Sony Group (SONY) expands stock buyback to ¥150B and 55M shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corporation has expanded its share repurchase facility approved in November 2025. The maximum total number of common shares authorized for repurchase has been increased from 35 million shares, or 0.59% of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock), to 55 million shares, or 0.92%.

The maximum total purchase amount has also been raised from 100 billion yen to 150 billion yen, with the repurchase period unchanged from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026. Sony plans to conduct repurchases through expected open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract and notes that only a portion of the authorized amount may ultimately be bought back.

For reference, Sony has already repurchased 12,100,400 shares for 49,999,906,295 yen, and shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock) total 5,963,341,278, with 186,469,367 shares held as treasury stock.

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 February 2026

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: February 05, 2026

List of Materials

Documents attached hereto:

Notice Regarding Partial Amendments to the Facility for the Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock (Expansion of the Facility for Repurchase)

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

February 5, 2026

Sony Group Corporation

Notice Regarding Partial Amendments to the Facility for the Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock

(Expansion of the Facility for Repurchase)

(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”) approved, at the meeting of its Board of Directors held on November 11, 2025, the establishment of a facility for 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. Sony hereby announces that, at the meeting of its Board of Directors held today, it resolved to partially amend the facility for the repurchase of shares of common stock, as follows.

1. Reason for Partial Amendments to the Facility for the Repurchase of Shares

To repurchase its own shares more flexibly in consideration of factors such as opportunities for strategic investment, Sony’s financial condition and the price of its common stock as part of improving capital efficiency and implementing capital policy according to the business environment.

2. Details of Partial Amendments to the Facility for the Repurchase of Shares (Amendments are underlined.)

		Before Partial Amendments (Board of Directors resolution on November 11, 2025)	After Partial Amendments (Board of Directors resolution on February 5, 2026)
(1)	Class of shares for repurchase	Common stock of Sony	Common stock of Sony
(2)	Total number of shares for repurchase	35 million shares (maximum) (0.59% of total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock))	55 million shares (maximum) (0.92% of total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock))
(3)	Total purchase amount for repurchase of shares	100 billion yen (maximum)	150 billion yen (maximum)
(4)	Period of repurchase	November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026	November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026
(5)	Method of repurchase	Expected open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract	Expected open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract

Depending on investment opportunities, market environment and other factors, it is possible that a share repurchase of only a portion of the above will be carried out.

(For reference)

1. Total number and purchase amount of shares repurchased pursuant to the Board of Directors resolution on November 11, 2025 (as of January 31, 2026)

	(1)	Total number of shares repurchased	12,100,400 shares
	(2)	Total purchase amount for repurchased shares	49,999,906,295 yen

2. Status of treasury stock as of January 31, 2026

	(1)	Total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock)	5,963,341,278 shares
	(2)	Number of treasury stock	186,469,367 shares

End of document

FAQ

What change did Sony Group (SONY) make to its share repurchase facility?

Sony increased its maximum share repurchase authorization from 35 million to 55 million common shares and raised the total purchase amount limit from 100 billion yen to 150 billion yen, while keeping the original repurchase period and method unchanged.

What is the size of Sony Group’s expanded buyback relative to its shares outstanding?

The revised facility allows repurchases of up to 55 million Sony common shares, described as 0.92% of the total number of shares issued and outstanding, excluding treasury stock, compared with the prior 35 million-share limit, which represented 0.59% under the earlier authorization.

Over what period can Sony Group (SONY) execute this share repurchase program?

Sony’s share repurchase facility applies to the period from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026. The expansion approved on February 5, 2026 kept this timeframe unchanged, while only increasing the maximum number of shares and total yen amount available for repurchase.

How does Sony Group plan to conduct its repurchases under the facility?

Sony plans to repurchase its common shares via expected open market purchases through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract. The company also notes that, depending on conditions, it may only repurchase a portion of the maximum authorized amount.

How many Sony Group shares have already been repurchased under this program?

For reference, Sony reports it has already repurchased 12,100,400 common shares for a total purchase amount of 49,999,906,295 yen. These figures are provided alongside the expanded facility limits to show progress under the ongoing buyback authorization.

What are Sony Group’s current issued, outstanding, and treasury share counts?

Sony reports 5,963,341,278 common shares issued and outstanding, excluding treasury stock. It also holds 186,469,367 shares as treasury stock. These figures provide context for the expanded authorization to repurchase up to 55 million additional common shares under the facility.