Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 13F-HR filing is submitted by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., an institutional investment manager based in Tokyo, Japan. The report covers the calendar quarter ended June 30, 2012, and was signed on July 31, 2012, by Tatsufumi Sakai, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Group Planning Division.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the manager's U.S. equity holdings rather than the company's own financial performance. Key metrics from the report include:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $522,529,000
- Number of Holdings Reported: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
Specific holdings disclosed are:
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. (Common) | 520,920 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. (Common) | 1,609 | 6,000 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period; therefore, material changes in holdings or values versus the previous quarter cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, or commentary on contingencies. The filing states that the information provided is true, correct, and complete as of the signing date.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total value of $522.5 million represents only U.S. equity holdings, excluding other asset classes or non-U.S. securities.
- Confirm that the BlackRock Inc. position ($520.9 million) constitutes approximately 99.7% of the reported portfolio value.
- Note that the filing indicates "Sole" voting authority for both positions, implying no shared control with other managers.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if the CME Group position (6,000 shares) was a new acquisition or a retained holding.