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Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) officer sells 16,512 ADRs under 10b5-1 plan

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Sony Group Corp officer Jonathan Jose Platt reported an open-market sale of 16,512 shares of common stock, represented by American Depositary Receipts, on July 6, 2026 at $21.08 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 83,326 shares. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 10, 2023, indicating it was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

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Insider Platt Jonathan Jose
Role See Remarks
Sold 16,512 shs ($348K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 16,512 $21.08 $348K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 83,326 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on July 10, 2023. Represents American Depositary Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depositary Receipts have no expiration date.
Shares sold 16,512 shares Open-market sale on July 6, 2026
Sale price per share $21.08 per share Common stock (ADRs) transaction price
Shares owned after sale 83,326 shares Direct ownership following the transaction
Transaction code S (sale) Open-market or private sale of non-derivative securities
Trading plan adoption date July 10, 2023 Rule 10b5-1 trading plan governing the sale
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
American Depositary Receipts financial
"Represents American Depositary Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock"
A certificate traded on U.S. markets that represents ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that company as if it were listed domestically. Think of it as a local voucher for a foreign product: it makes price quotes in dollars, trades on familiar exchanges, and brings differences in liquidity, fees and legal protections that can affect returns and risk compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative""
beneficial ownership financial
"transactionSummary includes netBuySellShares and netBuySellDirection for beneficial ownership changes"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sony Group (SONY) report for Jonathan Jose Platt?
Sony Group reported that officer Jonathan Jose Platt completed an open-market sale of 16,512 shares of common stock on July 6, 2026 at $21.08 per share. These shares are represented by American Depositary Receipts, each convertible into one Sony common share.

How many Sony (SONY) shares does Jonathan Jose Platt hold after this Form 4 sale?
After the reported transaction, Jonathan Jose Platt directly holds 83,326 shares of Sony Group common stock. This figure reflects his position following the open-market sale of 16,512 shares disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

Was the Sony (SONY) insider sale by Jonathan Jose Platt made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 10, 2023. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing of this 16,512-share sale was determined in advance rather than being a discretionary market-timing decision.

What price did Jonathan Jose Platt receive per Sony (SONY) share in this Form 4 sale?
The Form 4 shows that Jonathan Jose Platt sold 16,512 Sony Group common shares at an average price of $21.08 per share. This transaction was classified as an open-market sale of non-derivative securities, with ownership remaining direct after the sale.

What type of security did Jonathan Jose Platt trade in the Sony (SONY) Form 4 filing?
The transaction involved Sony Group common stock represented by American Depositary Receipts. Each ADR is convertible at any time, at the holder’s election, into one share of Sony common stock, and the ADRs have no expiration date according to the filing’s footnote.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Platt Jonathan Jose
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU
(Street)
TOKYO108-0075
(City)(State)(Zip)
JAPAN
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sony Group Corp [ SONY ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[6758]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/06/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/06/2026S(1)16,512(2)D$21.0883,326(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on July 10, 2023.
2. Represents American Depositary Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depositary Receipts have no expiration date.
Remarks:
Business CEO in charge of Music Publishing
/s/ Peter Kim as Attorney-in-Fact for Jonathan Platt07/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR