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Beyond The Obvious

Mizuho | Greenhill
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Debt Capital Markets
M&A
Mizuho Greenhill
Business Leadership
Dealmaking
Sports Industry
Ipos
Federal Reserve
Hybrid Capital
Interest Rates
Ipo Market
U.S. Equity Capital Markets
Convertible Bonds
M&A Activity
Equity Capital Markets
Corporate Tax Rates
Small Cap Transactions
Corporate Strategy

In Mizuho | Greenhill’s Beyond The Obvious podcast channel, we uncover the value that others miss. Our podcast is a source for the latest discussions on topics related to capital markets, dealmaking activity, business leadership and more. Delve into insights from our investment & corporate banking thought leaders to hear their unique perspectives on current trends and market influences. Learn how ... more

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The effects of the geopolitical climate over the past few months have rippled out across Debt Capital Markets. 

From the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global oil prices, to questions around the upcoming midterm elections, navigating ... more

Within leveraged finance, there has been a shift in activity in term loan B, high yield and CLO markets as the industry contends with the resetting of software valuations as a result of the AI disruption. In the middle of this uncertain environment, ... more

Equity capital markets are off to a strong start in 2026, with IPO activity accelerating after several years of subdued issuance. Early momentum, improving performance and a growing pipeline across sectors are setting the stage for a potentially robu... more

Leveraged finance markets experienced a meaningful pick up of activity in 2025 driven largely by continued high volumes of data center financings, including several of Mizuho’s recently lead deals. 

 

But as we enter 2026 with even more data center p... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Boland
Partner, runs Capital Markets at Mizuho
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Episode: Markets Mindset: Q2 2026 Leveraged Finance: Software Sector Impact
Stefan Kullberg
Head of CLO business
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Episode: Markets Mindset: Q2 2026 Leveraged Finance: Software Sector Impact
Stephen Amdur
Head of global M&A practice and private equity practice at Pillsbury
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Episode: M&A Corner: Market Confidence Returning
Igor Kirman
Prominent corporate attorney and law professor
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Episode: M&A Corner: Understanding the Changing M&A Regulatory Landscape

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Victor Forte
Host on markets-focused conversations, with emphasis on debt and equity issuance and macro drivers.
Kevin
Host of the M&A Corner segments, covering European and global deal activity and strategic considerations.

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M&A Corner: The Business of Sports
Q: Do you have a sense of what the end game for that looks like?
The end game may involve a secondary market for these stakes to develop over time, providing options for exit or further investment.
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Q: How have your leadership and business attitudes evolved over time?
Leadership evolves; I've shifted from a strong directional style to a more democratized approach embracing team input.
Storytellers in Business: Rick Fox
Q: How did sports prepare you for your acting career?
Sports gave me physical preparation while acting taught me emotional connectiveness and vulnerability.
Storytellers in Business: Rick Fox
Q: What did you learn about yourself in terms of competition and how did that project you to the NBA and business ventures?
I learned leadership, balance, and the responsibility to community and my teammates, which served me well throughout my life.
Storytellers in Business: Barbara Byrne
Q: What are your thoughts around the current state of affairs more broadly?
I remain optimistic, even amidst challenges, believing that civil discourse and compromise are essential for progress.

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The podcast focuses on capital markets, dealmaking, and leadership insights from senior professionals in the financial services space. Across recent episodes, listeners hear in-depth conversations about equity and debt capital markets, IPO activity, M&A dynamics, data-center and infrastructure financing, and the evolving role of private capital in markets. The discussions frequently highlight AI adoption, sector-specific trends (notably TMT, technology, and energy-related sectors), and the influence of macro policy on deal flow. A notable pattern is the blend of market commentary with practical deal experience, providing takeaways on financing structures, risk management, and strategic exits for sponsors. The show often features practitione... more

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