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Execution of the Definitive Agreement for the Acquisition of Shares in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Panasonic Finance Co., Ltd. and Its Becoming an Equity-Method Affiliate

The Company executed an agreement to acquire a 15% stake in 三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス from 三井住友信託銀行 for approximately ¥20 billion, making it an equity-method affiliate. The parties will also enter into a business alliance, and the company is scheduled to change its name to SMTB Leasing Co., Ltd.

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This transaction

This joint business
CounterpartySumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Fuyo General Lease Co.,Ltd., 三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス株式会社, The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd., 浜銀ファイナンス株式会社
Disclosing companyYokohama Financial Group,Inc.
三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス株式会社Voting rights ownership percentageNumber of shares acquired 1,774,942 shares; number of voting rights: Not disclosed

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Target company

Comprehensive leasing, installment sales, and credit card operations

Location Minato-ku, TokyoShare capital ¥25,584 millionDate of incorporation 27 February 1967
Net Sales¥426,618 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Operating profit¥10,890 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Net income for the current fiscal year¥18,900 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Net assets¥211,867 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Consideration and expenses
Acquisition price¥20,040,009,596
Type of ConsiderationCash
Goodwill amountApproximately ¥5 billion gain on the recognition of negative goodwill (fiscal year ending March 2027, expected). Amortization period: Not disclosed
Goodwill is the amount paid in excess of the acquired company's net assets.
Impact on Business Performance

The impact on the Company’s consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review. The attached materials state that a gain of approximately ¥5 billion on the recognition of negative goodwill is expected to be recorded in connection with the share acquisition.

Procedures and assumptions
Conditions Precedent to ExecutionFilings with competition authorities and other relevant authorities in each country, receipt of permits and approvals, and other preparations. The business alliance agreement is scheduled to take effect subject to completion of the share acquisition.
Management structure after acquisitionSMTPFC is scheduled to change its name to SMTB Leasing Co., Ltd. The Company plans to appoint 1 director and 1 audit & supervisory board member. The business alliance will also include personnel exchanges.
This transaction
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Transaction nameThis joint business
Counterparty nameSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Fuyo General Lease Co.,Ltd., 三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス株式会社, The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd., 浜銀ファイナンス株式会社
Name of the Subject Company三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス株式会社
Business Description of the Subject CompanyComprehensive leasing, installment sales, and credit card operations
Location of the Subject CompanyMinato-ku, Tokyo
Capital Stock of the Subject Company¥25,584 million
Date of Establishment of the Subject Company27 February 1967
Net Sales of the Subject Company¥426,618 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Operating Profit of the Subject Company¥10,890 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Net Income of the Subject Company¥18,900 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Net Assets of the Subject Company¥211,867 million (fiscal year ending March 2026)
Acquisition price¥20,040,009,596
Type of ConsiderationCash
Number of shares acquired1,774,942 shares; number of voting rights: Not disclosed
Voting rights ownership percentageAfter 15% (before not disclosed)
Goodwill amountApproximately ¥5 billion gain on the recognition of negative goodwill (fiscal year ending March 2027, expected). Amortization period: Not disclosed
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on the Company’s consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review. The attached materials state that a gain of approximately ¥5 billion on the recognition of negative goodwill is expected to be recorded in connection with the share acquisition.
Contract Date30 July 2026
Execution Date / Effective Date1 October 2026 (scheduled)
Conditions Precedent to ExecutionFilings with competition authorities and other relevant authorities in each country, receipt of permits and approvals, and other preparations. The business alliance agreement is scheduled to take effect subject to completion of the share acquisition.
Management structure after acquisitionSMTPFC is scheduled to change its name to SMTB Leasing Co., Ltd. The Company plans to appoint 1 director and 1 audit & supervisory board member. The business alliance will also include personnel exchanges.
Items this document does not state (11)
Expenses other than the acquisition priceMerger ratio/share exchange ratioTender offer priceMinimum number of shares to be purchasedTender offer periodFunding arrangementsAmount of extraordinary income (loss)Date of board resolutionValuation methodologyIndependent valuation institutionSpecial Committee

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The reasons the company gives

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To incorporate the company’s broad range of financing methods and expertise in the leasing sector, strengthen 浜銀ファイナンス’s product offering and operating structure, and expand the Group’s comprehensive financial capabilities and earnings base.

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