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 October 2022

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.

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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: October 5, 2022
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
By:	/s/ Makoto Umemiya
Name:	Makoto Umemiya
Title:	Deputy President & Senior Executive Officer / Group CFO

October 5, 2022

To whom it may concern:

Company Name:	Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Representative:	Masahiro Kihara, President & Group CEO
Head Office:	1-5-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Stock Code Number:	8411
	(Tokyo Stock Exchange (Prime Market))

Regarding News Reports

Today some media carried reports referring that Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. invest in Rakuten Securities, Inc.. However, we have made no announcement in this regard.

While we are discussing various alliance opportunities with Rakuten group including an investment into Rakuten Securities, Inc. by Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd., no formal decision has been made at this moment. We will promptly announce when we decide what to disclose.