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Stock split share figures revised at Sumitomo Mitsui (NYSE: SMFG)

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. updated its share figures related to a previously announced stock split. Following the resolution of a restricted stock compensation grant, the total number of issued shares before the split was revised to 3,829,143,493 shares, with the same number added through the stock split. After the split, total issued shares are now 7,658,286,986 shares, while authorized shares remain 18,000,564,000 shares. All other conditions of the stock split and related matters are unchanged.

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Issued shares before split (revised) 3,829,143,493 shares Total number of issued shares before the stock split after revision
Shares increased by split (revised) 3,829,143,493 shares Number of shares added through the stock split after revision
Issued shares after split (revised) 7,658,286,986 shares Total number of issued shares following the stock split after revision
Authorized shares after split 18,000,564,000 shares Total number of authorized shares following the stock split
Issued shares before split (original) 3,827,498,140 shares Original total issued shares before stock split, pre-revision
Issued shares after split (original) 7,654,996,280 shares Original total issued shares after stock split, pre-revision
restricted stock compensation plan financial
"pursuant to its restricted stock compensation plan, the Board of Directors of SMFG resolved..."
stock split financial
"the number of shares to be increased as a result of the stock split will change."
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Change in Ratio of ADRs to Common Stock financial
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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 July 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 ☐  


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/ Kunihito Takaichi

    Name:   Kunihito Takaichi
    Title:   Executive Officer & General Manager,
Financial Accounting Dept.

Date: July 6, 2026


July 6, 2026

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

Modification of Disclosed Matters: Notice of Changes to Certain Share Figures Related to the Stock Split

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (“SMFG”, President and Group CEO: Toru Nakashima) announced that, pursuant to its restricted stock compensation plan, the Board of Directors of SMFG resolved at its meeting held on June 26, 2026 to issue shares of common stock of SMFG (the “Issuance of Shares”). Based on the resolution, the President and Group CEO, under authority delegated by the Board of Directors, determined to issue new shares on July 6, 2026.

Accordingly, SMFG hereby announces the following changes to the number of shares resulting from the stock split announced in the “Stock Split, Change in Ratio of ADRs to Common Stock, and Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation” dated May 13, 2026. There are no changes to the other conditions and matters relating to the stock split.

 

1.

Reason for revisions

The Issuance of Shares was resolved on July 6, 2026, and as the number of shares to be issued pursuant to the restricted stock compensation plan on July 24, 2026 has been finalized, the number of shares to be increased as a result of the stock split will change.

 

2.

Details of the Revisions (The underlined portions indicate the revisions.)

(Before revision)

 

  1.

Stock Split

 

  (3)

Increase in the number of shares due to the stock split

 

1)  Total number of issued shares before the stock split

   3,827,498,140 shares

2)  Number of shares to be increased by the stock split

   3,827,498,140 shares

3)  Total number of issued shares following the stock split

   7,654,996,280 shares

4)  Total number of authorized shares following the stock split

   18,000,564,000 shares

(After revision)

 

  1.

Stock Split

 

  (3)

Increase in the number of shares due to the stock split

 

1)  Total number of issued shares before the stock split

   3,829,143,493 shares

2)  Number of shares to be increased by the stock split

   3,829,143,493 shares

3)  Total number of issued shares following the stock split

   7,658,286,986 shares

4)  Total number of authorized shares following the stock split

   18,000,564,000 shares

FAQ

What change did Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) announce in this 6-K?

SMFG revised certain share figures tied to a previously announced stock split. The update reflects finalized restricted stock issuance, adjusting issued share counts before and after the split while leaving all other split conditions unchanged.

How many SMFG shares are issued after the revised stock split figures?

After the revision, SMFG’s total number of issued shares following the stock split is 7,658,286,986 shares. This replaces the previously disclosed post-split figure and reflects the finalized restricted stock compensation issuance.

What is the revised number of SMFG shares before the stock split?

The total number of issued shares before the stock split is now 3,829,143,493 shares. This updated figure incorporates shares issued under the restricted stock compensation plan that were not included in the earlier disclosure.

Did Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group change its authorized share count?

No, the total number of authorized shares following the stock split remains 18,000,564,000 shares. Only the issued share counts before and after the split were adjusted; authorized capital was left unchanged.

Why did SMFG revise the stock split share figures?

SMFG updated the stock split share figures because the number of shares to be issued under its restricted stock compensation plan was finalized. This changed the issued share count, which in turn adjusted the number of shares increased by the stock split.

Are any other terms of SMFG’s stock split affected by this revision?

No, there are no changes to other conditions or matters relating to the stock split. The revision is limited to the number of issued shares before and after the split, reflecting the finalized restricted stock issuance.