List of acquisitions by Sony

The company's history of acquisitions reflects its strategic efforts to expand and diversify its business across various sectors such as entertainment, technology, and digital media.

As a result, Sony has successfully broadened its presence across multiple industries, solidifying its position as a leader.

In 1988, Sony acquired CBS Records Group, marking its first major step into the music industry.

The acquisition of Psygnosis in 1993 played a key role in bolstering the launch of Sony's PlayStation console in 1994, which became a global success and marked the company's shift to digital entertainment.

Crunchyroll, a leading anime streaming service and licensing company, was acquired in 2020 by Aniplex and Sony Pictures Entertainment.