Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.TSE: 8411

Notice Regarding Media Articles

· Issued by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

May 17, 2026

Company Name : Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Representative : Masahiro Kihara, President and Group CEO

Head Office : 1-5-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Code Number : 8411 (Prime Market of Tokyo Stock Exchange)

Notice Regarding Media Articles

Some media outlets carried reports today about our investment in Rakuten Bank, Ltd. However, this information was not announced by our company. We will disclose any pertinent information in a timely and appropriate manner once a decision is made on the disclosure of such information.

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