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Formulation of a New Vision

SMBC Group has defined its medium- to long-term vision as "A trusted partner from Japan connecting the world" and formulated a new three-year medium-term management plan for fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028. The Group will pursue business portfolio transformation and IT investment, with a target of approximately 15% ROTE after the plan period.

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Scale
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Items stated in the management plan

Formulated
New medium-term management planPlan period 3 years from fiscal 2026 (fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028)
Publication date 1 April 2026
Total investment planAmount Approximately ¥1 trillion
Investment amount by sectorField IT Investment / Amount Approximately ¥1 trillion
Key initiatives
01Accelerate the digital platform strategy
02Establish Japan's No. 1 corporate banking business
03Evolve into a next-generation wealth management business
04Enhance the presence of the global CIB/S&T business
05Pursue growth in businesses in Asia, including India
06Expand the asset management business
07Strengthen the global payments business
08IT transformation
09Creating social value
Risks identified by the company
Uncertainty in the international order
Rapid evolution of technology
Various risks associated with changes in the operating environment and expansion of business areas
Items stated in the management plan
ItemDetails
Plan nameNew medium-term management plan
Plan period3 years from fiscal 2026 (fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028)
Progress against the planFormulated
Total investment planAmount Approximately ¥1 trillion
Investment amount by sectorField IT Investment / Amount Approximately ¥1 trillion
Key initiativesAccelerate the digital platform strategy, Establish Japan's No. 1 corporate banking business, Evolve into a next-generation wealth management business, Enhance the presence of the global CIB/S&T business, Pursue growth in businesses in Asia, including India, Expand the asset management business, Strengthen the global payments business, IT transformation, Creating social value
Risks identifiedUncertainty in the international order, Rapid evolution of technology, Various risks associated with changes in the operating environment and expansion of business areas
Publication date1 April 2026
Items this document does not state (17)
Sales TargetOperating profit targetOperating profit margin targetNet income targetROE targetROIC targetPayout ratio / DOE policyTreasury share acquisition policyCost of capitalSelf-assessment of PBR and share priceSegment targetNon-financial targetsPlan assumptionsResults under the previous planReason for revision or withdrawalSize of the Target MarketDate of board resolution

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The Group believes that its initiatives to date have come to fruition, enabling it to transition to a new stage of growth. It also views structural changes, including uncertainty in the international order and the rapid evolution of technology, as opportunities to enhance its presence in strategic areas.

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