SEC Form 4 · accession 0001193125-26-318619
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC · MFG
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Makoto Hitomi
Director
Period of report
Jul 24, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Jul 28, 2026 · 6:00 am EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0001335730
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common StockF1 | holding | — | — | — | 619 | I | By ESOP |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Stock UnitsF2,F3 | — | Jul 24, 2026 | A | 3,680 | A | — | — | Common Stock | 3,680 | 3,680 | D |
| Phantom Stock Units - RetirementF2,F4 | — | Jul 24, 2026 | A | 1,440 | A | — | — | Common Stock | 1,440 | 3,460 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1Represents the number of shares in the Reporting Person's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") account as of June 30, 2026.
- F2Each 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.
- F3These phantom stock units vest in three equal installments beginning July 1, 2027.
- F4These phantom stock units are fully vested upon grant and settle upon the Reporting Person's retirement from the Issuer.