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Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) director offloads 400,000 shares at $22.61

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Form Type
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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 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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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
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.
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
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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*
Yoshida Kenichiro

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU

(Street)
TOKYOJAPAN108-0075

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[6,758]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026
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 Stock05/18/2026S400,000D$22.61(1)661,615D
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. For purposes of this Form 4, a conversion rate of $0.00630 for each JPY 1.00 was used.
/s/ Peter Kim as Attorney-in-Fact for Kenichiro Yoshida05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

At what price were Sony (SONY) shares sold in Yoshida Kenichiro’s Form 4 filing?

The reported sale was executed at $22.61 per share of Sony common stock. This price is presented in U.S. dollars, with the filing referencing a specific yen-to-dollar conversion rate for reporting purposes.

How many Sony (SONY) shares does Yoshida Kenichiro hold after the reported sale?

Following the transaction, Yoshida Kenichiro directly holds 661,615 Sony common shares. This figure represents his remaining direct ownership position after selling 400,000 shares in the disclosed open-market trade.

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.