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== Risk == As with any investment, it is crucial to recognise the inherent risks associated with investing in the stock market. This section aims to provide an analysis of the potential risks that may impact the company's performance, and should be considered when making a decision to invest. === Legal and Regulatory Risks === Sony Group Corporation's global reach exposes the company to a multitude of legal and regulatory frameworks that influence its operations and market presence. As governments worldwide intensify their commitment to environmental sustainability, increasing regulations on e-waste management pose a substantial challenge to Sony's consumer electronics and gaming products, which are subject to stricter assessment in terms of their environmental impact and end-of-life disposal. Alongside this, the constant evolution of product safety regulations demands constant attention and adaptation. Compliance with these regulations will require additional efforts and expenses as Sony must dedicate resources to reduce the environmental footprint of its products while ensuring alignment with safety standards. Sony's operations rely significantly on external business partners for supply, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and software/network services. Changes in regulations, and policies in both Sony's markets and those of its partners introduces a layer of unpredictability and complexity. These changes could potentially result in challenges within supply chains, operational delays or supplementary costs. === R&D Investment Risks === Sony continuously strives to remain competitive through its technological innovations, and the company invests heavily in research and development with plans to spend a total of 760 billion yen on R&D in the current fiscal year, increasing spending by 3% compared to the fiscal year ending March 2023. These investments however, hold a risk to the company if R&D is unsuccessful in producing the results needed to meet ever-changing consumer demands and match intense competition which could to pricing pressures. This may impact Sony's level of profitability and ability to produce new and competitive products and services as scheduled. === Currency and Exchange Rate Risks === Sony's operations and financial state may be affected by any fluctuations in foreign exchange rates due to the company's global sales. Sonyโs electronics businesses, research and development and headquarters overhead costs are incurred mainly in Yen. Manufacturing and material costs, on the other hand, are incurred mainly in USD and Yen. This implies that any weakening of the Yenโs value against USD could lead to escalated operation costs, consequently impacting Sony's stability over the long term. The majority of sales are recorded in Yen, USD, Euros, Chinese Yuan. If the Yen strengthens significantly against these foreign currencies it may have an adverse impact on Sony's equity capital, as the incomes from all of its subsidiaries are prepared by translating the local currency of the operating country into Yen. === Market Demand Concerns === Sony achieved an impressive 6.3 million PlayStation 5 unit sales in Q1 2023 after the company overcame long-term supply shortages for its flagship gaming console. However, sales in Q2 fell short of expectations as the company reported only 3.3 million units sold during the April-June period and questions arise regarding Sony's capability to reach its 25 million unit sales target for the current fiscal year. Comparatively, Sony's competitor Nintendo achieved 3.9 million sales for their Nintendo Switch Console in Q2 2023, suggesting a shift in consumer preferences towards high-end gaming consoles. Effective marketing strategies, the expansion of PlayStation subscribers, and the launch of significant game titles like Spider-Man 2, will play a pivotal role in propelling Sony's sales momentum forward. Sony Semiconductor Solutions are a leading supplier of image sensors for smartphone manufacturers, however the company have anticipated the mobile phone market to not recover until at least 2024 due to a slower-than-expected recovery in the Chinese smartphone market and deteriorating conditions in the U.S. market. Sony are set to face a difficult remainder of the financial year as the postponed market recovery could affect demand for Sony's image sensors, a significant contributor to the group's revenue streams.
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