Sony Group Corp

Sony Group Corporation reported its share buyback activity for July 2026, repurchasing 18,891,500 common shares for a total of JPY 66,399,299,119. This brings the total repurchases under the current program to 55,968,100 shares, representing 24.33% of the maximum authorized shares and 38.78% of the maximum authorized amount. The company also disposed of 263,530 shares, primarily due to the exercise of stock acquisition rights.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) have signed a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture. The JV, named Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, will be located in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, and will focus on the development and manufacturing of next-generation image sensors for smartphones, with volume production expected to begin in 2029. Sony will be the sole controlling shareholder, contributing approximately 465 billion yen, while TSMC will contribute approximately 282 billion yen. The financial impact on Sony Group's consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, is expected to be immaterial.

Sony Group Corporation announced the status of its common stock repurchase program for July 2026. The company repurchased 18,891,500 shares for a total of 66,399,299,119 yen during the month. This is part of a larger program approved by the Board of Directors on May 8, 2026, authorizing the repurchase of up to 230 million shares or 500 billion yen by May 10, 2027. As of July 31, 2026, Sony has repurchased a total of 55,968,100 shares for 193,876,087,424 yen under this resolution.

Sony Group Corp reported strong Q1 FY2026 results with sales up 8% to 2,837.8 billion yen and operating income surging 40% to 476.5 billion yen. The company also upgraded its full-year FY2026 sales forecast by 200 billion yen to 12,500 billion yen and operating income forecast by 120 billion yen to 1,720 billion yen. While the Kumamoto Technology Center suspended production due to an earthquake, the financial impact is not yet estimable and not included in the forecast.

Sony Group Corporation reported strong first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales increasing by 8.2% to ¥2.84 trillion and operating income surging by 40.2% to ¥476.5 billion. Net income attributable to stockholders rose 32.1% to ¥342.2 billion, with basic EPS at ¥58.07. The company also provided a positive full-year forecast for fiscal year 2027 and announced an annual dividend forecast of ¥35.00 per share.

Sony Group Corporation announced the disposal of 1,142,196 treasury shares on August 3, 2026, for the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under its employee stock compensation plan. The shares will be disposed of at a price of 3,438 yen per share, totaling 3,926,869,848 yen. This action is part of a plan introduced in fiscal year 2023 to incentivize directors, officers, and employees to contribute to the Group's business performance. The disposal price is based on the market closing price and is considered fair.

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.

Sony Group Corporation announced the status of its common stock repurchase program for June 2026. The company repurchased 18,006,700 shares for a total of 60,216,974,617 yen during the month. This is part of a larger program approved by the Board of Directors on May 8, 2026, authorizing the repurchase of up to 230 million shares or 500 billion yen by May 10, 2027. As of June 30, 2026, Sony has repurchased a total of 37,076,600 shares for 127,476,788,305 yen under this resolution.

Sony Group Corporation announced the granting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to its directors, corporate executive officers, other officers, and employees, as well as those of its subsidiaries. This initiative is part of a stock compensation plan introduced in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The grants are divided into four series with varying vesting schedules and recipient groups, with the scheduled grant date set for July 24, 2026. The plan aims to deliver common stock after vesting, with provisions for cash in lieu under specific circumstances.

Sony Group Corporation filed a Form 6-K to submit exhibits related to the issuance of senior notes. The filing includes forms for 4.657% Senior Notes due 2031 and 5.089% Senior Notes due 2036. These documents, along with legal opinions, are incorporated by reference into a previously filed Registration Statement on Form F-3.