To whom it may concern:
March 27, 2015
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 8309 TSE, NSE)

Comment on Today's Media Reports

There were some media reports today concerning the acquisition of Citi Cards Japan, Inc. However, we have made no announcement regarding this matter.
While we are currently in the process of considering the possible acquisition, no corporate decision has been made at this moment.
If any corporate decision requiring disclosure is made in the future, we will make a prompt
announcement.
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For further information, please contact:
IR Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. Telephone: +81-3-3286-8354
Facsimile: +81-3-3286-4654

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