Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 13F-HR filing reports the U.S. equity holdings of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. as of the period ended December 31, 2011. The report was signed by Tetsuo Iimori, Executive Officer and General Manager of Corporate Planning, on January 31, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document discloses specific investment holdings rather than the issuer's operational financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The reported metrics are limited to the value and quantity of securities held:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $548,210 (in thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
Specific Holdings Reported:
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. (Common) | 546,748 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. (Common) | 1,462 | 6,000 | 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
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the reporting manager's business operations. It strictly lists securities held with voting authority.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total reported value of $548.2 million against the sum of the two listed positions (BlackRock and CME Group).
- Confirm that the "Sole" voting authority designation applies to both holdings, indicating no shared or none voting rights.
- Note that this report covers only U.S. equity holdings and does not reflect Mizuho Financial Group's global balance sheet or non-U.S. investments.