Q1: When was the company established?
A1: The company was established as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Corporation in May 1946. (The company name was changed to Sony Corporation in January 1958)
Q2: When was stock made available to the public?
A2: This was done in August 1955.
Q3: When was the stock first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?
A3: The stock was first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 1958.
Q4: When were American Depository Receipts (ADRs) issued?
A4: A first from the Japanese industry, ADRs were issued in June 1961.
Q5: When did the company list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ?
A5: The company was listed on the NYSE in September 1970.