Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) director offloads 400,000 shares at $22.61
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sony Group Corp director Yoshida Kenichiro reported an open-market sale of 400,000 shares of common stock. The transaction took place on May 18, 2026 at a price of $22.61 per share. After this sale, Yoshida directly holds 661,615 shares of Sony common stock.
The filing notes that, for reporting purposes, a conversion rate of $0.00630 for each JPY 1.00 was used, indicating currency translation from Japanese yen into U.S. dollars for the disclosed figures.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 400,000 shares ($9,044,000)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Yoshida Kenichiro
Role
null
Sold
400,000 shs ($9.04M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 400,000 | $22.61 | $9.04M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 661,615 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 400,000 shares
Sale price: $22.61 per share
Shares held after sale: 661,615 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
400,000 shares
Open-market sale on May 18, 2026
Sale price
$22.61 per share
Common stock transaction price
Shares held after sale
661,615 shares
Direct holdings following transaction
FX conversion rate
$0.00630 per JPY 1.00
Rate used for reporting purposes
Key Terms
open-market sale, Form 4, conversion rate, common stock
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "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.
Form 4 regulatory
"For purposes of this Form 4, a conversion rate of $0.00630..."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
conversion rate financial
"a conversion rate of $0.00630 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.
common stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" in the reported transaction"
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
What insider transaction did Sony (SONY) report for Yoshida Kenichiro?
Sony reported that director Yoshida Kenichiro sold 400,000 common shares in an open-market transaction. The sale was disclosed in a Form 4 insider report and reflects a direct change in his personal shareholdings.
What date did the Sony (SONY) insider sale by Yoshida Kenichiro occur?
The insider transaction occurred on May 18, 2026. This date reflects when the open-market sale of 400,000 Sony common shares was executed, as disclosed in the Form 4 submitted to regulators.
What currency conversion rate did Sony (SONY) use in this Form 4?
The Form 4 specifies a conversion rate of $0.00630 for each JPY 1.00. This rate is used for purposes of the report, linking Sony’s yen-based figures to the U.S. dollar amounts disclosed.