To whom it may concern

January 20, 2012

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

Re: Management Changes for the Mizuho Financial Group

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces changes in the directors, corporate auditor and executive officers (including changes in their areas of responsibility) of the following entities within the Group :

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.