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This press release has been prepared for
the sole purpose of publicly announcing SMBC's issuance of its new shares,
and not for the purpose of soliciting investment or any other similar
activities within or outside Japan. This press release is not an offer of
securities for sale within or outside Japan. 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. |
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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 new shares, the secondary offering of our shares, and the
withdrawal of the shelf registration for future equity issuances, 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 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 shares of SMFG common stock
referred to above have not been, and will not be registered under the United
States Securities Act of 1933. The securities may not be offered or sold in the
United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the
U.S. Securities Act of 1933. The
securities referred to above will not be offered or sold in the United States.