Sony (NYSE: SONY) executive sells 36,826 ADR shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sony Group Corp executive Ravi Ahuja sold 36,826 shares of Common Stock on July 6, 2026 in an open-market transaction at an average price of 21.08 per share. After the sale, he directly holds 58,786 shares. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 11, 2023. The shares are American Depositary Receipts, each convertible into one share of Sony common stock with no expiration date.

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Pre-planned sale by Sony executive, with sizable holdings retained.

The filing shows Ravi Ahuja, an officer of Sony Group Corp, conducted an open-market sale of 36,826 shares at 21.08 per share. Following the sale, he continues to hold 58,786 shares directly, indicating he retained a substantial position.

A key detail is that the sale occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 11, 2023. Such plans are pre-arranged, reducing the informational value of trade timing because transactions are scheduled in advance rather than based on real-time market views.

The security is described as American Depositary Receipts, each convertible into one Sony common share with no expiration date. No derivative positions remain in this filing’s derivative summary, so the visible activity centers on this single net sale.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 36,826 shares ($776,292)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Ahuja Ravi

Role See Remarks

Sold 36,826 shs ($776K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	36,826	$21.08	$776K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 58,786 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on July 11, 2023. Represents American Depositary Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depositary Receipts have no expiration date.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 36,826 shares Sale price: 21.08 per share Shares held after sale: 58,786 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 36,826 shares Open-market sale on July 6, 2026

Sale price 21.08 per share Average price for Common Stock sale

Shares held after sale 58,786 shares Direct ownership following transaction

Trading plan adoption date July 11, 2023 Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adoption

Net buy/sell shares −36,826 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, American Depositary Receipts, open-market sale

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

American Depositary Receipts financial

"Represents American Depositary Receipts, which are each convertible at any time"

A certificate traded on U.S. markets that represents ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that company as if it were listed domestically. Think of it as a local voucher for a foreign product: it makes price quotes in dollars, trades on familiar exchanges, and brings differences in liquidity, fees and legal protections that can affect returns and risk compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale"

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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sony (SONY) executive Ravi Ahuja report?

Ravi Ahuja reported an open-market sale of 36,826 Sony Common Stock shares at 21.08 per share. The transaction occurred on July 6, 2026 and is classified as a non-derivative sale of American Depositary Receipts representing Sony common shares.

How many Sony (SONY) shares does Ravi Ahuja hold after this Form 4 sale?

After the reported sale, Ravi Ahuja directly holds 58,786 Sony shares. This figure reflects his remaining position in the company’s Common Stock, as shown in the Form 4, and indicates he retained a significant number of shares following the 36,826-share disposition.

Was the Sony (SONY) insider sale by Ravi Ahuja under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 11, 2023. These pre-arranged plans schedule trades in advance, which generally reduces the signaling value of the exact sale date for outside investors.

What price did Ravi Ahuja receive per Sony (SONY) share in this transaction?

The Form 4 reports an average transaction price of 21.08 per share for the 36,826 Sony shares sold. This price applies to the American Depositary Receipts, which each represent one share of Sony’s common stock and have no expiration date.

What type of security did Sony (SONY) executive Ravi Ahuja sell?

He sold Common Stock in the form of American Depositary Receipts. The filing explains each receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder’s election, into one Sony common share, and that these American Depositary Receipts do not have an expiration date.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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).

X

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^*

Ahuja Ravi

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[6758]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/06/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/06/2026		S(1)		36,826(2)	D	$21.08	58,786(2)	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on July 11, 2023.

2. Represents American Depositary Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depositary Receipts have no expiration date.

Remarks:

Business CEO in charge of Pictures Business

	/s/ Peter Kim as Attorney-in-Fact for Ravi Ahuja	07/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)