Sony in Inaugural $1 Billion U.S.-Registered Bond Offering

Cleary Gottlieb represented Sony Group Corporation (Sony) in an SEC-registered offering of a total of $1 billion of senior notes, consisting of $500 million of 4.657% senior notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.089% senior notes due 2036.

The transaction launched on June 22, 2026, priced on June 23, 2026, and is expected to close on June 30, 2026.

Sony is a leading global conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Sony has become one of the most recognizable technology and entertainment companies in the world, known for innovation, consumer products, and content creation.

The Cleary corporate team includes partner Adam Fleisher; associates Stav Harel, Sophie Low, and Norman Luk; and international lawyer Yuka Hirano. Partner Matthew Brigham and associate Banu Dzhafarova are advising on tax matters. Partners Michael Sanders, Chase Kaniecki, and Samuel Chang, and senior attorneys James Corsiglia and Andres Saenz are advising on anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, and sanctions matters. Partner Beau Sterling and associate Madison Bush are advising on environmental matters. Partner Marcela Robledo and associates Christine D’Alessandro and Ariana Croll are advising on intellectual property matters.