Mizuho Leasing Company Reports Major Shareholder Changes Post Capital Deal

TOKYO, Jun 25 (Pulse News Wire) – Mizuho Leasing Company,limited (8425.T) reported significant changes in its shareholder structure following a capital deal completed on May 14, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, Mizuho Financial Group held 23.62% of the voting rights, making it the largest shareholder.

Additionally, Marubeni Corporation owned 20.03% of the voting rights. The company highlighted that despite the reduction in Mizuho Financial Group's voting rights to 14.91% post-share transfer, it remains within the scope of equity method accounting due to ongoing strategic partnerships. Meanwhile, the issuance of non-voting preference shares through a private placement will maintain Mizuho Financial Group’s overall holding ratio at previous levels.

Mizuho Leasing continues to operate independently while leveraging synergies from its relationships with key stakeholders. The firm ensures fair dealings with all trading partners, maintaining operational autonomy without dependency on major shareholders. Five out of twelve directors, exceeding one-third, are independent external directors, ensuring robust governance mechanisms.