Mizuho Financial delays cancellation of repurchased shares to Oct. 23 - MFG News | RalliesMizuho Financial delays cancellation of repurchased shares to Oct. 23
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MFG• Buyback expanded and cancellation date moved
- Mizuho Financial Group expanded its common-share buyback to 35,000,000 shares from 25,000,000, raising the cap to 1.4% from 1%.
- Repurchase budget doubled to JPY 200 billion from JPY 100 billion; repurchase window extended to Sept. 30, 2026 from Aug. 31, 2026.
- Buyback remains a market purchase using a trust method.
- Planned cancellation covers all shares repurchased under the program; scheduled cancellation date moved to Oct. 23, 2026 from Sept. 24, 2026.
- Shares outstanding excluding treasury stock totaled 2,442,831,994 as of June 30, 2026; treasury stock stood at 9,294,931.