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Consumer Electronics/Appliances
BuybackJul 14, 2026, 09:36 AM

Sony repurchases 18M shares for ¥60.2B in June 2026

AI Summary

Sony Group Corporation reported its share buyback activities for June 2026, repurchasing 18,006,700 common shares for a total of ¥60,216,974,617. This is part of a program approved in May 2026, targeting up to 230 million shares or ¥500 billion by May 2027. As of June 30, 2026, the company has repurchased 37,076,600 shares, utilizing 25.50% of the maximum authorized amount. Additionally, 603,000 treasury shares were disposed through the exercise of stock acquisition rights.

Key Highlights

  • Board approved a share buyback program for up to 230,000,000 shares or ¥500,000,000,000.
  • The repurchase period for the program is from May 11, 2026, to May 10, 2027.
  • Sony repurchased 18,006,700 common shares during June 2026.
  • The total amount spent on repurchases in June 2026 was ¥60,216,974,617.
  • As of June 30, 2026, a total of 37,076,600 shares have been repurchased.
  • Total amount spent on repurchases as of June 30, 2026, is ¥127,476,788,305.
  • The buyback program is 16.12% complete by shares and 25.50% by amount as of June 30, 2026.
  • 603,000 treasury shares were disposed for ¥1,923,081,570 due to stock acquisition rights exercise.