Sony Group CFO awarded 86,440 stock units

Q: What insider transaction did Sony Group Corp (SONY) report for Imaizumi Lin?

Sony Group reported that CFO and director Imaizumi Lin received two grants totaling 86,440 restricted stock units on July 24, 2026. These RSUs are equity awards that convert into Sony common shares upon vesting, subject to forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting conditions.

Q: How many RSUs did Sony Group Corp (SONY) grant in each award?

Sony granted 77,090 RSUs in one award and 9,350 RSUs in a second award to CFO Imaizumi Lin. Both awards are denominated as restricted stock units that each represent a contingent right to receive one share of Sony common stock upon vesting.

Q: When do the 77,090 RSUs for Sony Group Corp (SONY) CFO vest?

The 77,090 RSUs granted to Sony’s CFO vest on August 1, 2029. Vesting is contingent on the terms of the award, which also allow for forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting under specified conditions set by Sony’s grant documentation.

Q: How is the vesting of the 9,350 RSUs at Sony Group Corp (SONY) determined?

The 9,350 RSUs vest on a date tied to the CFO’s retirement as a senior executive, within three possible calendar windows. Depending on the retirement date, vesting occurs on August 1, December 1, or April 15, and remains subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting terms.

Q: What does each RSU represent in Sony Group Corp (SONY)’s Form 4 filing?

Each restricted stock unit, or RSU, represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sony common stock. The units convert into shares only when their vesting conditions are met, and may be forfeited if those conditions are not satisfied according to the award terms.

Imaizumi Lin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/28/2026 - 01:54 PM EDT

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Imaizumi Lin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sony Group Corp director and CFO Imaizumi Lin received two grants totaling 86,440 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 24, 2026. One grant of 77,090 RSUs vests on August 1, 2029; another 9,350 RSUs vests on a retirement-linked schedule. Each RSU represents one share of SONY common stock and is subject to forfeiture and possible accelerated vesting under its terms.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 86,440 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Imaizumi Lin

Role Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2}	77,090	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F3}	9,350	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 93,872 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock.
F2. The RSUs vest on August 1, 2029. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
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.

Key Figures

RSUs granted (time-based): 77,090 units RSUs granted (retirement-linked): 9,350 units Share per RSU: 1 share of SONY common stock +1 more

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RSUs granted (time-based) 77,090 units Restricted stock units granted on July 24, 2026, vesting on August 1, 2029

RSUs granted (retirement-linked) 9,350 units Restricted stock units granted on July 24, 2026, vesting on a retirement-linked schedule

Share per RSU 1 share of SONY common stock Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock

Vesting date (time-based grant) August 1, 2029 Vesting date for the 77,090 restricted stock units

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, accelerated vesting, subject to forfeiture

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"

accelerated vesting financial

"The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms"

A contract feature that makes stock awards, options, or restricted shares become owned or exercisable earlier than the original schedule. It shortens or cancels the waiting period so recipients can sell, transfer, or exercise their equity sooner — think of a timed lock that is unlocked ahead of schedule. It matters to investors because it changes when shares enter the market, who controls them, and how much dilution or ownership concentration happens.

subject to forfeiture financial

"The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms"

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What insider transaction did Sony Group Corp (SONY) report for Imaizumi Lin?

Sony Group reported that CFO and director Imaizumi Lin received two grants totaling 86,440 restricted stock units on July 24, 2026. These RSUs are equity awards that convert into Sony common shares upon vesting, subject to forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting conditions.

How many RSUs did Sony Group Corp (SONY) grant in each award?

Sony granted 77,090 RSUs in one award and 9,350 RSUs in a second award to CFO Imaizumi Lin. Both awards are denominated as restricted stock units that each represent a contingent right to receive one share of Sony common stock upon vesting.

When do the 77,090 RSUs for Sony Group Corp (SONY) CFO vest?

The 77,090 RSUs granted to Sony’s CFO vest on August 1, 2029. Vesting is contingent on the terms of the award, which also allow for forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting under specified conditions set by Sony’s grant documentation.

How is the vesting of the 9,350 RSUs at Sony Group Corp (SONY) determined?

The 9,350 RSUs vest on a date tied to the CFO’s retirement as a senior executive, within three possible calendar windows. Depending on the retirement date, vesting occurs on August 1, December 1, or April 15, and remains subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting terms.

What does each RSU represent in Sony Group Corp (SONY)’s Form 4 filing?

Each restricted stock unit, or RSU, represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sony common stock. The units convert into shares only when their vesting conditions are met, and may be forfeited if those conditions are not satisfied according to the award terms.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

Imaizumi Lin

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU

(Street)

TOKYO

108-0075

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	07/24/2026		A		77,090		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	77,090	$0	77,090	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	07/24/2026		A		9,350		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	9,350	$0	16,782	D

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.

Remarks:

The reporting person is referenced as "Lin Tao" in the Form 20-F filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2026.

	/s/ Peter Kim as Attorney-in-Fact for Lin Imaizumi	07/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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