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 December 31, 2010, and was signed on February 10, 2011, by Daisaku Abe, Managing Executive Officer.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the manager's U.S. equity holdings rather than the company's own financial performance. Key metrics from the report include:
- Total Reported Value: $586,532 (in thousands)
- Number of Holdings: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
Specific holdings reported are:
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. (COM) | 584,601 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. (COM) | 1,931 | 6,000 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period; therefore, material changes in holdings or value cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management guidance, outlook, commentary, or risk factors regarding the reporting manager's operations. The filing states that all information is true, correct, and complete, and that the signatory is authorized to submit the report.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify if the reported holdings represent the entirety of Mizuho Financial Group's U.S. equity positions or only a specific portfolio segment.
- Confirm the valuation date of the holdings (December 31, 2010) against current market prices to assess current exposure.
- Note that the vast majority of the reported value ($584.6 million) is concentrated in a single position: BlackRock Inc.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if these positions were maintained, increased, or liquidated in the following quarter.