February 28, 2003
Mizuho Holdings, Inc.
As already announced in its announcement, on January 14, 2003, "Schedule of the stock-for-stock exchange between Mizuho Holdings, Inc. and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. and schedule of the listing application of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc." Mizuho Holdings, Inc. ("MHHD") will delist its common stock prior to the proposed stock-for-stock exchange ("kabushiki-kokan") between MHHD and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc ("MHFG"). Detailed timetable is as follows.
| At the close of business, Tuesday, March 4, 2003 |
Last trading day and delisting day of MHHD's common stock on London Stock Exchange |
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| Wednesday, March 5, 2003 | Last trading day of MHHD's common stock on TSE and OSE |
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| At the close of business, Thursday, March 6, 2003 |
Delisting day of MHHD's common stock on TSE and OSE |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2003 | Date of stock-for-stock exchange Listing day of MHFG's common stock on TSE and OSE |