12:34 PM EDT, 04/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Sony Group ( SONY ) is weighing a potential spinoff of its semiconductor unit as part of efforts to streamline its business and focus on entertainment, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

A spinoff and listing of Sony Semiconductor Solutions could occur as soon as this year and Sony ( SONY ) may retain a minority stake in the business, Bloomberg reported.

Discussions about the unit are ongoing and plans may change, especially given the recent volatility in financial markets, according to the report.

Sony ( SONY ) did not immediately respond to a request from MT Newswires seeking comment.

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