UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE13a-16 OR15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2019
Commission File Number001-33098
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
5-5, Otemachi1-chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo100-8176
Japan
(Address of principal executive office)
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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.
| Date: | February 22, 2019 | |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Makoto Umemiya | |
| Name: | Makoto Umemiya | |
| Title: | Managing Executive Officer / Group CFO | |
Feb 22, 2019
To whom it may concern:
| Company Name: | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | |||||
| Representative: | Tatsufumi Sakai | |||||
| President and Group CEO | ||||||
| Head Office: | 1-5-5 Otemachi,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo | |||||
| Code Number: | 8411 (Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st Section) |
Regarding News Reports on our company
The Nikkei carried reports from yesterday to today referring to leasing business related to our company. However, we have made no announcement in this regard.
While we are discussing various matters with IBJ Leasing Company, Limited, no formal decision has been made at this moment, including this matter. We promptly announce when we decide what to disclose.
Contact: | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Corporate Communications Department Tel:81-3-5224-2026 |
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