NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces that it filed an annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2024. A copy of the Form 20-F annual report can be obtained at https://www.mizuhogroup.com/investors/financialinformation/sec/form20f. Holders of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. American Depository Receipts may request a complimentary hard copy of the completed audited financial statements by emailing twenty.f@mizuhofg ...

Financial Performance and Risks - The company recorded significant trading account losses for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022, and 2023, primarily due to holdings of foreign bonds following U.S. interest rate rises since early 2022[71]. - A downgrade in the company's credit ratings could result in increased funding costs of approximately ¥11.8 billion for a one-notch downgrade and ¥29.2 billion for a two-notch downgrade[49]. - The company holds substantial investments in marketable equity securities, mainly common stock of Japanese listed companies, and has sold a portion of such investments to mitigate stock market volatility risk[70]. - The company manages interest rate risk through adjustments in the composition of its bond portfolio and the utilization of derivatives and other hedging methods[71]. - The company is subject to risks related to dividend distributions and potential increases in pension-related costs due to revised assumptions or changes in pension plans[54]. - The company has a significant credit exposure to customers in the real estate and manufacturing industries, which could lead to an increase in problem loans if the credit profiles of these customers deteriorate[42]. - The company relies on deposits and bonds as its primary funding sources, with a significant portion of foreign currency funding coming from capital markets[73]. - The company is designated as a G-SIB and is subject to total loss absorbing capacity (TLAC) regulations, which could require corrective actions if capital adequacy ratios fall below specified levels[52]. - The company faces risks from international conflicts and geopolitical disruptions, which may adversely affect its business operations[37]. - The company has implemented measures to protect against cyber-attacks, but remains vulnerable to potential breaches that could disrupt operations and harm its reputation[58]. - The company is subject to capital adequacy regulations based on Basel III rules, with transitional arrangements applicable from the end of March 2024[78]. - The company must maintain capital adequacy ratios above minimum required levels to avoid material adverse effects on its financial condition[77]. - The implementation of leverage ratio regulations for G-SIBs has been effective since the end of March 2023, with amendments to the calculation method effective from March 2024[81]. - The company has faced system failures that disrupted customer transactions, leading to business improvement orders from the Financial Services Agency[88]. - The company’s financial condition could be adversely affected by reputational damage or regulatory actions due to failures in protecting confidential information[91]. Cybersecurity and Compliance - The company is enhancing its cybersecurity measures and anti-money laundering systems to comply with increasing regulatory standards[98]. - The company emphasizes the importance of compliance with laws and regulations to avoid reputational harm and regulatory actions[114]. - The company has established internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and SEC regulations, but there is a risk of losing investor confidence if these controls are found inadequate[136]. - Significant resources are devoted to risk management policies, but the effectiveness of these policies may be compromised due to rapid operational changes, potentially leading to adverse financial impacts[137]. - The company is enhancing its cybersecurity framework to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive information from cyber-attacks[120][122]. Strategic Initiatives and Business Development - The company announced a medium-term business plan for the three fiscal years ending March 31, 2026, focusing on strategic initiatives and risk management[117]. - The company aims to double asset-based income and expand its asset formation business, leveraging Nippon Individual Savings Accounts (NISAs) to enhance customer experience and attract stable personal deposits[149]. - The company is focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Japanese companies by providing support for business transformation and strategic approaches for mid-cap clients[150]. - A financing framework is being established to support industry transitions and new technologies, with a proactive investment strategy in growth fields like the Americas and Asia[151]. - The company is enhancing its corporate foundations through culture transformation and improved employee engagement, aiming for a supportive working environment[152]. - Digital transformation initiatives are being implemented to improve productivity and develop employees capable of realizing the company's digital strategy[154]. - In April 2023, the company established a venture capital firm, Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd., to promote business and technological advancements within the group[167]. - The integration of asset management functions with The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company led to the formation of Asset Management One Co., Ltd., enhancing asset management capabilities[165]. - The company has undergone multiple mergers and realignments since its inception in 2000, continuously evolving its structure to improve service delivery and operational efficiency[142]. - The company established a corporate venture capital firm, Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd., to accelerate new business initiatives and technological development[170]. - The company acquired Greenhill, a U.S. M&A advisory firm, to strengthen its global Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business[170]. - The company is promoting the new Nippon Individual Savings Accounts (NISAs) with various promotional initiatives, including face-to-face and website promotions[170]. - The medium-term business plan from FY2023 to FY2025 focuses on co-creating value-added solutions to support clients and address social issues[173]. - The company aims to enhance customer convenience through collaboration with other companies and advanced technologies[177]. - The company is expanding its solution domains using digital technology and open collaboration with third parties[172]. - The company is enhancing its asset management capabilities in collaboration with group companies for diversified global investments[207]. - The company is addressing urgent business succession and asset inheritance needs due to the aging of Japanese business owners[217]. - The company is focusing on improving profitability by diversifying its product lineup and reforming its cost structure[179]. - Mizuho Americas LLC completed the acquisition of U.S. M&A advisory firm Greenhill & Co., Inc., enhancing its M&A advisory business and diversifying financial solutions[226]. - The company aims to support Japanese corporate customers in expanding overseas operations, particularly in Asia, by offering specialized services and advisory[224]. - Through the Global 300 Strategy, Mizuho is focusing on approximately 300 blue-chip non-Japanese companies to provide LCM/DCM financing and financial solutions in Asia[225]. - The Global Markets Company engages in sales and trading services for a wide range of customers, including individuals and institutional investors, to meet risk hedging and asset management needs[227]. - Mizuho is promoting the integration of banking and securities functions to expand its product lineup and diversify revenue sources[228]. - The company is committed to sustainability across various functions, including sales, trading, investment, and fundraising[230]. - Mizuho aims to enhance asset allocation and product lineup to establish a stable profit base while providing appropriate investment opportunities for different risk appetites[231]. - The company is actively engaging in Public Private Partnerships/Private Finance Initiatives (PPP and PFI) projects to revitalize rural regions in Japan[222]. - Mizuho is positioned as a value co-creation partner for customers, helping them achieve sustainable growth through in-depth industry and product-specific knowledge[223]. Sustainability and Climate Change - The company aims to achieve a low-carbon society by 2050, implementing initiatives to address climate change and enhance risk management[100]. - The company recognizes client investment in technological and business model development for decarbonization as a significant business opportunity[101]. - The company conducts scenario analysis of transition and physical risks, including a 1.5°C scenario, to enhance strategic resilience against climate change impacts[102]. - The company has established a Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) to manage risks, including climate-related risks, and has identified "worsening impact of climate change" as a top risk[128][129]. - The company has implemented a "Basic Policy for Climate-related Risk Management" to mitigate negative environmental impacts through investments and loans[130]. - The company aims to improve corporate value through sustainability initiatives that address materiality and stakeholder expectations[131].

NEW YORK, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Steven Valiquette as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst, covering Health Care Technology & Distribution. Based in New York, Valiquette reports to the Head of Americas Equity Research, Bill Featherston. Valiquette has more than 25 years of experience covering the Health Care sector and has been ranked in the top five in Health Care Technology & Distribution in the Institutional Investor's All-America R ...

Valiquette holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan and a Master's Degree in Commercial Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University. About Mizuho Americas Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Laura London Direct ...

NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, part of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE:MFG) and one of the largest financial institutions in the world, is pleased to introduce the inaugural Mizuho DrivHER Summit. The event, developed in conjunction with Girls Inc., will take place on May 15, 2024, at the Mizuho Americas Open. The leadership Summit reflects both organizations' shared values of advancing equity and opportunity for women and girls. The day-long program will feature panels and interac ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION For the month of February 2024 Commission File Number 001-33098 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Translation of registrant's name into English) 5-5, Otemachi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8176 Japan (Address of principal executive office) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐ THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PRO ...

winhorse/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Elevator Pitch My investment rating for Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) [8411:JP] is a Buy. MFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) [8316:JP], and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) [8306:JP] are the three Japanese megabanks. With my prior June 3, 2021 write-up, I outlined the factors that led to Mizuho Financial's share price returning to pre-COVID levels. My focus is on the potential catalysts for MFG in this latest update. There are m ...

Financial Performance - Mizuho Financial Group reported a profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥415.7 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2023[28]. - Net income attributable to MHFG shareholders increased by ¥686 billion, from a loss of ¥379 billion in the six months ended September 30, 2022 to a profit of ¥307 billion in the six months ended September 30, 2023[42]. - Noninterest income was ¥992 billion in the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of ¥214 billion in the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year, reflecting a significant recovery[51]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to MHFG shareholders increased from a loss of ¥120,153 million in 2022 to a gain of ¥523,321 million in 2023[177]. - Basic net income per common share shifted from a loss of ¥149.38 in 2022 to a profit of ¥121.06 in 2023[175]. Capital and Liquidity - The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio under Basel III as of September 30, 2023 was 11.52%[28]. - Mizuho Financial Group maintained a sufficient capital base compared to regulatory minimum requirements[28]. - The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for Mizuho Financial Group (Consolidated) was 132.7% as of September 30, 2023, with total high-quality liquid assets of ¥80,465 billion and net cash outflows of ¥60,670 billion[127]. - The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) for Mizuho Financial Group (Consolidated) was 117.6% as of September 30, 2023, with available stable funding of ¥114,845 billion and required stable funding of ¥97,604 billion[128]. - The total equity increased from ¥9,725.1 billion to ¥10,224.8 billion[171]. Loans and Credit Quality - Total loans before allowance for credit losses on loans increased by ¥3,623 billion from March 31, 2023 to ¥97,799 billion as of September 30, 2023[91]. - Nonaccrual loans decreased by ¥59 billion, or 4.4%, from March 31, 2023 to ¥1,273 billion as of September 30, 2023[95]. - Provision for credit losses was a credit of ¥2 billion in the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a provision of ¥38 billion in the same period of the previous year[50]. - The coverage ratio for nonaccrual loans increased by 4.71 percentage points as of September 30, 2023, compared to March 31, 2023, due to an increase in total allowance for credit losses on loans and a decrease in total nonaccrual loans[102]. - The provision for credit losses improved from ¥37,646 million in 2022 to a credit of ¥2,484 million in 2023, indicating a positive shift in credit quality[175]. Economic Environment - The economic outlook remains uncertain due to high inflation and monetary tightening in major economies[13]. - There were 4,208 corporate bankruptcies in Japan in the six months ended September 30, 2023, involving approximately ¥1.6 trillion in total liabilities[29]. - The yen to U.S. dollar exchange rate weakened from ¥133.13 to ¥148.77 between March 31, 2023 and September 29, 2023[29]. Investments and Acquisitions - The acquisition of Greenhill & Co., Inc. was completed on December 1, 2023, for an enterprise value of approximately $550 million, aimed at accelerating investment banking growth strategy[34]. - Mizuho Securities holds 49.0% of the common stock in Rakuten Securities following a share transfer agreement completed on December 15, 2023, strengthening the strategic alliance[35]. Regulatory Compliance - The company is subject to regulatory capital requirements with a minimum capital adequacy ratio of 8%, including a Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement of 4.5%[136]. - The finalized Basel III reforms require G-SIBs to meet a leverage ratio buffer set at 50% of the applicable risk-weighted capital buffer[143]. - The implementation of the finalized Basel III reforms was deferred to January 1, 2023, with further extensions for Japan to March 31, 2024[144]. - Mizuho Financial Group calculates its capital ratio in accordance with current regulations, without notifying for earlier implementation of Basel III[144].

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of August 2023 Commission File Number 001-33098 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Translation of registrant's name into English) 5-5, Otemachi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8176 Japan (Address of principal executive office) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under co ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCH ...