Agreements reached under this partnership
Joint venture- 1
Considering the establishment of a joint venture in which Sony would hold a majority of the shares and become the controlling shareholder.
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Considering the construction of development and production lines at Sony's newly constructed factory in Kōshi, Kumamoto Prefecture.
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Discussing potential future investments by the JV.
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Discussing new investments by Sony in its existing factory in Nagasaki.
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Exploring and pursuing new opportunities in physical AI application fields, including automotive and robotics.
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This indicates whether the companies will do more than work together, such as holding each other’s shares or seconding personnel (capital and business alliance).
The impact of this partnership on the Company's consolidated results is currently under review. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, the Company will announce it promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited（TSMC） |
| Alliance partner's business activities | A pure-play foundry business model manufacturing customer products on a contract basis. The company provides a broad range of services, including advanced logic technology, specialty technology and advanced packaging technology. |
| Alliance partner's location | Taiwan Hsinchu Science Park |
| Type of alliance | Joint venture |
| Details of the alliance | Considering the establishment of a joint venture in which Sony would hold a majority of the shares and become the controlling shareholder., Considering the construction of development and production lines at Sony's newly constructed factory in Kōshi, Kumamoto Prefecture., Discussing potential future investments by the JV., Discussing new investments by Sony in its existing factory in Nagasaki., Exploring and pursuing new opportunities in physical AI application fields, including automotive and robotics. |
| Overview of the joint venture | The name, location, business activities, capital contribution, and ownership ratio are undecided or Not disclosed. Sony is expected to hold a majority of the shares and become the controlling shareholder. |
| Ownership ratio | Sony will hold a majority stake. TSMC's ownership ratio is Not disclosed. |
| Contract Date | 8 May 2026 |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this partnership on the Company's consolidated results is currently under review. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, the Company will announce it promptly. |
Items this document does not state (14)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To leverage Sony's expertise in image sensor design and TSMC's process technology and manufacturing capabilities to improve image sensor performance and develop next-generation sensing technologies and products.