Mizuho's statements contained in this web site are forward-looking, subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially includes, but are not limited to, changes in overall economic conditions, changes in market rates of interest, further declines in the value of equity securities or real estate in Japan, further deterioration of the quality of loans to certain industry sectors in Japan and the effect of new legislation or government directives.
