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 March 31, 2011, and was signed by Tetsuo Iimori, Executive Officer General Manager of Corporate Planning, on April 14, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the issuer's operational financial performance (revenue, profit, or cash flow). The filing details the following portfolio metrics:
- Total Portfolio Value: $618,404,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 2.
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0.
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. (Common) | 616,595 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. (Common) | 1,809 | 6,000 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period; therefore, material changes in holdings or portfolio value versus the previous quarter cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing is a regulatory disclosure of equity holdings and does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies regarding Mizuho Financial Group's own operations or the future performance of its holdings.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total reported value of $618.4 million against the sum of the individual holdings listed.
- Confirm that BlackRock Inc. represents approximately 99.7% of the reported portfolio value.
- Note that the manager exercises sole voting authority over all reported shares.
- Understand that this report reflects only U.S. equity holdings and excludes other asset classes or non-U.S. securities.