Announcement of Definitive Agreement on Strategic Alliance in Home Entertainment Area Between Sony Corporation and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited
Sony will establish a new company to succeed the home entertainment business, with TCL holding 51% equity and Sony 49%. The enterprise value is approximately 102.8 billion yen, with the transaction expected to complete in April 2027.
Notice Regarding the Status and Completion of Share Buyback (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)
The total acquisition price of treasury stock was JPY 249,999,854,281, with a total of 70,793,900 shares acquired. All acquisitions were completed as of March 24, 2026.
Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provision of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and the Articles of Incorporation)
From February 1 to February 28, 2026, 25,107,900 shares of treasury stock were acquired with an acquisition cost of 87,055,622,324 yen. The cumulative number of shares acquired is 37,208,300 shares and the acquisition cost is 137,055,528,619 yen.
Notice Regarding Partial Change in Matters Related to Share Buyback (Expansion of Acquisition Limit)
(Buyback of Treasury Stock Based on Board of Directors’ Resolution under Article 459-1 of the Companies Act)
Expansion of share buyback limit from 55 million shares to 90 million shares, total acquisition value increased from 150 billion yen to 250 billion yen, to be implemented from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026.
FY March 2026 Q3 Financial Summary [IFRS] (Consolidated)
For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated revenue was JPY 9,443.2 billion (up 2.3% YoY), operating income was JPY 1,283.97 billion (up 21.0% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter was JPY 947.776 billion (up 12.4% YoY).
FY2025 3rd Quarter Consolidated Financial Summary
(Three months ended December 31, 2025)
For the 3rd quarter of FY2025, continuing operations recorded net sales of 3,713.7 billion yen (YoY +1%), operating income of 515.0 billion yen (+22%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of 377.3 billion yen (+11%), marking profit growth.
Notice Regarding Partial Revision of Matters Concerning Treasury Stock Acquisition (Expansion of Acquisition Limit)
(Treasury Stock Acquisition Based on the Board of Directors’ Resolution under the Provision of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)
Expanded the treasury stock acquisition limit from 35 million shares (0.59%) to 55 million shares (0.92%) and increased the total acquisition amount from 100 billion yen to 150 billion yen. The acquisition period is from November 12, 2025, to May 14, 2026.
Notice Regarding Change of Representative Executive Officer
Sony Group Corporation has resolved that Kenichiro Yoshida, Director and Representative Executive Chairman, will resign as Representative Executive Officer and transition to Chairman of the Board as of March 31, 2026.
Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)
From January 1 to January 31, 2026, 4,971,600 common shares were acquired for 19,656,086,859 yen, bringing the cumulative acquired shares to 12,100,400 shares and the acquisition cost to 49,999,906,295 yen.
Notice of Basic Agreement on Strategic Partnership between Sony Corporation and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited in the Home Entertainment Field
Sony Corporation and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture in the home entertainment business. TCL will invest 51%, Sony 49%, with business commencement scheduled for April 2027.
Notice on the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition
(Treasury Stock Acquisition Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)
From December 1 to December 31, 2025, the company acquired 4,741,700 shares of common stock with a total acquisition price of 19,591,246,660 yen. The cumulative number of shares acquired is 7,128,800 shares, with a total acquisition price of 30,343,819,436 yen.
Announcement of Definitive Agreement Concerning Additional Acquisition of Interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC by Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment will acquire approximately 41% interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain Ltd., aiming to hold a total of 80% interest and make it a consolidated subsidiary.
