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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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
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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
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.
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.
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