Sony Group (SNEJF) CPO Ito details RSU, option and share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corp executive Yasuhiro Ito, Chief People Officer, filed an initial ownership report showing his equity interests in Sony. The filing lists several blocks of restricted stock units (RSUs), including 30,530 RSUs that vest on August 1, 2028, and others vesting on specified dates between 2024 and 2027. He also holds multiple employee stock options on common stock, such as 13,000 options with a strike price of $8.25 expiring on October 30, 2028 and 55,000 options at $28.91 expiring on October 30, 2035. In addition, he owns 6,489 shares of Sony common stock directly. The report reflects existing holdings rather than new share purchases or sales.

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^*

Ito Yasuhiro

(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 People Officer (CPO)

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	6,489	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	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	30,530	(1)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,924	(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	7,893	(3)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	4,951	(4)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	3,082	(5)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(6)	10/30/2028	Common Stock	13,000	$8.25(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(7)	10/30/2029	Common Stock	15,000	$8.59(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(8)	10/28/2030	Common Stock	20,000	$11.84(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(9)	10/28/2031	Common Stock	20,000	$18.39(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(10)	11/01/2032	Common Stock	20,000	$14.6(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(11)	11/09/2033	Common Stock	8,500	$16.59(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(12)	11/08/2034	Common Stock	11,500	$18.89(14)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(13)	10/30/2035	Common Stock	55,000	$28.91(14)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("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.

2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs have vested or will vest in three equal amounts on each of December 2, 2024, December 1, 2025, and December 1, 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 have vested or will vest in three equal amounts on each of December 1, 2025, December 1, 2026, and December 1, 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 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.

5. 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.

6. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 31, 2020, November 20, 2020, and November 20, 2021. The option was granted on November 20, 2018.

7. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 31, 2021, November 20, 2021, and November 20, 2022. The option was granted on November 20, 2019.

8. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 29, 2022, November 18, 2022, and November 18, 2023. The option was granted on November 18, 2020.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 Yasuhiro Ito	03/18/2026
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FAQ

What does Yasuhiro Ito’s Form 3 filing show for Sony Group Corp (SNEJF)?

The Form 3 shows Chief People Officer Yasuhiro Ito’s existing equity holdings in Sony. It lists restricted stock units, multiple employee stock option grants, and 6,489 shares of common stock held directly, establishing his baseline ownership as an executive.

How many Sony restricted stock units does Yasuhiro Ito hold according to the Form 3?

The filing lists several RSU awards, including 30,530 RSUs vesting on August 1, 2028. Other RSU blocks, such as 2,924, 7,893, 4,951, and 3,082 units, vest on specified dates between 2024 and 2027, all subject to forfeiture and acceleration terms.

What stock option grants are reported for Sony executive Yasuhiro Ito in this Form 3?

The Form 3 lists multiple employee stock options on Sony common stock, including 13,000 options at $8.25 expiring October 30, 2028 and 55,000 options at $28.91 expiring October 30, 2035. Several intermediate grants have strike prices between $8.59 and $18.89 with staggered expirations.

Does Sony’s Yasuhiro Ito directly own common stock, apart from RSUs and options?

Yes. In addition to RSUs and options, the filing shows 6,489 shares of Sony common stock held directly. This figure represents current common share ownership and is separate from the shares that may be received upon RSU vesting or option exercises.

Are there any insider buys or sells in Yasuhiro Ito’s Sony Form 3 disclosure?

No insider purchases or sales are indicated. The transactions are classified as holdings, with the transaction summary showing zero buy and sell counts. The document serves as an initial statement of beneficial ownership rather than reporting new trading activity.

How do the vesting schedules work for Yasuhiro Ito’s Sony RSU awards?

Footnotes explain that some RSUs vest on specific dates, like August 1, 2028 or December 1, 2026, while others vest in three equal installments across years such as 2024–2026 or 2025–2027. All awards are subject to forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting under their terms.