-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KMXFRc1VYPLVHCn7KDP1D/Kkd46RoVkbNUjJntdckD8BXV7WZ14QDW1T9u3fNU0M 4AzZapbBZQzxxQstf21ktQ== 0001191638-08-000322.txt : 20080228 0001191638-08-000322.hdr.sgml : 20080228 20080228060105 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001191638-08-000322 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080228 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080228 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080228 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SONY CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000313838 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOUSEHOLD AUDIO & VIDEO EQUIPMENT [3651] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: M0 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06439 FILM NUMBER: 08648350 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7-1, KONAN STREET 2: 1-CHOME, MINATO-KU CITY: TOKYO STATE: M0 ZIP: 108-0075 BUSINESS PHONE: 0367482180 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7-1, KONAN STREET 2: 1-CHOME, MINATO-KU CITY: TOKYO STATE: M0 ZIP: 108-0075 6-K 1 son200802286k.txt SONY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT 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, Form 20-F X Form 40-F __ 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 If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in 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 - ---------------------- 1) Lot size: 26,500 m2 2) Total floor space: 132,500 m2 3) Usage: Office, Retail, Dining, Entertainment Facilities, Residence, etc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----