Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. reiterate its deepest apology to all concerned for the inconvenience in related to the input mistake by placing order on shares of J-COM Co., Ltd.(code number: 2462) this morning, although it has made all its effort for the problem.

We deeply regret having caused the issue and keep on investigating the source of the problem. We are working hard to prevent the fail on the settlement, in cooperation with Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Mizuho Financial Group would support Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. as before, and undertake any assistance to the company. We also believe that there must be no problem conducting its business as before.