Edgar Filing: MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

Corporate Communications Division

Public Relations Department

Tel: 81-3-5224-2026

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 January 2017

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)

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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: January 18, 2017

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

By:		/s/ Koichi Iida
Name:		Koichi Iida
Title:		Managing Executive Officer / Group CFO

Jan 18, 2017

To whom it may concern:


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

Regarding Today’s News Report

Certain media carried reports today referring to Trust & Custody Services Bank, Ltd., which is a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. However, we have made no announcement in this regard.

While we are considering various measures in light of improving group management efficiency, no formal decision has been made at this moment, including this matter.