Sony Group Corporation
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.
Key Figures
- Total Number of Shares Acquired (January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026): 4,971,600 shares
- Total Acquisition Cost of Shares (January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026): 19,656,086,859 yen
- Cumulative Treasury Stock Acquisition (as of January 31, 2026): 12,100,400 shares, 49,999,906,295 yen
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
Sony Group Corporation implemented share buyback in accordance with the Board of Directors resolution dated November 11, 2025, based on Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 34 of the Articles of Incorporation. During the acquisition period in January 2026, 4,971,600 common shares were acquired for 19,656,086,859 yen, bringing the cumulative total to 12,100,400 shares and an acquisition cost of 49,999,906,295 yen. The acquisition method was market purchase under a discretionary trading agreement on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Board resolution set an acquisition limit of 35 million shares, an acquisition cost limit of 100 billion yen, and an acquisition period from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
Through this treasury stock acquisition, 0.59% of the total issued shares have been acquired, aiming to enhance shareholder value. Since the acquisition was conducted via market purchase, liquidity considerations were taken into account. The Company plans to continue acquisitions within the Board resolution limits, focusing on improving capital efficiency and as part of shareholder returns.
