Sony (SONY) 10 May 222021 Q4 Earnings call transcript

We’d now like to begin Sony Group Corporation’s Earnings Announcement. I’ll be serving as the MC. My name is Okada from Corporate Communications.

First, Executive Deputy President and CFO, Mr. Totoki will present the consolidated results for FY 2021 and consolidated results forecast for FY 2022 followed by Q&A.

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