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 2008
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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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
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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 28, 2008
List of materials
Documents attached hereto:
i) Press release announcing Sony announces the sale of "The Sony Center am
Potsdamer Platz" in Berlin
Sony Corporation
1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku
Tokyo 108-0075
News & Information
Feb 28, 2008
No. 08-031E
Sony announces the sale of
"The Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz" in Berlin
Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that it decided to sell all shares in
Sony Berlin GmbH ("Sony Berlin"), which owns and operates the urban
entertainment complex "The Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz" ("Sony Center") in
Berlin, Germany, to real estate funds managed by Morgan Stanley and two other
investors (Corpus Sireo and an affiliate of The John Buck Company) (together,
the "purchasers"). The ownership of Sony Berlin will be transferred to the
purchasers by the end of March 2008, subject to approvals by relevant
authorities. Sony's decision is a result of an in-depth review of Sony's current
businesses in conjunction with its ongoing global mid-term strategy to focus on
core business areas.
Inaugurated in June 2000 as an innovative urban entertainment complex, the Sony
Center - encompassing eight buildings totaling 132,500 square meters -
accommodates offices, retail, dining, entertainment facilities and residence. It
has become one of the most vibrant landmarks in the heart of Berlin and attracts
more than eight million visitors per year.
Having considered the significant brand recognition of this property, Sony and
the purchasers have reached an agreement to retain the name "Sony Center" for
the foreseeable future. Despite the transfer of ownership, Sony's overall
presence at the Sony Center will remain unchanged. All Sony Group companies that
are currently located on Sony Center premises, including Sony Europe GmbH,
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Sony Pictures Releasing GmbH and Sony/ATV Music
Publishing (Germany) GmbH, will remain as tenants following the completion of
this transaction.
The estimated impact on Sony's consolidated operating income from the sale of
Sony Berlin was incorporated within Sony's consolidated results forecast for the
current fiscal year, which was announced on January 31, 2008.
Outline of Sony Center
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1) Lot size: 26,500 m2
2) Total floor space: 132,500 m2
3) Usage: Office, Retail, Dining, Entertainment Facilities, Residence, etc.