Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) reports status of ¥100B share buyback program

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Sony Group Corporation reported the latest status of its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its Board of Directors on November 11, 2025. During the period from December 1 to December 31, 2025, Sony repurchased 4,741,700 shares of its common stock through open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract, for a total of 19,591,246,660 yen.

Under the overall authorization, Sony may repurchase up to 35 million shares of common stock, representing 0.59% of the total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock), for a maximum aggregate amount of 100 billion yen, during the period from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026. As of this update, Sony has repurchased a cumulative total of 7,128,800 shares for 30,343,819,436 yen.

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Equity capital allocation analyst

Sony details progress on a modest share buyback within a capped program.

Sony Group Corporation is executing a Board-approved share repurchase program that allows up to 35 million common shares, equal to 0.59% of issued and outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), for as much as 100 billion yen between November 12, 2025 and May 14, 2026. This framework defines the maximum potential scale of capital returned via buybacks.

Within that authorization, Sony bought back 4,741,700 shares for 19,591,246,660 yen during December 1–31, 2025 through open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, bringing cumulative repurchases to 7,128,800 shares for 30,343,819,436 yen. The figures indicate that only a portion of the authorized shares and yen capacity has been used so far.

Future activity will depend on how much of the remaining authorization Sony chooses to utilize by May 14, 2026, within the stated share and yen caps. Subsequent disclosures can clarify whether the company continues repurchases at a similar pace or adjusts activity within the existing limits.

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,

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: January 7, 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)

January 7, 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:		4,741,700 shares
3. Total purchase amount for repurchased shares:		19,591,246,660 yen
4. Period of repurchase:		December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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 December 31, 2025)

(1)	Total number of shares repurchased	7,128,800 shares
(2)	Total purchase amount for repurchased shares	30,343,819,436 yen

End of document

FAQ

What share repurchase activity did Sony Group Corporation (SONY) report for December 2025?

Sony reported that it repurchased 4,741,700 shares of its common stock from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 through open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, for a total consideration of 19,591,246,660 yen.

What is the total size of Sony (SONY)’s authorized share repurchase program?

Sony’s Board-approved program authorizes the repurchase of up to 35 million common shares, representing 0.59% of the total number of shares issued and outstanding (excluding treasury stock), for a maximum aggregate purchase amount of 100 billion yen.

Over what period can Sony (SONY) conduct its current share buyback program?

Sony may repurchase its common stock under this authorization during the period from November 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026, using open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract.

How much stock has Sony (SONY) repurchased cumulatively under this authorization so far?

As of this notice, Sony has repurchased a cumulative total of 7,128,800 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase amount of 30,343,819,436 yen under the current authorization.

What method is Sony (SONY) using for its share repurchases?

Sony is conducting its repurchases as open market purchases through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract, as stated for both the reported December activity and the overall program.

Who approved Sony (SONY)’s share repurchase program and under what legal provisions?

The share repurchase program was approved at a Board of Directors meeting held on November 11, 2025, pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan and Article 34 of Sony’s Articles of Incorporation.