Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) director Tsukioka details phantom units and ESOP shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mizuho Financial Group director Tsukioka Takashi has filed an initial Form 3 reporting his equity-related holdings. He holds fully vested phantom stock units tied to 6,330 shares of common stock that will settle upon retirement, in cash or stock at the company’s election. He also reports 2,538.463 shares of common stock held indirectly through an ESOP, reflecting his current beneficial interests rather than any new buy or sell transaction.

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^*

Tsukioka Takashi

(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)

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

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	2,538.463	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	6,330	(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.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney.

	/s/ Yuki Nishii, as Attorney-In-Fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) disclose in this Form 3 for Tsukioka Takashi?

The Form 3 reports Tsukioka Takashi’s existing equity interests in Mizuho Financial Group. It shows 6,330 phantom stock units linked to common stock and 2,538.463 common shares held indirectly via an ESOP, without indicating any new purchase or sale.

How many phantom stock units does Tsukioka Takashi report for Mizuho Financial Group (MFG)?

He reports phantom stock units tied to 6,330 shares of Mizuho common stock. These units are fully vested and will settle upon his retirement, with the company choosing whether settlement occurs in cash or common stock at that time.

How are Tsukioka Takashi’s phantom stock units in Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) settled?

Each phantom stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock. Upon settlement at retirement, Mizuho can elect to deliver either cash or common stock, giving the company flexibility in how it fulfills the obligation.

What indirect common stock holdings does Tsukioka Takashi report in Mizuho Financial Group (MFG)?

He reports 2,538.463 shares of Mizuho common stock held indirectly through an ESOP. This reflects ownership via an employee stock ownership plan, categorized as indirect ownership rather than shares held directly in his own name.

Does this Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) Form 3 show any insider buying or selling?

No, the Form 3 describes holdings rather than transactions. It lists Tsukioka Takashi’s vested phantom stock units and ESOP common shares, with transaction codes and summaries indicating holdings only and no reported buys or sells on the transaction date.