Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Notice Regarding Distribution of Surplus (Interim Dividend) and Revision of Dividend Forecast
The interim dividend was adjusted to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split by modifying the per-share dividend assumption before and after the split. The interim dividend is 100 yen on a pre-split basis, the year-end dividend is increased to 50 yen on a post-split basis, and the annual dividend is increased to 100 yen on a post-split basis. This is an improvement from the previous forecast.
Key Figures
- Dividend per share (interim): 100 yen
- Annual dividend forecast: 100 yen (post-stock-split)
- Dividend based on pre-split standard: 200 yen (previous forecast)
AI要約
Revision to Performance and Dividend Policy
The Company has adjusted the distribution of surplus (interim dividend) based on the situation after implementing a 2-for-1 stock split with a record date of September 30, 2026, revising the dividend to 100 yen per share. The year-end dividend has been increased to 50 yen on a post-split basis, and the annual dividend is set at 100 yen post-split (200 yen pre-split). This revision follows an upward revision to the consolidated earnings forecast for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
While noting the difference in standards before and after the split, the revision reflects increases in total dividends and dividend per share. Depending on future business performance, additional dividend revisions are possible; this document includes explanations of risks related to forward-looking statements and emphasizes that actual results and forecasts are subject to uncertainty.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
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