Sony denies plans for partial semiconductor spinoff

Sony Group Corporation (TSE: 6758) released a statement on April 30, 2025, addressing media reports that it was considering a partial spinoff of its semiconductor business, specifically the Imaging & Sensing Solutions business. The company explicitly stated that these reports were not based on any announcements by Sony and that there are no such plans at this time. Sony acknowledged that it is continuously exploring various medium to long-term strategies for the growth of its semiconductor business, but no decisions have been made regarding a partial spinoff.