Sumitomo Mitsui approves buyback of up to ¥220B

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) said its board resolved to repurchase up to 85,000,000 common shares, equal to 1.1% of shares issued excluding treasury stock, for up to JPY 220,000,000,000.

The repurchase period runs from November 16, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with market purchases under a discretionary dealing contract. SMFG resolved to cancel all shares repurchased under the program, with cancellation scheduled for March 19, 2027. The actual cancellation count will be announced after repurchases are completed.

Filing Explained

The 6-K is incorporated by reference into SMFG’s Form F-3 prospectus from November 13, 2026, unless later filings or reports supersede it.

Key Figures

Maximum shares to repurchase: Up to 85,000,000 common shares Maximum repurchase amount: Up to JPY 220,000,000,000 Share of shares issued excluding treasury stock: 1.1% +4 more

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Maximum shares to repurchase Up to 85,000,000 common shares Board-resolved repurchase program

Maximum repurchase amount Up to JPY 220,000,000,000 Board-resolved repurchase program

Share of shares issued excluding treasury stock 1.1% Repurchase program limit

Repurchase period November 16, 2026, to February 28, 2027 Scheduled period for market purchases

Scheduled cancellation date March 19, 2027 Cancellation of shares repurchased under the program

Shares issued excluding treasury stock 7,582,003,610 shares As of October 31, 2026

Treasury stock 20,246,176 shares As of October 31, 2026

Key Terms

discretionary dealing contract, treasury stock, Articles of Incorporation, Companies Act

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discretionary dealing contract technical

"Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares"

treasury stock financial

"Number of treasury stock"

Treasury stock is shares that a company has bought back from the public and kept in its own control rather than retiring them. Think of it like a company holding its own tickets in a drawer: those shares no longer vote or receive dividends while held, but the company can reissue or retire them later; this reduces the number of shares available to outside investors and can boost per‑share earnings and influence ownership and stock price.

Articles of Incorporation regulatory

"under Article 8 of its Articles of Incorporation"

A formal legal document filed with a government authority that creates a corporation and sets its basic rules — for example the company name, business purpose, how many ownership shares can exist, and who can receive legal notices. It matters to investors because it defines ownership structure, voting rights, and limits on liability, shaping who controls the company and how future shares or dividends can affect an investor’s stake; think of it as the company’s birth certificate and rulebook.

Companies Act regulatory

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

Companies Act is the primary law that sets the rules for forming, running and winding up corporations, covering directors’ duties, shareholder rights, financial reporting, audits and insolvency. For investors it matters because those rules determine how transparent and accountable a company must be, what protections shareholders have, and how risks are managed—think of the Act as a rulebook and referee that helps ensure fair play and reliable information for investment decisions.

FAQ

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How large is SMFG's share repurchase program?

SMFG's board resolved to repurchase up to 85,000,000 common shares, equal to 1.1% of shares issued excluding treasury stock, for up to JPY 220,000,000,000.

When will SMFG repurchase and cancel shares?

The repurchase period runs from November 16, 2026, to February 28, 2027; cancellation of all shares repurchased is scheduled for March 19, 2027.

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

Date: November 13, 2026

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

Notice regarding Repurchase and Cancellation 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, and

Cancellation of Repurchased Shares pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act)

		Tokyo, November 13, 2026 — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (President and Group CEO: Toru Nakashima) hereby announces that its board of directors resolved to repurchase its own shares under Article 8 of its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act and cancel the repurchased shares pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act, as follows:
1.		Reason for the Repurchase of Own Shares
		We will proceed with a flexible repurchase of its own shares in order to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.
2.		Outline of the Repurchase
		(1)		Type of shares to be repurchased:		Common stock
		(2)		Aggregate number of shares to be repurchased:		Up to 85,000,000 shares (Equivalent to 1.1% of the number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock))
		(3)		Aggregate amount to be repurchased:		Up to JPY 220,000,000,000
		(4)		Repurchase period:		From November 16, 2026 to February 28, 2027
		(5)		Repurchase method:		Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares
3.		Outline of the Cancellation
		(1)		Type of shares to be cancelled:		Common stock
		(2)		Number of shares to be cancelled:		All of the shares repurchased as stated in 2 above
		(3)		Scheduled cancellation date:		March 19, 2027
		* The actual number of shares to be cancelled will be announced after completing the repurchase stated in 2 above.
(Reference) Treasury stock as of October 31, 2026:
		Number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock)				7,582,003,610 shares
		Number of treasury stock				20,246,176 shares