To whom it may concern:

August 12, 2016

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 8309 TSE, NSE) Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited

Comment on Yesterday's Media Reports

There were some media reports yesterday concerning Sky Ocean Asset Management Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Sky Ocean AM"), an asset management company which Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited takes a stake in. However, we have made no announcement regarding this matter and nothing specific in this regard has been decided at his moment.

While we are in the process of considering the possible business alliance regarding Sky Ocean AM, 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

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