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Long-term shareholders will be offered benefits such as V points, interest rate enhancement coupons, and invitations to events sponsored by the SMBC Group. A stock split is also scheduled for October 1, 2026, with adjustments made to the share quantity conditions for benefits. Details of the program require application procedures and meeting certain conditions, and notices will be sent to eligible shareholders.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis program aims to strengthen retention of long-term shareholders and promote understanding of the SMBC Group. The stock split will adjust the share quantity conditions for benefits, allowing more shareholders to enjoy the perks. Changes and details about the program will continue to be communicated, positioning it as a measure to encourage long-term ownership among investors.","jir_financial_highlights":"Record date for shareholder benefit eligibility: 2026-09-30 (Unknown)\nStock split implementation date: 2026-10-01 (New)\nNumber of shares required for benefit eligibility: 100 shares or more, 1,000 shares or more (After change, 200 shares or more, 2,000 shares or more)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SumitomoMitsuiFinancialGroup, #ShareholderBenefits, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Record date: 2026-09-30\nStock split date: 2026-10-01\nNumber of shares for benefit eligibility: 100 shares or more, 1,000 shares or more (after change, 200 shares or more, 2,000 shares or more)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group\u3011Introduction of Shareholder Benefit Program\uff5cMay 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group plans to introduce a shareholder benefit program in September 2026, offering long-term shareholders V points, interest rate coupons, and other perks. 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