SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2012
Commission File Number: 001-06439
SONY CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, 108-0075, JAPAN
(Address of principal executive offices)
The registrant files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F,
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Form 20-F X
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Form 40-F __
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Yes No X
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-______
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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SONY CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
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By: /s/ Masaru Kato
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(Signature)
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Masaru Kato
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Executive Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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Date: March 7, 2012
List of materials
Documents attached hereto:
i) Press Release announcing Issues of the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Series Unsecured Bonds.
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1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku
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News & Information
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Tokyo 108-0075
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March 7, 2012
No. 12-031E
Issues of the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Series
Unsecured Bonds
Tokyo, March 7, 2012 --Sony Corporation (the “Corporation”) announced today that it has determined the terms of two tranches of straight bonds in the total principal amount of 55.0 billion yen to be issued in Japan under its domestic bond shelf registration. The unused aggregate principal amount under the shelf registration is 300.0 billion yen and the shelf registration’s period of effectiveness ends on August 19, 2013. The Corporation intends to use the proceeds of the issues for the redemption of corporate bonds.
The Twenty-seventh Series Unsecured Bonds (the “Bonds”)
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Total amount of issue:
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45.0 billion yen
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Book-entry bonds:
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The provisions of the Law Concerning Book-Entry Transfer of Corporate Bonds and Shares, etc. shall apply to the Bonds.
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Denomination of each Bond:
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100 million yen
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Interest rate:
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0.664% per annum
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Issue price:
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100% of the principal amount
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Redemption price:
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100% of the principal amount
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Maturity date:
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March 17, 2017
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Offering period:
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March 7, 2012
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Payment date:
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March 13, 2012
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Method of offering:
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Public offering in Japan; provided, however, that the Bonds shall not be offered in the United States or to any U.S. persons.
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Security:
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The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or other charge on any assets or revenues of the Corporation or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no assets reserved as security for the Bonds.
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Special covenants:
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The Bonds are subject to certain covenants relating to the negative pledge.
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Redemption prior to maturity:
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The Corporation may, at any time on or after the day following the issue date, purchase the Bonds and have such purchased Bonds canceled.
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Interest payment dates:
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March 20 and September 20 of each year
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Book-entry transfer institution:
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Japan Securities Depositary Center, Inc.
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Fiscal, issuing and paying agent:
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
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Ratings:
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The Bonds have been given ratings of “Baa1” from Moody’s Japan K.K., “BBB+” from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Japan K.K., and “A+” from Rating and Investment Information, Inc.
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Note: This press release is intended as general information regarding Sony Corporation’s issuance of straight bonds and shall not be considered an offering of securities. This press release shall not be construed as an offering of securities in any region, including the United States or Canada. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act.
The Twenty-eighth Series Unsecured Bonds (the “Bonds”)
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Total amount of issue:
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10.0 billion yen
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Book-entry bonds:
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The provisions of the Law Concerning Book-Entry Transfer of Corporate Bonds and Shares, etc. shall apply to the Bonds.
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Denomination of each Bond:
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100 million yen
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Interest rate:
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1.410% per annum
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Issue price:
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100% of the principal amount
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Redemption price:
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100% of the principal amount
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Maturity date:
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March 18, 2022
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Offering period:
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March 7, 2012
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Payment date:
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March 13, 2012
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10.
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Method of offering:
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Public offering in Japan; provided, however, that the Bonds shall not be offered in the United States or to any U.S. persons.
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11.
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Security:
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The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or other charge on any assets or revenues of the Corporation or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no assets reserved as security for the Bonds.
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12.
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Special covenants:
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The Bonds are subject to certain covenants relating to the negative pledge.
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13.
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Redemption prior to maturity:
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The Corporation may, at any time on or after the day following the issue date, purchase the Bonds and have such purchased Bonds canceled.
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14.
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Interest payment dates:
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March 20 and September 20 of each year
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15.
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Book-entry transfer institution:
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Japan Securities Depositary Center, Inc.
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Fiscal, issuing and paying agent:
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
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Ratings:
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The Bonds have been given ratings of “Baa1” from Moody’s Japan K.K., “BBB+” from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Japan K.K., and “A+” from Rating and Investment Information, Inc.
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Note: This press release is intended as general information regarding Sony Corporation’s issuance of straight bonds and shall not be considered an offering of securities. This press release shall not be construed as an offering of securities in any region, including the United States or Canada. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act.