Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG) awards phantom stock units to Group CDTO
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mizuho Financial Group executive Nobuhiro Kaminoyama received two equity-linked awards. He acquired 4,445 phantom stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, vesting in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027. He also acquired 610 fully vested retirement-linked phantom stock units, which settle upon his retirement, bringing this retirement-linked phantom stock position to 19,950 units. Separately, he indirectly holds 2,613.67 common shares through an ESOP account as of June 30, 2026. These transactions were not reported as pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Kaminoyama Nobuhiro
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units F2, F3 | 4,445 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units - Retirement F2, F4 | 610 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 4,445 shares (Direct);
Phantom Stock Units - Retirement — 19,950 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,613.67 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents the number of shares in the Reporting Person's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") account as of June 30, 2026.
- 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.
- F3. These phantom stock units vest in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027.
- F4. These phantom stock units are fully vested upon grant and settle upon the Reporting Person's retirement from the Issuer.
Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 4,445 units
Retirement-linked phantom units granted: 610 units
Retirement-linked phantom units after grant: 19,950 units
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5 metrics
Phantom stock units granted
4,445 units
Phantom Stock Units award acquired on July 24, 2026; vest in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027
Retirement-linked phantom units granted
610 units
Phantom Stock Units - Retirement acquired on July 24, 2026; fully vested upon grant and settle upon retirement
Retirement-linked phantom units after grant
19,950 units
Total shares following transaction for Phantom Stock Units - Retirement position
Indirect ESOP common shares
2,613.6700 shares
Common Stock held indirectly by ESOP as of June 30, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 plan status
false
Form-level checkbox indicates transactions were not under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"), contingent right, Rule 10b5-1
4 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Phantom Stock Units" and "Phantom Stock Units - Retirement""
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") financial
"Represents the number of shares in the Reporting Person's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") account"
contingent right financial
"Each phantom stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer Common Stock"
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"aff_10b5_one: false indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
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FAQ
What equity awards did Nobuhiro Kaminoyama receive from MFG on July 24, 2026?
On July 24, 2026, Nobuhiro Kaminoyama received 4,445 phantom stock units and 610 retirement-linked phantom stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one Mizuho common share, settled in cash or stock at the company’s election.
How do MFG phantom stock units granted to Kaminoyama convert into value?
Each phantom stock unit granted to Kaminoyama represents a contingent right to one share of Mizuho common stock. They will be settled in cash or common stock upon settlement, at the issuer’s election, rather than being traditional stock options.
When do Nobuhiro Kaminoyama’s 4,445 MFG phantom stock units vest?
The 4,445 phantom stock units vest in three equal installments beginning on July 1, 2027. This means portions of the award become non-forfeitable over time, subject to the vesting schedule described in the grant terms.
What are the terms of Kaminoyama’s 610 retirement-linked phantom stock units at MFG?
The 610 retirement-linked phantom stock units are fully vested upon grant and will settle when Kaminoyama retires from Mizuho. After this grant, his reported balance in this retirement-linked phantom stock category is 19,950 units.
Were Kaminoyama’s MFG phantom stock transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked as false, indicating these phantom stock unit acquisitions were not reported as made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.