Sony Corporation

NYSE:SNE ISIN:JP3435000009

May 19, 2013

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Sony Corporation Company Summary

Sony Corporation (TYO:6758) (NYSE:SNE) is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading personal broadband entertainment company in the world.

COMPANY DATA

	Headquarters	1-7-1 Konan

		Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075

		Japan

	Telephone	+81-3-5448-2111

	Chairman	Nobuyuki Idei

	Principal Sector	Consumers General

	Principal Industry	Computers, IT & Internet

	Established	1946

	Listed	1958

	Sales	JPY 7,496 Bn (March 2004)

	Employees	162,000

	Homepage	www.sony.net/

Key Developments: Sony Corporation

	Asian Activities Report for January 10, 2012: Xinjiang Guanghui (SHA:600256) to Acquire Oil and Gas Assets in Kazakhstan JAN 10, 2012 12:00 - Article Views: 4,249 Asian Activities Report for January 10, 2012 includes: Xinjiang Guanghui Industry (SHA:600256) has agreed to acquire 51% interest in an oil and gas block in Kazakhstan for US$200 million; Asian Citrus Holdings Limited (LON:ACHL) (HKG:0073) announces that the total winter orange crop yield of the Company's two operational plantations was approximately 171,607 tonnes, a 19.4% increase from the total winter orange crop yield in 2010; Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE) (TYO:6758) has unveiled its new XQD(TM) memory cards with up to 1 Gbps write and read speed; Suzuki Motor Corporation (TYO:7269) has showcased Ertiga, a three-row, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle at the 11th Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi.

	GoConnect (ASX:GCN) Update on Development of Internet Connected TV Audience DEC 15, 2011 17:13 - Article Views: 2,871 Directors of GoConnect Ltd (ASX:GCN) are pleased to advise that the company's IPTV business channel, World Business Network, has just received approval from LG Inc. (SEO:066570) and has gone live on all LG Internet connected TVs sold globally. The World Business Network is available as a downloadable application on all Internet connected TVs of LG. It currently carries two programs, The Business Show, which distributes a series of sponsored business interviews conducted by Adam Shand, and the ABN Newswire business news programs.

	Audio Pixels Holdings Limited (ASX:AKP) Signed Joint Development Agreement with Sony Corporation (TYO:6758) JULY 5, 2011 14:44 - Article Views: 2,467 Audio Pixels Holdings Limited (ASX:AKP) (PINK:ADPXY) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Sony Corporation (TYO:6758) (NYSE:SNE) of Japan for the development of its patented low cost micro-electro mechanical digital speakers.

	Nintendo (OSA:7974) Sees 'Rocket Start' to 3DS Handheld Game Player JAN 21, 2011 12:07 - Article Views: 3,479 Nintendo Co., Ltd (PINK:NTDOY) (OSA:7974) predicted a "rocket start" to U.S. sales of the 3DS handheld video-game player, boosted by the device's high-definition graphics and titles that showcase its features.

	Asian Markets Overview of April 1: Tokyo Gas (TYO:9531) to Join BG Group's (LON:BG) LNG Project in Australia APR 1, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 6,246 Wall Street overnight fell on the unexpected drop of the private sector employment data, which raised investors' concern over the key nonfarm payroll figures to be released on Friday. Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei index closed slightly lower with a 0.1 per cent fall on the last day of the current fiscal year for most Japanese companies. China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index both lost 0.6 per cent. Today China is due to release PMI figures for the manufacturing sector.

	Asian Markets Overview of February 5 FEB 5, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 5,696 Asian markets received a bad lead from the US and European stocks while financial, commodity and materials sectors were all hit hard. Most Asian stock markets ended down Thursday ahead of the U.S. jobs report. Japan's Nikkei fell on the deepening fears over Toyota Motor's vehicle recall. China's Shanghai Composite slipped 0.3%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gave up 1.8%.

	Asian Markets Overview of January 19 JAN 19, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 6,303 US market was closed yesterday for public holiday. European shares gained on the back of higher commodity prices overnight. Asian markets ended mixed on Monday while traders are awaiting US corporate earnings. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.2%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 0.9%, China's Shanghai Composite rose 0.4%, South Korea's Kospi gained 0.6% and Taiwan's Taiex slipped 0.2%.

	Asian Markets Overview of January 14 JAN 14, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 7,356 US stocks overnight rose overnight as investors were looking for positive corporate results to fuel the rally after a disappointing start of the earnings season. A brokerage upgrade of drugmaker Merck & Co and an upbeat outlook from Kraft Foods Inc has helped to lift the healthcare and consumer sectors. Financial shares also climbed during a hearing over the financial crisis on Capitol Hill.

	Asian Market Overview of November 17 NOV 17, 2009 17:01 - Article Views: 7,270 Asian markets received a strong lead from Wall Street and mostly opened higher this morning. But gains were trimmed in Tokyo share market after a stronger yen weighed on Japanese exporters. Meanwhile, concerns over companies' massive capital raising plans continue to dent the local sentiment.

	Sony (TYO:6758) To Sell Television Plant To Hon Hai (TPE:2317) SEP 1, 2009 16:31 - Article Views: 5,713 Sony Corp. (TYO:6758) will sell 90% of its stake held in its main television factory in North America to Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (TPE:2317) as a part of a plan to restructure its television business.