Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2013. For the period, the company's interest income was ¥859,322 million against ¥869,479 million last year. Net interest income was ¥701,001 million against ¥710,648 million last year.

Total operating income was ¥1,653,409 million against ¥1,531,105 million last year. Net operating income was ¥1,654,603 million against ¥1,331,710 million last year. Profit before tax was ¥764,771 million against ¥513,497 million last year.

Profit attributable to shareholders of the company was ¥458,981 million against ¥289,903 million last year. Diluted earnings per share were ¥336.07 against ¥213.99 last year. Net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities was ¥594,915 million against ¥1,057,179 million last year.

Purchases of held-to-maturity investments were ¥1,775 million against ¥424,167 million last year. Purchases of property, plant and equipment and investment properties were ¥178,510 million against ¥91,032 million last year. Purchases of intangible assets were ¥55,395 million against ¥45,185 million last year.

Total operating income increased for the six months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to increases in fee and commission income and net investment income. Net profit increased due to the increase in the total operating income and a decrease in impairment charges on financial assets, which was partially offset by increases in general and administrative expenses and income tax expense.