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January 21, 2026
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TCL to take 51% control of Sony’s TV & home audio business in massive joint venture

TCL to take 51% control of Sony’s TV & home audio business in massive joint venture

If you are one of those who turn their nose up at "Chinese TVs" while lovingly dusting off your Sony Bravia, you might want to sit down for this one. The days..

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Sony Group will transfer its entire TV and home audio business into a new joint venture with TCL Electronics Holdings, with TCL taking a controlling 51% stake. This move aims to combine Sony's display heritage with TCL's manufacturing scale, with products continuing to be sold under the Sony and Bravia brands.

  • TCL will own 51% of the new company, with Sony Group retaining 49%.
  • The deal, reported by Nikkei Asia, involves Sony transferring its TV and home audio business to the new entity.
  • The new operation is expected to begin in April 2027, with binding agreements by March 2026.
  • Sony is pivoting to focus on content like PlayStation and movies, due to thin margins in the hardware market.

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