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Mizuho Financial Group Inc. - Form 6-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing, dated June 3, 2013, serves as the convocation notice and reference materials for the 11th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. The financial data presented covers the 11th fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG) is a Japanese bank holding company operating a comprehensive financial services group including banking, trust banking, and securities businesses. The group is in the final year of its "Transformation Program" and has launched a new medium-term plan titled "One MIZUHO New Frontier Plan."

Key Financial Metrics (Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013)

Material Changes and Operational Highlights

• Profitability Improvement: Consolidated net business profits increased year-on-year, driven by expense reductions, improved profits from Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (MHSC), and increased income from overseas customer groups, particularly in Asia.
• Securities Merger: A new MHSC was launched in January 2013 through the merger of Mizuho Securities and Mizuho Investors Securities. MHSC returned to profitability with a consolidated net profit of JPY 28.6 billion.
• Structural Reorganization: The group implemented a "substantive one bank structure" in April 2012. In April 2013, MHSC became a directly-held subsidiary of MHFG. A merger between Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Corporate Bank is scheduled for July 2013.
• Capital Management: The group maintains a disciplined capital management policy. The Total Capital Ratio under Basel III standards was 14.18% as of March 31, 2013.
• Stock Impairment: Net losses related to stocks were recorded due to impairment losses reflecting a decline in stock prices.

Guidance, Outlook, and Governance Proposals

Outlook and Strategy: The group has initiated the "One MIZUHO New Frontier Plan" for the three years starting fiscal 2013. Key strategies include strengthening integrated financial services, accelerating globalization (specifically "Mizuho Means Asia"), and building strong financial foundations to meet new capital regulations (Basel III/G-SIFIs).

Shareholder Proposals: The Board of Directors opposes nine shareholder proposals (Proposals 6-14) regarding compensation caps, specific financing mandates (e.g., security cameras in trains), voting rights procedures, and disclosure requirements. The Board maintains that current governance and disclosure practices are appropriate.

Corporate Actions:

• Preferred Stock Acquisition: The company proposes to acquire all 36,690,000 shares of Thirteenth Series Class XIII Preferred Stock on July 11, 2013, at JPY 1,008.384 per share (Total: approx. JPY 37 billion).
• Articles of Incorporation: Amendments are proposed to introduce new classes of preferred stock (Classes XIV, XV, XVI) with loss-absorption clauses to comply with Basel III requirements.
• Director Appointments: Nine directors and one corporate auditor are proposed for appointment.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Merger Timeline: Verify the regulatory approval status and expected closing date for the July 2013 merger between Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Corporate Bank.
• Preferred Stock Redemption: Confirm the execution of the JPY 37 billion acquisition of Class XIII Preferred Stock and its impact on capital structure.
• Basel III Compliance: Review the specific terms of the new preferred stock classes (XIV-XVI) to understand the loss-absorption triggers and conversion mechanics.
• Asset Quality: Monitor the Non-Performing Loan ratio (currently 1.71%) and credit-related costs, which worsened year-on-year due to conservative estimations.
• Securities Performance: Track the integration progress and profitability of the newly merged Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.