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- Sony Group Corporation filed a 6-K report on **October 14, 2025**, detailing its share buyback activities for the period of **September 1 to September 30, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-099093_tm2528498d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- As of **September 30, 2025**, Sony had repurchased **51,135,000 shares** for a total of **197,285,851,790 Yen** under the resolution approved on **May 14, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-099093_tm2528498d1_6k.htm:0]**  This represents **51.14%** of the maximum authorized shares and **78.91%** of the maximum authorized amount.  **[313838_0001104659-25-099093_tm2528498d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- During **September 2025**, the company repurchased **5,572,800 shares** for **23,215,946,996 Yen**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-099093_tm2528498d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- Additionally, **58,000 shares** were disposed of for **164,364,460 Yen** in September 2025, mainly due to the exercise of stock acquisition rights.  **[313838_0001104659-25-099093_tm2528498d1_6k.htm:1]**

Sony Group Corporation Reports September 2025 Share Buyback Progress

- **SEGG Media Corporation's Sports.com** platform announced a successful opening weekend of streaming for the Super League Kerala, attracting **517,577 digital viewers** with an average watch time of **60 minutes**.  **[313838_e74f7e9c0ec14259bba1c71afe91b899_0]** 
- **Sony** is a broadcast partner for the Super League Kerala, providing **linear broadcast** services alongside Sports.com's streaming.  **[313838_e74f7e9c0ec14259bba1c71afe91b899_0]** 
- Sports.com plans to implement a user registration system for upcoming matches, positioning the platform for **monetization through sponsorships, advertising, and premium experiences**.  **[313838_e74f7e9c0ec14259bba1c71afe91b899_1]** 
- The company intends to aggressively expand its presence across **Saudi Arabia and the MENA region**, utilizing the Super League Kerala partnership to accelerate audience growth.  **[313838_e74f7e9c0ec14259bba1c71afe91b899_1]**

SEGG Media Corporation's Sports.com Reports Strong Kickoff for Super League Kerala Streaming

- Sony Group Corporation announced an adjustment to the exercise prices of several series of stock acquisition rights.  **[313838_0001104659-25-096930_tm2527951d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- This adjustment is in connection with the **partial spin-off** of Sony Financial Group Inc., its former wholly-owned financial services subsidiary, which was completed on **October 1, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-096930_tm2527951d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- The adjusted exercise prices became effective on **October 7, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-096930_tm2527951d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- For example, the exercise price for The Thirty-First Series of stock acquisition rights was adjusted from **US$ 5.51 per share** to **US$ 4.68 per share**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-096930_tm2527951d1_6k.htm:1]**

Sony Group Corporation Adjusts Stock Acquisition Rights Due to Financial Services Spin-off

- Sony Group Corporation announced the **completion of the partial spin-off of its Financial Services business**, Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI), on **October 1, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-095238_tm2527596d1_6k.htm:0]** **[313838_0001104659-25-095238_tm2527596d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- As a result of the spin-off, Sony now holds **16.40%** of SFGI shares, and SFGI is no longer a consolidated subsidiary but an affiliate accounted for using the equity method.  **[313838_0001104659-25-095238_tm2527596d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- The carrying amount of dividend property for the spin-off was finalized at **463,885,829,967 yen**, or **77.61 yen per share**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-095238_tm2527596d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- Sony expects to record a **loss of approximately 1 trillion 400 billion yen** within net income or loss from discontinued operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, due to accounting reclassification related to the deconsolidation of the Financial Services business.  **[313838_0001104659-25-095238_tm2527596d1_6k.htm:2]**  This accounting treatment **does not affect total equity, cash flows, or profit or loss for continuing operations**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-095238_tm2527596d1_6k.htm:2]**

Sony Completes Financial Services Business Spin-off

- **Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI)**, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, was **listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Prime Market** on **September 29, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-094022_tm2527041d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- The listing of SFGI shares is a condition for the **partial spin-off** of SFGI, which is scheduled to be executed on **October 1, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-094022_tm2527041d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- Following the spin-off, Sony Group Corporation is expected to hold **slightly less than 20%** of SFGI shares, and SFGI will transition from a consolidated subsidiary to an affiliate accounted for using the equity method.  **[313838_0001104659-25-094022_tm2527041d1_6k.htm:0]**

Sony Financial Group Inc. Lists on TSE Prime Market Ahead of Spin-off

- **Sony Financial Group Inc.** debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange via a direct listing, the first in Japan in over two decades, with shares reaching as high as **¥210**.  **[313838_2f02957f4b0443ad87282eaa8fda5f20]** 
- This strategic spin-off by **Sony Group Corp.** allows it to concentrate on its entertainment and image sensor businesses, with Sony Group retaining less than a **20%** stake in Sony Financial.  **[313838_2f02957f4b0443ad87282eaa8fda5f20]** 
- **Sony Financial Group** estimates a **4.1%** profit increase this year, targeting **¥82 billion** by March 2026, and plans to buy back up to **¥100 billion ($671.1 million)** of its shares.  **[313838_2f02957f4b0443ad87282eaa8fda5f20]** 
- The transaction aligns with Japanese government reforms and is expected to lead to clearer business segmentation and better pricing multiples, moving Sony away from a conglomerate structure.  **[313838_2f02957f4b0443ad87282eaa8fda5f20]**

Sony Financial Group Completes Direct Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange

- Sony Group Corporation filed a Share Buyback Report for the period from **August 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025**.  **[313838_0001410578-25-001969_tm2525762d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- During August 2025, Sony repurchased **15,151,600** shares for a total of **60,906,111,707 Yen**.  **[313838_0001410578-25-001969_tm2525762d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- As of **August 31, 2025**, the company had repurchased a cumulative total of **45,562,200** shares, representing **45.56%** of the maximum shares authorized under the Board of Directors' resolution from **May 14, 2025**.  **[313838_0001410578-25-001969_tm2525762d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- The total amount spent on repurchases as of **August 31, 2025**, reached **174,069,904,794 Yen**, which is **69.63%** of the maximum authorized amount.  **[313838_0001410578-25-001969_tm2525762d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- Additionally, during August 2025, Sony disposed of **4,839,585** treasury shares, primarily due to the exercise of stock acquisition rights and delivery under Restricted Stock Units plans, totaling **13,452,158,862 Yen**.  **[313838_0001410578-25-001969_tm2525762d1_6k.htm:1]**

Sony Group Corporation Reports August 2025 Share Buyback and Treasury Stock Activity

- Sony Group Corporation resolved to execute a **partial spin-off of its Financial Services business**, operated by **Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI)**, effective **October 1, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-086919_tm2524950d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- As part of the spin-off, Sony plans to distribute **dividends in kind** to shareholders, with **one SFGI share for one Sony share** held as of the record date, **September 30, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-086919_tm2524950d1_6k.htm:1]** 
- The execution of the spin-off is contingent on **Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) approval for SFGI's share listing**, with the scheduled listing date for SFGI shares being **September 29, 2025**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-086919_tm2524950d1_6k.htm:0]** **[313838_0001104659-25-086919_tm2524950d1_6k.htm:2]** 
- Following the spin-off, Sony will hold **slightly less than 20% of SFGI shares**, and SFGI will transition from a consolidated subsidiary to an **affiliate accounted for using the equity method**.  **[313838_0001104659-25-086919_tm2524950d1_6k.htm:3]**

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