Note:    This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. This press release has been prepared for the sole purpose of publicly announcing that SMFG has resolved matters relating to the issuance of its new shares and the secondary offering of its shares, and not for the purpose of soliciting investment or engaging in any other similar activities within or outside Japan. Investors should carefully review a prospectus and supplements or amendments thereto prepared by SMFG prior to making any investment decisions.  This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities referred to above have not been, and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act.  The securities referred to above will not be publicly offered or sold in the United States.