Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) reports ¥88.7B repurchased in ongoing buyback

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program authorized under its Articles of Incorporation and the Companies Act. During the period from December 1 to December 31, 2025, the company repurchased 11,360,700 shares of its common stock for a total of JPY 56,029,009,300 through market purchases under a discretionary dealing contract. This activity is part of a Board-approved program (resolved November 14, 2025) allowing the repurchase of up to 50,000,000 shares, equivalent to 1.3% of shares issued (excluding treasury stock), for up to JPY 150,000,000,000 during the period from November 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the company had repurchased a cumulative 18,587,600 shares for JPY 88,665,812,500 under this authorization.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January 2026

Commission File Number 001-34919

SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1-2, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROSPECTUS FORMING A PART OF SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.’S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-276219) AND TO BE A PART OF SUCH PROSPECTUS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
		By:		/s/ Jun Okahashi
				Name:		Jun Okahashi
				Title:		Executive Officer & General Manager, Financial Accounting Dept

Date: January 5, 2026

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

Notice regarding Progress of Repurchase of Own Shares

(Repurchase of Own Shares under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation

pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act)

		Tokyo, January 5, 2026 — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (President and Group CEO: Toru Nakashima) hereby announces the progress of the repurchase of its own shares under Article 8 of its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act, as follows:
		1.		Type of shares repurchased:		Common stock
		2.		Aggregate number of shares repurchased:		11,360,700 shares
		3.		Aggregate amount repurchased:		JPY 56,029,009,300
		4.		Repurchase period:		From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 (on a contract basis)
		5.		Repurchase method:		Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares
(Reference)
1.		Outline of the resolution of the meeting of the Board of Directors regarding the repurchase (November 14, 2025)
		(1)		Type of shares to be repurchased:		Common stock
		(2)		Aggregate number of shares to be repurchased:		Up to 50,000,000 shares (Equivalent to 1.3% of the number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock))
		(3)		Aggregate amount to be repurchased:		Up to JPY 150,000,000,000
		(4)		Repurchase period:		From November 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026
		(5)		Repurchase method:		Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares
2.		Aggregate number of shares and amount repurchased pursuant to the above resolution as of December 31, 2025
		Aggregate number of shares repurchased:				18,587,600 shares
		Aggregate amount repurchased:				JPY 88,665,812,500

FAQ

What did Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) disclose in this January 2026 report?

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. disclosed the progress of its share repurchase program, including how many common shares it bought back, the total purchase amount in yen, and the authorized limits approved by its Board of Directors.

How many SMFG shares were repurchased in December 2025?

From December 1 to December 31, 2025, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. repurchased 11,360,700 common shares for a total consideration of JPY 56,029,009,300 through market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract.

What are the total shares and amount SMFG has repurchased so far under this program?

As of December 31, 2025, under the Board-authorized repurchase program, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. had repurchased an aggregate 18,587,600 shares for a total of JPY 88,665,812,500.

What are the maximum limits of SMFG's current share repurchase authorization?

The Board resolution dated November 14, 2025 authorizes Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. to repurchase up to 50,000,000 common shares, equivalent to 1.3% of issued shares (excluding treasury stock), for up to JPY 150,000,000,000.

Over what period can SMFG conduct this share repurchase program?

The repurchase period authorized by the Board of Directors runs from November 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026, during which Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. may conduct market purchases of its own common stock.

How is SMFG executing its share repurchases?

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. is executing the repurchases of its own common stock through market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares.