Mizuho Investor Relations is set to bolster its advisory services for clients navigating the complexities of shareholder voting behavior, especially in light of an increasing number of proposals from activist investors. President Eiichi Yamazaki highlighted this strategic enhancement in a recent interview.

Yamazaki expressed confidence in the firm’s ability to accurately forecast shareholder votes and provide informed advice. He noted that while companies are experiencing a rise in shareholder proposals, the reduction in stable shareholders, a consequence of unwinding cross-shareholdings, has made predicting voting outcomes more challenging.

To address this, Mizuho Investor Relations will leverage its comprehensive data on institutional investors‘ voting guidelines and past actions. The company intends to analyze each proposal by considering the specific shareholder composition and will collaborate with its parent company, Mizuho Securities, to formulate action plans, which may include strategies for shareholder returns.

furthermore, Mizuho investor Relations is committed to strengthening the channels for two-way interaction between companies and