Financial Performance & Forecasts - SMFG raised its full-year net income forecast by JPY 200 billion to JPY 15 trillion, a 27% YoY increase[5] - Net income for 1H FY3/26 increased by JPY 2083 billion, a 28% YoY increase, reaching JPY 9335 billion[6, 15] - The company expects ROE to reach 10%, achieving the FY3/29 target ahead of schedule[3] - Gross profit for 1H FY3/26 was JPY 22988 billion, up JPY 2535 billion YoY[6, 15] - Net business profit for 1H FY3/26 was JPY 11481 billion, up JPY 2298 billion YoY[6, 15] Shareholder Returns - The company increased the dividend to JPY 157 per share, a YoY increase of JPY 21 or 35%[3, 12] - SMFG resolved to implement an additional JPY 150 billion in share buybacks, bringing the total to JPY 250 billion[3, 11, 12] Business Unit Performance - Retail business unit's net income increased by JPY 443 billion[87] - Wholesale business unit's net business profit increased by JPY 972 billion[87] - Global business unit's net income increased by JPY 444 billion[92] Balance Sheet & Capital - Domestic loans increased by 9% YoY and deposits increased by 2% YoY[45, 49] - The company is tracking toward a JPY 600 billion reduction in equity holdings over five years[71, 72]