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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (SMFG) awards stock, auto-sells part

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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Senior Managing Corporate EO Kobayashi Takashi reported stock-based compensation activity. On July 24, 2026 he received 1,131 common shares, and on July 27, 2026 an additional 19,296 shares, both under stock compensation plans with no out-of-pocket cash payment. On July 27, 3,300 of those shares were automatically sold back to the issuer at $43.9900 per share under a pre-arranged trading plan, with the price translated from Japanese yen at Japanese Yen 1.00 = U.S. dollar 0.0061091.

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Insider Kobayashi Takashi
Role Senior Managing Corporate EO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F2 19,296 -- --
Disposition Common Stock F3 3,300 $43.99 $145K
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 1,131 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 91,989 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The Reporting Person acquired the shares under the Issuer's stock compensation plans on July 24, 2026. The Reporting Person did not make any out-of-pocket cash payment for the shares.
  2. F2. The Reporting Person acquired the shares under the Issuer's stock compensation plans when the performance conditions were certified on July 27, 2026. The Reporting Person did not make any out-of-pocket cash payment for the shares.
  3. F3. A portion of the shares acquired under the Issuer's stock compensation plan on July 27, 2026 was automatically sold on the same day in accordance with the pre-arranged trading plan under the Issuer's stock compensation plans. The purchase was made in Japanese Yen and the price was converted into U.S. dollars based on the foreign currency exchange rate as of July 27, 2026 (at Japanese Yen 1.00 = U.S. dollar 0.0061091).
Shares granted July 24, 2026 1,131 shares Common stock acquired under stock compensation plans on July 24, 2026
Shares granted July 27, 2026 19,296 shares Common stock acquired under stock compensation plans when performance conditions were certified
Shares sold to issuer 3,300 shares Portion of compensation shares automatically sold back to issuer on July 27, 2026
Sale price per share $43.9900 per share Price for 3,300 shares disposed to issuer on July 27, 2026
FX rate used Japanese Yen 1.00 = U.S. dollar 0.0061091 Conversion rate for translating yen purchase price into U.S. dollars on July 27, 2026
stock compensation plans financial
"The Reporting Person acquired the shares under the Issuer's stock compensation plans on July 24, 2026."
pre-arranged trading plan financial
"A portion of the shares ... was automatically sold on the same day in accordance with the pre-arranged trading plan"
A pre-arranged trading plan is a set of instructions created in advance that specifies how and when an investor will buy or sell securities. It helps ensure that trades are made in a planned, transparent way, reducing the risk of making impulsive decisions or trading based on inside information. This plan provides a clear structure, giving investors confidence that their trades follow their original intentions, even if market conditions change.
disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description":"Disposition to issuer""
foreign currency exchange rate financial
"the price was converted into U.S. dollars based on the foreign currency exchange rate as of July 27, 2026"
The foreign currency exchange rate is the price of one country’s money expressed in another country’s money — like a price tag that tells you how many units of one currency you get for one unit of another. Investors care because this rate changes the value of overseas sales, costs, assets and debts when converted back into their home currency, affecting profits, valuations and the return on international investments.

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What stock transactions did SMFG executive Kobayashi Takashi report?

Kobayashi Takashi reported two stock grants and an automatic sale. He received 1,131 shares on July 24, 2026 and 19,296 shares on July 27, 2026, then 3,300 shares were sold back to the issuer the same day under a pre-arranged plan.

How many SMFG (SMFG) shares were granted as compensation?

He was granted 1,131 shares on July 24, 2026 and 19,296 shares on July 27, 2026. Both awards were made under SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.’s stock compensation plans, with no out-of-pocket cash payment required from him.

How many SMFG (SMFG) shares did Kobayashi Takashi dispose of and at what price?

A total of 3,300 shares were automatically sold back to the issuer on July 27, 2026 at $43.9900 per share. The price was converted from Japanese yen using an exchange rate of Japanese Yen 1.00 = U.S. dollar 0.0061091.

Were the SMFG (SMFG) share sales by Kobayashi Takashi pre-arranged?

Yes. The filing states that 3,300 shares were automatically sold on July 27, 2026 under a pre-arranged trading plan within the issuer’s stock compensation plans, indicating the sale followed predetermined instructions rather than discretionary market timing.

Did Kobayashi Takashi pay cash for the SMFG (SMFG) stock grants?

No. For both stock awards, the disclosure states he did not make any out-of-pocket cash payment for the shares. The grants were issued under SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.’s stock compensation plans as part of his compensation.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kobayashi Takashi

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1-2, MARUNOUCHI 1-CHOME

(Street)
CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO100-0005

(City)(State)(Zip)

JAPAN

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. [ SMFG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Senior Managing Corporate EO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[TYO:8316]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/24/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/24/202607/24/2026A1,131A(1)75,993D
Common Stock07/27/202607/27/2026A19,296A(2)95,289D
Common Stock07/27/202607/27/2026D3,300D$43.99(3)91,989D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Reporting Person acquired the shares under the Issuer's stock compensation plans on July 24, 2026. The Reporting Person did not make any out-of-pocket cash payment for the shares.
2. The Reporting Person acquired the shares under the Issuer's stock compensation plans when the performance conditions were certified on July 27, 2026. The Reporting Person did not make any out-of-pocket cash payment for the shares.
3. A portion of the shares acquired under the Issuer's stock compensation plan on July 27, 2026 was automatically sold on the same day in accordance with the pre-arranged trading plan under the Issuer's stock compensation plans. The purchase was made in Japanese Yen and the price was converted into U.S. dollars based on the foreign currency exchange rate as of July 27, 2026 (at Japanese Yen 1.00 = U.S. dollar 0.0061091).
/s/ Masahiro Hokura, attorney-in-fact for Takashi Kobayashi07/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)