Sony Group reported a 32% year-on-year rise in first-quarter profit, driven by strong performances in its music, gaming and imaging businesses. However, the company warned it is still assessing the financial impact of the Kumamoto earthquake, which disrupted production at one semiconductor facility.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions halted operations at its Kumamoto facility after a powerful earthquake on July 28, with damage assessments currently underway.

TOKYO: Sony on Friday (Jul 31) hiked its full-year operating profit forecast by 8 per cent to 1.72 trillion yen (US$10.72 billion), citing the strength of its gaming business.The…

Impact on production of Tuesday's earthquake has yet to be taken into account