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 September 30, 2011, and was signed by Tetsuo Iimori, Executive Officer and General Manager of Corporate Planning, on October 31, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the aggregate value of reportable U.S. equity securities held by the manager. It does not report Mizuho's own corporate financial performance (revenue, profit, or cash flow).
- Total Reportable Holdings Value: $455,496,000
- Number of Holdings Reported: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
| Issuer | Security Type | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. | Common Stock | 3,067,485 | 454,018 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. | Common Stock | 6,000 | 1,478 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter or year. Consequently, material changes in holdings or values versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory reports of holdings and do not contain management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, or commentary on contingencies. No unusual items were disclosed in this specific filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total value of $455.5 million represents only U.S. equity securities, excluding derivatives, foreign stocks, or cash positions.
- Confirm that the 3,067,485 shares of BlackRock Inc. represent the sole voting authority held by Mizuho for this position.
- Note that this report reflects holdings as of September 30, 2011, and does not reflect subsequent trading activity.