Regarding your inquiry, we would like to respond as follows.

Due to confidentiality obligations, we cannot respond to questions regarding individual transactions.

We recognize that business activities in conflict-affected areas carry a heightened risk of serious impacts on human rights issues. Accordingly, we are strengthening our due diligence, taking into account Mizuho’s Human Rights Policy, which is aligned with the International Bill of Human Rights and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, as well as sanctions measures imposed by relevant countries.

In particular, we have established a financing and investment policy concerning human rights violations in conflict affected areas. When providing financing or investment for businesses operating in such areas, we confirm whether there are any adverse impacts on human rights and conduct careful deliberation before proceeding…