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WA-80009

Mizuho / AvendusWA-80009

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Processing timeline

10

days

Filed

7 Apr 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

17 Apr 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. No. 94

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

Redpoint Investments Pte Ltd 201536795E, Avendus Capital Private Limited CIN U99999MH1999PTC123358

Other parties

Spark Institutional Equities Private Limited CIN U65999TN2022PTC149473

Summary

Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd, a Japanese financial services company with Australian operations, proposes to acquire a 61.60% to 78.30% interest in Avendus Capital Private Limited. Avendus is an Indian investment bank with limited Australian research and stockbroking services. This share acquisition is in the financial services sector.

Acquisition details

Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd ( Mizuho ) proposes to acquire an interest of between 61.60% and 78.30% in Avendus Capital Private Limited ( Avendus ) (the Acquisition ). Mizuho is a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, a full service Japanese financial services company. Mizuho through its connected entities, supplies financial services within Australia, including business banking, financial advisory and auto finance and car leasing. Avendus is an Indian investment bank and financial services firm that provides bespoke solutions in the areas of investment banking, institutional equities, wealth management, asset management and credit solutions. Founded in 1999, Avendus operates in India, the United States, Singapore and United Kingdom through its subsidiaries. It is a Securities and Exchange Board of India registered merchant banker. Avendus has limited operations in Australia, supplying some research analyst and stock broking services via its wholly owned subsidiary, Spark Institutional Equities Private Limited.

Industry

Broad:Financial Services & InsuranceANZSIC 6419:Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Decisions and key events

17 Apr 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF146.0 KB

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