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Share swaps and governance reforms are also underway.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Establishment of the Intermediate Holding Company and Business Integration\nSMBC Group plans to establish an intermediate holding company, \"SMBC Nikko Securities Holdings,\" in October 2026, and is advancing with the global integration of the Japanese equity business with its wholly owned subsidiary SMBC Nikko Securities and Jefferies. Through share exchanges and amendments to the articles of incorporation, the aim is to unify the group's governance and business model. This will enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the securities business.\n\n### Future Schedule and Impact\nThe share exchange is scheduled for October 1, 2026, with SMBC Nikko Securities expected to become a wholly owned subsidiary. The impact on SMBC Group\u2019s consolidated financial results is expected to be minimal. Leveraging the partnership with Jefferies, the firm will promote the global integration of sales & trading and equity research activities for Japanese stocks, aiming to expand order flow and deepen analytical capabilities.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net assets of SMBC Nikko Securities: 1,225,779 million yen (YoY +38,581 million yen)\nNet income for the current period of SMBC Nikko Securities: 88,933 million yen (YoY +12,220 million yen)\nOperating income of SMBC Nikko Securities: 75,536 million yen (YoY +27,362 million yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SumitomoMitsuiFinancialGroup, #BusinessStrategy, #JapaneseStocks, #IR","jir_key_figures":"Net assets of SMBC Nikko Securities: 1,225,779 million yen (YoY +38,581 million yen)\nNet income for the current period of SMBC Nikko Securities: 88,933 million yen (YoY +12,220 million yen)\nOperating income of SMBC Nikko Securities: 75,536 million yen (YoY +27,362 million yen)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group\u3011Establishment of Intermediate Holding Company and Japanese Equity Business Integration\uff5cMay 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced plans to establish an intermediate holding company in October 2026 and to integrate the Japanese equity business. 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