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 December 31, 2012, and was signed on January 31, 2013, by Tatsufumi Sakai, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Group Planning Division.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the manager's holdings in U.S. equity securities. It does not report the company's own operating revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics.
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $635,602 (in thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. (COM) | 634,080 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. (COM) | 1,522 | 30,028 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period; therefore, material changes in holdings versus the previous quarter cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are regulatory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, or commentary on contingencies. No such information is present in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify that the total reported value ($635.6 million) represents only the U.S. equity holdings of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., not its total assets.
- Confirm that the manager holds sole voting authority for both disclosed positions (BlackRock Inc. and CME Group Inc.).
- Note that this report excludes non-U.S. securities and other asset classes not subject to Form 13F reporting requirements.