Sony (NYSE: SONY) CSO trims stake with 25,000-share stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sony Group Corp Chief Strategy Officer Toshimoto Mitomo sold 25,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The sale took place on July 3, 2026 at an average price of $21.02 per share. After this transaction, Mitomo directly holds 115,700 shares of Sony Common Stock. A footnote notes that a currency conversion rate of $0.0062 for each JPY 1.00 was used for this Form 4.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 25,000 shares ($525,500)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Mitomo Toshimoto
Role
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Sold
25,000 shs ($526K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 25,000 | $21.02 | $526K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 115,700 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 25,000 shares
Sale price per share: $21.02 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 115,700 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
25,000 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock on July 3, 2026
Sale price per share
$21.02 per share
Average price for 25,000-share sale on July 3, 2026
Shares owned after transaction
115,700 shares
Direct ownership following reported sale
FX conversion rate
$0.0062 per JPY 1.00
Rate used for Form 4 currency conversion footnote
Key Terms
open-market sale, Common Stock, conversion rate
3 terms
open-market sale financial
"The transaction is described as an open-market sale of Common Stock."
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.
Common Stock financial
"The reported transaction involved Sony Group Corp 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.
conversion rate financial
"A conversion rate of USD $0.0062 for each JPY 1.00 was used."
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Sony (SONY) report for Toshimoto Mitomo?
Sony reported that Chief Strategy Officer Toshimoto Mitomo sold 25,000 shares of Common Stock. The transaction was an open-market sale at an average price of $21.02 per share on July 3, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.
What type of transaction did Toshimoto Mitomo execute in Sony (SONY) stock?
The transaction was an open-market sale of Sony Common Stock. The Form 4 lists a transaction code “S” and describes it as an open-market sale involving 25,000 shares at $21.02 per share on July 3, 2026.
Does the Sony (SONY) Form 4 mention any currency conversion details?
Yes. The Form 4 includes a footnote describing a currency conversion rate. It states that a rate of $0.0062 for each JPY 1.00 was used for purposes of the Form 4, indicating how yen amounts were converted to U.S. dollars.