Sony Group is trading 4.3% up at $23.74 in pre-market following the announcement of a phased restart at its Kumamoto image sensor plant.
- The facility, a critical production hub for smartphone and camera sensors, had been offline since a 7.1 magnitude earthquake on July 28.
- Investors are encouraged by the resumption of operations, which significantly reduces potential supply-chain risks for the company.
- A broadly stronger technology sector is providing additional tailwinds for the stock during early trading.