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Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation are also planned simultaneously.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Stock Split\nSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings will conduct a stock split at a ratio of 4 shares per 1 share as of the reference date, July 31, 2026. As a result, the total issued shares will increase from approximately 270 million to approximately 280 million shares, aiming to lower the investment unit size and enhance liquidity. The capital will not be changed as part of this split, and the initiative seeks to promote circulation of shares and expand the investor base.\n\n### Partial Amendments to Articles of Incorporation and Future Schedule\nAlong with the stock split, the total authorized shares in the Articles of Incorporation are scheduled to be increased to 684 million shares. The shareholders' meeting is planned for June 19, 2026, and the amendments to the Articles of Incorporation are expected to take effect on August 1 of the same year. 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