{"url_path":"/sec/sony/10-k/2026/item-8","section_key":"item-8","section_title":"Item 8 Financial Information","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"20-F","doc_date":"2026-06-18","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/0001193125-26-274893-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-274893","cik":"0000313838","ticker":"SONY","issuer_name":"Sony Group Corp","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/0001193125-26-274893-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000313838","primary_entity_name":"Sony Group Corp"},"word_count":246,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 8.\n\nFinancial Information\n\n \n\nA.\n\nConsolidated Statements and Other Financial Information\n\nRefer to the consolidated financial statements and the notes of the consolidated financial statements.\n\nLegal Proceedings\n\nSony Group Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries are defendants or otherwise involved in pending legal and regulatory proceedings. However, based upon the information currently available, Sony believes that\n\n \n\n- 87 -\n\n##### Table of Contents\n\nthe outcome from such legal and regulatory proceedings would not have a material impact on Sony’s results of operations and financial position.\n\nDividend Policy\n\nSony believes that continuously increasing corporate value and providing dividends are essential to rewarding shareholders. It is Sony’s policy to utilize retained earnings, after ensuring the perpetuation of stable dividends, to carry out various investments that contribute to an increase in corporate value, such as those that ensure future growth and strengthen competitiveness. Going forward, Sony will determine the amount of dividends based on an overall consideration of Sony’s consolidated operating results, financial condition and future business expectations.\n\nA fiscal year-end dividend of 12.5 yen per share of Common Stock was approved at the Board of Directors meeting held on May 8, 2026 and the payment of such dividend started on June 1, 2026. Sony Group Corporation has already paid an interim dividend for Common Stock of 12.5 yen per share to each shareholder; accordingly, the total annual dividend per share of Common Stock for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 is 25 yen.\n\n \n\nB.\n\nSignificant Changes\n\nNot applicable"}