Sony Shares Are Surging Premarket: Company Eyes Sony Financial Arm IPO
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Sony Group Corp is exploring a partial spinoff and separate listing for its financial unit, Sony Financial Group Inc, in two to three years. The company plans to retain just under 20% of the unit and sell its shares on a Japanese exchange. The spinoff aims to attract more investment for Sony's image sensor and entertainment businesses.
May 18, 2023 | 12:48 pm
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Sony is considering a partial spinoff and separate listing for its financial unit, which could attract more investment for its core businesses.
The potential spinoff and separate listing of Sony Financial Group Inc could attract more investment for Sony's image sensor and entertainment businesses. This move may positively impact Sony's stock price in the short term as it shows the company's commitment to focusing on its core businesses and attracting more investment.
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