Sony plans its first dollar-bond sale in nearly three decades (opens original article in a new tab)

Sony is preparing to issue its first dollar-denominated bonds in almost three decades, aiming to raise funds for corporate purposes as part of a broader trend of U.S. bond sales.

• Sony is planning its first dollar-bond sale in nearly 30 years, with maturities of five and 10 years.
• The company is seeking to raise cash for general corporate purposes amid a trend of high-grade bond sales in the U.S.
• Sony's previous dollar-bond sale was in 1998, and the new bonds are expected to be rated A2 by Moody’s and A+ by S&P.