Insights on Mizuho Industrials?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, Mizuho's acquisition of Greenhill has indeed been a significant move, but it doesn't directly indicate that the Industrials group is benefiting solely from this deal. The acquisition is structured to keep Greenhill as a separate entity, retaining its branding, offices, employees, and management while leveraging Mizuho's platform and balance sheet. This setup is similar to the Nomura-Greentech model.

The Industrials group at Mizuho may be gaining traction due to the broader strategy of bulking up in the M&A space, where Mizuho has historically been underweight. Greenhill's team, despite some criticisms about its recent performance and talent retention, could complement Mizuho's existing capabilities. However, the success of this integration and its impact on specific groups like Industrials will depend on how well Mizuho manages to blend Greenhill's expertise with its own platform.

If you're seeing Mizuho Industrials on large mandates, it could be a combination of Mizuho's efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. capital markets and the added credibility or resources from the Greenhill acquisition.

Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/mizuho-to-buy-greenhill?customgpt=1