Sony (NYSE: SONY) executive reports ADR, RSU and option stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corp executive Robert Adrian Stringer filed an initial Form 3 reporting his equity interests. He directly holds 545,547 American Depositary Receipts, each convertible into one share of common stock with no expiration date. He also holds restricted stock units covering 261,957 shares that vest on August 2, 2027 and 161,366 shares that vest on August 1, 2028, plus multiple employee stock options over common stock with exercise prices ranging from $8.32 to $28.88 per share and expiration dates between 2027 and 2035. The disclosure lists these as existing positions rather than new purchases or sales.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stringer Robert Adrian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU

(Street)

TOKYO 108-0075

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sony Group Corp [ SONY ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[6,758]

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	545,547(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	261,957	(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	161,366	(3)	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(4)	11/20/2027	Common Stock	90,000	$8.32	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(5)	11/19/2028	Common Stock	65,000	$10.42	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(6)	11/19/2029	Common Stock	85,000	$11.37	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(7)	11/17/2030	Common Stock	400,000	$16.67	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(8)	11/17/2031	Common Stock	180,000	$24.15	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(9)	11/15/2032	Common Stock	255,000	$14.75	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(10)	11/26/2033	Common Stock	185,000	$16.27	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(11)	11/24/2034	Common Stock	162,700	$18.1	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	(12)	11/24/2035	Common Stock	111,300	$28.88	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents 545,547 American Depository Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

2. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 2, 2027. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 1, 2028. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.

4. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2020. The option was granted on November 21, 2017. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

5. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2021. The option was granted on November 20, 2018. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

6. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2022. The option was granted on November 20, 2019. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

7. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2023. The option was granted on November 18, 2020. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

8. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2024. The option was granted on November 18, 2021. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

9. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2025. The option was granted on November 16, 2022. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

10. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts becomes exercisable on April 1, 2026. The option was granted on November 27, 2023. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

11. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts becomes exercisable on April 1, 2027. The option was granted on November 25, 2024. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

12. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts becomes exercisable on April 1, 2028. The option was granted on November 25, 2025. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.

Remarks:

Business CEO in charge of Music Business (Global) Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Peter Kim, as Attorney-in-Fact for Robert Adrian Stringer	03/18/2026
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FAQ

What does the Sony (SONY) Form 3 filing for Robert Adrian Stringer show?

The Form 3 shows Robert Adrian Stringer’s existing equity interests in Sony Group Corp, including common stock, restricted stock units, and stock options. It is an initial ownership report, not a record of new share purchases or sales.

How many Sony American Depositary Receipts does Robert Adrian Stringer hold?

Robert Adrian Stringer holds 545,547 American Depositary Receipts, each convertible into one share of Sony common stock. These ADRs have no expiration date, providing ongoing exposure to Sony’s equity unless sold or otherwise transferred in future transactions.

What restricted stock units are reported in the Sony (SONY) Form 3?

The filing reports two blocks of restricted stock units: 261,957 units vesting on August 2, 2027 and 161,366 units vesting on August 1, 2028. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sony common stock at vesting.

What Sony stock options does Robert Adrian Stringer hold according to the Form 3?

Stringer holds several employee stock option grants over Sony common stock, with exercise prices between $8.32 and $28.88 and expiration dates from 2027 through 2035. These options give him the right to buy ADRs representing Sony shares at set prices.

Does the Sony (SONY) Form 3 indicate that Robert Adrian Stringer bought or sold shares?

The Form 3 does not indicate any share purchases or sales by Robert Adrian Stringer. Instead, it lists his existing holdings in Sony common stock, restricted stock units, and employee stock options as of the reported date.