Sony has reported significant progress in its share buyback program during August 2024, repurchasing 4,749,600 shares for a total of 60.27 billion yen. The buyback is part of a larger program authorized by the Board of Directors on May 14, 2024, which allows for up to 30 million shares or 250 billion yen maximum by May 14, 2025.As of August 31, 2024, the company has completed 39.55% of the targeted share count and 63.04% of the authorized amount, with cumulative repurchases reaching 11,865,700 shares worth 157.61 billion yen. The company also disposed of 235,280 treasury shares during August, primarily through the exercise of stock acquisition rights.The company's total issued shares stood at 1,248,619,589 with 39,086,820 shares held in treasury as of August 31, 2024. A stock split is scheduled for October 1, 2024, after which the maximum number of shares for repurchase will be adjusted to 150 million shares.

Sony has reported significant progress in its share buyback program during August 2024, repurchasing 4,749,600 shares for a total of 60.27 billion yen. The buyback is part of a larger program authorized by the Board of Directors on May 14, 2024, which allows for up to 30 million shares or 250 billion yen maximum by May 14, 2025.As of August 31, 2024, the company has completed 39.55% of the targeted share count and 63.04% of the authorized amount, with cumulative repurchases reaching 11,865,700 shares worth 157.61 billion yen. The company also disposed of 235,280 treasury shares during August, primarily through the exercise of stock acquisition rights.The company's total issued shares stood at 1,248,619,589 with 39,086,820 shares held in treasury as of August 31, 2024. A stock split is scheduled for October 1, 2024, after which the maximum number of shares for repurchase will be adjusted to 150 million shares.