Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Share Repurchase and Cancellation

SEC Filing 6-K (0001193125-25-170897)

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) has completed the repurchase of its own shares as per the resolution of the board of directors meeting held on May 14, 2025. The repurchase involved 10,034,900 shares of common stock, amounting to JPY 36,577,183,500, and was conducted through market purchases from July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025. Additionally, SMFG has finalized the cancellation of 27,551,100 shares of common stock, which represents 0.7% of the total issued shares before cancellation. The cancellation is scheduled for August 20, 2025. This action is in line with the company's Articles of Incorporation and the Companies Act. The repurchase and cancellation are part of SMFG's strategic financial management to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.