Sony makes acquisition proposal for Japan camera lens maker Tamron

A Sony logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration 30 Jul 2026 08:11AM (Updated: 30 Jul 2026 08:14AM) TOKYO, July 30 : Sony Group has made a proposal to acquire Tamron Co, the Japanese camera lens maker said on Thursday, adding it has established a special committee to review various options. Sony has made a non-binding proposal for a series of transactions to make Tamron a wholly owned Sony subsidiary, the optical components manufacturer said in a statement. Tamron had a market capitalisation of $1.18 billion at Wednesday's close. A Sony spokesperson said the company believes the proposal will enhance Tamron's corporate value and the collective interests of its stakeholders. Source: Reuters