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Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) awards RSUs to Chief People Officer Ito

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Ito Yasuhiro reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sony Group Corp reports equity awards to Chief People Officer Yasuhiro Ito. On July 24, 2026 he received grants of 46,950 and 7,710 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock. The first grant vests on August 1, 2029; the second vests on dates tied to his eventual retirement as a senior executive. Both awards are subject to forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting under their terms.

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Insider Ito Yasuhiro
Role Chief People Officer (CPO)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 46,950 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 7,710 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 59,611 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock.
  2. F2. The RSUs vest on August 1, 2029. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
  3. F3. The RSUs vest on a specified date corresponding to the date upon which the Reporting Person retires from a position as a senior executive of the Issuer: (a) if the retirement occurs between April 1 to July 17, the RSUs will vest on August 1 of the year of retirement; (b) if the retirement occurs between July 18 to November 16, the RSUs will vest on December 1 of the year of retirement; (c) if the retirement occurs between November 17 to March 31, the RSUs will vest on the April 15 following the date of retirement. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
RSUs granted (time-based) 46,950 RSUs Grant to Chief People Officer on July 24, 2026; vests August 1, 2029
RSUs granted (retirement-based) 7,710 RSUs Grant to Chief People Officer on July 24, 2026; vesting tied to retirement date windows
Vesting date (first RSU grant) August 1, 2029 Scheduled vesting date for the 46,950 RSUs, subject to award terms
Underlying common stock per RSU 1 share Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock
Transaction price per RSU $0.00 Reported grant price per restricted stock unit for both awards
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY"
accelerated vesting financial
"The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance"

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FAQ

What insider equity awards did Sony Group Corp (SONY) grant to its Chief People Officer?
Sony Group Corp granted Chief People Officer Yasuhiro Ito two awards on July 24, 2026: 46,950 and 7,710 restricted stock units. These RSUs are compensation that may convert into the same number of Sony common shares once vesting conditions are met and if not forfeited.

When do the 46,950 restricted stock units reported by SONY vest?
The 46,950 RSUs granted to Yasuhiro Ito vest on August 1, 2029. Vesting is conditioned by the award’s terms, which also allow for potential forfeiture and accelerated vesting in certain situations, as specified in the grant documentation referenced in the filing.

How are the 7,710 Sony (SONY) restricted stock units linked to Yasuhiro Ito’s retirement?
The 7,710 RSUs vest on a date tied to Yasuhiro Ito’s retirement as a senior executive. Vesting falls on August 1, December 1, or April 15 depending on which period of the year his retirement occurs, and remains subject to forfeiture and possible accelerated vesting.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in Sony Group Corp (SONY)’s Form 4?
Each Sony restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sony common stock. Actual receipt of shares depends on satisfying the vesting conditions and avoiding forfeiture as described in the award terms attached to the grants.

Were the Sony (SONY) transactions reported by Yasuhiro Ito open-market stock purchases?
No. The filing shows grant or award acquisitions of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per unit. These are equity compensation awards, not open-market purchases or sales of Sony common stock on an exchange.
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).
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*
Ito Yasuhiro
(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)
Chief People Officer (CPO)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[6758]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/24/2026		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
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/24/2026A46,950 (2) (2)Common Stock46,950$046,950D
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/24/2026A7,710 (3) (3)Common Stock7,710$012,661D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock.
2. The RSUs vest on August 1, 2029. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
3. The RSUs vest on a specified date corresponding to the date upon which the Reporting Person retires from a position as a senior executive of the Issuer: (a) if the retirement occurs between April 1 to July 17, the RSUs will vest on August 1 of the year of retirement; (b) if the retirement occurs between July 18 to November 16, the RSUs will vest on December 1 of the year of retirement; (c) if the retirement occurs between November 17 to March 31, the RSUs will vest on the April 15 following the date of retirement. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
/s/ Peter Kim as Attorney-in-Fact for Yasuhiro Ito07/28/2026
** 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)

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