Here are a few of the most interesting Sony facts and statistics I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.

Sony Facts

Sony website: sony.net
Sony Founding Year: 1946 (as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo KK )
Sony Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Sony Founders: Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita
Sony CEO: Kenichiro Yoshida
Key Subsidiaries: Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Crackle, Columbia Records, Epic Records, RCA, Records
What is Sony?

Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. (source)

Sony Statistics

Percentage of Sony’s revenue that comes from their gaming products:

75%

Last updated 7/29/16

How many people work for Sony?

117,300

Last updated 3/31/18

Sony business segment that has the most employees:

Electronics

Amount Sony is reportedly purchasing EMI for:

$2.3 billion

Last updated 5/22/18

Sony total revenue for FY 2018:

¥ 8.543 trillion

Sony total revenue for FY 2017:

¥ 7.6 trillion

Sony total revenue for FY 2016:

¥ 8.1 trillion

Sony total revenue for FY 2015:

¥ 8.215 trillion

Sony total revenue for FY 2014:

¥ 7.767 trillion

Sony’s 2016 writedown due to its movie business:

112 billion yen ($1 billion)

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