Sony executive exercises options for 9,000 shares
Sony Group Corp officer Tanaka Kenji reported option exercises on August 13, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sony Group Corp officer Tanaka Kenji reported option exercises on August 13, 2026. He exercised employee stock options covering 9,000 shares of Common Stock, consisting of 6,500 shares at a conversion or exercise price of $8.08 per share and 2,500 shares at $8.41 per share. The filing notes these prices reflect a USD/JPY conversion rate of $0.00627 per ¥1. The transactions are coded as derivative exercises with no net reported market purchases or sales.
Insider Trade Summary
9,000 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Tanaka Kenji
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F1, F2 | 6,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F1, F3 | 2,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 6,500 | $8.08 | $53K |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 2,500 | $8.41 | $21K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 12,500 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 63,899 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. For purposes of this Form 4, a conversion rate of USD $0.00627 for each JPY 1.00 was used.
- F2. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 31, 2020, November 20, 2020, and November 20, 2021. The option was granted on November 20, 2018.
- F3. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire common stock became exercisable in three equal installments on each of October 31, 2021, November 20, 2021, and November 20, 2022. The option was granted on November 20, 2019.
Key Figures
Options Exercised - Shares: 9,000 shares
Options Exercised - Tranche 1: 6,500 shares at $8.08 per share
Options Exercised - Tranche 2: 2,500 shares at $8.41 per share
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6 metrics
Options Exercised - Shares
9,000 shares
Total underlying Common Stock from option exercises on August 13, 2026
Options Exercised - Tranche 1
6,500 shares at $8.08 per share
Employee Stock Option exercise into Common Stock on August 13, 2026
Options Exercised - Tranche 2
2,500 shares at $8.41 per share
Employee Stock Option exercise into Common Stock on August 13, 2026
USD/JPY Conversion Rate
$0.00627 per JPY 1.00
Rate used to calculate U.S. dollar values for this Form 4
Derivative Exercise Count
2 transactions
Number of derivative (option) exercise transactions reported
Non-Derivative Acquisition Count
2 transactions
Number of Common Stock acquisition entries from option exercises
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, derivative security, conversion rate, Common Stock
4 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option (right to buy)""
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
conversion rate financial
"a conversion rate of USD $0.00627 for each JPY 1.00"
Conversion rate is the proportion of items, people or contracts that take a desired action out of the total possible — for example the share of website visitors who make a purchase, or the number of convertible bonds that are exchanged for shares. Investors care because it measures how effectively a business or financial instrument turns opportunity into real outcomes, like sales or share issuance, which directly affects revenue, cash flow and ownership dilution.
Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
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What did SONY executive Tanaka Kenji report in this Form 4?
Tanaka Kenji reported exercising employee stock options for 9,000 shares of Sony Group Corp Common Stock. The transactions occurred on August 13, 2026 and reflect the conversion of derivative securities into common shares.
At what prices were Tanaka Kenji’s Sony (SONY) options exercised?
The options were exercised at conversion or exercise prices of $8.08 per share for 6,500 shares and $8.41 per share for 2,500 shares. These amounts are based on a stated USD/JPY conversion rate in the filing.
Was Tanaka Kenji’s Sony (SONY) Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as true. The filing does not state that these August 13, 2026 option exercises were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Did Tanaka Kenji report net buying or selling of Sony (SONY) stock?
The report shows exercises of derivative securities resulting in 9,000 common shares acquired, with no separate open-market purchase or sale transactions. The transaction summary indicates a neutral net buy/sell direction for this filing.
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