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<section class="l-section"> <h2 class="c-headingLv2">Basic company information</h2> <ul class=" c-list c-list-1col-sm c-list-nomark" data-js-localscroll> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section01">When was the company established?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section02">When was the company’s stock listed?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section03">What is the company’s securities code?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section04">Which stock exchange is the company listed on?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section05">What is the annual IR schedule ?</a></li> </ul>  <h2 class="c-headingLv2">Stock</h2> <ul class=" c-list c-list-1col-sm c-list-nomark" data-js-localscroll> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section06">Who is the shareholder register administrator?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section07">Who handles inquiries about procedures and processes for stock?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section08">What is the special account?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section09">My address has changed. What procedures concerning my stock do I need to complete?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section10">I would like to dispose of shares less than one unit of stock. What should I do?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section11">I have inherited stock. What procedures concerning inheritance should I complete?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section12">I have lost my dividend receipt, what should I do?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section13">The payment period on the dividend receipt has already passed. What should I do?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section14">How do I change the account to which dividend payments are made?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section15">How can I get a dividend payment certificate?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section16">Do you have a shareholder benefit program?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section17">When is the general meeting of shareholders held?</a></li> </ul>  <h2 class="c-headingLv2">Results and finances</h2> <ul class="c-list c-list-1col-sm c-list-nomark" data-js-localscroll> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section18">When are SMM’s financial results released?</a></li> <li class="c-list_item"><a class="u-icon u-icon-chevronBottom" href="#section19">Where can I view integrated reports?</a></li> </ul>  </section> <section class="l-section"> <h2 class="c-headingLv2">Basic company information</h2> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section01">Q&ensp;When was the company established?</h3> <p class="c-text">In March 1950, Besshi Mining Co., Ltd. was established when the non-ferrous metal business of the Sumitomo Group was made independent from the rest of the group’s activities. The company’s name was changed to the present Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. in June 1952. It should be noted that the foundation of our business dates back to 1590. For more on the history of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd, see the “<a href="/en/corp_info/story/" class="u-td-underline">Corporate History</a>” page.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section02">Q&ensp;When was the company’s stock listed?</h3> <p class="c-text">In June 1950.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section03">Q&ensp;What is the company’s securities code?</h3> <p class="c-text">Our securities code is 5713.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section04">Q&ensp;Which stock exchange is the company listed on?</h3> <p class="c-text">The Tokyo Stock Exchange.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section05">Q&ensp;What is the annual IR schedule ?</h3> <p class="c-text"> For information about the schedule, see the “<a href="/en/ir/calendar/" class="u-td-underline">Investor Calendar</a>” page.</p> </section> <section class="l-section"> <h2 class="c-headingLv2">Stock</h2> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section06">Q&ensp;Who is the shareholder register administrator?</h3> <p class="c-text">Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section07">Q&ensp;Who handles inquiries about procedures and processes for stock?</h3> <p class="c-text">All matters related to Sumitomo Metal Mining’s stock are handled by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. For details, see the “<a href="/en/ir/stock/procedure/" class="u-td-underline">Stock Procedures</a>” page.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section08">Q&ensp;What is the special account?</h3> <p class="c-text">This is an account established by SMM prior to the dematerialization of stock certificates in order to ensure the rights of shareholders (including voting rights at general meetings and the right to receive dividends) who have not entrusted their stock certificates to JASDEC (Japan Securities Depository Center). The special account is a provisional account for the purpose of ensuring the rights of shareholders, and as such it cannot be used for disposing of stock. In order to dispose of stock, a shareholder must open a brokerage account in their own name at a brokerage, and complete the procedures for transferring stock.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section09">Q&ensp;My address has changed. What procedures concerning my stock do I need to complete?</h3> <p class="c-text"> If you don’t update your address after it changes, mail and other such items addressed to you may no longer reach you. If your address changes, please contact the brokerage at which you have a trading account.<br>Shareholders who did not entrust their stock certificates to JASDEC prior to the dematerialization of stock certificates should contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section10">Q&ensp;I would like to dispose of shares less than one unit of stock. What should I do?</h3> <p class="c-text">Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. has a system that allows the Company to purchase back shares less than one unit or, alternatively, shareholders to request to purchase and increase their holding of shares that are less than one unit of stock to a full unit. For details, please speak to the brokerage at which you have a trading account. Shareholders who did not entrust their stock certificates to JASDEC prior to the dematerialization of stock certificates should contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section11">Q&ensp;I have inherited stock. What procedures concerning inheritance should I complete?</h3> <p class="c-text"> Please speak to the brokerage at which you have a trading account. Shareholders who did not entrust their stock certificates to JASDEC prior to the dematerialization of stock certificates should contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section12">Q&ensp;I have lost my dividend receipt, what should I do?</h3> <p class="c-text">In the event that you lose a dividend receipt, it is still possible for dividends to be paid once necessary procedures have been completed. For details, please contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section13">Q&ensp;The payment period on the dividend receipt has already passed. What should I do?</h3> <p class="c-text">If you take a dividend receipt for which the payment period has passed to the head office and branches of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, you can take direct receipt of the dividend. It is also possible to send the dividend receipt by post. Affix your personal stamp in “Received” box and fill in the transfer method and other information on the reverse, and then send it to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. Dividend receipts are valid for three years. For details, please contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section14">Q&ensp;How do I change the account to which dividend payments are made?</h3> <p class="c-text">Please speak to the brokerage at which you have a trading account. Shareholders who did not entrust their stock certificates to JASDEC prior to the dematerialization of stock certificates should contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section15">Q&ensp;How can I get a dividend payment certificate?</h3> <p class="c-text">Please contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. If you have chosen to have your dividend paid into different accounts in proportion to the number of shares held in each account, please speak to the brokerages at which you have a trading account.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section16">Q&ensp;Do you have a shareholder benefit program?</h3> <p class="c-text"> At the moment, no.</p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section17">Q&ensp;When is the general meeting of shareholders held?</h3> <p class="c-text">The annual general meeting of shareholders is scheduled to be held in June each year. See the “<a href="/en/ir/calendar/" class="u-td-underline">Investor Calendar</a>” page for more information about annual plans.</p> </section> <section class="l-section"> <h2 class="c-headingLv2">Results and finances</h2> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section18">Q&ensp;When are SMM’s financial results released?</h3> <p class="c-text"> Please see the “<a href="/en/ir/calendar/" class="u-td-underline">Investor Calendar</a>” page, which contains information about the release schedule for financial result. </p> <h3 class="c-headingLv3" id="section19">Q&ensp;Where can I view integrated reports?</h3> <p class="c-text">See the “<a href="/en/ir/library/" class="u-td-underline">Investors Library</a>” page. 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