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The total number of authorized shares will be changed from 2 billion shares to 8 billion shares.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Stock Split\nSumitomo Corporation will implement a stock split effective on the record date of June 30, 2026, splitting one share into four shares. As a result, the total number of issued shares will increase from 1,195,115,184 shares to 4,780,460,736 shares. The purpose is to create a more favorable investment environment by lowering the amount per investment unit, improving stock liquidity, and expanding the investor base. The amount of capital will not change. The effective date is July 1, 2026.\n\n### Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation Accompanying the Stock Split\nIn conjunction with the stock split, a partial amendment to the articles of incorporation will be made effective July 1, 2026, to change the total number of authorized shares from the current 2 billion shares to 8 billion shares. This amendment was decided by a resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Article 184, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act. This change will enhance flexibility for future stock issuances.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total Number of Issued Shares Before Stock Split: 1,195,115,184 shares (Unknown)\nNumber of Shares Increased by This Stock Split: 3,585,345,552 shares (Unknown)\nTotal Number of Issued Shares After Stock Split: 4,780,460,736 shares (Unknown)\nTotal Number of Authorized Shares After Stock Split: 8,000,000,000 shares (Changed from current 2 billion shares to 8 billion shares)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SumitomoCorporation, #CapitalPolicy, #StockSplit, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total Number of Issued Shares Before Stock Split: 1,195,115,184 shares\nTotal Number of Issued Shares After Stock Split: 4,780,460,736 shares\nChange in Total Number of Authorized Shares: From 2 billion shares to 8 billion shares","jir_meta_title":"[Sumitomo Corporation] Implements 1:4 Stock Split\uff5cJuly 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sumitomo Corporation will implement a 1-for-4 stock split on the record date of June 30, 2026, increasing the total number of issued shares from approximately 1.2 billion shares to approximately 4.8 billion shares. 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