Sony repurchases 11.6M shares in August 2026

Sony details August 2026 share repurchases and cumulative progress under its up to 500 billion yen buyback authorization.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corporation (SONY) reports progress on its share repurchase program authorized by the Board on May 8, 2026 under Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan and Sony’s Articles of Incorporation. From August 1 to August 31, 2026, Sony repurchased 11,613,200 common shares for a total of 43,476,052,881 yen via open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract. Cumulatively under this authorization, Sony has repurchased 67,581,300 shares for 237,352,140,305 yen, against a maximum approved capacity of 230 million shares and 500 billion yen through May 10, 2027.

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• Ongoing share repurchases: Sony is actively executing its buyback authorization, having repurchased 67,581,300 shares for 237,352,140,305 yen to date under a program of up to 230 million shares or 500 billion yen.

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• None.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased in August 2026: 11,613,200 shares Amount spent on August 2026 repurchases: 43,476,052,881 yen Cumulative shares repurchased: 67,581,300 shares +5 more

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Shares repurchased in August 2026 11,613,200 shares Common stock repurchased from August 1 to August 31, 2026

Amount spent on August 2026 repurchases 43,476,052,881 yen Total purchase amount for shares repurchased in August 2026

Cumulative shares repurchased 67,581,300 shares Total number of shares repurchased under the current authorization

Cumulative repurchase amount 237,352,140,305 yen Total purchase amount for repurchased shares under the authorization

Maximum shares authorized for repurchase 230,000,000 shares Upper limit of common shares to be repurchased, 3.89% of issued and outstanding excluding treasury stock

Maximum repurchase amount 500,000,000,000 yen Upper limit on total purchase amount for the program

Repurchase period May 11, 2026 to May 10, 2027 Approved period during which repurchases may occur

August 2026 repurchase period August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026 Specific period covered by the reported monthly repurchases

Key Terms

open market purchase, discretionary trading contract, treasury stock, Companies Act of Japan, +1 more

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open market purchase financial

"Method of repurchase: Open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange"

An open market purchase is when a company buys its own shares on public stock exchanges the same way any investor would, rather than through a private deal. Investors care because these purchases reduce the number of shares available, can boost earnings per share and share price, signal that management thinks the stock is undervalued, and use company cash that might otherwise go to reinvestment or dividends — like a business quietly buying back its own tickets at the box office.

discretionary trading contract financial

"through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract"

treasury stock financial

"3.89% of total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock)"

Treasury stock is shares that a company has bought back from the public and kept in its own control rather than retiring them. Think of it like a company holding its own tickets in a drawer: those shares no longer vote or receive dividends while held, but the company can reissue or retire them later; this reduces the number of shares available to outside investors and can boost per‑share earnings and influence ownership and stock price.

Companies Act of Japan regulatory

"pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan"

Articles of Incorporation regulatory

"Article 34 of Sony’s Articles of Incorporation"

A formal legal document filed with a government authority that creates a corporation and sets its basic rules — for example the company name, business purpose, how many ownership shares can exist, and who can receive legal notices. It matters to investors because it defines ownership structure, voting rights, and limits on liability, shaping who controls the company and how future shares or dividends can affect an investor’s stake; think of it as the company’s birth certificate and rulebook.

FAQ

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What did SONY announce in the September 2026 Form 6-K?

Sony Group Corporation announced the status of its common share repurchase program, detailing shares bought back and total yen spent in August 2026 and cumulatively under a Board-approved authorization through May 10, 2027.

How many SONY shares were repurchased in August 2026?

From August 1 to August 31, 2026, Sony repurchased 11,613,200 shares of its common stock for a total of 43,476,052,881 yen through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract.

What is the total amount SONY has spent on buybacks under the current authorization?

Under the current authorization, Sony has cumulatively repurchased 67,581,300 shares for a total of 237,352,140,305 yen as reported, using part of the approved maximum of 500 billion yen.

What is the maximum size of SONY’s current share repurchase program?

Sony’s Board-approved program allows repurchase of up to 230 million common shares, equal to 3.89% of issued and outstanding shares excluding treasury stock, for a maximum total purchase amount of 500 billion yen.

Over what period can SONY execute its current share repurchase authorization?

Sony may repurchase shares under this authorization during the period from May 11, 2026 to May 10, 2027, primarily via expected open market purchases through the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

How is SONY conducting its share repurchases?

Sony is conducting its share repurchases as open market purchases through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract, as permitted by its Articles of Incorporation and Japanese Companies Act provisions.

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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 September 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: September 03, 2026

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)

September 3, 2026

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 8, 2026, as follows.

1. Class of shares repurchased:	Common stock of Sony
2. Total number of shares repurchased:	11,613,200 shares
3. Total purchase amount for repurchased shares:	43,476,052,881 yen
4. Period of repurchase:	August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026
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 8, 2026

(1)	Class of shares to be repurchased	Common stock of Sony
(2)	Total number of shares for repurchase	230 million shares (maximum) (3.89% of total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock))
(3)	Total purchase amount for repurchase of shares	500 billion yen (maximum)
(4)	Period of repurchase	May 11, 2026 to May 10, 2027
(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 August 31, 2026)

(1)	Total number of shares repurchased	67,581,300 shares
(2)	Total purchase amount for repurchased shares	237,352,140,305 yen

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