Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces changes in the directors of the following entities within the Group :
[Mizuho Bank, Ltd.(MHBK)]
The appointment of Mr. Yukio Machida as director is subject to approval at the general meeting of shareholders of MHBK to be held on April 25, 2014.
Mr. Machida qualifies as an "outside director" under the Company Law of Japan.
[Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.(MHTB)]
The appointment of Mr. Eiji Ogawa as director is subject to approval at the general meeting of shareholders of MHTB to be held on April 25, 2014.
Mr. Ogawa qualifies as an "outside director" under the Company Law of Japan.