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 July 2006
Commission File Number: 001-06439
SONY CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
7-35 KITASHINAGAWA 6-CHOME, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
(Address of principal executive offices)
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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: July 14, 2006
List of materials
Documents attached hereto:
i) A Press release announcing - Samsung and Sony Sign Final Contract Regarding
Production Line for World's Most Advanced Generation LCD Panel
Press Release
July 14th, 2006
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Sony Corporation
Samsung and Sony Sign Final Contract Regarding Production Line for
World's Most Advanced Generation LCD Panel
Seoul, Korea / Tokyo, Japan, July 14th, 2006 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
(hereafter "Samsung") and Sony Corporation (hereafter "Sony") today signed the
final contract for constructing an 8th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel
manufacturing line at their joint venture, S-LCD Corporation (hereafter
"S-LCD").
The following issues have been discussed between the two companies since the
agreement on the Letter of Intent which was released in April 2006, and today
have reached the final contract stage.
- We plan to establish an 8th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel
production line (glass substrate size: approximately
2,200mm x 2,500mm), in addition to the current 7th generation
amorphous TFT-LCD panel production line, at S-LCD (Tangjeong,
ChungCheongNam-Do, Korea).
- We plan to invest approximately $1.9 billion* (1.8 trillion Won,
approximately 200 billion JPY) with each company providing half.
Actual production is targeted to start in fall 2007 with a production
capacity of 50,000 panels per month.
*The investment amount does not include the cost of the building and
land.
Together with the current 7th generation line, the start of the world's most
advanced (8th generation) line will enable both companies to expand production
of large screen LCD panels for 50 inch class LCD TVs, of which demand is
expected see a significant increase, as well as to acquire a stable supply to
meet demands.
Reference
The number of LCD panels obtained from one glass substrate:
.. For 7th generation (1,870mm x 2,200mm)
6 panels for 46 inch TV, 8 panels for 40 inch TV, 12 panels for 32 inch TV
.. For 8th generation (approx. 2,200mm x 2,500mm)
6 panels for 50 inch class TV, 8 panels for 46 inch TV
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005
parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion.
Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 120 offices in 57 countries, the
company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business,
Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and
Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing
global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory
chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game,
communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer
and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and
on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading personal
broadband entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual
sales of approximately $64 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net