Sony Group (OTC: SNEJF) CDO reports RSU and option holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corp Chief Digital Officer Tsuyoshi Kodera filed an initial Form 3 outlining his equity interests in the company. The filing lists several blocks of restricted stock units tied to SONY common stock that vest on dates including August 3, 2026, August 2, 2027, and August 1, 2028, plus additional RSUs that vest upon specified termination windows. It also details multiple employee stock options on common stock and American Depositary Receipts with exercise prices from $4.31 to $28.91 and expirations between 2026 and 2035, along with directly held common stock and 24,525 ADRs, each convertible into one share of common stock.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kodera Tsuyoshi

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU

(Street)

TOKYO 108-0075

(City) (State) (Zip)

JAPAN

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sony Group Corp [ SONY ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[6,758]

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	24,525(1)	D
Common Stock	27,553	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	37,055	(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	36,541	(3)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	39,937	(4)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	5,950	(5)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	14,509	(6)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(7)	11/19/2028	Common Stock	33,000	$10.42	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(8)	11/19/2029	Common Stock	66,500	$11.37	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(9)	11/17/2030	Common Stock	100,000	$16.67	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(10)	11/01/2026	Common Stock	68,500	$4.31(17)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(11)	10/31/2027	Common Stock	100,000	$6.71(17)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(12)	10/28/2031	Common Stock	100,000	$18.39(17)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(13)	11/01/2032	Common Stock	100,000	$14.6(17)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(14)	11/09/2033	Common Stock	70,000	$16.59(17)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(15)	11/08/2034	Common Stock	70,000	$18.89(17)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(16)	10/30/2035	Common Stock	71,900	$28.91(17)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents 24,525 American Depository Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

2. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 3, 2026. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 2, 2027. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

4. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 1, 2028. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

5. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on a specified date corresponding to the date upon which the Reporting Person ceases to hold a position as a senior executive of the Issuer: (a) if the termination occurs between April 1 to July 17, the RSUs will vest on August 1 of the year of termination; (b) if the termination occurs between July 18 to November 16, the RSUs will vest on December 1 of the year of termination; (c) if the termination occurs between November 17 to March 31, the RSUs will vest on the April 15 following the date of termination. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

6. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on December 1, 2026. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

7. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the option's grant date. The option was granted on November 20, 2018. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

8. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the option's grant date. The option was granted on November 20, 2019. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

9. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the option's grant date. The option was granted on November 18, 2020. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

10. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of November 2, 2018, November 22, 2018, and November 22, 2019. The option was granted on November 22, 2016.

11. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of November 1, 2019, November 21, 2019, and November 21, 2020. The option was granted on November 21, 2017.

12. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 29, 2023, November 18, 2023, and November 18, 2024. The option was granted on November 18, 2021.

13. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of November 2, 2024, November 16, 2024, and November 16, 2025. The option was granted on November 16, 2022.

14. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock becomes exercisable in three equal installments on each of November 10, 2025, November 27, 2025, and November 27, 2026. The option was granted on November 27, 2023.

15. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock becomes exercisable in three equal installments on each of November 9, 2026, November 25, 2026, and November 25, 2027. The option was granted on November 25, 2024.

16. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock becomes exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 31, 2027, November 25, 2027, and November 25, 2028. The option was granted on November 25, 2025.

17. For purposes of this Form 3, a conversion rate of USD $0.006408 for each JPY 1.00 was used.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Yujiro Okusuka, as Attorney-in-Fact for Tsuyoshi Kodera	03/18/2026
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FAQ

What does Sony Group Corp (SNEJF) Chief Digital Officer report on this Form 3?

The Form 3 reports Tsuyoshi Kodera’s existing equity holdings in Sony Group Corp, including restricted stock units, employee stock options and directly held common stock and American Depositary Receipts. It establishes his starting ownership position as a reporting insider without showing new buy or sell transactions.

What restricted stock units does Sony (SNEJF) CDO Tsuyoshi Kodera hold?

Kodera holds several blocks of RSUs, each representing a right to one share of SONY common stock. Vesting dates include August 3, 2026, August 2, 2027, August 1, 2028, December 1, 2026, and additional RSUs that vest on specific dates tied to when he ceases being a senior executive.

What stock options are disclosed for Sony (SNEJF) CDO on this Form 3?

The filing lists multiple employee stock options over Sony common stock and ADRs, with exercise prices from $4.31 to $28.91. Expiration dates range from November 1, 2026 through October 30, 2035, and options typically vest in three equal installments under allocation agreements.

How many Sony (SNEJF) ADRs does the CDO hold according to the Form 3?

The Form 3 notes holdings of 24,525 American Depositary Receipts, each convertible at any time into one share of Sony common stock. The ADRs have no expiration date, providing ongoing flexibility for conversion into underlying common shares at the holder’s election.

How do the Sony (SNEJF) RSUs for the CDO vest around termination events?

One RSU grant vests based on when the reporting person stops serving as a senior executive. If termination falls in three defined date windows, vesting occurs on August 1, December 1, or April 15 of specified years, subject to forfeiture and possible accelerated vesting under grant terms.

Are the Sony (SNEJF) options tied to ADRs or common stock in this Form 3?

The filing includes options to acquire American Depositary Receipts and options directly over Sony common stock. ADR-related options became exercisable in three installments starting one year after grant, and each ADR is convertible into one common share with no expiration date on the ADRs themselves.