Mizuho Financial Group repurchases ¥31bn in common stock

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG) repurchased 5,894,100 shares of its common stock, totaling ¥31,030,305,500, between November 17 and November 30, 2025. This buyback was executed through a market purchase utilizing a trust method, as part of a program initiated under the provisions of the Companies Act of Japan.

The repurchase is aligned with a board of directors resolution from November 14, 2025, which authorized the repurchase of up to 60,000,000 shares, representing 2.4% of total outstanding shares excluding treasury stock as of September 30, 2025. The maximum aggregate repurchase price for this program is set at ¥200,000,000,000.

The overall repurchase period for this program extends from November 17, 2025, to February 28, 2026. As of November 30, 2025, the aggregate shares repurchased under this resolution stand at 5,894,100 shares, with an aggregate amount of ¥31,030,305,500.