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SMBC Group's Financial and Credit Portfolio

Cost control Overhead ratio remains flat despite the increase in G&A expenses due to growth of top-line profit. Accelerate base expense control initiatives to offset increase due to proactive investments. Base expense control Reduction (JPY bn) 1,082.2 G&A expenses 962.6 Environmental factors: +39 Growth investment: +16 Revenue-linked: +25 Reform of domestic business e.g. 8 STORES in 1H, aiming for 50 in FY3/24 Digitize wholesale businesses 810 Base expenses*1 Change in 795 base expenses Overhead ratio 59.0% 1H FY3/23 1H FY3/24 Base expense Workload JPY (12) bn (1,700) people JPY (5) bn (800) people JPY (6) bn Group functions e.g. • Optimize headquarter operation Integrate functions of SMCC and SMBCFS Overseas operations ● Additional reduction measures (850) people JPY (1) bn (50) people 59.5% Investment 1H FY3/24 Base expense Workload 1H FY3/24 + JPY 27 bn +2,100 people Overseas personnel costs + JPY 15 bn IT investment + JPY 3 bn Investment in strategic areas ● Progress ahead of schedule *1 G&A expenses excl. cost related to investment for future growth, revenue-linked variable cost, impact from market conditions and others Copyright © 2023 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. All Rights Reserved. 59
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