Sony Group (SONY) advances ¥100B share repurchase, 12.1M shares bought

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corporation updated investors on its ongoing share repurchase program. In the period from January 1 to January 31, 2026, Sony bought back 4,971,600 shares of its common stock for a total of 19,656,086,859 yen through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract.

This buyback is part of a Board-approved program, authorized on November 11, 2025, to repurchase up to 35 million shares (a maximum of 0.59% of shares issued and outstanding, excluding treasury stock) for up to 100 billion yen between November 12, 2025 and May 14, 2026. As of this update, Sony has repurchased a cumulative 12,100,400 shares for 49,999,906,295 yen under this authorization.

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 04, 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)

February 4, 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 November 11, 2025, as follows.

1. Class of shares repurchased:	Common stock of Sony
2. Total number of shares repurchased:	4,971,600 shares
3. Total purchase amount for repurchased shares:	19,656,086,859 yen
4. Period of repurchase:	January 1, 2026 to January 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 November 11, 2025

	(1)	Class of shares to be repurchased	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))
	(3)	Total purchase amount for repurchase of shares	100 billion yen (maximum)
	(4)	Period of repurchase	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

2. Total number and purchase amount of shares repurchased pursuant to the above-mentioned resolution of its Board of Directors (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

End of document

FAQ

What share repurchases did Sony Group (SONY) complete in January 2026?

Sony Group repurchased 4,971,600 shares of its common stock in January 2026. The purchases totaled 19,656,086,859 yen and were executed as open market transactions on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract.

What is the total size of Sony Group's current share buyback authorization?

Sony’s current repurchase authorization allows buying back up to 35 million common shares. This cap equals 0.59% of its issued and outstanding shares, excluding treasury stock, with a maximum total purchase amount of 100 billion yen for the program.

Over what period is Sony Group (SONY) conducting this share repurchase program?

The share repurchase program runs from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026. It was approved by Sony’s Board of Directors on November 11, 2025, under Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan and Sony’s Articles of Incorporation.

How much has Sony Group spent so far under its current buyback program?

Sony has spent 49,999,906,295 yen under the current authorization. This cumulative amount reflects total consideration paid to repurchase 12,100,400 shares of its common stock through open market transactions on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

How many shares has Sony Group (SONY) repurchased cumulatively under this authorization?

Sony has cumulatively repurchased 12,100,400 shares of its common stock under the ongoing program. These purchases fall within the Board-approved ceiling of 35 million shares and 100 billion yen for the full repurchase period.

What method does Sony Group use to execute its share repurchases?

Sony executes its share repurchases as open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The transactions are conducted based on a discretionary trading contract, allowing repurchases to proceed within the limits set by the Board’s authorization and applicable regulations.