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 March 2018

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  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-                    .

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

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Mar 27, 2018

To whom it may concern:

 

		Company Name:		Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
		Representative:		Yasuhiro Sato
				President and Group CEO
		Head Office:		1-5-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
		Code Number:		8411 (Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st Section)

Regarding Today’s News Report

Certain media carried reports today referring to Trust & Custody Services Bank, Ltd., which is a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. However, we have made no announcement in this regard.

As mentioned in “Notice regarding Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for the Integration of Trust Banks Specializing in Asset Administration Services” announced on March 29, 2017, we discuss toward the final agreement during the second half of FY 2017. However, no corporate decision has been made at this moment.

We will formally announce immediately once we make any decisions that need to be announced.

 

Contact:		Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
		Corporate Communications Department
		Public Relations Department
		Tel: 81-3-5224-2026