banking fees. Acquisitions of Greenhill in the U.S. and Augusta & Co in Europe are central to Mizuho’s push to build top-tier global and sustainability-focused advisory franchises. The bank’s profits have surged, …

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Citigroup Expects ~25% YoY Surge in Investment Banking Fees Despite Weak Markets

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Gist Citigroup CFO Mark Mason expects Q4 2025 investment banking fees to rise by the mid-20s percent year-over-year, driven largely by M&A activity. He forecasts markets revenue will decline by low-to-mid single digits in the same period. Citi says about two-thirds of its multi-year transformation program is at or near completion. The bank is reorganizing …

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Maxim Group Taps Kelsey Vinson Pols as MD to Lead Tech M&A & West Coast Expansion

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Gist Maxim Group LLC appointed Kelsey Vinson Pols as Managing Director to expand its M&A advisory practice, with a focus on technology and software and a stronger West Coast presence. Vinson Pols brings over a decade of tech-focused investment banking and advisory experience from roles at a San Francisco boutique, Rothschild & Co., B. Riley …

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Citi Forecasts ~25% YoY Surge in Q4 Investment Banking Fees Amid Strategy & Regulatory Shifts

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Key Takeaways Citigroup CFO Mark Mason forecasts that investment banking fees will rise by **mid-20% year-over-year** in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, driven largely by momentum in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). [1][2] In contrast, Citigroup expects markets revenue for the same period to decline by **low-to-mid single digits** year-over-year. [1][2] The bank’s global economic …

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Citigroup Sees 25% Surge in Q4 Investment Banking Fees Amid Soft Market Revenues

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Executive Summary Citigroup CFO Mark Mason expects investment banking fees in Q4 2025 to increase by approximately 25% year-over-year, driven by strong M&A activity; market revenues are projected to decline modestly compared to the same period. Meanwhile, the bank is underway with major transformation efforts, with around two-thirds of its cost-cutting and operational streamlining initiatives …

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JPMorgan Intensifies Mid-Cap Investment Banking Push With Sector Talent Surge

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Executive Summary JPMorgan Chase is accelerating its investment in its mid-cap investment banking division, making a series of senior hires across different specialties—consumer, energy, business services, natural resources, and capital goods—underscoring a strategic pivot to capture fee income and deal flow from mid-market firms. Key hires include two new managing directors for its North America …

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Investment Banking Outlook: Digital, ESG & Emerging Markets Power Long-Term Growth

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Executive Summary The global investment banking market was valued at approximately USD 103.23 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of about 7.55% to USD 183.28 billion by 2032, driven by digitalization, ESG advisory demand, and rising deal activity in emerging markets, particularly Asia Pacific [1]. Major banks—including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan …

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