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, 2012, and was signed by Tatsufumi Sakai on October 31, 2012.
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 Value of Reported Holdings: $548,653,000
- Number of Holdings Reported: 2
- Number of Other Included Managers: 0
Specific holdings disclosed are:
| Issuer | Value ($000s) | Shares | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. | 546,933 | 3,067,485 | Sole |
| CME Group Inc. | 1,720 | 30,028 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide data for the prior comparable period; therefore, material changes in holdings or values 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, outlook, risk factors, or commentary on the reporting manager's financial condition. The filing text does not provide a clear value for these items.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify if the reported holdings represent the entirety of Mizuho's U.S. equity positions or only a subset managed by this specific division.
- Confirm the valuation date of the holdings to ensure alignment with the September 30, 2012 period end.
- Note that this report reflects investment positions held by Mizuho, not the operating results or debt levels of Mizuho Financial Group itself.