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 quarter ended March 31, 2013, and was signed on April 26, 2013, by Hidekatsu Take, 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, or cash flow.
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $789,820 (in thousands)
- Number of Holdings Reported: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. (COM) | 787,976 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. (COM) | 1,844 | 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. The filing states that all information is true, correct, and complete as of the signing date.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total value of $789.8 million represents only a subset of Mizuho's total global portfolio, as 13F reports only U.S. equity holdings.
- Confirm the concentration risk, as BlackRock Inc. accounts for approximately 99.8% of the reported value.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if these positions were maintained, increased, or liquidated in the following quarter.