Mizuho Americas Hires Paul Sankey, Top-Rated Oil &

NEW YORK, May 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Paul Sankey, an oil & gas research analyst consistently ranked among the best in the industry. Sankey is based in New York and reports to the Head of US Equity Research Susan Gilbertson, effective today.

“We continue to grow and elevate Mizuho with the addition of elite research analysts like Paul,” said Matthew DeSalvo, Head of Equities. “He personifies the exceptional research we strive to provide clients looking for investment results across our expanding product suite.”

Sankey has placed in the Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey every year since 2006, including three first-place finishes. Over the same period, he was also ranked first in Bloomberg Markets’ Greenwich Associates Survey of America's Best Stock Analysts four times.

“We are pleased to welcome Paul as a valuable addition to our energy practice,” said Gilbertson. “His significant expertise and experience will add immediate value to an important focus area for the firm and enhance our research franchise.”

Sankey is a UK graduate of the University of Manchester, and Ampleforth College.

About Mizuho Americas Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. With professionals in offices throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Chile, Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG ). Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering comprehensive financial and strategic services including private banking and venture capital through its subsidiaries. The group has over 900 offices and 60,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. As of December 31, 2017, its total assets were $1.8 trillion. Learn more about Mizuho Financial Group at www.mizuho-fg.com .

For inquiries, please contact: Jim Gorman Director, Media Relations, Mizuho Americas +1-212-282-3867 jim.gorman@mizuhocbus.com

P.J. Kinsella Paragon Public Relations +1-646-558-6226 pj@paragonpr.com