Sony executes ¥23.22B buyback in Sept—51.1M shares repurchased

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group updated its share buyback activity and program status. The Board authorized a repurchase program up to 100,000,000 shares (about ¥250,000,000,000) for the period May 15, 2025 to May 14, 2026. Through September 30, 2025, Sony repurchased a total of 51,135,000 shares for ¥197,285,851,790. During September 1–30, 2025, Sony bought 5,572,800 shares for ¥23,215,946,996 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract. The program remains active with the original method of open market purchases via a discretionary trading contract.

Positive

• 51,135,000 shares repurchased under the Board-authorized program as of Sep 30, 2025
• ¥197,285,851,790 total spent on repurchases through Sep 30, 2025
• 5,572,800 shares repurchased in September for ¥23,215,946,996
• Buybacks conducted via open market discretionary trading contract on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Negative

• Remaining authorization: approximately 48,865,000 shares left from the 100M-share limit
• Remaining budget: approximately ¥52,714,148,210 available under the ¥250B cap

Insights

Corporate Finance Analyst

Buyback progressing: 51.1M shares repurchased under a 100M-share, ¥250B authorization.

The Board approved a large repurchase authorization of 100,000,000 shares up to ¥250,000,000,000 for the 12-month period beginning May 15, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, Sony executed 51,135,000 shares totaling ¥197,285,851,790, using open market purchases through a discretionary trading contract.

This shows the company has used a majority of the authorized ¥250B capacity, reducing remaining authorization and indicating meaningful capital return activity funded within the board-approved limit.

Equity Capital Markets Specialist

September tranche: 5.57M shares bought for ¥23.22B via TSE discretionary trading.

During September 1–30, 2025, Sony repurchased 5,572,800 shares for ¥23,215,946,996 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the disclosed discretionary trading approach. This is consistent with ongoing program execution rather than a single-block repurchase.

The disclosed monthly activity provides transparent execution details for investors monitoring repurchase pacing and market impact.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October 2025

Commission File Number: 001-06439

SONY GROUP CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, 108-0075, JAPAN

(Address of principal executive offices)

The registrant files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F,

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	SONY GROUP CORPORATION (Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Lin Tao
		(Signature)
	Lin Tao
	Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 3, 2025

List of Materials

Documents attached hereto:

Notice Regarding the Status of Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock (Repurchase of Shares Under the Provision of Sony’s Articles of Incorporation Pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

October 3, 2025

Sony Group Corporation

Notice Regarding the Status of Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock

(Repurchase of Shares Under the Provision of Sony’s Articles of Incorporation Pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) announced today the status of the repurchase of shares of its own common stock pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan and Article 34 of Sony’s Articles of Incorporation, which was approved at the meeting of its Board of Directors held on May 14, 2025, as follows.

1.	Class of shares repurchased:	Common stock of Sony
2.	Total number of shares repurchased:	5,572,800 shares
3.	Total purchase amount for repurchased shares:	23,215,946,996 yen
4.	Period of repurchase:	September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
5.	Method of repurchase:	Open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract

(For reference)

1. Details of resolution approved at the Board of Directors meeting held on May 14, 2025

	(1)	Class of shares to be repurchased	Common stock of Sony
	(2)	Total number of shares for repurchase	100 million shares (maximum) (1.66% of total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock))
	(3)	Total purchase amount for repurchase of shares	250 billion yen (maximum)
	(4)	Period of repurchase	May 15, 2025 to May 14, 2026
	(5)	Method of repurchase	Expected open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract

2. Total number and purchase amount of shares repurchased pursuant to the above-mentioned resolution of its Board of Directors (as of September 30, 2025)

	(1)	Total number of shares repurchased	51,135,000 shares
	(2)	Total purchase amount for repurchased shares	197,285,851,790 yen

End of document

FAQ

How many shares has Sony (SNEJF) repurchased under its current program?

As of September 30, 2025, Sony repurchased 51,135,000 shares under the Board-authorized program.

What is the total amount Sony spent on share repurchases through September 30, 2025?

Sony spent a total of ¥197,285,851,790 on repurchased shares through September 30, 2025.

How many shares did Sony buy in September 2025 and for how much?

Between September 1–30, 2025, Sony repurchased 5,572,800 shares for ¥23,215,946,996.

What is the size and period of Sony's repurchase authorization?

The Board authorized up to 100,000,000 shares, up to ¥250,000,000,000, for the period May 15, 2025 to May 14, 2026.

What method is Sony using to execute the repurchases?

Repurchases are executed as open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract.