Form 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 2019

Commission File Number 001-33098

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

5-5, Otemachi 1-chome

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8176

Japan

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒    Form 40-F  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  ☐    No  ☒

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-                    .

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:   February 22, 2019
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
By:  

/s/ Makoto Umemiya

Name:   Makoto Umemiya
Title:   Managing Executive Officer / Group CFO

Feb 22, 2019

To whom it may concern:

 

      Company Name:    Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
           Representative:    Tatsufumi Sakai
         President and Group CEO
      Head Office:    1-5-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
      Code Number:    8411 (Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st Section)

Regarding News Reports on our company

The Nikkei carried reports from yesterday to today referring to leasing business related to our company. However, we have made no announcement in this regard.

While we are discussing various matters with IBJ Leasing Company, Limited, no formal decision has been made at this moment, including this matter. We promptly announce when we decide what to disclose.

 

  

Contact:

   

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

Corporate Communications Department

Tel: 81-3-5224-2026