Mizuho executive reports stock and phantom units

Mizuho Financial Group Chief Human Resources Officer Hitomi Makoto has reported her initial equity and phantom unit holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mizuho Financial Group Chief Human Resources Officer Hitomi Makoto has reported her initial equity and phantom unit holdings. She directly holds 3,870 shares of Common Stock and indirectly holds 446.439 shares of Common Stock through an ESOP.

She also holds phantom stock units tied to Common Stock. Fully vested “Phantom Stock Units - Retirement” cover 2,020 underlying shares and settle upon her retirement. An additional 3,336 phantom stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2026, with each unit representing a right to one share settled in cash or stock at the issuer’s election.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Hitomi Makoto

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Phantom Stock Units - Retirement	--	--	--
holding	Phantom Stock Units	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units - Retirement — 2,020 contracts (Direct); Phantom Stock Units — 3,336 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 3,870 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 446.439 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. These phantom stock units are fully vested and settle upon the Reporting Person's retirement from the Company.
2. F2. Each phantom stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer Common Stock, which will be settled in cash or common stock upon settlement at the Issuer's election.
3. F3. These phantom stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2026.

FAQ

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What does the Mizuho (MFG) Form 3 filing show for Hitomi Makoto?

The Form 3 shows Chief Human Resources Officer Hitomi Makoto’s starting ownership in Mizuho. It details her direct and indirect Common Stock holdings plus phantom stock units that are either fully vested or scheduled to vest over time.

How many Mizuho (MFG) common shares does Hitomi Makoto directly and indirectly hold?

Hitomi Makoto directly holds 3,870 shares of Mizuho Common Stock. She also has 446.439 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, providing both personal and plan-based exposure to the company’s equity according to the reported ownership.

What are Hitomi Makoto’s phantom stock units reported in the Mizuho (MFG) Form 3?

She holds “Phantom Stock Units - Retirement” covering 2,020 underlying Common shares, fully vested and settling at retirement. She also has 3,336 phantom stock units that vest in three equal annual installments, providing additional contingent equity-based compensation.

How do the Mizuho (MFG) phantom stock units settle for Hitomi Makoto?

Each phantom stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Mizuho Common share. Upon settlement, the issuer may choose to deliver either cash or Common Stock, giving flexibility in how the benefit is ultimately paid.

When do Hitomi Makoto’s unvested Mizuho (MFG) phantom stock units begin vesting?

The unvested phantom stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2026. This structure gradually delivers additional equity-linked compensation as long as the vesting conditions continue to be met over the installment schedule.

What does “Phantom Stock Units - Retirement” mean in the Mizuho (MFG) filing?

“Phantom Stock Units - Retirement” are fully vested units tied to 2,020 underlying Common shares. They settle when Hitomi Makoto retires from the company, providing deferred, stock-linked compensation aligned with her long-term service.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/18/2026 - 07:00 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hitomi Makoto

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

1-5-5 OTEMACHI, CHIYODA-KU

(Street)

TOKYO JAPAN 100-8176

(City) (State) (Zip)

JAPAN

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC [ MFG ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Human Resources Officer

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	3,870	D
Common Stock	446.439	I	By ESOP

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units - Retirement	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	2,020	(2)	D
Phantom Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	3,336	(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These phantom stock units are fully vested and settle upon the Reporting Person's retirement from the Company.

2. Each phantom stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer Common Stock, which will be settled in cash or common stock upon settlement at the Issuer's election.

3. These phantom stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2026.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney.

	/s/ Yuki Nishii, as Attorney-In-Fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)