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 January 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,
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.
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SONY
GROUP CORPORATION
(Registrant) |
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By: |
/s/ Lin Tao |
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(Signature) |
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Lin Tao |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Date: January 20, 2026
List of Materials
Documents attached hereto:
Sony Corporation Announces Signing of Memorandum
of Understanding with TCL Electronics Holdings Limited for Strategic Partnership in the Home Entertainment Field
January 20, 2026
Sony Group Corporation
Sony Corporation Announces Signing of Memorandum
of Understanding with
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited for Strategic Partnership in
the Home Entertainment Field
Sony Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Sony Group Corporation, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with TCL Electronics Holdings Limited for a strategic
partnership (the “Partnership”) in the home entertainment field. For further details, please refer to the attached press release.
The impact of the Partnership on Sony Group Corporation’s
consolidated financial results will depend on the terms of the definitive agreements to be signed following discussions between both parties,
and is currently being evaluated. Sony Group Corporation will disclose any additional material developments in a timely manner.
January 20, 2026
Sony Corporation
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited
Sony and TCL Sign Memorandum of Understanding
for Strategic Partnership
in Home Entertainment Field
Driving Further Global Business Growth through
Combined Strengths
Sony Corporation (“Sony”)
and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited (“TCL”) today announced that the two companies have agreed to move forward with discussions
and consideration for a strategic partnership in the home entertainment field.
Specifically, the two companies have signed a
memorandum of understanding to confirm their intentions to establish a joint venture that will assume Sony’s home entertainment
business, with TCL holding 51% and Sony holding 49% of its shares. The joint venture will operate globally, handling the full process
from product development and design to manufacturing, sales, logistics, and customer service for products including televisions and home
audio equipment. Sony and TCL will proceed with discussions toward executing definitive binding agreements by the end of March 2026. Subject
to execution of the definitive agreements and relevant regulatory approvals and other conditions, the new company is expected to commence
its operations in April 2027.
The
new company plans to advance its business by leveraging Sony’s high-quality picture and audio technology cultivated over the years,
brand value and operational expertise including supply chain management, while utilizing TCL’s advanced display technology,
global scale advantages, industrial footprint, end-to-end cost efficiency, and vertical supply chain strength. The new company’s
products are expected to carry the globally recognized “Sony” name and “BRAVIA™” name, aiming to create
new customer value through these branded products such as TVs and home audio equipment.
The global market for large TV products continues
to expand, driven by trends such as diversified viewing styles through growing OTT(*) and video-sharing platforms, enhanced user experiences
enabled by the evolution of smart features, as well as adoption of higher resolution and larger displays. In this market environment,
the new company aims to create innovative products that meet the expectations of customers worldwide and achieve further business growth
through outstanding operational excellence. Sony and TCL are committed to strongly supporting the sustainable growth of the new company.
* Over The Top: video streaming services
Comment from Kimio Maki, Representative Director,
President and CEO, Sony Corporation
We are pleased to have reached this agreement
with TCL for a strategic partnership. By combining both companies’ expertise, we aim to create new customer value in the home entertainment
field, delivering even more captivating audio and visual experiences to customers worldwide.
Comment from DU Juan, Chairperson, TCL Electronics
Holdings Limited
We believe that this strategic partnership with
Sony represents a unique opportunity to combine the strengths of Sony and TCL, creating a powerful platform for sustainable growth. Through
strategic business complementarity, technology and know-how sharing, and operational integration, we expect to elevate our brand value,
achieve greater scale, and optimize the supply chain in order to deliver superior products and services to our customers.
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Sony Group Corporation and is responsible for the Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) business. With
the mission to “create the future of entertainment through the power of technology together with creators,” we aim
to continue to deliver Kando(*) to people around the world.
For more information, visit: https://www.sony.co.jp/en/
* Kando is a Japanese word that roughly
translates to the sense of awe and emotion you feel when experiencing something beautiful and amazing for the first time.
About TCL Electronics Holdings Limited
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited has been listed
on the mainboard of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since November 1999. It is engaged in display business, innovative business and internet
business. TCL actively transforms and innovates under the business philosophy of “Strategy Guidance, Innovation Drive, Advanced
Manufacturing and Global Operation”. Focusing on the mid-to-high-end markets around the world, TCL strives to consolidate the “Intelligent
IoT Ecosystem” all-category layout and is committed to providing users with an all-scenario smart and healthy life.
For more information, please visit the investor
relations web page of TCL at
https://electronics.tcl.com
*"Sony", "SONY" logo and any
other product names, service names or logo marks used in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation
or its affiliates. Other product names, service names, company names or logo marks are trademarked and copyrighted properties of their
respective owners and/or licensors.
