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 May 2010
Commission File Number 001-33098
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
5-1, Marunouchi 2-chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8333
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 x 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 x
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: May 14, 2010 | ||
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Takeo Nakano | |
| Name: | Takeo Nakano | |
| Title: | Managing Executive Officer / CFO | |
May 14, 2010
To whom it may concern:
| Company Name: |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | |
| Representative: |
Takashi Tsukamoto President & CEO | |
| Head Office: |
2-5-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo | |
| Code Number: |
8411 (TSE 1st Sec., OSE 1st Sec.) |
Announcement regarding Filing of Shelf Registration Statement
in Japan for Future Equity Issuances
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (“MHFG”) hereby announces that its board of directors has resolved today to file a Shelf Registration Statement in Japan for the issuance of new shares as set forth below:
| 1. |
Type of Securities to be Offered | Common Stock of MHFG | ||
| 2. |
Planned Issuance Period |
Within one year commencing from the effective date of the Shelf Registration Statement (From May 22, 2010 until May 21, 2011) | ||
| 3. |
Offering Method |
Public Offering in Japan | ||
| 4. |
Planned Amount of Issuance | Up to JPY 800 billion | ||
| 5. |
Use of Proceeds |
To be invested in consolidated subsidiaries of MHFG |
| Contact: Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Corporate Communications Public Relations Office Tel: 81-3-5224-2026
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This document does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. This document is prepared for the sole purpose of publicly announcing that MHFG has resolved matters relating to the filing of shelf registration statement in Japan for future equity issuances, and not for the purpose of soliciting investment or engaging in any other similar activities within or outside Japan.
This document is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements, under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The securities referred to above will not be publicly offered or sold in the United States.
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