Corporate Events

From May 14, 2025 to June 30, 2025, the company has repurchased 18,956,000 shares, representing 0.31% for ¥71,263.45 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 18,956,000 shares, representing 0.31% for ¥71,263.45 million under the buyback announced on May 14, 2025.

GSK Plc announced that Wendy Becker, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, was appointed Chair of the Board of Sony Group Corporation (Sony) with effect from 24 June 2025. Prior to this appointment, Wendy was Vice Chair of the Board of Sony.

Sony Group Corporation announced consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company announced sales and financial services revenue of JPY 12,957,064 million compared to JPY 13,020,768 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,407,163 million compared to JPY 1,208,831 million a year ago. Net income attributable to company's stockholders was JPY 1,141,600 million compared to JPY 970,573 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 188.71 compared to JPY 157.66 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 187.92 compared to JPY 157.14 a year ago. For the period, on non-consolidated basis, the company announced net sales of JPY 480,922 million compared to JPY 473,255 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 320,175 million compared to JPY 294,675 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 361,678 million compared to JPY 316,396 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 59.78 compared to JPY 51.39 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 59.53 compared to JPY 51.22 a year ago.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at Asia Unbound - Road to Recovery Conference 2025, Jun-18-2025 . Venue: Macquarie London Office, London, United Kingdom.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at MWC Shanghai 2025, Jun-18-2025 . Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, China. Speakers: Igor Tovberg, Director, Product Marketing and Strategic Partnerships.

Sony Group Corporation announced dividend of JPY 10.00 per share for the year-end period of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 compared to JPY 45.00 per share a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payment: June 2, 2025. The company conducted a five-for-one stock split of its common stock effective October 1, 2024, with a record date of September 30, 2024. The above year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 is based on a number of shares taking into account the stock split. The total annual dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 is not presented because the total of the interim dividend and the year-end dividend cannot be calculated due to the effect of the stock split. Without taking the stock split into account, the year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 would be JPY 50 and the total annual dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 would be JPY 100. The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter-end period and year-end period of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the second quarter-end, the company expects dividend of JPY 12.50 per share compared to JPY 50.00 per share a year ago. For the fiscal year-end, the company expects dividend of JPY 12.50 per share compared to JPY 10.00 per share a year ago.

Sony Group Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the period, the company expects Sales of JPY 11,700,000 million, operating income of JPY 1,280,000 million, Net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders of JPY 930,000 million.

Gaudiy Inc. announced that it has received a round of funding on May 8, 2025. The transaction included participation from new investors, Sony Group Corporation, and BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc.

Sony Group Corporation (TSE:6758) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 100,000,000 shares, representing 1.66% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥250,000 million. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency and implement capital policies in response to the business environment. The program will be valid till May 14, 2026. As of April 30, 2025, the company had 6,019,198,190 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 130,612,455 treasury shares.

The Board of Directors of Sony Group Corporation has authorized a buyback plan on May 14, 2025.

Sony Group Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2025, at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo Japan Agenda: To consider reducing the amount of capital reserves; to consider the election of 11 directors; to consider introducing the U.S. tax-advantaged component of the Sony Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan for officers and employees of the corporation’s U.S. subsidiaries; to receive reports on the business report, non-consolidated financial statements, consolidated financial statements, as well as audit reports on the consolidated financial statements by the independent auditors and the audit committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025).

Macquarie Group Limited, Asia Unbound - Road to Recovery Conference 2025, Jun 18, 2025 through Jun 19, 2025. Venue: Macquarie London Office, London, United Kingdom.

Sony Group Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 14, 2025

Sony Group Corporation (TSE:6758) shares surged after it was said to be mulling spinning off its semiconductor unit, raising expectations that such a move would unlock value in the Japanese entertainment and electronics company. Sony is considering the spinoff and listing of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and that may occur as soon as this year, people familiar with the matter said.

B&H is excited to share the release of Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens, following up last fall's release of the 28-70mm f/2 lens with yet another remarkably fast zoom with a unique focal range that stands out in portraiture, wedding, event, and indoor and close-range sports applications. Like its sibling, the lens is optimized for hybrid use, making it an ideal choice for the full spectrum of professional content creation. Key Features: Full-Frame | f/2 to f/22; Ultra-Fast Portrait-Length Zoom; Four XD Linear AF Motors, Floating Focus; Aperture De-Click and Lock Switches; Internal Zoom and Internal Focus Design; XA, Aspherical, and Super ED Elements; Nano AR Coating II and Fluorine Coating; Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction; Removable Tripod Foot; Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm. The FE 50-150mm f-2 GM lens premium build reflects the ethos of the G Master lineup, whose lenses deliver the sharpness, smoothest bokeh, utmost speed, and best overall performance. The constant f/2 aperture adds an additional full stop of light to the traditional f/2.8 aperture for this class of zoom, and the suite of XA, Super ED, aspherical, and ED elements all contribute to the lens's outstanding sharpness and rendering. A floating focus mechanism helps maintain high image quality throughout the focus range and contributes to the internal zoom focus design. The B&H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational content. The entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from in-house specialists. One can view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost experts and interviews with some of technology's most dynamic personalities. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals, as well as award-winning podcasts.ild Expo 2025 - A Two-Day Celebration of photography, Content Creation, and Filmmaking.

DIGITAL GRID Corporation has completed an IPO in the amount of ¥8.25804 billion. Security Name: Shares Security Type: Common Stock Securities Offered: 250,000 Price\Range: ¥4520 Discount Per Security: ¥361.6 Security Name: Shares Security Type: Common Stock Securities Offered: 1,577,000 Price\Range: ¥4520 Discount Per Security: ¥361.6 Transaction Features: Sponsor Backed Offering

Sony Group Corporation, 2025 Earnings Call, May 14, 2025

From April 1, 2025 to April 10, 2025, the company has repurchased 6,921,900 shares, representing 0.11% for ¥22,069.43 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 14,637,700 shares, representing 0.24% for ¥49,999.73 million under the buyback announced on February 13, 2025.

The company closed its plan on April 10, 2025.

Sony has announced the appointment of Lucian Radulescu as the new Country Head of its Sony Iberia subsidiary, with responsibility for leading the company's operations in Spain and Portugal. Radulescu takes over from Andreu Casasnovas, who took up his new position as head and sales director of the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) market on 01 April, 2025.

To provide Crunchyroll's business overview and its strategy

From February 13, 2025 to March 31, 2025, the company has repurchased 7,715,800 shares, representing 0.13% for ¥27,930.3 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 7,715,800 shares, representing 0.13% for ¥27,930.3 million under the buyback announced on February 13, 2025.

Sony Electronics Inc. announced that the highly anticipated mocopi Pro Kit is now available for order, delivering an advanced full-body motion capture solution for professionals in animation, gaming, virtual reality (VR), and live-streaming. Shipping begins April 3, and alongside its launch, Sony will release XYN Motion Studio—the powerful new motion capture and editing software—on the Microsoft Store on March 25, enabling current owners of mocopi to use this new software prior to the mocopi Pro ship date. The mocopi Pro Kit builds on Sony's innovative motion capture technology, introducing a 12-sensor setup for greater precision and fluidity. Designed to meet the needs of game developers, content creators, and extended reality (XR) professionals, this new system offers direct PC integration through the Sensor data receiver for mocopi (PC dongle), enabling real-time tracking and an optimized production workflow. Paired with XYN Motion Studio, the mocopi Pro Kit streamlines both real-time and offline motion capture, making it easier than ever to capture, refine, and export professional-quality motion data. The mocopi Pro Kit is set to revolutionize the way creators and game developers approach animation. This innovative tool offers unprecedented capabilities, enabling users to bring their creative visions to life with greater ease and precision than ever before. Whether you're working on a complex game or an intricate animation project, the mocopi Pro Kit provides the advanced features and flexibility needed to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital animation.

Sony Group Corporation has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of ¥50 billion. Security Name: 1.709% Unsecured Straight Notes due March 06, 2035 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: ¥50 billion Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed

Sony Group Corporation has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of ¥60 billion. Security Name: 1.272% Unsecured Straight Notes due March 06, 2030 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: ¥60 billion Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed

Sony Group Corporation announced that it has determined the final terms of two tranches of unsecured straight bonds in the total principal amount of 110.0 billion yen. The bonds will be issued in Japan under the Corporation’s domestic bond shelf registration for public offerings in Japan (the unused aggregate principal amount under the shelf registration, before taking into account the issuance of these two tranches, is 150.0 billion yen and the shelf registration’s period of effectiveness ends on December 22, 2025). Name of the bonds: Sony Group Corporation unsecured bonds The forty-second. Total amount of issue: JPY 60.0 billion. Interest rate: 1.272% per annum. Maturity date: March 6, 2030. Name of the bonds: Sony Group Corporation unsecured bonds The forty-third. Total amount of issue: 50.0 billion yen. Interest rate: 1.709% per annum. Maturity date: March 6, 2035. Denomination of each bond: JPY 100 million. Issue price: 100% of the principal amount: Redemption price: 100% of the principal amount. Interest payment dates: March 20 and September 20 of each year. Fiscal, issuing and paying agent: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Use of proceeds: The repayment of debt.

B&H shared two new lenses from Sony: the FE 16mm f/1.8 G, a compact ultra-wide prime ideal for vloggers and video creators, and the FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, Sony's longest zoom lens designed for wildlife, sports, and birding enthusiasts. Both lenses reinforce Sony's commitment to performance, portability, and affordability, blurring the lines between G and GM optics while offering unique advantages over existing options. Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Lens: Key Features: Full-Frame | f/1.8, Ultrawide Prime Lens, Dual XD Linear AF Motors, Internal Focus, Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch, Physical Aperture Ring, Compact & Lightweight Form Factor, Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Lens. The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a lightweight yet powerful ultra-wide prime that fits between Sony's 14mm f/1.8 GM and 20mm f/1.8 G. Unlike many ultra-wide lenses, it features a non-bulbous front element, allowing 67mm screw-in filters—a major advantage for landscape and video shooters. Despite its 16mm field of view, the lens remains highly portable at 2.90 x 2.95 in and 0.67 lb, making it an excellent choice for handheld and gimbal use. Autofocus is handled by two XD linear motors, supporting fast, silent performance and 120 fps AF tracking, with low focus breathing and internal focusing making it ideal for video work. Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Lens: Key Features: Full-Frame | f/6.3 to f/8, G Series Super-Telephoto Zoom, Dual Linear Motors, Internal Zoom, Focus Limiter Switch, Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Short Rotational Throw, 1.4x & 2x Teleconverter Compatibility, Fixed, Rotating Tripod Collar. At the other end of the spectrum, the Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS is a super-telephoto zoom that extends Sony's reach beyond the existing 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS. Designed for wildlife, birding, and sports photographers, this lens boasts an internal zoom mechanism that maintains balance during handheld and gimbal use, along with a short rotational throw for quick focal adjustments. It is teleconverter-compatible, reaching 1120mm with a 1.4x TC and 1600mm with a 2x TC, while dual XD linear motors ensure fast, accurate autofocus even at extreme focal lengths. Optical SteadyShot stabilization includes three distinct modes, along with a focus limiter and three focus hold buttons for advanced control. Despite its extended range, the lens remains relatively compact at 4.71 x 13.62 in and weighs 5.45 lb (including its fixed, rotating tripod foot). These two lenses highlight Sony's growing emphasis on usability and functionality, ensuring that photographers and videographers get specialized tools tailored to real-world needs. The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G offers an ultra-wide perspective with the flexibility and practicality that creators demand, while the FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS delivers unprecedented reach in an accessible, portable design. Together, they represent Sony's continued investment in high-performance glass that provides premium results without the premium price tag. With these releases, Sony is not just expanding its lens lineup but redefining expectations for what G-series lenses can offer. Whether you're capturing immersive wide-angle footage or tracking distant wildlife with stunning clarity, these new lenses ensure that content creators and professionals alike have the right tools for the job.

Sony Group Corporation, Board Meeting, Feb 13, 2025. Agenda: To consider Reason for Establishing the Facility for the Repurchase of Shares; and to consider other matters.

Sony Group Corporation (TSE:6758) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 30,000,000 shares, representing 0.5% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥50,000 million. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency and implement capital policies in response to the business environment. The program will be valid till May 14, 2025. As of January 30, 2025, the company had 6,026,104,040 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 123,706,605 treasury shares.

The Board of Directors of Sony Group Corporation has authorized a buyback plan on February 13, 2025.

Sony Group Corporation provided Consolidated earnings guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025. For the year, the company expects Sales of JPY 13,200,000 million, Operating income of JPY 1,335,000 million, Net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders of JPY 1,080,000 million.

Sony Group Corporation announced appointment of Yuichi Oshima as CIO and Hiroshi Nakamura as Senior Vice President, Effective April 1, 2025.

Sony Group Corporation expected to report Fiscal Year 2025 results on April 28, 2025. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on February 8, 2025).

Sony, an official technology partner of the NFL, will have more technology than ever capturing this year's Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9th in New Orleans, Louisiana. In total, more than 240 Sony Cameras will be in and around the Caesars Superdome covering your favorite plays, replays, interviews, and celebrations – enhancing the fan engagement experience for the crowd on-site as well as the billions around the world that will watch the game and consume Super Bowl content after it is over. These cameras range from Sony's professional broadcast models used by FOX Sports, the official broadcaster, to the various Alpha™ interchangeable lens cameras and E-mount lenses including G Master™ that The Associated Press and other sideline photographers will be using to create timeless Super Bowl imagery. Sony's professional broadcast cameras have covered football's biggest game for over a decade. This year FOX Sports, together with the production company Game Creek Video, will deploy more than 100 cameras on-site for pre-game, in-game, and post-game action as well as additional studio shows. FOX will also have Sony BVM reference level monitors on-site used for color gradation to bring the most accurate imagery to fans around the world. Sony's cameras will be positioned in each end zone, along both sidelines, and in multiple positions throughout the stadium, including the "SkyCam" over the field. There will be 14 Sony cameras specifically handling content for streaming. At Super Bowl LIX, in addition to all the broadcast and production cameras, FOX Sports will use Sony's HawkREPLAY systems, a remote production and instant replay broadcast solution, to support the overall broadcast experience, and additional Hawk-Eye technology will also be supporting in-game officiating and replay services, as well as the overall production.On the photography side, Sony has been the exclusive imaging products and support provider for The Associated Press – the definitive source for NFL imagery – since 2020. In total, AP will have 14 photographers and 9 editors on-site at the Super Bowl using Sony equipment to capture and share incredible imagery of the league's most defining moments. NFL's in-house photography team "NFL Focus" will also be using a variety of Sony Alpha ™ cameras and lenses to cover the game as well. Sony's Pro Support team will offer a pro photographer depot on-site to help service and support the professionals working the game, including offering loans of the brand-new flagship Alpha 1 II camera.Both the Associated Press and the NFL in-house photography are also planning to utilize Sony's PDT-FP1 transmitter device on-site to deliver photos + videos directly from camera to editors in real-time, streamlining their workflow and resulting in the fastest possible distribution to the public. Each year, the size and scope of the Super Bowl Halftime Show gets larger, including its production elements. For the fifth year in a row, the Funicular Goats will technically produce the Halftime Show and for the fourth straight year, the Goats are choosing the Sony VENICE 2 as their main camera alongside the Sony VENICE Extension System and the Sony BURANO for a total of 14 cameras.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at Open Source Summit Japan, Oct-28-2024 . Venue: Tokyo, Japan. Speakers: Norio Kobota, Senior Open Source Strategist.

Sony Group Corporation, Board Meeting, Jan 29, 2025. Agenda: To consider the appointment and titles of representative corporate executive officers as follows.

Sony Group Corporation announced that Hiroki Totoki, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President, COO and CFO, has been newly appointed as Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. The company appointed Lin Tao as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2025. These appointments were approved unanimously at the Board meeting held on January 28, 2025. Hiroki Totoki has served as CFO since 2018 and as President, COO and CFO from 2023, and the Board of Directors highly values his achievements and leadership driving Sony's growth strategies, together with current CEO Yoshida. Sony Group Corporation Management Structure (as of April 1, 2025): Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman, Representative Corporate Executive Officer; Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO and Representative Corporate Executive Officer; Rob Stringer Officer in charge of Music Business (Global), Chairman, Sony Music Group, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment; Shunsuke Muramatsu, Officer in charge of Music Business (Japan), President and Representative Director of the Board, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.; Jon Platt, Officer in charge of Music Publishing (Global), Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Publishing; Kimio Maki, Officer in charge of Entertainment, Technology & Services Business Representative Director, President and CEO, Sony Corporation; Toshihide Endo, Director, President & CEO, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Sony Financial Group Inc.; Ravi Ahuja, Officer in charge of Pictures Business President and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.; Shinji Sashida, Officer in charge of Imaging & Sensing Solutions Business (Newly appointed) Representative Director, President and CEO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation; Hideaki Nishino, Officer in charge of Game & Network Services Business (Newly appointed) President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment; Hermen Hulst, Officer in charge of Game Studio Business (Newly appointed) CEO, Studio Business Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment; Toshimoto Mitomo, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO); Representative Corporate Executive Officer Officer in charge of Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Sustainability, External Relations, Business Incubation Platform, Creative Platform and Mobility Business; Tsuyoshi Kodera, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Corporate Executive Officer, Officer in charge of Digital & Technology Platform (Digital Transformation Strategy, Information Systems, Information Security and Advanced Technology), R&D, Technology Strategy and Quality Management; Yasuhiro Ito, Chief People Officer (CPO) Corporate Executive Officer, Officer in charge of Human Resources, General Affairs, the Corporate Executive Office and Lead of Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Lin Tao: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Newly appointed) Corporate Executive Officer- Officer in charge of Corporate Planning and Control, Corporate Strategy, ccounting, Tax, Finance, IR, Disclosure Controls, Risk Control, Internal Audit and SOX 404; Hiroaki Kitano, Chief Technology Fellow (Newly appointed); Karen L. Halby, Senior Vice President, President, Sony Corporation of America; Hirotoshi Korenaga, Senior Vice President, In charge of Accounting; Sadahiko Hayakawa, Senior Vice President, In charge of Finance and IR; Naoya Horii, Senior Vice President, In charge of Corporate Planning and Control, Disc Manufacturing Business and Storage Media Business; Kaori Takezawa, Senior Vice President, In charge of Legal, Compliance, Privacy and External Relations; Robert Lawson, Senior Vice President, In charge of Corporate Communications; Yoshinori Matsumoto, Senior Vice President, In charge of Technology Strategy, Quality Management, Business Incubation Platform (Engineering) and Digital & Technology Platform (Advanced Technology) Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation; Kazuo Kii, Senior Vice President (Newly appointed) Sony Group China Representative Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation.

Effective April 1, 2025, Sony Group Corporation will implement changes to its management structure to clarify management roles according to their responsibilities for the management of the entire Group or of each business, and make further appointments. Yasuhiro Ito as Chief People Officer, Corporate Executive Officer Officer in charge of Human Resources, General Affairs, the Corporate Executive Office and Lead of Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (new position), and Lin Tao as Corporate Executive Officer Officer in charge of Corporate Planning and Control, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Tax, Finance, IR, Disclosure Controls, Risk Control, Internal Audit and SOX 404 (newly appointed). In addition, in the technology field, Hiroaki Kitano has been appointed as Chief Technology Fellow. These appointments were approved unanimously at the Board meeting held on January 28, 2025. The company appointed Shinji Sashida as Officer in charge of Imaging & Sensing Solutions Business (Newly appointed) Representative Director, President and CEO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Hideaki Nishino as Officer in charge of Game & Network Services Business (Newly appointed) President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hermen Hulst as Officer in charge of Game Studio Business (Newly appointed) CEO, Studio Business Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Kazuo Kii as Senior Vice President (Newly appointed) Sony Group China Representative Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. Additionally, there will be the following changes among the current Sony Group Corporation executives (with respect to all, the date of retirement is at the end of March, 2025, and the date of appointment is effective April 1, 2025). Terushi Shimizu will retire from the position of Senior Executive Vice President Kazushi Ambe will retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate Executive Officer, while continuing to serve as President of Sony University to foster the next generation of business leaders; and Naomi Matsuoka will retire as Senior Vice President Shiro Kambe, currently Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate Executive Officer, and Hisashi Tamai, Senior Vice President, will retire at the end of March 2025. These appointments approved unanimously at the Board meeting on January 28, 2025.

Sony Group Corporation announced that Hiroki Totoki, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President, COO and CFO, has been newly appointed as Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Kenichiro Yoshida, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman and CEO, will become Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman, also effective April 1, 2025. Hiroki Totoki has served as CFO since 2018 and as President, COO and CFO from 2023, and the Board of Directors highly values his achievements and leadership driving Sony's growth strategies, together with current CEO Yoshida. The Nominating Committee is continuously discussing succession plans for the management team and Totoki was evaluated as a strong candidate for CEO. These appointments were proposed by Kenichiro Yoshida to the Nominating Committee, and following deliberation by the Committee, were approved unanimously at the Board meeting held on January 28, 2025.

Sony Group Corporation, Board Meeting, Jan 28, 2025. Agenda: To consider Hiroki Totoki, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President, COO and CFO, has been newly appointed as Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Kenichiro Yoshida, currently Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman and CEO, will become Director, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman, also effective.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at PyTorch Conference 2024, Sep-18-2024 . Venue: San Francisco, California, United States. Speakers: Alexis Baudron, Senior AI Researcher.

On January 7, 2025 Kadokawa Corporation closed the transaction.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at 2024 SVG TranSPORT, Oct-08-2024 . Venue: The Cutting Room , New York, New York, New York, United States. Speakers: Deon LeCointe, Director, Networked Solutions.

Sony Group Corporation, Q3 2025 Earnings Call, Feb 13, 2025

Kadokawa Corporation announced a private placement of 12,054,100 shares at issue price ¥4,146 per share for gross proceeds ¥ 49,976,298,600 on December 19, 2024. The issuance made through third party allotment. The transaction included participation from Sony Group Corporation. The transaction is expected to close on January 7, 2025. The transaction was approved by the Board of Directors of the company. Issue expenses paid ¥230,000,000 for net proceeds ¥49,746,298,600

Sony Group Corporation (TSE:6758) has confirmed its interest in acquiring Fromsoftware parent company Kadokawa Games, Ltd. The PlayStation manufacturer cleared the air regarding reports that it was looking to pick up the gaming and anime mega company in a recent interview with Yahoo Japan. It’s acknowledgement of what could be a bombshell moment for entertainment fans everywhere, but until a deal is finalized, it is probably best to keep expectations for a potential buyout at a minimum. It is true that we have made an initial statement of intent,” Sony said regarding its interest in Kadokawa (translated via DeepL). “We would appreciate it if you would allow us to refrain from further comment.” Rumors that Sony may soon acquire Kadokawa first emerged from a Reuters report last month. It stated that talks between the two companies were ongoing, with one of its sources adding that, should negotiations proceed in a positive direction, a deal could be signed soon. Today’s confirmation from Sony suggests that talks remain active, though it’s unclear where things sit now. Kadokawa oversees a number of entities that could no doubt benefit Sony in the long run. One that many gaming fans have their eye on is FromSoftware, which helped launch gaming into the 2010s with its critically acclaimed Dark Souls series. The developer also found tremendous success with 2022’s George R. R. Martin collaboration project, Elden Ring, with its follow-up DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, launching earlier this year. Kadokawa also owns other gaming studios such as Spike Chunsoft (Danganronpa), Acquire (Octopath Traveler), Gotcha Gotcha Games (RPG Maker), and more. While some experts believe that bringing the media company under Sony’s wing may prove to be difficult, Ampere Analysis research director Piers Harding-Rolls previously explained to IGN that news of the company’s interest shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. It already owns about 14% of FromSoftware thanks to a deal made in 2022. “At the time, Sony mentioned a broader interest in cross-media development of anime and games IP to support its other media businesses,” Harding-Rolls said. “So, in that sense any deal for the parent company Kadokawa, which also operates extensively in manga and anime, is a natural extension of this earlier deal. These other areas align nicely with Sony’s anime businesses.” There’s no telling when or if the deal will proceed for now. While we wait for any updates, you can read about why FromSoftware isn’t currently interested in making Elden Ring 2. You can also learn about the ransomware attack that hit the game developer earlier this year.

The company closed its plan on November 25, 2024.

From October 1, 2024 to November 25, 2024, the company has repurchased 19,939,300 shares, representing 0.33% for ¥55,489.29 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 93,287,300 shares, representing 1.53% for ¥249,999.95 million under the buyback announced on May 14, 2024.

Sony Group Corporation has filed a Shelf Registration in the amount of $82.011368 million. Security Name: Common Stock Securities Offered: 4,302,800 Transaction Features: ESOP Related Offering

B&H is excited to share an updated version of Sony's camera, the a1 II Mirrorless Camera, along with the supremely fast wide-to-portrait-length FE 28-70mm f/2GM lens, both of which take the "professional's all-around" concept and improve it in several key features to further benefit the hybrid image-maker. Integrating leaps in AI processing, pre-capture and speed boost functions, and in-body image stabilization with expanded video features and an overhauled, professional-worthy body design, the Sony a1 II is the company's most versatile camera yet. The original a1 was already known for its strong imaging performance and the a1 II improves on this with upgraded BIONZ XR processing, an AI processing unit, more powerful 8.5-stop IBIS, and the impressive 50MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor from its predecessor. The sensor and processor still afford a top 30-fps shooting rate, expandable sensitivity from ISO 50-102400, and an impressive 15-stop dynamic range. Additionally, on the speed front, the a1 II gains the Pre-Capture and Speed Boost functions that debuted on the a9 III. Product Highlights: 50MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor; AI Tracking & Human Pose Estimation; 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video in 10-Bit; Up to 30 fps Shooting with AF/AE; Pre-Capture & Speed Boost Button; 8.5-Stop IBIS + Dynamic Stabilization; 9.44m-Dot EVF with 240 fps Refresh Rate; 3.2" 2.1m-Dot 4-Axis Touchscreen LCD; 5 GHz MIMO Wi-Fi, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet; Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots. The a1 II's focusing system received similarly significant upgrades from its predecessor, now sporting an AI Processing Unit and refined subject detection and tracking. First seen in the a7R V and a9 III, the AI Processing Unit boasts refined, responsive, and intelligent subject tracking and detection of humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes. The core video specs of the original a1 were ahead of their time, and in many ways, still are. The Sony a1 II keeps many of the core resolutions and frame rates, like 8.6K 30p and 4K 120p video in 10-bit, but refines the video recording capabilities with more supportive modes and features, including access to Dynamic Area Stabilization, Framing Stabilizer, Breathing Compensation, and support for a true 24.00 frame rate for a cinematic look. The a1-series has always been a top-of-the-line model for Sony and, as such, had one of the most durable and refined physical designs within the system. The a1 II, though, gains a bit of an upgrade to bring it in line with the a9 III in terms of button layout, screen and EVF implementation, and durability. More comfortable to use, more robust in terms of weather-sealing, and compatible with the latest VG-C5 Vertical Grip, it's a camera built for professional use and has the strongest, most reliable design in Sony's lineup. To match the well-roundedness and resolving power of the a1 II mirrorless camera, Sony has also released the FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens, which offers a fast maximum aperture in exchange for a few millimeters on the wide end of the zoom. Covering some of the most frequently used focal lengths, the hybrid lens offers impressively fast AF and is well-suited for almost all photo and video applications, but especially news, event, landscape, and wedding photography. Sony's G Master designation is reserved for its highest performing optics, those that offer the greatest sharpness, smoothest bokeh, utmost speed, and best overall performance. This 28-70mm f/2 checks all these boxes as it sets out to be a single lens replacement for several primes. The constant f/2 maximum aperture is a full stop faster than and f/2.8 lens, helping this zoom to further excel in low-light conditions and offering even greater control over depth of field and subject-background separation. Super ED, XA, aspherical, and ED elements yield high sharpness and smooth rendering while Nano AR Coating II suppresses flare for rich contrast and bright colors in a variety of lighting conditions. The floating focus design maintains high image quality throughout the focusing range, resulting in matched sharpness from infinity to the 1.2' minimum focusing distance, and a rounded 11-blade diaphragm results in a smooth, circular bokeh quality. Hybrid users especially will benefit from several useful features well-suited for both photography and filmmaking. The four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors generate fast and responsive AF performance that's equally quiet and smooth and the system compatible with continuous shooting speeds up to 120 fps or high-speed video recording at up to 240 fps. Product Highlights: Full-Frame | f/2 to f/22; Ultra-Fast Standard Zoom; Four XD Linear AF Motors, Floating Focus; Min. Focus: 1.2' Throughout Zoom Range; Aperture De-Click and Lock Switches; Zoom Smoothness Switch; XA and Super ED Elements; Nano AR Coating II and Fluorine Coating; Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction; Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM short-throw zoom lens only extends 0.7" when changing from 28mm to 70mm positions, meaning gimbal settings can remain the same when changing the zoom position, benefitting video. Focus breathing has been greatly reduced optically and the lens supports the Breathing Compensation function in select cameras to effectively eliminate angle of view shifts while changing the zoom position. The manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent switching and the zoom smoothness can also be adjusted to be smooth or tight for more precise handling. The lens weighs 2 lb, however much of this weight is placed at the rear of the barrel for a more balanced design that still promotes comfortable handheld use.

Sony Group Corporation announced dividend of the Interim Period of Year Ending March 31, 2025. For the interim, the company to pay a dividend of ¥50 against ¥40 a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payment December 5, 2024.

Sony Group Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For the year, the company expects Sales of ¥12,710,000 million, Operating income of ¥1,310,000 million, Net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders of ¥980,000 million.

Sony Group Corporation has filed a Shelf Registration in the amount of $78.868853 million. Security Name: Common Stock Securities Offered: 4,124,940 Transaction Features: ESOP Related Offering

Sony Group Corporation, ¥ 10.0, Cash Dividend, Mar-28-2025

Sony Group Corporation reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2024. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was JPY 2,971,224 million compared to JPY 2,727,012 million a year ago. Revenue was JPY 2,905,597 million compared to JPY 2,828,623 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 338,496 million compared to JPY 200,105 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 55.93 compared to JPY 32.44 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 55.74 compared to JPY 32.35 a year ago. For the six months, sales was JPY 5,536,585 million compared to JPY 5,011,555 million a year ago. Revenue was JPY 5,917,246 million compared to JPY 5,792,275 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 570,134 million compared to JPY 417,650 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 93.84 compared to JPY 67.7 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 93.53 compared to JPY 67.48 a year ago.

Sony Group Corporation, Q2 2025 Earnings Call, Nov 08, 2024

From July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, the company has repurchased 56,573,500 shares, representing 0.93% for ¥150,778.97 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 73,348,000 shares, representing 1.2% for ¥194,510.66 million under the buyback announced on May 14, 2024.

V, Inc. announced that it has received a round of funding on September 4, 2024. The transaction included participation from new investors, Nippon Venture Capital Co., Ltd., FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd., Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., Sony Group Corporation, and ITOCHU Corporation. The company has issued new shares through third-party allotment. The company has raised total amount to ¥240,000,000 in funding to the date.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference, Sep-05-2024 11:20 AM. Venue: Bank of America Pavilion, New York, New York, United States. Speakers: Tony , Vinciquerra.

doublejump.tokyo inc. announced that it will over ¥1,500 million in round of funding on August 28, 2024. The transaction included the participation from new investors SBI Investments Ltd., Sony Group Corporation, Taisu Ventures, Gate Ventures, Tm Capital 1, K.K., Bing Ventures and other company.

Sony Group Corporation Presents at New Global Sport Conference 2024, Aug-24-2024 . Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speakers: Toshimoto Mitomo, Executive Deputy President, CSO & Corporate Executive Officer.

Esports World Cup Foundation, New Global Sport Conference 2024, Aug 24, 2024 through Aug 25, 2024. Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sony Group Corporation (Sony) launched FavoriteSpace™, a new service designed to energize sports fan communities by offering new ways to enjoy sports. Making the most of Sony's technology and entertainment expertise, FavoriteSpace will deliver new sports content and create a social entertainment space where fans can share their passion for their favorites. As part of the new service, Sony launched the FavoriteSpace smartphone app. This first offering in the app is a dedicated virtual space (an "area") where users can enjoy content from Manchester City Football Club in a variety of ways. With FavoriteSpace, Sony will provide a venue for fans who share the same "favorites" to interact, as well as to connect with teams and players. By enriching the activities of sports fans both in physical and virtual space, Sony aims to create new experience value that will increase engagement among existing fans and also help to win new fans. The FavoriteSpace app: With the app, users can visit virtual "areas" featuring the history and philosophy of their favorite sports teams with their avatars and enjoy team-specific content and interaction with other fans. Fans can experience the same zeal and excitement they would in the physical world in a uniquely virtual way by viewing immersive 3DCG content that leverage technologies such as the tracking system of Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony group company. In the development of the Manchester City Area, the first team area to launch, Sony has worked with Manchester City as the club's official Virtual Fan Engagement Partner since 2021 to conduct a proof of concept (PoC) and incorporate feedback from fans. Going forward, Sony will expand the experience by providing more areas and content for various teams and other sports. Key Experiences in FavoriteSpace App's Manchester City Area("Man City Virtual Etihad Stadium": A New Way to Enjoy Sports, Beyond Space and Time: Manchester City's home, the Etihad Stadium, has been faithfully reproduced in virtual space, and fans can visit anytime with their avatars. At the virtual stadium, fans can enjoy the kind of immersive virtual content that is only possible in virtual space, such as Immersive Highlights, which allow them to freely view highlights of past home games in 3DCG from any viewpoint. Bonding Fans, Players, and the Team: Fans gathered as avatars in the virtual space can share their thoughts and passion for their team beyond nationality and language by communicating through emoticons, stamps, and interactions such as putting arms around each other's shoulders. In addition, fans can express their support for the team in various ways, such as participating in events held in virtual space on actual match days, customizing their avatars with uniforms and goods, and creating fan banners. By responding to fans showing support in these ways, the team and the players can also interact with the fan community, thereby building even more unity among the fans and their team.

Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference, Sep 04, 2024 through Sep 05, 2024. Venue: Bank of America Pavilion, New York, New York, United States.

Sony Group Corporation reported earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was JPY 2,565,361 million compared to JPY 2,284,543 million a year ago. Revenue was JPY 3,011,649 million compared to JPY 2,963,652 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 231,638 million compared to JPY 217,545 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 189.9 compared to JPY 176.26 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 189.43 compared to JPY 175.67 a year ago.

Sony Group Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For the year, the company expects Sales of ¥12,610,000 million, Operating income of ¥1,310,000 million, Net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders of ¥980,000 million.

Sony Group Corporation, ¥ 50.0, Cash Dividend, Sep-27-2024

Sony Group Corporation, Q1 2025 Earnings Call, Aug 07, 2024