December 2012

• December 21, 2012 Update on the Status for Establishment of Medical Business Venture Company between Olympus and Sony
• December 14, 2012 Sony and Watchdata Announce Agreement to Expand Global Reach for Near Field Communication/FeliCa Technology
• December 7, 2012 Sony Corporation Executive Appointments
• December 3, 2012 Sony Develops “SSKEP,” a Highly Accurate, High Speed Skin Analyzing Technology － Pioneering the Sensing Field Through the Application of Image Sensors －

November 2012

• November 14, 2012 Announcement on Determination of Terms of Issue, etc., of Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2017
• November 14, 2012 Issuance of Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2017
• November 8, 2012 SONY NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT PRESIDENT AND GROUP EXECUTIVE OF SONY CORPORATION TIM SCHAAFF RETIRES; REMAINS ON SNEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS EXTERNAL DIRECTOR Sony Corporation Group Executive Andrew House Assumes Responsibilities
• November 1, 2012 Consolidated Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2012

October 2012

• October 22, 2012 iCyt Mission Technology Renamed Sony Biotechnology
• October 19, 2012 Update on Restructuring of Sony's Electronics Business Operations in Japan
• October 1, 2012 CEATEC 2012: Sony Booth Overview

September 2012

• September 28, 2012 Announcement of Agreements Between Olympus and Sony to Form Business and Capital Alliance
• September 28, 2012 Sony Completes Transfer of Chemical Products Businesses
• September 21, 2012 Specification changes to Stacked CMOS Image Sensors, “IMX135” and “IMX134” and Imaging Modules, “IU135F3-Z” and “IU134F9-Z”
• September 19, 2012 NEW SMALLER AND LIGHTER PLAYSTATION®3 TO HIT THE WORLDWIDE MARKET
• September 19, 2012 SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT TO LAUNCH PLAYSTATION®STORE FOR PLAYSTATION®MOBILE ON OCTOBER 3
• September 19, 2012 PLAYSTATION®PLUS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION®VITA IN NOVEMBER 2012
• September 14, 2012 Sony’s Contactless IC Card Chip Acquires World’s First^*1 EAL6+ Certification
  of Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408), the International Standard for IT Security

August 2012

• August 30, 2012 Sony and the Berliner Philharmoniker collaborate in technology development towards enhancing sound quality of Sony's audio products, and more Also to undertake concert footage recording and digital content streaming in high quality
• August 30, 2012 Sony to begin phased global launch of 4K LCD TVs, in the industry's largest 84-inch class^*1, from the end of 2012 - High-resolution large screen picture and high-quality powerful sound deliver an immersive experience, offering new ways for customers to enjoy television -
• August 23, 2012 Sony Mobile Communications Announces New Operational Structure and Reduction in Workforce
• August 20, 2012 Sony Develops “Exmor RS,” the World's First^*1 Stacked CMOS Image Sensor Also introduces imaging modules that deliver high picture quality and compact size, for use in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets - Sony Continues to Advance the Evolution of World of Digital Imaging -
• August 9, 2012 Sony Corporation and So-net Entertainment Corporation commence procedures to make So-net Entertainment Corporation a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation
• August 2, 2012 Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2012

July 2012

• July 20, 2012 "Sony Student Project Abroad (China) 2012" International Youth Program Program to include environmental workshops and visits to disaster affected communities under the theme "Building a better society through the spirit of consideration"
• July 3, 2012 Sony Entertainment Network’s “Music Unlimited” Service Launches in Japan Music Subscription Service with All-You-Can-Listen Access to Over 10 Million^ⅰ Songs

June 2012

• June 28, 2012 Development Bank of Japan and Sony Sign Definitive Agreements Regarding the Sale of Chemical Products Businesses
• June 27, 2012 Executive Appointments
• June 25, 2012 Sony and Panasonic to Collaborate on the Joint Development of Next Generation OLED Panels for TVs/Large-sized Displays
• June 22, 2012 Sony increases production capacity for stacked CMOS image sensors - Increasing total production capacity for image sensors to approximately 60,000 wafers per month to supply image sensors mainly for smartphones -
• June 21, 2012 Sumitomo Electric and Sony Announce the Joint-Development of the World's First True Green Semiconductor Laser Diode with over 100 mW Output Power at 530 nm Achieves Twice the Luminosity of Conventional Gallium Nitride Green Laser Diodes
• June 19, 2012 Executive Appointments
• June 19, 2012 Sony announces the development of the ‘Spectral’ cell analyzer, the industry’s first cell analysis instrument capable of detecting full spectrum fluorescence to facilitate highly accurate analysis To unveil a prototype at the upcoming International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) meeting
• June 14, 2012 SONY PICTURES TELEVISION TO INCREASE STAKE IN MULTI SCREEN MEDIA
• June 11, 2012 Sony to launch ‘Cell Sorter,’ an instrument for cell analysis which utilizes Blu-ray Disc technology - Applications include immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and stem cell research -

May 2012

• May 31, 2012 Sony launches “α” CLOCK for Mobile with new “Time-shift UI”
  Enjoy High Quality “World Heritage” Photos Captured with “α” Interchangeable lens digital Cameras.
• May 24, 2012 Sharp and Sony to terminate joint venture to produce and sell large-sized LCD panels and modules
• May 10, 2012 Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
• May 9, 2012 Executive Appointments

April 2012

• April 17, 2012 Sony and Adobe Collaborate on Professional Content Production Tools
• April 16, 2012 Sony Moves Industry toward the Creation of New Mass-Storage Optical Disc Archive Solutions
• April 12, 2012 Sony Transformation to Revitalize Electronics Business,
  Generate Growth and Drive New Value Creation
  
• April 10, 2012 Sony Announces Revision of Consolidated Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
• April 10, 2012 Broadening the Environment for 4K Digital Motion Picture Production
  Sony’s Open Platform Gains Wide Support from Production Equipment Manufacturers
• April 6, 2012 Sony's Energy Storage System Acquires
  World's First U.S. Safety Standards Certification to ‘UL Subject 1973’ from UL - Aiming to Further Expand into International Markets with The Safety Endorsement -
• April 4, 2012 Sony Mobile Communications Announces New Leadership Kunimasa Suzuki named new President and CEO and Bert Nordberg to become Chairman of the Board

March 2012

• March 28, 2012 Sharp and Sony Amend Agreement regarding Joint Venture to Produce and
  Sell Large-Sized LCD Panels and Modules
• March 27, 2012 Sony Establishes New Management Structure
  - To Drive Revitalization and Growth of Electronics Businesses and Deliver
  Compelling User Experiences as “One Sony” -
  
• March 22, 2012 Sony Develops "IPELA Engine", Capable of an Industry-First 130db Wide Dynamic Range in Full HD Quality - Security Business Bolstered by High Picture Quality Network Cameras -
• March 22, 2012 Development Bank of Japan and Sony Sign Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding for Sale of Chemical Products Businesses
• March 7, 2012 Issues of the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Series Unsecured Bonds

February 2012

• February 23, 2012 Sony Commercializes TransferJet™ Compatible LSI
  Offering a 350Mbps Transmission Speed and the Industry's Highest
  Receiving Sensitivity - Achieving Reduced Power Consumption and a Reduced Parts Count Suited for Smartphones -
• February 20, 2012 Sony and Tokyo Tech Jointly Develop Low-power LSIs for Wideband Millimeter-wave Wireless Communications that Achieves the World’s Fastest Data Transfer Rate of 6.3 Gb/s Low power design specifically for use on mobile devices
• February 16, 2012 Sony Completes Full Acquisition of Sony Ericsson
  Sony to Rename the Company Sony Mobile Communications and Accelerate
  Business Integration
• February 15, 2012 Sony Expands its SRMASTER Alliance for Open Production of 4K Motion Picture Content Hollywood Post Production Companies and Content Equipment
  Manufacturers Continue to Adopt Sony Platform
• February 14, 2012 Sony develops “Authentication Outlet” Where Electricity Use can be Managed and Consumed on a Per-User and Per-Device Basis - Sony realize new concept by combining contactless IC card technology with its newly developed “RFID Over Power Line” technology -
• February 2, 2012 Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2011
• February 1, 2012 Sony names Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO; Sir Howard Stringer to become Chairman of the Board of Directors
• February 1, 2012 Executive Appointments

January 2012

• January 26, 2012 Sony's ‘CLEFIA’ Encryption Technology Adopted as an International Standard
• January 23, 2012 Sony Develops Next-generation Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor
  which Embodies the Continuous Evolution of the Camera - Expanding Shooting Enjoyment and Advanced Functionality of Smartphones and Other Devices -
• January 23, 2012 Sony Develops New “RGBW Coding” and “HDR Movie” Functions - To be Equipped in First Release of New Stacked CMOS Image Sensors, To Begin Sample Shipment -
• January 19, 2012 Sony Ericsson Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results and U.S. GAAP Equity Method Results for Sony’s Investment in Sony Ericsson Are Expected to Include Valuation Allowance Against Certain Deferred Tax Assets(PDF)
• January 10, 2012 Sony Launches New Network Media Player and Blu-ray Disc™ Player powered by Google TV with Phased Launch Starting in North America and Europe
• January 10, 2012 Sony launches “PlayMemories” series globally starting from January 2012
  Enjoy High Quality Videos and Photos Captured with digital Cameras and Camcorders across Various Devices.
• January 10, 2012 Sony Develops Next-generation Display, “Crystal LED Display”,
  Ideal for High Picture Quality on Large screens Full HD 55-inch Prototype model Exhibited At 2012 International CES
• January 10, 2012 SONY DELIVERS NEW USER EXPERIENCE FOR CONSUMERS WITH A WORLD OF CONNECTED PRODUCTS AT CES 2012
• January 7, 2012 Sony Corporation Statement regarding Media Reports dated January 7, 2012