Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. provided dividend guidance for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2016. For the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2016, the company expects dividend of ¥75 per share compared to fourth quarter dividend of ¥80 paid per share for the same period last year.

For the year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects dividend of ¥150 per share compared to ¥140 paid per share for the same period last year.