Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. [8411.T]
TOKYO, May 18 (Pulse News Wire) – Mizuho Financial Group,inc. (8411.T) denied reports published in the Yomiuri Shimbun yesterday regarding its investment in Rakuten Bank, Inc.
According to the company, the information reported was not disclosed by Mizuho but stems from a February 25, 2026 press release jointly issued by Rakuten Group, Inc. and Rakuten Bank concerning discussions toward potential collaboration.
Mizuho stated that while various considerations involving an investment in Rakuten Bank are being evaluated, no decisions have been finalized at this time. Should any significant developments warrant further disclosure, the company pledged to promptly announce such information.
Mizuho emphasized that ongoing deliberations encompass multiple scenarios, yet no concrete agreements have been reached thus far.
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