Form 6-K
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 February 2006
Commission File Number: 001-06439
SONY CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
7-35 KITASHINAGAWA 6-CHOME, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, 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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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
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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.
SONY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Nobuyuki Oneda
(Signature)
Nobuyuki Oneda
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 16, 2006
List of materials
Documents attached hereto:
i) A press release announcing Issues of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth
Series Unsecured Bonds
Sony Corporation
6-7-35 Kitashinagawa,
Shinagawa-ku
Tokyo, 141-0001
Japan
No. 06 - 014E
February 16, 2006
Issues of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth Series Unsecured Bonds
Sony Corporation (the "Corporation") announced today that it has
determined the terms of three tranches of straight bonds in Japan in the total
principal amount of 100 billion yen to be issued under its domestic bond shelf
registration. The unused maximum aggregate principal amount under the shelf
registration is 180 billion yen and the shelf registration's period of
effectiveness ends on December 27, 2006. The Corporation intends to use the
proceeds of the issues for the repayment of existing debt.
The terms of the issues are as follows:
The Eighteenth Series Unsecured Bonds (the "Bonds")
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1. Total amount of issue: 40 billion yen
2. Book entry bonds: The provisions of the Law
Concerning Book-Entry Transfer of
Corporate Bonds, etc. shall apply
to the Bonds.
3. Denomination of each Bond: 100 million yen
4. Interest rate: 1.01 % per annum
5. Issue price: 99.99% of the principal amount
6. Redemption price: 100% of the principal amount
7. Maturity date: March 19, 2010
8. Offering period: February 16, 2006
9. Payment date: February 28, 2006
10. Method of offering: Public offering in Japan; provided,
however, that the Bonds shall not
be offered in the United States, or
to any U.S. persons.
11. Security: 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.
12. Special covenants: The Bonds are subject to certain
covenants relating to the negative
pledge.
13. Redemption prior to maturity: The Corporation may, at any time on
or after the next following day of
the issue date, purchase the Bonds
and have such purchased Bonds
canceled.
14. Interest payment dates: March 20 and September 20 of each
year
15. Book-entry transfer institution: Japan Securities Depositary Center
Inc.
16. Fiscal, issuing and paying agent: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
17. Ratings: The Bonds have been given ratings
of "A2" from Moody's Investors
Service, Inc., "A-" from Standard &
Poor's, and "AA-" from Rating and
Investment Information, Inc.
The Nineteenth Series Unsecured Bonds (the "Bonds")
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1. Total amount of issue: 35 billion yen
2. Book entry bonds: The provisions of the Law
Concerning Book-Entry Transfer of
Corporate Bonds, etc. shall apply
to the Bonds.
3. Denomination of each Bond: 100 million yen
4. Interest rate: 1.52 % per annum
5. Issue price: 99.99 % of the principal amount
6. Redemption price: 100% of the principal amount
7. Maturity date: March 19, 2013
8. Offering period: February 16, 2006
9. Payment date: February 28, 2006
10. Method of offering: Public offering in Japan; provided,
however, that the Bonds shall not
be offered in the United States, or
to any U.S. persons.
11. Security: 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.
12. Special covenants: The Bonds are subject to certain
covenants relating to the negative
pledge.
13. Redemption prior to maturity: The Corporation may, at any time on
or after the next following day of
the issue date, purchase the Bonds
and have such purchased Bonds
canceled.
14. Interest payment dates: March 20 and September 20 of each
year
15. Book-entry transfer institution: Japan Securities Depositary Center
Inc.
16. Fiscal, issuing and paying agent: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
17. Ratings: The Bonds have been given ratings
of "A2" from Moody's Investors
Service, Inc., "A-" from Standard &
Poor's, and "AA-" from Rating and
Investment Information, Inc.
The Twentieth Series Unsecured Bonds (the "Bonds")
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1. Total amount of issue: 25 billion yen
2. Book entry bonds: The provisions of the Law
Concerning Book-Entry Transfer of
Corporate Bonds, etc. shall apply
to the Bonds.
3. Denomination of each Bond: 100 million yen
4. Interest rate: 1.75% per annum
5. Issue price: 99.97 % of the principal amount
6. Redemption price: 100% of the principal amount
7. Maturity date: December 18, 2015
8. Offering period: February 16, 2006
9. Payment date: February 28, 2006
10. Method of offering: Public offering in Japan; provided,
however, that the Bonds shall not
be offered in the United States, or
to any U.S. persons.
11. Security: The Bonds are not secured by any
pledge, mortgage or other charge on
any assets or revenues of the
Corporation or of others nor
guaranteed. There are no assets
reserved as security for the Bonds.
12. Special covenants: The Bonds are subject to certain
covenants relating to the negative
pledge.
13. Redemption prior to maturity: The Corporation may, at any time on
or after the next following day of
the issue date, purchase the Bonds
and have such purchased Bonds
canceled.
14. Interest payment dates: June 20 and December 20 of each
year
15. Book-entry transfer institution: Japan Securities Depositary Center
Inc.
16. Fiscal, issuing and paying agent: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
17. Ratings: The Bonds have been given ratings
of "A2" from Moody's Investors
Service, Inc., "A-" from Standard &
Poor's, and "AA-" from Rating and
Investment Information, Inc.
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.