Mizuho Financial Group director awarded phantom stock
Hitomi Makoto reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hitomi Makoto reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Mizuho Financial Group director Hitomi Makoto received two equity-linked awards tied to common stock. One grant covers 3,680 phantom stock units that vest in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027. A second award of 1,440 phantom stock units – Retirement is fully vested on grant and settles upon retirement. Each phantom unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, payable in cash or stock at the company’s election. Makoto also indirectly holds 619.317 common shares through an ESOP account as of June 30, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 5,120 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Hitomi Makoto
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units F2, F3 | 3,680 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units - Retirement F2, F4 | 1,440 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 3,680 contracts (Direct);
Phantom Stock Units - Retirement — 3,460 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 619.317 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 (installment vesting): 3680.0000 units
Phantom stock units granted (retirement): 1440.0000 units
Phantom units outstanding after grant (installment award): 3680.0000 units
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Phantom stock units granted (installment vesting)
3680.0000 units
Grant of Phantom Stock Units vesting in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027
Phantom stock units granted (retirement)
1440.0000 units
Grant of Phantom Stock Units - Retirement, fully vested on grant and settling at retirement
Phantom units outstanding after grant (installment award)
3680.0000 units
Total Phantom Stock Units of this award following the July 24, 2026 transaction
Phantom units outstanding after grant (retirement award)
3460.0000 units
Total Phantom Stock Units - Retirement following the July 24, 2026 transaction
Indirect ESOP common shares
619.3170 shares
Common Stock held indirectly by ESOP account as of June 30, 2026
Vesting start date for installment units
July 1, 2027
First vesting date for the 3,680 Phantom Stock Units award
ESOP holdings reference date
June 30, 2026
Date as of which ESOP common stock holdings are reported
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, contingent right, vest, +1 more
5 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Each phantom stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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 financial
"Represents the number of shares in the Reporting Person's Employee Stock Ownership Plan"
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a company-run program that gives workers ownership stakes by allocating or letting them buy company shares, often through a retirement-style account. For investors, ESOPs matter because they align employees’ incentives with company performance—like turning staff into shareholders—which can boost productivity and long-term value but may also concentrate employee retirement savings in company stock, affecting financial risk and share demand.
contingent right financial
"Each phantom stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
vest financial
"These phantom stock units vest in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
settle financial
"settled in cash or common stock upon settlement at the Issuer's election"
FAQ
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What did Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) director Hitomi Makoto receive in this Form 4?
Hitomi Makoto received two phantom stock unit awards tied to Mizuho common stock, plus reported indirect holdings through an ESOP. The awards increase equity-linked compensation without a reported open-market share purchase or sale.
How many phantom stock units were granted to Hitomi Makoto by MFG?
Makoto was granted 3,680 phantom stock units and 1,440 phantom stock units – Retirement. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Mizuho common stock, settled in cash or stock at the company’s election.
What are the vesting terms of the new phantom stock units at Mizuho Financial Group (MFG)?
The 3,680 phantom stock units vest in three equal installments beginning on July 1, 2027. The 1,440 retirement-designated units are fully vested upon grant and settle when Hitomi Makoto retires from Mizuho.
How are the MFG phantom stock units settled for Hitomi Makoto?
Each phantom stock unit gives Makoto a contingent right to one share of Mizuho common stock. Upon settlement, the company may deliver either cash or common stock, at its own election.
What common stock holdings does Hitomi Makoto report in Mizuho Financial Group (MFG)?
Makoto reports indirect ownership of 619.317 common shares through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account. These ESOP shares are stated as of June 30, 2026 and are separate from the phantom stock unit awards.
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