Tokyo, July 30, 2009 - Sony Corporation today announced its consolidated results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2009 (April 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009).

• An operating loss was recorded due to factors including the continued slowdown of the global economy and the appreciation of the yen.
• As a result of better-than-expected cost reductions led by restructuring efforts, operating income was achieved on an adjusted basis, excluding equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies and restructuring charges.

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