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The acquisition period is extended until March 31, 2026, and the scheduled cancellation date changed to April 22, 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nMizuho Financial Group, Inc. has resolved to expand the share buyback limit, extend the acquisition period, and increase the total acquisition amount as part of its capital policy aiming to balance capital enhancement, growth investment, and shareholder returns. The number of shares to be acquired has increased to 65 million shares (upper limit), and the total acquisition amount is set at 300 billion yen (upper limit). The acquisition method will be market purchase through a trust scheme, and the acquisition period has been extended to March 31, 2026.\n\n### Changes to Share Cancellation and Shareholder Return Policy\nAll acquired treasury shares are scheduled to be cancelled, with the scheduled cancellation date changed to April 22, 2026. The shareholder return policy involves progressive per-share dividend increases and flexible share buybacks, targeting a total return ratio of 50% or more. The policy aims to improve capital efficiency by considering business performance, capital condition, stock price levels, and growth investment opportunities.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares to be acquired: 65,000,000 shares (upper limit) (Increase from previously 60,000,000 shares)\nTotal acquisition amount: 300 billion yen (upper limit) (Increase of 100 billion yen from previously 200 billion yen)\nAcquisition period: November 17, 2025 to March 31, 2026 (Extended from previously February 28, 2026)\nScheduled cancellation date: April 22, 2026 (Changed from previously March 23, 2026)\nTotal number of issued shares (excluding treasury stock): 2,470,172,294 shares (Unknown)\nNumber of treasury shares: 19,676,300 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#MizuhoFinancialGroup, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total number of shares to be acquired: 65,000,000 shares (upper limit)\nTotal acquisition amount: 300 billion yen (upper limit)\nScheduled cancellation date: April 22, 2026","jir_meta_title":"Mizuho FG Expands Share Buyback Limit to 65 Million Shares and 300 Billion Yen, Extends Acquisition Period","jir_meta_description":"Mizuho Financial Group has expanded its share buyback limit from 60 million shares to 65 million shares, increased the total acquisition amount to 300 billion yen, and extended the acquisition period until March 31, 2026. 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