Annual Report
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2010

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 20-F

 

 

(Mark One)

 

¨ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended: March 31, 2010

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                                  to                                 

OR

 

¨ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 1-14948

 

 

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

Japan

(Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

 

1 Toyota-cho, Toyota City

Aichi Prefecture 471-8571

Japan

+81 565 28-2121

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Kiyohisa Funasaki

Telephone number: +81 565 28-2121

Facsimile number: +81 565 23-5800

Address: 1 Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-8571, Japan

(Name, telephone, e-mail and/or facsimile number and address of registrant’s contact person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class:   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:
American Depositary Shares*   The New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock**  

 

* American Depositary Receipts evidence American Depositary Shares, each American Depositary Share representing two shares of the registrant’s Common Stock.
** No par value. Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:

None

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 3,135,995,860 Shares of Common Stock (including 79,850,690 Shares of Common Stock in the form of American Depositary Shares) as of March 31, 2010

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act:Yes  x    No  ¨

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files): Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  x            Accelerated filer  ¨            Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

U.S. GAAP  x             International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board  ¨            Other  ¨

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow: Item 17  ¨    Item 18  ¨

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):Yes  ¨    No  x

 

 

 


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          Page

ITEM 1.

  

IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

   1

ITEM 2.

  

OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

   1

ITEM 3.

  

KEY INFORMATION

   1

 3.A

  

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

   1

 3.B

  

CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

   4

 3.C

  

REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

   4

 3.D

  

RISK FACTORS

   4

ITEM 4.

  

INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

   7

 4.A

  

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

   7

 4.B

  

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

   8

 4.C

  

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

   49

 4.D

  

PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

   49

ITEM 4A.

  

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

   51

ITEM 5.

  

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

   51

 5.A

  

OPERATING RESULTS

   51

 5.B

  

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

   83

 5.C

  

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES

   85

 5.D

  

TREND INFORMATION

   87

 5.E

  

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

   87

 5.F

  

TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

   88

 5.G

  

SAFE HARBOR

   89

ITEM 6.

  

DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

   89

 6.A

  

DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

   89

 6.B

  

COMPENSATION

   95

 6.C

  

BOARD PRACTICES

   96

 6.D

  

EMPLOYEES

   97

 6.E

  

SHARE OWNERSHIP

   97

ITEM 7.

  

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

   99

 7.A

  

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

   99

 7.B

  

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

   99

 7.C

  

INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

   100

ITEM 8.

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   100

 8.A

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   100

 8.B

  

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

   100

ITEM 9.

  

THE OFFER AND LISTING

   101

 9.A

  

LISTING DETAILS

   101

 9.B

  

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

   101

 9.C

  

MARKETS

   101

 9.D

  

SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

   101

 9.E

  

DILUTION

   102

 9.F

  

EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE

   102

ITEM 10.

  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

   102

 10.A

  

SHARE CAPITAL

   102

 10.B

  

MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

   102

 10.C

  

MATERIAL CONTRACTS

   108

 


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 10.D

  

EXCHANGE CONTROLS

   108

 10.E

  

TAXATION

   109

 10.F

  

DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS

   115

 10.G

  

STATEMENT BY EXPERTS

   115

 10.H

  

DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

   115

 10.I

  

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

   115

ITEM 11.

  

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

   115

ITEM 12.

  

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

   117

ITEM 13.

  

DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

   118

ITEM 14.

  

MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

   118

ITEM 15.

  

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

   118

ITEM 16.

  

[RESERVED]

  

119

ITEM 16A.

  

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

  

119

ITEM 16B.

  

CODE OF ETHICS

  

119

ITEM 16C.

  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

  

119

ITEM 16D.

  

EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

  

121

ITEM 16E.

  

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

  

121

ITEM 16F.

  

CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

  

121

ITEM 16G.

  

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

  

122

ITEM 17.

  

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

124

ITEM 18.

  

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

124

ITEM 19.

  

EXHIBITS

  

125

 


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As used in this annual report, the term “fiscal” preceding a year means the twelve-month period ended March 31 of the year referred to. All other references to years refer to the applicable calendar year, unless the context otherwise requires. As used herein, the term “Toyota” refers to Toyota Motor Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries as a group, unless the context otherwise indicates.

In parts of this annual report, amounts reported in Japanese yen have been translated into U.S. dollars for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, the rate used for this translation was ¥93.04 = $1.00. This was the approximate exchange rate in Japan on March 31, 2010.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Written forward-looking statements may appear in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including this annual report, documents incorporated by reference, reports to shareholders and other communications.

The U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking information to encourage companies to provide prospective information about themselves without fear of litigation so long as the information is identified as forward looking and is accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the information. Toyota relies on this safe harbor in making forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this annual report and include statements regarding Toyota’s current intent, belief, targets or expectations or those of its management. In many, but not all cases, words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “hope”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “probability”, “risk”, “should”, “will”, “would”, and similar expressions, are used as they relate to Toyota or its management, to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect Toyota’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those which are anticipated, aimed at, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or forecasts contained in the forward-looking statements are identified in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this annual report, and include, among others:

(i) changes in economic conditions and market demand affecting, and the competitive environment in, the automotive markets in Japan, North America, Europe and other markets in which Toyota operates;

(ii) fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly with respect to the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar and the British pound;

(iii) changes in funding environment in financial markets;

(iv) Toyota’s ability to realize production efficiencies and to implement capital expenditures at the levels and times planned by management;

(v) changes in the laws, regulations and government policies in the markets in which Toyota operates that affect its automotive operations, particularly laws, regulations and policies relating to vehicle safety including recalls, trade, environmental protection, vehicle emissions and vehicle fuel economy, as well as changes in laws, regulations and government policies that affect Toyota’s other operations, including the outcome of current and future litigation and other legal proceedings;

(vi) political instability in the markets in which Toyota operates;

(vii) Toyota’s ability to timely develop and achieve market acceptance of new products;

 


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(viii) any impact on Toyota’s ability to maintain and develop its brand image as a result of Toyota’s inability to deliver safe and high-quality products or its failure to promptly implement safety measures such as recalls when necessary; and

(ix) fuel shortages or interruptions in transportation systems, labor strikes, work stoppages or other interruptions to, or difficulties in, the employment of labor in the major markets where Toyota purchases materials, components and supplies for the production of its products or where its products are produced, distributed or sold.


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PART I

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

3.A SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

You should read the U.S. GAAP selected consolidated financial information presented below together with “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and Toyota’s consolidated financial statements contained in this annual report.

U.S. GAAP Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial data have been derived from Toyota’s consolidated financial statements. These financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

    Year Ended March 31,  
    2006     2007     2008     2009     2010     2010  
    (in millions, except share and per share data)  

Consolidated Statement of Income Data:

           

Automotive:

           

Revenues

  ¥ 19,338,144      ¥ 21,928,006      ¥ 24,177,306      ¥ 18,564,723      ¥ 17,197,428      $ 184,839   

Operating income (loss)

    1,694,045        2,038,828        2,171,905        (394,876     (86,370     (928

Financial Services:

           

Revenues

    996,909        1,300,548        1,498,354        1,377,548        1,245,407        13,386   

Operating income (loss)

    155,817        158,495        86,494        (71,947     246,927        2,654   

All Other:

           

Revenues

    1,190,291        1,323,731        1,346,955        1,184,947        947,615        10,185   

Operating income (loss)

    39,748        39,679        33,080        9,913        (8,860     (95

Elimination of intersegment:

           

Revenues

    (488,435     (604,194     (733,375     (597,648     (439,477     (4,724

Operating income (loss)

    (11,268     1,681        (21,104     (4,101     (4,181     (45

Total Company:

           

Revenues

    21,036,909        23,948,091        26,289,240        20,529,570        18,950,973        203,686   

Operating income (loss)

    1,878,342        2,238,683        2,270,375        (461,011     147,516        1,586   

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

    2,087,360 (1)      2,382,516        2,437,222        (560,381     291,468        3,133   

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

    1,372,180        1,644,032        1,717,879        (436,937     209,456        2,251   

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share:

           

Basic

    421.76        512.09        540.65        (139.13     66.79        0.72   

Diluted

    421.62        511.80        540.44        (139.13     66.79        0.72   

Shares used in computing net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share, basic (in thousands)

    3,253,450        3,210,423        3,177,445        3,140,417        3,135,986        —     

Shares used in computing net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share, diluted (in thousands)

    3,254,499        3,212,235        3,178,662        3,140,417        3,135,998        —     

 

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    Year Ended March 31,
    2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   2010
    (in millions, except per share and numbers of vehicles sold data)

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (end of period):

         

Total Assets:

  ¥ 28,731,595   ¥ 32,574,779   ¥ 32,458,320   ¥ 29,062,037   ¥ 30,349,287   $ 326,196

Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt

    4,756,907     5,865,507     6,228,152     6,317,184     5,497,997     59,093

Long-term debt, less current portion

    5,640,490     6,263,585     5,981,931     6,301,469     7,015,409     75,402

Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

    10,560,449     11,836,092     11,869,527     10,061,207     10,359,723     111,347

Common stock

    397,050     397,050     397,050     397,050     397,050     4,268

Other Data:

           

Dividends per share

  ¥ 90.0   ¥ 120.0   ¥ 140.0   ¥ 100.0   ¥ 45.0   $ 0.48

Number of vehicles sold

           

Japan

    2,364,484     2,273,152     2,188,389     1,944,823     2,162,418     —  

North America

    2,556,050     2,942,661     2,958,314     2,212,254     2,097,374     —  

Europe

    1,022,781     1,223,628     1,283,793     1,061,954     858,390     —  

Asia

    880,661     789,637     956,509     904,892     979,651     —  

Other*

    1,150,587     1,295,581     1,526,934     1,443,433     1,139,329     —  
                               

Worldwide total

    7,974,563     8,524,659     8,913,939     7,567,356     7,237,162     —  
                               

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.
(1) Includes ¥143.3 billion in gain on exchange of marketable securities relating to the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, Inc., and UFJ Holdings.

DIVIDEND INFORMATION

Toyota normally pays dividends twice per year, including an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. Although Toyota’s articles of incorporation provide that retained earnings can be distributed as dividends pursuant to the resolution of its board of directors, Toyota’s board of directors recommends the payment of year-end dividend to shareholders and pledgees of record as of March 31 in each year. Year-end dividends are usually paid to the shareholders immediately following approval of the dividends at the general shareholders’ meeting, normally around the end of June of each year. In addition to these year-end dividends, Toyota may pay interim dividends in the form of cash distributions from its distributable surplus to shareholders and pledgees of record as of September 30 in each year by resolution of its board of directors. Toyota normally pays the interim dividend in late November.

In addition, under the Corporation Act of Japan (the “Corporation Act”), dividends may be paid to shareholders and pledgees of record as of any record date, other than those specified above, as set forth by Toyota’s articles of incorporation or as determined by its board of directors from time to time. Such dividends may be distributed by a resolution of any general shareholders’ meeting. Toyota’s articles of incorporation also permit Toyota to pay dividends, in addition to interim dividends mentioned in the preceding paragraph, by a resolution of its board of directors. Toyota has incorporated such a provision into its articles of incorporation in order to enable a flexible capital policy. Under the Corporation Act, dividends may be distributed in cash or (except in the case of interim dividends mentioned in the preceding paragraph) in kind, subject to limitations on distributable surplus and to certain other conditions.

 

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The following table sets forth the dividends declared by Toyota for each of the periods shown. The periods shown are the six months ended on that date. The U.S. dollar equivalents for the cash dividends shown are based on the noon buying rate for Japanese yen on the last date of each period set forth below.

 

     Cash Dividends per Share

Period Ended

         Yen                Dollars      

September 30, 2005

   35.0    0.31

March 31, 2006

   55.0    0.47

September 30, 2006

   50.0    0.42

March 31, 2007

   70.0    0.59

September 30, 2007

   65.0    0.65

March 31, 2008

   75.0    0.75

September 30, 2008

   65.0    0.61

March 31, 2009

   35.0    0.35

September 30, 2009

   20.0    0.22

March 31, 2010

   25.0    0.26

The payment and the amount of any future dividends are dependent on the amount of Toyota’s future earnings, its financial condition and other factors, including statutory restrictions on the payment of dividends.

Toyota deems the benefit of its shareholders as one of its priority management policies, and it is working to improve corporate structure towards the realization of sustainable growth in order to enhance its corporate value. Toyota will strive to continue to pay dividends while giving due consideration to factors such as business results for each term, investment plans and its cash reserves. In order to survive stiff competition, Toyota plans to utilize its internal funds for the early commercialization of technologies for the next-generation environment and safety, giving priority to customer safety and sense of security. Considering these factors, an annual dividend of 45 yen per share was paid for fiscal 2010, consisting of a year-end dividend of 25 yen per share and an interim dividend of 20 yen per share.

Exchange Rates

In parts of this annual report, yen amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars for the convenience of investors. Unless otherwise noted, the rate used for the translations was ¥93.04 = $1.00. This was the approximate exchange rate in Japan on March 31, 2010.

The following table sets forth information regarding the noon buying rates for Japanese yen in New York City as announced for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York expressed in Japanese yen per $1.00 during the periods shown. At the end of May 2010, the noon buying rate was ¥90.81 = $1.00. The average exchange rate for the periods shown is the average of the month-end rates during the period.

 

Fiscal Year Ended or Ending March 31,

   At End of Period    Average
(of month-end rates)
   High    Low
     (¥ per $1.00)

2006

   117.48    113.67    120.93    104.41

2007

   117.56    116.55    121.81    110.07

2008

   99.85    113.61    124.09    96.88

2009

   99.15    100.85    110.48    87.80

2010

   93.40    92.49    100.71    86.12

2011 (through May 31, 2010)

   90.81    92.53    94.68    89.89

 

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Month Ended

   High    Low
     (¥ per $1.00)

December 31, 2009

   93.08    86.62

January 31, 2010

   93.31    89.41

February 28, 2010

   91.94    88.84

March 31, 2010

   93.40    88.43

April 30, 2010

   94.51    92.03

May 31, 2010

   94.68    89.89

Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar will affect the dollar equivalent of the price of the shares on the Japanese stock exchanges. As a result, exchange rate fluctuations are likely to affect the market price of the American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Toyota will declare any cash dividends on shares in Japanese yen. Exchange rate fluctuations will also affect the U.S. dollar amounts received on conversion of cash dividends.

Exchange rate fluctuations can also materially affect Toyota’s reported operating results. In particular, a strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar can have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s reported operating results. For a further discussion of the effects of currency rate fluctuations on Toyota’s operating results, please see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Overview — Currency Fluctuations”.

3.B CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

Not applicable.

3.C REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

3.D RISK FACTORS

Industry and Business Risks

The worldwide automotive market is highly competitive.

The worldwide automotive market is highly competitive. Toyota faces intense competition from automotive manufacturers in the markets in which it operates. Competition has intensified amidst difficult overall market conditions due to the weak global economy. In addition, competition is likely to further intensify in light of continuing globalization in the worldwide automotive industry, possibly resulting in further industry reorganization. Factors affecting competition include product quality and features, safety, reliability, the amount of time required for innovation and development, pricing, fuel economy, customer service and financing terms. Increased competition may lead to lower vehicle unit sales, which may result in a further downward price pressure and adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations. Toyota’s ability to adequately respond to the recent rapid changes in the automotive market and to maintain its competitiveness will be fundamental to its future success in existing and new markets and its market share. There can be no assurances that Toyota will be able to compete successfully in the future.

The worldwide automotive industry is highly volatile.

Each of the markets in which Toyota competes has been subject to considerable volatility in demand. Demand for vehicles depends to a large extent on social, political and economic conditions in a given market and the introduction of new vehicles and technologies. As Toyota’s revenues are derived from sales in markets worldwide, economic conditions in such markets are particularly important to Toyota. During fiscal 2010,

 

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despite government efforts to stimulate demand in Japan, North America and Europe, which are Toyota’s main markets, market conditions in those areas remained difficult, and Toyota was adversely affected by changes in the market structure with further shifts in consumer demand to compact and low-priced vehicles. Such weakness in demand for automobiles and changes in market structure is continuing, and it is unclear how long this situation would continue or how it would transition in the future. Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected if the weakness in demand for automobiles and changes in market structure continue or progress further. Demand may also be affected by factors directly impacting vehicle price or the cost of purchasing and operating vehicles such as sales and financing incentives, prices of raw materials and parts and components, cost of fuel and governmental regulations (including tariffs, import regulation and other taxes). Volatility in demand may lead to lower vehicle unit sales, which may result in a further downward price pressure and adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

Toyota’s future success depends on its ability to offer new innovative competitively priced products that meet customer demand on a timely basis.

Meeting customer demand with attractive new vehicles and reducing the amount of time required for product development are critical to automotive manufacturers. In particular, it is critical to meet customer demand with respect to quality, safety and reliability. The timely introduction of new vehicle models, at competitive prices, meeting rapidly changing customer preferences and demands is more fundamental to Toyota’s success than ever, as the automotive market is rapidly transforming in light of the weak global economic conditions. There is no assurance, however, that Toyota will adequately and appropriately respond to changing customer preferences and demands with respect to quality, safety, reliability, styling and other features in a timely manner. Even if Toyota succeeds in perceiving customer preferences and demands, there is no assurance that Toyota will be capable of developing and manufacturing new, price competitive products in a timely manner with its available technology, intellectual property, sources of raw materials and parts and components, and production capacity, including cost reduction capacity. Further, there is no assurance that Toyota will be able to implement capital expenditures at the level and times planned by management. Toyota’s inability to develop and offer products that meet customers’ preferences and demands with respect to quality, safety, reliability, styling and other features in a timely manner could result in a lower market share and reduced sales volumes and margins, and may adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

Toyota’s ability to market and distribute effectively is an integral part of Toyota’s successful sales.

Toyota’s success in the sale of vehicles depends on its ability to market and distribute effectively based on distribution networks and sales techniques tailored to the needs of its customers. There is no assurance that Toyota will be able to develop sales techniques and distribution networks that effectively adapt to changing customer preferences or changes in the regulatory environment in the major markets in which it operates. Toyota’s inability to maintain well-developed sales techniques and distribution networks may result in decreased sales and market share and may adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.

Toyota’s success is significantly impacted by its ability to maintain and develop its brand image.

In the highly competitive automotive industry, it is critical to maintain and develop a brand image. In order to maintain and develop a brand image, it is necessary to further increase customers’ confidence by providing safe, high-quality products that meet customer preferences and demands. If Toyota is unable to effectively maintain and develop its brand image as a result of its inability to provide safe, high-quality products or as result of the failure to promptly implement safety measures such as recalls when necessary, vehicle unit sales and/or sale prices may decrease, and as a result revenues and profits may not increase as expected or may decrease, adversely affecting its financial condition and results of operations.

 

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The worldwide financial services industry is highly competitive.

The worldwide financial services industry is highly competitive. Increased competition in automobile financing may lead to decreased margins. A decline in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales, an increase in residual value risk due to lower used vehicle price, an increase in the ratio of credit losses and increased funding costs are factors which may impact Toyota’s financial services operations. The likelihood of these factors materializing continues to remain at a high level amidst weak global economic conditions, and competition in automobile financing has intensified. If Toyota is unable to adequately respond to the changes and competition in automobile financing, Toyota’s financial services operations may adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.

Financial Market and Economic Risks

Toyota’s operations are subject to currency and interest rate fluctuations.

Toyota is sensitive to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and is principally exposed to fluctuations in the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar and the euro and, to a lesser extent, the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar and the British pound. Toyota’s consolidated financial statements, which are presented in Japanese yen, are affected by foreign currency exchange fluctuations through both translation risk and transaction risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates may affect Toyota’s pricing of products sold and materials purchased in foreign currencies. In particular, strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar can have an adverse effect on Toyota’s operating results. The Japanese yen has been appreciating against major currencies including the U.S. dollar in the past year. If the Japanese yen continues to appreciate against major currencies, including the U.S. dollar, Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

Toyota believes that its use of certain derivative financial instruments including interest rate swaps and increased localized production of its products have reduced, but not eliminated, the effects of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Nonetheless, a negative impact resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates may adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations. For a further discussion of currency and interest rate fluctuations and the use of derivative financial instruments, see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Overview — Currency Fluctuations”, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”, and notes 20 and 21 to Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

High prices of raw materials and strong pressure on Toyota’s suppliers could negatively impact Toyota’s profitability.

Increases in prices for raw materials that Toyota and Toyota’s suppliers use in manufacturing their products or parts and components such as steel, precious metals, non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, and plastic parts, may lead to higher production costs for parts and components. This could, in turn, negatively impact Toyota’s future profitability because Toyota may not be able to pass all those costs on to its customers or require its suppliers to absorb such costs.

The downturn in the financial markets could adversely affect Toyota’s ability to raise capital.

The world economy continues to be weak and business conditions remain difficult. A number of financial institutions and investors have been facing difficulties providing capital to the financial markets at levels corresponding to their own financial capacity. As a result, there is a risk that companies may not be able to raise capital under terms that they would expect to receive with their creditworthiness. If Toyota is unable to raise the necessary capital under appropriate conditions on a timely basis, Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

 

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Political, Regulatory and Legal Risks

The automotive industry is subject to various governmental regulations.

The worldwide automotive industry is subject to various laws and governmental regulations including those related to vehicle safety and environmental matters such as emission levels, fuel economy, noise and pollution. In particular, automotive manufacturers such as Toyota are required to implement safety measures such as recalls for vehicles that do not or may not comply with the safety standards of laws and governmental regulations. In addition, Toyota may, in order to reassure its customers of the safety of Toyota’s vehicles, decide to voluntarily implement recalls or other safety measures even if the vehicle complies with the safety standards of relevant laws and governmental regulations. Many governments also impose tariffs and other trade barriers, taxes and levies, or enact price or exchange controls. Toyota has incurred, and expects to incur in the future, significant costs in complying with these regulations. If Toyota launches products that result in safety measures such as recalls, Toyota may incur various costs including significant costs for free repairs. Furthermore, new legislation or changes in existing legislation may also subject Toyota to additional expenses in the future. If Toyota incurs significant costs related to implementing safety measures or meeting laws and governmental regulations, Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. Toyota may become subject to various legal proceedings.

Toyota may become subject to various legal proceedings.

As an automotive manufacturer, Toyota may become subject to legal proceedings in respect of various issues, including product liability and infringement of intellectual property. Toyota may also be subject to legal proceedings brought by its shareholders and governmental proceedings and investigations. Toyota is in fact currently subject to a number of pending legal proceedings and government investigations. A negative outcome in one or more of these pending legal proceedings could adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations. For a further discussion of governmental regulations, see “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Governmental Regulation, Environmental and Safety Standards” and for legal proceedings, please see “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Legal Proceedings”.

Toyota may be adversely affected by political instabilities, fuel shortages or interruptions in transportation systems, natural calamities, wars, terrorism and labor strikes.

Toyota is subject to various risks associated with conducting business worldwide. These risks include political and economic instability, natural calamities, fuel shortages, interruption in transportation systems, wars, terrorisms, labor strikes and work stoppages. The occurrence of any of these events in the major markets in which Toyota purchases materials, parts and components and supplies for the manufacture of its products or in which its products are produced, distributed or sold, may result in disruptions and delays in the operations of Toyota’s business. Significant or prolonged disruptions and delays in Toyota’s business operations may adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

4.A HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

Toyota Motor Corporation is a limited liability, joint-stock company incorporated under the Commercial Code of Japan and continues to exist under the Corporation Act. Toyota commenced operations in 1933 as the automobile division of Toyota Industries Corporation (formerly, Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Ltd.). Toyota became a separate company on August 28, 1937. In 1982, the Toyota Motor Company and Toyota Motor Sales merged into one company, the Toyota Motor Corporation of today. As of March 31, 2010 Toyota operated through 522 consolidated subsidiaries and 226 affiliated companies, of which 56 companies were accounted for through the equity method.

 

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See “— Business Overview — Capital Expenditures and Divestitures” for a description of Toyota’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2010 and information concerning Toyota’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures currently in progress.

Toyota’s principal executive offices are located at 1 Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-8571, Japan. Toyota’s telephone number in Japan is +81-565-28-2121.

4.B BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Toyota primarily conducts business in the automotive industry. Toyota also conducts business in the finance and other industries. Toyota sold 7.23 million vehicles in fiscal 2010 on a consolidated basis. Toyota had net revenues of ¥18,950.9 billion and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation of ¥209.4 billion in fiscal 2010.

Toyota’s business segments are automotive operations, financial services operations and all other operations. The following table sets forth Toyota’s sales to external customers in each of its business segments for each of the past three fiscal years.

 

     Yen in millions
     Year Ended March 31,
     2008    2009    2010

Automotive

   ¥ 24,160,254    ¥ 18,550,501    ¥ 17,187,308

Financial Services

     1,468,730      1,355,850      1,226,244

All Other

     660,256      623,219      537,421

Toyota’s automotive operations include the design, manufacture, assembly and sale of passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles such as trucks and related parts and accessories. Toyota’s financial services business consists primarily of providing financing to dealers and their customers for the purchase or lease of Toyota vehicles. Toyota’s financial services also provide retail leasing through the purchase of lease contracts originated by Toyota dealers. Related to Toyota’s automotive operations is its development of intelligent transport systems (“ITS”). Toyota’s all other operations business segment includes the design and manufacture of prefabricated housing, information technology related businesses including an e-commerce marketplace called GAZOO.com, and sales promotions for KDDI communication related products (predominantly the au brand).

Toyota sells its vehicles in approximately 170 countries and regions. Toyota’s primary markets for its automobiles are Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. The following table sets forth Toyota’s sales to external customers in each of its geographical markets for each of the past three fiscal years.

 

     Yen in millions
     Year Ended March 31,
     2008    2009    2010

Japan

   ¥ 8,418,620    ¥ 7,471,916    ¥ 7,314,813

North America

     9,248,950      6,097,676      5,583,228

Europe

     3,802,814      2,889,753      2,082,671

Asia

     2,790,987      2,450,412      2,431,648

Other*

     2,027,869      1,619,813      1,538,613

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

During fiscal 2010, 29.9% of Toyota’s automobile unit sales on a consolidated basis were in Japan, 29.0% were in North America, 11.9% were in Europe and 13.5% were in Asia. The remaining 15.7% of consolidated unit sales were in other markets.

 

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In fiscal 2010, Toyota implemented safety measures including recalls on multiple models in multiple countries, causing concern to many people. The following is a description of Toyota’s response.

In light of these recent recalls and other safety measures, in order to ensure that customers feel safe driving Toyota and Lexus vehicles, Toyota established the Special Committee for Global Quality, which is charged with reviewing all of Toyota’s processes, including design, procurement, production, sales and service, from a customer’s perspective.

On March 30, 2010, the Special Committee for Global Quality convened its first meeting and confirmed its mission to spearhead reforms to further instill the company’s operations throughout the world with a customer perspective and identify areas and implement any necessary measures for improvement. The committee members include newly appointed chief quality officers for North America; Europe; China; Asia and Oceania; and the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, who will represent the concerns of customers. Also present at the meeting were representatives from Toyota’s business operations and others. The committee will investigate the causes of quality issues, including those that necessitated recalls, and reexamine the factors that affect quality in every phase of design work, manufacturing, distribution and service. By approaching the task of quality assurance from the standpoint of customers in each region, and by keeping in mind the need for strengthened global communication and for ensuring transparency, the committee decided on various improvement measures aimed at resolving current issues.

Building on the work of the Special Committee for Global Quality, regional quality committees also will spearhead comprehensive improvements to the company’s operations, and promote the strengthening of global quality improvement activities.

Through the quality control approach described above, Toyota and its officers and employees will unite to do their best to make customer safety their first emphasis, ensure that thorough quality control is a constant element of their work, strengthen quality control infrastructure and cultivate customers’ trust.

The Worldwide Automotive Market

Toyota estimates that annual worldwide vehicle sales totaled approximately 65 million units in 2009.

Automobile sales are affected by a number of factors including:

 

   

social, political and economic conditions,

 

   

introduction of new vehicles and technologies, and

 

   

costs incurred by customers to purchase and operate automobiles.

These factors can cause consumer demand to vary substantially from year to year in different geographic markets and in individual categories of automobiles.

Due in part to economic stimulus measures taken in countries throughout the world, the global economy in fiscal 2010 ceased its downward trend and showed signs of recovery principally in Asia. The automotive industry also felt this influence, with markets expanding in emerging countries such as China and India. However, conditions remained challenging in developed nations such as Japan, the United States and Europe despite these respective countries’ stimulus measures, due to shifts in the market demand towards compact and low-price vehicles.

While Toyota expects the automotive market to grow in the medium- to long-term driven principally by the growth in resource-rich markets and the emerging markets, global competition is severe, as competition in compact and low-price vehicles intensifies, and as technological development and development of new products become more frequent with an increased global concern for the environment.

 

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In 2009, Europe, China, North America, Asia, and Japan were the world’s largest automotive markets. The share of each market in the global market, based on total automobile sales on a retail basis in each market, was 28% for Europe, 20% for China, 19% for North America (18% excluding Mexico and Puerto Rico), 9% for Asia, and 7% for Japan. In Europe, new vehicle sales decreased from the previous year to approximately 18.8 million units. In China, new vehicle sales increased significantly to approximately 13.7 million units. In North America, new vehicle sales decreased to approximately 12.9 million units. In Asia (including India but excluding Japan and China), new vehicle unit sales increased to approximately 6.0 million units. In Japan, total new vehicle unit sales (including mini-vehicles) decreased to approximately 4.6 million units.

The worldwide automotive industry is affected significantly by government regulations aimed at reducing harmful effects on the environment, enhancing vehicle safety and improving fuel economy. These regulations have added to the cost of manufacturing vehicles. Many governments also mandate local procurement of parts and components and impose tariffs and other trade barriers and price or exchange controls as a means of creating jobs, protecting domestic producers or influencing their balance of payments. Changes in regulatory requirements and other government-imposed restrictions can limit an automaker’s operations. These regulations can also make it difficult to repatriate profits to an automaker’s home country.

The development of the worldwide automotive market includes the continuing globalization of automotive operations. Manufacturers seek to achieve globalization by localizing the design and manufacture of automobiles and their parts and components in the markets in which they are sold. By expanding production capabilities beyond their home markets, automotive manufacturers are able to reduce their exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates as well as to trade restrictions and tariffs.

Since 2000, various transactions have promoted consolidation within the global automotive industry. There are various reasons behind these transactions including the need to respond to the excessive global capacity in the production of automobiles, the need to reduce costs and improve efficiencies by increasing the number of automobiles produced using common vehicle platforms and by sharing research and development expenses for environmental and other technology, the desire to expand a company’s global presence through increased size and the desire to expand into particular segments or geographic markets. Recently these have included business alliances and investments between major manufacturers in Japan and Europe.

Toyota believes that it has the resources, strategies and technologies in place to compete effectively in the industry on its own. In addition, Toyota believes that its research and development initiatives, particularly the development of environmentally friendly new vehicle technologies, vehicle safety and information technology, provide it with a strategic advantage.

Toyota’s ability to compete in the global automotive industry will depend in part on Toyota’s successful implementation of its business strategy. This is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota’s control. These factors are discussed in “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and elsewhere in this annual report.

Toyota’s Strategy

Toyota’s corporate goal is to achieve continuous growth and enhance its corporate value by contributing to society and gaining customers’ enduring trust through global operations and through products reflecting Toyota’s advanced technology that target the local demand in each market. In order to achieve this corporate goal, Toyota strives to further enhance its technology, supply capability and marketing, supported by improvements in quality control, strengthening of cost-competitiveness and personnel development. In particular, Toyota has been dedicated to addressing environmental issues, and as environmental awareness continues to grow in the market, Toyota strives to further improve technology, including its unique hybrid technology, in order to develop environmentally-friendly products.

 

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The automotive industry is intensely competitive across the globe and is expected to transform significantly in the future. In order to respond to changes in environment and attain further growth, Toyota will come together as a group and pursue the following agenda:

 

   

Adhere to the “Customer First” principle, humbly listen to customers’ demands and opinions, ensure that officers and employees in Japan and abroad prioritize safety and quality above all, and make every effort to manufacture safe and reliable cars

 

   

Set in place development processes to ensure the design of safe and quality products, design a lineup of products that responds accurately to the needs of customers in every region including emerging countries, prioritize above all customers’ safety and quality assurance, approach product manufacturing with a customer’s attention to price and design, develop products that further incorporate customer perspective in each region in which Toyota operates, and pursue regional strategies suitable to Toyota’s capability which would be valued by customers and regional societies

 

   

Develop next-generation environmental and energy technology useful to society, including by developing low-cost hybrid systems aimed at full-scale market penetration and pursuing strategies to prepare for an expansion in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids operations

 

   

Cultivate and train personnel who further the self-sufficiency of each region and will pursue manufacturing better vehicles

 

   

Through the operational changes and personnel training listed above, establish a profit structure that is stable and sustainable even in challenging business environments

Through these efforts, Toyota is adhering to its founding philosophy to “contribute to society through the manufacturing of automobiles” and delivering good products at affordable prices based on the principles of “Customer First” and “Genchi Genbutsu”, thereby enhancing corporate value. Toyota plans to fulfill its social responsibilities by carrying out its corporate social responsibility activities through corporate ethics, including full compliance with applicable laws and regulations and increased transparency.

Toyota’s specific strategy in connection with the foregoing consists of the following:

Attractive Product Lineup Responding to Consumer Preferences in Each Region

Toyota strives for better quality to advance growth and build on the related foundations, and provide attractive products responding to consumer preferences in each region at affordable prices. Key elements of this strategy include models in the following categories:

 

   

Next-Generation Eco-cars Centered on Hybrid Models. Since the introduction of the Prius in 1997, which was the first mass-produced hybrid car in the world, Toyota has continued expanding and upgrading the model line-up by using its hybrid technology as one of the key technologies for solving environmental issues. Sales of the RX450h commenced in April 2009. The third-generation Prius was introduced in May 2009. The Lexus HS250h, a new hybrid-only model, was released in July 2009. The SAI, also a hybrid-only model, was launched in December 2009. In December 2009, Toyota began leasing the Prius plug-in hybrid equipped with a lithium ion battery targeted at certain corporate users including electrical power companies. The total number of Prius models sold reached 1.742 million units at the end of March 2010. In addition, the total number of all Toyota hybrid vehicles sold as of the end of March 2010 was 2.439 million units. Toyota aims to make use of the technical know-how obtained through the sale of these models, and aims to continue to offer hybrid model lineups with improved performance and quality.

 

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Annual Unit Sales of Hybrid Models Globally

 

     Year Ended March 31,
     2008    2009    2010
     (in thousands)

Total Unit Sales

   444    385    644

 

   

Models Targeted to Resource-rich and Emerging Markets. Toyota expects that the automobile market in resource-rich and emerging countries such as the BRICs will grow in the medium to long term. Toyota has therefore been striving to, and has been achieving success in, establishing operational foundations for production and distribution in some of these markets. Toyota is establishing its supply system by promoting locally manufactured products as well as introducing products that meet different regional needs, while considering the demand trends of the resource-rich and emerging markets. Toyota plans to produce and commence sales of the Etios, a new compact car developed specifically for the Indian market. Toyota expects to commence production of the Etios at the end of 2010.

 

   

Global Models (IMV, Vitz/Yaris, Camry and Corolla/Auris). Toyota aims to develop, manufacture and distribute attractive products that satisfy regional characteristics and demand while using common platforms and core parts and components. In fiscal 2010, Toyota sold approximately 2.6 million units of global models worldwide. Global models accounted for approximately 36% of its global sales in fiscal 2010.

 

   

Premium Brand Models (Lexus). Since the Lexus was first launched in 1989 in the United States, Lexus has been introduced in 79 countries around the world. At present, Toyota is taking action to strengthen the Lexus brand in each geographic region. In fiscal 2010, Lexus sales totaled approximately 394 thousand units, an increase of 27 thousand units from the 367 thousand units sold in fiscal 2009.

 

   

Market-creating Products including Exciting Cars. In addition to producing vehicles utilizing environmental engineering, Toyota is working to provide customers with vehicles that emphasize “driving seasoning” and “the joy of automobiles” that customers find exciting, such as the compact FR sports car, FT-86 concept unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Localize Global Operations with Targeted Regional Strategies

Toyota believes that the global automotive industry will continue to undergo significant changes, and that Toyota must prioritize above all the safety and quality of vehicles and supply products that are targeted carefully to local demand in order to maintain and strengthen a competitive edge. Toyota also believes that local sales, marketing and manufacturing presence is necessary to fully develop a market’s potential. Localization better allows Toyota to design, manufacture and offer products within each market that respond to market changes and satisfy local tastes and preferences. A localized manufacturing presence allows Toyota to make social contributions to communities in which it has a local presence. Toyota’s efficient production and sales network, together with its global model strategy and its efforts to design products that appeal to particular regional preferences, allow Toyota to offer a comprehensive lineup of products in each region in which it operates.

Toyota is pursuing the following targeted regional strategies in order to earn the loyalty of customers by providing products meeting the needs of customers in each region.

 

   

Japan as the Center of the Global Operations. In Japan, Toyota aims to maintain steady profitability in the Japanese market, which is the center of its global operations, and to develop products and to establish the global core base which leads and supports operations in all other regions. Toyota endeavors to secure and maintain its large share of and position atop the Japanese market. Toyota held a domestic market share (excluding mini-vehicles) on a retail basis of 45.6% in fiscal 2008, 46.0% in fiscal 2009 and 48.2% in 2010.

Amid a low level of domestic economic activity and intense domestic competition, Toyota maintained its high market share in fiscal 2010 owing to the launch of the new Prius model and the new SAI hybrid

 

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vehicle, which were launched through all distribution channels for the first time, the launch of the first hybrid-only Lexus model, the HS250h, launches of other vehicles eligible for subsidies and tax breaks under government policies promoting eco-cars, and sales of Toyota’s existing models.

In order to respond flexibly to global demand fluctuations, Toyota has implemented the “Global Link Production System”. Through its Global Link Production System, Toyota strives to improve flexible production capabilities for various car models in its plants in Japan, thereby establishing a production system that can respond quickly and flexibly to the fluctuating demands of the overseas markets. Toyota also will implement a fundamental review of its existing domestic production system, as Toyota is greatly affected by conditions in Japan, which is the center from which Toyota develops, supports and supplies export vehicles.

Since Toyota formed an alliance with Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“FHI”) in 2005, Toyota and FHI have utilized each other’s resources in development and production such as moving some of Toyota’s production to FHI’s North American production center operated by Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. In April 2008, in order to create synergy and to further strengthen competitiveness, Toyota, Daihatsu and FHI agreed on the following three points: (1) Toyota and FHI will jointly develop a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car that will be marketed by both Toyota and FHI, (2) Toyota will provide FHI with a compact car on an original equipment manufacturing basis (“OEM”) and (3) Daihatsu will supply FHI with mini-vehicles and an FHI version of the Daihatsu Coo compact car on an OEM basis. In order to promote a smooth cooperation, FHI transferred 61 million FHI shares owned by FHI to Toyota in July 2008. As a result of this transfer, Toyota owns 16.5% of FHI issued shares.

 

   

Review of Supply Framework Responding to the Change in Demand in the North American Market. In North America, one of Toyota’s most significant markets, Toyota expanded its production capability in the past few years and improved the product lineup in order to secure steady profits and to establish a self-reliant operational framework.

Although the North American market remains in difficult business conditions due to the economic recession brought about by the financial crisis beginning in fall 2008, new car sales showed signs of improvement in the latter half of 2009 due in part to scrapping incentive programs launched in July 2009.

The North American market is an important market representing approximately 29% of Toyota’s total global unit sales on a consolidated basis in fiscal 2010. Sales of models such as the Lexus RX, which was fully remodeled in February 2009, and the new Prius model introduced in May 2009 provide foundational support for Toyota’s total sales. Toyota hopes to increase its share with a Lexus-brand compact hybrid vehicle that Toyota plans to introduce at the beginning of 2011. In fiscal 2010, Toyota brand vehicles accounted for approximately 88%, and Lexus brand for approximately 12%, of the vehicle unit sales in the United States.

Toyota commenced sales of the first-generation Prius hybrid model in North America in 2000. The Prius became Toyota’s best selling model behind the Corolla and Camry, having gained particular support among persons concerned for the environment. Toyota released the first hybrid model under the Lexus brand, the RX400h, and the Highlander hybrid in 2005. And in July 2009, Toyota continued expansion of its hybrid models by commencing sales of the HS model under the Lexus brand.

Since announcing the LS model under the premium brand model Lexus in the U.S. in 1989, Toyota has expanded its Lexus sales with models including the GS, ES and IS. In 2009, Lexus sales exceeded 232 thousand units and Lexus became the most purchased luxury brand vehicle for the past ten consecutive years.

Toyota is continuing to revise its production system in North America in response to the substantially contracting sales market due to the economic downturn brought about by the financial crisis. In November 2008, due to a significant decline in demand for the Tundra, Toyota’s Texas plant was designated the sole production facility for the Tundra, which was previously produced jointly by

 

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Toyota’s Indiana plant and Texas plant. Toyota’s Kentucky plant commenced production of the new Venza model in November 2008 and the Indiana plant began local production of the Highlander in October 2009. The new Woodstock plant in Canada commenced production of the RAV4 by single shift operation in November 2008 and the Cambridge plant in Canada commenced production of the remodeled Lexus RX in January 2009. Due to an increase in demand, production of the RAV4 at the Woodstock plant changed to double shift operation beginning March 2010.

Due to the termination of the NUMMI joint venture with GM in the middle of 2009, Toyota ceased placing orders with NUMMI and production was stopped at the NUMMI plant in April 2010. Equipment utilized in the production of the Tacoma model was transferred to the Texas plant, where production will begin in July 2010. Toyota plans to start the production of the Corolla at its Mississippi plant in fall 2011. The Corolla is currently produced at the Cambridge plant in Canada and finished vehicles are imported into North America from the Takaoka plant and the plant of the Kanto Auto Works, Ltd. in Japan.

 

   

Forging Solid Footing in European Operations with a Focus on Environmental Responsiveness. In the European market, Toyota is aiming to establish a presence comparable to that of major European automotive manufacturers. Toyota’s European unit sales on a consolidated basis in fiscal 2010 decreased by 19.2% compared to fiscal 2009 to 858 thousand units and market share fell below the level achieved in fiscal 2009 to 4.7%; however, Toyota remained the eighth largest manufacturer operating in the European market. In fiscal 2010, the automotive market in Europe continued to contract due to the economic recession brought about by the financial crisis beginning in fall 2008. In Western Europe, sales of the compact and eco-friendly models Aygo and Prius remained relatively steady due to government-enacted economic stimulus measures such as the scrapping incentives program in Germany. As a result, although Toyota’s unit sales decreased from the previous year, it was able to avoid a greater potential downturn.

By contrast, the decrease in sales in markets in Eastern Europe was prominent. In particular, significant market contraction in Russia, which experienced a rapid decline in exchange rates against both the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen, and other countries in the region resulted in Toyota’s Eastern European unit sales in fiscal 2010 failing to reach the level achieved in the previous year.

In order to comply with the increasingly stringent environmental regulations in Western European countries, Toyota is promoting sales of its existing fuel-efficient models. Toyota also plans to launch new model vehicles that meet carbon dioxide emission standards, following the Prius and the Auris HV introduced in April 2010.

Toyota has in the past increased local production in response to sales growth, establishing Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (“TMUK”) in 1992, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey Inc. in 1994 and Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. in 2001 as supply factories to Europe. With respect to Russia, where market growth is expected, Toyota began operation of a factory in 2007 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Russia. However, in light of the current levels of demand in the United Kingdom, TMUK will limit its production to one production line at its Burnaston plant. TMUK will determine whether and when to reopen the second production line based on the direction of the market.

 

   

Establishing an Advantage in the Increasingly Significant Asian Market. In light of the importance of the Asian market that is expected to grow in the long term, Toyota aims to build an operational framework that is efficient and self-reliant as well as a predominant position in the automotive market in Asia. Operating income for Asia in fiscal 2010 increased compared to fiscal 2009. This increase is attributable to the recovery of markets in Thailand, Indonesia and elsewhere in Asia following the economic recession brought about by the financial crisis beginning fall 2008, and also due in part to the fact that Toyota made strategic investments in this market earlier than its major global competitors and developed relationships with local suppliers in the region. While competition in Asia is further increasing, Toyota believes that its existing local presence in the market provides it with a competitive advantage and expects to be able to promptly respond to demand for vehicles in the region.

 

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Toyota is aiming to further increase its competitiveness by improving the product line-up offered in the region and increasing local procurement to decrease its exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations. For example, Toyota began producing IMV models (Hilux, Fortuner and Innova) in Thailand, Indonesia, India, the Philippines and Malaysia in fiscal 2005 and in Vietnam in fiscal 2006. Furthermore, with increased production capacity, the Thailand plant now produces IMV models (Hilux and Fortuner) for sale outside of Asia, including in Australia and in the Middle East, and has contributed greatly to the expansion of Toyota’s automotive business. Furthermore, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Toyota’s vehicle production base in Thailand, commenced production of the Camry Hybrid in July 2009. In India, Toyota is developing its business through local production and sales, constructing a second plant with an annual production capacity of 70 thousand units, and expects to commence production and sales of the Etios compact model designed specifically for the Indian market. Toyota expects to commence production of the Etios at the end of 2010.

 

   

Promoting Vehicle Sales in Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. With respect to Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, unit sales decreased as a result of a downturn in the markets. As a result, in fiscal 2010, Toyota’s consolidated unit sales in the regions was 1.139 thousand units, a decrease of approximately 21.1% from fiscal 2009. The core models in this region are global models such as the Corolla, IMV (Hilux) and the Camry, which are designed to satisfy regional demands, while keeping production costs down by using common platforms and core parts and components with vehicle models in other regions. Furthermore, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd., Toyota’s vehicle production base in Australia, commenced production of the Camry Hybrid in the beginning of 2010.

In these regions, which are expected to become increasingly important to Toyota’s business strategy, Toyota aims to develop new products which meet the specific demands of each region, increase production and further promote sales.

 

   

Securing Stable Development in China. Toyota has been conducting its operations in China through joint ventures, and its success in producing products that meet local demands and in establishing its sales and service network has significantly contributed to Toyota’s profits. Based on the firm business foundation that it has established, Toyota is conducting its operations with the aim of promoting further growth and increasing profitability through further development of its sales and service network and expansion of its product lineup.

In China, Toyota has been conducting joint ventures with two major partners. First, with respect to the joint venture with China FAW Group Corporation, since Toyota first launched the Vios through the joint venture in 2002, Toyota has been producing and selling seven car models in China, including the Land Cruiser Prado, Land Cruiser, Corolla, Crown, REIZ and Coaster. With regard to increasing production capacity, in May 2007, Toyota commenced production of the new Corolla on the second line of the Tianjin Teda plant with an annual production capacity of 200 thousand units, and commenced production of the RAV4 on the same line in March 2009. Toyota is currently constructing a new factory in Changchun, China, where Toyota will begin producing Corollas in 2012 with an annual production capacity of 100 thousand units. Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Toyota and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd., commenced production of the Camry in May 2006 with an annual production capacity of 100 thousand units on a single shift basis and, by late 2006, it expanded its annual production capacity to 200 thousand units on a double shift basis. In addition, it commenced production of the Yaris in May 2008, and the second Guangzhou plant commenced production of the Highlander in May 2009 and the Camry hybrid in April 2010.

Promote Key Initiatives Globally

Toyota believes that the following key initiatives are essential in increasing its competitiveness in the global automotive market and for improving its profitability and prospects for continued growth:

 

   

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research and development on the promotion of environmentally sound technologies and product safety technologies, and plans to further promote early commercialization of next-generation environmental, energy and product safety technologies. Toyota is committed to building environmentally friendly automobiles and is focusing its initiatives on the following areas:

 

   

contributing to efforts to preserve the environment through promotion of and further improvement in hybrid technology (including efforts for cost reduction and enhanced performance),

 

   

the improvement of fuel economy technology in gasoline engines and improvement of technologies to comply with more stringent emissions standards regulations,

 

   

the improvement of engine performance and fuel economy in clean diesel engines,

 

   

the development of automobiles powered by electricity, fuel cells and other non-traditional fuel technologies, and

 

   

the improvement of technologies that pursue driving and vehicle safety.

In particular, Toyota considers addressing environmental issues as one of its top priorities and aims to curtail environmental burden by reducing carbon dioxide emission at all levels of operations, namely in automobile design to production, distribution, disposal, and recycling. In addition, in order to utilize diverse energy sources that can replace oil, Toyota plans to commercialize plug-in hybrid vehicles that can be charged from household power supplies, mass-produce electric vehicles and develop next-generation batteries, develop biofuel as an alternative fuel source, and develop fuel cell vehicles. A chief example of Toyota’s leadership in environmental technology was the introduction of the hybrid Prius into the Japanese market in 1997.

In addition, Toyota began leasing the Toyota FCHV, the first ever fuel cell hybrid vehicle, in 2002. In 2005, these vehicles became the first fuel cell hybrid vehicles to acquire vehicle type certification in Japan and Toyota has continued to lease them since then.

With respect to the development of fuel cell hybrid vehicles, Toyota has focused on establishing mechanisms to address technological issues and other fundamental research, using data obtained through testing. Toyota’s testing activities include demonstration studies through the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, which is run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, road testing in the U.S. as part of the California Fuel Cell Partnership and evaluating the performance of its vehicles in cold climates in Timmins, Canada.

Furthermore, Toyota began leasing its new Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle — advanced (the new “Toyota FCHV-adv”) in September 2008. Based on the results of the research described above, Toyota has remodeled the fuel cell system in the new Toyota FCHV-adv and has made significant improvements to low-temperature startup performance and cruising distance, in order to improve the prospects of its widespread use.

Aiming to bring about the widespread use of fuel cell vehicles, Toyota is making efforts to improve the durability and reduce the cost of its proprietary high-performance polymer electrolyte fuel cell, the Toyota FC Stack, by making use of actual feedback obtained from the lessees. Toyota also believes that participation in other cooperative efforts with the government, the energy industry and other concerned parties will help bring about the widespread use of fuel cell vehicles.

In November 2006, Toyota entered into a basic agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited, to complement each other technologically in the development and production of diesel engines and other areas. In August 2007, the parties reached a basic agreement to develop, manufacture and distribute aluminum block diesel engines with 1.6 liter-class emission to be used in Toyota cars to be introduced in the European market. However, in light of the downturn of the European market, joint development was suspended in December 2009.

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determine the scope and content of the business alliance. The business alliance is accompanied by an investment of $50 million in Tesla by Toyota.

In April 2008, Toyota established the Toyota Research Institute of North America (the “TRI-NA”), a specialized institute in advanced research within the Toyota Technical Center in North America. In addition to accelerating existing advanced research, the theme of “transportation society” will be newly added. The TRI-NA aims to strengthen Toyota’s advanced research efforts in North America, while enhancing interaction with North American universities and research organizations.

 

   

Improve Efficiency. Toyota is working on the following to create a structure allowing for efficient development, production and sales that can respond flexibly to changes in the external environment:

 

   

working with suppliers to dramatically enhance the efficiency of development,

 

   

building a production structure that can withstand fluctuations in demand and currency exchange rates, and

 

   

strengthening sales capabilities in line with local conditions.

Toyota also plans to improve profitability and enhance operating efficiencies by continuing to pursue aggressive cost reduction programs, including:

 

   

improving product development and production efficiencies through the re-integration and improvement of vehicle platforms and power trains and through the development of electronic platforms which organize electronic devices of vehicles as a package and standardize electronic structure and infrastructure,

 

   

implementing Ryohin-Renka Cost Innovation (RR-CI) activity, which aims at the elimination of waste in all processes from design to production while ensuring the reliability and safety of each part,

 

   

applying advanced information technologies to improve efficiency throughout the product development and production processes,

 

   

increasing the focus on global purchasing opportunities, and optimizing purchasing from suppliers through standardization and modularization,

 

   

streamlining production systems, and

 

   

improving the efficiency of domestic and international distribution.

Toyota is further improving production efficiency by installing more versatile equipment and systems, modifying vehicle body designs to allow for a greater variety of models on each production line and sharing more parts among vehicles.

Toyota continues to focus on reducing costs and improving efficiencies through various measures. One of these measures is the reduction in the number of platforms used in vehicle production. Platforms are the essential structures that form the base of different vehicle models. By using a common platform for the production of a greater number of models, Toyota believes that it will be able to decrease the substantial expenditures required to design and develop vehicles. In addition, Toyota believes that it will be able to achieve the scale benefits of producing larger volumes per platform, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost per vehicle.

In addition to using common platforms, Toyota continues to focus on other methods of increasing the commonality of parts and components used in different models. These steps include reducing model variations and the number of parts used in each model. Toyota is seeking to increase the efficiency of procurement from outside suppliers by making use of a common global database to enable plants in different areas of the world to purchase parts and materials from the most competitive sources. Furthermore, Toyota is conducting RR-CI activities, which are cost reduction activities. RR-CI activities incorporate the VI (Value Innovation) activities that Toyota previously developed, strengthened by a focus on manufacturing products meeting the needs of customers in each region and vehicle classification. In

 

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addition, Urgent VA (Value Analysis) Activity, an urgent cost reduction activity that Toyota started in 2008 together with its suppliers with a focus on reducing costs of existing models, will be implemented constantly under the renewed name of All Toyota VA Activity beginning in 2010.

Toyota’s ability to achieve these cost reductions is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota’s control. These factors include the successful implementation of the manufacturing processes described above, as well as the business and financial conditions of Toyota’s suppliers and the general economic and political conditions in the markets in which these suppliers operate.

Strengthening Finance Operations for Sales

Toyota’s financial services include loans and leasing programs for customers and dealers. Toyota believes that its ability to provide financing to its customers is an important value-added service. In July 2000, Toyota established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Toyota Financial Services Corporation, to oversee the management of Toyota’s finance companies worldwide, through which Toyota aims to strengthen the overall competitiveness of its financial business, improve risk management and streamline decision-making processes. Toyota plans to expand its network of financial services, in accordance with its strategy of developing auto-related financing businesses in significant markets. Accordingly, Toyota currently operates financial services companies in 33 countries and regions, which support its automotive operations globally.

Maintain Financial Strength

Toyota currently enjoys high credit ratings which it believes reflect, among other factors, its strong financial position. Toyota currently maintains highly-liquid current assets such as cash and marketable securities and maintains the necessary liquidity in business operations as well as a high capital ratio. Toyota’s financial strength is the financial flexibility that its conservative financial strategy affords. While a challenging business environment has continued due to the economic recession brought about by the financial crisis beginning in fall 2008, by managing an even more adequate cash flow and maintaining a strong financial foundation as described, Toyota believes it will be able to maintain the resources necessary to fund its research and development expenditures, capital expenditures and financing operations even if it experiences short-term fluctuations in earnings.

Focus on Shareholder Value

Toyota deems the benefit of its shareholders as one of its priority management policies, and it is working to improve corporate structure towards the realization of sustainable growth in order to enhance its corporate value. Toyota will strive to continue to pay dividends while giving due consideration to factors such as business results for each term, investment plans and its cash reserves. In order to survive stiff competition, Toyota plans to utilize its internal funds for the early commercialization of technologies for the next-generation environment and safety, giving priority to customer safety and sense of security. Considering these factors, an annual dividend of 45 yen per share was paid for fiscal 2010, consisting of a year-end dividend of 25 yen per share and an interim dividend of 20 yen per share.

Toyota has decided, for the time being, to refrain from repurchasing its own shares, in order to prioritize retention of reserves of cash reserves given the uncertain future of global financial conditions. Since Toyota began repurchasing shares in fiscal 1997, the cumulative number of shares repurchased as of the end of March 2010 was 736.98 million shares at a total cost of ¥2,868.8 billion. The following table shows the number of shares repurchased and the cost of repurchase of those shares for each of the periods indicated:

 

     Year Ended March 31,
     2006    2007    2008    2009    2010

Number of shares repurchased

     28 million      45 million      49 million      15 million    0

Approximate amount paid

   ¥ 134  billion    ¥ 300  billion    ¥ 317  billion    ¥ 73  billion    0

 

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Toyota’s future share repurchases will be influenced by factors such as Toyota’s future earnings and financial position. For more details, please see “Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.”

Automotive Operations

Toyota’s revenues from its automotive operations were ¥17.2 trillion in fiscal 2010, ¥18.6 trillion in fiscal 2009 and ¥24.2 trillion in fiscal 2008.

Toyota produces and sells passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles such as trucks. Toyota Motor Corporation’s subsidiary, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (“Daihatsu”), produces and sells mini-vehicles and compact cars. Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), also a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, produces and sells commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses. Toyota also manufactures automotive parts, components and accessories for its own use and for sale to others.

Vehicle Models

Toyota’s vehicles (produced by Toyota, Daihatsu and Hino) can be classified into two categories: hybrid vehicles and conventional engine vehicles. Toyota’s product line-up includes subcompact and compact cars, mini-vehicles, mid-size, luxury, sports and specialty cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans, trucks and buses.

Hybrid Vehicles

The world’s first mass-produced hybrid car was Toyota’s Prius. It runs on an efficient combination of a gasoline engine and motor. This system allows the Prius to travel more efficiently than conventional engine vehicles of comparable size and performance. The hybrid design of the Prius also results in the output of 75% less emission than the maximum amount allowed by Japanese environmental regulations. Toyota views the Prius as the cornerstone of its emphasis on designing and producing eco-friendly automobiles. As of the end of March 2010, the total number of Toyota’s hybrid vehicles sold was just less than 2.439 million units.

In May 2007, Toyota introduced the LS600h hybrid sedan in Japan, North America, and Europe, which Toyota believes offers the highest quality of the Lexus brand to date. In May 2008, Toyota introduced the hybrid version of the Crown, which is the signature model of the Toyota brand, in Japan. In April 2009, the Lexus RX450h, which is the fully-remodeled Lexus RX400h, was successively introduced in Japan, North America and Europe. The Prius, of which 1.742 million units have been sold (as of the end of March 2010) since it was first introduced in 1997 and whose name has become synonymous with hybrid vehicles, underwent its second full model change in May 2009. The hybrid vehicles HS250h and SAI were introduced in July 2009 and December 2009, respectively. And in December 2009, Toyota began leasing the Prius plug-in hybrid equipped with a lithium ion battery targeted at certain corporate users including electrical power companies. Toyota anticipates strong growth in the hybrid vehicles area and will continue to introduce new models.

Toyota began limited sales of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. In June 2005, Toyota’s new fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle became the first in Japan to acquire vehicle type certification under the Road Vehicles Act, as amended, on March 31, 2005, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Leases for the vehicle began in July 2005. By 2007, Toyota was able to make improvements to start up and cruising distance at temperatures below freezing, which were technological challenges. Toyota has made advances by solving technological issues such as the above, and has been working towards the practical use of such solutions.

Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverse line-up of hybrid vehicles, enhance engine power while improving fuel economy, and otherwise work towards increasing the sales of hybrid vehicles.

 

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Conventional Engine Vehicles

Subcompact and Compact

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s best selling models. The Yaris, marketed as the Vitz in Japan, is a subcompact car designed to perform better and offer greater comfort than other compact cars available in the market, with low emissions that are particularly attractive to European consumers. In Japan, Toyota introduced the micropremium iQ in November 2008 and the remodeled Passo in February 2010. In the United States, Toyota introduced the Scion xB and Scion xD in 2007.

Mini-Vehicles

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are passenger cars, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Daihatsu sold approximately 571 thousand mini-vehicles and 138 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2010. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 80% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2010.

Mid-Size

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for twelve of the past thirteen calendar years (From 1997 to 2009) and also for the last eight consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in January 2006. Camry models include the Camry Solara sport coupe. Camry sales in the United States for 2009 were approximately 357 thousand units (including approximately 7 thousand Solaras and approximately 23 thousand hybrid vehicles). In addition, Toyota’s other mid-size models include (i) the REIZ for the Chinese market, (ii) the Avensis, which was remodeled in November 2008 for the European market, and (iii) the Mark X, which was remodeled in October 2009 for the Japanese market.

Luxury & Large

In North America, Europe and Japan, Toyota’s luxury lineup consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. In the United States, Lexus has earned the title of best-selling luxury brand for the tenth consecutive year by selling approximately 216 thousand units in 2009. Lexus passenger car models include the LS, the GS, the HS, the ES and the IS. Lexus models also include luxury sport-utility vehicles sold in the United States, such as the GX, the RX and the LX. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of May 31, 2010, the Lexus brand lineup in Japan includes the LS, GS, HS, IS, RX, SC and IS F. The Toyota brand’s full-size luxury car, the Crown, was remodeled in February 2008, and the Crown Majesta was remodeled in March 2009. Toyota also sells the Century limousine in Japan.

Sports and Specialty

In Japan and other markets, Toyota sells the Lexus SC two-door sports coupe, and in the United States the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted to young drivers. In December 2007, Toyota introduced the IS F model under the Lexus brand as the high-performance sports model and in May 2009, the IS 250C as the convertible model.

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Toyota sport-utility vehicles available in North America include the Sequoia, the 4Runner, the RAV4, the Highlander, the FJ Cruiser and the Land Cruiser, and pickup trucks available are the Tacoma and Tundra. The Tacoma, the Tundra, the Highlander and the Sequoia are manufactured in the United States. Toyota also offers three types of sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the GX, the RX, as well as the LX. Toyota also manufactures the RX model in

 

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Canada. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the best selling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand. In December 2008, Toyota introduced the new Venza in North America. The fully remodeled RX was introduced in February 2009 in North America and in March 2009 in Europe. In Japan, the RX was introduced for the first time in January 2009.

Minivans and Cabwagons

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivan, the Alphard was remodeled in May 2008 in Japan at the same time that the Vellfire was introduced. In addition, the Corolla Verso was introduced in December 2008 in Europe, and the Wish was remodeled in April 2009 in Japan. Toyota’s other minivan models include, in Japan, the Hiace, the Regius Ace, the Estima, the Noah, the Voxy, the Sienta, the Isis and the Passo Sette and, in North America, the Sienna.

Trucks and Buses

Toyota’s product lineup includes trucks (including vans) up to a gross vehicle weight of five tons and micro-buses, which are sold in Japan and in overseas markets. Trucks and buses are also manufactured and sold by Hino, a subsidiary of Toyota. Hino’s product lineup includes large trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over eleven tons, medium trucks with a gross vehicle weight of between five and eleven tons, and small trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to five tons. Hino held the largest share of the Japanese large truck market in fiscal 2010. Hino’s bus lineup includes medium to large buses used primarily as tour buses and public buses, small buses and micro-buses. Toyota and Hino maintain a large share of the small bus (including micro-buses) market in Japan.

Product Development

New cars introduced in Japan during fiscal 2010 and thereafter include the SAI, the Prius plug-in hybrid, the Lexus RX450h, the Lexus IS250C and the Lexus HS250h. Remodeled cars in Japan during fiscal 2010 and thereafter include the Wish, the Prius, the Land Cruiser Prado, the Mark X and the Passo. New cars introduced outside Japan during fiscal 2010 and thereafter include the Prius plug-in hybrid, the Lexus RX450h, the Lexus IS250C and the Lexus HS250h introduced in the U.S., and the Urban Cruiser, the Prius plug-in hybrid, the Lexus RX450h and the Lexus IS250C in Europe.

Remodeled cars sold in the United States during fiscal 2010 and thereafter include the Prius, the 4Runner, the Sienna and the Lexus GX. Remodeled cars sold in Europe during fiscal 2010 and thereafter include the Corolla Verso, the Prius, the Land Cruiser Prado and the Lexus GX. The IMV product lineup based on the Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle project (IMV) to optimize global manufacturing and supply systems is a lineup of strategic multipurpose vehicles produced from a single platform to meet market demand. The IMV product lineup includes, as of May 31, 2010, one or all of the Hilux, Fortuner and Innova are available in all regions except for Japan and North America.

 

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Markets, Sales and Competition

Toyota’s primary markets are Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. The following table sets forth Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales by geographic market for the periods shown. The vehicle unit sales below reflect vehicle sales made by Toyota to unconsolidated entities (recognized as sales under Toyota’s revenue recognition policy), including sales to unconsolidated distributors and dealers. Vehicles sold by Daihatsu and Hino are included in the vehicle unit sales figures set forth below.

 

    Year Ended March 31,  
    2006     2007     2008     2009     2010  
    Units   %     Units   %     Units   %     Units   %     Units   %  

Market

                   

Japan

  2,364,484   29.7   2,273,152   26.7   2,188,389   24.6   1,944,823   25.7   2,162,418   29.9

North America

  2,556,050   32.1      2,942,661   34.5      2,958,314   33.2      2,212,254   29.2      2,097,374   29.0   

Europe

  1,022,781   12.8      1,223,628   14.3      1,283,793   14.4      1,061,954   14.0      858,390   11.9   

Asia

  880,661   11.0      789,637   9.3      956,509   10.7      904,892   12.0      979,651   13.5   

Other*

  1,150,587   14.4      1,295,581   15.2      1,526,934   17.1      1,443,433   19.1      1,139,329   15.7   
                                                 

Total

  7,974,563   100.0   8,524,659   100.0   8,913,939   100.0   7,567,356   100.0   7,237,162   100.0
                                                 

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.

The following table sets forth Toyota’s vehicle unit sales and market share in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia on a retail basis for the periods shown. Each market’s total sales and Toyota’s sales represent new vehicle registrations in the relevant year (except for the Asia market where vehicle registration does not necessarily apply). All information on Japan excludes mini-vehicles. The sales information contained below excludes unit sales by Daihatsu and Hino, each a consolidated subsidiary of Toyota. Vehicle unit sales in Asia do not include sales in Pakistan.

 

     (Thousands of Units)  
     Fiscal Year Ended March 31,  
     2006     2007     2008     2009     2010  

Japan:

          

Total market sales (excluding mini-vehicles)

   3,915      3,590      3,428      2,894      3,184   

Toyota sales (retail basis, excluding mini-vehicles)

   1,735      1,643      1,564      1,331      1,535   

Toyota market share

   44.3   45.8   45.6   46.0   48.2
     (Thousands of Units)  
     Calendar Year Ended December 31,  
     2005     2006     2007     2008     2009  

North America:

          

Total market sales

   20,353      19,979      19,360      16,294      12,705   

Toyota sales (retail basis)

   2,514      2,840      2,923      2,537      2,053   

Toyota market share

   12.4   14.2   15.1   15.6   16.2

Europe:

          

Total market sales

   21,138      21,799      23,100      21,212      18,314   

Toyota sales (retail basis)

   1,013      1,144      1,261      1,141      905   

Toyota market share

   4.8   5.2   5.5   5.3   4.9

Asia:

          

Total market sales

   5,214      5,107      5,463      5,540      5,933   

Toyota sales (retail basis)

   838      750      779      809      779   

Toyota market share

   16.1   14.7   14.3   14.6   13.1

 

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Japan

Since the financial crisis in fall 2008, the Japanese economy has stagnated and the automobile market has seen a rapid decrease in consumer demand. Toyota faces great challenges as future employment concerns weaken consumer spending. Despite this trend, Toyota believes that Japan continues to be the most important market for Toyota’s automotive products. The Japanese automotive industry is highly competitive. It includes five major domestic manufacturers, five specialized domestic producers and a growing volume of imports from major United States and European manufacturers. The prolonged economic slump in the Japanese economy has also shifted consumer preference towards more affordable automobiles such as compact and subcompact vehicles and towards utility vehicles such as mini-vans. For more than 40 years, Toyota has maintained its position as the largest automobile manufacturer in Japan. Every year since fiscal 1999, Toyota, excluding Daihatsu and Hino, has achieved a market share (excluding mini-vehicles) of over 40%, reflecting in part the success of the introduction of new models for subcompact and compact cars, mini-vans and sedans. In fiscal 2010, Toyota’s (excluding Daihatsu and Hino) share of the domestic market excluding mini-vehicles was 48.2%, and Toyota’s (including Daihatsu and Hino) share of the market including mini-vehicles was 44.3%. In August 2005, Toyota launched the Lexus brand in Japan and recorded a market share of 22.0% in the luxury market in 2009. Toyota aims to further distinguish the Lexus brand by continuing to attract new and affluent customers including customers that typically had purchased imported vehicles.

North America

In North America, with the United States as its primary market, Toyota offers a wide range of products in all model types except for one-ton/half-ton trucks and buses. Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales in North America was 2,098 thousand units in fiscal 2010. The United States is the largest portion of the North American market for Toyota, representing approximately 86% of its total retail unit sales in the region. Toyota’s retail unit sales in North America in fiscal 2010 was at 90% of its retail unit sales in fiscal 2009, due to the weak market conditions resulting from the downturn in the economy stemming from the financial crisis which began in the fall of 2008. However, the scrap incentive introduced in July 2009 boosted sale of new vehicles, and the Lexus RX, which was fully remodeled in February 2009, together with the new Prius, which was introduced in May 2009, contributed to overall sales. Consequently, Toyota’s market share in the United States in 2009 was a record 17%. Competition in North America, particularly the United States is intense. Toyota’s principal competitors in North America are General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Honda and Nissan. In recent years, Hyundai of Korea has shown remarkable growth.

The effects of suspension of sales due to the sticking accelerator pedal recall resulted in a temporary drop in sales units in February 2010. However, sales started to recover in March 2010. Toyota will continue to work towards regaining customer confidence through the implementation of various sales promotion measures.

Europe

Consolidated European sales of Toyota vehicles in fiscal 2010 was 858 thousand units, down 19.2% from fiscal 2009. In 2009, Toyota had a market share in Europe of 4.9% and achieved annual retail unit sales of approximately 905 thousand units, down 0.4% as compared to the previous year. Sales in Germany, where the government’s economic stimulus package had been effective, increased as compared to the previous year. However, sales in most other countries decreased from the previous year, resulting in an overall decrease in sales in the European market. Toyota will aim to improve its operations by seeking opportunities to increase sales by taking advantage of measures taken by various governments to stimulate demand. Toyota’s principal European markets are Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Russia. Toyota’s principal competitors in Europe are Volkswagen, Opel, Renault, Ford and Peugeot.

Asia and China

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approximately 779 thousand vehicles. Increased sales due to market recoveries primarily in Thailand and in Indonesia contributed to the growth in Asian sales. Toyota’s principal Asian markets are Thailand, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Taiwan.

In China, vehicle sales increased 50% from 9.10 million in 2008 to 13.7 million in 2009, and the market has expanded from 2008 due to strong economic growth. In this market, Toyota’s sales was 710 thousand vehicles. In the locally produced passenger vehicle market (total of approximately 8.6 million units), Toyota’s sales was 660 thousand units, for a market share of 8%. Due to the economic downturn stemming from the financial crisis beginning in fall of 2008, Toyota conducted an inventory optimization between January and April 2009 to deal with the temporary increase in inventory. However, Toyota’s sales for 2009 resulted in a record high reflecting strong sales of the RAV4 (locally produced since March 2009) and the Highlander (locally produced since May 2009), as well as the effects of increased sales of existing models. As for Toyota’s distribution network, Toyota has been expanding the distribution network for locally produced vehicles in cooperation with Chinese joint venture partners under Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. and Guanqi Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., and for imported vehicles, Toyota has also been expanding the Lexus brand sales network. Toyota plans to further increase sales by expanding the number of dealers and the product lineup for both locally produced and imported vehicles. In addition, as the market in China develops, Toyota plans to promote the so-called “Value Chain” businesses such as used cars, services, financing and insurance.

South and Central America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East

Consolidated sales of Toyota vehicles in fiscal 2010 in South and Central America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East (collectively, the “Four Regions”) was approximately 1,139 thousand units, down 21.1% from fiscal 2009. This decrease was primarily due to the market downturn as well as intensifying competition, including the increased presence of Korean automobiles. Toyota’s principal markets in the Four Regions are Brazil, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman and South Africa.

Production

Toyota and its affiliates produce automobiles and related parts and components through more than 50 manufacturing companies in 26 countries and regions around the world. Toyota’s major manufacturing facilities include plants in Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Thailand, China, Taiwan, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia and India. Daihatsu brand vehicles are produced at 4 factories in Japan and 6 manufacturing companies in 6 other countries, including Indonesia and Malaysia. Hino produces medium trucks for the North American market in Ontario, Canada and West Virginia, United States. Toyota decided to stop issuing production orders, however, to NUMMI, a joint venture in the United States between Toyota and General Motors Corporation (currently Motors Liquidation Company). For a listing of Toyota’s principal production facilities, see “Information on the Company — Property, Plants and Equipment”.

In promoting a sustainable growth strategy, establishing a system capable of providing optimal supply of products in the global market is integral to Toyota’s strategy. In May 2010, Toyota announced its production strategy aimed at achieving an optimal supply system in the global market. For example, Toyota will increase its local production capacities to meet a wide range of growing customer demands in a timely manner in emerging countries such as China and India. On the other hand, in developed countries with mature markets, Toyota will reconsider production models to respond to changes in market demand and establish a flexible and efficient production system that can withstand currency fluctuations. In 2009, approximately 65% of Toyota automobiles sold in overseas markets were manufactured in overseas plants by Toyota and its unconsolidated affiliates. In 2009, approximately 60% of Toyota vehicles sold in North America were produced in North America. Of the vehicles sold in Europe in 2009, approximately 57% were produced in Europe. In fiscal 2010, Toyota produced on a consolidated basis approximately 3,956 thousand vehicles in Japan and approximately 2,853 thousand vehicles overseas, compared to approximately 4,255 thousand vehicles in Japan and approximately 2,796 thousand vehicles overseas in fiscal 2009.

 

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The following table shows the worldwide vehicle unit production by Toyota for the periods shown. These production figures do not include vehicles produced by Toyota’s unconsolidated affiliates. The sales unit information elsewhere in this annual report includes sales of vehicles produced by these affiliates. Vehicles produced by Daihatsu and Hino are included in the vehicle production figures set forth below.

 

     Year Ended March 31,
     2006    2007    2008    2009    2010

Units Produced

   7,711,647    8,180,951    8,547,200    7,051,032    6,809,440

Toyota closely monitors its actual units of sale, market share and units of production data and uses this information to allocate resources to existing manufacturing facilities and to plan for future expansions.

See “— Capital Expenditures and Divestitures” for a description of Toyota’s recent investments in completed plant constructions and for a description of Toyota’s current investments in ongoing plant constructions.

The Toyota Production System

Toyota pioneered the internationally recognized production system known as the “Toyota Production System”. The Toyota Production System is based on Toyota’s own concepts of efficient production of only necessary and quality products and efficient cost reduction, and has the following two principal elements:

 

   

Just-in-Time”, and

 

   

Jidoka”.

Just-in-Time is an approach in which necessary parts and components are manufactured and delivered in just the right quantity in a timely manner just as they are needed. This allows Toyota to maintain low levels of inventory while maintaining operating efficiency.

Jidoka is the ability to stop work immediately when problems arise in the production process to prevent manufacturing defective products. To achieve this, Toyota’s equipment is designed to detect abnormalities and to stop whenever abnormalities occur. Toyota also authorizes its machine operators and other members of its production team to stop production whenever they note anything suspicious. This helps Toyota to build quality into the production process by avoiding defects and preventing the waste that would result from producing a series of defective items.

Toyota believes that the Toyota Production System allows it to achieve mass-production efficiencies even for small production volumes. This system gives Toyota the flexibility to respond to changing consumer demand without significantly increasing production costs. While the Toyota Production System remains the basis of Toyota’s automobile production, the system has been expanded for use in Toyota’s parts production, logistics and customer service activities.

In addition to the two principal elements described above, the Toyota Production System seeks to increase manufacturing efficiency and product quality internally through on-site identification and analysis of problems, improving transparency throughout the production process, and resolving problems at the source. As one means of realizing these goals, Toyota utilizes sophisticated information technologies to improve each step of its vehicle development process, from product planning to commencement of mass-production. These technologies are intended to enhance flexibility, simplicity, quality, cost competitiveness, and speed. Specifically, detailed computer simulation of the assembly and test-run of a new vehicle or new vehicle production equipment or system is conducted before a prototype is made. An actual prototype is made only after defects and related issues have been identified and resolved by computer simulation, thereby minimizing the time required for rebuilding prototypes and significantly shortening the time required for production. Moreover, this system is used to prepare

 

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virtual factories and other visual aids in order to facilitate training and communication at overseas plants and enable the efficient transfer of necessary technology and skills.

In order to strengthen manufacturing and promote localization of overseas production, Toyota established the Global Production Center (“GPC”) in July 2003 as a development and training center for global human resources. The GPC is intended to introduce local managers to the Toyota methodology, allowing them to train their subordinates with the local management. GPC develops efficient training systems and formulaic, simplified and easy-to-understand methodology. One characteristic of the GPC is that managers and supervisors, new hires and experienced workers can all receive common skill training. GPC’s training system involves a pre-training phase where trainees learn basic skills and discover the skills that they must acquire through image training. This is followed by various steps, from basic skill training, elemental task training, to standard task training, which is a sure method of training. The fruits of this training method are reduced training time, higher levels of achievement and the efficiency of training. Since January 2006, Toyota has opened regional GPCs in North America, Europe and Asia. In each region, Toyota commenced courses where trainees from each department are trained by local trainers to become trainers themselves. Since its establishment, GPC (including regional GPCs) has trained approximately 25,000 people in 7 years.

With the aim of enhancing its competitive edge in “self-manufacturing”, Toyota, since 2001, has been developing and implementing the “simple and user-friendly operation systems & facilities that can be handled by anyone, anywhere”. Toyota is developing its innovative production system, facilities and processing technologies and is currently promoting it at a global level.

Distribution

Toyota’s automotive sales distribution network is the largest in Japan. As of March 31, 2010, this network consisted of 289 dealers employing approximately 36,000 sales personnel and operating approximately 4,800 sales and service outlets. Toyota owns 18 of these dealers and the remainder is independent. In addition, as of March 31, 2010, Daihatsu’s sales distribution network consisted of 62 dealers employing approximately 5,500 sales personnel and operating approximately 700 sales and service outlets. Daihatsu owns 36 of these dealers and the remainder is independent.

Toyota believes that this extensive sales network has been an important factor in its success in the Japanese market. A large number of the cars sold in Japan are purchased from salespersons who visit customers in their homes or offices. In recent years, however, the traditional method of sales through home visits is being replaced by showroom sales and the percentage of automobile purchases through showrooms has been gradually increasing. Toyota expects this trend to continue, and accordingly, plans to improve its sales activities such as customer reception and meticulous service at showrooms to increase customer satisfaction.

Sales of Toyota vehicles in Japan are conducted through four sales channels — “Toyota,” “Toyopet,” “Corolla” and “Netz.” In addition, Toyota introduced the Lexus brand to the Japanese market in August 2005, and currently distributes the Lexus brand vehicles through a network of approximately 170 sales outlets in order to enhance its competitiveness in the domestic luxury automobile market. The following table provides information for each channel as of March 31, 2010.

 

     Dealers     

Channel

   Toyota
Owned
   Independent    Total   

Market Focus

Toyota

   6    43         49    Luxury channel for Toyota brand vehicles

Toyopet

   5    47         52    Leading channel for the medium market

Corolla

   4    70         74    Volume retail channel centering on compact models

Netz

   3    111         114    Sales channel targeting customers with new values for the 21st century

 

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Brand

   Sales
Outlets
  

Market Focus

Lexus

   165    Premium brand

Outside Japan, Toyota vehicles are marketed through approximately 180 distributors in approximately 170 countries and regions. Through these distributors, Toyota maintains networks of dealers. The chart below shows the number of Toyota distributors as of April 2010 by country and region:

 

Country/Region

   Number of Countries    Number of Distributors

North America

   3    5

Europe

   36    30

China

   1    4

Asia (excluding China)

   17    12

Oceania

   17    16

Middle East

   17    14

Africa

   53    55

Central and South America

   31    42

Daihatsu vehicles are sold in at least 130 countries and regions through approximately 2,300 sales outlets.

Increase Vehicles Functionality and Intelligent Transport Systems

Toyota is striving to increase vehicle functionality that will increase the attractiveness of vehicles and the excitement of driving. Toyota is also working in various ways to comprehensively realize enhanced transport systems that are aimed at transporting people and goods in a smooth and efficient manner and to build a safe transportation environment. ITS combines automotive technologies and information technologies in an effort to provide vehicle occupants with an array of information and enhanced safety features.

Increasing Vehicle Functionality — Information service functions. To Toyota, increasing vehicle functionality means advancing information service functions that integrate vehicles with telecommunication systems, and driving assistance functions that use communication technologies and sensing technologies to create vehicles with intelligent features. Information service functions can improve the convenience and enrich the driving experience by means of information communication technologies, which add new functions “connected” to the basic vehicle functions of “running, turning and stopping”. Examples include the following:

 

   

Advanced car navigation system with functions such as displaying maps and detailed information about the car parking space and the VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) that provides real-time information about road traffic such as congestion, accidents, traffic restrictions and parking. These car navigation systems play an important role in providing drivers with various types of information on safety, smooth traveling, comfort and convenience.

 

   

G-BOOK is the latest information network service that merges the latest network technologies and car multimedia, prior to the arrival of the ubiquitous network society. G-BOOK provides various types of information useful for driving a car as well as the safety and security services that detect unusual conditions in the vehicle, which supports a lifestyle using automobiles anytime and anywhere through a network. In 2005, Toyota started G-BOOK ALPHA and G-Link that is a telematics service exclusive to Lexus, which added various features including the traffic congestion forecast service. In 2007, Toyota launched G-BOOK mX, which has matured as a comprehensive telematics service and is built on the proven reliability and security of G-BOOK with the addition of services allowing drivers to use more convenient navigation systems such as “Map-on-Demand” — the world’s first technology for automatically updating map data and “Probe Communication Traffic Information” that provides drivers with highly precise information on traffic congestion.

 

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HELPNET emergency call service is an emergency notification system that transmits necessary information such as the vehicle location either automatically or through the touch of a button in the event of a traffic accident or medical emergency and immediately contacts police and fire departments through the HELPNET Center. This system is integrated into G-BOOK and G-Link to improve the quality of services. HELPNET shortens the time taken to report after an emergency situation occurs, which contributes to decreasing the number of traffic accident fatalities and reducing the level of impact, preventing second disasters and easing traffic congestion.

In addition to the above, Toyota also operates a Japanese-language website, GAZOO.com. The name “Gazoo” originates from the Japanese word gazo meaning images. Gazoo was established as a membership Internet service linking Toyota, its national dealer network and Gazoo members, and has provided information on new and used Toyota automobiles and related services as well as online shopping capabilities. Currently, in addition to information on Toyota automobiles, Gazoo provides information on automobile companies, at the same time providing information as a membership automobile portal site with an enhanced blog function. Furthermore, Toyota is using new content such as Gazoo Racing and Gazoomura to further add to its content line-up. In October 2008, Toyota introduced the new Internet-based service TOYOTA METAPOLIS, which is Toyota’s own virtual city created using 3-D imaging, to inspire new interest in cars and propose new ways for people to enjoy their vehicles through the Internet. Toyota utilized its GAZOO technology to further expand its motor vehicle information service by launching the G-BOOK telematics service in Japan in fall 2002 and G-Link, which is a service exclusive to Lexus, in August 2005. Toyota also offers the theft detection service, the vehicle tracking service, the operator support service and so on as standard to enhance services aiming to provide safety, security and comfort for G-BOOK and G-Link users in their lifestyle using automobiles. With G-BOOK mX announced in April 2007, Toyota started offering services that allow drivers to use more convenient navigation systems such as “Map-on-Demand” — the world’s first technology for automatically updating map data. Also, Toyota has further strengthened its ties with Gazoo and G-BOOK and has for example allowed map information searched on a blog on GAZOO.com to be used on G-BOOK, further maturing as a comprehensive telematics service. In Japan, Toyota is seeking to promote the use of the G-BOOK by equipping all Crown models with the G-BOOK and increasing the number of car navigation system models that are compatible with the G-BOOK. Toyota has also licensed its G-BOOK technology to certain other competitors in Japan. Toyota is applying the technology and experience it has accumulated in Japan to regions outside Japan. G-BOOK services have been available in China since March 2009, and Toyota is planning to commence its unique telematics services in the United States in August 2009.

In addition, in March 2004, Toyota launched its state-of-the-art CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system called e-CRB (evolutionary Customer Relationship Building) in Thailand. e-CRB builds on a technology cultivated through the development of Gazoo and G-BOOK and offers its customers a variety of services such as providing information of new vehicles, accepting requests for brochures and estimates and notifying customers when it is time for maintenance by keeping track of the vehicle’s maintenance history and mileage. In addition, e-CRB offers an advanced operation system that can be utilized comprehensively at dealers including with respect to new and used vehicles and services. Toyota is currently promoting e-CRB in countries including China, Thailand and Australia where steady progress has been made as the service-in rate (the number of vehicles being serviced in relation to a whole) has increased.

Also, Toyota introduced a system called Sales Logistics Integrated Management (SLIM) in Guangzhou, China that provides real information related to sales. By utilizing such information in its production and distribution, Toyota is able to realize the Just-in-Time production system of producing and delivering only the amount of automobiles that have been sold. SLIM has been recognized to significantly increase the freshness of inventory and improve cash flow.

Increasing Vehicle Functionality — Driving Assistance Functions. Toyota’s driving assistance functions offer functions that assist drivers with a view to lessen the burden of driving, enhance safety and provide pleasure of driving to everyone. Toyota is proceeding with enhancements with the view to commercialize various functions that assist the driver in sensing external information, avoiding danger and making

 

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appropriate maneuvers, all in line with the driver’s basic driving actions. These functions have started to be incorporated in some Toyota vehicles. Examples of driving assistance functions include the following:

 

   

VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) is a system that constantly monitors the driver’s operations and the vehicle’s situation and centrally manages the engine, the steering mechanisms and the brakes. By starting control even before the vehicle’s control limits are reached, the VDIM achieves a high level of ‘active safety’ and improves driving performance namely running, turning and stopping.

 

   

“Pre-collision Safety System” is a system that perceives the possibility of a crash with obstacles or the car in front by millimeter-wave radar sensor that can precisely detect objects even in bad weather condition. If it is determined to be unavoidable, it proceeds to activate safety devices at an early stage to reduce any damage caused by collisions. Toyota is also developing an advanced system that determines unavoidable collision at an earlier stage with a system using a front camera that better detects objects and a driver monitoring camera that detects facial orientation and the opening and closing of eyes.

 

   

Adaptive Cruise Control (with all-speed tracking function) allows the vehicle to keep a constant distance between itself and the preceding vehicle within a range of speed from zero to a preset speed, automatically slowing down and stopping if necessary to avoid collision. When the car in front speeds up, it allows the driver to accelerate, resuming the system.

 

   

“Lane Keeping Assist System” is a system that uses a camera to detect the white or yellow lane markers on the road surface ahead while driving on the highway. The system assists the driver’s operation of the steering wheel by signaling a warning of a deviation from the lane and by controlling electric power steering, in order to help keep the vehicle traveling between the lane markers. This system does not automatically control the steering to maintain travel between lane markers, but requires the steering of the driver.

 

   

“Intelligent Parking Assist” is the world’s first parking assistance system that enables the vehicle to be automatically steered by electronic steering when backing into a parking spot or when parallel-parking. The driver presets the parking position on the display monitor. Toyota is also developing a system that allows the driver to set the parking position more easily, using a spatial cognition feature that detects the parking space through ultrasonic sensors.

 

   

“Night View” is a system that supports the driver’s vision at night. By utilizing infrared rays, pedestrians, vehicles and other objects within and beyond the range of the headlights are displayed clearly and the driver’s range of vision is widened. In addition, Toyota is developing a system that brackets pedestrians in yellow in the Night View screen and prompts attention.

Enhancing Transport Systems. Enhancing transport systems requires addressing various factors that are pertinent not only to cars but also roads, people and public transport systems in order to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of people and vehicles and to build a safe transportation environment. Although the scope of enhancing transport systems is wide, recent advances in information technology and ITS are making it possible to develop various systems that used to be mere concepts, such as the VICS and the ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) already standard in Japan, as well as the “Vehicle-Infrastructure Cooperative Systems that support Safety Driving” currently partly in use. The following are examples of transport systems enhancements.

 

   

“Vehicle-Infrastructure Cooperative Systems that support Safety Driving” is a system developed to decrease the incidence of traffic accidents that are difficult to prevent with only existing safety equipment. It utilizes communication between the vehicle and the road, the vehicle and other vehicles and the vehicle and pedestrians, providing information to the driver and prompting attention with sound.

 

   

“DSRC Service” commenced in 2009 and corresponding products are available for purchase. This service links with car navigation and, in addition to ETC Service, aims to reduce road accidents by connecting road and vehicle through video and voice and supplying drivers with information related to road traffic and safe driving.

 

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Toyota is committed to developing new ITS products. Toyota believes that intelligent transport systems will become an integral part of its overall automotive operations and enhance the competitiveness of its vehicles. As familiarity with and demand for ITS products grows, Toyota expects an increasing number of ITS products to become commercially available and achieve general acceptance each year.

Financial Services

Toyota’s revenues from its financial services operations were ¥1,245 billion in fiscal 2010, ¥1,378 billion in fiscal 2009 and ¥1,498 billion in fiscal 2008. In fiscal 2009, the global economic downturn adversely affected Toyota’s financial services operations. In fiscal 2010, however, with a more widespread recovery in Asia and other emerging countries, the economy has stabilized and the financial services operations were steady overall. Toyota also maintained a high level of financing share at 29.6%. Moreover, the implementation of government financing initiatives worldwide has resulted in the financing environment showing signs of recovery since January 2009. In countries such as the United States where rising unemployment rate resulted in the worsening of individual credit standing, measures such as the revision of lending standards have kept down costs of credit, and the percentage of credit losses improved by 0.12% in fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009 to 0.72%. In addition, the prices of used cars in the United States have remained steady, keeping down costs from residual value, leading to record profits for Toyota’s financial services operations. Toyota continues to work towards improving its risk management measures in connection with credit and control of residual value risk.

Toyota Financial Services Corporation is Toyota’s wholly-owned subsidiary, established in July 2000, which oversees the management of Toyota’s finance companies worldwide and the expansion into new automobile related product areas. Toyota plans to strengthen the financial services it currently offers in 33 countries and regions, in accordance with its strategy of further developing its auto-related financing businesses in significant markets.

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation is Toyota’s principal financial services subsidiary in the United States. Toyota also provides financial services in 32 other countries and regions through various financial services subsidiaries, including:

 

   

Toyota Finance Corporation in Japan,

 

   

Toyota Credit Canada Inc. in Canada,

 

   

Toyota Finance Australia Ltd. in Australia,

 

   

Toyota Kreditbank GmbH in Germany, and

 

   

Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC in the United Kingdom.

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation provides a wide range of financial services, including retail financing, retail leasing, wholesale financing and insurance. Toyota Finance Corporation also provides a range of financial services, including retail financing, retail leasing, credit cards and housing loans. Toyota’s other finance subsidiaries provide services including retail financing, retail leasing and wholesale financing.

In July 2007, Toyota established the financial services company ZAO Toyota Bank in Russia, and in October 2008, Toyota established Toyota Financial Services Vietnam Company Limited in Vietnam.

Net finance receivables for all of Toyota’s dealer and customer financing operations were approximately ¥9.8 trillion as of March 31, 2010, representing a increase of approximately 3.1% as compared to the amount as of March 31, 2009. The majority of Toyota’s financial services are provided in North America. As of March 31, 2010, approximately 61.9% of Toyota’s finance receivables were derived from financing operations in North America, 12.8% from Japan, 10.3% from Europe, 4.7% from Asia and 10.3% from other areas.

 

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Approximately 47% of Toyota’s unit sales in the United States during fiscal 2010 included a finance or lease arrangement with Toyota. Because the majority of Toyota’s financial services operations is related to the sale of Toyota vehicles, the decrease in vehicle unit sales may lead to the contraction of Toyota’s financial services operations.

The worldwide financial services market is highly competitive. Toyota’s competitors in retail financing and retail leasing include commercial banks, credit unions and other finance companies. Commercial banks and other automobile finance subsidiary companies serving their parent automobile companies are competitors of Toyota’s wholesale financing activities. Competitors in Toyota’s insurance operations are primarily national and regional insurance companies.

The following table provides information for Toyota’s finance receivables and operating leases as of March 31, 2009 and 2010.

 

     Yen in millions     US dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Finance Receivables

      

Retail

   ¥ 6,655,404      ¥ 6,810,144      $ 73,196   

Finance leases

     1,108,408        1,232,508        13,247   

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     2,322,721        2,403,239        25,830   
                        
     10,086,533        10,445,891        112,273   

Deferred origination costs

     104,521        109,747        1,180   

Unearned income

     (405,171     (482,983     (5,191

Allowance for credit losses

      

Retail

     (157,359     (148,503     (1,596

Finance leases

     (7,776     (36,917     (397

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     (73,797     (47,059     (506
                        
     (238,932     (232,479     (2,499
                        

Total finance receivables, net

     9,546,951        9,840,176        105,763   

Less – Current portion

     (3,891,406     (4,209,496     (45,244
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   ¥ 5,655,545      ¥ 5,630,680      $ 60,519   
                        

Operating Leases

      

Vehicles

   ¥ 2,729,713      ¥ 2,516,948      $ 27,052   

Equipment

     107,168        96,300        1,035   
                        
     2,836,881        2,613,248        28,087   

Less – Accumulated depreciation

     (795,767     (791,169     (8,503
                        

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   ¥ 2,041,114      ¥ 1,822,079      $ 19,584   
                        

Retail Financing

Toyota’s finance subsidiaries acquire new and used vehicle installment contracts primarily from Toyota dealers. Installment contracts acquired must first meet specified credit standards. Thereafter, the finance company retains responsibility for contract collection and administration. Toyota’s finance subsidiaries acquire security interests in the vehicles financed and can generally repossess vehicles if customers fail to meet their contractual obligations. Almost all retail financings are non-recourse, which relieves the dealers from financial responsibility in the event of repossession. In most cases, Toyota’s finance subsidiaries require their retail financing customers to carry automobile insurance on financed vehicles covering the interests of both the finance company and the customer.

 

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Toyota has historically sponsored, and continues to sponsor, special lease and retail programs by subsidizing below market lease and retail contract rates.

Retail Leasing

In the area of retail leasing, Toyota’s finance subsidiaries acquire new vehicle lease contracts originated primarily through Toyota dealers. Lease contracts acquired must first meet specified credit standards after which the finance company assumes ownership of the leased vehicle. The finance company is generally permitted to take possession of the vehicle upon a default by the lessee. Toyota’s finance subsidiaries are responsible for contract collection and administration during the lease period. The residual value is normally estimated at the time the vehicle is first leased. Vehicles returned to the finance subsidiaries at the end of their leases are sold by auction. For example, in the United States, vehicles are sold through a network of auction sites as well as through the Internet. In most cases, Toyota’s finance subsidiaries require lessees to carry automobile insurance on leased vehicles covering the interests of both the finance company and the lessee.

Wholesale Financing

Toyota’s finance subsidiaries also provide wholesale financing primarily to qualified Toyota vehicle dealers to finance inventories of new Toyota vehicles and used vehicles of Toyota and others. The finance companies acquire security interests in vehicles financed at wholesale. In cases where additional security interests would be required, the finance companies take dealership assets or personal assets, or both, as additional security. If a dealer defaults, the finance companies have the right to liquidate any assets acquired and seek legal remedies.

Toyota’s finance subsidiaries also make term loans to dealers for business acquisitions, facilities refurbishment, real estate purchases and working capital requirements. These loans are typically secured with liens on real estate, other dealership assets and/or personal assets of the dealers.

Insurance

Toyota provides insurance services in the United States through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc. (“TMIS”) and its wholly-owned insurance company subsidiaries. Their principal activities include marketing, underwriting and claims administration. TMIS also provides coverage related to vehicle service agreements and contractual liability agreements through Toyota dealers to customers. In addition, TMIS also provides coverage and related administrative services to affiliates of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. Toyota dealerships in Japan and in other countries and regions also engage in vehicle insurance sales.

Toyota held approximately 34% of the voting rights in leading domestic insurance company Aioi Insurance Company, Limited (“Aioi”) until Aioi’s business integration with the Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited) and Nissay Dowa General Insurance Company, Limited in April 2010. As a result of the share transfer effecting the business integration, Toyota now holds approximately 8% of the voting rights in the combined holding company MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

Other Financial Services

Toyota Finance Corporation launched its credit card business in April 2001 and began issuing Lexus credit cards in 2005 when the Lexus brand was introduced in Japan. As of March 31, 2010, Toyota Finance Corporation has over 7.7 million card holders (including Lexus credit card holders).

As part of Toyota’s restructuring of its domestic financial services businesses, Toyota assigned all of the stock of Toyota Financial Services Securities Corporation (“TFSS”), a subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (“TFSC”), to Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc. (“TTFH”) and agreed to the merger of TFSS

 

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with Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of TTFH. In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the merger and to support the new company after the merger, TFSC made a 5% investment in TTFH.

All Other Operations

In addition to its automotive operations and financial services operations, Toyota is involved in a number of other non-automotive business activities. Net sales for these activities totaled ¥948 billion in fiscal 2010, ¥1,185 billion in fiscal 2009 and ¥1,347 billion in fiscal 2008. Sales to external customers of all other operations represented 2.8% of Toyota’s net revenues for fiscal 2010. Substantially all of Toyota’s revenues from other operations were derived in Japan.

Housing

Toyota is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of housing. Toyota has adapted the core production systems and methodologies used in its automotive operations to this business. Toyota established its subsidiary Toyota Housing Corporation in April 2003 and has transferred to it the product planning and sales operations. Furthermore, in order to quickly and accurately grasp clients’ needs and to plan, develop and sell products on a timely basis, in April 2008, Toyota transferred the product development operation to Toyota Housing Corporation. In October 2010, Toyota plans to spin-off its housing operations (project planning, technology development and manufacturing) through a statutory demerger and integrate them into Toyota Housing Corporation. Toyota believes that in the vastly changing housing market environment, the integration of the development, manufacture and sales functions will expedite decision making and lead to flexible business operations that will enable Toyota to better respond to the needs of even more customers. In March 2005, Toyota, together with institutional investors, agreed to jointly invest in Misawa Home Holdings, Inc. (“Misawa”; renamed Misawa Homes Co., Ltd.) pursuant to its request for assistance in its rehabilitation. In April 2010, determining that a stronger collaboration with Misawa would be desirable in order to achieve further growth in the difficult operating environment of the housing industry, Toyota Housing Corporation agreed to purchase Misawa shares from an institutional investor. Toyota is further coordinating with Misawa in the development, manufacture and sale of housing and to complement one another in terms of sales area and products. Through these activities, Toyota intends to cater to a wide variety of customer needs and to strengthen the housing business of both companies.

Information Technology

See “— Increase Vehicles Functionality and Intelligent Transport Systems” for a description of Toyota’s information technology.

Governmental Regulation, Environmental and Safety Standards

Toyota is subject to laws in various jurisdictions regulating the levels of pollutants generated by its plants. In addition, Toyota is subject to regulations relating to the emission levels, fuel economy, noise and safety of its products. Toyota has incurred significant costs in complying with these regulations and expects to incur significant compliance costs in the future. Toyota’s management views leadership in environmental protection as an important competitive factor in the marketplace.

Vehicle Emissions

Japanese Standards

The Air Pollution Control Law of Japan and the Road Vehicle Law and the Law Concerning Special Measures for Total Emission Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides from Automobiles in Specified Areas regulate vehicle emissions in Japan. In addition, both the Noise Regulation Law and the Road Vehicles Law provide for noise reduction standards on automobiles in Japan. Toyota’s vehicles manufactured for sale in Japan comply with all Japanese exhaust emission and noise level standards.

 

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U.S. Federal Standards

The federal Clean Air Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to establish and enforce air quality standards, including emission control standards on passenger cars, light trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. The EPA decided in February 2000 to adopt more stringent vehicle emission and fuel economy standards applicable to passenger cars and light trucks produced in model years 2004 and beyond. In the standards adopted for model years 2004 and beyond, manufacturers must guarantee that their vehicles meet the requirements for ten years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Manufacturers are not permitted to sell vehicles in the United States that do not meet the standards. In April 2007, EPA regulations that further restrict emissions from passenger cars and light trucks operating at cold temperatures became effective. The new emissions standards set by these regulations will be phased in from 2010 to 2013. Similar standards that further restrict emissions from heavy vehicles operating at cold temperatures will be phased in from 2012 to 2015.

Furthermore, in April 2007 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the EPA has the authority to regulate automobile emissions of greenhouse gases. In response to this ruling, on April 1, 2010 the EPA and the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) issued a joint final rule to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles for model years 2012 through 2016. These vehicles are required to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide per mile, equivalent to 35.5 miles per gallon if the requirements were met through fuel economy standards. The NHTSA also set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (“CAFE”) standards for passenger cars and light trucks that will require manufacturers of those vehicles to meet an estimated combined average fuel economy level of 34.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016.

California Standards

Under the federal Clean Air Act, states are permitted to establish their own vehicle emission control standards if they receive a waiver from the EPA. As a result, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) established the “Low Emission Vehicle Program” and set emission standards for certain regulated pollutants that were phased in beginning in the 2004 model year. Under these standards most light trucks and passenger cars are required to meet the same emissions standards, which were stricter than the federal standards. As part of the original Low Emission Vehicle Program, the CARB also required that a specified percentage of a manufacturer’s passenger cars and light trucks sold in California for all model years 1998 and after be “zero-emission vehicles” (vehicles producing no emissions of regulated pollutants). The CARB subsequently eliminated the zero-emission vehicles mandate for model years before 2005, and decided to adopt a zero-emission vehicles requirement for model years 2005 and beyond. This zero-emission vehicles requirement also permitted certain advanced technology vehicles such as PHV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles), hybrid cars and alternative fuel vehicles that meet “partial zero-emission vehicles requirements” to be granted partial qualification as EV (Electronic Vehicles) or FC (Fuel Cells). Toyota’s battery-powered RAV4 EV compact sport-utility vehicle and the Toyota FCHV qualify as zero-emission vehicles. The 2004 model Prius, which underwent a model change in 2003, and the 2007 Camry Hybrid qualify as partial zero-emission vehicles under the zero-emission vehicles requirement adopted by the CARB. Toyota intends to continue to develop additional advanced technologies and alternative fuel technologies that will allow other vehicles using such technologies to qualify as zero-emission vehicles or partial-zero-emission vehicles.

In July 2002, the California legislature passed legislation that required the CARB to develop and adopt, by the end of 2004, regulations that achieved the maximum feasible reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. In September 2004, the CARB adopted regulations that required a 20 to 30 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles, light trucks and other noncommercial vehicles to be phased in between the 2009 and 2016 model years.

In December 2007, the EPA denied California’s request for a waiver under the Clean Air Act that would have allowed the state to enforce these regulations to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. However, the EPA reconsidered its decision pursuant to a direction issued by the U.S. President in January 2009, and in July 2009, decided to allow the state to enforce such regulations.

 

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In February 2010, the CARB enacted regulations that deem manufacturers that manufacture vehicles produced in model years 2012 through 2016 that are in compliance with the greenhouse gas emission regulations of the EPA, to be in compliance with California’s greenhouse gas emission regulations. Toyota is currently developing plans to comply with the EPA regulations.

Other States

The states of New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Colorado and Florida have either adopted, or plan to adopt, regulations substantially similar to California’s zero-emission vehicles requirement and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

Canadian and Mexican Standards

Canada has established vehicle emission standards equivalent to the federal standards in the United States, including the heightened requirements that became applicable to passenger cars and light trucks in model years 2004 and beyond. In April 2010, the Canadian government also announced its proposed greenhouse gas emission regulations that are similar to those enacted by the EPA. Furthermore, certain Canadian provinces are currently considering enacting their own regulations on vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases. Mexico’s emission control standards are similar to those applicable in the United States after the 1994 model year, however, emission regulations have become tighter for model years 2007 and beyond. Further regulations on emission are scheduled to match the improved fuel property.

European Standards

The European Union adopted a directive that establishes increasingly stringent emissions standards for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles in October 1998. Under this directive, the standards adopted beginning with year 2000 require manufacturers to recall any vehicles which fail to meet the standards for five years or 80,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first. Toyota introduced vehicles complying with this directive in 1999. Under standards adopted in 2005, manufacturers are obligated to meet the more stringent standards for five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first. In 2007, the European Parliament adopted more stringent emission standards for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles. The effective dates for phasing in these stricter standards for passenger cars were September 2009 for Euro 5 and September 2014 for Euro 6. For light commercial vehicles, the effective dates are September 2010 for Euro 5 and September 2015 for Euro 6. Euro 5 provides for lower emission levels for gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and also extends the manufacturers’ responsibility for emission performance to 160,000 kilometers. The primary focus of Euro 6 is to limit further emissions of diesel powered vehicles and bring them down to a level equivalent to gasoline powered vehicles.

Compliance with new emission control standards will present significant technological challenges to automobile manufacturers and will likely require significant expenditures. Examples of these challenges include the development of advanced technologies, such as high performance batteries and catalytic converters, as well as the development of alternative fuel technologies. Manufacturers that are unable to develop commercially viable technologies within the time frames set by the new standards will lose their market share and will be forced to decrease the number of types of vehicles and engines in their principal markets.

Vehicle Fuel Economy

Japanese Standards

The Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (the “Act”) requires automobile manufacturers to improve their vehicles to meet specified fuel economy standards. Fuel economy standards are established according to the types of vehicles specified below, and are required to be met by either fiscal 2011(April 2010- March 2011) or fiscal 2016 (April 2015- March 2016).

 

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Among certain qualifying passenger vehicles:

 

   

Vehicles which are designated in Article 75, Paragraph 1 of the Road Vehicles Law as type-designated vehicles (“type-designated vehicles”) with 10 seats or less using gasoline, gas oil or LPG;

 

   

Type-designated vehicles with 11 seats or more that are 3.5 tons or less in vehicle weight using gasoline or gas oil;

 

   

Type-designated vehicles with 11 seats or more that are over 3.5 tons in vehicle weight using gas oil, or designated carbon monoxide emission control vehicles (“designated carbon monoxide emission control vehicles”) which are designated in Article 75-2 Paragraph 1 of the Road Vehicles Law.

Among certain qualifying cargo vehicles:

 

   

Type-designated vehicles that are 3.5 tons or less in vehicle weight using gasoline, gas oil or LPG;

 

   

Type-designated vehicles that are over 3.5 tons in vehicle weight using gas oil or LPG, or designated carbon monoxide emission control vehicles.

Toyota is promoting the improvement of its vehicles in order to achieve compliance with these standards.

Japan is a signatory to the Framework Convention on Climate Change and has agreed to take measures to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Improved vehicle fuel economy is contributing to the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

U.S. Standards

The Federal Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act requires automobile manufacturers to comply with CAFE standards. Under this law, limits are imposed on the amount of regulated pollutants that may be emitted by new motor vehicles in the United States. A manufacturer is subject to substantial civil penalties if, in any model year, its vehicles do not meet the CAFE standards. Manufacturers that exceed the CAFE standards earn credits determined by the difference between the average fuel economy performance of their vehicles and the CAFE standards. Credits earned for the five model years preceding the current model year, and credits projected to be earned for the next three model years, can be used to meet CAFE standards in a current model year.

In April 2006, the NHTSA established CAFE standards applicable to light trucks for model year 2008 and beyond. These CAFE standards aimed to shift the framework from one that used to be advantageous only to compact car manufacturers to one that is fair to full line manufacturers. The requirements were changed so that the CAFE standards are now determined by a sales rate based on vehicle size (measured by the area of the wheel and wheel base) for each manufacturer.

In addition to the CAFE standards, there are multiple standards in the United States including the EPA’s emission regulations and the California standard. Automobile manufacturers had called for uniform standards, as they would need to comply with standards that varied by state if all standards became effective. On April 1, 2010 the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint final rule to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles for model years 2012 through 2016. These vehicles are required to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide per mile, equivalent to 35.5 miles per gallon if the requirements were met through fuel economy standards. The NHTSA also set CAFE standards for passenger cars and light trucks that will require manufacturers of those vehicles to meet an estimated combined average fuel economy level of 34.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016. Furthermore, the EPA and NHTSA joint final rule allows the two agencies and California standards to act in a unified way, and creates a regulatory framework that makes compliance less burdensome for the manufacturers. However, the standards of fuel economy are stringent, and Toyota strives to meet the fuel economy standards by further developing fuel-efficient technology, alternative fuel technology and other advanced technology.

 

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In addition, the Energy Tax Act of 1978 imposes a “gas guzzler” tax on automobiles with a fuel economy rating below specified levels.

European Standards

The European Union has signed the Kyoto Protocol and agreed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 8% during the years 2008 to 2012, as measured from the 1990 base year. In early 1999, the European Commission and the European Automotive Manufacturers Association (ACEA) agreed on a voluntary agreement which establishes an average emissions target of 140 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer for new cars sold in the European Union in 2008 (the voluntary agreement applied to the 15 states who were members of the European Union at that time). The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and the Korean Automobile Manufacturers Association have also agreed on a voluntary agreement, similar to that entered into by the European Commission, with the year 2009 as a target year. In December 2008, the European Parliament approved a new regulation that establishes an average emission standard of 130 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer by 2012 for passenger vehicles sold in member states. The regulation will phase in gradually, initially requiring 65% of new cars to comply with the new standards in 2012 and increasing to 100% of new cars in 2015. As a result of the new regulations, different targets will apply to each manufacturer, based on their respective fleets of vehicles and weight. Penalties will apply to those manufacturers who fail to meet their targets from 2012, in amounts corresponding to the degree of shortfall. Manufacturers failing to meet their targets between 2012 and 2018 will incur penalties of between €5 and €95 per each gram of carbon dioxide per kilometer shortfall for each non-compliant vehicle, and such penalties will rise to €95 in 2019 and beyond. Furthermore, a medium- to long-term target of reducing emissions to 95 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer by 2020 has also been proposed. This represents a remarkably ambitious target, even in comparison to other fuel efficiency requirements worldwide. Furthermore, in October 2009, the European Commission proposed carbon dioxide emission regulations applicable to small commercial vehicles (with the same basic regulatory framework as passenger vehicles with a proposal to establish an average emissions target of 175 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer by 2014, and as a longer term objective, 135 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer by 2020).

An increasing number of European Union member states are introducing vehicle tax laws based on carbon dioxide emission levels, pursuant to the directive issued by the European Commission in 2005. This trend is expected to continue, in accordance with the recent increases in environmental awareness.

Vehicle Safety

Japanese Standards

Standards requiring protection against electrocution will apply to hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles manufactured on and after July 1, 2012. In addition, guidelines on proximity warning devices will be introduced and a volume requirement for alarms is expected to be standardized. Furthermore, establishment of standards for event data recorders (EDR) and the standardization of the brake-override system are currently under consideration.

For the purpose of harmonizing with the international standards, frontal offset collision standards already apply to passenger vehicles, and will be applied to new cargo vehicles models manufactured after April 2011 and cargo vehicles continued to be manufactured after April 2016. In addition, seatbelt anchorage and seatbelt standards are also expected to be combined with the Economic Commission for Europe (“ECE”) and cars manufactured after July 2012 are required to meet these standards. Furthermore, electronic stability control standards and brake assist system standards will be applied to new vehicle models manufactured after November 2011 and to vehicles continued to be manufactured after November 2013. Standards relating to interference are currently under consideration.

 

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U.S. Standards

The U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, or Safety Act, requires vehicles and equipment sold in the United States to meet various safety standards issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Safety Act also authorizes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate complaints relating to vehicle safety and to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles found to have safety-related defects. The cost of these recalls can be substantial depending on the nature of the repair and the number of vehicles affected.

The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act was enacted in the United States on November 1, 2000. This Act required the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to regulate the dynamic rollover standards and to upgrade federal motor vehicle safety standards relating to tires. It also required the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to enhance its authority to gather information potentially relating to motor vehicle defects. This Act substantially increases the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s authority to impose civil penalties for noncompliance with regulatory requirements and specifies possible criminal penalties for violations of the federal Fraud and False Statements Act. Under this Act, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expanded its New Car Assessment Program to implement consumer information programs for vehicle rollover resistance and child restraints and adopted extensive early warning defect reporting requirements in 2002, and strengthened regulations regarding tire-pressure monitoring systems in 2005.

Legislation on transportation budget plan promoting a safe and efficient vehicle safety program for drivers, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was passed in August 2005. The legislation requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to propose and issue safety standards to reduce rollover accidents, to complete the creation of standards for reduction of vehicle passenger release from cars at the time of rollover accidents, to upgrade door lock standards, to complete the upgrade of roof crash standards, to decide on the standard on side impact for the improvement of protection performance of vehicle passengers in all seats location, to review a seat belt wearing technology and to complete a study including proposal for improving the rate of seat belt usage, to establish standards to display New Car Assessment Program rating to new cars label, and to complete the upgrade of the standard for power windows that will require pulling up switches. Some actions have already been taken and completed in response to the above requirements.

In February 2008, legislation to prevent non-traffic related injuries to young children caused by vehicles, the “Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act”, was passed. The legislation requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make rules to ensure safety on all passenger vehicles, including the following: (1) to consider requiring features that will prevent children from getting caught in power windows and decide on the standards or on the discontinuance of the establishment of standards (by August 30, 2010); (2) to begin drafting standards for rearward visibility to prevent children from being struck by backing vehicle and finalize the standards (by February 28, 2011); and (3) to require brake shift interlock systems, currently a voluntary regulation, after September 1, 2010.

In April 2010, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 (the “2010 Safety Act”), which includes the brake-override standard, was proposed to Congress. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation have already passed the 2010 Safety Act, which is expected to be enacted as a congressional legislation once it has been deliberated by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the U.S. Congress (including at the joint committee). Upon the enactment of the 2010 Safety Act, NHTSA is expected to proceed with the revision of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations.

Toyota actively invests in technology development designed to increase the safety of its vehicles. Toyota is developing technologies to increase the availability of existing safety systems to all types of its vehicles. These technologies include supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags, anti-lock braking systems, side airbags, curtain shield airbags, vehicle stability control and other safety features.

 

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European, Canadian and Other Standards

In Europe, following the White Paper “European transport policy for 2010: time to decide” adopted in 2001, which targets halving the number of deaths caused by road accidents by 2010, various groups in different fields are currently conducting research and analyses. In addition, the “Road Safety Action Programme” adopted by the European Commission in 2003 envisions the reduction in deaths from road accidents by utilizing technological advancement relating to the improvement in vehicle safety. The White Paper and the Action Programme aim to promote the introduction of safety features such as automatic cruise control, speed alert system, intelligent speed limitation devices, alcohol lock, whiplash prevention, collision prevention, universal child restraints system (CRS) and seat belt reminders.

The European Commission and the ACEA have established CARS 21, a High Level Group that aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the European automotive industry, and examined the recommendations with the legal framework of a decade later in mind. The CARS 21 final report issued at the end of 2005 contains recommendations relating to the simplification of legislation and road safety, among other issues, and indicates a Ten Year Roadmap. In addition, in February 2007, the European Commission issued a communication regarding the CARS 21 final report, in which concrete action plans for future legislation were announced. The plans called to make it mandatory for all passenger vehicles to be equipped with ISOFIX CRS by 2009. The plans further contemplated making it mandatory for cars to be equipped with Daytime Running Lamp (“DRL”), Electric Stability Control, Seatbelt Reminder and Tire Pressure Monitoring System. And finally, the plans mentioned the need for further consideration of the regulation pertaining to roll-resistant tires, the revision of phase-two of the pedestrian protection and the technological feasibility of automatic collision mitigation braking system. The European Commission carried out a mid-term review of CARS 21 in October 2008 and confirmed that active safety systems and intelligent transport systems should be utilized.

In 2009, based on the CARS 21 final report, the European Commission enacted a new regulation and established a simplified framework, repealing more than 50 existing European Commission directives and replacing them with a single regulation aimed at incorporating the United Nations standards. The new regulation also requires the adoption of advanced safety systems. The incorporation of the United Nations standards will commence in 2012, and as to new regulations on advanced safety systems, the European Commission plans to require new model cars from 2011 to have electronic stability control systems, to introduce regulations relating to low rolling resistance tires in 2013, to require tire pressure monitoring systems starting in 2012 and to require heavy vehicles to have advanced emergency braking systems and lane departure warning systems from 2013. The United Nations is currently evaluating the technical requirements for these advanced safety systems.

 

From April 2009, the criteria for whole vehicle type approval were extended to cover all new road vehicles, to be phased in over five years depending on vehicle category. The extension clarifies the criteria applicable to small commercial vehicles. It is expected that, following the extension, small commercial vehicles will be further categorized within the applicable criteria (with a possibility that vehicles currently classified as small commercial vehicles will no longer qualify as small commercial vehicles under certain circumstances).

The European Commission is currently working to promote eCall, the automated emergency calling system, and the European Commission may in time require that vehicles be equipped with eCall. Details on how the regulation will be enforced and to which vehicles the requirement will apply are still under consideration and have yet to be determined.

Vehicle safety regulations in Canada are similar to those in the United States. Among the ASEAN countries, in 2006, Thailand and Malaysia acceded to the 1958 agreement of UN regarding safety regulations and both countries plan to develop a legal system in order to incorporate ECE Regulations into domestic laws. Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines will soon follow suit by acceding to the 1958 agreement, thereby ASEAN country will require to comply with the ECE Regulations. Countries in South America and the Middle East have also adopted automobile safety regulations, with South America generally following standards set by the UN, ECE or the U.S., and the Middle East basing their domestic laws primarily on international regulations or legal standards.

 

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Environmental Matters

Japanese Standards

Toyota’s automotive operations in Japan are subject to substantial environmental regulation under laws such as the Air Pollution Law, the Water Pollution Control Law, the Noise Regulation Law and the Vibration Control Law. Under these laws, if a business entity establishes or alters any facility that is regulated by these laws, the business entity is required to give prior notice to regulators, and if a business entity discharges substances that are environmental burdens or causes noise or vibration from such facility, the business entity is also required to comply with the applicable standards. Toyota is also subject to local regulations, which in some cases impose more stringent obligations than the Japanese central government requirements. Toyota has complied with these regulations. Under the Waste Disposal and Public Cleaning Law, producers of industrial waste must dispose of industrial waste in the manner prescribed in the Waste Disposal and Public Cleaning Law. Toyota has also complied with the Waste Disposal and Public Cleaning Law.

In February 2003, the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law became effective in Japan. The Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law requires that land owners conduct contamination testing and submit a report at the time they cease to use hazardous substances, such as in connection with the sale of a former factory, or if there is a possibility of health hazards due to land contamination. If it is found that land contamination exceeds a certain level, the relevant prefectural authority designates the area considered to be contaminated and orders the land owner to take necessary measures. In addition, the Law on Recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles was promulgated in July 2002. Under the Law on Recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles, vehicle manufacturers are required to take back and recycle specified materials (automotive shredder residues, air bags and fluorocarbons) of end-of-life vehicles and the provisions concerning such obligations of vehicle manufacturers became effective in January 2005. Toyota has coordinated with relevant parties to establish a vehicle take-back and recycle system throughout Japan. As a result, in fiscal 2010, Toyota achieved a recycling rate of 81% for automobile shredder residue (the legal requirement being 30%) and 94% for air bags (the legal requirement being 85%) and reached the targets set forth in this law.

U.S. Standards

Toyota’s assembly, manufacturing and other operations in the United States are subject to a wide range of environmental regulation under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 and the Toxic Substances Control Act. Toyota is also subject to a variety of state legislation that parallels, and in some cases imposes more stringent obligations than, federal requirements. These federal and state regulations impose severe restrictions on air- and water-borne discharges of pollution from Toyota facilities, the handling of hazardous materials at Toyota facilities and the disposal of wastes from Toyota operations. Toyota is subject to many similar requirements in its operations including Europe, Canada and other countries.

Moreover, the Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated more stringent National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, which define strategies needed to attain the new standards. Toyota expects growing pressure in the next several years to further reduce emissions from motor vehicles and manufacturing facilities.

European Standards

In October 2000, the European Union brought into effect a directive that requires member states to promulgate regulations implementing the following:

 

   

automotive manufacturers shall bear all or a significant part of the costs for taking back end-of-life vehicles sold after July 1, 2002 and dismantling and recycling those vehicles. Beginning January 1, 2007, this requirement became applicable to vehicles sold before July 1, 2002 as well;

 

   

automotive manufacturers may not use certain hazardous materials in vehicles sold after July 1, 2003;

 

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certified vehicles models sold after December 15, 2008, shall be re-usable and/or recyclable to a minimum of 85% by weight per vehicle and shall be re-usable and/or re-use as material or energy to a minimum of 95% by weight per vehicle; and

 

   

end-of-life vehicles must meet actual re-use and/or recycling of 80% and re-use and/or recovery of 85%, respectively, of vehicle weight by 2006, rising respectively to 85% and 95% by 2015.

Laws to implement this directive came into effect in each of the European Union member states. Currently, there are uncertainties surrounding the implementation of the applicable regulations in different European Union member states, particularly regarding automotive manufacturer responsibilities and resultant expenses that may be incurred.

In addition, under this directive, the member states must take measures to ensure that car manufacturers, distributors and other auto-related economic operators establish adequate used vehicle collection and treatment facilities and to ensure that hazardous materials and recyclable parts are removed from vehicles prior to shredding. This directive impacts Toyota’s vehicles sold in the European Union. Toyota is planning to accommodate, in offering its products, any measures the European Union member states will choose to take in order to comply with this directive.

Based on the legislation that has been enacted to date, Toyota has provided for its estimated liability related to covered vehicles in existence as of March 31, 2010. The amount of estimated liability may change depending on the legislation that will be enacted and subject to other circumstances. Although Toyota does not expect its compliance with the directive to result in significant cash expenditures, Toyota is continuing to assess the impact of this future legislation on its results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

The European Union has also issued directives and made proposals relating to the following subjects on environmental matters:

 

   

emission standards that include a framework permitting member states to introduce fiscal incentives to promote early compliance;

 

   

reaffirmation of its goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions; and

 

   

reform of rules governing automotive distribution and service. The block exemption on distribution has been amended so that dealers may engage in cross-border sales actively within the European Union and open additional facilities for sales and services. Additionally, dealers may no longer be required by manufacturers to operate both sales and service facilities side by side.

Toyota believes that its operations are materially in compliance with environmental regulatory requirements concerning its facilities and products in each of the markets in which it operates. Toyota continuously monitors these requirements and takes necessary operational measures to ensure that it remains in material compliance with all of these requirements.

Toyota believes that environmental regulatory requirements have not had a material adverse effect on its operations. However, compliance with environmental regulations and standards has increased costs and is expected to lead to higher costs in the future. Therefore, Toyota recognizes that effective environmental cost management will become increasingly important. Moreover, innovation and leadership in the area of environmental protection are becoming increasingly important to remain competitive in the market. As a result, Toyota has proceeded with the development and production of environmentally friendly technologies, such as hybrid vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles and high fuel efficiency, low emission engines.

In addressing environmental issues, based on an assessment of the environmental impact of its products through their life cycles, Toyota, as a manufacturer, strives to take all possible measures in each life stage of a product, from development through production and sales, and continues to work toward technological innovations to make efficient use of resources and to reduce the burden on the environment.

 

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Research and Development

Toyota’s research and development activities focus on the environment, vehicle safety, information technology and product development. For a detailed discussion of the company’s research and development policies for the last three years, see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Research and Development, Patents and Licenses”.

The following table provides information for Toyota’s principal research and development facilities.

 

Facility

  

Principal Activity

Japan   

Toyota Technical Center

   Planning, design, vehicle evaluation, development of prototypes

Tokyo Design Research & Laboratory

   Design research and development of advanced styling designs

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center

   Research and advanced development on powertrains, materials, electronic parts and other matters

Shibetsu Proving Ground

   Vehicle testing and evaluation

Tokyo Development Center

   Advanced technology development of electronics

United States

  

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc.

   Development of the upper body part for a portion of North American manufactured vehicles, adapting vehicles sold in North America to the market, advanced technology research, external affairs for legal and regulatory affairs, certification

Calty Design Research, Inc.

   Design development, model production and design research

Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA)

   Advanced research relating to “energy and environment”, “safety” and “mobility infrastructure”

Europe

  

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

   Development of the upper body part for a portion of European manufactured vehicles, adapting vehicles sold in Europe to the market, advanced technology research, external affairs for legal and regulatory affairs, certification

Toyota Europe Design Development S.A.R.L.

   Design development, model production and design survey

Toyota Motorsport GmbH

   Development of motor sports vehicles

Asia Pacific

  

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   Design, development and evaluation of portions of vehicles that are exclusively sold in Australia and Asia

Toyota Technical Center Asia Pacific Australia PTY, Ltd.

   Design of portions of vehicles that are exclusively sold in Australia and Asia

The success of Toyota’s research and development activities is a key element of Toyota’s strategy. The effectiveness of Toyota’s research and development activities is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota’s control. These factors include the introduction of innovations by Toyota’s competitors that may reduce the value of Toyota’s initiatives and Toyota’s ability to convert its research and development into commercially successful technologies and products.

 

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Components and Parts, Raw Materials and Sources of Supply

Toyota purchases parts, components, raw materials, equipment and other multiple from several competing suppliers located around the world. Toyota works closely with its suppliers to purchase most favorably. Toyota believes that this policy encourages technological innovation, cost reduction and other measures to strengthen its vehicle competitiveness. No single supplier accounted for more than 5% of Toyota’s consolidated purchases of raw materials, parts and equipment during fiscal 2010, except for Denso Corporation, an affiliate of Toyota, which supplied approximately 10% of Toyota’s purchases during fiscal 2010. Toyota plans to continue purchases based on the same principle and does not anticipate any difficulty in obtaining stable supplies in the foreseeable future.

Because Toyota had more than 50 overseas operations in 26 countries and regions as of March 31, 2010, procurement of parts and components are being carried out not only locally in the country of the production site but also from third-countries, and the distribution network has become increasingly more complex. In order to realize timely and efficient distribution at the same time as keeping total costs at a minimum, Toyota is promoting efforts to optimize each stage of the supply-chain. To this end, Toyota has developed a standardized system of global distribution and is supporting the operation of the system at each production base. The use of the global distribution system aims at implementing parts procurement that meets changes in vehicle production in a timely manner. These varying efforts, combined together, have led to maximized customer satisfaction, as well as to building a good working relationship with Toyota’s suppliers.

The market price of some raw materials such as steel has again shown an upward tendency. Toyota is continuously promoting cost reduction efforts, such as reducing the amount of raw materials it uses.

Toyota’s ability to continue to obtain supplies in an efficient manner is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota’s control. These factors include the ability of its suppliers to provide a continued source of supplies and the effect on Toyota of competition by other users in obtaining the supplies.

Intellectual Property

Toyota holds numerous Japanese and foreign patents, trademark, design patents and some utility model registrations. It also has a number of applications pending for Japanese and foreign patents. While Toyota considers all of its intellectual property to be important, it does not consider any one or group of patents, trademarks, design patents or utility model registrations to be so important that their expiration or termination would materially affect Toyota’s business.

Capital Expenditures and Divestitures

Set forth below is a chart of Toyota’s principal capital expenditures between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2010, the approximate total costs of such activity, as well as the location and method of financing of such activity, presented on a “by subsidiary” basis and as reported in Toyota’s annual Japanese securities report filed with the director of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau.

 

Description of Activity

   Total Cost
(billions of yen)
  

Location

  

Method of
Financing

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Toyota Motor Corporation  

  

 

1,029.9

  

 

Japan

   Internal funds, proceeds from issuance of bonds, etc.

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.  

   124.2    Japan    Internal funds

 

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Description of Activity

   Total Cost
(billions of yen)
  

Location

  

Method of
Financing

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Hino Motors, Ltd.  

   106.8    Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.  

   88.3    Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Panasonic EV Energy Co., Ltd.*  

   84.9    Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.  

   79.1    Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Toyota Motor Hokkaido, Inc.  

   38.9    Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.  

   29.9    Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Central Motor Co., Ltd.  

   24.5    Japan    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.  

   226.7    Canada    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.  

   119.7    United States    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.  

   72.7    United States    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA  

   71.1    Belgium    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.  

   53.3    Thailand    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.  

   43.8    United Kingdom    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, Ltd.  

   24.0    Australia    Internal funds

Investment primarily in leased automobiles by
Toyota Motor Credit Corporation  

   2,577.0    United States    Internal funds and borrowings

 

* Panasonic EV Energy Co., Ltd. has changed its name to Primearth EV Enegy Co., Ltd. on June 2, 2010

 

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Set forth below is information with respect to Toyota’s material plans to construct, expand or improve its facilities between April 2010 and March 2011, presented on a “by subsidiary” basis and as reported in Toyota’s annual Japanese securities report filed with the director of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau.

 

Description of Activity

   Total Cost
(billions of yen)
 

Location

  

Method of
Financing

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Corporation  

   209.4   Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd.  

   54.2   India    Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.  

   34.5   United States    Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc.  

   30.0   United States    Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Hino Motors, Ltd.  

   28.3   Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.  

   25.0   Japan    Internal funds

Set forth below is additional information with respect to Toyota’s material plans to construct, expand or improve its facilities, presented on a “by facility” basis.

Mississippi Plant. In June 2010, Toyota announced that it will commence production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (“TMMMS”), its new Mississippi plant, in fall of 2011. The construction of TMMMS was announced in February 2007. In December 2008, Toyota postponed the commencement of production; however, with the June 2010 announcement, Toyota will resume the construction of TMMMS. TMMMS is expected to produce the Corolla with an annual production capacity of 150 thousand units. Production of the Corolla will be launched at TMMMS in order to move production of the Corolla for the North American market, a part of which had been moved to Japan in April 2010, back to the United States as quickly as possible.

Tohoku Region Plant. In April 2008, Toyota decided to build an engine plant in Kurokawa, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. However, the commencement of production at this plant, which was initially expected to occur at the end of 2010, has been postponed. Toyota will determine the timing for commencement of production in consideration of fluctuations in demand.

Second India Plant. In April 2008, Toyota decided to construct a second vehicle plant in India. This plant is expected to produce the newly designed compact vehicle, Etios. The plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of 70 thousand units and to constitute a substantial portion of the expected investment in manufacturing facilities by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. The plant is expected to commence production in late 2010.

China Changchun Plant. Toyota decided to construct a second vehicle plant in Changchun, and in October 2008 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new plant. Toyota subsequently postponed construction due to the economic crisis, but in April 2010, decided to recommence construction in light of China’s economic recovery. This plant is expected to produce the Corolla with an annual production capacity of 100 thousand units. The plant is expected to commence production in late 2012.

Toyota does not collect information on the amount of expenditures already paid for each plant under construction because Toyota believes that it is difficult and it would require unreasonable effort or expense to identify and categorize each expenditure item with reasonable accuracy as past and future expenditures. Toyota’s construction projects consist of numerous expenditures, each of which is continuously being adjusted and incurred in variable and constantly changing amounts as part of the overall work-in-progress.

 

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Seasonality

Toyota has historically experienced slight seasonal fluctuations in unit sales. Generally, Toyota’s unit sales levels are highest in March. In fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2010, Toyota’s unit sales levels were highest in March of each year, with approximately 10% to 11% of annual unit sales generated during that month, and for each of the remaining months, its unit sales have generated approximately 6% to 9% of its annual unit sales. Fiscal 2009 was an exception, as the rapid contraction of automotive markets had a greater impact on sales than seasonal fluctuations.

Legal Proceedings

Product Recalls

From time-to-time, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns in its vehicles. In November 2009, Toyota announced a safety campaign in North America for certain models of Toyota and Lexus vehicles related to floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals, and later expanded it to include additional models. In January 2010, Toyota announced a recall in North America for certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking and slow-to-return accelerator pedals. Also in January 2010, Toyota recalled in Europe and China certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking accelerator pedals. In February 2010, Toyota announced a worldwide recall related to the software program that controls the antilock braking system (ABS) in certain vehicles models including the Prius. Set forth below is a description of the various claims, lawsuits and government investigations against Toyota in the United States relating to recalls and other safety measures.

Class Action Litigation

There are approximately 200 putative class actions that have been filed since November 2009 alleging that certain Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles contain defects that lead to unintended acceleration. Many of the putative class actions allege that malfunctions involving the floor mats and accelerator pedals do not cover the full scope of possible defects related to unintended acceleration. Rather, they allege that Electronic Throttle Control-intelligent (ETCS-i) is the true cause and that Toyota has failed to inform consumers despite its awareness of the problem. In general, these cases seek recovery for the alleged diminution in value of the vehicles, injunctive and other relief. In April 2010, the approximately 190 federal cases were consolidated for most purposes into a single multi-district litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In addition, around half of the approximately 125 individual product liability personal injury cases relating to unintended acceleration pending against Toyota have been consolidated into the federal class action suit. (The remaining individual product liability personal injury cases relating to unintended acceleration remain pending in various state courts in the United States.) This consolidated federal class action suit is in its very early stages and currently activity centers around case organization and scheduling.

Additionally, there are approximately ten putative class actions in various state courts, including California. The claims are similar to the class actions in federal court. One of the putative California class actions was filed by the Orange County District Attorney and, among other things, seeks statutory penalties alleging that Toyota sold and marketed defective vehicles and that consumers have been harmed as a result of diminution in value of their vehicles.

Beginning in February 2010, Toyota has also been sued in nine putative class actions in federal and state courts alleging defects in the braking systems in various hybrid vehicles that causes the vehicles to fail to stop in a timely manner when driving in certain road conditions. The plaintiffs claim that while a remedy for this braking issue has been implemented on vehicles in production since January 2010 and has been offered to current owners of certain of the vehicles, that owners and lessees of all of the vehicles should recover for diminution in the value of the vehicles. They also seek injunctions ordering Toyota to repair the vehicles and to take other actions, punitive damages and other relief.

 

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From February through April 2010, Toyota has also been sued in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in six putative shareholder class actions on behalf of investors in Toyota American Depository Shares and common stock, and in a putative bondholder class action. The complaints of these securities class action lawsuits allege that defendants made statements that were false or misleading in that they failed to disclose problems with, or the causes of, sudden unintended acceleration in a number of vehicle models. Plaintiffs seek monetary damages in an amount to be proven at trial, interest and attorneys’ fees and costs.

On May 21, 2010, a shareholder derivative action was filed against certain officers and directors of Toyota in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The complaint alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty as well as wasted corporate assets and unjustly enriched themselves, with respect to and as a result of their handling of design defects in Toyota vehicles, alleging facts similar to those alleged in the securities class actions. The plaintiff seeks to recover on behalf of Toyota amounts spent by Toyota as a result of the defendants’ alleged mishandling of the problem of unintended acceleration and of the alleged failure to make accurate and timely public disclosure.

Toyota believes that it has meritorious defenses to all of the cases and will vigorously defend against them.

Government Investigations

In February 2010, Toyota received a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and a voluntary request and subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The subpoenas and the voluntary request primarily request documents related to unintended acceleration and certain financial records. This is a coordinated investigation and has included interviews of Toyota and non-Toyota witnesses, as well as production of documents. On June 23, 2010, Toyota received a voluntary request and subpoena from the SEC that primarily requested production of documents related to the steering relay rod.

During the first quarter of calendar year 2010, Toyota received three formal inquires from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) related to the recalls related to floor mat entrapment and sticking accelerator pedals. The first two, TQ10-001 and TQ10-002, address the timing of the announcement of the recalls related to floor mat entrapment and sticking accelerator pedals, respectively. The third, RQ10-003, addresses the scope of the recalls and unintended acceleration generally. On April 19, 2010, Toyota and the Department of Transportation announced a settlement resolving TQ10-002 pursuant to which Toyota paid $16.4 million to the U.S. Treasury. Toyota denied the allegations that it violated the Motor Vehicle Safety Act or its implementing regulations but agreed to the settlement to avoid a protracted dispute and possible litigation. TQ10-001 is still pending, and on June 4, Toyota filed its final response to RQ10-003.

On May 10, 2010, NHTSA notified Toyota that it had also opened a Timeliness Query regarding the 2005 recall of certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a possible issue with the steering relay rod.

Toyota has also received subpoenas and formal and informal requests from various states’ attorneys general and certain local governmental agencies regarding various recalls, the facts underlying its recent recalls and customer handling related to those recalls.

Toyota is cooperating with the government agencies in their investigations, which generally are on-going.

The recalls and other safety measures described above have led to a number of claims, lawsuits and government investigations against Toyota in the United States as set forth in the preceding paragraphs. Amounts accrued as of March 31, 2010 related to these legal proceedings and governmental investigations are not material to Toyota’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flow. Toyota cannot currently estimate its potential liability, damages or range of potential loss, if any, beyond the amounts accrued; however, the resolution of these matters could have an adverse effect on Toyota’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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United States Antitrust Proceedings

In February 2003, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Nissan and BMW and their U.S. and Canadian sales and marketing subsidiaries, the National Automobile Dealers Association and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association were named as defendants in purported nationwide class actions on behalf of all purchasers of new motor vehicles in the United States since January 1, 2001. 26 similar actions were filed in federal district courts in California, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Additionally, 56 parallel class actions were filed in state courts in California, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, New Jersey and Nebraska on behalf of the same purchasers in these states. As of April 1, 2005, actions filed in federal district courts were consolidated in Maine and actions filed in the state courts of California and New Jersey were also consolidated.

The nearly identical complaints allege that the defendants violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by conspiring among themselves and with their dealers to prevent the sale to United States citizens of vehicles produced for the Canadian market. The complaints allege that new vehicle prices in Canada are 10% to 30% lower than those in the United States and that preventing the sale of these vehicles to United States citizens resulted in United States consumers paying excessive prices for the same type of vehicles. The complaints seek permanent injunctions against the alleged antitrust violations and treble damages in an unspecified amount. In March 2004, the federal district court of Maine (i) dismissed claims against certain Canadian companies, including Toyota Canada, Inc., for lack of personal jurisdiction but denied or deferred to dismiss claims against certain other Canadian companies, and (ii) dismissed the claim for damages based on the Sherman Antitrust Act but did not bar the plaintiffs from seeking injunctive relief against the alleged antitrust violations. The plaintiffs have submitted an amended complaint adding a claim for damages based on state antitrust laws and Toyota has responded to the plaintiffs’ discovery requests. Toyota believes that its actions have been lawful. In the interest of quickly resolving these legal actions, however, Toyota entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs at the end of February 2006. The settlement agreement is pending the approval of the federal district court, and immediately upon approval the plaintiffs will, in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, withdraw all pending actions against Toyota in the federal district court as well as all state courts and all related actions will be closed.

Other Proceedings

Toyota has various other legal actions, other governmental proceedings and other claims pending against it, including other product liability claims in the United States. Although the claimants in some of these actions seek potentially substantial damages, Toyota cannot currently estimate its potential liability, damages or range of potential loss, if any, beyond the amounts accrued, with respect to these claims. However, based upon information currently available to Toyota, Toyota believes that its losses from these matters, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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4.C ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

As of March 31, 2010, Toyota Motor Corporation had 279 Japanese subsidiaries and 243 overseas subsidiaries. The following table sets forth for each of Toyota Motor Corporation’s principal subsidiaries, the country of incorporation and the percentage ownership and the voting interest held by Toyota Motor Corporation.

 

Name of Subsidiary

   Country of
Incorporation
   Percentage
Ownership
Interest
   Percentage
Voting
Interest

Toyota Financial Services Corporation  

   Japan    100.00    100.00

Hino Motors, Ltd.  

   Japan    50.21    50.66

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.  

   Japan    100.00    100.00

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.  

   Japan    51.35    51.66

Toyota Finance Corporation  

   Japan    100.00    100.00

Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.  

   Japan    56.28    56.66

Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.  

   Japan    50.47    50.83

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc.  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.  

   United States    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.  

   Canada    100.00    100.00

Toyota Credit Canada Inc.  

   Canada    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA  

   Belgium    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S.  

   France    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Italia S.p.A.  

   Italy    100.00    100.00

Toyota Kreditbank GmbH  

   Germany    100.00    100.00

Toyota Deutschland GmbH  

   Germany    100.00    100.00

Toyota France S.A.S.  

   France    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V.  

   Netherlands    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.  

   United Kingdom    100.00    100.00

Toyota (GB) PLC  

   United Kingdom    100.00    100.00

OOO “TOYOTA MOTOR”  

   Russia    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.  

   China    100.00    100.00

P.T. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia  

   Indonesia    95.00    95.00

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.  

   Singapore    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.  

   Thailand    86.43    86.43

Toyota Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  

   Thailand    79.17    79.17

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Ltd.  

   Thailand    100.00    100.00

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.  

   Australia    100.00    100.00

Toyota Finance Australia Ltd.  

   Australia    100.00    100.00

Toyota do Brasil Ltda.  

   Brazil    100.00    100.00

Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.  

   South Africa    100.00    100.00

4.D PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

As of March 31, 2010, Toyota and its affiliates produce automobiles and related components through more than 50 manufacturing organizations in 26 countries and regions around the world. The facilities are located principally in Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Czech Republic, Thailand, China, Taiwan, South Africa, Australia, Argentina and Brazil.

 

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In addition to its manufacturing facilities, Toyota’s properties include sales offices and other sales facilities in major cities, repair service facilities, and research and development facilities.

The following table sets forth information, as of March 31, 2010, with respect to Toyota’s principal facilities and organizations, all of which are owned by Toyota Motor Corporation or its subsidiaries. However, small portions, all under approximately 20%, of some facilities are on leased premises.

 

Facility or Subsidiary Name

 

Location

  Floor Space
(thousand
square

meters)
 

Principal
Products or
Functions

Japan

     

Toyota Head Office and Technical Center

  Toyota City, Aichi Pref.   1,380   Research and Development

Tahara Plant

  Tahara City, Aichi Pref.   1,180   Automobiles

Motomachi Plant

  Toyota City, Aichi Pref.   990   Automobiles

Takaoka Plant

  Toyota City, Aichi Pref.   730   Automobiles

Tsutsumi Plant

  Toyota City, Aichi Pref.   620   Automobiles

Kamigo Plant

  Toyota City, Aichi Pref.   570   Automobile parts

Honsha Plant

  Toyota City, Aichi Pref.   490   Automobiles

Kinu-ura Plant

  Hekinan City, Aichi Pref.   400   Automobile parts

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center

  Susono City, Shizuoka Pref.   310   Research and Development

Nagoya Office

  Nagoya City, Aichi Pref.   50   Office

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

  Ikeda City, Osaka, etc.   1,030   Automobiles

Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.

  Kariya City, Aichi Pref., etc.   1,000   Automobiles

Hino Motors, Ltd.

  Hino City, Tokyo, etc.   960   Automobiles

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.

  Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Pref., etc.   700   Automobiles

Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.

  Susono City, Shizuoka Pref., etc.   400   Automobiles

Outside Japan

     

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

  Samut Prakan, Thailand   2,490   Automobiles

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

  California, U.S.A.   880   Sales facilities

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Canada, Inc.

  Ontario, Canada   450   Automobiles

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.

  Indiana, U.S.A.   370   Automobiles

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, Ltd.

  Victoria, Australia   230   Automobiles

Toyota is constantly engaged in upgrading, modernizing and revamping the operations of its manufacturing facilities, based on its assessment of market needs and prospects. To respond flexibly to fluctuations in demand in each of its production operations throughout the world, Toyota continuously reviews and implements appropriate production measures such as revising takt time and adjusting days of operation. As a result, Toyota believes it would require unreasonable effort to track the exact productive capacity and the extent of utilization of each of its manufacturing facilities with a reasonable degree of accuracy.

As of March 31, 2010, property, plant and equipment having a net book value of approximately ¥82,866 million was pledged as collateral securing indebtedness incurred by Toyota Motor Corporation’s consolidated subsidiaries. Toyota believes that there does not exist any material environmental issues that may affect the company’s utilization of its assets.

Toyota considers all its principal manufacturing facilities and other significant properties to be in good condition and adequate to meet the needs of its operations.

See “— Business Overview — Capital Expenditures and Divestitures” for a description of Toyota’s material plans to construct, expand or improve facilities.

 

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ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

5.A OPERATING RESULTS

All financial information discussed in this section is derived from Toyota’s consolidated financial statements that appear elsewhere in this annual report. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Overview

The business segments of Toyota include automotive operations, financial services operations and all other operations. Automotive operations are Toyota’s most significant business segment, accounting for 89% of Toyota’s total revenues before the elimination of intersegment revenues for fiscal 2010. Toyota’s primary markets based on vehicle unit sales for fiscal 2010 were: Japan (30%), North America (29%), Europe (12%) and Asia (14%). During fiscal 2010, as a result of announcements of recalls and other safety measures for several models of vehicles in several countries, the number of recalls and other safety measures increased. These recalls and other safety measures have impacted the financial results of the automotive and financial services operations and led to a number of claims, lawsuits and government investigations. As a result of the foregoing, the fiscal 2010 operating results of the automotive operations were principally affected by factors including but not limited to the accrued costs related to the recalls and other safety measures announced in fiscal 2010, a temporary decrease in sales mainly in North America and additional costs resulting from a change in the estimation model of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures. In fiscal 2010, Toyota has employed an estimation model for recalls and other safety measures which takes into account Toyota’s historical experience and individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures to accrue recall costs at the time of vehicle sale. In addition, as a result of the above, the fiscal 2010 operating results of the financial services operations were principally affected by the evaluation for credit losses and residual value losses at March 31, 2010. Not all of the impacts described above are financially significant or are able to be precisely measured. Toyota has included in the following discussion and analysis, where relevant, significant impacts of these items.

Automotive Market Environment

The worldwide automotive market is highly competitive and volatile. The demand for automobiles is affected by a number of factors including social, political and general economic conditions; introduction of new vehicles and technologies; and costs incurred by customers to purchase and operate vehicles. These factors can cause consumer demand to vary substantially in different geographic markets and for different types of automobiles.

The automotive industry generally experienced difficult market conditions during fiscal 2010 due to changes in market demand resulting from a shift in consumer preference towards small and low-price vehicles, despite the continuous growth in China, India and other emerging countries and the effects of government stimulus packages in developed countries.

 

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The following table sets forth Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales by geographic market based on location of customers for the past three fiscal years.

 

     (Thousands of Units)
     Year Ended March 31,
             2008                    2009                    2010        

Japan

   2,188    1,945    2,163

North America

   2,958    2,212    2,098

Europe

   1,284    1,062    858

Asia

   956    905    979

Other*

   1,527    1,443    1,139
              

Overseas total

   6,725    5,622    5,074
              

Total

   8,913    7,567    7,237
              

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.

During fiscal 2009, Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales in Japan decreased due to weak market conditions as compared to the prior fiscal year. During fiscal 2010, sales in Japan increased as compared to the prior fiscal year reflecting frequent introduction of new products and sales efforts of domestic dealers on the sales of new products. In fiscal 2010, Toyota and Lexus brands’ market share excluding mini-vehicles was 48.2%, and Toyota’s market share (including Daihatsu and Hino brands) including mini-vehicles was 44.3%, and both market shares represented record highs. Overseas vehicle unit sales decreased during fiscal 2009 and 2010, each compared to the prior fiscal year. During fiscal 2009, overseas vehicle unit sales decreased, particularly in North America and Europe, where the contraction of automotive markets was especially pronounced. During fiscal 2010, total overseas vehicle unit sales decreased, particularly in Europe, despite an increase in Asia.

Toyota’s share of total vehicle unit sales in each market is influenced by the quality, safety, reliability, price, design, performance, economy and utility of Toyota’s vehicles compared with those offered by other manufacturers. The timely introduction of new or redesigned vehicles is also an important factor in satisfying customer needs. Toyota’s ability to satisfy changing customer preferences can affect its revenues and earnings significantly.

The profitability of Toyota’s automotive operations is affected by many factors. These factors include:

 

   

vehicle unit sales volumes,

 

   

the mix of vehicle models and options sold,

 

   

the level of parts and service sales,

 

   

the levels of price discounts and other sales incentives and marketing costs,

 

   

the cost of customer warranty claims and other customer satisfaction actions,

 

   

the cost of research and development and other fixed costs,

 

   

the prices of raw materials,

 

   

the ability to control costs,

 

   

the efficient use of production capacity, and

 

   

changes in the value of the Japanese yen and other currencies in which Toyota does business.

Changes in laws, regulations, policies and other governmental actions can also materially impact the profitability of Toyota’s automotive operations. These laws, regulations and policies include those attributed to

 

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environmental matters and vehicle safety, fuel economy and emissions that can add significantly to the cost of vehicles. The European Union has enforced a directive that requires manufacturers to be financially responsible for taking back end-of-life vehicles and to take measures to ensure that adequate used vehicle disposal facilities are established and those hazardous materials and recyclable parts are removed from vehicles prior to scrapping. Please see “Legislation Regarding End-of-Life Vehicles” “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Governmental Regulation, Environmental and Safety Standards” and note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for a more detailed discussion of these laws, regulations and policies.

Many governments also regulate local content, impose tariffs and other trade barriers, and enact price or exchange controls that can limit an automaker’s operations and can make the repatriation of profits unpredictable. Changes in these laws, regulations, policies and other governmental actions may affect the production, licensing, distribution or sale of Toyota’s products, cost of products or applicable tax rates. Toyota is currently one of the defendants in purported national class actions alleging violations of the U.S. Sherman Antitrust Act. Toyota believes that its actions have been lawful. In order to avoid a protracted dispute, however, Toyota entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs at the end of February 2006. The settlement agreement is pending the approval of the federal district court, and immediately upon approval the plaintiffs will, in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, withdraw all pending actions against Toyota in the federal district court as well as all state courts and all related actions will be closed. From time-to-time, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns in its vehicles. In November 2009, Toyota announced a safety campaign in North America for certain models of Toyota and Lexus vehicles related to floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals, and later expanded it to include additional models. In January 2010, Toyota announced a recall in North America for certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking and slow-to-return accelerator pedals. Also in January 2010, Toyota recalled in Europe and China certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking accelerator pedals. In February 2010, Toyota announced a worldwide recall related to the software program that controls the antilock braking system (ABS) in certain vehicles models including the Prius. The recalls and other safety measures described above have led to a number of claims, lawsuits and government investigations against Toyota in the United States. For a more detailed description of these claims, lawsuits and government investigations, see note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.

The worldwide automotive industry is in a period of global competition which may continue for the foreseeable future, and in general the competitive environment in which Toyota operates is likely to intensify. Toyota believes it has the resources, strategies and technologies in place to compete effectively in the industry as an independent company for the foreseeable future.

Financial Services Operations

The worldwide automobile financial services industry has become highly competitive due to the contraction of automotive markets. As competition increases, margins on financing transactions may decrease and market share may also decline as customers obtain financing for Toyota vehicles from alternative sources.

Toyota’s financial services operations mainly include loans and leasing programs for customers and dealers. Toyota believes that its ability to provide financing to its customers is an important value added service. Therefore, Toyota has expanded its network of finance subsidiaries in order to offer financial services in many countries.

Toyota’s competitors for retail financing and retail leasing include commercial banks, credit unions and other finance companies. Meanwhile, commercial banks and other captive automobile finance companies also compete against Toyota’s wholesale financing activities.

Toyota reasonably estimated and recorded allowance for credit losses and residual value losses. This estimation includes the unfavorable impact of the recalls and other safety measures announced in fiscal 2010.

 

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Toyota’s financial assets decreased during fiscal 2010 primarily due to the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

The following table provides information regarding Toyota’s finance receivables and operating leases as of March 31, 2009 and 2010.

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31,  
     2009     2010  

Finance Receivables

    

Retail

   ¥ 6,655,404      ¥ 6,810,144   

Finance leases

     1,108,408        1,232,508   

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     2,322,721        2,403,239   
                
     10,086,533        10,445,891   

Deferred origination costs

     104,521        109,747   

Unearned income

     (405,171     (482,983

Allowance for credit losses

    

Retail

     (157,359     (148,503

Finance leases

     (7,776     (36,917

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     (73,797     (47,059
                
     (238,932     (232,479
                

Total finance receivables, net

     9,546,951        9,840,176   

Less – Current portion

     (3,891,406     (4,209,496
                

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   ¥ 5,655,545      ¥ 5,630,680   
                

Operating Leases

    

Vehicles

   ¥ 2,729,713      ¥ 2,516,948   

Equipment

     107,168        96,300   
                
     2,836,881        2,613,248   

Less – Accumulated depreciation

     (795,767     (791,169
                

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   ¥ 2,041,114      ¥ 1,822,079   
                

Toyota’s finance receivables are subject to collectability risks. These risks include consumer and dealer insolvencies and insufficient collateral values (less costs to sell) to realize the full carrying values of these receivables. See discussion in the Critical Accounting Estimates section regarding “Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Credit Losses” and note 11 to the consolidated financial statements regarding the allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses.

Toyota continues to originate leases to finance new Toyota vehicles. These leasing activities are subject to residual value risk. Residual value losses could be incurred when the lessee of a vehicle does not exercise the option to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease term. See discussion in the Critical Accounting Estimates section regarding “Investment in Operating Leases” and note 2 to the consolidated financial statements regarding the allowance for residual value losses.

Toyota primarily enters into interest rate swap agreements and cross currency interest rate swap agreements to convert its fixed-rate debt to variable-rate functional currency debt. A portion of the derivative instruments are entered into to hedge interest rate risk from an economic perspective and are not designated to specific assets or liabilities on Toyota’s consolidated balance sheet and accordingly, unrealized gains or losses related to derivatives that are not designated are recognized currently in operations. See discussion in the Critical Accounting Estimates section regarding “Derivatives and Other Contracts at Fair Value”, further discussion in the Market Risk Disclosures section and note 20 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Funding costs can affect the profitability of Toyota’s financial services operations. Funding costs are affected by a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota’s control. These factors include general economic conditions, prevailing interest rates and Toyota’s financial strength. Funding costs decreased during fiscal 2009 and 2010, mainly as a result of lower interest rates.

Toyota launched its credit card business in Japan at the beginning of fiscal 2002. As of March 31, 2009, Toyota had 7.1 million cardholders, an increase of 0.5 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2010, Toyota had 7.7 million cardholders, an increase of 0.6 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2009. The credit card receivables at March 31, 2009 decreased by ¥1.1 billion from March 31, 2008 to ¥224.6 billion. The credit card receivables at March 31, 2010 increased by ¥30.8 billion from March 31, 2009 to ¥255.4 billion.

Other Business Operations

Toyota’s other business operations consist of housing, including the manufacture and sale of prefabricated homes; information technology related businesses, including information technology and telecommunications, intelligent transport systems, GAZOO and other.

Toyota does not expect its other business operations to materially contribute to Toyota’s consolidated results of operations.

Currency Fluctuations

Toyota is affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition to the Japanese yen, Toyota is principally exposed to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar and the euro and, to a lesser extent, the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar and the British pound. Toyota’s consolidated financial statements, which are presented in Japanese yen, are affected by foreign currency exchange fluctuations through both translation risk and transaction risk.

Translation risk is the risk that Toyota’s consolidated financial statements for a particular period or for a particular date will be affected by changes in the prevailing exchange rates of the currencies in those countries in which Toyota does business compared with the Japanese yen. Even though the fluctuations of currency exchange rates to the Japanese yen can be substantial, and, therefore, significantly impact comparisons with prior periods and among the various geographic markets, the translation risk is a reporting consideration and does not reflect Toyota’s underlying results of operations. Toyota does not hedge against translation risk.

Transaction risk is the risk that the currency structure of Toyota’s costs and liabilities will deviate from the currency structure of sales proceeds and assets. Transaction risk relates primarily to sales proceeds from Toyota’s non-domestic operations from vehicles produced in Japan.

Toyota believes that the location of its production facilities in different parts of the world has significantly reduced the level of transaction risk. As part of its globalization strategy, Toyota has continued to localize production by constructing production facilities in the major markets in which it sells its vehicles. In calendar 2008 and 2009, Toyota produced 64.1% and 64.5% of Toyota’s non-domestic sales outside Japan, respectively. In North America, 57.4% and 60.0% of vehicles sold in calendar 2008 and 2009 respectively were produced locally. In Europe, 60.9% and 57.0% of vehicles sold in calendar 2008 and 2009 respectively were produced locally. Localizing production enables Toyota to locally purchase many of the supplies and resources used in the production process, which allows for a better match of local currency revenues with local currency expenses.

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fluctuations, which in some years can be significant. See notes 20 and 21 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the extent of Toyota’s use of derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risks.

Generally, a weakening of the Japanese yen against other currencies has a positive effect on Toyota’s revenues, operating income and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation. A strengthening of the Japanese yen against other currencies has the opposite effect. In fiscal 2009 and 2010, the Japanese yen was on average and at the end of the fiscal year stronger against the U.S. dollar and the euro in comparison to the prior fiscal year. See further discussion in the Market Risk Disclosures section regarding “Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk”.

During fiscal 2009 and 2010, the average exchange rate of the Japanese yen strengthened against the major currencies including the U.S. dollar and the euro compared to the average exchange rate of the prior fiscal year. The operating results excluding the impact of currency fluctuations described in the “Results of Operations — Fiscal 2010 Compared with Fiscal 2009” and the “Results of Operations — Fiscal 2009 Compared with Fiscal 2008,” show results of net revenues obtained by applying the Japanese yen’s average exchange rate in the previous fiscal year to the local currency-denominated net revenues for fiscal 2009 and 2010, respectively, as if the value of the Japanese yen had remained constant for the comparable periods. Results excluding the impact of currency fluctuations year-on-year are not on the same basis as Toyota’s consolidated financial statements and do not conform with U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, Toyota does not believe that these measures are a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. However, Toyota believes that such results excluding the impact of currency fluctuations year-on-year provide additional useful information to investors regarding the operating performance on a local currency basis.

Segmentation

Toyota’s most significant business segment is its automotive operations. Toyota carries out its automotive operations as a global competitor in the worldwide automotive market. Management allocates resources to, and assesses the performance of, its automotive operations as a single business segment on a worldwide basis. Toyota does not manage any subset of its automotive operations, such as domestic or overseas operations or parts, as separate management units.

The management of the automotive operations is aligned on a functional basis with managers having oversight responsibility for the major operating functions within the segment. Management assesses financial and non-financial data such as units of sale, units of production, market share information, vehicle model plans and plant location costs to allocate resources within the automotive operations.

Geographic Breakdown

The following table sets forth Toyota’s net revenues in each geographic market based on the country location of the parent company or the subsidiaries that transacted the sale with the external customer for the past three fiscal years.

 

     Yen in millions
     Year ended March 31,
     2008    2009    2010

Japan

   ¥ 8,418,620    ¥ 7,471,916    ¥ 7,314,813

North America

     9,248,950      6,097,676      5,583,228

Europe

     3,802,814      2,889,753      2,082,671

Asia

     2,790,987      2,450,412      2,431,648

Other*

     2,027,869      1,619,813      1,538,613

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

 

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Results of Operations — Fiscal 2010 Compared with Fiscal 2009

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,     2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009     2010     Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

        

Japan

   ¥ 12,186,737      ¥ 11,220,303      ¥ (966,434   (7.9 )% 

North America

     6,222,914        5,670,526        (552,388   (8.9

Europe

     3,013,128        2,147,049        (866,079   (28.7

Asia

     2,719,329        2,655,327        (64,002   (2.4

Other*

     1,882,900        1,673,861        (209,039   (11.1

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

     (5,495,438     (4,416,093     1,079,345      —     
                              

Total

     20,529,570        18,950,973        (1,578,597   (7.7

Operating income (loss):

        

Japan

     (237,531     (225,242     12,289      —     

North America

     (390,192     85,490        475,682      —     

Europe

     (143,233     (32,955     110,278      —     

Asia

     176,060        203,527        27,467      15.6   

Other*

     87,648        115,574        27,926      31.9   

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

     46,237        1,122        (45,115   (97.6
                              

Total

     (461,011     147,516        608,527      —     

Operating margin

     (2.2 )%      0.8     3.0  

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     (560,381     291,468        851,849      —     

Net margin from Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     (2.7 )%      1.5     4.2  

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     42,724        45,408        2,684      6.3   

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     (436,937     209,456        646,393      —     

Net margin attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     (2.1 )%      1.1     3.2  

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

Net Revenues

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2010 of ¥18,950.9 billion, a decrease of ¥1,578.6 billion, or 7.7%, compared with the prior year. This decrease principally reflects the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥986.9 billion, the impact of decreased vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix of approximately ¥570.0 billion, partially offset by the increased parts sales of ¥34.9 billion during fiscal 2010. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues would have been approximately ¥19,937.8 billion during fiscal 2010, a 2.9% decrease compared with the prior year. The automotive market expanded by 10.0% in Japan compared to the prior fiscal year due to the government stimulus packages. However, other automotive markets contracted significantly such as 22.0% in North America and 13.7% in Europe compared to the prior calendar year due to the continuous market downturn. Affected by this downturn, Toyota’s vehicle unit sales decreased to 7,237 thousand vehicles, or by 4.4%, compared to the prior fiscal year.

 

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Toyota’s net revenues by product category in each business with external customer is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Vehicles

   ¥ 15,635,490    ¥ 14,309,595    ¥ (1,325,895   (8.5 )% 

Parts and components for overseas production

     298,176      355,273      57,097      19.1   

Parts and components for after service

     1,575,316      1,543,941      (31,375   (2.0

Other

     1,041,519      978,499      (63,020   (6.1
                            

Total Automotive

     18,550,501      17,187,308      (1,363,193   (7.3

All Other

     623,219      537,421      (85,798   (13.8
                            

Total sales of products

     19,173,720      17,724,729      (1,448,991   (7.6

Financial services

     1,355,850      1,226,244      (129,606   (9.6
                            

Total

   ¥ 20,529,570    ¥ 18,950,973    ¥ (1,578,597   (7.7 )% 
                            

Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from sales of products, consisting of net revenues from automotive operations and all other operations, that decreased by 7.6% during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥17,724.7 billion, and net revenues from financial services operations that decreased by 9.6% during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,226.2 billion. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues from sales of products would have been ¥18,618.7 billion, a 2.9% decrease during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net revenues from sales of products is due primarily to a decrease in vehicle unit sales which resulted from the generally difficult market conditions in the automotive industry as a whole in fiscal 2010. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues from financial services operations would have been approximately ¥1,319.1 billion, a 2.7% decrease during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net revenues from financial services operations resulted primarily from unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and decrease in rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases.

Number of financing contracts by geographic region (at the end of the fiscal year 2009 and 2010) is as follows:

 

     Number of financing contracts in thousands  
    

      Year ended March 31,    

   2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount    Percentage  

Japan

   1,660    1,684    24    1.4

North America

   4,403    4,488    85    1.9   

Europe

   748    774    26    3.5   

Asia

   387    428    41    10.6   

Other*

   440    476    36    8.2   
                     

Total

   7,638    7,850    212    2.8
                     

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

Geographically, net revenues (before the elimination of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2010 decreased by 7.9% in Japan, 8.9% in North America, 28.7% in Europe, 2.4% in Asia and 11.1% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues in fiscal 2010 would have decreased by 7.9% in Japan, 1.2% in North America, 20.1% in Europe, 7.3% in Other and would have increased by 5.5% in Asia compared with the prior fiscal year.

 

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The following is a discussion of net revenues in each geographic market (before the elimination of intersegment revenues).

Japan

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount    Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,945    2,163    218    11.2

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 12,067,494    ¥ 11,095,044    ¥ (972,450   (8.1 )% 

Financial services

     119,243      125,259      6,016      5.0   
                            

Total

   ¥ 12,186,737    ¥ 11,220,303    ¥ (966,434   (7.9 )% 
                            

Supported by the government stimulus packages including the eco-car tax reduction and subsidy, Toyota’s domestic vehicle unit sales showed growth as compared to the prior fiscal year mainly within the environmentally-friendly and new vehicle markets, such as Prius and SAI. However, net revenues in Japan decreased reflecting the decrease in the number of exported vehicles for the overseas markets.

North America

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   2,212    2,098    (114   (5.2 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 5,226,426    ¥ 4,782,379    ¥ (444,047   (8.5 )% 

Financial services

     996,488      888,147      (108,341   (10.9
                            

Total

   ¥ 6,222,914    ¥ 5,670,526    ¥ (552,388   (8.9 )% 
                            

The market is recovering gradually from the downturn stemming from the financial crisis since the fall of 2008 and Toyota’s vehicle unit sales in the second half of fiscal 2010 increased year-on-year primarily due to the sales of new Sienna. However, net revenues in North America decreased primarily as a result of the substantial decline in vehicle unit sales caused by the downturn in the market during the first half of fiscal 2010, fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the effects of the recalls and other safety measures.

 

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Europe

 

     Thousands of units  
          Year ended March 31,      2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,062    858    (204   (19.2 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 2,911,234    ¥ 2,065,768    ¥ (845,466   (29.0 )% 

Financial services

     101,894      81,281      (20,613   (20.2
                            

Total

   ¥ 3,013,128    ¥ 2,147,049    ¥ (866,079   (28.7 )% 
                            

Although Toyota’s vehicle unit sales in some European countries increased compared with the prior fiscal year benefiting from various government stimulus packages, net revenues in Europe overall decreased primarily due to the decrease in vehicle unit sales which resulted from the downturn in the market and fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Asia

 

     Thousands of units  
         Year ended March 31,     2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount    Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   905    979    74    8.3

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 2,676,939    ¥ 2,612,595    ¥ (64,344   (2.4 )% 

Financial services

     42,390      42,732      342      0.8   
                            

Total

   ¥ 2,719,329    ¥ 2,655,327    ¥ (64,002   (2.4 )% 
                            

Although Toyota’s vehicle unit sales increased, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia, compared with the prior fiscal year due primarily to various government stimulus packages, net revenues in Asia decreased due primarily to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥212.9 billion, net revenues would have increased by ¥148.6 billion.

Other

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,443    1,139    (304   (21.1 )% 

 

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     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 1,779,089    ¥ 1,571,846    ¥ (207,243   (11.6 )% 

Financial services

     103,811      102,015      (1,796   (1.7
                            

Total

   ¥ 1,882,900    ¥ 1,673,861    ¥ (209,039   (11.1 )% 
                            

Net revenues in Other decreased due to the decrease in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales compared to the prior fiscal year as a result of a downturn in the markets in Central and South America, Oceania, Africa, and all other regions.

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009    2010    Amount     Percentage  

Operating costs and expenses

          

Cost of products sold

   ¥ 17,468,416    ¥ 15,971,496    ¥ (1,496,920   (8.6 )% 

Cost of financing operations

     987,384      712,301      (275,083   (27.9

Selling, general and administrative

     2,534,781      2,119,660      (415,121   (16.4
                            

Total

   ¥ 20,990,581    ¥ 18,803,457    ¥ (2,187,124   (10.4 )% 
                            

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in operating costs and expenses:

  

Effect of decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix

   ¥ (110,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (963,300

Effect of increase in parts sales

     11,200   

Effect of decrease in research and development expenses

     (178,700

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts

     (946,324
        

Total

   ¥ (2,187,124
        

Operating costs and expenses decreased by ¥2,187.1 billion, or 10.4%, to ¥18,803.4 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted primarily from the ¥963.3 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the ¥946.3 billion of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts, the ¥178.7 billion decrease in research and development expenses, and the approximate ¥110.0 billion impact on costs of products attributable to the decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix, partially offset by the ¥11.2 billion impact on increase in parts sales. The cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts are partially offset by the ¥105.7 billion increase in costs resulting from a change in the estimation model of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures.

Cost Reduction Efforts

During fiscal 2010, continued cost reduction efforts reduced operating costs and expenses by approximately ¥520.0 billion. The cost reduction efforts include decreases in the prices of steel, precious metals, non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other production materials and parts. In fiscal 2010, the decline in raw materials prices and, continued cost reduction efforts, by working closely with suppliers, contributed to the improvement in earnings. These cost reduction efforts related to ongoing value engineering and value analysis activities, the use of common parts that result in a reduction of part types and other manufacturing initiatives designed to reduce the costs of vehicle production.

 

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Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold decreased by ¥1,496.9 billion, or 8.6%, to ¥15,971.5 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in cost of products sold for automotive operations is primarily attributed to the decrease in fixed costs including the decrease in research and development expenses, the cost reduction efforts, the decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix, and the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates partially offset by increases in parts sales. The decrease in fixed costs was due mainly to a decline in labor costs and research and development expenses as a result of profit improvement initiatives. The decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix were due to factors such as the substantial contraction of the automotive market caused by the financial crisis since the fall of 2008. The decrease in research and development expenses is attributable to reduced development costs realized as a result of Toyota’s more focused investment decisions for the future such as in environmental technologies, and effective management over research and development expenses spending.

Cost of Financing Operations

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in cost of financing operations:

  

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

   ¥ (83,500

Effect of changes in funding costs

     (70,000

Effect of increase in valuation gains on interest rate swaps stated at fair value

     (64,500

Effect of decrease in provision for residual value losses

     (50,000

Other

     (7,083
        

Total

   ¥ (275,083
        

Cost of financing operations decreased by ¥275.1 billion, or 27.9%, to ¥712.3 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year. The decrease resulted primarily from the ¥83.5 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the ¥70.0 billion favorable impact of changes in funding costs, the ¥64.5 billion recognition of valuation gains on interest rate swaps stated at fair value, and the ¥50.0 billion decrease in provision for residual value losses. The favorable impact of changes in funding costs is attributable to a decline in market interest rates. The decrease in provision for residual value losses is primarily attributable to the recovery of the used vehicles markets particularly in the United States and other effects, partially offset by the impact from the recalls and other safety measures.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥415.1 billion, or 16.4%, to ¥2,119.6 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease mainly reflects the ¥173.8 billion decrease for the financial services operations and the ¥84.9 billion decrease of marketing expense. The decrease in the financial services operations is primarily due to the ¥140.0 billion decrease in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs, which is attributable to the rise in the ratio of credit losses as a result of the economic downturn mainly in the United States in the prior fiscal year, partially offset by the impact from the recalls and other safety measures. The decrease in marketing expense is attributable to reduced marketing costs realized as a result of the profit improvement initiatives.

 

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Operating Income and Loss

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix and other operational factors

   ¥ (370,000

Effect of increase in parts sales

     23,700   

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (23,600

Effect of decrease in research and development expenses

     178,700   

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts

     799,727   
        

Total

   ¥ 608,527   
        

Toyota’s operating income increased by ¥608.5 billion to an operating income of ¥147.5 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year. This operating income was favorably impacted by the effects of a ¥799.7 billion cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts, the ¥178.7 billion decrease in research and development expenses, and the ¥23.7 billion increase in parts sales, partially offset by the ¥380.0 billion decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix. The cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts are partially offset by the ¥105.7 billion increase in costs resulting from a change in the estimation model of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures.

During fiscal 2010, operating income (before the elimination of intersegment profits), increased by ¥475.6 billion in North America, increased by ¥27.5 billion, or 15.6%, in Asia, and increased by ¥27.9 billion, or 31.9% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. During fiscal 2010, operating loss (before the elimination of intersegment profits) decreased by ¥12.3 billion in Japan and decreased by ¥110.3 billion in Europe compared with the prior fiscal year.

The following is a discussion of operating income and loss in each geographic market.

Japan

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales in the export markets and other operational factors

   ¥ (325,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts

     337,289   
        

Total

   ¥ 12,289   
        

The decrease in operating losses in Japan was mainly due to the cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts in the automotive operations segment, partially offset by the ¥330.0 billion impact of decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in the export markets. The decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in the export markets are attributable to the difficult market conditions particularly in North America and Europe.

 

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North America

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors

   ¥ (30,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (4,100

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts

     509,782   
        

Total

   ¥ 475,682   
        

The increase in operating income in North America was due mainly to the ¥200.0 billion decreases in the provision for credit losses, net charge-offs and provision for residual value losses of sales finance subsidiaries in the United States, which are included in “Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts”, partially offset by the ¥40.0 billion impact of decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales and the ¥4.1 billion impact of the fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in North America are attributable to the substantial decline in vehicle unit sales of commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles due to the downturn in the market in the first half of fiscal year 2010.

Europe

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors

   ¥ (60,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     4,900   

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts

     165,378   
        

Total

   ¥ 110,278   
        

The decrease in operating loss in Europe was mainly due to the ¥155.3 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts in the automotive operations segment and the ¥4.9 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, partially offset by the ¥60.0 billion reduction of both production volume and vehicle unit sales. The decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in Europe was attributable to the decline in vehicle unit sales in the overall European market compared to the prior fiscal year despite sales growth in some of the countries that benefited from government stimulus packages.

Asia

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010 v. 2009 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of increase in production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors

   ¥ 20,000   

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (16,200

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts

     23,667   
        

Total

   ¥ 27,467   
        

 

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The increase in operating income in Asia was mainly due to the ¥20.0 billion impact of increase in production volume and vehicle unit sales and the ¥18.6 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts in the automotive operations segment, partially offset by the ¥16.2 billion impact of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates. The increase in production volume and vehicle unit sales in Asia was primarily attributable to the recovery of Asian automotive markets, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia, benefiting from the government stimulus packages.

Other Income and Expenses

Interest and dividend income decreased by ¥60.2 billion, or 43.5%, to ¥78.2 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year mainly due to a decrease in interest income reflecting decreases in market interest rates.

Interest expense decreased by ¥13.5 billion, or 28.7%, to ¥33.4 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Foreign exchange gains, net increased by ¥70.0 billion to ¥68.2 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. Foreign exchange gains and losses include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated sales translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value of the sales amounts settled during the year, including those settled using forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

Other income, net increased by ¥220.0 billion to ¥30.9 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was mainly due to the recognition of impairment losses on available-for sale securities in the prior fiscal year.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes increased by ¥149.1 billion to ¥92.6 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year primarily due to the increase in income before income taxes. The effective tax rate was 31.8%, which was lower than the statutory tax rate in Japan. This was primarily due to the increase in income before income taxes of overseas subsidiaries whose statutory tax rates were lower than the statutory tax rate in Japan.

Net Income and Loss attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest increased by ¥59.0 billion to ¥34.8 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year. This increase was mainly due to an increase in net income attributable to the shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2010 increased by ¥2.7 billion, or 6.3%, to ¥45.4 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due to an increase in net income attributable to the shareholders of affiliated companies.

Net Income and Loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation increased by ¥646.4 billion to ¥209.4 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Other comprehensive income increased by ¥1,127.4 billion to ¥260.9 billion for fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase resulted primarily from unrealized holding gains on securities in fiscal 2010 of ¥176.4 billion compared with losses of ¥293.1 billion in the prior fiscal year, and from favorable foreign

 

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currency translation adjustments of ¥9.8 billion in fiscal 2010 compared with losses of ¥381.3 billion in the prior fiscal year. The increase in unrealized holding gains on securities was mainly due to the recognition of impairment losses on available-for sale securities in the prior fiscal year.

Segment Information

The following is a discussion of results of operations for each of Toyota’s operating segments. The amounts presented are prior to intersegment elimination.

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,     2010 v. 2009 Change  
     2009     2010     Amount     Percentage  

Automotive:

        

Net revenues

   ¥ 18,564,723      ¥ 17,197,428      ¥ (1,367,295   (7.4 )% 

Operating income (loss)

     (394,876     (86,370     308,506      —     

Financial Services:

        

Net revenues

     1,377,548        1,245,407        (132,141   (9.6

Operating income (loss)

     (71,947     246,927        318,874      —     

All Other:

        

Net revenues

     1,184,947        947,615        (237,332   (20.0

Operating income (loss)

     9,913        (8,860     (18,773   —     

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount:

        

Net revenues

     (597,648     (439,477     158,171      —     

Operating income (loss)

     (4,101     (4,181     (80   —     

Automotive Operations Segment

The automotive operations segment is Toyota’s largest operating segment by net revenues. Net revenues for the automotive segment decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥1,367.3 billion, or 7.4%, compared with the prior year to ¥17,197.4 billion. The decrease was primarily due to fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥886.5 billion and decreased vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix of approximately ¥570.0 billion, partially offset by increased parts sales of ¥34.9 billion.

Operating loss from the automotive operations decreased by ¥308.5 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year to an operating loss of ¥86.3 billion. This decrease in operating loss was primarily due to cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs of ¥990.0 billion, and increase in parts sales, partially offset by a ¥380.0 billion decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix.

The decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix was due primarily to a decrease in vehicle unit sales which resulted from the generally difficult market conditions in the automotive industry during fiscal 2010. The decrease in fixed costs was due mainly to the decline in labor costs and research and development expenses as a result of profit improvement initiatives, partially offset by ¥105.7 billion increase in costs resulting from a change in the estimation model of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures.

Financial Services Operations Segment

Net revenues for the financial services operations decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥132.1 billion, or 9.6%, compared to the prior year to ¥1,245.4 billion. This decrease was primarily due to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥93.3 billion. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues for its financial services operations would have been approximately ¥1,338.7 billion during fiscal 2010, a 2.8% decrease compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net revenues eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes resulted primarily from a decrease in rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases.

 

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Operating income from financial services operations increased by ¥318.9 billion to ¥246.9 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year. This increase was primarily due to the ¥140.0 billion decrease in provision for credit losses, net charge-offs, the ¥64.5 billion of the recognition of valuation gains on interest rate swaps stated at fair value, and the ¥50.0 billion decrease in provision for residual value losses.

The decrease in provision for credit losses, net charge-offs is primarily attributable to the increase in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs in the United States primarily due to the rise in the ratio of credit losses as a result of the economic downturn in the prior fiscal year, partially offset by the impact from the recalls and other safety measures. The decrease in provision for residual value losses is primarily attributable to the recovery in the used vehicle market, partially offset by the impact from the recalls and other safety measures.

Ratio of credit loss experience in the United States is as follows:

 

     Year ended March 31,  
     2009     2010  

Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross earning assets:

    

Finance receivables

   1.54   1.15

Operating lease

   0.86      0.63   
            

Total

   1.37   1.03
            

All Other Operations Segment

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations segment decreased by ¥237.3 billion, or 20.0%, to ¥947.6 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year.

Operating income from Toyota’s other operations segment decreased by ¥18.8 billion, to operating loss of ¥8.9 billion during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior year.

 

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Results of Operations — Fiscal 2009 Compared with Fiscal 2008

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,     2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008     2009     Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

        

Japan

   ¥ 15,315,812      ¥ 12,186,737      ¥ (3,129,075   (20.4 )% 

North America

     9,423,258        6,222,914        (3,200,344   (34.0

Europe

     3,993,434        3,013,128        (980,306   (24.5

Asia

     3,120,826        2,719,329        (401,497   (12.9

Other*

     2,294,137        1,882,900        (411,237   (17.9

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

     (7,858,227     (5,495,438     2,362,789      —     
                              

Total

     26,289,240        20,529,570        (5,759,670   (21.9

Operating income (loss):

        

Japan

     1,440,286        (237,531     (1,677,817   —     

North America

     305,352        (390,192     (695,544   —     

Europe

     141,571        (143,233     (284,804   —     

Asia

     256,356        176,060        (80,296   (31.3

Other*

     143,978        87,648        (56,330   (39.1

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

     (17,168     46,237        63,405      —     
                              

Total

     2,270,375        (461,011     (2,731,386   —     

Operating margin

     8.6     (2.2 )%      (10.8 )%    —     

Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     2,437,222        (560,381     (2,997,603   —     

Net margin from Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     9.3     (2.7 )%      (12.0 )%   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     270,114        42,724        (227,390   (84.2

Net income (loss)

     1,717,879        (436,937     (2,154,816   —     

Net margin

     6.5     (2.1 )%      (8.6 )%   

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

Net Revenues

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2009 of ¥20,529.5 billion, a decrease of ¥5,759.7 billion, or 21.9%, compared with the prior year. This decrease principally reflects the impact of decreased vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix of ¥3,400.0 billion, the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥2,031.2 billion, and decreased parts sales of ¥128.6 billion during fiscal 2009. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues would have been approximately ¥22,560.7 billion during fiscal 2009, a 14.2% decrease compared with the prior fiscal year. As a result of the downturn in the global economy stemming from the financial crisis since the fall of 2008, the automotive market contracted by 15.6% in Japan compared to the prior fiscal year, and by 15.8 % in North America and 8.2% in Europe compared to the prior calendar year, respectively. Affected by this downturn, Toyota’s vehicle unit sales decreased to 7,567 thousand vehicles, or by 15.1%, compared to the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net revenues was also due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and changes in the market demand resulting from a shift in consumer preference towards small vehicles and low-price vehicles.

 

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Toyota’s net revenues by product category in each business to external customer is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Vehicles

   ¥ 20,723,588    ¥ 15,635,490    ¥ (5,088,098   (24.6 )% 

Parts and components for overseas production

     342,244      298,176      (44,068   (12.9

Parts and components for after service

     1,785,684      1,575,316      (210,368   (11.8

Other

     1,308,738      1,041,519      (267,219   (20.4
                            

Total Automotive

     24,160,254      18,550,501      (5,609,753   (23.2

All Other

     660,256      623,219      (37,037   (5.6
                            

Total sales of products

     24,820,510      19,173,720      (5,646,790   (22.8

Financial services

     1,468,730      1,355,850      (112,880   (7.7
                            

Total

   ¥ 26,289,240    ¥ 20,529,570    ¥ (5,759,670   (21.9 )% 
                            

Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from sales of products, consisting of net revenues from automotive operations and all other operations, which decreased by 22.8% during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥19,173.7 billion, and net revenues from financial services operations, which decreased by 7.7% during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,355.8 billion. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues from sales of products would have been approximately ¥21,011.3 billion, a 15.3% decrease during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net revenues from sales of products is primarily attributable to a substantial contraction of the automotive market caused by a rapid deterioration of the world economy following the financial crisis since the fall of 2008, as well as changes in market demand resulting from a shift in consumer preference towards small vehicles and low-price vehicles. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues from financial services operations would have been approximately ¥1,549.4 billion, a 5.5% increase during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior year. The increase in net revenues from financial services operations is primarily attributable to the increase in volume of financings as a result of an increase in market share primarily of the finance subsidiary in North America.

Number of financing contracts by geographic region (at the end of the fiscal year 2008 and 2009) is as follows:

 

     Number of financing contracts in thousands  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
         2008            2009            Amount            Percentage      

Japan

   1,614    1,660    46    2.9

North America

   4,241    4,403    162    3.8   

Europe

   709    748    39    5.5   

Asia

   357    387    30    8.4   

Other*

   413    440    27    6.5   
                     

Total

   7,334    7,638    304    4.1
                     

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

Geographically, net revenues (before the elimination of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2009 decreased by 20.4% in Japan, 34.0% in North America, 24.5% in Europe, 12.9% in Asia and 17.9% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues in fiscal 2009 would have decreased by 20.4% in Japan, 25.0% in North America, 14.1% in Europe, 1.1% in Other and 0.5% in Asia compared with the prior fiscal year.

 

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The following is a discussion of net revenues in each geographic market (before the elimination of intersegment revenues).

Japan

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   2,188    1,945    (243   (11.1 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 15,183,262    ¥ 12,067,494    ¥ (3,115,768   (20.5 )% 

Financial services

     132,550      119,243      (13,307   (10.0
                            

Total

   ¥ 15,315,812    ¥ 12,186,737    ¥ (3,129,075   (20.4 )% 
                            

Although Toyota enjoyed strong sales of new car models such as the Alphard and the Vellfire amid the downturn in the real economy and increased domestic competition, net revenues in Japan decreased primarily due to lower vehicle unit sales compared to the prior fiscal year as a result of difficult market conditions. Net revenues in Japan decreased also due to shift in consumer preference towards compact and subcompact cars influenced by decreased consumer spending and heightened environmental awareness.

North America

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2009 v. 2008 Change  
         2008        2009    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   2,958    2,212    (746   (25.2 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥   8,339,887    ¥   5,226,426    ¥ (3,113,461   (37.3 )% 

Financial services

     1,083,371      996,488      (86,883   (8.0
                            

Total

   ¥ 9,423,258    ¥ 6,222,914    ¥ (3,200,344   (34.0 )% 
                            

Net revenues in North America decreased primarily due to the substantial decrease in vehicle unit sales as a result of the downturn in the market stemming from the financial crisis since the fall of 2008. In particular, the decline in vehicle unit sales is attributable to the decline in vehicle unit sales of commercial vehicles as a result of the surge in prices of crude oil in the first half of fiscal 2009, a shift in consumer preference towards small vehicles and fuel-efficient vehicles, and a rapid decline in vehicle unit sales of passenger vehicles as a result of the financial crisis in the second half of fiscal 2009. Although net revenues from financing operations decreased, net revenues from financing operations increased by ¥54.3 billion excluding the ¥141.1 billion impact of fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rate, which is attributable to the increase in the volume of financings as a result of an increase in market share primarily of the finance subsidiary in North America.

 

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Europe

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2009 v. 2008 Change  
         2008        2009    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,284    1,062    (222   (17.3 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥   3,878,677    ¥   2,911,234    ¥    (967,443   (24.9 )% 

Financial services

     114,757      101,894      (12,863   (11.2
                            

Total

   ¥ 3,993,434    ¥ 3,013,128    ¥ (980,306   (24.5 )% 
                            

Although Toyota enjoyed strong sales of compact cars and environmentally-friendly cars such as the Aygo and the Prius, net revenues in Europe decreased due to lower vehicle unit sales compared to the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net revenues was also due to the fiscal year falling between periods of full model changes.

Asia

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2009 v. 2008 Change  
         2008        2009    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

      956       905      (51   (5.4 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥   3,082,832    ¥   2,676,939    ¥    (405,893   (13.2 )% 

Financial services

     37,994      42,390      4,396      11.6   
                            

Total

   ¥ 3,120,826    ¥ 2,719,329    ¥ (401,497   (12.9 )% 
                            

Although the sales of models such as the Avanza and the Innova increased, net revenues in Asia decreased due to a decrease in vehicle unit sales compared to the prior fiscal year as a result of the deterioration of the world economy stemming from the subprime mortgage crisis in the fall of 2008.

Other

 

     Thousands of units  
           Year ended March 31,        2009 v. 2008 Change  
         2008        2009    Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,527    1,443      (84   (5.5 )% 

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥   2,186,817    ¥   1,779,089    ¥    (407,728   (18.6 )% 

Financial services

     107,320      103,811      (3,509   (3.3
                            

Total

   ¥ 2,294,137    ¥ 1,882,900    ¥ (411,237   (17.9 )% 
                            

 

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Net revenues in Other decreased due to the decrease in vehicle unit sales compared to the prior fiscal year as a result of a downturn in the markets.

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,    2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008    2009    Amount     Percentage  

Operating costs and expenses

          

Cost of products sold

   ¥ 20,452,338    ¥ 17,468,416    ¥ (2,983,922   (14.6 )% 

Cost of financing operations

     1,068,015      987,384      (80,631   (7.5

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     2,498,512      2,534,781      36,269      1.5   
                            

Total

   ¥ 24,018,865    ¥ 20,990,581    ¥ (3,028,284   (12.6 )% 
                            

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in operating costs and expenses:

  

Effect of decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix

   ¥ (2,100,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (2,062,100

Effect of decrease in parts sales

     (64,400

Effect of decrease in research and development expenses

     (54,800

Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects

     1,253,016   
        

Total

   ¥ (3,028,284
        

Operating costs and expenses decreased by ¥3,028.3 billion, or 12.6%, to ¥20,990.5 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted primarily from the approximate ¥2,100 billion impact on costs of products attributable to the decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix, the ¥2,062.1 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, ¥64.4 billion decreased costs corresponding to the decrease in parts sales, and the ¥54.8 billion decrease in research and development expenses, partially offset by the ¥1,253.0 billion increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects.

Cost Reduction Efforts

Cost reduction efforts were offset by increases in the prices of steel, precious metals, non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other production materials and parts. Although the prices of raw materials such as steel remained high through fiscal 2009 as a result of market conditions, cost reduction efforts, by working closely with suppliers, absorbed the impact of the market price increase. These cost reduction efforts related to ongoing value engineering and value analysis activities, the use of common parts that result in a reduction of part types and other manufacturing initiatives designed to reduce the costs of vehicle production.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold decreased by ¥2,984.0 billion, or 14.6%, to ¥17,468.4 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in cost of products sold for automotive operations is primarily attributed to the decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix, the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the impact of the decrease in parts sales, and the decrease in research and development expenses, partially offset by increases in expenses. The impact of decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix reflected such factors as the substantial contraction of the automotive market caused by a rapid deterioration of the world economy following the financial crisis since the fall of 2008, as well as changes in the market structure resulting from a shift in consumer preference towards small vehicles and low-price vehicles.

 

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The decrease in research and development expenses is attributable to reduced development costs realized as a result of efforts to improve earnings by improving development efficiency. This decrease in research and development expenses was achieved while maintaining a focus on the development of environmentally conscious technologies including hybrid and fuel-cell technology, and the developments in advanced technologies relating to collision safety and vehicle stability controls to further build up competitive strength in the future. The increase in expenses is attributable to the inefficiency from decreased operational activity, increase in inventory reserve for the lower of cost or market, and the incurrence of product-quality related expenses in the first half of fiscal 2009.

Cost of Financing Operations

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in cost of financing operations:

  

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

   ¥ (206,400

Effect of increase in provision for residual value losses

     70,000   

Effect of increase in valuation losses on interest rate swaps stated at fair value

     12,200   

Other

     43,569   
        

Total

   ¥ (80,631
        

Cost of financing operations decreased by ¥80.6 billion, or 7.5%, to ¥987.4 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease resulted primarily from the ¥206.4 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, partially offset by the ¥70.0 billion increase in provision for residual value losses and the ¥12.2 billion increase in valuation losses on interest rate swaps stated at fair value. The increase in provision for residual value losses is primarily attributable to the increase in provision for residual value losses of operating lease vehicles resulting from the decrease in the prices of used vehicles, particularly of large vehicles with low fuel economy due to the economic downturn. The increase in valuation losses on interest rate swaps stated at fair value is attributable to the valuation losses on floating to fixed interest rate swaps that are not designated as hedges due to the decline in market interest rates.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥36.2 billion, or 1.5%, to ¥2,534.7 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase mainly reflects the ¥119.4 billion increase for the financial services operations, partially offset by the ¥95.2 billion decrease of marketing expense which is attributable to reduced marketing costs realized as a result of efforts to improve earnings. The increase in the financial services operations is primarily due to the ¥170.0 billion increase in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs, which is attributable to the rise in the ratio of credit losses as a result of the economic downturn mainly in the United States.

Operating Income and Loss

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix and other operational factors

   ¥ (1,480,000

Effect of decrease in parts sales

     (17,300

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     30,900   

Effect of decrease in research and development expenses

     54,800   

Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects

     (1,319,786
        

Total

   ¥ (2,731,386
        

 

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Toyota’s operating income decreased by ¥2,731.3 billion to an operating loss of ¥461.0 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was unfavorably affected by the ¥1,300.0 billion decrease in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix, the ¥1,319.7 billion increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects, and the ¥17.3 billion decrease in parts sales, partially offset by the ¥54.8 billion decrease in research and development expenses.

During fiscal 2009, operating income (before the elimination of intersegment profits) for significant geographic regions decreased by ¥1,677.8 billion in Japan, decreased by ¥695.5 billion in North America, decreased by ¥284.8 billion in Europe, decreased by ¥80.3 billion, or 31.3%, in Asia, and decreased by ¥56.3 billion, or 39.1% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year.

The following is a discussion of operating income and loss in each geographic market.

Japan

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales in the export markets and other operational factors

   ¥ (730,000

Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects

     (947,817
        

Total

   ¥ (1,677,817
        

The decrease in Japan was mainly due to the ¥700.0 billion impact of decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in the export markets, partially offset by the decrease in research and development expenses. The decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in the export markets are attributable to the difficult market conditions caused by the downturn in the real economy.

North America

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors

   ¥ (580,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     52,700   

Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects

     (168,244
        

Total

   ¥ (695,544
        

The decrease in North America was mainly due to the ¥400.0 billion impact of decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales, the increases in the provision for credit losses, net charge-offs and provision for residual value losses in sales finance subsidiaries in the United States, which are included in “Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects”, partially offset by the ¥52.7 billion impact of the fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in North America are attributable to the rapid decline in vehicle unit sales of commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles due to the downturn in the market stemming from the financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

 

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Europe

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors

   ¥ (190,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     18,100   

Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects

     (112,904
        

Total

   ¥ (284,804
        

The decrease in Europe was mainly due to the ¥180.0 billion impact of decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales, partially offset by the ¥18.1 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The decreases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in Europe was attributable to the significant decline in vehicle unit sales in western Europe compared to the prior fiscal year as a result of the rapid market contraction due to the financial crisis in the fall of 2008. The decreases are also attributable to the fiscal year falling between periods of full model changes.

Asia

 

     Yen in millions  
     2009 v. 2008 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors

   ¥ —     

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (24,400

Effect of increase in cost reduction, expenses and other effects

     (55,896
        

Total

   ¥ (80,296
        

The decrease in Asia was mainly due to the ¥24.4 billion impact of the fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The decrease in production volume and vehicle unit sales in Asia was primarily attributable to the sales decline in the market compared to the prior fiscal year following the financial crisis in the majority of Asian countries including Thailand.

Other

The decrease in Other was primarily due to the decrease in vehicle unit sales.

Other Income and Expenses

Interest and dividend income decreased by ¥27.3 billion, or 16.4%, to ¥138.4 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year mainly due to a decrease in interest income from marketable securities.

Interest expense increased by ¥0.8 billion, or 1.7%, to ¥46.9 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Foreign exchange gains, net decreased by ¥11.0 billion to a loss of ¥1.8 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. Foreign exchange gains and losses include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated sales translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value of the sales amounts settled during the fiscal year, including those settled using forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

 

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Other income, net decreased by ¥227.2 billion to a loss of ¥189.1 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was mainly due to the recognition of impairment losses on available-for sale securities.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes decreased by ¥968.0 billion to a tax benefit of ¥56.5 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year primarily due to the decrease in income before income taxes. The effective tax rate was 10.1%, which was lower than its statutory tax rate in Japan primarily due to a recognition of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets at domestic and overseas subsidiaries.

Net Income and Loss attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

Net income and loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest decreased by ¥102.2 billion to a loss of ¥24.2 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was mainly due to a decrease in net income attributable to the shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2009 decreased by ¥227.4 billion, or 84.2%, to ¥42.7 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due to a decrease in net income attributable to the shareholders of affiliated companies.

Net Income and Loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation decreased by ¥2,154.8 billion to a loss of ¥437.0 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Other comprehensive losses decreased by ¥76.0 billion to losses of ¥866.5 billion for fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease in losses resulted primarily from favorable foreign currency translation adjustments in fiscal 2009 to losses of ¥381.3 billion compared with losses of ¥461.1 billion in the prior fiscal year, and a decrease in unrealized holding losses on securities in fiscal 2009 to ¥293.1 billion compared with ¥347.8 billion in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in unrealized holding losses on securities was mainly due to the recognition of impairment losses on available-for sale securities.

Segment Information

The following is a discussion of results of operations for each of Toyota’s operating segments. The amounts presented are prior to intersegment elimination.

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,     2009 v. 2008 Change  
     2008     2009     Amount     Percentage  

Automotive:

        

Net revenues

   ¥ 24,177,306      ¥ 18,564,723      ¥ (5,612,583   (23.2 )% 

Operating income (loss)

     2,171,905        (394,876     (2,566,781   —     

Financial Services:

        

Net revenues

     1,498,354        1,377,548        (120,806   (8.1

Operating income (loss)

     86,494        (71,947     (158,441   —     

All Other:

        

Net revenues

     1,346,955        1,184,947        (162,008   (12.0

Operating income (loss)

     33,080        9,913        (23,167   (70.0

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount:

        

Net revenues

     (733,375     (597,648     135,727      —     

Operating income (loss)

     (21,104     (4,101     17,003      —     

 

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Automotive Operations Segment

The automotive operations segment is Toyota’s largest operating segment by net revenues. Net revenues for the automotive segment decreased during fiscal 2009 by ¥5,612.6 billion, or 23.2%, compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥18,564.7 billion. The decrease was primarily due to decreased vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix of approximately ¥3,400.0 billion, fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥1,833.8 billion and decreased parts sales during fiscal 2009.

Operating income from the automotive operations decreased by ¥2,566.7 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior year to an operating loss of ¥394.8 billion. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix of ¥1,300.0 billion, the increase in expenses of ¥491.3 billion, and the decrease in parts sales, partially offset by the decrease in research and development expenses.

The decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix reflected such factors as a substantial contraction of the automotive market caused by a rapid deterioration of the world economy following the financial crisis since the fall of 2008, as well as changes in the market structure resulting from a shift in consumer preference towards small vehicles and low-price vehicles. The increase in expenses is attributable to the inefficiency from decreased operational activity, increase in inventory reserve for the lower of cost or market, and the incurrence of product-quality related expenses in the first half of fiscal 2009.

Financial Services Operations Segment

Net revenues for the financial services operations decreased during fiscal 2009 by ¥120.8 billion, or 8.1%, compared to the prior fiscal year to ¥1,377.5 billion. This decrease was primarily due to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥195.0 billion, which was partially offset by a higher volume of financing of ¥95.0 billion. Eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues for its financial services operations would have been approximately ¥1,572.5 billion during fiscal 2009, a 5.0% increase compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase in net revenues from financial services operations, eliminating the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, is primarily attributable to the increase in volume of financings as a result of an increase in market share primarily of the finance subsidiary in North America.

Operating income from financial services operations decreased by ¥158.5 billion to an operating loss of ¥72.0 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was primarily due to the ¥170.0 billion increase in provision for credit losses, net charge-offs and the ¥70.0 billion increase in provision for residual value losses, and the ¥12.2 billion increase in valuation losses on interest rate swaps stated at fair value in sales finance subsidiaries primarily in the United States.

The increase in provision for credit losses, net charge-offs is primarily attributable to the increase in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs in the United States due to the rise in the ratio of credit losses as a result of the economic downturn.

The increase in provision for residual value losses is primarily attributable to the decrease in the prices of used vehicles, particularly of large vehicles with low fuel economy, as a result of the economic downturn. The increase in valuation losses on interest rate swaps stated at fair value is attributable to the valuation losses on floating to fixed interest rate swaps that are not designated as hedges due to the decline in market interest rates.

Ratio of credit loss experience in the United States is as follows:

 

     Year ended March 31,  
     2008     2009  

Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross earning assets:

    

Finance receivables

   1.08   1.54

Operating lease

   0.40      0.86   
            

Total

   0.91   1.37
            

 

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All Other Operations Segment

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations segment decreased by ¥162.0 billion, or 12.0%, to ¥1,184.9 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Operating income from Toyota’s other operations segment decreased by ¥23.1 billion, or 70.0%, to ¥9.9 billion during fiscal 2009 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Related Party Transactions

Toyota does not have any significant related party transactions other than transactions with affiliated companies in the ordinary course of business. See note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Legislation Regarding End-of-Life Vehicles

In October 2000, the European Union enforced a directive that requires member states to promulgate regulations implementing the following:

 

   

manufacturers shall bear all or a significant part of the costs for taking back end-of-life vehicles put on the market after July 1, 2002 and dismantling and recycling those vehicles. Beginning January 1, 2007, this requirement will also be applicable to vehicles put on the market before July 1, 2002;

 

   

manufacturers may not use certain hazardous materials in vehicles sold after July 2003;

 

   

vehicles type-approved and put on the market after December 15, 2008 shall be re-usable and/or recyclable to a minimum of 85% by weight per vehicle and shall be re-usable and/or recoverable to a minimum of 95% by weight per vehicle; and

 

   

end-of-life vehicles must meet actual re-use of 80% and re-use as material or energy of 85%, respectively, of vehicle weight by 2006, rising to 85% and 95%, respectively, by 2015.

See note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the United States

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of transfers and servicing. This guidance eliminates the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, and for interim period within the fiscal year. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of consolidation. This guidance changes how a company determines when a variable interest entity should be consolidated. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, and for interim period within the fiscal year. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The consolidated financial statements of Toyota are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Toyota believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgments, estimates and assumptions:

 

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Product Warranty

Toyota generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. Product warranties are provided for specific periods of time and/or usage of the product and vary depending upon the nature of the product, the geographic location of the sale and other factors. All product warranties are consistent with commercial practices. Toyota includes a provision for estimated product warranty costs as a component of cost of sales at the time the related sale is recognized. The accrued warranty costs represent management’s best estimate at the time of sale of the total costs that Toyota will incur to repair or replace product parts that fail while still under warranty. The amount of accrued estimated warranty costs is primarily based on historical experience of product failures as well as current information on repair costs. The amount of warranty costs accrued also contains an estimate of warranty claim recoveries to be received from suppliers. The foregoing evaluations are inherently uncertain, as they require material estimates and some products’ warranties extend for several years. Consequently, actual warranty costs may differ from the estimated amounts and could require additional warranty provisions. If these factors require a significant increase in Toyota’s accrued estimated warranty costs, it would negatively affect future operating results of the automotive operations.

Toyota accrues for costs of recalls and other safety measures based on management’s estimates when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Prior to the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, amounts were accrued based on individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures. During the fourth quarter of this consolidated fiscal year, as a result of significant changes in facts and circumstances, Toyota has employed an estimation model, to accrue at the time of vehicle sale, an amount that represents management’s best estimate of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures. The estimation model for recalls and other safety measures takes into account Toyota’s historical experience and individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures. This change resulted from Toyota’s most recent experience with recalls and other safety measures, changes in the operating processes such as the establishment of the Special Committee for Global Quality to address quality-related matters, as well as the broadening of the number of vehicles subject to recalls and other safety measures. Consequently, actual costs of recalls and other safety measures may differ from the estimated amounts.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Credit Losses

Natures of estimates and assumptions

Sales financing and finance lease receivables consist of retail installment sales contracts secured by passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Collectability risks include consumer and dealer insolvencies and insufficient collateral values (less costs to sell) to realize the full carrying values of these receivables. As a matter of policy, Toyota maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses representing management’s estimate of the amount of asset impairment in the portfolios of finance, trade and other receivables. Toyota determines the allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses based on a systematic, ongoing review and evaluation performed as part of the credit-risk evaluation process, historical loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolios, current economic events and conditions, the estimated fair value, adequacy of collateral and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently judgmental and requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received, which may be susceptible to significant change. Although management considers the allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses to be adequate based on information currently available, additional provisions may be necessary due to (i) changes in management estimates and assumptions about asset impairments, (ii) information that indicates changes in expected future cash flows, or (iii) changes in economic and other events and conditions. To the extent that sales incentives remain an integral part of sales promotion with the effect of reducing new vehicle prices, resale prices of used vehicles and, correspondingly, the collateral value of Toyota’s sales financing and finance lease receivables could experience further downward pressure. If these factors require a significant increase in Toyota’s allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, it could negatively affect future operating results of the financial services operations. The level of credit losses, which has a greater impact on Toyota’s results of operations, is influenced primarily by two factors: frequency of occurrence and severity of loss. For evaluation

 

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purposes, exposures to credit loss are segmented into the two primary categories of “consumer” and “dealer”. Toyota’s consumer portfolio consists of smaller balances that are homogenous retail finance receivables and lease earning assets. The dealer portfolio consists of wholesale and other dealer financing receivables. The overall allowance for credit losses is evaluated at least quarterly, considering a variety of assumptions and factors to determine whether reserves are considered adequate to cover probable losses.

Sensitivity analysis

The level of credit losses, which could significantly impact Toyota’s results of operations, is influenced primarily by two factors: frequency of occurrence and severity of loss. The overall allowance for credit losses is evaluated at least quarterly, considering a variety of assumptions and factors to determine whether reserves are considered adequate to cover probable losses. The following table illustrates the effect of an assumed change in expected severity of loss, which Toyota believes is one of the key critical estimates for determining the allowance for credit losses, assuming all other assumptions are held consistent. The table below represents the impact on the allowance for credit losses in Toyota’s financial services operations as any change impacts most significantly on the financial services operations.

 

     Yen in millions
     Effect on the allowance
for credit losses
as of March 31, 2010

10 percent increase in expected severity of loss

   ¥ 14,421

Investment in Operating Leases

Natures of estimates and assumptions

Vehicles on operating leases, where Toyota is the lessor, are valued at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method to their estimated residual values. Toyota utilizes industry published information and its own historical experience to determine estimated residual values for these vehicles. Toyota evaluates the recoverability of the carrying values of its leased vehicles for impairment when there are indications of declines in residual values, and if impaired, Toyota recognizes an allowance for its residual values. In addition, to the extent that sales incentives remain an integral part of sales promotion with the effect of reducing new vehicle prices, resale prices of used vehicles and, correspondingly, the fair value of Toyota’s leased vehicles could be subject to downward pressure. If resale prices of used vehicles decline, future operating results of the financial services operations are likely to be adversely affected by incremental charges to reduce estimated residual values. Throughout the life of the lease, management performs periodic evaluations of estimated end-of-term market values to determine whether estimates used in the determination of the contractual residual value are still considered reasonable. Factors affecting the estimated residual value at lease maturity include, but are not limited to, new vehicle incentive programs, new vehicle pricing, used vehicle supply, projected vehicle return rates, and projected loss severity. The vehicle return rate represents the number of leased vehicles returned at contract maturity and sold by Toyota during the period as a percentage of the number of lease contracts that, as of their origination dates, were scheduled to mature in the same period. A higher rate of vehicle returns exposes Toyota to higher potential losses incurred at lease termination. Severity of loss is the extent to which the end-of-term market value of a lease is less than its carrying value at lease end.

 

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Sensitivity analysis

The following table illustrates the effect of an assumed change in the vehicle return rate, which Toyota believes is one of the critical estimates, in determining the residual value losses, holding all other assumptions constant. The following table represents the impact on the residual value losses in Toyota’s financial services operations as those changes have a significant impact on financing operations.

 

     Yen in millions
     Effect on the residual value losses
over the remaining terms

of the operating leases
on and after April 1, 2010

1 percent increase in vehicle return rate

   ¥ 2,047

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Toyota periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets held and used and assets to be disposed of, including intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. This review is performed using estimates of future cash flows. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Management believes that the estimates of future cash flows and fair values are reasonable. However, changes in estimates of such cash flows and fair values would affect the evaluations and negatively affect future operating results of the automotive operations.

Pension Costs and Obligations

Natures of estimates and assumptions

Pension costs and obligations are dependent on assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include discount rates, benefits earned, interest costs, expected rate of return on plan assets, mortality rates and other factors. Actual results that differ from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and, therefore, generally affect recognized expense in future periods. While management believes that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect Toyota’s pension costs and obligations.

The two most critical assumptions impacting the calculation of pension costs and obligations are the discount rates and the expected rates of returns on plan assets. Toyota determines the discount rates mainly based on the rates of high quality fixed income bonds or fixed income governmental bonds currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the defined benefit pension plans. Toyota determines the expected rates of return for pension assets after considering several applicable factors including, the composition of plan assets held, assumed risks of asset management, historical results of the returns on plan assets, Toyota’s principal policy for plan asset management, and forecasted market conditions. A weighted-average discount rate of 2.8% and a weighted-average expected rate of return on plan assets of 3.6% are the results of assumptions used for the various pension plans in calculating Toyota’s consolidated pension costs for fiscal 2010. Also, a weighted-average discount rate of 2.8% is the result of assumption used for the various pension plans in calculating Toyota’s consolidated pension obligations for fiscal 2010.

 

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Sensitivity analysis

The following table illustrates the effects of assumed changes in weighted-average discount rate and the weighted-average expected rate of return on plan assets, which Toyota believes are critical estimates in determining pension costs and obligations, assuming all other assumptions are consistent.

 

     Yen in millions  
     Effect on pre-tax income
for the year ended
March 31, 2011
    Effect on PBO
as of March 31, 2010
 

Discount rates

    

0.5% decrease

   ¥ (10,057 )   ¥ 127,971   

0.5% increase

     9,603        (118,378 )

Expected rate of return on plan assets

    

0.5% decrease

   ¥ (5,895 )  

0.5% increase

     5,895     

Derivatives and Other Contracts at Fair Value

Toyota uses derivatives in the normal course of business to manage its exposure to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The accounting is complex and continues to evolve. In addition, there are significant judgments and estimates involved in the estimating of fair value in the absence of quoted market values. These estimates are based upon valuation methodologies deemed appropriate under the circumstances. However, the use of different assumptions may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

Marketable Securities and Investments in Affiliated Companies

Toyota’s accounting policy is to record a write-down of such investments to net realizable value when a decline in fair value below the carrying value is other-than-temporary. In determining if a decline in value is other-than-temporary, Toyota considers the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the carrying value, the financial condition and prospects of the company and Toyota’s ability and intent to retain its investment in the company for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Deferred Tax Assets

Toyota estimates whether future taxable income is sufficient at a particular tax-paying component and records valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized in the future periods. Actual taxable income may differ from the estimated amounts due to various assumptions used to estimate future taxable income. If additional valuation allowance is recorded due to lower actual taxable income than estimated amounts it would negatively affect future operating results.

Outlook

While Toyota expects that an economic recovery trend in China will prevail across the Asian markets and developed countries will see a gradual economic recovery in fiscal 2011, Toyota also believes there is a risk of a downturn in the world economy during fiscal 2011 resulting from credit contraction in financial markets, unemployment, increases in raw material prices, and other factors.

Toyota expects the automotive market to expand over the medium- to long-term particularly in resource-rich and emerging countries. Currently, the global competition in the automotive market has intensified, as shown in the fierce competition in the small and low-price vehicles markets, and the advancement of new technologies and introduction of new products in response to growing environmental awareness. For purposes of this outlook

 

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discussion, Toyota is assuming an average exchange rate of ¥90 to the U.S. dollar and ¥125 to the euro. With the foregoing external factors in mind, Toyota expects that net revenues for fiscal 2011 will increase compared with fiscal 2010 as a result of an increase in vehicle unit sales. With respect to operating income, factors increasing operating income include cost reduction efforts, a decrease in depreciation and other efforts to decrease expenses. Toyota does not expect a significant increase in expenses related to recalls and other safety measures, compared with fiscal 2010. On the other hand, factors decreasing operating income include the assumed exchange rate of a stronger Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar in fiscal 2011 compared to the prior fiscal year as well as increases in selling expenses and incentives caused by strengthened sales promotion activities; which offset the factors increasing operating income. As a result, Toyota expects that operating income will increase in fiscal 2011 compared with fiscal 2010. Also, Toyota expects income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation will increase in fiscal 2011. Exchange rate fluctuations can materially affect Toyota’s operating results. In particular, a strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar can have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s operating results. Please see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Overview — Currency Fluctuations.” for further discussion.

The foregoing statements are forward-looking statements based upon Toyota’s management’s assumptions and beliefs regarding exchange rates, market demand for Toyota’s products, economic conditions and others. Please see “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements”. Toyota’s actual results of operations could vary significantly from those described above as a result of unanticipated changes in the factors described above or other factors, including those described in “Risk Factors”.

5.B LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Historically, Toyota has funded its capital expenditures and research and development activities primarily through cash generated by operations. In fiscal 2010, as in the prior fiscal year, Toyota funded cash partially through additional loans and issuance of notes, considering the future business climate as well as to ensure a sound financial base.

In fiscal 2011, Toyota expects to sufficiently fund its capital expenditures and research and development activities primarily through cash and cash equivalents on hand, and cash generated by operations. Toyota will use its funds for the development of environment technologies, maintenance and replacement of manufacturing facilities, and the introduction of new products. See “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Capital Expenditures and Divestitures” for information regarding Toyota’s material capital expenditures and divestitures for fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010, and information concerning Toyota’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures currently in progress.

Toyota funds its financing programs for customers and dealers, including loans and leasing programs, from both cash generated by operations and borrowings by its sales finance subsidiaries. Toyota seeks to expand its ability to raise funds locally in markets throughout the world by expanding its network of finance subsidiaries.

Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,558.5 billion for fiscal 2010, compared with ¥1,476.9 billion for the prior fiscal year. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities resulted primarily from a decrease in cash payment to suppliers attributable to the decrease in cost of products sold in the automotive operations, and cash payments for income taxes, partially offset by a decrease in cash collection received from sale of products due to a decrease in net revenue for the automotive operations.

Net cash used in investing activities was ¥2,850.1 billion for fiscal 2010, compared with ¥1,230.2 billion for the prior fiscal year. The increase in net cash used in investing activities resulted primarily from an increase in purchases of marketable securities and security investments.

Net cash provided or used by financing activities was a ¥277.9 billion decrease for fiscal 2010, compared with ¥698.8 billion increase for the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities resulted primarily from a decrease of short-term borrowings, partially offset by a decrease in dividends paid.

 

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Total capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases, were ¥604.5 billion during fiscal 2010, a decrease of 55.7% over the ¥1,364.5 billion in total capital expenditures during the prior fiscal year. The decrease in capital expenditures resulted primarily from a decrease of investments in Japan and North America.

Total expenditures for vehicles and equipment on operating leases were ¥833.0 billion during fiscal 2010, a decrease of 13.3% over the ¥960.3 billion in expenditures from the prior fiscal year. The decrease in expenditures for vehicles and equipment on operating leases resulted primarily from a decrease in investments in the financial services operations.

Toyota expects investments in property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases, to be approximately ¥740.0 billion during fiscal 2011. Toyota’s expected investments include ¥440.0 billion in Japan, ¥120.0 billion in North America, ¥40.0 billion in Europe, ¥90.0 billion in Asia and ¥50.0 billion in Other.

Based on current available information, Toyota does not expect environmental matters to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows during fiscal 2011. However, there exists uncertainty with respect to Toyota’s obligations under current and future environment regulations as described in “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Governmental Regulations, Environmental and Safety Standards”.

Cash and cash equivalents were ¥1,865.7 billion as of March 31, 2010. Most of Toyota’s cash and cash equivalents are held in Japanese yen and in U.S. dollars. In addition, time deposits were ¥392.7 billion and marketable securities were ¥1,793.1 billion as of March 31, 2010.

Liquid assets, which Toyota defines as cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, marketable debt securities and its investment in monetary trust funds, increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥1,069.1 billion, or 25.3%, to ¥5,298.2 billion.

Trade accounts and notes receivable, net increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥493.5 billion, or 35.4%, to ¥1,886.2 billion. This increase was primarily due to the increase in the volume of sales in the second half of fiscal 2010.

Inventories decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥37.0 billion, or 2.5%, to ¥1,422.3 billion.

Total finance receivables, net increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥293.2 billion, or 3.1%, to ¥9,840.1 billion. The increase in finance receivables, net is mainly due to increase in retail receivables, partially offset by fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. As of March 31, 2010, finance receivables were geographically distributed as follows: in North America 61.9%, in Japan 12.8%, in Europe 10.3%, in Asia 4.7% and in Other 10.3%. Although Toyota maintains programs to sell finance receivables through qualifying special purpose entities, no sales of finance receivables were made during fiscal 2010.

Marketable securities and other securities investments, including those included in current assets, increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥1,451.2 billion, or 55.9%, primarily reflecting purchase of marketable securities and security investments, and an increase in the fair values of these securities and investments.

Property, plant and equipment decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥690.7 billion, or 9.3%, primarily reflecting the impacts of depreciation changes during the year and fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, partially offset by the capital expenditures.

Accounts and notes payable increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥657.0 billion, or 50.6%. This increase was primarily due to the increase in the volume of transactions in the second half of fiscal 2010.

 

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Accrued expenses increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥195.2 billion, or 12.7%, reflecting the increase in expenses related to the recalls and other safety measures.

Income taxes payable increased during fiscal 2010 by ¥102.0 billion, or 199.0%, primarily as a result of an increase in income before income taxes.

Toyota’s total borrowings decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥105.2 billion, or 0.8%. Toyota’s short-term borrowings consist of loans with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.55% and commercial paper with a weighted-average interest rate of 0.44%. Short-term borrowings decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥338.0 billion, or 9.3%, to ¥3,279.6 billion. Toyota’s long-term debt consists of unsecured and secured loans, medium-term notes, unsecured notes and long-term capital lease obligations with interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 29.25%, and maturity dates ranging from 2010 to 2047. The current portion of long-term debt decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥481.2 billion, or 17.8%, to ¥2,218.3 billion and the non-current portion increased by ¥714.0 billion, or 11.3%, to ¥7,015.4 billion. The decrease in total borrowings primarily resulted from decrease in medium-term notes and short-term borrowings, partially offset by increase in long-term borrowings. As of March 31, 2010, approximately 36% of long-term debt was denominated in Japanese yen, 21% in U.S. dollars, 13% in euros and 30% in other currencies. Toyota hedges fixed rate exposure by entering into interest rate swaps. There are no material seasonal variations in Toyota’s borrowings requirements.

As of March 31, 2010, Toyota’s total interest bearing debt was 120.8% of Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity, compared to 125.4% as of March 31, 2009.

Toyota’s long-term debt is rated “AA” by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, “Aa2” by Moody’s Investors Services and “AAA” by Rating and Investment Information, Inc., as of May 31, 2010. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. A credit rating may be subject to withdrawal or revision at any time. Each rating should be evaluated separately of any other rating.

Toyota’s unfunded pension liabilities decreased during fiscal 2010 by ¥106.1 billion, or 16.2%, to ¥547.6 billion. The unfunded pension liabilities relate primarily to the parent company and its overseas subsidiaries. The unfunded amounts will be funded through future cash contributions by Toyota or in some cases will be funded on the retirement date of each covered employee. The unfunded pension liabilities decreased in fiscal 2010 compared to the prior year primarily due to an increase in the fair value of plan assets. See note 19 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Toyota’s treasury policy is to maintain controls on all exposures, to adhere to stringent counterparty credit standards, and to actively monitor marketplace exposures. Toyota remains centralized, and is pursuing global efficiency of its financial services operations through Toyota Financial Services Corporation.

The key element of Toyota’s financial strategy is maintaining a strong financial position that will allow Toyota to fund its research and development initiatives, capital expenditures and financing operations efficiently even if earnings experience short-term fluctuations. Toyota believes that it maintains sufficient liquidity for its present requirements and that by maintaining its high credit ratings, it will continue to be able to access funds from external sources in large amounts and at relatively low costs. Toyota’s ability to maintain its high credit ratings is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not within Toyota’s control. These factors include general economic conditions in Japan and the other major markets in which Toyota does business, as well as Toyota’s successful implementation of its business strategy.

5.C RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES

Toyota’s research and development activities focus on the environment, vehicle safety, information technology and product development.

 

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Toyota’s environmental research and development activities focus on:

 

   

Developing light-weight and more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions. These technologies include improved technologies in fuel economy, emission, and performance, such as the development of next-generation direct injection system and variable valve system for gasoline engines and the development of the next-generation ultra high pressure common rail system and the diesel particulate and nitrous oxide reduction system for diesel engines.

 

   

Developing alternative fuel powering systems for commercial sale. This includes developing hybrid vehicles and fuel cell hybrid vehicles. The second-generation Prius that Toyota introduced in September 2003 features a new hybrid system which decreases negative environmental impact while increasing power and performance. In July 2007, Toyota developed the Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) and received certification from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). PHV runs as an Electric Vehicle (EV) in short distances and runs as a regular hybrid vehicle in long distances. Tests are conducted in Japan, North America and Europe and in late 2009, Toyota commenced its sale of PHVs with lithium ion batteries to fleet vehicle users in Japan, North America and Europe. In addition, in September 2008, Toyota started leasing the new Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle — advanced (the “new Toyota FCHV-adv”). The new Toyota FCHV-adv has completely overhauled its fuel cell system and has made significant improvements to low-temperature startup performance and cruising distance, which had posed challenges to promoting its widespread use. Furthermore, Toyota is also working on the development of alternative fuels for vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas and liquid petroleum gas, as well as for flexible fuel vehicles that run on bioethanol and gasoline which are recently drawing a lot of attention. Toyota has also been conducting a wide range of research and study on alternative fuel such as biofuel, including cellulose ethanol and hydrogenized bio-diesel, and utilizing it in developing alternative-fuel vehicles.

 

   

Engaging in recycling activities that take into account the lifecycle (development, manufacture, use, disposal) of a vehicle. Research and development focuses primarily on (1) developing materials that are suitable for recycling and designs that facilitate dismantling parts, and (2) research on effective dismantling technology of end-of-life vehicles and use of shredder residue.

Toyota’s work in the area of vehicle safety is focused on the development of technologies designed to prevent accidents in the first instance, as well as the development of technologies that protect passengers and reduce the damage on impact in the event of an accident. Safety technologies in development include:

 

   

research on protecting diverse passengers, including senior citizens,

 

   

autonomous driving support systems, including frontal crash-prevention support systems, and

 

   

data exchange driving-support systems using advanced communication technologies.

To expand the frontiers of safety technology in automobiles, Toyota completed in 1995 its first prototype Advanced Safety Vehicle, the ASV-1. The ASV-2, which was introduced in 2000, incorporates emerging technologies, such as an autonomous safety support system that uses CCD stereo cameras to recognize obstacles in traffic lanes and an infrastructure-harmonized safety support system to warn the driver of pedestrian crossings. In 2002, Toyota conducted road testing of the ASV-3, a prototype based on further improved infrastructure-harmonized system. With the February 2003 introduction of the Harrier in Japan, Toyota became the first car manufacturer to implement a pre-collision safety system in its automobiles. This advanced system consists of pre-collision sensors that use millimeter wave radar to detect a possible collision, seat belts that tighten their hold on passengers when a collision is determined to be inevitable and a brake assist system that utilizes power-assisted braking to minimize the speed on impact. In February 2004, Toyota introduced the pre-collision safety system for the first time in the United States by equipping the LS430 with the above features and suspension control features that control nose dives when applying the brakes.

In September 2006, at the time of introduction of LS460 in Japan, Toyota established the world’s first enhanced pre-collision safety system, which added functions to detect pedestrians in front, to support driver steering, and to react to vehicle collision.

 

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In February 2008, Toyota developed the world’s first driver monitoring pre-collision safety system for the Crown sold in Japan, that monitors whether the driver’s eyes are open, in addition to the face monitor which monitors the direction in which the driver is facing.

Furthermore, in March 2009, Toyota developed and introduced the world’s first “front-side pre-collision safety system”, which detects possible head-on and front-side collisions such as at intersections, for the Crown Majesta.

Toyota’s product development program uses a series of methods which are generally intended to promote timely and appropriate responses to changing market demand. These methods include:

 

   

optimizing and eliminating vehicle platforms,

 

   

sharing parts and components among multiple vehicles,

 

   

shortening the time for development and production preparation by the simultaneous study of design and production engineering processes, and

 

   

using computers for production design and evaluation.

In September 2002, Toyota and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) entered into an agreement setting forth the basic terms of technical cooperation and other long-term projects involving hybrid systems. Pursuant to this agreement, Toyota has provided parts and components of the Camry Hybrid’s hybrid system to Nissan’s Altima Hybrid since 2006. In March 2004, Toyota and Ford Motor Company announced that they have entered into licensing agreements for patents related to hybrid systems and emissions purification. Pursuant to the agreements, Toyota will license, to Ford Motor Company, patents related to hybrid system control technology. In March 2010, Toyota and Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the companies entered into a license agreement regarding the supply of hybrid system technology.

Toyota’s research and development expenditures were approximately ¥725 billion in fiscal 2010, ¥904 billion in fiscal 2009 and ¥959 billion in fiscal 2008, respectively. Worldwide, approximately 37,000 employees are involved in Toyota’s research and development activities.

Toyota does not consider any one group of patents or licenses to be so important that their expiration or termination would materially affect Toyota’s business. For a further discussion of Toyota’s intellectual property, see “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Intellectual Property”.

5.D TREND INFORMATION

For a discussion of the trends that affect Toyota’s business and operating results, see “— Operating Results” and “— Liquidity and Capital Resources”.

5.E OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Toyota uses its securitization program as part of its funding through qualifying special purpose entities for its financial services operations. See note 7 to the consolidated financial statements regarding the impact of the securitization program on the consolidated financial statements.

Lending Commitments

Credit Facilities with Credit Card Holders

Toyota’s financial services operation issues credit cards to customers. As customary for credit card businesses, Toyota maintains credit facilities with holders of credit cards issued by Toyota. These facilities are used upon each holder’s requests up to the limits established on an individual holder’s basis. Although loans

 

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made to customers through this facility are not secured, for the purposes of minimizing credit risks and of appropriately establishing credit limits for each individual credit card holder, Toyota employs its own risk management policy which includes an analysis of information provided by financial institutions in alliance with Toyota. Toyota periodically reviews and revises, as appropriate, these credit limits. Outstanding credit facilities with credit card holders were ¥130.3 billion as of March 31, 2010.

Credit Facilities with Dealers

Toyota’s financial services operation maintains credit facilities with dealers. These credit facilities may be used for business acquisitions, facilities refurbishment, real estate purchases, and working capital requirements. These loans are typically collateralized with liens on real estate, vehicle inventory, and/or other dealership assets, as appropriate. Toyota obtains a personal guarantee from the dealer or corporate guarantee from the dealership when deemed prudent. Although the loans are typically collateralized or guaranteed, the value of the underlying collateral or guarantees may not be sufficient to cover Toyota’s exposure under such agreements. Toyota prices the credit facilities according to the risks assumed in entering into the credit facility. Toyota’s financial services operation also provides financing to various multi-franchise dealer organizations, referred to as dealer groups, often as part of a lending consortium, for wholesale inventory financing, business acquisitions, facilities refurbishment, real estate purchases, and working capital requirements. Toyota’s outstanding credit facilities with dealers totaled ¥1,586.8 billion as of March 31, 2010.

Guarantees

Toyota enters into certain guarantee contracts with its dealers to guarantee customers’ payments of their installment payables that arise from installment contracts between customers and Toyota dealers, as and when requested by Toyota dealers. Guarantee periods are set to match the maturity of installment payments, and as of March 31, 2010, ranged from one month to 35 years. However, they are generally shorter than the useful lives of products sold. Toyota is required to execute its guarantee primarily when customers are unable to make required payments.

The maximum potential amount of future payments as of March 31, 2010 is ¥1,604.8 billion. Liabilities for these guarantees of ¥5.9 billion have been provided as of March 31, 2010. Under these guarantee contracts, Toyota is entitled to recover any amounts paid by it from the customers whose obligations it guaranteed.

5.F TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

For information regarding debt obligations, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations and other obligations, including amounts maturing in each of the next five years, see notes 13, 22 and 23 to the consolidated financial statements. In addition, as part of Toyota’s normal business practices, Toyota enters into long-term arrangements with suppliers for purchases of certain raw materials, components and services. These arrangements may contain fixed/minimum quantity purchase requirements. Toyota enters into such arrangements to facilitate an adequate supply of these materials and services.

 

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The following tables summarize Toyota’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2010:

 

     Yen in millions
     Total    Payments Due by Period
      Less than
1 year
   1 to 3
years
   3 to 5
years
   5 years and
after

Contractual Obligations:

              

Short-term borrowings (note 13)

              

Loans

   ¥ 804,066    ¥ 804,066    ¥ —      ¥ —      ¥ —  

Commercial paper

     2,475,607      2,475,607      —        —        —  

Long-term debt* (note 13)

     9,191,490      2,194,235      4,232,077      1,464,523      1,300,655

Capital lease obligations (note 13)

     42,243      24,089      4,224      2,415      11,515

Non-cancelable operating lease obligations (note 22)

     51,953      9,900      14,629      9,302      18,122

Commitments for the purchase of property, plant and other assets (note 23)

     74,529      37,026      20,879      1,622      15,002
                                  

Total

   ¥ 12,639,888    ¥ 5,544,923    ¥ 4,271,809    ¥ 1,477,862    ¥ 1,345,294
                                  

 

* “Long-term debt” represents future principal payments.

Toyota is unable to make reasonable estimates of the period of cash settlement with respect to liabilities recognized for uncertain tax benefits, and accordingly such liabilities are excluded from the table above. See note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Toyota expects to contribute ¥111,112 million to its pension plans in fiscal 2011.

 

     Yen in millions
     Total
Amounts
Committed
   Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
        Less than
1 year
   1 to 3
years
   3 to 5
years
   5 years and
after

Commercial Commitments (note 23):

              

Maximum potential exposure to guarantees given in the ordinary course of business

   ¥ 1,604,893    ¥ 460,460    ¥ 729,509    ¥ 311,760    ¥ 103,164
                                  

Total Commercial Commitments

   ¥ 1,604,893    ¥ 460,460    ¥ 729,509    ¥ 311,760    ¥ 103,164
                                  

5.G SAFE HARBOR

All information that is not historical in nature disclosed under “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” and “— Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations” is deemed to be a forward-looking statement. See “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information.

ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

6.A DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

In June 2003, Toyota implemented a comprehensive reorganization of its senior management structure. As part of this reorganization, Toyota introduced a streamlined board of directors and established the new position of non-board managing officer. At the June 2010 ordinary general shareholders’ meeting, 27 directors were appointed to serve on the board of directors. The term of office of each director will expire in June 2011. Senior Managing

 

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Directors not only serve as members of the board to participate in the management of Toyota but also serve as the highest authorities in their respective areas of supervision and oversee the daily operations of specific fields/divisions in conjunction with non-board managing officers. This allows Senior Managing Directors to serve as a conduit between management and daily operations. The 49 non-board managing officers generally have responsibility for Toyota’s daily operations in specific fields/divisions and report to the designated Senior Managing Directors, and are appointed for one-year terms. Toyota believes that this management system has enhanced its global competitiveness by promoting timely, hands-on decision-making for day-to-day operational matters. Toyota has seven corporate auditors, four of whom are outside corporate auditors.

 

Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares

Fujio Cho

(February 2, 1937)

  

Chairman of the Board

  

1960 Joined Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”)

1988 Director of TMC

1988 Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. President

1994 Retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. President

1998 Executive Vice President of TMC

1999 President of TMC

2005 Vice Chairman of TMC

2006 Chairman of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Corporate Auditor of DENSO CORPORATION

Director of Central Japan Railway Company

Director of Sony Corporation

President and Representative Director of Toyota Kuragaike Kaihatsu Kabushiki Kaisha

   40,705

Katsuaki Watanabe

(February 13, 1942)

  

Vice Chairman of the Board

  

1964 Joined TMC

1992 Director of TMC

2001 Executive Vice President of TMC

2005 President of TMC

2009 Vice Chairman of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Corporate Auditor of KDDI CORPORATION

Corporate Auditor of Toyota Industries Corporation

Director of Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd.

   37,331

Kazuo Okamoto

(February 20, 1944)

  

Vice Chairman of the Board

  

1967 Joined TMC

1996 Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

2008 Vice Chairman of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director of Toyota Boshoku Corporation

Corporate Auditor of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

   32,364

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares

Akio Toyoda

(May 3, 1956)

  

President, Member of the Board

  

1984 Joined TMC

2000 Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

2009 President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Corporate Auditor of Toyota Boshoku Corporation

Chairman and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Chairman of Toyota Motor (China), Investment Co., Ltd.

Chairman of Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

Chairman of Toyota Motor Sales & Marketing Corporation

   4,574,800

Takeshi Uchiyamada

(August 17, 1946)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1969 Joined TMC

1998 Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director of JTEKT Corporation

   32,264

Yukitoshi Funo

(February 1,1947)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1970 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2000 Director of TMC

2003 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. President

2005 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Chairman

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

2009 Retired from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. Chairman

   34,248

Atsushi Niimi

(July 30,1947)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1971 Joined TMC

2000 Director of TMC

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Chairman of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Chairman of Toyota Motor Technical Center (China) Co., Ltd.

Corporate Auditor of JTEKT Corporation

   37,000

Shinichi Sasaki

(December 18, 1946)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1970 Joined TMC

2001 Director of TMC

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director of KDDI CORPORATION

   14,210

Yoichiro Ichimaru

(October 10, 1948)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1971 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2001 Director of TMC

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Corporate Auditor of Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd.

   25,568

Satoshi Ozawa

(August 5, 1949)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1974 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2010 Executive Vice President of TMC

   17,900

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares

Nobuyori Kodaira

(March 18, 1949)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Business Development Group

Chief Officer of the IT & ITS Group

  

1972 Joined Ministry of International Trade and Industry

2004 Director-General, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy

2006 Retired from Director-General, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy

2008 Advisor of TMC

2009 Managing Officer of TMC

2010 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   4,000

Akira Okabe

(September 17,1947)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Asia & Oceania Operations Group

Chief Officer of the Middle East, Africa and Latin America Operations Group

  

1971 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2001 Director of TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2005 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   30,500

Shinzo Kobuki

(March 8, 1950)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the R&D Group 2

  

1972 Joined TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   23,900

Akira Sasaki

(February 26, 1948)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the China Operations Group

  

1970 Joined TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Senior Managing Director of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Vice Chairman of Toyota Motor (China), Investment Co., Ltd.

   17,000

Mamoru Furuhashi

(January 3, 1950)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Government & Public Affairs Group

  

1973 Joined TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   25,000

Iwao Nihashi

(February 16, 1950)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Customer Service Operations Group

Chief Officer of the Quality Group

  

1970 Joined TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2008 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   12,800

Tadashi Yamashina

(May 8, 1951)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Technical Administration Group

  

1977 Joined TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2008 Senior Managing Director of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Chairman of Toyota Motorsport GmbH

   13,200

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares

Takahiko Ijichi

(July 15, 1952)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the General Administration & Human Resources Group

Chief Officer of the Accounting Group

Chief Officer of the Information Systems Group

  

1976 Joined TMC

2004 Managing Officer of TMC

2008 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   17,000

Tetsuo Agata

(April 26, 1953)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

  

1976 Joined TMC

2004 Managing Officer of TMC

2008 Senior Managing Director of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

President of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

   10,793

Masamoto Maekawa

(October 17, 1949)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Japan Sales Operations Group

  

1973 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Advisor of TMC

2009 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   15,300

Yasumori Ihara

(November 17, 1951)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Purchasing Group

  

1975 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2004 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Advisor of TMC

2008 Retired from Advisor of TMC

2009 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   10,000

Takahiro Iwase

(May 28, 1952)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the Production Engineering Group

Chief Officer of the Manufacturing Group

  

1977 Joined TMC

2005 Managing Officer of TMC

2009 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   11,700

Yoshimasa Ishii

(April 22, 1953)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of Europe Operations Group

Chief Officer of the Operation Planning & Support Group

  

1976 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2005 Managing Officer of TMC

2009 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   8,400

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares

Takeshi Shirane

(September 5, 1952)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Chief Officer of Production Planning

  

1977 Joined TMC

2005 Managing Officer of TMC

2009 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   10,169

Mitsuhisa Kato

(March 2, 1953)

  

Senior Managing Director,

Member of the Board

Vice Chief Officer of the Customer Service Operations Group

Chief Officer of the Product Development Group

Chief Officer of the R&D Group 1

  

1975 Joined TMC

2004 Managing Officer of TMC

2006 Advisor of TMC

2007 Retired from Advisor of TMC

2010 Senior Managing Director of TMC

   7,300

Yoshimi Inaba

(February 24, 1946)

  

Director, Member of the Board

Chief Officer of the North America Operations Group

  

1968 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

1997 Director of TMC

2003 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

2007 Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. President

2007 Advisor of TMC

2009 Retired from Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. President

2009 Director of TMC

2009 President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

 

(important concurrent duties)

President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

   37,000

Nampachi Hayashi

(May 2, 1943)

  

Director,

Member of the Board

Responsible for Order-to-Delivery Kaizen Promotion

Responsible for TPS

Responsible for TPS Thorough Promotion

  

1966 Joined TMC

2001 Senior Technical Executive of TMC

2009 Director of TMC

   15,706

Yoshikazu Amano

(March 11, 1949)

   Corporate Auditor   

1972 Joined TMC

2002 Director of TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Corporate Auditor of TMC

   25,468

Chiaki Yamaguchi

(December 25, 1949)

   Corporate Auditor   

1972 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2001 Senior Managing Director of Toyota Finance Corporation

2003 Corporate Auditor of TMC

   5,000

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares

Masaki Nakatsugawa

(January 29, 1953)

   Corporate Auditor   

1976 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2004 General Manager for Accounting Div. of TMC

2006 Corporate Auditor of TMC

   5,800

Yoichi Kaya

(May 18, 1934)

   Corporate Auditor   

1998 Senior Vice President of Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth

2003 Corporate Auditor of TMC

  

Yoichi Morishita

(June 23, 1934)

   Corporate Auditor   

2006 Corporate Auditor of TMC

2006 Corporate Counsellor of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

2008 Name of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. was changed to Panasonic Corporation

2008 Corporate Counsellor of Panasonic Corporation

  

Akishige Okada

(April 9, 1938)

   Corporate Auditor   

2006 Corporate Auditor of TMC

2010 Honorary Advisor of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

  

Kunihiro Matsuo

(September 13, 1942)

   Corporate Auditor   

2004 Attorney General of the Supreme Public Prosecutors Office

2006 Retired as Attorney General of the Supreme Public Prosecutors Office

2006 Attorney registration

2007 Corporate Auditor of TMC

  

None of the persons listed above was selected as director, corporate auditor or member of senior management pursuant to an arrangement or understanding with Toyota’s major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others.

6.B COMPENSATION

The aggregate amount of remuneration, including bonuses but excluding stock options, paid to all directors and corporate auditors as a group by Toyota for services in all capacities during fiscal 2010 was approximately ¥1,926 million. Directors and corporate auditors of Toyota Motor Corporation receive year-end bonuses, the aggregate amount of which is approved at Toyota Motor Corporation’s ordinary general shareholders’ meeting and is based on Toyota Motor Corporation’s financial performance for the fiscal year. The amounts of the bonuses paid to individual directors and corporate auditors are then determined based upon discussions at a meeting of Toyota Motor Corporation’s board of directors and the meeting of corporate auditors.

Toyota Motor Corporation also granted to its directors 9,700 stock acquisition rights to purchase up to 970,000 shares of common stock during fiscal 2010 under its stock option plan. For a detailed description of the stock options and the stock option plan, see “— Share Ownership”.

Toyota’s Annual Securities Report filed with the Kanto Local Bureau of Finance on June 25, 2010, contained the following information concerning compensation in fiscal 2010 on a consolidated basis for directors and auditors whose total compensation exceeded ¥100 million during such period:

- Fujio Cho, Director: ¥132 million (¥105 million in base compensation, ¥0 in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

- Katsuaki Watanabe, Director: ¥114 million (¥86 million in base compensation, ¥0 in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

 

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- Kazuo Okamoto, Director: ¥108 million (¥81 million in base compensation, ¥0 in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

- Yoshimi Inaba, Director: ¥124 million (¥113 million in base compensation, ¥0 in bonus, and ¥10 million in stock options)

The amounts above were recorded as expenses in fiscal 2010. The stock options are the fair market value calculated based on certain conditions as of the grant date.

6.C BOARD PRACTICES

Toyota’s articles of incorporation provide for a board of directors of not more than 30 members and for not more than seven corporate auditors. Shareholders elect the directors and corporate auditors at the general shareholders’ meeting. The normal term of office of a director is one year and of a corporate auditor is four years. Directors and corporate auditors may serve any number of consecutive terms.

The board of directors may elect one Chairman of the Board, one President and one or more Vice Chairmen of the Board, Executive Vice Presidents and Senior Managing Directors. The board of directors elects, pursuant to its resolutions, one or more Representative Directors. Each Representative Director represents Toyota generally in the conduct of its affairs. The board of directors has the ultimate responsibility for the administration of Toyota’s affairs. None of Toyota’s directors is party to a service contract with Toyota or any of its subsidiaries that provides for benefits upon termination of employment.

Under the Corporation Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation, Toyota may, by a resolution of its board of directors, exempt Directors (including former Directors) from their liabilities to Toyota arising in connection with their failure to execute their duties within the limits stipulated by laws and regulations.

Under the Corporation Act, Toyota must have at least three corporate auditors. At least half of the corporate auditors are required to be persons who have not been a Director, accounting counselor (or if an accounting counselor is a judicial person, a member of such judicial person who is in charge of its affairs), executive officer, general manager or employee of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries at any time during the past. The corporate auditors may not at the same time be directors, accounting counselor (in case that an accounting counselor is a judicial person, a member of such judicial person who is in charge of its affairs), executive officers, general managers or employees of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries. Together, these corporate auditors form a board of corporate auditors. The corporate auditors have the duty to examine the financial statements and business reports which are submitted by the board of directors to the general shareholders’ meeting. The corporate auditors also monitor the administration of Toyota’s affairs by the directors. Corporate auditors are not required to be, and Toyota’s corporate auditors are not, certified public accountants. They are required to participate in meetings of the board of directors but are not entitled to vote.

Under the Corporation Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation, Toyota may, by a resolution of its board of directors, exempt corporate auditors (including former corporate auditors) from their liabilities to Toyota arising in connection with their failure to execute their duties within the limits stipulated by laws and regulations. In addition, Toyota may enter into a liability limitation agreement with each outside corporate auditor which limits the maximum amount of their liabilities owed to Toyota arising in connection with their failure to execute their duties to an amount equal to the minimum liability limit amount prescribed in the laws and regulations.

Toyota does not have a remuneration committee.

 

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6.D EMPLOYEES

The total number of Toyota employees, on a consolidated basis, as reported in Toyota’s annual Japanese securities report filed with the Director of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau was 320,590 at March 31, 2010, 320,808 at March 31, 2009 and 316,121 at March 31, 2008. The following tables set forth a breakdown of persons employed by business segment and by geographic location at March 31, 2010.

 

Segment

   Number of
Employees
  

Location

   Number of
Employees

Automotive

   280,057    Japan    201,157

Financial services

   8,107    North America    35,671

All other

   27,404    Europe    21,505

Unallocated

   5,022    Asia    40,339
      Other*    21,918
            

Total company

   320,590    Total company    320,590
            
     

 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.

Most regular employees of Toyota Motor Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries in Japan, other than management, are required to become members of the labor unions that comprise the Federation of All Toyota Workers’ Unions. Approximately 87% of Toyota Motor Corporation’s regular employees in Japan are members of this union.

In Japan, basic wages and other working conditions are negotiated annually. In addition, in accordance with Japanese national custom, each employee is also paid a semi-annual bonus. Bonuses are negotiated at the time of wage negotiations and are based on Toyota’s financial results, prospects and other factors. The average wage increases per employee, excluding bonuses, in Japan have been approximately 2.1% per year for the past five fiscal years.

In general, Toyota considers its labor relations with all of its workers to be good. However, Toyota is currently a party to, and otherwise from time to time experiences, labor disputes in some of the countries in which it operates. Toyota does not expect any disputes to which it is currently a party to materially affect Toyota’s consolidated financial position.

Toyota’s average number of temporary employees on a consolidated basis was 59,160 during fiscal 2010.

6.E SHARE OWNERSHIP

For information on the number of shares of Toyota’s common stock held by each director and corporate auditor as of June 2010, see “— Directors and Senior Management”. Each such director and corporate auditor owns less than one percent of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Toyota. The shares held by each director and corporate auditor do not include options that are exercisable for shares of Toyota’s common stock. For a description of these options, see “— Stock Options” below.

None of Toyota’s shares of common stock entitles the holder to any preferential voting rights.

Stock Options

Toyota has enacted stock option plans in each of the past six years. The plans for which stock options or stock acquisition rights are currently exercisable or will become exercisable in the future were approved by Toyota’s shareholders in June of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Under the 2004 plan, Toyota

 

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issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 2,021,000 shares of common stock to its directors and 582 officers and employees, including directors, officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate. Under the 2005 plan, Toyota issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 2,104,000 shares of common stock to its directors and 596 officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate. Under the 2006 plan, Toyota issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 3,176,000 shares of common stock to its directors and 580 officers and employees, including directors, officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate. Under the 2007 plan, Toyota issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 3,264,000 shares of common stock to its directors and 579 officers and employees, including directors, officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate. Under the 2008 plan, Toyota issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 3,494,000 shares of common stock to its directors and 597 officers and employees, including directors, officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate. Under the 2009 plan, Toyota issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 3,492,000 shares of common stock to its directors and 615 officers and employees, including directors, officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate. Under the 2010 plan, Toyota is authorized to issue stock acquisition rights to purchase 3,600,000 shares of common stock to its directors and officers and employees, including directors, officers and employees of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliate.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 2004 and 2005 plans, stock acquisition rights may be exercised during a four-year period that starts two years from the date first granted. Pursuant to the provisions of the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 plans, stock acquisition rights maybe exercised during a six-year period that starts two years from the date of grant. The exercise price of each stock acquisition right is 1.025 times the closing price of Toyota’s common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the date of grant. Each of the 2004 and 2005 plans provides that each director will be granted no more than 200 and no less than 150 stock acquisition rights, and each eligible officer or employee will be granted no more than 100 and no less than 20 stock acquisition rights. The 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 plans provide that each director will be granted no more than 400 and no less than 300 stock acquisition rights, and each eligible officer or employee will be granted no more than 200 and no less than 20 stock acquisition rights. For each of the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 plans, one hundred shares will be issued or delivered upon the exercise of each stock acquisition right. The options are granted as of August 1 of each year for each plan, except for the 2004 plan, under which options were granted as of August 2, 2004, the 2009 plan, under which options were granted as of August 3, 2009 and the 2010 plan, under which options are expected to be granted as of August 2, 2010.

An option holder who retires while one’s options are still exercisable retains the right to exercise one’s options until the expiration of the exercise period described above. However, an option holder’s right to purchase common stock under each plan lapses automatically upon one’s death or upon taking position such as in the management with a competitor.

The following table summarizes information for options and the incentive plan outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2010:

 

     Outstanding    Exercisable

Exercise price range

   Number of
shares
   Weighted-
average
exercise
price
   Weighted-
average
exercise
price
   Weighted-
average
remaining
life
   Number of
shares
   Weighted-
average
exercise
price
   Weighted-
average
exercise
price
          (Yen)         (Yen)    (Dollars)    (Years)         (Yen)    (Dollars)

¥4,193 – 6,000

   8,133,700    ¥ 4,429    $ 48    5.50    1,923,700    ¥ 4,427    $ 48

¥6,001 – 7,278

   5,583,000    ¥ 6,723    $ 72    4.85    5,583,000    ¥ 6,723    $ 72

Toyota also has an employee stock ownership association in Japan for employees and full time and part time company advisors. Members of the employee stock ownership association set aside certain amounts from their monthly salary and bonuses to purchase Toyota’s common stock through the employee stock ownership association. As of March 31, 2010, the employee stock ownership association held 15,873,446 shares of Toyota’s common stock.

 

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ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

7.A MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

As of March 31, 2010, 3,447,997,492 shares of Toyota’s common stock were issued, out of which, 312,001,632 shares were treasury stock and 3,135,995,860 shares were outstanding. Beneficial ownership of Toyota’s common stock in the table below was prepared from information known to Toyota or that could be ascertained from public filings, including filings made by Toyota’s shareholders regarding their ownership of Toyota’s common stock under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan.

Under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, any person who becomes, beneficially and solely or jointly, a holder, including, but not limited to, a deemed holder who manages shares for another holder pursuant to a discretionary investment agreement, of more than 5% of the total issued shares of a company listed on a Japanese stock exchange (including ADSs representing such shares) must file a report concerning the shareholding with the Director of the relevant local finance bureau. A similar report must be filed, with certain exceptions, if the percentage of shares held by a holder, solely or jointly, of more than 5% of the total issued shares of a company increases or decreases by 1% or more, or if any change to a material matter set forth in any previously filed reports occurs.

Based on information known to Toyota or can be ascertained from public filings, the following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of holders of more than 5% of Toyota’s common stock as of the most recent practicable date.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

   Number of
Shares
(in thousands)
   Percentage of
Shares
Issued

Toyota Industries Corporation

   201,195    5.84

According to The Bank of New York Mellon, depositary for Toyota’s ADSs, as of March 31, 2010, 79,850,690 shares of Toyota’s common stock were held in the form of ADRs and there were 2,391 ADR holders of record in the United States. According to Toyota’s register of shareholders, as of March 31, 2010, there were 660,922 holders of common stock of record worldwide. As of March 31, 2010, there were 238 record holders of Toyota’s common stock with addresses in the United States, whose shareholdings represented approximately 11.7% of the issued common stock on that date. Because some of these shares were held by brokers or other nominees, the number of record holders with addresses in the United States might not fully show the number of beneficial owners in the United States.

None of Toyota’s shares of common stock entitles the holder to any preferential voting rights.

To the extent known to Toyota, Toyota is not owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by another corporation, any foreign government or any natural or legal person.

Toyota knows of no arrangements the operation of which may at a later time result in a change of control.

7.B RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Business Relationships

Toyota purchases materials, supplies and services from numerous suppliers throughout the world in the ordinary course of business, including Toyota’s equity-method affiliates and those firms with which certain members of Toyota’s board of directors are affiliated. Toyota purchased materials, supplies and services from these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥3,943.6 billion in fiscal 2010. Toyota also sells its products and services to Toyota’s equity-method affiliates and firms with which certain members of Toyota’s board of directors are affiliated. Toyota sold products and services to these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥1,600.4 billion in

 

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fiscal 2010. Toyota believes all of these purchase and sale transactions were arm’s-length transactions. See note 12 of Toyota’s consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding Toyota’s investments in and transactions with affiliated companies.

Loans

Toyota regularly has trade accounts and other receivables by, and accounts payable to, Toyota’s equity-method affiliates and firms with which certain members of Toyota’s board of directors are affiliated. Toyota had outstanding trade accounts and other receivables by these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥274.2 billion as of March 31, 2010. Toyota had outstanding trade accounts and other payables to these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥597.8 billion as of March 31, 2010.

Toyota, from time to time, provides short- to medium-term loans to its affiliates, as well as loans under a loan program established by certain subsidiaries to assist their executives and directors with the purchase of homes. As of March 31, 2010, an aggregate amount of ¥12.5 billion in loans was outstanding to its equity-method affiliates. As of March 31, 2010, an aggregate amount of ¥25.7 billion in loans was outstanding to those of its affiliates not accounted for under the equity method, which are 20% to 50% owned by Toyota. As of March 31, 2010, the largest loan outstanding to any such equity-method affiliate was a loan of ¥11.6 billion at a fixed rate. Toyota believes that each of these loans was entered into in the ordinary course of business.

7.C INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

Not applicable.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

8.A CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

1-3. Consolidated Financial Statements. Toyota’s audited consolidated financial statements are included under “Item 18 — Financial Statements”. Except for Toyota’s consolidated financial statements included under Item 18, no other information in this annual report has been audited by Toyota’s auditors.

 

4. Not applicable.

 

5. Not applicable.

 

6. Export Sales. See “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Overview — Geographical Breakdown”.

 

7. Legal and Arbitration Proceedings. See “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Legal Proceedings”.

 

8. Dividend Policy. See “Key Information — Selected Financial Data — Dividends”.

8.B SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

Except as disclosed in this annual report, there have been no significant changes since the date of Toyota’s latest annual financial statements.

 

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ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

9.A LISTING DETAILS

The following table sets forth for the periods shown the reported high and low sales prices of the common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

     Tokyo
Stock Exchange
   New York
Stock Exchange
     Price per Share    Price per ADS
     High    Low    High    Low

Fiscal Year Ended March 31,

                   

2006

   ¥ 6,560    ¥ 3,790    $ 110.28    $ 70.95

2007

     8,350      5,430      138.00      94.52

2008

     7,850      4,830      128.12      96.91

2009

     5,670      2,650      106.74      57.68

2010

     4,200      3,270      91.78      67.90

Financial Quarter Ended:

                   

June 30, 2008

     5,670      4,820      106.74      94.00

September 30, 2008

     5,120      4,380      93.66      82.64

December 31, 2008

     4,460      2,650      83.90      58.17

March 31, 2009

     3,260      2,755      71.14      57.68

June 30, 2009

     4,040      3,270      83.54      67.90

September 30, 2009

     4,150      3,380      87.43      73.65

December 31, 2009

     3,890      3,300      85.06      75.07

March 31, 2010

     4,200      3,270      91.78      71.55

Month Ended:

                   

December 31, 2009

     3,890      3,520      85.06      81.45

January 31, 2010

     4,200      3,490      91.78      77.00

February 28, 2010

     3,605      3,270      79.94      71.55

March 31, 2010

     3,770      3,295      82.35      73.64

April 30, 2010

     3,815      3,570      81.26      76.84

May 31, 2010

     3,600      3,240      78.34      72.01

9.B PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

Not applicable.

9.C MARKETS

The primary trading market for Toyota’s common stock is the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The common stock is also listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange and three other regional stock exchanges in Japan.

Since September 29, 1999, American Depositary Shares, each equal to two shares of Toyota’s common stock and evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, have been traded and listed on the New York Stock Exchange through a sponsored ADR facility operated by The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary. Prior to that time, Toyota’s ADSs were listed on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market through five unsponsored ADR facilities.

Toyota’s common stock is also listed on the London Stock Exchange.

9.D SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

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9.E DILUTION

Not applicable.

9.F EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

10.A SHARE CAPITAL

Not applicable.

10.B MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

Except as otherwise stated, set forth below is information relating to Toyota’s common stock, including brief summaries of the relevant provisions of Toyota’s articles of incorporation and share handling regulations, as currently in effect, and of the Corporation Act, Act Concerning Book-Entry Transfer of Corporate Bonds, Shares and Other Securities (the “Book-Entry Transfer Act”) and related legislation.

General

Toyota’s authorized number of shares as of March 31, 2010 was 10,000,000,000 shares, of which 3,447,997,492 shares were issued. Toyota does not issue share certificates for its shares. In accordance with the Corporation Act, the Book-Entry Transfer Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation, Toyota’s shares are recorded or registered on (i) Toyota’s register of shareholders and (ii) transfer account books of the Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc. (“JASDEC”) which is a book-entry transfer institution and securities firms, banks or other account management institutions. The transfer of shares will generally become effective once the transfer is recorded in the transferee’s account. In order to assert shareholders’ rights against Toyota, a shareholder must generally have his or her name and address recorded or registered on Toyota’s register of shareholders. A shareholder can assert minority shareholders’ rights (shareholders’ rights for which Toyota has not set a record date) against Toyota if JASDEC provides an individual shareholder notice to Toyota upon the shareholder’s request. The shareholder of deposited shares underlying the ADSs is the depositary for the ADSs. Accordingly, holders of ADSs will not be able directly to assert shareholders’ rights.

A shareholder must have a transfer account to transfer shares. Shareholders who do not have a transfer account with JASDEC must have an account with an account management institution that directly or indirectly has a transfer account with JASDEC. Once Toyota decides on the record date for its shareholders’ meeting or makes a request to JASDEC based on justifiable grounds, JASDEC will promptly provide to Toyota names, addresses and other information with respect to Toyota’s shareholders who are recorded on the transfer account books of JASDEC or account management institutions. Upon receiving such information, Toyota will record or register such information received from JASDEC on its register of shareholders. Accordingly, holders of shares recorded or registered on Toyota’s register of shareholders will be treated as shareholders of Toyota and may exercise rights, such as voting rights, and will receive dividends (if any) and notices to shareholders directly from Toyota. Shareholders wishing to assert minority shareholders’ rights against Toyota must request an individual shareholder notice to JASDEC or the account management institution at which the shareholder has opened a transfer account. In response to such request, JASDEC will provide the individual shareholders notice to Toyota. The shareholder may assert his or her minority shareholders’ rights against Toyota for a period of four weeks after the date the individual shareholder notice is provided to Toyota. The shares held by a person who is deemed to hold additional shares according to the transfer account books are aggregated for these purposes.

 

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Corporate Purpose

Article 2 of Toyota’s articles of incorporation states that its purpose is to engage in the following businesses:

 

   

the manufacture, sale, leasing and repair of:

 

   

motor vehicles, industrial vehicles, ships, aircraft, other transportation machinery and apparatus, spacecraft and space machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof;

 

   

industrial machinery and apparatus, other general machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof;

 

   

electrical machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof; and

 

   

measuring machinery and apparatus, medical machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof;

 

   

the manufacture and sale of ceramics and products of synthetic resins, and materials thereof;

 

   

the manufacture, sale and repair of construction materials and equipment, furnishings and fixtures for residential buildings;

 

   

the planning, designing, supervision, execution and undertaking of construction works, civil engineering works, land development, urban development and regional development;

 

   

the sale, purchase, leasing, brokerage and management of real estate;

 

   

the service of information processing, information communications and information supply and the development, sale and leasing of software;

 

   

the design and development of product sales systems that utilize networks such as the Internet;

 

   

the sale, leasing and maintenance of computers included within such systems, and sale of products by utilizing such systems;

 

   

the inland transportation, marine transportation, air transportation, stevedoring, warehousing and tourism businesses;

 

   

the printing, publishing, advertising and publicity, general leasing, security and workers dispatch businesses;

 

   

the credit card operations, purchase and sale of securities, investment consulting, investment trust operation, and other financial services;

 

   

the operation and management of such facilities as parking lots, showrooms, educational facilities, medical care facilities, sports facilities, marinas, airfields, food and drink stands and restaurants, lodging facilities, retail stores and others;

 

   

the non-life insurance agency business and the life insurance agency business;

 

   

the production and processing by using biotechnology of agricultural products including trees, and the sale of such products;

 

   

the sale of goods related to each of the preceding items and mineral oil; and

 

   

the conducting of engineering, consulting, invention and research relating to each of the preceding items and the utilization of such invention and research, and any businesses incidental to or related to any of the preceding items.

Dividends

Dividends — General

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year-end dividend to shareholders and pledgees of record as of March 31 in each year. Year-end dividends are usually paid to the shareholders immediately following approval of the dividends at the general shareholders’ meeting, normally around the end of June of each year. In addition to these year-end dividends, Toyota may pay interim dividends in the form of cash distributions from its distributable surplus to shareholders and pledgees of record as of September 30 in each year by resolution of its board of directors. Toyota normally pays the interim dividend in late November.

In addition, under the Corporation Act of Japan (the “Corporation Act”), dividends may be paid to shareholders and pledgees of record as of any record date, other than those specified above, as set forth by Toyota’s articles of incorporation or as determined by its board of directors from time to time. Such dividends may be distributed by a resolution of any general shareholders’ meeting. Toyota’s articles of incorporation also permit Toyota to pay dividends, in addition to interim dividends mentioned in the preceding paragraph, by a resolution of its board of directors. Toyota has incorporated such a provision into its articles of incorporation in order to enable a flexible capital policy. Under the Corporation Act, dividends may be distributed in cash or (except in the case of interim dividends mentioned in the preceding paragraph) in kind, subject to limitations on distributable surplus and to certain other conditions.

Dividends — Distributable amount

Under the Corporation Act, Toyota is permitted to make distributions of surplus to the extent that the aggregate book value of the assets to be distributed to shareholders does not exceed the distributable amount provided for by the Corporation Act and the ordinance of the Ministry of Justice as at the effective date of such distribution of surplus.

The amount of surplus at any given time shall be the amount of Toyota’s assets and the book value of Toyota’s treasury stock after subtracting and adding the amounts of the items provided for by the Corporation Act and the ordinance of the Ministry of Justice.

Dividends — Prescription

Under its articles of incorporation, Toyota is not obligated to pay any dividends in cash which are left unclaimed for a period of three years after the date on which they first became payable.

Capital Accounts

The amount of the cash or assets paid or contributed by subscribers for new shares (with certain exceptions) is required to be accounted for as stated capital, although Toyota may account for an amount not exceeding one-half of such cash or assets as additional paid-in capital.

Under the Corporation Act, Toyota may reduce its additional paid-in capital and legal reserve without limitation on the amount to be reduced, generally, by a resolution of a general shareholders’ meeting and if so decided by the same resolution, may account for the whole or any part of the amount of the reduction of additional paid-in capital as stated capital. The whole or any part of surplus which may be distributed as dividends may also be transferred to stated capital by a resolution of a general shareholders’ meeting.

Stock Splits

Toyota may at any time split the outstanding shares into a greater number of shares by a resolution of the board of directors. Toyota must give public notice of the stock split, specifying a record date for the stock split, not less than two weeks prior to the record date.

 

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Consolidation of Shares

Toyota may at any time consolidate shares in issue into a smaller number of shares by a special shareholders resolution (as defined in “Voting Rights”). When a consolidation of shares is to be made, Toyota must give public notice of certain matters two weeks prior to the effective date of the consolidation. Toyota must disclose the reason for the consolidation of shares at a general shareholders’ meeting.

Japanese Unit Share System

General. Consistent with the requirements of the Corporation Act, Toyota’s articles of incorporation provide that 100 shares constitute one “unit”. Although the number of shares constituting a unit is included in the articles of incorporation, any amendment to the articles of incorporation reducing (but not increasing) the number of shares constituting a unit or eliminating the provisions for the unit of shares may be made by a resolution of the board of directors rather than by a special shareholders resolution, which is otherwise required for amending the articles of incorporation. The number of shares constituting one unit, however, cannot exceed 1,000 shares.

Voting Rights under the Unit Share System. Under the unit share system, shareholders have one voting right for each unit of shares that they hold. Any number of shares less than a full unit will carry no voting rights.

Purchase by Toyota of Shares Constituting Less Than a Unit. A holder of shares constituting less than a full unit may require Toyota to purchase those shares at their market value in accordance with the provisions of Toyota’s share handling regulations.

Surrender of American Depositary Shares. ADR holders will only be permitted to surrender ADRs and withdraw underlying shares constituting an integral number of a whole unit. If a holder surrenders an ADR including ADRs representing shares that do not constitute an integral number of whole units, the depositary will deliver to that holder only those shares which constitute a whole unit. The depositary will then issue to the holder a new ADR representing the remaining shares. Holders of an ADR that represents less than a whole unit of underlying shares will be unable to withdraw the underlying shares. As a result, those holders will be unable to require Toyota to purchase their shares to the extent those shares constitute less than one whole unit.

Voting Rights

Toyota holds its ordinary general shareholders’ meeting each year. In addition, Toyota may hold an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting whenever necessary by giving at least two weeks’ advance notice. Under the Corporation Act, notice of any shareholders’ meeting must be given to each shareholder having voting rights or, in the case of a non-resident shareholder, to his or her resident proxy or mailing address in Japan in accordance with Toyota’s share handling regulations, at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

A holder of shares constituting one or more whole units is entitled to one vote per unit of shares subject to the limitations on voting rights set forth in this paragraph. In general, under the Corporation Act, a resolution can be adopted at a general shareholders’ meeting by a majority of the shares having voting rights represented at the meeting. The Corporation Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation require a quorum for the election of directors and corporate auditors of not less than one-third of the total number of outstanding shares having voting rights. Toyota’s shareholders are not entitled to cumulative voting in the election of directors. A corporate shareholder, the management of which is substantially under Toyota’s control as provided by an ordinance of the Ministry of Justice, either through the holding of voting rights or for any other reason, does not have voting rights.

Shareholders may exercise their voting rights by attending the general shareholders’ meeting or in writing by mail. Shareholders who choose to exercise their voting rights by mail must fill out and return to Toyota the voting right exercise form enclosed with the convocation notice of the general shareholders’ meeting by the date

 

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specified in such convocation notice. In addition, from the general shareholders’ meeting for fiscal 2009, shareholders may exercise their voting rights through the internet. Shareholders electing to exercise their voting rights through the internet must log on to the “Website to Exercise Voting Rights” using the login ID and temporary password provided in the voting right exercise form enclosed with the convocation notice and submit their votes by a date specified in the convocation notice, following instructions appearing on the website. Institutional investors may also use the Electronic Proxy Voting Platform operated by Investor Communications Japan (ICJ) to exercise their voting rights through the use of the Internet, if such institutional investor applies to use the platform in advance. Shareholders may also exercise their voting rights through proxies, provided that those proxies are also shareholders who have voting rights. Toyota may refuse a shareholder having two or more proxies attend a general shareholders’ meeting.

The Corporation Act provides that a quorum of at least one-third of outstanding shares with voting rights must be present at a shareholders’ meeting to approve any material corporate actions such as:

 

  (1) any amendment of the articles of incorporation with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required;

 

  (2) acquisition of its own shares from a specific party;

 

  (3) consolidation of shares;

 

  (4) any issue or transfer of its shares at a “specially favorable” price (or any issue of stock acquisition rights or bonds with stock acquisition rights at “specially favorable” conditions by Toyota) to any persons other than shareholders;

 

  (5) the removal of a corporate auditor;

 

  (6) the exemption of liability of a director or corporate auditor with certain exceptions;

 

  (7) a reduction of stated capital which meets certain requirements with certain exceptions;

 

  (8) a distribution of in-kind dividends which meets certain requirements;

 

  (9) dissolution, merger, or consolidation with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required;

 

  (10) the transfer of the whole or a material part of the business;

 

  (11) the taking over of the entire business of any other corporation with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required;

 

  (12) share exchange or share transfer for the purpose of establishing 100% parent-subsidiary relationships with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required; or

 

  (13) company split with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required.

At least two-thirds of the shares having voting rights represented at the meeting must approve these actions.

The voting rights of holders of ADSs are exercised by the depositary based on instructions from those holders.

Rights to be Allotted Shares

Holders of shares have no preemptive rights under Toyota’s articles of incorporation. Under the Corporation Act, the board of directors may, however, determine that shareholders shall be given rights to be allotted shares or stock acquisition rights on request in connection with a particular issue or transfer of shares, or issue of stock acquisition rights, respectively. In this case, such rights must be given on uniform terms to all shareholders as of a specified record date by at least two weeks’ prior public notice to shareholders of the record date.

Rights to be allotted shares are nontransferable. However, a shareholder may be allotted stock acquisition rights without consideration thereto, and may transfer such rights.

 

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Liquidation Rights

In the event of a liquidation of Toyota, the assets remaining after payment of all debts, liquidation expenses and taxes will be distributed among the shareholders in proportion to the respective number of shares they own.

Liability to Further Calls or Assessments

All of Toyota’s currently outstanding shares, including shares represented by the ADSs, are fully paid and nonassessable.

Transfer Agent

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation is the transfer agent for the shares. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation’s office is located at 4-5, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8212 Japan. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation maintains Toyota’s register of shareholders and records transfers of record ownership upon receiving notification from JASDEC.

Record Date

The close of business on March 31 is the record date for Toyota’s year-end dividends, if paid. A holder of shares constituting one or more whole units who is recorded or registered as a holder on Toyota’s register at the close of business as of March 31 is also entitled to exercise shareholders’ voting rights at the ordinary general shareholders’ meeting with respect to the business year ending on March 31. The close of business on September 30 of each year is the record date for interim dividends, if paid. In addition, Toyota may set a record date for determining the shareholders entitled to other rights and for other purposes by giving at least two weeks’ prior public notice.

The shares generally trade ex-dividend or ex-rights in the Japanese stock exchanges on the second business day before a record date (or if the record date is not a business day, the third business day prior thereto), for the purpose of dividends or rights offerings.

Acquisition by Toyota of Shares

Toyota may acquire its own shares (i) through a stock exchange on which such shares are listed or by way of tender offer (pursuant to an ordinary resolution of a general shareholders’ meeting or a resolution of the board of directors), (ii) by purchase from a specific party (pursuant to a special resolution of a general shareholders’ meeting) or (iii) from a subsidiary of Toyota (pursuant to a resolution of the board of directors). When such acquisition is made by Toyota from a specific party other than a subsidiary of Toyota, any other shareholder may make a demand to a representative director, more than five calendar days prior to the relevant shareholders’ meeting, that Toyota also purchase the shares held by such shareholder. However, the acquisition of its own shares at a price not exceeding the market price to be provided under an ordinance of the Ministry of Justice will not trigger the right of any shareholder to include him/her as the seller of his/her shares in such proposed purchase.

Any such acquisition of shares must satisfy certain requirements that the total amount of the acquisition price may not exceed the amount of the distributable dividends. See — “Dividends”.

Shares acquired by Toyota may be held by it for any period or may be cancelled by resolution of the board of directors. Toyota may also transfer to any person the shares held by it, subject to a resolution of the board of directors, and subject also to other requirements applicable to the issuance of new shares. Toyota may also utilize its treasury stock for the purpose of transfer to any person upon exercise of stock acquisition rights or for the purpose of acquiring another company by way of merger, share exchange or corporate split through exchange of treasury stock for shares or assets of the acquired company.

The Corporation Act generally prohibits any subsidiary of Toyota from acquiring shares of Toyota.

 

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Acquisition or Disposition of Shares or ADS

Under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law and the cabinet orders and ministerial ordinances thereunder (collectively, the “Foreign Exchange Regulations”), all aspects of regulations on foreign exchange and foreign trade transactions are, with minor exceptions (which are not generally applicable to the purchase and sale of Toyota’s shares), only subject to post transaction reporting requirements. Acquisitions and dispositions of shares of common stock or ADS by non-residents of Japan (including foreign corporations not resident in Japan) are generally not subject to this reporting requirement. However, the Minister of Finance has the power to impose a licensing requirement for transactions in limited circumstances.

Report of Substantial Shareholdings

The Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan and regulations under the Law require any person who has become a holder (together with its related persons) of more than 5% of the total issued shares of a company listed on any Japanese stock exchange (including ADSs representing such shares) to file with the Director of a competent Local Finance Bureau, within five business days, a report concerning those shareholdings. A similar report must also be filed to reflect any change of 1% or more in any shareholding or any change in material matters set out in reports previously filed. Any such report shall be filed with the Director of a competent Local Finance Bureau through the Electronic Disclosure for Investor’s Network (EDINET) system. Copies of any report must also be furnished to the company. For this purpose, shares issuable to a shareholder upon exercise of stock acquisition rights are taken into account in determining both the number of shares held by that stock acquisition rights holder and the company’s total issued shares.

10.C MATERIAL CONTRACTS

All contracts concluded by Toyota during the two years preceding this filing were entered into in the ordinary course of business.

10.D EXCHANGE CONTROLS

The Foreign Exchange Regulations govern the acquisition and holding of shares of capital stock of Toyota by “exchange non-residents” and by “foreign investors.” The Foreign Exchange Regulations currently in effect do not, however, affect transactions between exchange non-residents to purchase or sell shares outside Japan using currencies other than Japanese yen.

Exchange non-residents are:

 

   

individuals who do not reside in Japan; and

 

   

corporations whose principal offices are located outside Japan.

Generally, branches and other offices of non-resident corporations that are located within Japan are regarded as residents of Japan. Conversely, branches and other offices of Japanese corporations located outside Japan are regarded as exchange non-residents.

Foreign investors are:

 

   

individuals who are exchange non-residents;

 

   

corporations or other organizations that are organized under the laws of foreign countries or whose principal offices are located outside of Japan; and

 

   

corporations (1) of which 50% or more of their voting rights are held directly or indirectly by individuals who are exchange non-residents and/or corporations or other organizations (a) that are organized under the laws of foreign countries or (b) whose principal offices are located outside of Japan or (2) a majority of whose officers, or officers having the power of representation, are individuals who are exchange non-residents.

 

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In general, the acquisition of shares of a Japanese company (such as the shares of capital stock of Toyota) by an exchange non-resident from a resident of Japan is not subject to any prior filing requirements. In certain limited circumstances, however, the Minister of Finance may require prior approval of an acquisition of this type. While prior approval, as described above, is not required, in the case where a resident of Japan transfers shares of a Japanese company (such as the shares of capital stock of Toyota) for consideration exceeding ¥100 million to an exchange non-resident, the resident of Japan who transfers the shares is required to report the transfer to the Minister of Finance within 20 days from the date of the transfer, unless the transfer was made through a bank, securities company or financial futures trader licensed under Japanese law.

If a foreign investor acquires shares of a Japanese company that is listed on a Japanese stock exchange (such as the shares of capital stock of Toyota) and, as a result of the acquisition, the foreign investor, in combination with any existing holdings, directly or indirectly holds 10% or more of the issued shares of the relevant company, the foreign investor, with certain exceptions, must file a report of the acquisition with the Minister of Finance and any other competent Ministers having jurisdiction over that Japanese company by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the date of the acquisition falls. In limited circumstances, such as where the foreign investor is in a country that is not listed on an exemption schedule in the Foreign Exchange Regulations, a prior notification of the acquisition must be filed with the Minister of Finance and any other competent Ministers, who may then modify or prohibit the proposed acquisition.

Under the Foreign Exchange Regulations, dividends paid on, and the proceeds of sales in Japan of, shares held by non-residents of Japan may in general be converted into any foreign currency and repatriated abroad. Under the terms of the deposit agreement pursuant to which Toyota’s ADSs are issued, the Depositary is required, to the extent that in its judgment it can convert yen on a reasonable basis into dollars and transfer the resulting dollars to the United States, to convert all cash dividends that it receives in respect of deposited shares into dollars and to distribute the amount received (after deduction of applicable withholding taxes) to the holders of ADSs.

10.E TAXATION

The following discussion is a general summary of the principal U.S. federal income and Japanese national tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of shares of common stock or ADSs. This summary does not purport to address all material tax consequences that may be relevant to holders of shares of common stock or ADSs, and does not take into account the specific circumstances of any particular investors, some of which (such as tax-exempt entities, banks, insurance companies, broker-dealers, traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, partnerships and other pass-through entities, investors liable for the U.S. alternative minimum tax, investors that own or are treated as owning 10% or more of Toyota’s voting stock, investors that hold shares of common stock or ADSs as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion transaction or other integrated transaction and U.S. Holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar) may be subject to special tax rules. This summary is based on the tax laws and regulations of the United States and Japan, judicial decisions, published rulings and administrative pronouncements all as in effect on the date hereof, as well as on the current income tax convention between the United States and Japan (the “Treaty”), as described below, all of which are subject to change (possibly with retroactive effect), and to differing interpretations.

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” is any beneficial owner of shares of common stock or ADSs that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is:

 

  1. an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States,

 

  2. a corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia,

 

  3. an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax without regard to its source, or

 

  4. a trust that is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and the control of one or more U.S. persons, or that has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

 

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An “Eligible U.S. Holder” is a U.S. Holder that:

 

  1. is a resident of the United States for purposes of the Treaty,

 

  2. does not maintain a permanent establishment in Japan (a) with which the shares of common stock or ADSs are effectively connected and through which the U.S. holder carries on or has carried on business, or (b) of which the shares of common stock or ADSs form part of the business property, and

 

  3. is eligible for benefits under the Treaty with respect to income and gain derived in connection with the shares of common stock or ADSs.

This summary does not address any aspects of U.S. federal tax law other than income taxation, and does not discuss any aspects of Japanese tax law other than such income taxation, as limited to national taxes, inheritance and gift taxation. This summary also does not cover any state or local, or non-U.S., non-Japanese tax considerations. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, state and local and Japanese and other tax consequences of acquiring, owning and disposing of shares of common stock or ADSs. In particular, where relevant, investors are urged to confirm their status as Eligible U.S. Holders with their tax advisors and to discuss with their tax advisors any possible consequences of their failure to qualify as Eligible U.S. Holders. In addition, this summary is based in part upon the representations of the depositary and the assumption that each obligation in the deposit agreement, and in any related agreement, will be performed in accordance with its terms.

In general, for purposes of the Treaty and for U.S. federal income and Japanese income tax purposes, owners of ADRs evidencing ADSs will be treated as the owners of the shares of common stock represented by those ADSs, and exchanges of shares of common stock for ADSs, and exchanges of ADSs for shares of common stock, will not be subject to U.S. federal income or Japanese income tax.

The discussion below is intended for general information only and does not constitute a complete analysis of all tax consequences relating to ownership of shares of common stock or ADSs. Prospective purchasers of shares of common stock or ADSs should consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax consequences of their particular situations.

Japanese Taxation

The following is a summary of the principal Japanese tax consequences (limited to national taxes) to non-residents of Japan or non-Japanese corporations without permanent establishments in Japan (“non-resident Holders”) who are holders of shares of common stock or of ADSs.

Generally, non-resident Holders are subject to Japanese withholding tax on dividends paid by Japanese corporations. Stock splits are, in general, not a taxable event.

In the absence of an applicable tax treaty, convention or agreement reducing the maximum rate of Japanese withholding tax or allowing exemption from Japanese withholding tax, the rate of Japanese withholding tax applicable to dividends paid by Japanese corporations to non-resident Holders is generally 20 percent, provided, with respect to dividends paid on listed shares issued by a Japanese corporation (such as the shares of common stock or ADSs of Toyota) to non-resident Holders, other than any individual shareholder who holds 5 percent or more of the total issued shares issued by the relevant Japanese corporation, the aforementioned 20 percent withholding tax rate is reduced to (i) 7 percent for dividends due and payable on or before December 31, 2011, and (ii) 15 percent for dividends due and payable on or after January 1, 2012. At the date of this annual report, Japan has income tax treaties, conventions or agreements whereby the above-mentioned withholding tax rate is reduced, in most cases to 15 percent or 10 percent for portfolio investors (15 percent under the income tax treaties with, among other countries, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, and 10 percent under the income tax treaties with Australia, France, the U.K. and the United States.)

 

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Under the Treaty, the maximum rate of Japanese withholding tax which may be imposed on dividends paid by a Japanese corporation to an Eligible U.S. Holder that is a portfolio investor is generally reduced to 10 percent of the gross amount actually distributed, and dividends paid by a Japanese corporation to an Eligible U.S. Holder that is a pension fund are exempt from Japanese income tax by way of withholding or otherwise unless such dividends are derived from the carrying on of a business, directly or indirectly, by such pension fund.

If the maximum tax rate provided for in the income tax treaty applicable to dividends paid by Toyota to any particular non-resident Holder is lower than the withholding tax rate otherwise applicable under Japanese tax law or if any particular non-resident Holder is exempt from Japanese income tax with respect to such dividends under the income tax treaty applicable to such particular non-resident Holder, such non-resident Holder who is entitled to a reduced rate of or exemption from Japanese withholding tax on payment of dividends on shares of common stock by Toyota is required to submit an Application Form for Income Tax Convention Regarding Relief from Japanese Income Tax on Dividends (together with any other required forms and documents) in advance through the withholding agent to the relevant tax authority before the payment of dividends. A standing proxy for non-resident Holders of a Japanese corporation may provide this application service. With respect to ADSs, this reduced rate or exemption is applicable if the Depositary or its agent submits, together with other documents, two Application Forms (one before payment of dividends, the other within eight months after the recording date concerning such payment of dividends) to the Japanese tax authority. To claim this reduced rate or exemption, any relevant non-resident Holder of ADSs will be required to file a proof of taxpayer status, residence and beneficial ownership (as applicable) and to provide other information or documents as may be required by the Depositary. A non-resident Holder who is entitled, under an applicable income tax treaty, to a reduced treaty rate lower than the withholding tax rate otherwise applicable under Japanese tax law or an exemption from the withholding tax, but failed to submit the required application in advance, will be entitled to claim the refund of withholding taxes withheld in excess of the rate under an applicable tax treaty (if such non-resident Holder is entitled to a reduced treaty rate under the applicable income tax treaty) or the whole of the withholding tax withheld (if such non-resident Holder is entitled to an exemption under the applicable income tax treaty) by complying with a certain subsequent filing procedure. Toyota does not assume any responsibility to ensure withholding at the reduced rate, or exemption therefrom, for non-resident Holders who would be so eligible under an applicable tax treaty but where the required procedures as stated above are not followed.

Gains derived from the sale of shares of common stock or ADSs outside Japan by a non-resident Holder holding such shares of common stock or ADSs as portfolio investors are, in general, not subject to Japanese income tax or corporation tax so long as filings required under Japanese law are made. Eligible U.S. Holders are not subject to Japanese income or corporation tax with respect to such gains under the Treaty.

Japanese inheritance and gift taxes at progressive rates may be payable by an individual who has acquired shares of common stock or ADSs as a legatee, heir or donee even though neither the individual nor the deceased nor donor is a Japanese resident.

Holders of shares of common stock or ADSs should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect of these taxes and, in the case of U.S. Holders, the possible application of the Estate and Gift Tax Treaty between the U.S. and Japan.

U.S. Federal Income Taxation

U.S. Holders

The following discussion is a summary of the principal U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders that hold those shares of common stock or ADSs as capital assets (generally, for investment purposes).

Taxation of Dividends

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and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. The U.S. dollar amount of such a dividend generally will be included in the gross income of a U.S. Holder, as ordinary income, when actually or constructively received by the U.S. Holder, in the case of shares of common stock, or by the depositary, in the case of ADSs. Dividends paid by us will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to U.S. corporations in respect of dividends received from other U.S. corporations.

Under current law, dividends received on shares and ADSs of certain foreign corporations in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011 by non-corporate U.S. investors may be subject to U.S. federal income tax at lower rates than other types of ordinary income if certain conditions are met. Dividends received by non-corporate U.S. Holders with respect to shares of common stock or ADSs of Toyota are expected to be eligible for these reduced rates of tax. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the eligibility of such dividends for a reduced rate of tax.

The U.S. dollar amount of a dividend paid in Japanese yen will be determined based on the Japanese yen/U.S. dollar exchange rate in effect on the date that the dividend is included in the gross income of the U.S. Holder, regardless of whether the payment is converted into U.S. dollars on that date. Generally, any gain or loss resulting from currency exchange fluctuations during the period from the date the dividend payment is included in the gross income of a U.S. Holder through the date that payment is converted into U.S. dollars (or otherwise disposed of) will be treated as U.S. source ordinary income or loss. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the calculation and U.S. federal income tax treatment of foreign currency gain or loss.

To the extent, if any, that the amount of any distribution received by a U.S. Holder in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs exceeds Toyota’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles, the distribution first will be treated as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in those shares or ADSs, and thereafter will be treated as U.S. source capital gain.

Distributions of additional shares of common stock that are made to U.S. Holders with respect to their shares of common stock or ADSs, and that are part of a pro rata distribution to all of Toyota’s shareholders, generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

For U.S. foreign tax credit purposes, dividends included in gross income by a U.S. Holder in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs will constitute income from sources outside the United States, and will generally be “passive category income” or, in the case of certain U.S. Holders, “general category income”. Subject to generally applicable limitations under U.S. federal income tax law and the Treaty, any Japanese withholding tax imposed in respect of a Toyota dividend may be claimed as a credit against the U.S. federal income tax liability of a U.S. Holder, or alternatively as a deduction in the computation of such U.S. Holder’s taxable income, if the U.S. Holder does not elect to claim a credit for any foreign taxes paid or accrued for the taxable year. Special rules generally will apply to the calculation of foreign tax credits in respect of dividend income that qualifies for preferential U.S. federal income tax rates. Additionally, special rules apply to individuals whose foreign source income during the taxable year consists entirely of “qualified passive income” and whose creditable foreign taxes paid or accrued during the taxable year do not exceed $300 ($600 in the case of a joint return). Further, under some circumstances, a U.S. Holder that:

(i) has held shares of common stock or ADSs for less than a specified minimum period, or

(ii) is obligated to make payments related to Toyota dividends,

will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for Japanese taxes imposed on Toyota dividends.

U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances. The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has expressed concern that parties to whom ADSs are released may be taking actions that are inconsistent with the claiming of foreign tax credits by U.S. Holders of ADSs. Accordingly, U.S. Holders should be aware that the discussion above regarding the creditability of Japanese withholding tax on dividends could be affected by future actions that may be taken by the IRS.

 

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Taxation of Capital Gains and Losses

In general, upon a sale or other taxable disposition of shares of common stock or ADSs, a U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on the sale or other taxable disposition and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in those shares of common stock or ADSs. A U.S. Holder generally will have an adjusted tax basis in a share of common stock or an ADS equal to its U.S. dollar cost. Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, gain or loss recognized on the sale or other taxable disposition of shares of common stock or ADSs generally will be capital gain or loss and, if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for those shares or ADSs exceeds one year, will be long-term capital gain or loss. Non-corporate U.S. Holders, including individuals, currently are eligible for preferential rates of U.S. federal income tax in respect of long-term capital gains. Under U.S. federal income tax law, the deduction of capital losses is subject to limitations. Any gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder in respect of the sale or other disposition of shares of common stock or ADSs generally will be treated as U.S. source income or loss for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes.

Deposits and withdrawals of common stock in exchange for ADSs will not result in the realization of gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Passive Foreign Investment Companies

A non-U.S. corporation generally will be classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes in any taxable year in which, after applying look-through rules, either (1) at least 75% of its gross income is passive income, or (2) on average at least 50% of the gross value of its assets is attributable to assets that produce passive income or are held for the production of passive income. Passive income for this purpose generally includes dividends, interest, royalties, rents and gains from commodities and securities transactions. The PFIC determination is made annually and generally is based on the value of a non-U.S. corporation’s assets (including goodwill) and composition of its income.

Toyota does not believe that it was a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes for its taxable year ended March 31, 2010, and intends to continue its operations in such a manner that it will not become a PFIC in the future. Because the PFIC determination is made annually and the application of the PFIC rules to a corporation such as Toyota (which among other things is engaged in leasing and financing through several subsidiaries) is not entirely clear, no assurances can be made regarding determination of its PFIC status in the current or any future taxable year. If Toyota is determined to be a PFIC, U.S. Holders could be subject to additional U.S. federal income taxes on gain recognized with respect to the shares of common stock or ADSs and on certain distributions. In addition, an interest charge may apply to the portion of the U.S. federal income tax liability on such gains or distributions treated under the PFIC rules as having been deferred by the U.S. Holder. Moreover, dividends that a non-corporate U.S. Holder receives from Toyota will not be eligible for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates on dividends described above if Toyota is a PFIC either in the taxable year of the dividend or the preceding taxable year. If a U.S. Holder owns shares of common stock or ADSs in any taxable year in which Toyota is a PFIC, such U.S. Holder generally would be required to file IRS Form 8621 (or other form specified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury) with the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax return in each year that Toyota is a PFIC. Toyota will inform U.S. Holders if it believes that it will be classified as a PFIC in any taxable year.

Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential application of the PFIC rules to shares of common stock or ADSs.

Non-U.S. Holders

The following discussion is a summary of the principal U.S. federal income tax consequences to beneficial owners of shares of common stock or ADSs that are neither U.S. Holders nor partnerships, nor entities taxable as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes (“Non-U.S. Holders”).

 

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A Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to any U.S. federal income or withholding tax on distributions received in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs unless the distributions are effectively connected with the conduct by the Non-U.S. Holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if an applicable tax treaty requires, are attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment or fixed base of such Non-U.S. Holder).

A Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax in respect of gain recognized on a sale or other disposition of shares of common stock or ADSs, unless:

 

  (i) the gain is effectively connected with a trade or business conducted by the Non-U.S. Holder within the United States (and, if an applicable tax treaty requires, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment or fixed base of such Non-U.S. Holder), or

 

  (ii) the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who was present in the United States for 183 or more days in the taxable year of the disposition and other conditions are met.

Income that is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of a Non-U.S. Holder, and, if an income tax treaty applies and so requires, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment or fixed base of the Non-U.S. Holder, generally will be taxed in the same manner as the income of a U.S. Holder. In addition, under certain circumstances, any effectively connected earnings and profits realized by a corporate Non-U.S. Holder may be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at the rate of 30% or at a lower rate that may be prescribed by an applicable income tax treaty.

Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

In general, information reporting requirements will apply to dividends paid to a U.S. Holder in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs, and to the proceeds received upon the sale, exchange or redemption of the shares of common stock or ADSs within the United States by U.S. Holders. Furthermore, backup withholding may apply to those amounts (currently at a 28% rate) if a U.S. Holder fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number, to certify that such U.S. Holder is not subject to backup withholding or to otherwise comply with the applicable requirements of the backup withholding requirements.

Dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs, and proceeds received upon the sale, exchange or redemption of shares of common stock or ADSs by a Non-U.S. Holder, generally are exempt from information reporting and backup withholding under current U.S. federal income tax law. However, a Non-U.S. Holder may be required to provide certification of non-U.S. status in order to obtain that exemption.

Persons required to establish their exempt status generally must provide such certification under penalty of perjury on IRS Form W-9, entitled Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, in the case of U.S. persons, and on IRS Form W-8BEN, entitled Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding (or other appropriate IRS Form W-8), in the case of non-U.S. persons. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. The amount of backup withholding imposed on a payment generally may be claimed as a credit against the holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided that the required information is properly furnished to the IRS in a timely manner.

Recent Legislative Developments

Newly enacted legislation requires certain U.S. Holders who are individuals, estates or trusts to pay up to an additional 3.8% tax on, among other things, dividends and capital gains for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. In addition, for taxable years beginning after March 18, 2010, new legislation requires certain U.S. Holders who are individuals that hold certain foreign financial assets (which may include shares of common stock or ADSs) to report information relating to such assets, subject to certain exceptions. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this legislation on their ownership and disposition of shares of common stock or ADSs.

 

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THE SUMMARY OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME AND JAPANESE NATIONAL TAX CONSEQUENCES SET OUT ABOVE IS INTENDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF COMMON STOCK OR ADSs ARE URGED TO CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF OWNING OR DISPOSING OF COMMON STOCK OR ADSs, BASED ON THEIR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.

10.F DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS

Not applicable.

10.G STATEMENT BY EXPERTS

Not applicable.

10.H DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

Toyota files annual reports on Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K with the SEC. You may read and copy this information at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549 or by accessing the SEC’s home page (http://www.sec.gov). You can also request copies of the documents, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the Public Reference Section of the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. In addition, Toyota’s reports, proxy statements and other information may be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005. Copies of the documents referred to herein may also be inspected at Toyota’s offices by contacting Toyota at 1 Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-8571, Japan, attention: Financial Reporting Department, Accounting Division, telephone number: 81-565-28-2121.

10.I SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risk Disclosures

Toyota is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, certain commodity and equity security prices. In order to manage the risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, Toyota enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments.

A description of Toyota’s accounting policies for derivative instruments is included in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and further disclosure is provided in notes 20 and 21 to the consolidated financial statements.

Toyota monitors and manages these financial exposures as an integral part of its overall risk management program, which recognizes the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effects on Toyota’s operating results.

The financial instruments included in the market risk analysis consist of all of Toyota’s cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, finance receivables, securities investments, long-term and short-term debt and all derivative financial instruments. Toyota’s portfolio of derivative financial instruments consists of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign currency options, interest rate swaps, interest rate currency swap agreements and interest rate options. Anticipated transactions denominated in foreign currencies that are covered by Toyota’s derivative hedging are not included in the market risk analysis. Although operating leases are not required to be included, Toyota has included these instruments in determining interest rate risk.

 

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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Toyota has foreign currency exposures related to buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the local currencies in which it operates. Toyota is exposed to foreign currency risk related to future earnings or assets and liabilities that are exposed due to operating cash flows and various financial instruments that are denominated in foreign currencies. Toyota’s most significant foreign currency exposures relate to the U.S. dollar and the euro.

Toyota uses a value-at-risk analysis (“VAR”) to evaluate its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The VAR of the combined foreign exchange position represents a potential loss in pre-tax earnings that was estimated to be ¥114.1 billion as of March 31, 2009 and ¥148.9 billion as of March 31, 2010. Based on Toyota’s overall currency exposure (including derivative positions), the risk during the year ended March 31, 2010 to pre-tax cash flow from currency movements was on average ¥135.5 billion, with a high of ¥148.9 billion and a low of ¥123.8 billion.

The VAR was estimated by using a Monte Carlo Simulation Method and assumed 95% confidence level on the realization date and a 10-day holding period.

Interest Rate Risk

Toyota is subject to market risk from exposures to changes in interest rates based on its financing, investing and cash management activities. Toyota enters into various financial instrument transactions to maintain the desired level of exposure to the risk of interest rate fluctuations and to minimize interest expense. The potential decrease in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 100 basis point upward shift in interest rates would be approximately ¥55.8 billion as of March 31, 2009 and ¥ 67.8billion as of March 31, 2010.

There are certain shortcomings inherent to the sensitivity analyses presented. The model assumes that interest rate changes are instantaneous parallel shifts in the yield curve. However, in reality, changes are rarely instantaneous. Although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may not react correspondingly to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets may lag behind changes in market rates. Finance receivables are less susceptible to prepayments when interest rates change and, as a result, Toyota’s model does not address prepayment risk for automotive related finance receivables. However, in the event of a change in interest rates, actual loan prepayments may deviate significantly from the assumptions used in the model.

Commodity Price Risk

Commodity price risk is the possibility of higher or lower costs due to changes in the prices of commodities, such as non-ferrous alloys (e.g., aluminum), precious metals (e.g., palladium, platinum and rhodium) and ferrous alloys, which Toyota uses in the production of motor vehicles. Toyota does not use derivative instruments to hedge the price risk associated with the purchase of those commodities and controls its commodity price risk by holding minimum stock levels.

Equity Price Risk

Toyota holds investments in various available-for-sale equity securities that are subject to price risk. The fair value of available-for-sale equity securities was ¥798.2 billion as of March 31, 2009 and ¥852.7 billion as of March 31, 2010. The potential change in the fair value of these investments, assuming a 10% change in prices, would be approximately ¥79.8 billion as of March 31, 2009 and ¥85.3 billion as of March 31, 2010.

 

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ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

12.D AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES

Fees and Charges for Holders of American Depositary Receipts

The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary for the ADSs (the “Depositary”), collects its fees for delivery and surrender of ADSs directly from investors depositing shares or surrendering ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal or from intermediaries acting for them. The Depositary collects fees for making distributions to investors by deducting those fees from the amounts distributed or by selling a portion of distributable property to pay the fees. The Depositary may generally refuse to provide fee-attracting services until its fees for those services are paid.

 

Persons depositing or withdrawing shares must pay:

 

For:

$ 5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs)  

•     Issuance of ADSs, including issuances resulting from a distribution, sale or exercise of shares or rights or other property

 

•     Cancellation of ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal including if the deposit agreement terminates

$ 0.02 (or less) per ADS  

•     Any cash distribution to ADSs registered holders

A fee equivalent to the fee that would be payable if securities distributed to the ADR holder had been shares and the shares had been deposited for issuance of ADSs  

•     Distribution of securities distributed to holders of deposited securities which are distributed by the depositary to ADS registered holders

Registration fees  

•     Registration of transfer of shares on Toyota’s share register to the name of the depositary or its nominee or the custodian or its nominee when you deposit or withdraw shares

Expenses of the depositary  

•     Cable, telex and facsimile transmissions (when expressly provided in the deposit agreement)

 

•     Converting foreign currency to US dollars

Taxes and other governmental charges the depositary or the custodian have to pay on any ADS or share underlying an ADS  

•     As necessary

Fees Incurred in Fiscal 2010

For fiscal 2010, the Depositary paid Toyota $100,000 for standard out-of-pocket maintenance costs for the ADRs (consisting of the expenses of postage and envelopes for mailing annual and reports, printing and distributing dividend checks, stationery, postage, facsimile, and telephone calls) and expenses relating to Toyota’s annual general shareholders’ meeting that are incurred with respect to Toyota’s ADR holders. The Depositary also paid Toyota’s continuing annual stock exchange listing fees.

Fees to be Paid in the Future

The Depositary has agreed to reimburse Toyota for expenses Toyota incurs that are related to the maintenance of the ADS program. The Depositary has agreed to pay the standard out-of-pocket maintenance costs for the ADRs, which consist of the expenses of postage and envelopes for mailing annual reports, printing and distributing dividend checks, stationery, postage, facsimile, and telephone calls. It has also agreed to reimburse Toyota annually for any special investor relations promotional activities, certain annual general shareholders’ meeting expenses and its continuing listing fees. There are limits on the amount of expenses for which the Depositary will reimburse Toyota, but the amount of reimbursement available to Toyota is not tied to the amount of fees investors pay to the Depositary.

 

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PART II

ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

None.

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Toyota performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal 2010. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that the material financial and non-financial information required to be disclosed in the Form 20-F that Toyota files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to its management including, the chief executive officer and the principal accounting and financial officer. The disclosure controls and procedures also ensures that the Form 20-F that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. The evaluation was performed under the supervision of Toyota’s Chairman of the Board and the Executive Vice President. Toyota’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving its objectives. Managerial judgment was necessary to evaluate the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The Chairman of the Board and the Executive Vice President have concluded that Toyota’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

(b) MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Toyota’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

  (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of Toyota’s assets;

 

  (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that Toyota’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of Toyota’s management and directors; and

 

  (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of Toyota’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Toyota’s management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in “Internal Control — Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

 

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Based on this evaluation, management concluded that Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2010.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements included in this report, has also audited the effectiveness of Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2010, as stated in its report included herein.

(c) ATTESTATION REPORT OF THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Toyota’s independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata, has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting. This report appears in Item 18.

(d) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There have been no changes in Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting during fiscal 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 16. [RESERVED]

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

Toyota maintains a corporate auditor system, in accordance with the Corporation Act. Toyota’s board of corporate auditors is comprised of seven corporate auditors, four of whom are outside corporate auditors. Each corporate auditor has been appointed at Toyota’s shareholders’ meetings and has certain statutory powers independently, including auditing the business affairs and accounts of Toyota.

Toyota’s board of corporate auditors has determined that it does not have an “audit committee financial expert” serving on the board of corporate auditors. The qualifications for, and powers of, the corporate auditor delineated in the Corporation Act are different from those anticipated for any audit committee financial expert. Corporate auditors have the authority to be given reports from a certified public accountant or an accounting firm concerning audits, including technical accounting matters. At the same time, each corporate auditor has the authority to consult internal and external experts on accounting matters. Each corporate auditor must fulfill the requirements under Japanese laws and regulations and otherwise follow Japanese corporate governance practices and, accordingly, Toyota’s board of corporate auditors has confirmed that it is not necessarily in Toyota’s best interest to nominate as corporate auditor a person who meets the definition of audit committee financial experts. Although Toyota does not have an audit committee financial expert on its board of corporate auditors, Toyota believes that Toyota’s current corporate governance system, taken as a whole, including the corporate auditors’ ability to consult internal and external experts, is fully equivalent to a system having an audit committee financial expert on its board of corporate auditors.

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

Toyota has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its directors and managing officers, including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of Toyota’s code of ethics is included as an exhibit to this annual report on Form 20-F.

ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata has audited the financial statements of Toyota included in this annual report on Form 20-F.

 

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The following table presents the aggregate fees for professional services and other services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata and the various network and member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers to Toyota in fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010.

 

     Yen in millions
     2009    2010

Audit Fees(1)

   3,539    3,072

Audit-related Fees(2)

   76    83

Tax Fees(3)

   702    487

All Other Fees(4)

   86    174

Total

   4,403    3,816

 

(1) Audit Fees consist of fees billed for the annual audit services engagement and other audit services, which are those services that only the external auditor reasonably can provide, and include the services of annual audit, quarterly reviews and assessment and reviews of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting of Toyota and its subsidiaries and affiliates; the services associated with SEC registration statements or other documents issued in connection with securities offerings such as comfort letters and consents; consultations as to the accounting or disclosure treatment of transactions or events.

 

(2) Audit-related Fees consist of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of its financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the external auditor, and mainly include services such as due diligence; agreed-upon or expanded audit procedures; internal control reviews and assistance; review of the effectiveness of the internal audit function; assistance with implementation of the requirements of SEC rules pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; financial statement audits of employee benefit plans.

 

(3) Tax Fees include fees billed for tax compliance services, including the services such as tax planning, advice and compliance of federal, state, local and international tax; the review of tax returns; assistance with tax audits and appeals; tax-only valuation services including transfer pricing and cost segregation studies; expatriate tax assistance and compliance.

 

(4) All Other Fees primarily include fees billed for risk management advisory services of assessment and testing of security infrastructure controls; advisory services relating to accounting manual and accounting control; advisory services relating to establishment of a new subsidiary; assistance with continuing education and training; services providing information related to automotive market conditions and sales networks.

Policies and Procedures of the Board of Corporate Auditors

Below is a summary of the current policies and procedures of the board of corporate auditors for the pre-approval of audit and permissible non-audit services performed by Toyota’s independent public accountants.

Under the policy, the Representative Directors submit a request for general pre-approval of audit and permissible non-audit services for the following fiscal year, which shall include details of the specific services and estimated fees for the services, to the board of corporate auditors, which reviews and determines whether or not to grant the request by the end of March of the fiscal year. Upon the general pre-approval of the board of corporate auditors, the Representative Directors are not required to obtain any specific pre-approval for audit and permissible non-audit services so long as those services fall within the scope of the general pre-approval provided.

The board of corporate auditors makes a further determination of whether or not to grant a request to revise the general pre-approval for the applicable fiscal year if such request is submitted by the Representative Directors or the Managing Officer authorized by the Representative Director. Such request may include (i) adding any audit or permissible non-audit services other than the ones listed in the general pre-approval and (ii) obtaining services that are listed in the general pre-approval but of which the total fee amount exceeds the amount affirmed

 

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by the general pre-approval. The determination of whether or not to grant a request to revise the general pre-approval noted in the foregoing may alternatively be made by an Executive Corporate Auditor, who is designated in advance by a resolution of the board of corporate auditors, in which case such Executive Corporate Auditor shall report such decision at the next meeting of the board of corporate auditors. The performance of audit and permissible non-audit services and the payment of fees are subject to review by the board of corporate auditors at least once every fiscal half year.

ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

Toyota does not have an audit committee. Toyota is relying on the general exemption contained in Rule 10A-3(c)(3) under the Exchange Act, which provides an exemption from the NYSE’s listing standards relating to audit committees for foreign companies like Toyota that have a board of corporate auditors. Toyota’s reliance on Rule 10A-3(c)(3) does not, in its opinion, materially adversely affect the ability of its board of corporate auditors to act independently and to satisfy the other requirements of Rule 10A-3.

ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

The following table sets forth purchases of Toyota’s common stock by Toyota and its affiliated purchasers during fiscal 2010:

 

Period

   (a)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
   (b)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
(Yen)(1)
   (c)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(2)
   (d)
Maximum
Number of
Shares  that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs(2)

April 1, 2009 – April 30, 2009

   7,183    3,710.76    —      —  

May 1, 2009 – May 31, 2009

   4,214    3,717.62    —      —  

June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009

   3,651    3,773.44    —      —  

July 1, 2009 – July 31, 2009

   4,090    3,559.91    —      —  

August 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009

   3,521    4,053.01    —      —  

September 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009

   2,787    3,880.56    —      —  

October 1, 2009 – October 31, 2009

   2,117    3,536.58    —      —  

November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009

   2,009    3,525.75    —      —  

December 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

   4,058    3,720.50    —      —  

January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010

   4,380    4,020.90    —      —  

February 1, 2010 – February 28, 2010

   3,186    3,448.58    —      —  

March 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010

   3,219    3,523.78    —      —  
                   

Total

   44,415    —      —      —  
                   

 

(1) All purchases were made as a result of holders of shares constituting less than one unit, which is 100 shares of common stock, requesting Toyota to purchase shares that are a fraction of a unit, in accordance with Toyota’s share handling regulations. Toyota is required to comply with such requests pursuant to the Corporation Act (or until the Corporation Act became effective, the Commercial Code). See “Memorandum and Articles of Association — Japanese Unit Share System.”

 

(2) Toyota did not have any publicly announced plans or programs in place for fiscal 2010.

ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

Not applicable.

 

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ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Significant Differences in Corporate Governance Practices between Toyota and U.S. Companies Listed on the NYSE

Pursuant to home country practices exemptions granted by the NYSE, Toyota is permitted to follow certain corporate governance practices complying with Japanese laws, regulations and stock exchange rules in lieu of the NYSE’s listing standards. The SEC approved changes to the NYSE’s listing standards related to corporate governance practices of listed companies (the “NYSE Corporate Governance Rules”) in November 2003, as further amended in November 2004. Toyota is exempt from the approved changes, except for requirements that (a) Toyota’s board of corporate auditors satisfies the requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), (b) Toyota must disclose significant differences in its corporate governance practices as compared to those followed by domestic companies under the NYSE listing standards, (c) Toyota’s principal executive officer must notify the NYSE in writing after any executive officer of Toyota becomes aware of any non-compliance with (a) and (b), and (d) Toyota must submit annual and interim written affirmations to the NYSE. Toyota’s corporate governance practices and those followed by domestic companies under the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules have the following significant differences:

1. Directors. Toyota currently does not have any directors who will be deemed an “independent director” as required under the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules for U.S. listed companies. Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, the Corporation Act does not require Japanese companies with a board of corporate auditors such as Toyota to have any independent directors on its board of directors. While the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules require that the non-management directors of each listed company meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management, Toyota currently has no non-management director on its board of directors. Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, the Corporation Act does not require, and accordingly Toyota does not have, an internal corporate organ or committee comprised solely of independent directors.

2. Committees. Under the Corporation Act, Toyota has elected to structure its corporate governance system as a company with corporate auditors, who are under a statutory duty to monitor, review and report on the management of the affairs of Toyota. Toyota, as with other Japanese companies with a board of corporate auditors, but unlike U.S. listed companies subject to the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, does not have specified committees, including those that are responsible for director nomination, corporate governance and executive compensation.

Pursuant to the Corporation Act, Toyota’s board of directors nominates and submits a proposal for the appointment of directors for shareholder approval. The shareholders vote on such nomination at the general shareholders’ meeting. The Corporation Act requires that the respective limits or calculation formula, and kind (in case that the remuneration, bonus and any other benefits in compensation for the execution of duties (“remuneration, etc.”) are to be paid in other than cash) of remuneration, etc. to be paid to directors, and limits of remuneration, etc. to be paid to corporate auditors, must be determined by a resolution of the general shareholders’ meeting, unless their remuneration, etc. is provided for in the articles of incorporation. The distribution of remuneration, etc. among each director is broadly delegated to the board of directors and the distribution of remuneration among each corporate auditor is determined by consultation among the corporate auditors.

3. Audit Committee. Toyota avails itself of paragraph (c)(3) of Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act, which provides a general exemption from the audit committee requirements to a foreign private issuer with a board of corporate auditors, subject to certain requirements which continue to be applicable under Rule 10A-3.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Corporation Act, Toyota elects its corporate auditors through a resolution adopted at a general shareholders’ meeting. Toyota currently has seven corporate auditors, which exceeds the minimum number of corporate auditors required pursuant to the Corporation Act.

 

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Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, the Corporation Act, among others, does not require corporate auditors to establish an expertise in accounting nor are they required to present other special knowledge and experience. Under the Corporation Act, the board of corporate auditors may determine the auditing policies and methods of investigating the conditions of Toyota’s business and assets, and may resolve other matters concerning the execution of the corporate auditor’s duties. The board of corporate auditors also prepares auditors’ reports and gives consent to proposals of the nomination of corporate auditors and accounting auditors.

Toyota currently has four outside corporate auditors under the Corporation Act. Under the Corporation Act, at least half of the corporate auditors of Toyota must be “outside” corporate auditors, which is any person who was not a director, accounting counselor (in the case that an accounting counselor is a judicial person, a member of such judicial person who is in charge of its affairs), executive officer, manager, or employee of Toyota or its subsidiaries at any time during the past. Such qualifications for an “outside” corporate auditor are different from the audit committee independence requirement under the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules.

4. Corporate Governance Guidelines. Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, Toyota is not required to adopt corporate governance guidelines under Japanese laws and regulations, including the Corporation Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan and stock exchange rules. However, Toyota is required to resolve the matters at the board of directors concerning provision of the system to ensure the execution of duties of the directors to comply with the laws, regulations and the articles of incorporation, and any other systems to ensure the adequacy of the business required under the ordinance of the Ministry of Justice (“internal control system” or “naibu-tosei”), and to disclose such matters resolved, policies and the present status of its corporate governance in its business reports, annual securities report and certain other disclosure documents in accordance with the regulations under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law and stock exchange rules in respect of timely disclosure.

5. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, under Japanese laws and regulations including the Corporation Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law and stock exchange rules, Toyota is not required to adopt a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees. Accordingly, Toyota is not required to adopt and disclose waivers of the code of business conduct and ethics for these individuals. However, Toyota resolved the matters concerning provision of the system to ensure the execution of duties of the employees to comply with the laws, regulations and the articles of incorporation, etc. as “internal control system” or “naibu-tosei” pursuant to the Corporation Act, maintains guidelines and internal regulations such as “Guiding Principles at Toyota”, “Toyota Code of Conduct” and a code of ethics pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Please see “Code of Ethics” for additional information.

6. Shareholder Approval of Equity Compensation Plans. Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, under which material revisions to equity-compensation plans of listed companies are subject to shareholder approval, pursuant to the Corporation Act, generally, the adoption of equity compensation plans for directors is required to be approved by a majority of shareholders at the general shareholders’ meeting as the remuneration, etc. in other than cash. In addition to such approval, if Toyota desires to adopt an equity-compensation plan under which stock acquisition rights are granted on specially favorable terms to the recipient (except where such rights are granted to all of its shareholders on a pro-rata basis at the same time), then Toyota obtains approval by super-majority (as defined in the Corporation Act) at the ordinary general shareholders’ meeting. Such approval is applicable only to stock acquisition rights to be granted within one year from the date of the approval.

 

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PART III

ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Not applicable.

ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following financial statements are filed as part of this annual report on Form 20-F.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F - 2

Consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2009 and 2010

   F - 3

Consolidated statements of income for the years ended
March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010

  

F - 5

Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity for the years ended
March  31, 2008, 2009 and 2010

  

F - 6

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended
March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010

  

F - 8

Notes to consolidated financial statements

   F - 10

All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

Financial statements of 50% or less owned persons accounted for by the equity method have been omitted because the registrant’s proportionate share of the income from continuing operations before income taxes is less than 20% of consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and the investment in and advances to each company is less than 20% of consolidated total assets.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

(“Toyota Motor Corporation”)

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiaries at March 31, 2009 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 15(b). Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata

Nagoya, Japan

June 25, 2010

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

 

    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2009     2010     2010  

Current assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

  ¥ 2,444,280      ¥ 1,865,746      $ 20,053   

Time deposits

    45,178        392,724        4,221   

Marketable securities

    495,326        1,793,165        19,273   

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of ¥15,034 million in 2009 and ¥13,735 million ($148 million) in 2010

    1,392,749        1,886,273        20,274   

Finance receivables, net

    3,891,406        4,209,496        45,244   

Other receivables

    332,722        360,379        3,873   

Inventories

    1,459,394        1,422,373        15,288   

Deferred income taxes

    605,331        632,164        6,795   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    632,543        511,284        5,495   
                       

Total current assets

    11,298,929        13,073,604        140,516   
                       

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

    5,655,545        5,630,680        60,519   
                       

Investments and other assets

     

Marketable securities and other securities investments

    2,102,874        2,256,279        24,251   

Affiliated companies

    1,826,375        1,879,320        20,199   

Employees receivables

    69,523        67,506        725   

Other

    707,110        730,997        7,857   
                       

Total investments and other assets

    4,705,882        4,934,102        53,032   
                       

Property, plant and equipment

     

Land

    1,257,409        1,261,349        13,557   

Buildings

    3,633,954        3,693,972        39,703   

Machinery and equipment

    9,201,093        9,298,967        99,946   

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases

    2,836,881        2,613,248        28,087   

Construction in progress

    263,602        226,212        2,432   
                       

Total property, plant and equipment, at cost

    17,192,939        17,093,748        183,725   

Less - Accumulated depreciation

    (9,791,258     (10,382,847     (111,596
                       

Total property, plant and equipment, net

    7,401,681        6,710,901        72,129   
                       

Total assets

  ¥ 29,062,037      ¥ 30,349,287      $ 326,196   
                       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   ¥ 3,617,672      ¥ 3,279,673      $ 35,250   

Current portion of long-term debt

     2,699,512        2,218,324        23,843   

Accounts payable

     1,299,455        1,956,505        21,029   

Other payables

     670,634        572,450        6,153   

Accrued expenses

     1,540,681        1,735,930        18,658   

Income taxes payable

     51,298        153,387        1,648   

Other current liabilities

     710,041        769,945        8,275   
                        

Total current liabilities

     10,589,293        10,686,214        114,856   
                        

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

     6,301,469        7,015,409        75,402   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     634,612        678,677        7,294   

Deferred income taxes

     642,293        813,221        8,741   

Other long-term liabilities

     293,633        225,323        2,422   
                        

Total long-term liabilities

     7,872,007        8,732,630        93,859   
                        

Shareholders’ equity

      

Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock, no par value,

      

authorized: 10,000,000,000 shares in 2009 and 2010;

issued: 3,447,997,492 shares in 2009 and 2010

     397,050        397,050        4,268   

Additional paid-in capital

     501,211        501,331        5,388   

Retained earnings

     11,531,622        11,568,602        124,340   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1,107,781     (846,835     (9,102

Treasury stock, at cost, 312,115,017 shares in 2009 and 312,002,149 shares in 2010

     (1,260,895     (1,260,425     (13,547
                        

Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

     10,061,207        10,359,723        111,347   
                        

Noncotrolling interest

     539,530        570,720        6,134   
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     10,600,737        10,930,443        117,481   
                        

Commitments and contingencies

      

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 29,062,037      ¥ 30,349,287      $ 326,196   
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Net revenues

        

Sales of products

   ¥ 24,820,510      ¥ 19,173,720      ¥ 17,724,729      $ 190,507   

Financing operations

     1,468,730        1,355,850        1,226,244        13,180   
                                

Total net revenues

     26,289,240        20,529,570        18,950,973        203,687   
                                

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of products sold

     20,452,338        17,468,416        15,971,496        171,663   

Cost of financing operations

     1,068,015        987,384        712,301        7,656   

Selling, general and administrative

     2,498,512        2,534,781        2,119,660        22,782   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     24,018,865        20,990,581        18,803,457        202,101   
                                

Operating income (loss)

     2,270,375        (461,011     147,516        1,586   
                                

Other income (expense)

        

Interest and dividend income

     165,676        138,467        78,224        841   

Interest expense

     (46,113     (46,882     (33,409     (359

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     9,172        (1,815     68,251        733   

Other income (loss), net

     38,112        (189,140     30,886        332   
                                

Total other income (expense)

     166,847        (99,370     143,952        1,547   
                                

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     2,437,222        (560,381     291,468        3,133   
                                

Provision for income taxes

     911,495        (56,442     92,664        996   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     270,114        42,724        45,408        488   
                                

Net income (loss)

     1,795,841        (461,215     244,212        2,625   
                                

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     (77,962     24,278        (34,756     (374
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   ¥ 1,717,879      ¥ (436,937   ¥ 209,456      $ 2,251   
                                
     Yen     U.S. dollars  

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share

        

- Basic

   ¥ 540.65      ¥ (139.13   ¥ 66.79      $ 0.72   
                                

- Diluted

   ¥ 540.44      ¥ (139.13   ¥ 66.79      $ 0.72   
                                

Cash dividends per share

   ¥ 140.00      ¥ 100.00      ¥ 45.00      $ 0.48   
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

    Yen in millions  
    Common
stock
  Additional
paid-in
capital
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Treasury
stock,

at cost
    Total
Toyota  Motor
Corporation
shareholders’

equity
    Noncontrolling
interest
    Total
shareholders’

equity
 

Balances at March 31, 2007

  ¥ 397,050   ¥ 497,593      ¥ 11,764,713      ¥ 701,390      ¥ (1,524,654   ¥ 11,836,092      ¥ 628,244      ¥ 12,464,336   
                                                             

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

                10,330        10,330   

Issuance during the year

      3,475              3,475          3,475   

Comprehensive income

               

Net income

        1,717,879            1,717,879        77,962        1,795,841   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          (461,189       (461,189     (20,128     (481,317

Unrealized losses on securities, net of reclassification adjustments

          (347,829       (347,829     (13,734     (361,563

Pension liability adjustments

          (133,577       (133,577     (7,068     (140,645
                                 

Total comprehensive income

              775,284        37,032        812,316   
                                 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders

        (430,860         (430,860       (430,860

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (18,939     (18,939

Purchase and reissuance of common stock

            (314,464     (314,464       (314,464

Retirement of common stock

      (3,499     (643,182       646,681        —            —     
                                                             

Balances at March 31, 2008

    397,050     497,569        12,408,550        (241,205     (1,192,437     11,869,527        656,667        12,526,194   
                                                             

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

                (30,645     (30,645

Issuance during the year

      3,642              3,642          3,642   

Comprehensive loss

               

Net loss

        (436,937         (436,937     (24,278     (461,215

Other comprehensive income (loss)

               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          (381,303       (381,303     (18,865     (400,168

Unrealized losses on securities, net of reclassification adjustments

          (293,101       (293,101     (13,590     (306,691

Pension liability adjustments

          (192,172       (192,172     (8,874     (201,046
                                 

Total comprehensive loss

              (1,303,513     (65,607     (1,369,120
                                 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders

        (439,991         (439,991       (439,991

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (20,885     (20,885

Purchase and reissuance of common stock

            (68,458     (68,458       (68,458
                                                             

Balances at March 31, 2009

  ¥ 397,050   ¥ 501,211      ¥ 11,531,622      ¥ (1,107,781   ¥ (1,260,895   ¥ 10,061,207      ¥ 539,530      ¥ 10,600,737   
                                                             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)

 

    Yen in millions  
    Common
stock
  Additional
paid-in
capital
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Treasury
stock,

at cost
    Total
Toyota  Motor
Corporation
shareholders’

equity
    Noncontrolling
interest
    Total
shareholders’

equity
 

Balances at March 31, 2009

  ¥ 397,050   ¥ 501,211      ¥ 11,531,622      ¥ (1,107,781   ¥ (1,260,895   ¥ 10,061,207      ¥ 539,530      ¥ 10,600,737   
                                                             

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

      (2,116           (2,116     (2,748     (4,864

Issuance during the year

      2,236              2,236          2,236   

Comprehensive income

               

Net income

        209,456            209,456        34,756        244,212   

Other comprehensive income

               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          9,894          9,894        5,721        15,615   

Unrealized gains on securities, net of reclassification adjustments

          176,407          176,407        4,095        180,502   

Pension liability adjustments

          74,645          74,645        98        74,743   
                                 

Total comprehensive income

              470,402        44,670        515,072   
                                 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders

        (172,476         (172,476       (172,476

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (10,732     (10,732

Purchase and reissuance of common stock

            470        470          470   
                                                             

Balances at March 31, 2010

  ¥ 397,050   ¥ 501,331      ¥ 11,568,602      ¥ (846,835   ¥ (1,260,425   ¥ 10,359,723      ¥ 570,720      ¥ 10,930,443   
                                                             
    U.S. dollars in millions  
    Common
stock
  Additional
paid-in
capital
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Treasury
stock,

at cost
    Total
Toyota  Motor

Corporation
shareholders’

equity
    Noncontrolling
interest
    Total
shareholders’

equity
 

Balances at March 31, 2009

  $ 4,268   $ 5,387      $ 123,943      $ (11,907   $ (13,552   $ 108,139      $ 5,798      $ 113,937   
                                                             

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

      (23           (23     (29     (52

Issuance during the year

      24              24          24   

Comprehensive income

               

Net income

        2,251            2,251        374        2,625   

Other comprehensive income

               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          107          107        61        168   

Unrealized gains on securities, net of reclassification adjustments

          1,896          1,896        44        1,940   

Pension liability adjustments

          802          802        1        803   
                                 

Total comprehensive income

              5,056        480        5,536   
                                 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders

        (1,854         (1,854       (1,854

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (115     (115

Purchase and reissuance of common stock

            5        5          5   
                                                             

Balances at March 31, 2010

  $ 4,268   $ 5,388      $ 124,340      $ (9,102   $ (13,547   $ 111,347      $ 6,134      $ 117,481   
                                                             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
    For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
    2008     2009     2010     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Net income (loss)

  ¥ 1,795,841      ¥ (461,215   ¥ 244,212      $ 2,625   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

       

Depreciation

    1,491,135        1,495,170        1,414,569        15,204   

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    122,790        257,433        100,775        1,083   

Pension and severance costs, less payments

    (54,341     (20,958     1,254        13   

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

    45,437        68,682        46,937        505   

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

    11,346        220,920        2,486        27   

Deferred income taxes

    81,458        (194,990     25,537        274   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

    (270,114     (42,724     (45,408     (488

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other (Increase) decrease in accounts and notes receivable

    (206,793     791,481        (576,711     (6,199

(Increase) decrease in inventories

    (149,984     192,379        56,059        603   

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

    (82,737     9,923        97,494        1,048   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

    62,241        (837,402     649,214        6,978   

Increase (decrease) in accrued income taxes

    (118,030     (251,868     102,207        1,098   

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

    206,911        (41,819     213,341        2,293   

Other

    46,464        291,893        226,564        2,435   
                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    2,981,624        1,476,905        2,558,530        27,499   
                               

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Additions to finance receivables

    (8,647,717     (8,612,111     (7,806,201     (83,902

Collection of finance receivables

    7,223,573        8,143,804        7,509,578        80,714   

Proceeds from sales of finance receivables

    109,124        11,290        8,390        90   

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    (1,480,570     (1,364,582     (604,536     (6,498

Additions to equipment leased to others

    (1,279,405     (960,315     (833,065     (8,954

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    67,551        47,386        52,473        564   

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

    375,881        528,749        465,092        4,999   

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

    (1,151,640     (636,030     (2,412,182     (25,926

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities and security investments

    165,495        800,422        77,025        828   

Proceeds upon maturity of marketable securities and security investments

    821,915        675,455        1,031,716        11,089   

Payment for additional investments in affiliated companies, net of cash acquired

    (4,406     (45     (1,020     (11

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

    (74,687     135,757        (337,454     (3,627
                               

Net cash used in investing activities

  ¥ (3,874,886   ¥ (1,230,220   ¥ (2,850,184   $ (30,634
                               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

 

    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
    For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
    2008     2009     2010     2010  

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  ¥ 3,349,812      ¥ 3,506,990      ¥ 3,178,310      $ 34,161   

Payments of long-term debt

    (2,310,008     (2,704,078     (2,938,202     (31,580

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

    408,912        406,507        (335,363     (3,605

Dividends paid

    (430,860     (439,991     (172,476     (1,854

Purchase of common stock, and other

    (311,667     (70,587     (10,251     (110
                               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    706,189        698,841        (277,982     (2,988
                               

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (84,759     (129,793     (8,898     (95
                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    (271,832     815,733        (578,534     (6,218

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    1,900,379        1,628,547        2,444,280        26,271   
                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  ¥ 1,628,547      ¥ 2,444,280      ¥ 1,865,746      $ 20,053   
                               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Nature of operations:

Toyota is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of sedans, minivans, compact cars, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and related parts and accessories throughout the world. In addition, Toyota provides financing, vehicle and equipment leasing and certain other financial services primarily to its dealers and their customers to support the sales of vehicles and other products manufactured by Toyota.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies:

The parent company and its subsidiaries in Japan maintain their records and prepare their financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Japan, and its foreign subsidiaries in conformity with those of their countries of domicile. Certain adjustments and reclassifications have been incorporated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform to U.S.GAAP.

Significant accounting policies after reflecting adjustments for the above are as follows:

Basis of consolidation and accounting for investments in affiliated companies -

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the parent company and those of its majority-owned subsidiary companies. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies in which Toyota exercises significant influence, but which it does not control, are stated at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings. Consolidated net income includes Toyota’s equity in current earnings of such companies, after elimination of unrealized intercompany profits. Investments in such companies are reduced to net realizable value if a decline in market value is determined other-than-temporary. Investments in non-public companies in which Toyota does not exercise significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) are stated at cost. The accounts of variable interest entities as defined by U.S.GAAP are included in the consolidated financial statements, if applicable.

Estimates -

The preparation of Toyota’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S.GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The more significant estimates include: product warranties, allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, residual values for leased assets, impairment of long-lived assets, pension costs and obligations, fair value of derivative financial instruments, other-than-temporary losses on marketable securities and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.

Translation of foreign currencies -

All asset and liability accounts of foreign subsidiaries and affiliates are translated into Japanese yen at appropriate year-end current exchange rates and all income and expense accounts of those subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates for each period. The foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Foreign currency receivables and payables are translated at appropriate year-end current exchange rates and the resulting transaction gains or losses are recorded in operations currently.

 

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Revenue recognition -

Revenues from sales of vehicles and parts are generally recognized upon delivery which is considered to have occurred when the dealer has taken title to the product and the risk and reward of ownership have been substantively transferred, except as described below.

Toyota’s sales incentive programs principally consist of cash payments to dealers calculated based on vehicle volume or a model sold by a dealer during a certain period of time. Toyota accrues these incentives as revenue reductions upon the sale of a vehicle corresponding to the program by the amount determined in the related incentive program.

Revenues from the sales of vehicles under which Toyota conditionally guarantees the minimum resale value are recognized on a pro rata basis from the date of sale to the first exercise date of the guarantee in a manner similar to operating lease accounting. The underlying vehicles of these transactions are recorded as assets and are depreciated in accordance with Toyota’s depreciation policy.

Revenues from retail financing contracts and finance leases are recognized using the effective yield method. Revenues from operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Other costs -

Advertising and sales promotion costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were ¥484,508 million, ¥389,242 million and ¥304,375 million ($3,271 million) for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Toyota generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. Provisions for product warranties are provided for specific periods of time and/or usage of the product and vary depending upon the nature of the product, the geographic location of the sale and other factors. Toyota records a provision for estimated product warranty costs at the time the related sale is recognized based on estimates that Toyota will incur to repair or replace product parts that fail while under warranty. The amount of accrued estimated warranty costs is primarily based on historical experience as to product failures as well as current information on repair costs. The amount of warranty costs accrued also contains an estimate of warranty claim recoveries to be received from suppliers.

In addition to product warranties above, Toyota accrues for costs of recalls and other safety measures based on management’s estimates when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Prior to the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, amounts were accrued based on individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures. During the fourth quarter of this consolidated fiscal year, as a result of significant changes in facts and circumstances, Toyota has employed an estimation model, to accrue at the time of vehicle sale, an amount that represents management’s best estimate of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures. The estimation model for recalls and other safety measures takes into account Toyota’s historical experience and individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures. This change resulted from Toyota’s most recent experience with recalls and other safety measures changes in the operating processes such as the establishment of the Special Committee for Global Quality to address quality-related matters, as well as the broadening of the number of vehicles subject to recalls and other safety measures. This change has resulted in a decrease in each of operating income and income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies by ¥105,698 million ($1,136 million) in the fourth quarter of this consolidated fiscal year.

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs were ¥958,882 million, ¥904,075 million and ¥725,345 million ($7,796 million) for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

 

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Cash and cash equivalents -

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates.

Marketable securities -

Marketable securities consist of debt and equity securities. Debt and equity securities designated as available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity, net of applicable taxes. Individual securities classified as available-for-sale are reduced to net realizable value for other-than-temporary declines in market value. In determining if a decline in value is other-than-temporary, Toyota considers the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the carrying value, the financial condition and prospects of the company and Toyota’s ability and intent to retain its investment in the company for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. Realized gains and losses, which are determined on the average-cost method, are reflected in the statement of income when realized.

Security investments in non-public companies -

Security investments in non-public companies are carried at cost as fair value is not readily determinable. If the value of a non-public security investment is estimated to have declined and such decline is judged to be other-than-temporary, Toyota recognizes the impairment of the investment and the carrying value is reduced to its fair value. Determination of impairment is based on the consideration of such factors as operating results, business plans and estimated future cash flows. Fair value is determined principally through the use of the latest financial information.

Finance receivables -

Finance receivables are recorded at the present value of the related future cash flows including residual values for finance leases. Incremental direct costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of finance receivables are capitalized and amortized so as to approximate a level rate of return over the term of the related contracts.

Wholesale and other dealer loan receivables are placed on nonaccrual status when full payment of principal or interest is in doubt or principal or interest is 90 days or more contractually past due, whichever occurs first. Retail and finance lease receivables are not placed on nonaccrual status. Rather, these receivables are charged off when payments due are no longer expected to be received or the account is 120 days contractually delinquent, whichever occurs first.

Interest income on nonaccrual receivables is recognized only to the extent it is received in cash. Accounts are restored to accrual status only when principal and interest payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Finance receivables on nonaccrual status were ¥34,586 million and ¥26,599 million ($286 million) and finance receivables past due over 90 days and still accruing were ¥43,370 million and ¥38,150 million ($410 million) as of March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Allowance for credit losses -

Allowance for credit losses is established to cover probable losses on receivables resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. Provision for credit losses is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The allowance for credit losses is based on a systematic, ongoing review and evaluation performed as part of the credit-risk evaluation process, historical loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolios, current economic events and conditions, the estimated fair value and adequacy of collateral and other pertinent factors.

In the allowance for credit losses, general reserves are collectively calculated by applying reserve rates to each homogenous portfolio. This reserve rate is based on historical loss experience, current economic events and conditions and other pertinent factors. Specific reserves on identified receivables are determined by the present value of expected future cash flows or the fair value of collateral when it is probable that such receivables will be unable to be fully collected.

Losses are charged to the allowance when it has been determined that payments will not be received and collateral cannot be recovered or the related collateral is repossessed and sold. Any shortfall between proceeds received and the carrying cost of repossessed collateral is charged to the allowance. Recoveries are reversed from the allowance for credit losses.

Allowance for residual value losses -

Toyota is exposed to risk of loss on the disposition of off-lease vehicles to the extent that sales proceeds are not sufficient to cover the carrying value of the leased asset at lease termination. Toyota maintains an allowance to cover probable estimated losses related to unguaranteed residual values on its owned portfolio. The allowance is evaluated considering projected vehicle return rates and projected loss severity. Factors considered in the determination of projected return rates and loss severity include historical and market information on used vehicle sales, trends in lease returns and new car markets, and general economic conditions. Management evaluates the foregoing factors, develops several potential loss scenarios, and reviews allowance levels to determine whether reserves are considered adequate to cover the probable range of losses.

The allowance for residual value losses is maintained in amounts considered by Toyota to be appropriate in relation to the estimated losses on its owned portfolio. Upon disposal of the assets, the allowance for residual losses is adjusted for the difference between the net book value and the proceeds from sale.

Inventories -

Inventories are valued at cost, not in excess of market, cost being determined on the “average-cost” basis, except for the cost of finished products carried by certain subsidiary companies which is determined on the “specific identification” basis or “last-in, first-out” (“LIFO”) basis. Inventories valued on the LIFO basis totaled ¥150,110 million and ¥199,275 million ($2,142 million) at March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Had the “first-in, first-out” basis been used for those companies using the LIFO basis, inventories would have been ¥58,980 million and ¥64,099 million ($689 million) higher than reported at March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Property, plant and equipment -

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized; minor replacements, maintenance and repairs are charged to current operations. Depreciation of property, plant and

 

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equipment is mainly computed on the declining-balance method for the parent company and Japanese subsidiaries and on the straight-line method for foreign subsidiary companies at rates based on estimated useful lives of the respective assets according to general class, type of construction and use. The estimated useful lives range from 2 to 65 years for buildings and from 2 to 20 years for machinery and equipment.

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases to third parties are originated by dealers and acquired by certain consolidated subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries are also the lessors of certain property that they acquire directly. Vehicles and equipment on operating leases are depreciated primarily on a straight-line method over the lease term, generally from 2 to 5 years, to the estimated residual value. Incremental direct costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of operating lease contracts are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line method over the lease term.

Long-lived assets -

Toyota reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of an asset group exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated by the excess of the carrying value of the asset group over its fair value. Fair value is determined mainly using a discounted cash flow valuation method.

Goodwill and intangible assets -

Goodwill is not material to Toyota’s consolidated balance sheets.

Intangible assets consist mainly of software. Intangible assets with a definite life are amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives mainly of 5 years. Intangible assets with an indefinite life are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the asset. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is generally determined by the difference between the fair value of the asset using a discounted cash flow valuation method and the current book value.

Employee benefit obligations -

Toyota has both defined benefit and defined contribution plans for employees’ retirement benefits. Retirement benefit obligations are measured by actuarial calculations in accordance with U.S.GAAP. The overfunded or underfunded status of the defined benefit postretirement plans is recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as prepaid pension and severance costs or accrued pension and severance costs, and the funded status change is recognized in the year in which it occurs through other comprehensive income.

Environmental matters -

Environmental expenditures relating to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures relating to existing conditions caused by past operations, which do not contribute to current or future revenues, are expensed. Liabilities for remediation costs are recorded when they are probable and reasonably estimable, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies or Toyota’s commitment to a plan of action. The cost of each environmental liability is estimated by using current technology available and

 

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various engineering, financial and legal specialists within Toyota based on current law. Such liabilities do not reflect any offset for possible recoveries from insurance companies and are not discounted. There were no material changes in these liabilities for all periods presented.

Income taxes -

The provision for income taxes is computed based on the pretax income included in the consolidated statement of income. The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

Derivative financial instruments -

Toyota employs derivative financial instruments, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign currency options, interest rate swaps, interest rate currency swap agreements and interest rate options to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Toyota does not use derivatives for speculation or trading purposes. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or through other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and the type of hedge transaction. The ineffective portion of all hedges is recognized currently in operations.

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share -

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share is similar to the calculation of basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share, except that the weighted-average number of shares outstanding includes the additional dilution from the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options.

Stock-based compensation -

Toyota measures compensation expense for its stock-based compensation plan based on the grant-date fair value of the award.

Other comprehensive income -

Other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that, under U.S.GAAP are included in comprehensive income, but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to shareholders’ equity. Toyota’s other comprehensive income is primarily comprised of unrealized gains/losses on marketable securities designated as available-for-sale, foreign currency translation adjustments and adjustments attributed to pension liabilities or minimum pension liabilities associated with Toyota’s defined benefit pension plans.

Accounting changes -

In December 2007, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of business combinations. This guidance establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer recognizes and

 

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measures the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest, and the goodwill acquired in a business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase. Also, this guidance provides several new disclosure requirements that enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Toyota adopted this guidance from the business combinations on and after the beginning of fiscal year begun on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of consolidation. This guidance establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year begun on or after December 15, 2008. As a result, noncontrolling interest, formerly reported as minority interest, is reported as shareholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets, and the amount of net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest are identified and presented in the consolidated statements of income. Since the presentation and disclosure requirements have been applied retrospectively for all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements in which this guidance is applied, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to this guidance. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2008, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of compensation. This guidance requires additional disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets including investment policies and strategies, classes of plan assets, fair value measurements of plan assets, and significant concentrations of risk. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year ended after December 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of investments. This guidance revises the recognition and presentation requirements for other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities, and contains additional disclosure requirements related to debt and equity securities. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year ended after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2009, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of subsequent events. This guidance is intended to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year ended after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent pronouncements to be adopted in future periods -

In June 2009, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of transfers and servicing. This guidance eliminates the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, and for interim period within the fiscal year. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of consolidation. This guidance changes how a company determines when a variable interest entity should be consolidated. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, and for interim period within the fiscal year. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Reclassifications -

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentations as of and for the year ended March 31, 2010.

3. U.S. dollar amounts:

U.S. dollar amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements and related notes are included solely for the convenience of the reader and are unaudited. These translations should not be construed as representations that the yen amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, U.S. dollars. For this purpose, the rate of ¥93.04 = U.S. $1, the approximate current exchange rate at March 31, 2010, was used for the translation of the accompanying consolidated financial amounts of Toyota as of and for the year ended March 31, 2010.

4. Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash payments for income taxes were ¥921,798 million, ¥563,368 million and ¥(207,278) million ($(2,228) million) for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Interest payments during the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 were ¥686,215 million, ¥614,017 million and ¥445,049 million ($4,783 million), respectively.

Capital lease obligations of ¥7,401 million, ¥28,953 million and ¥3,400 million ($37 million) were incurred for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Toyota corrected the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2009 as a result of changes to information gathered from certain subsidiary. This resulted in increases to both “Additions to finance receivables” and “Collection of finance receivables” within cash flows from investing activities for the year ended March 31, 2009. “Additions to finance receivables” increased by ¥911,652 million to ¥(8,612,111) million. “Collection of finance receivables” also increased by ¥911,652 million to ¥8,143,804 million. These adjustments do not have an impact on “Net cash used in investing activities” in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2009, and do not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

5. Acquisitions and dispositions:

During the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, Toyota made several acquisitions and dispositions, however the assets and liabilities transferred were not material.

 

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6. Marketable securities and other securities investments:

The aggregate cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value of marketable securities and other securities investments are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions
     March 31, 2009
     Cost    Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair
value

Available-for-sale

           

Debt securities

   ¥ 1,704,904    ¥ 42,326    ¥ 65,379    ¥ 1,681,851

Equity securities

     736,966      172,992      111,698      798,260
                           

Total

   ¥ 2,441,870    ¥ 215,318    ¥ 177,077    ¥ 2,480,111
                           

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

           

Debt securities

   ¥ 26,104         

Equity securities

     91,985         
               

Total

   ¥ 118,089         
               
     Yen in millions
     March 31, 2010
     Cost    Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair
value

Available-for-sale

           

Government bonds

   ¥ 2,695,248    ¥ 24,228    ¥ 64,647    ¥ 2,654,829

Common stocks

     555,526      369,670      72,421      852,775

Other

     403,776      17,588      1      421,363
                           

Total

   ¥ 3,654,550    ¥ 411,486    ¥ 137,069    ¥ 3,928,967
                           

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

           

Common stocks

   ¥ 95,304         

Other

     25,173         
               

Total

   ¥ 120,477         
               
     U.S. dollars in millions
     March 31, 2010
     Cost    Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair
value

Available-for-sale

           

Government bonds

   $ 28,968    $ 261    $ 695    $ 28,534

Common stocks

     5,971      3,973      778      9,166

Other

     4,340      189      0      4,529
                           

Total

   $ 39,279    $ 4,423    $ 1,473    $ 42,229
                           

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

           

Common stocks

   $ 1,024         

Other

     271         
               

Total

   $ 1,295         
               
           

 

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As of March 31, 2010, government bonds include 76% of Japanese government bonds, and 24% of U.S. and European government bonds. As of March 31, 2010, listed stocks on the Japanese stock markets represent 88% of common stocks which are included in available-for-sale. “Other” includes primarily commercial paper.

Unrealized losses continuing over a 12 month period or more in the aggregate were not material at March 31, 2009 and 2010.

As of March 31, 2009 and 2010, maturities of government bonds and other included in available-for-sale are mainly from 1 to 10 years.

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities were ¥165,495 million, ¥800,422 million and ¥77,025 million ($828 million) for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. On those sales, gross realized gains were ¥18,766 million, ¥35,694 million and ¥3,186 million ($34 million) and gross realized losses were ¥21 million, ¥1,856 million and ¥7 million ($0 million), respectively.

During the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, Toyota recognized impairment losses on available-for-sale securities of ¥11,346 million, ¥220,920 million and ¥2,486 million ($27 million), respectively, which are included in “Other income (loss), net” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Impairment losses recognized during the year ended March 31, 2009 primarily include a loss for an other-than-temporary impairment on a certain investment for which Toyota previously recorded an exchange gain.

In the ordinary course of business, Toyota maintains long-term investment securities, included in “Marketable securities and other securities investments” and issued by a number of non-public companies which are recorded at cost, as their fair values were not readily determinable. Management employs a systematic methodology to assess the recoverability of such investments by reviewing the financial viability of the underlying companies and the prevailing market conditions in which these companies operate to determine if Toyota’s investment in each individual company is impaired and whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. Toyota periodically performs this impairment test for significant investments recorded at cost. If the impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the carrying value of the investment is written-down by the impaired amount and the losses are recognized currently in operations.

7. Finance receivables:

Finance receivables consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Retail

   ¥ 6,655,404      ¥ 6,810,144      $ 73,196   

Finance leases

     1,108,408        1,232,508        13,247   

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     2,322,721        2,403,239        25,830   
                        
     10,086,533        10,445,891        112,273   

Deferred origination costs

     104,521        109,747        1,180   

Unearned income

     (405,171     (482,983     (5,191

Allowance for credit losses

      

Retail

     (157,359     (148,503     (1,596

Finance leases

     (7,776     (36,917     (397

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     (73,797     (47,059     (506
                        
     (238,932     (232,479     (2,499
                        

Total finance receivables, net

     9,546,951        9,840,176        105,763   

Less - Current portion

     (3,891,406     (4,209,496     (45,244
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   ¥ 5,655,545      ¥ 5,630,680      $ 60,519   
                        

 

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Retail receivables -

Toyota acquires new and used vehicle installment contracts primarily from dealers. Contract period of these primarily range from 2 years to 7 years. Installment contracts acquired must first meet specified credit standards. Thereafter, Toyota retains responsibility for contract collection and administration. Toyota acquires security interests in the vehicles financed and can generally repossess vehicles if customers fail to meet their contractual obligations. Almost all retail receivables are non-recourse, which relieves the dealers from financial responsibility in the event of repossession.

Finance lease receivables -

Toyota acquires new vehicle lease contracts originated primarily through dealers. Contract period of these primarily range from 2 years to 5 years. Lease contracts acquired must first meet specified credit standards after which Toyota assumes ownership of the leased vehicle. Toyota is responsible for contract collection and administration during the lease period. Toyota is generally permitted to take possession of the vehicle upon a default by the lessee. The residual value is estimated at the time the vehicle is first leased. Vehicles returned to Toyota at the end of their leases are sold by auction.

Wholesale and other dealer loan receivables -

Toyota provides wholesale financing to qualified dealers to finance inventories. Toyota acquires security interests in vehicles financed at wholesale. In cases where additional security interests would be required, Toyota takes dealership assets or personal assets, or both, as additional security. If a dealer defaults, Toyota has the right to liquidate any assets acquired and seek legal remedies. Toyota also makes term loans to dealers for business acquisitions, facilities refurbishment, real estate purchases and working capital requirements. These loans are typically secured with liens on real estate, other dealership assets and/or personal assets of the dealers.

Finance receivables were geographically distributed as follows: in North America 63.6%, in Japan 14.1%, in Europe 11.0%, in Asia 3.8% and in Other 7.5% as of March 31, 2009, and in North America 61.9%, in Japan 12.8%, in Europe 10.3%, in Asia 4.7% and in Other 10.3% as of March 31, 2010.

The contractual maturities of retail receivables, the future minimum lease payments on finance leases and wholesale and other dealer loans at March 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars in millions

Years ending March 31,

   Retail    Finance
leases
   Wholesale
and  other
dealer loans
   Retail    Finance
leases
   Wholesale
and other
dealer loans

2011

   ¥ 2,050,246    ¥ 360,722    ¥ 1,915,452    $ 22,036    $ 3,877    $ 20,587

2012

     1,748,411      248,471      120,470      18,792      2,671      1,295

2013

     1,367,386      184,678      100,886      14,697      1,985      1,084

2014

     865,988      70,352      116,020      9,308      756      1,247

2015

     460,657      30,815      43,053      4,951      331      463

Thereafter

     317,456      8,163      107,358      3,412      88      1,154
                                         
   ¥ 6,810,144    ¥ 903,201    ¥ 2,403,239    $ 73,196    $ 9,708    $ 25,830
                                         

 

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Finance leases consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Minimum lease payments

   ¥ 871,250      ¥ 903,201      $ 9,708   

Estimated unguaranteed residual values

     237,158        329,307        3,539   
                        
     1,108,408        1,232,508        13,247   

Deferred origination costs

     6,085        6,423        69   

Less - Unearned income

     (102,826     (121,664     (1,307

Less - Allowance for credit losses

     (7,776     (36,917     (397
                        

Finance leases, net

   ¥ 1,003,891      ¥ 1,080,350      $ 11,612   
                        

Toyota maintains a program to sell retail and finance lease receivables. Under the program, Toyota achieves sale accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP in securitization transactions structured as qualifying special-purpose entities (“QSPE”s). Toyota recognizes a gain or loss on the sale of the finance receivables upon the transfer of the receivables to the securitization trusts structured as a QSPE. Toyota retains servicing rights and earns a contractual servicing fee of 1% per annum on the total monthly outstanding principal balance of the related securitized receivables. In a subordinated capacity, Toyota retains interest-only strips, subordinated securities, and cash reserve funds in these securitizations, and these retained interests are held as restricted assets subject to limited recourse provisions and provide credit enhancement to the senior securities in Toyota’s securitization transactions. The retained interests are not available to satisfy any obligations of Toyota. Investors in the securitizations have no recourse to Toyota beyond the contractual cash flows of the securitized receivables, retained subordinated interests, any cash reserve funds and any amounts available or funded under the revolving liquidity notes. Toyota’s exposure to these retained interests exists until the associated securities are paid in full. Investors do not have recourse to other assets held by Toyota for failure of obligors on the receivables to pay when due or otherwise.

For the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010, no retail or finance lease receivables were securitized using QSPEs.

The following table summarizes certain cash flows received from and paid to the securitization trusts for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
         2008             2009             2010             2010      

Proceeds from new securitizations, net of purchased and retained securities

   ¥ 91,385      ¥ —        ¥ —        $ —     

Servicing fees received

     1,682        777        393        4   

Excess interest received from interest only strips

     1,865        356        422        5   

Repurchases of receivables

     (4,681     (48     (18,465     (198

Servicing advances

     (114     —          —          —     

Reimbursement of servicing and maturity advances

     114        —          —          —     

 

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Toyota sold finance receivables under the program and recognized pretax gains resulting from these sales of ¥1,688 million for the year ended March 31, 2008, after providing an allowance for estimated credit losses. The gain on sale recorded depends on the carrying amount of the assets at the time of the sale. The carrying amount is allocated between the assets sold and the retained interests based on their relative fair values at the date of the sale. The key economic assumptions initially and subsequently measuring the fair value of retained interests include the market interest rate environment, severity and rate of credit losses, and the prepayment speed of the receivables. All key economic assumptions used in the valuation of the retained interests are reviewed periodically and are revised as considered necessary.

At March 31, 2009 and 2010, Toyota’s retained interests relating to these securitizations include interest in trusts, interest-only strips, and other receivables, amounting to ¥19,581 million and ¥12,883 million ($138 million), respectively.

Toyota recorded no impairments on retained interests for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Impairments are calculated, if any, by discounting cash flows using management’s estimates and other key economic assumptions.

Expected cumulative static pool losses over the life of the securitizations are calculated by taking actual life to date losses plus projected losses and dividing the sum by the original balance of each pool of assets. Expected cumulative static pool credit losses for finance receivables securitized using QSPEs for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 were 0.26%, 0.26% and 0.45%, respectively.

The key economic assumptions and the sensitivity of the current fair value of the retained interest to an immediate 10 and 20 percent adverse change in those economic assumptions are presented below.

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31, 2010     March 31, 2010  

Prepayment speed assumption (annual rate)

     6.0  

Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change

   ¥ (304   $ (3

Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change

     (586     (6

Residual cash flows discount rate (annual rate)

     3.2  

Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change

   ¥ (536   $ (6

Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change

     (1,040     (11

Expected credit losses (annual rate)

     0.05  

Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change

   ¥ (5   $ (0

Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change

     (10     (0

These hypothetical scenarios do not reflect expected market conditions and should not be used as a prediction of future performance. As the figures indicate, changes in the fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption. Actual changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities. Actual cash flows may differ from the above analysis.

 

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Outstanding receivable balances and delinquency amounts for managed retail and lease receivables, which include both receivables owned and securitized using QSPEs, as of March 31, 2009 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Principal amount outstanding

   ¥ 7,481,016    ¥ 7,632,909    $ 82,039

Delinquent amounts over 60 days or more

     83,613      62,353      670

Comprised of:

        

Receivables owned

   ¥ 7,358,641    ¥ 7,559,669    $ 81,252

Receivables securitized using QSPEs

     122,375      73,240      787

Credit losses, net of recoveries attributed to managed retail and lease receivables for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 totaled ¥93,036 million, ¥124,939 million and ¥74,240 million ($798 million), respectively.

The table below summarizes information about impaired finance receivables.

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Wholesale and other dealer loans

        

Impaired finance receivables with an allowance

   ¥ 49,635    ¥ 37,273    $ 401

Impaired finance receivables without an allowance

     3,438      1,582      17
                    

Total

   ¥ 53,073    ¥ 38,855    $ 418
                    

Allowance for credit losses recorded for impaired finance receivables were ¥13,071 million and ¥14,000 million ($150 million) as of March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Average impaired finance receivables were ¥45,444 million and ¥42,581 million ($458 million) for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

8. Other receivables:

Other receivables relate to arrangements with certain component manufacturers whereby Toyota procures inventory for these component manufactures and is reimbursed for the related purchases.

9. Inventories:

Inventories consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Finished goods

   ¥ 875,930    ¥ 885,005    $ 9,512

Raw materials

     257,899      265,493      2,854

Work in process

     251,670      199,267      2,142

Supplies and other

     73,895      72,608      780
                    
   ¥ 1,459,394    ¥ 1,422,373    $ 15,288
                    

 

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10. Vehicles and equipment on operating leases:

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Vehicles

   ¥ 2,729,713      ¥ 2,516,948      $ 27,052   

Equipment

     107,168        96,300        1,035   
                        
     2,836,881        2,613,248        28,087   

Less - Accumulated depreciation

     (795,767     (791,169     (8,503
                        

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   ¥ 2,041,114      ¥ 1,822,079      $ 19,584   
                        

Rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases was ¥588,262 million, ¥560,251 million and ¥496,729 million ($5,339 million) for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Future minimum rentals from vehicles and equipment on operating leases are due in installments as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions

2011

   ¥ 417,146    $ 4,483

2012

     256,211      2,754

2013

     117,943      1,268

2014

     29,851      321

2015

     8,476      91

Thereafter

     6,114      66
             

Total minimum future rentals

   ¥ 835,741    $ 8,983
             

The future minimum rentals as shown above should not be considered indicative of future cash collections.

11. Allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses:

An analysis of activity within the allowance for doubtful accounts relating to trade accounts and notes receivable for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of year

   ¥ 58,066      ¥ 52,063      ¥ 48,006      $ 516   

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of reversal

     357        (1,663     1,905        20   

Write-offs

     (3,348     (1,695     (1,357     (14

Other

     (3,012     (699     (1,848     (20
                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of year

   ¥ 52,063      ¥ 48,006      ¥ 46,706      $ 502   
                                

 

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The other amount includes the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest and currency translation adjustments for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

A portion of the allowance for doubtful accounts balance at March 31, 2009 and 2010 totaling ¥32,972 million and ¥32,971 million ($354 million), respectively, is attributed to certain non-current receivable balances which are reported as other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

An analysis of the allowance for credit losses relating to finance receivables and vehicles and equipment on operating leases for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   ¥ 112,116      ¥ 117,706      ¥ 238,932      $ 2,568   

Provision for credit losses

     122,433        259,096        98,870        1,063   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (88,902     (116,793     (102,196     (1,098

Other

     (27,941     (21,077     (3,127     (34
                                

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   ¥ 117,706      ¥ 238,932      ¥ 232,479      $ 2,499   
                                

The other amount primarily includes the impact of currency translation adjustments for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

12. Affiliated companies and variable interest entities:

Investments in and transactions with affiliated companies -

Summarized financial information for affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method is shown below:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Current assets

   ¥ 6,400,685    ¥ 8,034,546    $ 86,356

Noncurrent assets

     9,438,905      9,300,307      99,960
                    

Total assets

   ¥ 15,839,590    ¥ 17,334,853    $ 186,316
                    

Current liabilities

   ¥ 4,216,956    ¥ 5,056,178    $ 54,344

Long-term liabilities and noncontrolling interest

     5,740,150      5,981,054      64,285

Affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method shareholders’ equity

     5,882,484      6,297,621      67,687
                    

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 15,839,590    ¥ 17,334,853    $ 186,316
                    

Toyota’s share of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 1,810,106    ¥ 1,867,440    $ 20,071
                    

Number of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method at end of period

     56      56   
                

 

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     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     For the years ended March 31,    For the  year
ended

March 31,
     2008    2009    2010    2010

Net revenues

   ¥ 26,511,831    ¥ 23,149,968    ¥ 20,599,586    $ 221,406
                           

Gross profit

   ¥ 3,081,366    ¥ 2,034,617    ¥ 2,269,109    $ 24,389
                           

Net income attributable to affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method

   ¥ 870,528    ¥ 13,838    ¥ 317,017    $ 3,407
                           

Entities comprising a significant portion of Toyota’s investment in affiliated companies include Denso Corporation; Toyota Industries Corporation; Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.; Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd.; and Toyota Tsusho Corporation.

Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd. ceased to be an affiliated company accounted for by the equity method of Toyota Motor Corporation as of April 1, 2010, due to the business integration through a share-for-share exchange.

Certain affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method with carrying amounts of ¥1,417,896 million and ¥1,439,090 million ($15,467 million) at March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, were quoted on various established markets at an aggregate value of ¥1,127,976 million and ¥1,711,957 million ($18,400 million), respectively. For the year ended March 31, 2010, Toyota recognized an impairment loss on a certain investment in affiliated company accounted for by the equity method of ¥63,575 million ($683 million), which is included in “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Toyota evaluated its investments in affiliated companies, considering the length of time and the extent to which the quoted market prices have been less than the carrying amounts, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliated companies and Toyota’s ability and intent to retain those investments in the companies for a period of time.

Account balances and transactions with affiliated companies are presented below:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Trade accounts and notes receivable, and other receivables

   ¥ 159,821    ¥ 274,189    $ 2,947

Accounts payable and other payables

     363,954      597,796      6,425

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     For the years ended March 31,    For the  year
ended
March 31,
     2008    2009    2010    2010

Net revenues

   ¥ 1,693,969    ¥ 1,585,814    ¥ 1,600,365    $ 17,201

Purchases

     4,525,049      3,918,717      3,943,648      42,387

Dividends from affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 were ¥76,351 million, ¥114,409 million and ¥82,149 million ($883 million), respectively.

 

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Toyota does not have any significant related party transactions other than transactions with affiliated companies in the ordinary course of business.

Variable Interest Entities -

Toyota enters into securitization transactions using special-purpose entities, that are considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”). Although the finance receivables related to securitization transactions have been legally sold to the VIEs, Toyota holds variable interests in certain VIEs that are expected to absorb a majority of the VIEs’ expected losses, receive a majority of the VIEs’ expected residual returns, or both. As a result, Toyota is considered the primary beneficiary of certain VIEs and therefore consolidates certain VIEs except for QSPEs.

The consolidated securitization VIEs have ¥366,886 million ($3,943 million) in retail finance receivables, ¥20,581 million ($221 million) in restricted cash and ¥363,369 million ($3,906 million) in secured debt. Risks to which Toyota is exposed including credit, interest rate, and/or prepayment risks are not incremental compared with the situation before Toyota enters into securitization transactions.

Certain joint ventures in which Toyota has invested are VIEs for which Toyota is not the primary beneficiary. However, neither the aggregate size of these joint ventures nor Toyota’s involvements in these entities are material to Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

13. Short-term borrowings and long-term debt:

Short-term borrowings at March 31, 2009 and 2010 consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Loans, principally from banks, with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010 of 2.44% and of 1.55% per annum, respectively

   ¥ 1,115,122    ¥ 804,066    $ 8,642

Commercial paper with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010 of 1.52% and of 0.44% per annum, respectively

     2,502,550      2,475,607      26,608
                    
   ¥ 3,617,672    ¥ 3,279,673    $ 35,250
                    

As of March 31, 2010, Toyota has unused short-term lines of credit amounting to ¥2,306,265 million ($24,788 million) of which ¥504,339 million ($5,421 million) related to commercial paper programs. Under these programs, Toyota is authorized to obtain short-term financing at prevailing interest rates for periods not in excess of 360 days.

 

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Long-term debt at March 31, 2009 and 2010 comprises the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks, due 2009 to 2028 in 2009 and due 2010 to 2029 in 2010 with interest ranging from 0.17% to 31.50% per annum in 2009 and from 0.00% to 29.25% per annum in 2010

   ¥ 1,536,413      ¥ 2,942,012      $ 31,621   

Secured loans, representing obligations principally to banks due 2009 to 2019 in 2009 and finance receivables securitization due 2010 to 2019 in 2010 with interest ranging from 0.68% to 5.35% per annum in 2009 and from 0.49% to 6.65% per annum in 2010

     11,227        381,307        4,098   

Medium-term notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2009 to 2047 in 2009 and due 2010 to 2047 in 2010 with interest ranging from 0.19% to 17.47% per annum in 2009 and from 0.04% to 15.25% per annum in 2010

     5,335,159        3,814,439        40,998   

Unsecured notes of parent company, due 2010 to 2018 in 2009 and due 2010 to 2019 in 2010 with interest ranging from 1.33% to 3.00% per annum in 2009 and from 1.07% to 3.00% per annum in 2010

     450,000        580,000        6,234   

Unsecured notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2009 to 2031 in 2009 and due 2010 to 2031 in 2010 with interest ranging from 0.59% to 19.42% per annum in 2009 and from 0.25% to 17.03% per annum in 2010

     1,616,816        1,473,732        15,840   

Long-term capital lease obligations, due 2009 to 2028 in 2009 and due 2010 to 2028 in 2010 with interest ranging from 0.21% to 15.47% per annum in 2009 and from 0.43% to 14.40% per annum in 2010

     51,366        42,243        454   
                        
     9,000,981        9,233,733        99,245   

Less - Current portion due within one year

     (2,699,512     (2,218,324     (23,843
                        
   ¥ 6,301,469      ¥ 7,015,409      $ 75,402   
                        

As of March 31, 2010, approximately 36%, 21%, 13% and 30% of long-term debt are denominated in Japanese yen, U.S. dollars, euros, and other currencies, respectively.

As of March 31, 2010, property, plant and equipment with a book value of ¥82,866 million ($891 million) and in addition, other assets aggregating ¥388,439 million ($4,175 million) were pledged as collateral mainly for certain debt obligations of subsidiaries. These other assets principally consist of securitized finance receivables.

The aggregate amounts of annual maturities of long-term debt during the next five years are as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions

2011

   ¥ 2,218,324    $ 23,843

2012

     2,148,481      23,092

2013

     2,087,820      22,440

2014

     740,848      7,963

2015

     726,090      7,804

 

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Standard agreements with certain banks in Japan include provisions that collateral (including sums on deposit with such banks) or guarantees will be furnished upon the banks’ request and that any collateral furnished, pursuant to such agreements or otherwise, will be applicable to all present or future indebtedness to such banks. During the year ended March 31, 2010, Toyota has not received any significant such requests from these banks.

As of March 31, 2010, Toyota has unused long-term lines of credit amounting to ¥5,667,638 million ($60,916 million).

14. Product warranties:

Toyota provides product warranties for certain defects mainly resulting from manufacturing based on warranty contracts with its customers at the time of sale of products. Toyota accrues estimated warranty costs to be incurred in the future in accordance with the warranty contracts. The net change in the accrual for the product warranties for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, which is included in “Accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Liabilities for product warranties at beginning of year

   ¥ 412,452      ¥ 446,384      ¥ 429,257      $ 4,613   

Payments made during year

     (324,110     (337,863     (336,180     (3,613

Provision for warranties

     392,349        366,604        301,209        3,237   

Changes relating to pre-existing warranties

     (14,155     (17,869     (21,606     (232

Other

     (20,152     (27,999     6,306        68   
                                

Liabilities for product warranties at end of year

   ¥ 446,384      ¥ 429,257      ¥ 378,986      $ 4,073   
                                

The other amount primarily includes the impact of currency translation adjustments and the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest.

In addition to product warranties above, Toyota initiates recalls and other safety measures to repair or to replace parts which might be expected to fail from products safety perspectives or customer satisfaction standpoints. Toyota accrues costs of these activities based on management’s estimates. And during the fourth quarter of this consolidated fiscal year, Toyota has employed an estimation model, to accrue at the time of vehicle sale, an amount that represents management’s best estimate of expenses related to future recalls and other safety measures. The estimation model for recalls and other safety measures takes into account Toyota’s historical experience and individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures. These costs are not included in the reconciliation above. See note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

15. Other payables:

Other payables are mainly related to purchases of property, plant and equipment and non-manufacturing purchases.

 

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16. Income taxes:

The components of income (loss) before income taxes comprise the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008    2009     2010     2010  

Income (loss) before income taxes:

         

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   ¥ 1,522,619    ¥ (224,965   ¥ (114,569   $ (1,231

Foreign subsidiaries

     914,603      (335,416     406,037        4,364   
                               
   ¥ 2,437,222    ¥ (560,381   ¥ 291,468      $ 3,133   
                               

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Current income tax expense:

        

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   ¥ 491,185      ¥ 65,684      ¥ 65,971      $ 709   

Foreign subsidiaries

     338,852        72,864        1,156        13   
                                

Total current

     830,037        138,548        67,127        722   
                                
        

Deferred income tax expense (benefit):

        

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

     119,333        (26,472     (126,716     (1,362

Foreign subsidiaries

     (37,875     (168,518     152,253        1,636   
                                

Total deferred

     81,458        (194,990     25,537        274   
                                

Total provision

   ¥ 911,495      ¥ (56,442   ¥ 92,664      $ 996   
                                

Toyota is subject to a number of different income taxes which, in the aggregate, indicate a statutory rate in Japan of approximately 40.2% for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Such rate was also used to calculate the tax effects of temporary differences, which are expected to be realized in the future years. Reconciliation of the differences between the statutory tax rate and the effective income tax rate is as follows:

 

     For the years ended March 31,  
         2008             2009             2010      

Statutory tax rate

   40.2   40.2   40.2

Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:

      

Non-deductible expenses

   0.6      (5.0   1.9   

Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

   0.9      (2.5   4.4   

Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of affiliates accounted for by the equity method

   3.1      (2.5   (0.6

Valuation allowance

   (0.4   (25.4   11.2   

Tax credits

   (4.4   10.0      (11.8

The difference between the statutory tax rate in Japan and that of foreign subsidiaries

   (3.1   1.6      (12.9

Other

   0.5      (6.3   (0.6
                  

Effective income tax rate

   37.4   10.1   31.8
                  

 

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Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Deferred tax assets

      

Accrued pension and severance costs

   ¥ 288,849      ¥ 210,268      $ 2,260   

Warranty reserves and accrued expenses

     227,757        277,696        2,985   

Other accrued employees’ compensation

     99,867        106,404        1,144   

Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes

     290,044        146,114        1,570   

Inventory adjustments

     64,439        58,561        629   

Property, plant and equipment and other assets

     208,983        188,745        2,029   

Other

     413,728        488,880        5,255   
                        

Gross deferred tax assets

     1,593,667        1,476,668        15,872   

Less - Valuation allowance

     (208,627     (239,269     (2,572
                        

Total deferred tax assets

     1,385,040        1,237,399        13,300   
                        

Deferred tax liabilities

      

Unrealized gains on securities

     (100,698     (147,494     (1,585

Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

     (13,971     (12,797     (138

Undistributed earnings of affiliates accounted for by the equity method

     (536,876     (575,929     (6,190

Basis difference of acquired assets

     (38,356     (38,977     (419

Lease transactions

     (472,817     (457,316     (4,915

Gain on securities contribution to employee retirement benefit trust

     (66,523     (66,523     (715

Other

     (57,113     (6,141     (66
                        

Gross deferred tax liabilities

     (1,286,354     (1,305,177     (14,028
                        

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

   ¥ 98,686      ¥ (67,778   $ (728
                        

The valuation allowance mainly relates to deferred tax assets of the consolidated subsidiaries with operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes that are not expected to be realized. The net changes in the total valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Valuation allowance at beginning of year

   ¥ 95,225      ¥ 82,191      ¥ 208,627      $ 2,242   

Additions

     4,783        145,707        46,704        502   

Deductions

     (13,508     (3,511     (14,066     (151

Other

     (4,309     (15,760     (1,996     (21
                                

Valuation allowance at end of year

   ¥ 82,191      ¥ 208,627      ¥ 239,269      $ 2,572   
                                

 

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The other amount includes the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest and currency translation adjustments during the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The deferred tax assets and liabilities that comprise the net deferred tax asset (liability) are included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Deferred tax assets

      

Deferred income taxes (Current assets)

   ¥ 605,331      ¥ 632,164      $ 6,795   

Investments and other assets - other

     149,511        122,617        1,318   

Deferred tax liabilities

      

Other current liabilities

     (13,863     (9,338     (100

Deferred income taxes (Long-term liabilities)

     (642,293     (813,221     (8,741
                        

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

   ¥ 98,686      ¥ (67,778   $ (728
                        

Because management intends to reinvest undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the extent not expected to be remitted in the foreseeable future, management has made no provision for income taxes on those undistributed earnings aggregating ¥2,429,578 million ($26,113 million) as of March 31, 2010. Toyota estimates an additional tax provision of ¥98,035 million ($1,054 million) would be required if the full amount of those undistributed earnings were remitted.

Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes attributed to consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2010 were approximately ¥506,209 million ($5,441 million) and are available as an offset against future taxable income of such subsidiaries. The majority of these carryforwards expire in years 2011 to 2030.

A summary of the gross unrecognized tax benefits changes for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010 is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
           2009                 2010           2010  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 37,722      ¥ 46,803      $ 503   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     858        2,702        29   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     35,464        6,750        73   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (24,061     (2,802     (30

Reductions for tax positions related to lapse of statute of limitations

     (114     (106     (1

Reductions for settlement

     (128     (27,409     (295

Other

     (2,938     (1,973     (21
                        

Balance at end of year

   ¥ 46,803      ¥ 23,965      $ 258   
                        

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was not material at March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Toyota does not believe it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months.

 

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Interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities are included in “Other income (loss), net”. The amounts of interest and penalties accrued as of and recognized for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, were not material.

Toyota remains subject to income tax examination for the tax returns related to the years beginning on and after January 1, 2000, with various tax jurisdictions including Japan.

17. Shareholders’ equity:

Changes in the number of shares of common stock issued have resulted from the following:

 

     For the years ended March 31,
     2008     2009    2010

Common stock issued

       

Balance at beginning of year

   3,609,997,492      3,447,997,492    3,447,997,492

Issuance during the year

   —        —      —  

Purchase and retirement

   (162,000,000   —      —  
               

Balance at end of year

   3,447,997,492      3,447,997,492    3,447,997,492
               

The Corporation Act provides that an amount equal to 10% of distributions from surplus paid by the parent company and its Japanese subsidiaries be appropriated as a capital reserve or a retained earnings reserve. No further appropriations are required when the total amount of the capital reserve and the retained earnings reserve reaches 25% of stated capital.

The retained earnings reserve included in retained earnings as of March 31, 2009 and 2010 was ¥167,722 million and ¥168,680 million ($1,813 million), respectively. The Corporation Act provides that the retained earnings reserve of the parent company and its Japanese subsidiaries is restricted and unable to be used for dividend payments, and is excluded from the calculation of the profit available for dividend.

The amounts of statutory retained earnings of the parent company available for dividend payments to shareholders were ¥5,624,709 million and ¥5,478,747 million ($58,886 million) as of March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. In accordance with customary practice in Japan, the distributions from surplus are not accrued in the financial statements for the corresponding period, but are recorded in the subsequent accounting period after shareholders’ approval has been obtained. Retained earnings at March 31, 2010 include amounts representing year-end cash dividends of ¥78,400 million ($843 million), ¥25 ($0.27) per share, which were approved at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, held on June 24, 2010.

Retained earnings at March 31, 2010 include ¥1,344,903 million ($14,455 million) relating to equity in undistributed earnings of companies accounted for by the equity method.

On June 23, 2006, at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, the shareholders of the parent company approved to purchase up to 30 million shares of its common stock at a cost up to ¥200,000 million during the purchase period of one year from the following day. As a result, the parent company repurchased approximately 28 million shares during the approved period of time.

On June 22, 2007, at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, the shareholders of the parent company approved to purchase up to 30 million shares of its common stock at a cost up to ¥250,000 million during the purchase period of one year from the following day. As a result, the parent company repurchased 30 million shares during the approved period of time.

 

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On February 5, 2008, the Board of Directors resolved to purchase up to 12 million shares of its common stock at a cost up to ¥60,000 million in accordance with the Corporation Act. As a result, the parent company repurchased approximately 10 million shares.

On the same date, the Board of Directors also resolved to retire 162 million shares of its common stock, and then the parent company retired its common stock on March 31, 2008. This retirement, in accordance with the Corporation Act and related regulations, is treated as a reduction from additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. As a result, treasury stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings decreased by ¥646,681 million, ¥3,499 million and ¥643,182 million, respectively.

On June 24, 2008, at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, the shareholders of the parent company approved to purchase up to 30 million shares of its common stock at a cost up to ¥200,000 million during the purchase period of one year from the following day. As a result, the parent company repurchased approximately 14 million shares during the approved period of time. These approvals by the shareholders are not required under the current regulation.

Detailed components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2009 and 2010 and the related changes, net of taxes for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
    Unrealized
gains on
securities
    Pension
liability
adjustments
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

Balances at March 31, 2007

   ¥ (40,178   ¥ 658,808      ¥ 82,760      ¥ 701,390   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (461,189     (347,829     (133,577     (942,595
                                

Balances at March 31, 2008

     (501,367     310,979        (50,817     (241,205

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (381,303     (293,101     (192,172     (866,576
                                

Balances at March 31, 2009

     (882,670     17,878        (242,989     (1,107,781

Other comprehensive income

     9,894        176,407        74,645        260,946   
                                

Balances at March 31, 2010

   ¥ (872,776   ¥ 194,285      ¥ (168,344   ¥ (846,835
                                
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
    Unrealized
gains on
securities
    Pension
liability
adjustments
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

Balances at March 31, 2009

   $ (9,487   $ 192      $ (2,612   $ (11,907

Other comprehensive income

     107        1,896        802        2,805   
                                

Balances at March 31, 2010

   $ (9,380   $ 2,088      $ (1,810   $ (9,102
                                

 

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Tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Pre-tax
amount
    Tax
amount
    Net-of-tax
amount
 

For the year ended March 31, 2008

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   ¥ (460,723   ¥ (466   ¥ (461,189

Unrealized losses on securities:

      

Unrealized net holding losses arising for the year

     (545,555     219,313        (326,242

Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     (36,099     14,512        (21,587

Pension liability adjustments

     (221,142     87,565        (133,577
                        

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   ¥ (1,263,519   ¥ 320,924      ¥ (942,595
                        

For the year ended March 31, 2009

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   ¥ (391,873   ¥ 10,570      ¥ (381,303

Unrealized losses on securities:

      

Unrealized net holding losses arising for the year

     (677,710     255,890        (421,820

Less: reclassification adjustments for losses included in net loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     215,249        (86,530     128,719   

Pension liability adjustments

     (319,613     127,441        (192,172
                        

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   ¥ (1,173,947   ¥ 307,371      ¥ (866,576
                        

For the year ended March 31, 2010

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   ¥ 10,809      ¥ (915   ¥ 9,894   

Unrealized gains on securities:

      

Unrealized net holding gains arising for the year

     277,838        (102,538     175,300   

Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     1,852        (745     1,107   

Pension liability adjustments

     124,526        (49,881     74,645   
                        

Other comprehensive income

   ¥ 415,025      ¥ (154,079   ¥ 260,946   
                        
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     Pre-tax
amount
    Tax
amount
    Net-of-tax
amount
 

For the year ended March 31, 2010

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   $ 117      $ (10   $ 107   

Unrealized gains on securities:

      

Unrealized net holding gains arising for the year

     2,986        (1,102     1,884   

Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     20        (8     12   

Pension liability adjustments

     1,338        (536     802   
                        

Other comprehensive income

   $ 4,461      $ (1,656   $ 2,805   
                        

 

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18. Stock-based compensation:

In June 1997, the parent company’s shareholders approved a stock option plan for board members. In June 2001, the shareholders approved an amendment of the plan to include both board members and key employees. Each year, since the plans’ inception, the shareholders have approved the authorization for the grant of options for the purchase of Toyota’s common stock. Authorized shares for each year that remain ungranted are unavailable for grant in future years. Stock options granted in and after August 2002 have terms ranging from 6 years to 8 years and an exercise price equal to 1.025 times the closing price of Toyota’s common stock on the date of grant. These options generally vest 2 years from the date of grant.

On June 24, 2010, at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, the shareholders of the parent company approved the authorization of an additional up to 3,600,000 shares for issuance under the Toyota’s stock option plan for directors, officers and employees of the parent company, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

For the year ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, Toyota recognized stock-based compensation expenses for stock options of ¥3,273 million, ¥3,015 million and ¥2,446 million ($26 million) as selling, general and administrative expenses.

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was ¥1,199, ¥635 and ¥803 ($9), respectively per share. The fair value of options granted is amortized over the option vesting period in determining net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation in the consolidated statements of income. The grant-date fair value of options granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

       2008     2009     2010  

Dividend rate

     1.7   3.0   2.4

Risk-free interest rate

     1.3   1.1   0.7

Expected volatility

     23   23   30

Expected holding period (years)

     5.0      5.0      5.0   

The following table summarizes Toyota’s stock option activity:

 

           Yen         Yen
in millions
     Number of
shares
    Weighted-
average
exercise price
   Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual
life in years
   Aggregate
intrinsic
value

Options outstanding at March 31, 2007

   6,292,700      ¥   5,175    5.53    ¥ 14,947

Granted

   3,264,000        7,278      

Exercised

   (792,100     4,208      

Canceled

   (423,000     6,196      
              

Options outstanding at March 31, 2008

   8,341,600        6,038    5.71    ¥ 1,753

Granted

   3,494,000        4,726      

Exercised

   (119,900     3,626      

Canceled

   (375,000     6,889      
              

Options outstanding at March 31, 2009

   11,340,700        5,631    5.51    ¥ 1

Granted

   3,492,000        4,193      

Exercised

   (157,800     3,116      

Canceled

   (958,200     4,646      
              

Options outstanding at March 31, 2010

   13,716,700      ¥ 5,363    5.23    ¥ —  
              

Options exercisable at March 31, 2008

   2,354,600      ¥ 4,225    2.76    ¥ 1,753

Options exercisable at March 31, 2009

   4,971,700      ¥ 5,302    3.76    ¥ 1

Options exercisable at March 31, 2010

   7,515,700      ¥ 6,132    3.86    ¥ —  

 

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The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was ¥1,651 million, ¥97 million and ¥113 million ($1 million), respectively.

As of March 31, 2010, there were unrecognized compensation expenses of ¥1,822 million ($20 million) for stock options granted. Those expenses are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years.

Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was ¥3,333 million, ¥435 million and ¥492 million ($5 million), respectively.

The following table summarizes information for options outstanding and options exercisable at March 31, 2010:

 

    Outstanding   Exercisable

Exercise

price

          range           

  Number of
shares
  Weighted-
average
exercise
price
  Weighted-
average
exercise
price
  Weighted-
average
remaining
life
  Number of
shares
  Weighted-
average
exercise
price
  Weighted-
average
exercise
price

            Yen             

    Yen   Dollars   Years     Yen   Dollars
¥4,193 – 6,000   8,133,700   ¥ 4,429   $ 48   5.50   1,932,700   ¥ 4,427   $ 48
  6,001 – 7,278   5,583,000     6,723     72   4.85   5,583,000     6,723     72
                 
  4,193 – 7,278   13,716,700     5,363     58   5.23   7,515,700     6,132     66
                 

19. Employee benefit plans:

Pension and severance plans -

Upon terminations of employment, employees of the parent company and subsidiaries in Japan are entitled, under the retirement plans of each company, to lump-sum indemnities or pension payments, based on current rates of pay and lengths of service or the number of “points” mainly determined by those. Under normal circumstances, the minimum payment prior to retirement age is an amount based on voluntary retirement. Employees receive additional benefits on involuntary retirement, including retirement at the age limit.

Effective October 1, 2004, the parent company amended its retirement plan to introduce a “point” based retirement benefit plan. Under the new plan, employees are entitled to lump-sum or pension payments determined based on accumulated “points” vested in each year of service.

There are three types of “points” that vest in each year of service consisting of “service period points” which are attributed to the length of service, “job title points” which are attributed to the job title of each employee, and “performance points” which are attributed to the annual performance evaluation of each employee. Under normal circumstances, the minimum payment prior to retirement age is an amount reflecting an adjustment rate applied to represent voluntary retirement. Employees receive additional benefits upon involuntary retirement, including retirement at the age limit.

Effective October 1, 2005, the parent company partly amended its retirement plan and introduced the quasi cash-balance plan under which benefits are determined based on the variable-interest crediting rate rather than the fixed-interest crediting rate as was in the pre-amended plan.

 

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The parent company and most subsidiaries in Japan have contributory funded defined benefit pension plans, which are pursuant to the Corporate Defined Benefit Pension Plan Law (CDBPPL). The contributions to the plans are funded with several financial institutions in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. These pension plan assets consist principally of common stocks, government bonds and insurance contracts.

Most foreign subsidiaries have pension plans or severance indemnity plans covering substantially all of their employees under which the cost of benefits are currently invested or accrued. The benefits for these plans are based primarily on lengths of service and current rates of pay.

Toyota uses a March 31 measurement date for its benefit plans.

Information regarding Toyota’s defined benefit plans is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Change in benefit obligation

      

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   ¥ 1,693,155      ¥ 1,632,779      $ 17,549   

Service cost

     84,206        75,558        812   

Interest cost

     52,959        50,559        543   

Plan participants’ contributions

     750        657        7   

Plan amendments

     (2,096     (3,080     (33

Net actuarial (gain) loss

     (47,272     56,843        611   

Acquisition and other

     (64,784     (2,829     (30

Benefits paid

     (84,139     (83,740     (900
                        

Benefit obligation at end of year

     1,632,779        1,726,747        18,559   
                        

Change in plan assets

      

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

     1,282,048        979,012        10,522   

Actual return on plan assets

     (307,293     171,043        1,838   

Acquisition and other

     (43,851     158        2   

Employer contributions

     131,412        111,815        1,202   

Plan participants’ contributions

     835        763        8   

Benefits paid

     (84,139     (83,740     (900
                        

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

     979,012        1,179,051        12,672   
                        

Funded status

   ¥ 653,767      ¥ 547,696      $ 5,887   
                        

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2009 and 2010 are comprised of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Accrued expenses (Accrued pension and severance costs)

   ¥ 30,658      ¥ 28,573      $ 307   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     634,612        678,677        7,294   

Investments and other assets - other (Prepaid pension and severance costs)

     (11,503     (159,554     (1,714
                        

Net amount recognized

   ¥ 653,767      ¥ 547,696      $ 5,887   
                        

 

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Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2009 and 2010 are comprised of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Net actuarial loss

   ¥ (497,055   ¥ (385,266   $ (4,141

Prior service costs

     109,570        97,587        1,049   

Net transition obligation

     (5,514     (3,570     (38
                        

Net amount recognized

   ¥ (392,999   ¥ (291,249   $ (3,130
                        

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was ¥1,524,556 million and ¥1,571,061 million ($16,886 million) at March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for which the accumulated benefit obligations exceed plan assets are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     March 31,    March 31,
     2009    2010    2010

Projected benefit obligation

   ¥ 1,076,362    ¥ 508,501    $ 5,465

Accumulated benefit obligation

     1,039,314      452,019      4,858

Fair value of plan assets

     614,377      65,905      708

Components of the net periodic pension cost are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Service cost

   ¥ 96,454      ¥ 84,206      ¥ 75,558      $ 812   

Interest cost

     54,417        52,959        50,559        543   

Expected return on plan assets

     (43,450     (43,053     (32,251     (346

Amortization of prior service costs

     (17,162     (17,677     (15,063     (162

Recognized net actuarial loss

     4,013        5,752        27,246        293   

Amortization of net transition obligation

     1,944        1,944        1,944        21   
                                

Net periodic pension cost

   ¥ 96,216      ¥ 84,131      ¥ 107,993      $ 1,161   
                                

 

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Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

 

    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
    For the years ended March 31,     For the  year
ended
March 31,
 
            2008                     2009                     2010             2010  

Net actuarial gain (loss)

  ¥ (227,439   ¥ (303,074   ¥ 81,949      $ 881   

Recognized net actuarial loss

    4,013        5,752        27,246        293   

Prior service costs

    7,619        2,096        3,080        33   

Amortization of prior service costs

    (17,162     (17,677     (15,063     (162

Amortization of net transition obligation

    1,944        1,944        1,944        21   

Other

    24,882        17,003        2,594        28   
                               

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

  ¥ (206,143   ¥ (293,956   ¥ 101,750      $ 1,094   
                               

The estimated prior service costs, net actuarial loss and net transition obligations that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic pension cost during the year ending March 31, 2011 are ¥(15,000) million ($(161) million), ¥15,700 million ($169 million) and ¥1,900 million ($20 million), respectively.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of March 31, 2009 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     March 31,  
             2009                     2010          

Discount rate

   2.8   2.8

Rate of compensation increase

   0.1 - 10.0   0.5 - 10.0

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     For the years ended March 31,  
             2008                     2009                     2010          

Discount rate

   2.7   2.8   2.8

Expected return on plan assets

   3.4   3.6   3.6

Rate of compensation increase

   0.1 - 10.0   0.1 - 10.0   0.1 - 10.0

The expected rate of return on plan assets is determined after considering several applicable factors including, the composition of plan assets held, assumed risks of asset management, historical results of the returns on plan assets, Toyota’s principal policy for plan asset management, and forecasted market conditions.

Toyota’s policy and objective for plan asset management is to maximize returns on plan assets to meet future benefit payment requirements under risks which Toyota considers permissible. Asset allocations under the plan asset management are determined based on plan asset management policies of each plan which are established to achieve the optimized asset compositions in terms of the long-term overall plan asset management. Excepting equity securities contributed by Toyota, approximately 50% of the plan assets is invested in equity

 

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securities, approximately 30% is invested in debt securities, and the rest of them is invested in insurance contracts and other products. When actual allocations are not in line with target allocations, Toyota rebalances its investments in accordance with the policies. Prior to making individual investments, Toyota performs in-depth assessments of corresponding factors including category of products, industry type, currencies and liquidity of each potential investment under consideration to mitigate concentrations of risks such as market risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk. To assess performance of the investments, Toyota establishes bench mark return rates for each individual investment, combines these individual bench mark rates based on the asset composition ratios within each asset category, and compares the combined rates with the corresponding actual return rates on each asset category.

The following table summarizes the fair value of classes of plan assets as of March 31, 2010. See note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for three levels of input which are used to measure fair value.

 

     Yen in millions
     March 31, 2010
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total

Equity securities

           

Common stocks

   ¥ 471,262    ¥ —      ¥ —      ¥ 471,262

Commingled funds

     —        237,495      —        237,495
                           
     471,262      237,495      —        708,757
                           

Debt securities

           

Government bonds

     79,739      —        —        79,739

Commingled funds

     —        147,345      2,663      150,008

Other

     39,231      19,561      928      59,720
                           
     118,970      166,906      3,591      289,467
                           

Insurance contracts

     —        97,086      —        97,086

Other

     35,774      1,449      46,518      83,741
                           

Total

   ¥ 626,006    ¥ 502,936    ¥ 50,109    ¥ 1,179,051
                           
     U.S. dollars in millions
     March 31, 2010
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total

Equity securities

           

Common stocks

   $ 5,065    $ —      $ —      $ 5,065

Commingled funds

     —        2,553      —        2,553
                           
     5,065      2,553      —        7,618
                           

Debt securities

           

Government bonds

     857      —        —        857

Commingled funds

     —        1,584      28      1,612

Other

     422      210      10      642
                           
     1,279      1,794      38      3,111
                           

Insurance contracts

     —        1,043      —        1,043

Other

     384      16      500      900
                           

Total

   $ 6,728    $ 5,406    $ 538    $ 12,672
                           

 

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The following is description of the assets, information about the valuation techniques used to measure fair value, key inputs and significant assumptions:

Quoted market prices for identical securities are used to measure fair value of common stocks. As of March 31, 2010, common stocks include 64% of Japanese stocks and 36% of foreign stocks.

Quoted market prices for identical securities are used to measure fair value of government bonds. As of March 31, 2010, government bonds include 25% of Japanese government bonds and 75% of foreign government bonds.

Commingled funds are beneficial interests of collective trust, which are mainly invested by the parent company and Japanese subsidiaries. The fair values of commingled funds are measured using the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund, and are categorized by the ability to redeem investments at the measurement day.

The fair values of insurance contracts are measured using contracted amount with accrued interest.

Other consists of cash equivalents, other private placement investment funds and other assets. The fair values of other private placement investment funds are measured using the NAV provided by the administrator of the fund, and are categorized by the ability to redeem investments at the measurement day.

The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 plan assets measured at fair value for the period ended March 31, 2010:

 

     Yen in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2010  
     Debt securities     Other     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 5,242      ¥ 45,825      ¥ 51,067   

Actual return on plan assets

     818        (2,206     (1,388

Purchases, sales and settlements

     (2,233     3,467        1,234   

Other

     (236     (568     (804
                        

Balance at end of year

   ¥ 3,591      ¥ 46,518      ¥ 50,109   
                        
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2010  
     Debt securities     Other     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 56      $ 493      $ 549   

Actual return on plan assets

     9        (24     (15

Purchases, sales and settlements

     (24     37        13   

Other

     (3     (6     (9
                        

Balance at end of year

   $ 38      $ 500      $ 538   
                        

Toyota expects to contribute ¥111,112 million ($1,194 million) to its pension plans in the year ending March 31, 2011.

 

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The following pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions

2011

   ¥ 79,457    $ 854

2012

     75,952      816

2013

     74,915      805

2014

     76,933      827

2015

     80,622      867

from 2016 to 2020

     455,453      4,895
             

Total

   ¥ 843,332    $ 9,064
             

Postretirement benefits other than pensions and postemployment benefits -

Toyota’s U.S. subsidiaries provide certain health care and life insurance benefits to eligible retired employees. In addition, Toyota provides benefits to certain former or inactive employees after employment, but before retirement. These benefits are currently unfunded and provided through various insurance companies and health care providers. The costs of these benefits are recognized over the period the employee provides credited service to Toyota. Toyota’s obligations under these arrangements are not material.

20. Derivative financial instruments:

Toyota employs derivative financial instruments, including foreign exchange forward contracts, foreign currency options, interest rate swaps, interest rate currency swap agreements and interest rate options to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Toyota does not use derivatives for speculation or trading.

Fair value hedges -

Toyota enters into interest rate swaps and interest rate currency swap agreements mainly to convert its fixed-rate debt to variable-rate debt. Toyota uses interest rate swap agreements in managing interest rate risk exposure. Interest rate swap agreements are executed as either an integral part of specific debt transactions or on a portfolio basis. Toyota uses interest rate currency swap agreements to hedge exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations on principal and interest payments for borrowings denominated in foreign currencies. Notes and loans payable issued in foreign currencies are hedged by concurrently executing interest rate currency swap agreements, which involve the exchange of foreign currency principal and interest obligations for each functional currency obligations at agreed-upon currency exchange and interest rates.

For the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the ineffective portion of Toyota’s fair value hedge relationships was not material. For fair value hedging relationships, the components of each derivative’s gain or loss are included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

Undesignated derivative financial instruments -

Toyota uses foreign exchange forward contracts, foreign currency options, interest rate swaps, interest rate currency swap agreements, and interest rate options, to manage its exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and interest rate fluctuations from an economic perspective, and for which Toyota is unable or has elected not to apply hedge accounting.

 

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Fair value and gains or losses on derivative financial instruments -

The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative financial instruments at March 31, 2009 and 2010:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended
March 31,
    For the year
ended
March 31,
 
           2009                 2010                 2010        

Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   ¥ 35,882      ¥ 45,567      $ 490   

Investments and other assets – Other

     83,014        94,430        1,015   
                        

Total

   ¥ 118,896      ¥ 139,997      $ 1,505   
                        

Other current liabilities

   ¥ (47,022   ¥ (21,786   $ (234

Other long-term liabilities

     (79,634     (12,045     (130
                        

Total

   ¥ (126,656   ¥ (33,831   $ (364
                        

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   ¥ 58,454      ¥ 54,474      $ 586   

Investments and other assets – Other

     177,487        168,349        1,809   
                        

Total

   ¥ 235,941      ¥ 222,823      $ 2,395   
                        

Other current liabilities

   ¥ (61,593   ¥ (38,152   $ (410

Other long-term liabilities

     (236,877     (179,765     (1,932
                        

Total

   ¥ (298,470   ¥ (217,917   $ (2,342
                        

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   ¥ 32,443      ¥ 6,135      $ 66   

Investments and other assets – Other

     250        38        0   
                        

Total

   ¥ 32,693      ¥ 6,173      $ 66   
                        

Other current liabilities

   ¥ (25,675   ¥ (20,843   $ (224

Other long-term liabilities

     —          (138     (2
                        

Total

   ¥ (25,675   ¥ (20,981   $ (226
                        

 

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The following table summarizes the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments at March 31, 2009 and 2010:

 

    Yen in millions   U.S. dollars in millions
    For the years ended March 31,   For the year ended
March 31,
    2009   2010   2010
    Designated
derivative
financial
instruments
  Undesignated
derivative
financial
instruments
  Designated
derivative
financial
instruments
  Undesignated
derivative
financial
instruments
  Designated
derivative
financial
instruments
  Undesignated
derivative
financial
instruments

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

  ¥ 1,907,927   ¥ 12,472,179   ¥ 1,168,882   ¥ 11,868,039   $ 12,563   $ 127,559

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

    —       1,562,876     —       1,487,175     —       15,984
                                   

Total

  ¥ 1,907,927   ¥ 14,035,055   ¥ 1,168,882   ¥ 13,355,214   $ 12,563   $ 143,543
                                   

The following table summarizes the gains and losses on derivative financial instruments and hedged items reported in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended March 31, 2009 and 2010:

 

    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
    For the years ended March 31,     For the year ended
March 31,
 
    2009   2010     2010  
    Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
    Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
  Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
    Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
    Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
    Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
 

Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments – Fair value hedge

           

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

           

Cost of financing operations

  ¥ (288,553   ¥ 293,637   ¥ 138,677      ¥ (135,163   $ 1,491      $ (1,453

Interest expense

    (439     439     (265     265        (3     3   

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

           

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

           

Cost of financing operations

  ¥ (72,696   ¥ —     ¥ 77,939      ¥ —        $ 838      $ —     

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

    (3,016     —       (2,819     —          (30     —     

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

           

Cost of financing operations

    24,183        —       (21,841     —          (235     —     

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

    174,158        —       60,599        —          651        —     

 

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Undesignated derivative financial instruments are used to manage risks of fluctuations in interest rates to certain borrowing transactions and in foreign currency exchange rates of certain currency receivables and payables. Toyota accounts for these derivative financial instruments as economic hedges with changes in the fair value recorded directly into current period earnings.

Unrealized gains or (losses) on undesignated derivative financial instruments reported in the cost of financing operations for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 were ¥(67,991) million, ¥(80,298) million and ¥71,538 million ($769 million) those reported in foreign gain (loss), net were ¥45,670 million, ¥(33,578) million and ¥(26,476) million ($(285) million), respectively.

Toyota corrected the gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and hedged items disclosed for the year ended March 31, 2009 as a result of changes to information gathered from certain subsidiaries. These adjustments do not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

Credit risk related contingent features -

Toyota enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreements with counterparties. These Master Agreements contain a provision requiring either Toyota or the counterparty to settle the contract or to post assets to the other party in the event of a ratings downgrade below a specified threshold.

The aggregate fair value amount of derivative financial instruments that contain credit risk related contingent features that are in a net liability position as of March 31, 2010 is ¥63,445 million ($682 million). The aggregate fair value amount of assets that are already posted as of March 31, 2010 is ¥9,469 million ($102 million). If the ratings of Toyota decline below specified thresholds, the maximum amount of assets to be posted or for which Toyota could be required to settle the contracts is ¥63,445 million ($682 million) as of March 31, 2010.

21. Other financial instruments:

Toyota has certain financial instruments, including financial assets and liabilities and off-balance sheet financial instruments which arose in the normal course of business. These financial instruments are executed with creditworthy financial institutions, and virtually all foreign currency contracts are denominated in U.S. dollars, euros and other currencies of major industrialized countries. Financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, market risk as instruments are subject to price fluctuations, and elements of credit risk in the event a counterparty should default. In the unlikely event the counterparties fail to meet the contractual terms of a foreign currency or an interest rate instrument, Toyota’s risk is limited to the fair value of the instrument. Although Toyota may be exposed to losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties on financial instruments, it does not anticipate significant losses due to the nature of its counterparties. Counterparties to Toyota’s financial instruments represent, in general, international financial institutions. Additionally, Toyota does not have a significant exposure to any individual counterparty. Toyota believes that the overall credit risk related to its financial instruments is not significant.

 

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The estimated fair values of Toyota’s financial instruments, excluding marketable securities and other securities investments and affiliated companies and derivative financial instruments, are summarized as follows:

 

     Yen in millions              
     March 31, 2009              
     Carrying
amount
    Estimated
fair value
             

Asset (Liability)

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 2,444,280      ¥ 2,444,280       

Time deposits

     45,178        45,178       

Total finance receivables, net

     8,450,709        8,677,228       

Other receivables

     332,722        332,722       

Short-term borrowings

     (3,617,672     (3,617,672    

Long-term debt including the current portion

     (8,949,615     (9,026,007    
     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2010     March 31, 2010  
     Carrying
amount
    Estimated
fair value
    Carrying
amount
    Estimated
fair value
 

Asset (Liability)

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 1,865,746      ¥ 1,865,746      $ 20,053      $ 20,053   

Time deposits

     392,724        392,724        4,221        4,221   

Total finance receivables, net

     8,759,826        9,112,527        94,151        97,942   

Other receivables

     360,379        360,379        3,873        3,873   

Short-term borrowings

     (3,279,673     (3,279,673     (35,250     (35,250

Long-term debt including the current portion

     (9,191,490     (9,297,904     (98,791     (99,934

Cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and other receivables -

In the normal course of business, substantially all cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and other receivables are highly liquid and are carried at amounts which approximate fair value.

Finance receivables, net -

The carrying value of variable rate finance receivables was assumed to approximate fair value as they were repriced at prevailing market rates. The fair value of fixed rate finance receivables was estimated by discounting expected cash flows to present value using the rates at which new loans of similar credit quality and maturity would be made.

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt -

The fair values of short-term borrowings and total long-term debt including the current portion were estimated based on the discounted amounts of future cash flows using Toyota’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar liabilities.

 

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22. Lease commitments:

Toyota leases certain assets under capital lease and operating lease arrangements.

An analysis of leased assets under capital leases is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Class of property

      

Building

   ¥ 24,369      ¥ 23,518      $ 253   

Machinery and equipment

     51,971        48,043        516   

Less - Accumulated depreciation

     (33,845     (36,926     (397
                        
   ¥ 42,495      ¥ 34,635      $ 372   
                        

Amortization expenses under capital leases for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 were ¥7,846 million, ¥12,183 million and ¥12,606 million ($135 million), respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 

2011

   ¥ 26,327      $ 283   

2012

     3,585        39   

2013

     2,366        25   

2014

     2,028        22   

2015

     1,795        19   

Thereafter

     16,413        176   
                

Total minimum lease payments

     52,514        564   

Less - Amount representing interest

     (10,271     (110
                

Present value of net minimum lease payments

     42,243        454   

Less - Current obligations

     (24,089     (259
                

Long-term capital lease obligations

   ¥ 18,154      $ 195   
                

Rental expenses under operating leases for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 were ¥100,319 million, ¥106,653 million and ¥93,994 million ($1,010 million), respectively.

 

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The minimum rental payments required under operating leases relating primarily to land, buildings and equipment having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions

2011

   ¥ 9,900    $ 106

2012

     8,136      87

2013

     6,493      70

2014

     5,029      54

2015

     4,273      46

Thereafter

     18,122      195
             

Total minimum future rentals

   ¥ 51,953    $ 558
             

23. Other commitments and contingencies, concentrations and factors that may affect future operations:

Commitments

Commitments outstanding at March 31, 2010 for the purchase of property, plant and equipment and other assets totaled ¥74,529 million ($801 million).

Guarantees

Toyota enters into contracts with Toyota dealers to guarantee customers’ payments of their installment payables that arise from installment contracts between customers and Toyota dealers, as and when requested by Toyota dealers. Guarantee periods are set to match maturity of installment payments, and at March 31, 2010, range from 1 month to 35 years; however, they are generally shorter than the useful lives of products sold. Toyota is required to execute its guarantee primarily when customers are unable to make required payments. The maximum potential amount of future payments as of March 31, 2010 is ¥1,604,893million ($17,249 million). Liabilities for guarantees totaling ¥5,969 million ($64 million) have been provided as of March 31, 2010. Under these guarantee contracts, Toyota is entitled to recover any amount paid by Toyota from the customers whose original obligations Toyota has guaranteed.

Legal Proceedings

Product Recalls

From time-to-time, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns in its vehicles. In November 2009, Toyota announced a safety campaign in North America for certain models of Toyota and Lexus vehicles related to floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals, and later expanded it to include additional models. In January 2010, Toyota announced a recall in North America for certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking and slow-to-return accelerator pedals. Also in January 2010, Toyota recalled in Europe and China certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking accelerator pedals. In February 2010, Toyota announced a worldwide recall related to the software program that controls the antilock braking system (ABS) in certain vehicles models including the Prius. Set forth below is a description of the various claims, lawsuits and government investigations against Toyota in the United States relating to recalls and other safety measures.

Class Action Litigation

There are approximately 200 putative class actions that have been filed since November 2009 alleging that certain Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles contain defects that lead to unintended acceleration. Many of the

 

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putative class actions allege that malfunctions involving the floor mats and accelerator pedals do not cover the full scope of possible defects related to unintended acceleration. Rather, they allege that Electronic Throttle Control-intelligent (ETCS-i) is the true cause and that Toyota has failed to inform consumers despite its awareness of the problem. In general, these cases seek recovery for the alleged diminution in value of the vehicles, injunctive and other relief. In April 2010, the approximately 190 federal cases were consolidated for most purposes into a single multi-district litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In addition, around half of the approximately 125 individual product liability personal injury cases relating to unintended acceleration pending against Toyota have been consolidated into the federal class action suit. (The remaining individual product liability personal injury cases relating to unintended acceleration remain pending in various state courts in the United States.) This consolidated federal class action suit is in its very early stages and currently activity centers around case organization and scheduling.

Additionally, there are approximately 10 putative class actions in various state courts, including California. The claims are similar to the class actions in federal court. One of the putative California class actions was filed by the Orange County District Attorney and, among other things, seeks statutory penalties alleging that Toyota sold and marketed defective vehicles and that consumers have been harmed as a result of diminution in value of their vehicles.

Beginning in February 2010, Toyota has also been sued in 9 putative class actions in federal and state courts alleging defects in the braking systems in various hybrid vehicles that causes the vehicles to fail to stop in a timely manner when driving in certain road conditions. The plaintiffs claim that while a remedy for this braking issue has been implemented on vehicles in production since January 2010 and has been offered to current owners of certain of the vehicles, that owners and lessees of all of the vehicles should recover for diminution in the value of the vehicles. They also seek injunctions ordering Toyota to repair the vehicles and to take other actions, punitive damages and other relief.

From February through April 2010, Toyota has also been sued in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 6 putative shareholder class actions on behalf of investors in Toyota American Depository Shares and common stock, and in a putative bondholder class action. The complaints of these securities class action lawsuits allege that defendants made statements that were false or misleading in that they failed to disclose problems with, or the causes of, sudden unintended acceleration in a number of vehicle models. Plaintiffs seek monetary damages in an amount to be proven at trial, interest and attorneys’ fees and costs.

On May 21, 2010, a shareholder derivative action was filed against certain officers and directors of Toyota in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The complaint alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty as well as wasted corporate assets and unjustly enriched themselves, with respect to and as a result of their handling of design defects in Toyota vehicles, alleging facts similar to those alleged in the securities class actions. The plaintiff seeks to recover on behalf of Toyota amounts spent by Toyota as a result of the defendants’ alleged mishandling of the problem of unintended acceleration and of the alleged failure to make accurate and timely public disclosure.

Toyota believes that it has meritorious defenses to all of the cases and will vigorously defend against them.

Government Investigations

In February 2010, Toyota received a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and a voluntary request and subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The subpoenas and the voluntary request primarily request documents related to unintended acceleration and certain financial records. This is a coordinated investigation and has included interviews of Toyota and non-Toyota witnesses, as well as production of documents. On June 23, 2010, Toyota received a voluntary request and subpoena from the SEC that primarily requested production of documents related to the steering relay rod.

 

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During the first quarter of calendar year 2010, Toyota received three formal inquires from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) related to the recalls related to floor mat entrapment and sticking accelerator pedals. The first two, TQ10-001 and TQ10-002, address the timing of the announcement of the recalls related to floor mat entrapment and sticking accelerator pedals, respectively. The third, RQ10-003, addresses the scope of the recalls and unintended acceleration generally. On April 19, 2010, Toyota and the Department of Transportation announced a settlement resolving TQ10-002 pursuant to which Toyota paid $16.4 million to the U.S. Treasury. Toyota denied the allegations that it violated the Motor Vehicle Safety Act or its implementing regulations but agreed to the settlement to avoid a protracted dispute and possible litigation. TQ10-001 is still pending, and on June 4, Toyota filed its final response to RQ10-003.

On May 10, 2010, NHTSA notified Toyota that it had also opened a Timeliness Query regarding the 2005 recall of certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a possible issue with the steering relay rod.

Toyota has also received subpoenas and formal and informal requests from various states’ attorneys general and certain local governmental agencies regarding various recalls, the facts underlying its recent recalls and customer handling related to those recalls.

Toyota is cooperating with the government agencies in their investigations, which generally are on-going.

The recalls and other safety measures described above have led to a number of claims, lawsuits and government investigations against Toyota in the United States as set forth in the preceding paragraphs. Amounts accrued as of March 31, 2010 relate to these legal actions are not material to Toyota’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Toyota cannot currently estimate its potential liability, damages or range of potential loss, if any, beyond the amounts accrued; however, the resolution of these matters could have an adverse effect on Toyota’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

United States Antitrust Proceedings

In February 2003, Toyota, General Motors Corporation, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Nissan and BMW and their U.S. and Canadian sales and marketing subsidiaries, the National Automobile Dealers Association and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association were named as defendants in purported nationwide class actions on behalf of all purchasers of new motor vehicles in the United States since January 1, 2001. 26 similar actions were filed in federal district courts in California, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Additionally, 56 parallel class actions were filed in state courts in California, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, New Jersey and Nebraska on behalf of the same purchasers in these states. As of April 1, 2005, actions filed in federal district courts were consolidated in Maine and actions filed in the state courts of California and New Jersey were also consolidated.

The nearly identical complaints allege that the defendants violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by conspiring among themselves and with their dealers to prevent the sale to United States citizens of vehicles produced for the Canadian market. The complaints allege that new vehicle prices in Canada are 10% to 30% lower than those in the United States and that preventing the sale of these vehicles to United States citizens resulted in United States consumers paying excessive prices for the same type of vehicles. The complaints seek permanent injunctions against the alleged antitrust violations and treble damages in an unspecified amount. In March 2004, the federal district court of Maine (i) dismissed claims against certain Canadian companies, including Toyota Canada, Inc., for lack of personal jurisdiction but denied or deferred to dismiss claims against certain other Canadian companies, and (ii) dismissed the claim for damages based on the Sherman Antitrust Act but did not bar the plaintiffs from seeking injunctive relief against the alleged antitrust violations. The plaintiffs have submitted an amended compliant adding a claim for damages based on state antitrust laws and Toyota has responded to the

 

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plaintiff’s discovery requests. Toyota believes that its actions have been lawful. In the interest of quickly resolving these legal actions, however, Toyota entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs at the end of February 2006. The settlement agreement is pending the approval of the federal district court, and immediately upon approval the plaintiffs will, in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, withdraw all pending actions against Toyota in the federal district court as well as all state courts and all related actions will be closed.

Other Proceedings

Toyota has various other legal actions, other governmental proceedings and other claims pending against it, including other product liability claims in the United States. Although the claimants in some of these actions seek potentially substantial damages, Toyota cannot currently estimate its potential liability, damages or range of potential loss, if any, beyond the amounts accrued, with respect to these claims. However, based upon information currently available to Toyota, Toyota believes that its losses from these matters, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Environmental Matters and Others

In October 2000, the European Union brought into effect a directive that requires member states to promulgate regulations implementing the following: (i) manufacturers shall bear all or a significant part of the costs for taking back end-of-life vehicles put on the market after July 1, 2002 and dismantling and recycling those vehicles. Beginning January 1, 2007, this requirement became applicable to vehicles put on the market before July 1, 2002; (ii) manufacturers may not use certain hazardous materials in vehicles to be sold after July 2003; (iii) vehicles type-approved and put on the market after December 15, 2008, shall be re-usable and/or recyclable to a minimum of 85% by weight per vehicle and shall be re-usable and/or recoverable to a minimum of 95% by weight per vehicle; and (iv) end-of-life vehicles must meet actual re-use of 80% and re-use as material or energy of 85%, respectively, of vehicle weight by 2006, rising respectively to 85% and 95% by 2015. A law to implement the directive came into effect in all member states including Bulgaria, Romania that joined the European Union in January 2007. Currently, there are uncertainties surrounding the implementation of the applicable regulations in different European Union member states, particularly regarding manufacturer responsibilities and resultant expenses that may be incurred.

In addition, under this directive member states must take measures to ensure that car manufacturers, distributors and other auto-related economic operators establish adequate used vehicle collection and treatment facilities and to ensure that hazardous materials and recyclable parts are removed from vehicles prior to shredding. This directive impacts Toyota’s vehicles sold in the European Union and Toyota is introducing vehicles that are in compliance with such measures taken by the member states pursuant to the directive.

Based on the legislation that has been enacted to date, Toyota has provided for its estimated liability related to covered vehicles in existence as of March 31, 2010. Depending on the legislation that will be enacted subject to other circumstances, Toyota may be required to revise the accruals for the expected costs. Although Toyota does not expect its compliance with the directive to result in significant cash expenditures, Toyota is continuing to assess the impact of this future legislation on its results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Toyota purchases materials that are equivalent to approximately 10% of material costs from a supplier which is an affiliated company.

The parent company has a concentration of labor supply in employees working under collective bargaining agreements and a substantial portion of these employees are working under the agreement that will expire on December 31, 2011.

 

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24. Segment data:

The operating segments reported below are the segments of Toyota for which separate financial information is available and for which operating income/loss amounts are evaluated regularly by executive management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

The major portions of Toyota’s operations on a worldwide basis are derived from the Automotive and Financial Services business segments. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures and distributes sedans, minivans, compact cars, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and related parts and accessories. The Financial Services segment consists primarily of financing, and vehicle and equipment leasing operations to assist in the merchandising of the parent company and its affiliate companies products as well as other products. The All Other segment includes the design, manufacturing and sales of housing, telecommunications and other business.

The following tables present certain information regarding Toyota’s industry segments and operations by geographic areas and overseas revenues by destination as of and for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Segment operating results and assets -

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2008:

 

    Yen in millions
    Automotive   Financial
Services
  All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 24,160,254   ¥ 1,468,730   ¥ 660,256   ¥ —        ¥ 26,289,240

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    17,052     29,624     686,699     (733,375     —  
                               

Total

    24,177,306     1,498,354     1,346,955     (733,375     26,289,240

Operating expenses

    22,005,401     1,411,860     1,313,875     (712,271     24,018,865
                               

Operating income

  ¥ 2,171,905   ¥ 86,494   ¥ 33,080   ¥ (21,104   ¥ 2,270,375
                               

Assets

  ¥ 13,593,025   ¥ 13,942,372   ¥ 1,273,560   ¥ 3,649,363      ¥ 32,458,320

Investment in equity method investees

    1,777,956     235,166     —       52,656        2,065,778

Depreciation expenses

    1,050,541     409,725     30,869     —          1,491,135

Capital expenditure

    1,546,524     1,149,842     56,439     7,170        2,759,975

 

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2009:

 

    Yen in millions  
    Automotive     Financial
Services
    All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 18,550,501      ¥ 1,355,850      ¥ 623,219   ¥ —        ¥ 20,529,570   

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    14,222        21,698        561,728     (597,648     —     
                                     

Total

    18,564,723        1,377,548        1,184,947     (597,648     20,529,570   

Operating expenses

    18,959,599        1,449,495        1,175,034     (593,547     20,990,581   
                                     

Operating income (loss)

  ¥ (394,876   ¥ (71,947   ¥ 9,913   ¥ (4,101   ¥ (461,011
                                     

Assets

  ¥ 11,716,316      ¥ 13,631,662      ¥ 1,131,400   ¥ 2,582,659      ¥ 29,062,037   

Investment in equity method investees

    1,606,013        168,057        —       36,036        1,810,106   

Depreciation expenses

    1,072,848        389,937        32,385     —          1,495,170   

Capital expenditure

    1,343,572        883,968        35,334     62,023        2,324,897   

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2010:

 

    Yen in millions
    Automotive     Financial
Services
  All Other     Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 17,187,308      ¥ 1,226,244   ¥ 537,421      ¥ —        ¥ 18,950,973

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    10,120        19,163     410,194        (439,477     —  
                                   

Total

    17,197,428        1,245,407     947,615        (439,477     18,950,973

Operating expenses

    17,283,798        998,480     956,475        (435,296     18,803,457
                                   

Operating income (loss)

  ¥ (86,370   ¥ 246,927   ¥ (8,860   ¥ (4,181   ¥ 147,516
                                   

Assets

  ¥ 12,359,404      ¥ 13,274,953   ¥ 1,119,635      ¥ 3,595,295      ¥ 30,349,287

Investment in equity method investees

    1,692,702        129,745     —          44,993        1,867,440

Depreciation expenses

    1,018,935        348,820     46,814        —          1,414,569

Capital expenditure

    616,216        774,102     21,751        25,532        1,437,601

 

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    U.S. dollars in millions
    Automotive     Financial
Services
  All Other     Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

  $ 184,730      $ 13,180   $ 5,777      $ —        $ 203,687

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    109        206     4,409        (4,724     —  
                                   

Total

    184,839        13,386     10,186        (4,724     203,687

Operating expenses

    185,767        10,732     10,281        (4,679     202,101
                                   

Operating income (loss)

  $ (928   $ 2,654   $ (95   $ (45   $ 1,586
                                   

Assets

  $ 132,840      $ 142,680   $ 12,034      $ 38,642      $ 326,196

Investment in equity method investees

    18,193        1,394     —          484        20,071

Depreciation expenses

    10,952        3,749     503        —          15,204

Capital expenditure

    6,623        8,320     234        275        15,452

Geographic Information -

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2008:

 

    Yen in millions
    Japan   North
America
  Europe   Asia   Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated

Net revenues

             

Sales to external
customers

  ¥ 8,418,620   ¥ 9,248,950   ¥ 3,802,814   ¥ 2,790,987   ¥ 2,027,869   ¥ —        ¥ 26,289,240

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    6,897,192     174,308     190,620     329,839     266,268     (7,858,227     —  
                                           

Total

    15,315,812     9,423,258     3,993,434     3,120,826     2,294,137     (7,858,227     26,289,240

Operating expenses

    13,875,526     9,117,906     3,851,863     2,864,470     2,150,159     (7,841,059     24,018,865
                                           

Operating income

  ¥ 1,440,286   ¥ 305,352   ¥ 141,571   ¥ 256,356   ¥ 143,978   ¥ (17,168   ¥ 2,270,375
                                           

Assets

  ¥ 12,883,255   ¥ 10,779,947   ¥ 3,125,572   ¥ 1,792,681   ¥ 1,703,533   ¥ 2,173,332      ¥ 32,458,320

Long-lived assets

    3,696,081     2,808,782     574,854     446,513     285,772     —          7,812,002

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2009:

 

    Yen in millions  
    Japan     North
America
    Europe     Asia   Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

             

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 7,471,916      ¥ 6,097,676      ¥ 2,889,753      ¥ 2,450,412   ¥ 1,619,813   ¥ —        ¥ 20,529,570   

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    4,714,821        125,238        123,375        268,917     263,087     (5,495,438     —     
                                                   

Total

    12,186,737        6,222,914        3,013,128        2,719,329     1,882,900     (5,495,438     20,529,570   

Operating expenses

    12,424,268        6,613,106        3,156,361        2,543,269     1,795,252     (5,541,675     20,990,581   
                                                   

Operating income (loss)

  ¥ (237,531   ¥ (390,192   ¥ (143,233   ¥ 176,060   ¥ 87,648   ¥ 46,237      ¥ (461,011
                                                   

Assets

  ¥ 11,956,431      ¥ 10,685,466      ¥ 2,324,528      ¥ 1,547,890   ¥ 1,446,505   ¥ 1,101,217      ¥ 29,062,037   

Long-lived assets

    3,658,719        2,726,419        410,185        372,330     234,028     —          7,401,681   

 

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2010:

 

    Yen in millions
    Japan     North
America
  Europe     Asia   Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated

Net revenues

             

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 7,314,813      ¥ 5,583,228   ¥ 2,082,671      ¥ 2,431,648   ¥ 1,538,613   ¥ —        ¥ 18,950,973

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    3,905,490        87,298     64,378        223,679     135,248     (4,416,093     —  
                                               

Total

    11,220,303        5,670,526     2,147,049        2,655,327     1,673,861     (4,416,093     18,950,973

Operating expenses

    11,445,545        5,585,036     2,180,004        2,451,800     1,558,287     (4,417,215     18,803,457
                                               

Operating income (loss)

  ¥ (225,242   ¥ 85,490   ¥ (32,955   ¥ 203,527   ¥ 115,574   ¥ 1,122      ¥ 147,516
                                               

Assets

  ¥ 12,465,677      ¥ 10,223,903   ¥ 2,060,962      ¥ 1,925,126   ¥ 1,803,703   ¥ 1,869,916      ¥ 30,349,287

Long-lived assets

    3,347,896        2,401,172     351,037        361,296     249,500     —          6,710,901

 

    U.S. dollars in millions
    Japan     North
America
  Europe     Asia   Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated

Net revenues

             

Sales to external customers

  $ 78,620      $ 60,009   $ 22,385      $ 26,136   $ 16,537   $ —        $ 203,687

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    41,976        938     692        2,404     1,454     (47,464     —  
                                               

Total

    120,596        60,947     23,077        28,540     17,991     (47,464     203,687

Operating expenses

    123,017        60,028     23,431        26,352     16,749     (47,476     202,101
                                               

Operating income (loss)

  $ (2,421   $ 919   $ (354   $ 2,188   $ 1,242   $ 12      $ 1,586
                                               

Assets

  $ 133,982      $ 109,887   $ 22,151      $ 20,692   $ 19,386   $ 20,098      $ 326,196

Long-lived assets

    35,983        25,808     3,773        3,883     2,682     —          72,129

“Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

Revenues are attributed to geographies based on the country location of the parent company or the subsidiary that transacted the sale with the external customer.

There are no any individually material countries with respect to revenues, operating expenses, operating income, assets and long-lived assets included in other foreign countries.

Unallocated amounts included in assets represent assets held for corporate purposes, which mainly consist of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Such corporate assets were ¥4,352,498 million, ¥3,225,901 million and ¥4,205,402 million ($45,200 million), as of March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Transfers between industries or geographic segments are made at amounts which Toyota’s management believes approximate arm’s-length transactions. In measuring the reportable segments’ income or losses, operating income consists of revenue less operating expenses.

 

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Overseas Revenues by destination -

The following information shows revenues that are attributed to countries based on location of customers, excluding customers in Japan. In addition to the disclosure requirements under U.S.GAAP, Toyota discloses this information in order to provide financial statement users with valuable information.

 

     Yen in millions    U.S. dollars
in millions
     For the years ended March 31,    For the  year
ended
March 31,
     2008    2009    2010    2010

North America

   ¥ 9,606,481    ¥ 6,294,230    ¥ 5,718,381    $ 61,462

Europe

     3,746,362      2,861,351      2,023,280      21,746

Asia

     2,968,460      2,530,352      2,641,471      28,391

Other

     3,831,739      3,421,881      2,838,671      30,510

“Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.

 

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Certain financial statement data on non-financial services and financial services businesses -

The financial data below presents separately Toyota’s non-financial services and financial services businesses.

Balance sheets –

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Non-Financial Services Businesses

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 1,648,143      ¥ 1,338,821      $ 14,390   

Marketable securities

     494,476        1,783,629        19,170   

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

     1,404,292        1,908,884        20,517   

Inventories

     1,459,394        1,422,373        15,288   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,534,119        1,793,622        19,278   
                        

Total current assets

     6,540,424        8,247,329        88,643   
                        

Investments and other assets

     4,254,126        4,549,658        48,900   

Property, plant and equipment

     5,504,559        4,996,321        53,701   
                        

Total Non-Financial Services Businesses assets

     16,299,109        17,793,308        191,244   
                        

Financial Services Businesses

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

     796,137        526,925        5,663   

Marketable securities

     850        9,536        103   

Finance receivables, net

     3,891,406        4,209,496        45,244   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     790,901        653,798        7,027   
                        

Total current assets

     5,479,294        5,399,755        58,037   
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

     5,655,545        5,630,680        60,519   

Investments and other assets

     599,701        529,938        5,696   

Property, plant and equipment

     1,897,122        1,714,580        18,428   
                        

Total Financial Services Businesses assets

     13,631,662        13,274,953        142,680   
                        

Eliminations

     (868,734     (718,974     (7,728
                        

Total assets

   ¥ 29,062,037      ¥ 30,349,287      $ 326,196   
                        

Assets in the non-financial services include unallocated corporate assets.

 

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     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2009     2010     2010  

Non-Financial Services Businesses

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   ¥ 825,029      ¥ 575,890      $ 6,190   

Current portion of long-term debt

     115,942        289,447        3,111   

Accounts payable

     1,299,523        1,954,147        21,003   

Accrued expenses

     1,432,988        1,627,228        17,490   

Income taxes payable

     47,648        140,210        1,507   

Other current liabilities

     944,303        931,727        10,014   
                        

Total current liabilities

     4,665,433        5,518,649        59,315   
                        

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

     850,233        1,095,270        11,772   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     629,870        672,905        7,232   

Other long-term liabilities

     444,529        604,903        6,502   
                        

Total long-term liabilities

     1,924,632        2,373,078        25,506   
                        

Total Non-Financial Services Businesses liabilities

     6,590,065        7,891,727        84,821   
                        

Financial Services Businesses

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

     3,370,981        3,118,938        33,523   

Current portion of long-term debt

     2,640,104        1,968,908        21,162   

Accounts payable

     10,001        13,063        140   

Accrued expenses

     111,766        113,559        1,221   

Income taxes payable

     3,650        13,177        141   

Other current liabilities

     515,166        519,011        5,578   
                        

Total current liabilities

     6,651,668        5,746,656        61,765   
                        

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

     5,592,641        6,060,349        65,137   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     4,742        5,772        62   

Other long-term liabilities

     491,397        433,641        4,661   
                        

Total long-term liabilities

     6,088,780        6,499,762        69,860   
                        

Total Financial Services Businesses liabilities

     12,740,448        12,246,418        131,625   
                        

Eliminations

     (869,213     (719,301     (7,731
                        

Total liabilities

     18,461,300        19,418,844        208,715   
                        

Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

     10,061,207        10,359,723        111,347   
                        

Noncontrolling interest

     539,530        570,720        6,134   
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     10,600,737        10,930,443        117,481   
                        

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 29,062,037      ¥ 30,349,287      $ 326,196   
                        

 

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Statements of income -

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the  year
ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2009     2010     2010  

Non-Financial Services Businesses

        

Net revenues

   ¥ 24,831,172      ¥ 19,182,161      ¥ 17,732,143      $ 190,586   
                                

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of revenues

     20,459,061        17,470,791        15,973,442        171,684   

Selling, general and administrative

     2,181,491        2,097,674        1,854,710        19,934   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     22,640,552        19,568,465        17,828,152        191,618   
                                

Operating income (loss)

     2,190,620        (386,304     (96,009     (1,032
                                

Other income (expense), net

     176,417        (71,925     144,625        1,554   
                                

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     2,367,037        (458,229     48,616        522   
                                

Provision for income taxes

     889,660        (10,152     42,342        455   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     268,025        53,226        109,944        1,182   
                                

Net income (loss)

     1,745,402        (394,851     116,218        1,249   
                                

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     (73,543     26,282        (32,103     (345
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation- Non-Financial Services Businesses

     1,671,859        (368,569     84,115        904   
                                

Financial Services Businesses

        

Net revenues

     1,498,354        1,377,548        1,245,407        13,386   
                                

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of revenues

     1,075,972        994,191        716,997        7,706   

Selling, general and administrative

     335,888        455,304        281,483        3,026   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     1,411,860        1,449,495        998,480        10,732   
                                

Operating income (loss)

     86,494        (71,947     246,927        2,654   
                                

Other expense, net

     (16,265     (30,233     (3,923     (42
                                

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     70,229        (102,180     243,004        2,612   
                                

Provision for income taxes

     21,904        (46,298     50,362        541   

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies

     2,089        (10,502     (64,536     (694
                                

Net income (loss)

     50,414        (66,384     128,106        1,377   
                                

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     (4,419     (2,004     (2,653     (29
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation – Financial Services Businesses

     45,995        (68,388     125,453        1,348   
                                

Eliminations

     25        20        (112     (1
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   ¥ 1,717,879      ¥ (436,937   ¥ 209,456      $ 2,251   
                                

 

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Statement of cash flows -

 

    Yen in millions     Yen in millions  
    For the year ended March 31, 2008     For the year ended March 31, 2009  
    Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
    Financial
Services
Businesses
    Consolidated     Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
    Financial
Services
Businesses
    Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities

           

Net income (loss)

  ¥ 1,745,402      ¥ 50,414      ¥ 1,795,841      ¥ (394,851   ¥ (66,384   ¥ (461,215

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

           

Depreciation

    1,081,410        409,725        1,491,135        1,105,233        389,937        1,495,170   

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    357        122,433        122,790        (1,663     259,096        257,433   

Pension and severance costs, less payments

    (54,868     527        (54,341     (21,428     470        (20,958

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

    44,993        444        45,437        68,546        136        68,682   

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

    11,346        —          11,346        220,920        —          220,920   

Deferred income taxes

    80,027        1,500        81,458        (132,127     (62,871     (194,990

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated companies

    (268,025     (2,089     (270,114     (53,226     10,502        (42,724

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

    (220,217     215,218        (241,928     (223,101     186,234        154,587   
                                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    2,420,425        798,172        2,981,624        568,303        717,120        1,476,905   
                                               

Cash flows from investing activities

           

Additions to finance receivables

    —          (16,644,139     (8,647,717     —          (14,230,272     (8,612,111

Collection of and proceeds from sales of finance receivables

    —          15,095,380        7,332,697        —          13,959,045        8,155,094   

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    (1,472,422     (8,148     (1,480,570     (1,358,518     (6,064     (1,364,582

Additions to equipment leased to others

    (137,711     (1,141,694     (1,279,405     (82,411     (877,904     (960,315

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    56,603        10,948        67,551        41,285        6,101        47,386   

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

    80,944        294,937        375,881        55,896        472,853        528,749   

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

    (936,324     (215,316     (1,151,640     (418,342     (217,688     (636,030

Proceeds from sales of and maturity of marketable securities and security investments

    789,366        198,044        987,410        1,295,561        180,316        1,475,877   

Payment for additional investments in affiliated companies, net of cash acquired

    (4,406     —          (4,406     (45     —          (45

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

    (44,891     23,024        (74,687     129,834        (2,091     135,757   
                                               

Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,668,841     (2,386,964     (3,874,886     (336,740     (715,704     (1,230,220
                                               

Cash flows from financing activities

           

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    17,162        3,364,351        3,349,812        545,981        3,030,029        3,506,990   

Payments of long-term debt

    (226,561     (2,156,709     (2,310,008     (150,097     (2,580,637     (2,704,078

Increase in short-term borrowings

    24,126        370,293        408,912        138,387        239,462        406,507   

Dividends paid

    (430,860     —          (430,860     (439,991     —          (439,991

Purchase of common stock, and other

    (311,667     —          (311,667     (70,587     —          (70,587
                                               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (927,800     1,577,935        706,189        23,693        688,854        698,841   
                                               

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (65,405     (19,354     (84,759     (80,214     (49,579     (129,793
                                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    (241,621     (30,211     (271,832     175,042        640,691        815,733   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    1,714,722        185,657        1,900,379        1,473,101        155,446        1,628,547   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  ¥ 1,473,101      ¥ 155,446      ¥ 1,628,547      ¥ 1,648,143      ¥ 796,137      ¥ 2,444,280   
                                               

 

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    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
    For the year ended March 31, 2010     For the year ended March 31, 2010  
    Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
    Financial
Services
Businesses
    Consolidated     Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
    Financial
Services
Businesses
    Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities

           

Net income

  ¥ 116,218      ¥ 128,106      ¥ 244,212      $ 1,249      $ 1,377      $ 2,625   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation

    1,065,749        348,820        1,414,569        11,455        3,749        15,204   

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    1,905        98,870        100,775        20        1,063        1,083   

Pension and severance costs, less payments

    55        1,199        1,254        0        13        13   

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

    46,661        276        46,937        502        3        505   

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

    2,486        —          2,486        27        —          27   

Deferred income taxes

    (14,183     39,759        25,537        (152     427        274   

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated companies

    (109,944     64,536        (45,408     (1,182     694        (488

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

    733,338        133,275        768,168        7,882        1,432        8,256   
                                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,842,285        814,841        2,558,530        19,801        8,758        27,499   
                                               

Cash flows from investing activities

           

Additions to finance receivables

    —          (13,492,119     (7,806,201     —          (145,014     (83,902

Collection of and proceeds from sales of finance receivables

    —          13,107,531        7,517,968        —          140,880        80,804   

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    (599,154     (5,382     (604,536     (6,440     (58     (6,498

Additions to equipment leased to others

    (64,345     (768,720     (833,065     (692     (8,262     (8,954

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    46,070        6,403        52,473        495        69        564   

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

    36,668        428,424        465,092        394        4,605        4,999   

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

    (2,310,912     (101,270     (2,412,182     (24,838     (1,088     (25,926

Proceeds from sales of and maturity of marketable securities and security investments

    1,012,781        95,960        1,108,741        10,886        1,031        11,917   

Payment for additional investments in affiliated companies, net of cash acquired

    (1,020     —          (1,020     (11     —          (11

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

    (259,089     102,497        (337,454     (2,784     1,101        (3,627
                                               

Net cash used in investing activities

    (2,139,001     (626,676     (2,850,184     (22,990     (6,736     (30,634
                                               

Cash flows from financing activities

           

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    492,300        2,733,465        3,178,310        5,292        29,379        34,161   

Payments of long-term debt

    (77,033     (2,926,308     (2,938,202     (828     (31,452     (31,580

Decrease in short-term borrowings

    (249,238     (251,544     (335,363     (2,679     (2,704     (3,605

Dividends paid

    (172,476     —          (172,476     (1,854     —          (1,854

Purchase of common stock, and other

    (10,251     —          (10,251     (110     —          (110
                                               

Net cash used in financing activities

    (16,698     (444,387     (277,982     (179     (4,777     (2,988
                                               

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    4,092        (12,990     (8,898     44        (139     (95
                                               

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (309,322     (269,212     (578,534     (3,324     (2,894     (6,218

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    1,648,143        796,137        2,444,280        17,714        8,557        26,271   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  ¥ 1,338,821      ¥ 526,925      ¥ 1,865,746      $ 14,390      $ 5,663      $ 20,053   
                                               

 

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25. Per share amounts:

Reconciliations of the differences between basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen
in millions
    Thousands
of shares
   Yen     U.S. dollars
in millions
   U.S. dollars
     Net income
(loss)
attributable
to Toyota
Motor

Corporation
    Weighted-
average
shares
   Net income
(loss)
attributable
to Toyota
Motor

Corporation
per share
    Net income
attributable
to Toyota
Motor

Corporation
   Net income
attributable
to Toyota
Motor

Corporation
per share

For the year ended March 31, 2008

            

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   ¥ 1,717,879      3,177,445    ¥ 540.65        

Effect of dilutive securities

            

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

     (1   1,217        
                          

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   ¥ 1,717,878      3,178,662    ¥ 540.44        
                          

For the year ended March 31, 2009

            

Basic net loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   ¥ (436,937   3,140,417    ¥ (139.13     

Effect of dilutive securities

            

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

     (0   —          
                          

Diluted net loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   ¥ (436,937   3,140,417    ¥ (139.13     
                          

For the year ended March 31, 2010

            

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   ¥ 209,456      3,135,986    ¥ 66.79      $ 2,251    $ 0.72

Effect of dilutive securities

            

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

     —        12        
                                  

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   ¥ 209,456      3,135,998    ¥ 66.79      $ 2,251    $ 0.72
                                  

Certain stock options were not included in the computation of diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share for the year ended March 31, 2008 and 2010 because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price per common share during the period.

Assumed exercise of certain stock options was not included in the computation of diluted net loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share for the year ended March 31, 2009 because it had an antidilutive effect due to the net loss attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation for the period.

In addition to the disclosure requirements under U.S.GAAP, Toyota discloses the information below in order to provide financial statement users with valuable information.

 

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The following table shows Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity per share as of March 31, 2009 and 2010. Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity per share amounts are calculated by dividing Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equities’ amount at the end of each period by the number of shares issued and outstanding, excluding treasury stock at the end of the corresponding period.

 

     Yen
in millions
   Thousands
of shares
   Yen    U.S. dollars
in millions
   U.S. dollars
     Toyota Motor
Corporation
Shareholders’
equity
   Shares issued
and
outstanding
at the end of
the year

(excluding
treasury
stock)
   Toyota Motor
Corporation
Shareholders’
equity
per share
   Toyota Motor
Corporation
Shareholders’
equity
   Toyota Motor
Corporation
Shareholders’
equity
per share

As of March 31, 2009

   ¥ 10,061,207    3,135,882    ¥ 3,208.41      

As of March 31, 2010

     10,359,723    3,135,995      3,303.49    $ 111,347    $ 35.51

26. Fair value measurements:

In accordance with U.S.GAAP, Toyota classifies fair value into three levels of input as follows which are used to measure it.

 

  Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

 

  Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities

 

  Level 3: Unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2009 and 2010:

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2009  
     Level 1    Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Assets

         

Cash equivalents

   ¥ 1,473,407    ¥ 115,339      ¥ —        ¥ 1,588,746   

Marketable securities and other securities investments

     2,273,294      187,236        19,581        2,480,111   

Derivative financial instruments

     —        369,572        17,958        387,530   
                               

Total

   ¥ 3,746,701    ¥ 672,147      ¥ 37,539      ¥ 4,456,387   
                               

Liabilities

         

Derivative financial instruments

   ¥ —      ¥ (427,109   ¥ (23,692   ¥ (450,801
                               

Total

   ¥ —      ¥ (427,109   ¥ (23,692   ¥ (450,801
                               

 

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     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2010  
     Level 1    Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Assets

         

Cash equivalents

   ¥ 677,442    ¥ 69,702      ¥ —        ¥ 747,144   

Time deposits

     —        173,500        —          173,500   

Marketable securities and other securities investments

         

Government bonds

     2,654,829      —          —          2,654,829   

Common stocks

     852,775      —          —          852,775   

Other

     37,296      370,933        13,134        421,363   

Derivative financial instruments

     —        349,556        19,437        368,993   
                               

Total

   ¥ 4,222,342    ¥ 963,691      ¥ 32,571      ¥ 5,218,604   
                               

Liabilities

         

Derivative financial instruments

   ¥ —      ¥ (259,184   ¥ (13,545   ¥ (272,729
                               

Total

   ¥ —      ¥ (259,184   ¥ (13,545   ¥ (272,729
                               
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2010  
     Level 1    Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Assets

         

Cash equivalents

   $ 7,281    $ 749      $ —        $ 8,030   

Time deposits

     —        1,865        —          1,865   

Marketable securities and other securities investments

         

Government bonds

     28,534      —          —          28,534   

Common stocks

     9,166      —          —          9,166   

Other

     401      3,987        141        4,529   

Derivative financial instruments

     —        3,757        209        3,966   
                               

Total

   $ 45,382    $ 10,358      $ 350      $ 56,090   
                               

Liabilities

         

Derivative financial instruments

   $ —      $ (2,786   $ (146   $ (2,932
                               

Total

   $ —      $ (2,786   $ (146   $ (2,932
                               

The following is description of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value, information about the valuation techniques used to measure fair value, key inputs and significant assumptions:

Cash equivalents and time deposits -

Cash equivalents include money market funds and other investments with original maturities of three months or less. Time deposits include negotiable certificate of deposit with original maturities over three months. These are highly liquid investments, and quoted market prices are used to determine the fair value of these investments.

Marketable securities and other securities investments -

Marketable securities and other securities investments include government bonds, common stocks and other investments. As of March 31, 2010, government bonds include 76% of Japanese government bonds, and 24% of

 

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U.S. and European government bonds. As of March 31, 2010, listed stocks on Japanese stock market represent 88% of common stocks. Toyota uses quoted market prices for identical assets to measure fair value of these securities. “Other” includes primarily commercial paper. Generally, Toyota uses quoted market prices for similar assets or quoted non-active market prices for identical assets to measure fair value of these securities. Marketable securities and other securities investments classified as Level 3 primarily included retained interests in securitized financial receivables, which are measured at fair value using assumptions such as interest rate, loss severity and other factors.

Derivative financial instruments -

See note 20 to the consolidated financial statements about derivative financial instruments. Toyota estimates the fair value of derivative financial instruments using industry-standard valuation models that require observable inputs including interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and the contractual terms. The usage of these models does not require significant judgment to be applied. In other certain cases when market data is not available, key inputs to the fair value measurement include quotes from counterparties, and other market data. Toyota assesses the reasonableness of changes of the quotes using observable market data. Toyota’s derivative fair value measurements consider assumptions about counterparty and our own non-performance risk, using such as credit default probabilities.

The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2010:

 

     Yen in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2009  
     Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
    Derivative
financial
instruments
    Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 23,818      ¥ 25,499      ¥ 49,317   

Total gains (losses)

      

Included in earnings

     586        (38,538     (37,952

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1,398     —          (1,398

Purchases, issuances and settlements

     (1,665     7,026        5,361   

Other

     (1,760     279        (1,481
                        

Balance at end of year

   ¥ 19,581      ¥ (5,734   ¥ 13,847   
                        
     Yen in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2010  
     Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
    Derivative
financial
instruments
    Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 19,581      ¥ (5,734   ¥ 13,847   

Total gains (losses)

      

Included in earnings

     (641     25,057        24,416   

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

     (99     —          (99

Purchases, issuances and settlements

     (6,376     (13,582     (19,958

Other

     669        151        820   
                        

Balance at end of year

   ¥ 13,134      ¥ 5,892      ¥ 19,026   
                        

 

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     U.S. dollars in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2010  
     Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
    Derivative
financial
instruments
    Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 211      $ (62   $ 149   

Total gains or (losses)

      

Included in earnings

     (7     269        262   

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1     —          (1

Purchases, issuances and settlements

     (69     (146     (215

Other

     7        2        9   
                        

Balance at end of year

   $ 141      $ 63      $ 204   
                        

In the reconciliation table above, derivative financial instruments are presented net of assets and liabilities. The other amount primarily includes the impact of currency translation adjustments.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. During the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010, Toyota measured certain finance receivables at fair value of ¥25,932 million and ¥13,343 million ($143 million) based on the collateral value, resulting in loss of ¥10,011 million and ¥2,485 million ($27 million). This fair value measurement on a nonrecurring basis was classified as level 3.

During the year ended March 31, 2010, Toyota measured certain investment in affiliated company at fair value of ¥119,821 million ($1,288 million) based on the quoted market price resulting in impairment loss of ¥63,575 million ($683 million). This fair value measurement on a nonrecurring basis was classified as level 1.

 

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ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

Index to Exhibits

 

1.1    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Toyota’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on June 24, 2009 (file no. 001-14948))
1.2    Amended and Restated Regulations of the Board of Directors of the Registrant (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 to Toyota’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 filed with the SEC on June 25, 2008 (file no. 001-14948))
1.3    Amended and Restated Regulations of the Board of Corporate Auditors of the Registrant (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Toyota’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed with the SEC on November 7, 2006 (file no. 333-138469))
2.1    Amended and Restated Share Handling Regulations of the Registrant (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Toyota’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on June 24, 2009 (file no. 001-14948))
2.2    Form of Deposit Agreement among the Registrant, The Bank of New York (predecessor of The Bank of New York Mellon), as depositary, and the owners and beneficial owners from time to time of American Depositary Receipts, including the form of American Depositary Receipt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Toyota’s Registration Statement on Form F-6, filed with the SEC on November 7, 2006 (file no. 333-138477))
2.3    Form of ADR (included in Exhibit 2.2)
8.1    List of Principal Subsidiaries (See “Organizational Structure” in “Item 4. Information on the Company”)
11.1    Code of Ethics of the Registrant applicable to its directors and managing officers, including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11.1 to Toyota’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on June 26, 2006 (file no. 001-14948))
12.1    Certifications of the Registrant’s Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President, Member of the Board pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
13.1    Certifications of the Registrant’s Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President, Member of the Board pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
15.1    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

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SIGNATURES

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

By:

 

/s/    TAKUO SASAKI        

Name:   Takuo Sasaki
Title:   Managing Officer

Date: June 25, 2010