Sony Group Corp has signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement to acquire 12,054,100 new shares of KADOKAWA Corporation for approximately 50 billion yen, making Sony KADOKAWA's largest shareholder with about 10% ownership as of January 7, 2025. This agreement aims to enhance collaboration in global IP projects, but is not expected to significantly impact Sony’s financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.