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This year's Board of Directors resolution decided to expand the buyback framework and period, and to increase the purchase amount, balancing capital strength and growth investments. The buyback period has been extended from May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and the scheduled cancellation date has been changed to October 23. These measures aim to enhance shareholder return and improve capital efficiency.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe decision to conduct share buybacks and cancellations will help suppress share dilution and enhance shareholder value. The strengthened capital policy aims to balance financial stability and the promotion of growth investments. Going forward, based on market trends and performance, flexible capital policies will be implemented, and shareholder returns are expected to be continuously enhanced.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total amount of share buyback: 200 billion yen (upper limit) (Newly added amount)\nBuyback period: From May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (Period extension)\nScheduled cancellation date: October 23, 2026 (Date changed)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#MizuhoFinancialGroup, #IRRelated, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total amount of share buyback: 200 billion yen (upper limit)\nBuyback period: From May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026\nScheduled cancellation date: October 23, 2026","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Mizuho Financial Group\u3011Decision to Change Share Buyback and Cancellation\uff5cJuly 2026","jir_meta_description":"Mizuho Financial Group has decided to expand the share buyback framework, prolong the period, and change the scheduled cancellation date, strengthening its capital policy. 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