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Sony is a company devoted to the celebration of life.
We create things for every kind of imagination.
Products that stimulate the senses and refresh the spirit.
Ideas that always surprise, and never disappoint.
Innovations that are easy to love, and effortless to use.
Things that are not essential, but hard to live without.
We are not here to be logical. Or predictable.
We’re here to pursue infinite possibilities.
We allow the brightest minds to interact freely,
so the unexpected can emerge.
We invite new thinking, so even more fantastic ideas can evolve.
Creativity is our essence.
We take chances. We exceed expectations.
We help dreamers dream.
[ Contents ]
Financial Highlights
Remembering Masaru Ibuka
To Our Shareholders
Message From the President
Feature Section—digital dream
Business Overview
Review of Operations
[16] Electronics
[26] Game
[28] Music
[30] Pictures
[32] Insurance
Topics
Environmental Activities at Sony
Management
Financial Review
Quarterly Financial and Stock Information
Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data
Composition of Sales and Operating Revenue by
Business and Geographic Segment
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained
Earnings
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Accountants
Investor Information
Cautionary Statement With Respect to Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this annual report with respect to Sony’s plans, strategies and beliefs, and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements about the future performance of Sony, which are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it,
and involve risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, general economic conditions in Sony’s markets, particularly levels
of consumer spending; exchange rates, particularly between the yen and the U.S. dollar, and other currencies in which Sony makes significant sales or in which
Sony’s assets and liabilities are denominated; and Sony’s ability to continue to win acceptance of its products and services, which are offered in highly competitive
markets characterized by continual new product introductions, rapid developments in technology (particularly in the Electronics business), and subjective and
changing consumer preferences (particularly in the Game, Music, and Pictures businesses).
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