Mizuho FinancialGroup Inc. issued three U.S. dollar senior unsecured notes, Standard& Poor's Ratings Services said April 6.

The bank issued US$1.75 billion of 2.632% bonds due April 12,2021, US$1.75 billion of 3.477% bonds due April 12, 2026, and US$500 million floatingcoupon bonds due April 12, 2021.

The notes will likely qualify as having total loss-absorbingcapacity when Japanese regulations on TLAC requirements become effective.

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