FORM 3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
Stringer Robert Adrian
(Last) (First) (Middle)
1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU
(Street)
TOKYO 108-0075
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026 		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sony Group Corp [ SONY ]
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See Remarks
 5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock 545,547 (1)
D
 
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units   (2)   (2) Common Stock 261,957 (2) D  
Restricted Stock Units   (3)   (3) Common Stock 161,366 (3) D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (4) 11/20/2027 Common Stock 90,000 8.32 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (5) 11/19/2028 Common Stock 65,000 10.42 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (6) 11/19/2029 Common Stock 85,000 11.37 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (7) 11/17/2030 Common Stock 400,000 16.67 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (8) 11/17/2031 Common Stock 180,000 24.15 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (9) 11/15/2032 Common Stock 255,000 14.75 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (10) 11/26/2033 Common Stock 185,000 16.27 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (11) 11/24/2034 Common Stock 162,700 18.1 D  
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)   (12) 11/24/2035 Common Stock 111,300 28.88 D  
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents 545,547 American Depository Receipts, which are each convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
2. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 2, 2027. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SONY common stock. The RSUs vest on August 1, 2028. The grant is subject to forfeiture and accelerated vesting in accordance with its terms.
4. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2020. The option was granted on November 21, 2017. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
5. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2021. The option was granted on November 20, 2018. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
6. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2022. The option was granted on November 20, 2019. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
7. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2023. The option was granted on November 18, 2020. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
8. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2024. The option was granted on November 18, 2021. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
9. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts became exercisable on April 1, 2025. The option was granted on November 16, 2022. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
10. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts becomes exercisable on April 1, 2026. The option was granted on November 27, 2023. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
11. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts becomes exercisable on April 1, 2027. The option was granted on November 25, 2024. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
12. The allocation agreement provides that the option to acquire American Depositary Receipts becomes exercisable on April 1, 2028. The option was granted on November 25, 2025. Each American Depository Receipt is convertible at any time, at the holder's election, into one share of common stock of the issuer. The American Depository Receipts have no expiration date.
Remarks:
Business CEO in charge of Music Business (Global) Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Peter Kim, as Attorney-in-Fact for Robert Adrian Stringer 03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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