Sumitomo Mitsui Card's Acquisition of V Point Marketing as a Subsidiary
Sumitomo Mitsui Card has acquired V Point Marketing as a subsidiary, aiming to make V Point the No. 1 point program and database marketing solution by leveraging the comprehensive strength of the SMBC Group.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (President and Group CEO: Toru Nakashima; hereinafter "Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group," and its group collectively "SMBC Group"), Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Yukihiko Onishi; hereinafter "Sumitomo Mitsui Card"), Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Yoshinori Takahashi; hereinafter "CCC"), and V Point Marketing Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Seigo Hirota; hereinafter "V Point Marketing") announced on October 3, 2025, that V Point Marketing (then known as CCCMK Holdings Co., Ltd.) became a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Card on March 31, 2026. CCCMK Holdings changed its company name to V Point Marketing on April 1, 2026.
[Reference] News Release dated October 3, 2025: Regarding Sumitomo Mitsui Card's additional acquisition of CCCMKHD shares and its conversion into a subsidiary
https://www.vpoint.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20251003_ccc_cccmk.pdf
Leveraging the comprehensive strength of the SMBC Group, we aim to make "V Point" the "No. 1 point program" and "No. 1 database marketing" solution. We will execute strategies and market development to provide new value, evolving V Point into the most preferred common point program for both consumers and businesses.
■ Overview of Each Company
Name: V Point Marketing Co., Ltd.
Representative's Title/Name: Representative Director, President and Executive Officer Seigo Hirota
Business Activities: Marketing solution business, Point alliance business
Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Representative's Title/Name: Executive Officer, President and Group CEO Toru Nakashima
Business Activities: Management of banks and other companies that can be subsidiaries under the Banking Act, and related operations.
Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd.
Representative's Title/Name: Representative Director, President and CEO Yukihiko Onishi
Business Activities: Credit card business, debit card/prepaid card and other payment services, loan business, guarantee business, credit financing business, transaction business, and other incidental operations.
Name: Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Representative's Title/Name: Representative Director, President and CEO Yoshinori Takahashi
Business Activities: Customer experience, retail business, life design business, partner communication, database marketing.
[Reference] News Release dated October 3, 2025: Regarding Sumitomo Mitsui Card's additional acquisition of CCCMKHD shares and its conversion into a subsidiary
https://www.vpoint.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20251003_ccc_cccmk.pdf
Leveraging the comprehensive strength of the SMBC Group, we aim to make "V Point" the "No. 1 point program" and "No. 1 database marketing" solution. We will execute strategies and market development to provide new value, evolving V Point into the most preferred common point program for both consumers and businesses.
■ Overview of Each Company
Name: V Point Marketing Co., Ltd.
Representative's Title/Name: Representative Director, President and Executive Officer Seigo Hirota
Business Activities: Marketing solution business, Point alliance business
Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Representative's Title/Name: Executive Officer, President and Group CEO Toru Nakashima
Business Activities: Management of banks and other companies that can be subsidiaries under the Banking Act, and related operations.
Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd.
Representative's Title/Name: Representative Director, President and CEO Yukihiko Onishi
Business Activities: Credit card business, debit card/prepaid card and other payment services, loan business, guarantee business, credit financing business, transaction business, and other incidental operations.
Name: Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Representative's Title/Name: Representative Director, President and CEO Yoshinori Takahashi
Business Activities: Customer experience, retail business, life design business, partner communication, database marketing.
FAQ
What is the purpose of making V Point Marketing a subsidiary?
The goal is to evolve V Point into the "No. 1 point program" and "No. 1 database marketing" solution, making it the preferred common point program for consumers and businesses.
What was V Point Marketing's former company name?
As of March 31, 2026, it was CCCMK Holdings Co., Ltd. It changed its name to V Point Marketing on April 1, 2026.
What benefits does this acquisition bring to the SMBC Group?
By leveraging the SMBC Group's comprehensive strength, it aims to expand its customer base and provide new value through strengthening its point program and data marketing.