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Mizuho acquires boutique Augusta & Co in clean energy push

The Japanese bank is expanding its dealmaking arm

Mizuho has made its second investment banking acquisition after the takeover of Greenhill two years ago
Mizuho has made its second investment banking acquisition after the takeover of Greenhill two years ago Photo: Kentaro Takahashi/Getty Images

Japanese bank Mizuho is acquiring energy boutique Augusta & Co in a move that will add dozens of dealmakers to its London team.

The bank has acquired 100% of the equity shares in Augusta & Co, according to a statement announcing the deal. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

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