Notice Regarding Share Buyback Status (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Articles of Incorporation)

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. acquired 11,360,700 shares of treasury stock through market purchase during the period from December 1 to December 31, 2025, at a total acquisition cost of JPY 56,029,009,300 pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 8 of the Articles of Incorporation. By resolution of the Board of Directors on November 14, 2025, the maximum number of shares that may be acquired is set at 50,000,000 shares (1.3% of the total issued shares), with an acquisition cost cap of JPY 150 billion, and the acquisition period is defined as November 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

As of December 31, 2025, the cumulative number of shares acquired amounted to 18,587,600 shares, with a cumulative acquisition cost of JPY 88,665,812,500. This increases the ratio of treasury stock relative to the total issued shares, which is expected to enhance shareholder value and improve capital efficiency. Acquisitions have been conducted through market purchases, with plans to continue acquisitions within the period based on Board resolutions.