Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE: SMFG) director awarded new shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Takashima Norimitsu reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. director Takashima Norimitsu received a grant of 305 shares of Common Stock on July 24, 2026 under the issuer's stock compensation plans. According to the report, no out-of-pocket cash payment was made for these shares, bringing Takashima's direct holdings to 505 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 305 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Takashima Norimitsu

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	305	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 505 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 305 shares of Common Stock Shares held after grant: 505 shares of Common Stock Out-of-pocket cash payment: 0

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Shares granted 305 shares of Common Stock Grant, award, or other acquisition on July 24, 2026

Shares held after grant 505 shares of Common Stock Direct ownership position following the July 24, 2026 award

Out-of-pocket cash payment 0 No out-of-pocket cash payment for the awarded shares per footnote

Key Terms

stock compensation plans, grant/award acquisition, Common Stock

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stock compensation plans financial

"acquired the shares under the Issuer's stock compensation plans on July 24, 2026"

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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FAQ

What transaction did Takashima Norimitsu report for SMFG?

Takashima Norimitsu reported receiving a grant of 305 shares of Common Stock in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. on July 24, 2026. The shares were issued under the company's stock compensation plans and represent an award rather than an open-market purchase.

How many SMFG shares were granted to Takashima Norimitsu?

Takashima Norimitsu was granted 305 SMFG Common Stock shares. These shares were acquired as part of the issuer's stock compensation plans, increasing the director's direct ownership position without requiring any out-of-pocket cash payment for the awarded stock.

Did Takashima Norimitsu pay cash for the SMFG stock grant?

No, Takashima Norimitsu made no out-of-pocket cash payment for the 305 SMFG shares. The footnote explains the shares were acquired under Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.'s stock compensation plans, indicating this was a compensation-related equity award rather than a cash-funded purchase.

What is Takashima Norimitsu’s SMFG shareholding after this grant?

After the grant, Takashima Norimitsu directly holds 505 shares of SMFG Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded 305 shares received under the company's stock compensation plans, reflecting the director's current reported direct ownership position in the issuer's equity.

What type of security was involved in the SMFG insider transaction?

The reported transaction involved Common Stock of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. The director acquired 305 common shares as a grant or award under the issuer's stock compensation plans, increasing direct ownership to a total of 505 common shares after the transaction.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

Takashima Norimitsu

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1-2, MARUNOUCHI 1-CHOME

(Street)

CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-0005

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/24/2026	07/24/2026	A		305	A	(1)	505	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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.

	/s/ Masahiro Hokura, attorney-in-fact for Norimitsu Takashima	07/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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