Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) reports progress on JPY 150B buyback plan

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its board of directors. Between November 17 and November 30, 2025, the company repurchased 7,226,900 shares of common stock for a total of JPY 32,636,803,200 through market purchases under a discretionary dealing contract.

The program was approved on November 14, 2025 and permits buybacks 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. The latest disclosure shows how much of this authorization has been used so far.

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Equity Capital Markets Analyst

SMFG is steadily executing a modest, board-approved share repurchase program.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is updating investors on execution of a previously approved buyback. Under a board resolution dated November 14, 2025, it may repurchase up to 50,000,000 common shares, or 1.3% of issued shares excluding treasury stock, for up to JPY 150,000,000,000 through January 31, 2026.

As of November 30, 2025, the company has repurchased 7,226,900 shares for a total of JPY 32,636,803,200 via market purchases under a discretionary dealing contract. This indicates only a portion of the authorized volume and budget has been used so far, leaving room for additional repurchases within the approved limits.

The update is primarily informational, confirming that the program is active and progressing under the stated cap on shares and aggregate amount. Future disclosures in company filings may detail any further utilization of the remaining authorization through January 31, 2026.

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 December 2025

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: December 1, 2025

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, December 1, 2025 — 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:		7,226,900 shares
		3.		Aggregate amount repurchased:		JPY 32,636,803,200
		4.		Repurchase period:		From November 17, 2025 to November 30, 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 November 30, 2025
		Aggregate number of shares repurchased:				7,226,900 shares
		Aggregate amount repurchased:				JPY 32,636,803,200

FAQ

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

SMFG announced the progress of its share repurchase program authorized under its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act. The update details how many shares have been bought back so far, the total amount spent, and the approved limits of the program.

How many shares has SMFG repurchased so far under the current buyback program?

Between November 17, 2025 and November 30, 2025, SMFG repurchased an aggregate of 7,226,900 shares of its common stock through market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract.

What is the total amount SMFG has spent on share repurchases to date?

As of November 30, 2025, SMFG has spent an aggregate of JPY 32,636,803,200 on repurchasing its own common shares under this authorization.

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

The board resolution from November 14, 2025 authorizes SMFG to repurchase up to 50,000,000 shares of common stock, equivalent to 1.3% of the number of shares issued excluding treasury stock, for a total of up to JPY 150,000,000,000.

Over what period can SMFG conduct this share repurchase program?

The repurchase period runs from November 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The disclosed purchases of 7,226,900 shares and JPY 32,636,803,200 in spending cover the portion executed through November 30, 2025.

How is SMFG conducting its share repurchases?

SMFG is conducting the buybacks as market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding the repurchase of its own shares. This approach allows purchases to be executed in the open market within the board-approved limits.