Annual Report
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2011

 

 

 

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, 2011

OR

 

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

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)

Kenichiro Makino

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: 3,135,698,687 Shares of Common Stock (including 85,866,758 Shares of Common Stock in the form of American Depositary Shares) as of March 31, 2011

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  x    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      9   

 4.A

   HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY      9   

 4.B

   BUSINESS OVERVIEW      9   

 4.C

   ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE      50   

 4.D

   PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT      50   

ITEM 4A.

   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS      52   

ITEM 5.

   OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS      52   

 5.A

   OPERATING RESULTS      52   

 5.B

   LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES      87   

 5.C

   RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES      90   

 5.D

   TREND INFORMATION      93   

 5.E

   OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS      93   

 5.F

   TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS      94   

 5.G

   SAFE HARBOR      95   

ITEM 6.

   DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES      95   

 6.A

   DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT      95   

 6.B

   COMPENSATION      100   

 6.C

   BOARD PRACTICES      101   

 6.D

   EMPLOYEES      102   

 6.E

   SHARE OWNERSHIP      102   

ITEM 7.

   MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      104   

 7.A

   MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS      104   

 7.B

   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      104   

 7.C

   INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL      105   

ITEM 8.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION      105   

 8.A

   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION      105   

 8.B

   SIGNIFICANT CHANGES      105   

ITEM 9.

   THE OFFER AND LISTING      106   

 9.A

   LISTING DETAILS      106   

 9.B

   PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION      106   

 9.C

   MARKETS      106   

 9.D

   SELLING SHAREHOLDERS      107   

 9.E

   DILUTION      107   

 9.F

   EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE      107   

ITEM 10.

   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION      107   

 10.A

   SHARE CAPITAL      107   

 10.B

   MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION      107   

 10.C

   MATERIAL CONTRACTS      113   


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 10.D

   EXCHANGE CONTROLS      113   

 10.E

   TAXATION      114   

 10.F

   DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS      120   

 10.G

   STATEMENT BY EXPERTS      120   

 10.H

   DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY      120   

 10.I

   SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION      120   

ITEM 11.

   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK      121   

ITEM 12.

   DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES      122   

 12.A

   DEBT SECURITIES      122   

 12.B

   WARRANTS AND RIGHTS      122   

 12.C

   OTHER SECURITIES      122   

 12.D

   AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES      123   

ITEM 13.

   DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES      124   

ITEM 14.

   MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS      124   

ITEM 15.

   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES      124   

ITEM 16.

   [RESERVED]      125   

ITEM 16A.

   AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT      125   

ITEM 16B.

   CODE OF ETHICS      125   

ITEM 16C.

   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES      125   

ITEM 16D.

   EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES      127   

ITEM 16E.

   PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS      127   

ITEM 16F.

   CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT      128   

ITEM 16G.

   CORPORATE GOVERNANCE      128   

ITEM 17.

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      130   

ITEM 18.

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      130   

ITEM 19.

   EXHIBITS      131   


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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 ¥83.15 = $1.00. This was the approximate exchange rate in Japan on March 31, 2011.

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) various effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 and ensuing events;

(ii) 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;

(iii) 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;

(iv) changes in funding environment in financial markets;

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

(vi) 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;


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

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

(ix) 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;

(x) Toyota’s reliance on various suppliers for the provision of supplies; and

(xi) natural disasters, fuel shortages, interruptions in social infrastructure such as electricity or transportation, 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,  
    2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     2011  
    (in millions, except share and per share data)  

Consolidated Statement of Income Data:

           

Automotive:

           

Revenues

  ¥ 21,928,006      ¥ 24,177,306      ¥ 18,564,723      ¥ 17,197,428      ¥ 17,337,320      $ 208,507   

Operating income (loss)

    2,038,828        2,171,905        (394,876     (86,370     85,973        1,034   

Financial Services:

           

Revenues

    1,300,548        1,498,354        1,377,548        1,245,407        1,192,205        14,338   

Operating income (loss)

    158,495        86,494        (71,947     246,927        358,280        4,309   

All Other:

           

Revenues

    1,323,731        1,346,955        1,184,947        947,615        972,252        11,693   

Operating income (loss)

    39,679        33,080        9,913        (8,860     35,242        424   

Elimination of intersegment:

           

Revenues

    (604,194     (733,375     (597,648     (439,477     (508,089     (6,111

Operating income (loss)

    1,681        (21,104     (4,101     (4,181     (11,216     (135

Total Company:

           

Revenues

    23,948,091        26,289,240        20,529,570        18,950,973        18,993,668        228,427   

Operating income (loss)

    2,238,683        2,270,375        (461,011     147,516        468,279        5,632   

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

    2,382,516        2,437,222        (560,381     291,468        563,290        6,774   

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

    1,644,032        1,717,879        (436,937     209,456        408,183        4,909   

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

           

Basic

    512.09        540.65        (139.13     66.79        130.17        1.57   

Diluted

    511.80        540.44        (139.13     66.79        130.16        1.57   

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

    3,210,423        3,177,445        3,140,417        3,135,986        3,135,881        —     

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

    3,212,235        3,178,662        3,140,417        3,135,998        3,135,915        —     

 

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     Year Ended March 31,  
     2007      2008      2009      2010      2011      2011  
     (in millions, except per share and numbers of vehicles sold data)  

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (end of period):

                 

Total Assets:

   ¥ 32,574,779       ¥ 32,458,320       ¥ 29,062,037       ¥ 30,349,287       ¥ 29,818,166       $ 358,607   

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

     5,865,507         6,228,152         6,317,184         5,497,997         5,951,836         71,579   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     6,263,585         5,981,931         6,301,469         7,015,409         6,449,220         77,561   

Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

     11,836,092         11,869,527         10,061,207         10,359,723         10,332,371         124,262   

Common stock

     397,050         397,050         397,050         397,050         397,050         4,775   

Other Data:

                 

Dividends per share

   ¥ 120.0       ¥ 140.0       ¥ 100.0       ¥ 45.0       ¥ 50.0       $ 0.60   

Number of vehicles sold

                 

Japan

     2,273,152         2,188,389         1,944,823         2,162,418         1,913,117         —     

North America

     2,942,661         2,958,314         2,212,254         2,097,374         2,031,249         —     

Europe

     1,223,628         1,283,793         1,061,954         858,390         795,534         —     

Asia

     789,637         956,509         904,892         979,651         1,255,016         —     

Other*

     1,295,581         1,526,934         1,443,433         1,139,329         1,313,123         —     
                                               

Worldwide total

     8,524,659         8,913,939         7,567,356         7,237,162         7,308,039         —     
                                               

 

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

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 dividends 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 in Toyota’s articles of incorporation or as determined by its board of directors from time to time. 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, 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   

September 30, 2010

     20.0         0.24   

March 31, 2011

     30.0         0.36   

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 stable dividends while giving due consideration to factors such as business results for each term, investment plans and its cash reserves. In order to successfully compete in this highly competitive industry, Toyota plans to utilize its internal funds for the early commercialization of next-generation environment and safety technologies, giving priority to customer safety and reliability. Considering these factors, an annual dividend of 50 yen per share was paid for fiscal 2011, consisting of a year-end dividend of 30 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 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 2011 was 736.98 million shares at a total cost of ¥2,868.8 billion. The following table shows the approximate number of shares repurchased and the approximate cost of repurchase of those shares for each of the periods indicated:

 

     Year Ended March 31,  
     2007      2008      2009      2010      2011  

Number of shares repurchased

     45 million         49 million         15 million         0         0   

Amount paid

   ¥   300 billion       ¥   317 billion       ¥ 73 billion         0         0   

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

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 ¥83.15 = $1.00. This was the approximate exchange rate in Japan on March 31, 2011.

 

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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 2011, the noon buying rate was ¥81.29 = $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)                

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

     82.76         85.00         94.68         78.74   

2012 (through May 31, 2011)

     81.29         81.30         85.26         80.12   

 

Month Ended

   High      Low  
     (¥ per $1.00)  

December 31, 2010

     84.23         81.67   

January 31, 2011

     83.36         81.56   

February 28, 2011

     83.79         81.48   

March 31, 2011

     82.98         78.74   

April 30, 2011

     85.26         81.31   

May 31, 2011

     82.12         80.12   

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

Risks relating to the Great East Japan Earthquake

Toyota may be adversely affected by the continuing effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake and ensuing events.

The Japanese economy as a whole suffered significant damage as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 and the ensuing tsunami and accidents at nuclear power plants in Fukushima Prefecture (collectively, the “Great East Japan Earthquake”).

 

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After the earthquake’s occurrence on March 11, 2011, Toyota temporarily suspended operations at all of its domestic factories due to damage to social infrastructure including energy supply, transportation systems, gas, water and communication systems caused by the earthquake, shortages of parts from suppliers, and damage sustained by some subsidiaries of Toyota in regions adjacent to the disaster zone. On March 18, 2011, Toyota began resuming production in stages. As of April 18, 2011, Toyota had resumed operations at all domestic factories. As of the date of this annual report, production levels at both domestic and overseas factories vary by region and vehicle type and, primarily due to shortages of supplies from external suppliers, production is not yet normalized at some factories. Toyota anticipates that its factories will reach normal operational capacity between November and December 2011, but there is no assurance that production will normalize by that time. Also, in May 2011, operations at the nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture that supplied a portion of the electricity to the area where Toyota’s global headquarters and main plants are located were suspended in light of the damage sustained by the Fukushima nuclear power plant. There is concern regarding potential shortages of electricity during the demanding summer months, and such a shortage could negatively impact Toyota’s production. The Great East Japan Earthquake has negatively impacted Toyota’s operations and the duration and magnitude of the impact ensuing from it remain unclear. Depending on developments, the impact on Toyota’s results of operations and financial condition may be significant.

The Japanese economy has been negatively impacted by damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, costs associated to rebuild the affected areas and interrupted infrastructure, including energy shortages. The duration and magnitude of the total impact on the Japanese economy are unclear. In addition, the nuclear power plants in Fukushima Prefecture are not yet fully under control and the resolution of the situation at these plants, including timing, remains unclear. Continuing radiation leakage and further aggravation of the nuclear power plants are possible. These various issues in connection with the Great East Japan Earthquake may cause significant and unforeseeable adverse effects on the Japanese economy, Toyota’s operations, and demand for Toyota’s products.

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. Although the global economy is gradually recovering, competition in the automotive industry has further intensified amidst difficult overall market conditions. In addition, competition is likely to further intensify in light of further continuing globalization in the worldwide automotive industry, possibly resulting in further industry reorganization. Factors affecting competition include product quality and features, safety, reliability, fuel economy, the amount of time required for innovation and development, pricing, 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 to maintain 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, although government efforts to stimulate demand in Japan, North America and Europe, which are Toyota’s main markets, resulted in a trend towards economic recovery, 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

 

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continuing, and it is unclear how this situation will 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 by introducing 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 demand is more fundamental to Toyota’s success than ever, as the automotive market is rapidly transforming in light of the changing global economy. There is no assurance, however, that Toyota will adequately and appropriately respond to changing customer preferences and demand with respect to quality, safety, reliability, styling and other features in a timely manner. Even if Toyota succeeds in perceiving customer preferences and demand, 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 demand 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 demand. 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.

Toyota relies on suppliers for the provision of certain supplies including parts, components and raw materials.

Toyota purchases supplies including parts, components and raw materials from a number of external suppliers located around the world. For some supplies, Toyota relies on a single supplier or a limited number of suppliers, whose replacement with another supplier may be difficult. Inability to obtain supplies from a single or limited source supplier may result in difficulty obtaining supplies and may restrict Toyota’s ability to produce

 

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vehicles. Furthermore, even if Toyota were to rely on a large number of suppliers, first-tier suppliers with whom Toyota directly transacts may in turn rely on a single second-tier supplier or limited second-tier suppliers. Toyota’s ability to continue to obtain supplies from its suppliers in a timely and cost-effective manner is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not within Toyota’s control. These factors include the ability of Toyota’s suppliers to provide a continued source of supply, and Toyota’s ability to effectively compete and obtain competitive prices from suppliers. A loss of any single or limited source supplier or inability to obtain supplies from suppliers in a timely and cost-effective manner could lead to increased costs or delays or suspensions in Toyota’s production and deliveries, which could have an adverse effect on Toyota’s financial conditions and results of operations.

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. 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.

 

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

Should the world economy suddenly deteriorate, a number of financial institutions and investors will face difficulties in providing capital to the financial markets at levels corresponding to their own financial capacity, and, 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.

Political, Regulatory, Legal and Other 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.

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 natural calamities, political and economic instability, fuel shortages or interruptions in social infrastructure, wars, terrorism and labor strikes.

Toyota is subject to various risks associated with conducting business worldwide. These risks include natural calamities; political and economic instability; fuel shortages; interruption in social infrastructure including energy supply, transportation systems, gas, water, or communication systems resulting from natural hazards or technological hazards; wars; terrorism; labor strikes and work stoppages. Should the major markets in which Toyota purchases materials, parts and components and supplies for the manufacture of Toyota products or in which Toyota’s products are produced, distributed or sold be affected by any of these events, it may result in disruptions and delays in the operations of Toyota’s business. Should significant or prolonged disruptions or delays related to Toyota’s business operations occur, it may adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

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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, 2011, Toyota operated through 511 consolidated subsidiaries and 217 affiliated companies, of which 56 companies were accounted for through the equity method.

See “— Business Overview — Capital Expenditures and Divestitures” for a description of Toyota’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2011 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 finance and other industries. Toyota sold 7,308 thousand vehicles in fiscal 2011 on a consolidated basis. Toyota had net revenues of ¥18,993.6 billion and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation of ¥408.1 billion in fiscal 2011.

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,  
     2009      2010      2011  

Automotive

   ¥ 18,550,501       ¥ 17,187,308       ¥ 17,322,753   

Financial Services

     1,355,850         1,226,244         1,173,168   

All Other

     623,219         537,421         497,767   

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).

 

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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,  
     2009      2010      2011  

Japan

   ¥ 7,471,916       ¥ 7,314,813       ¥ 6,966,929   

North America

     6,097,676         5,583,228         5,327,809   

Europe

     2,889,753         2,082,671         1,920,416   

Asia

     2,450,412         2,431,648         3,138,112   

Other*

     1,619,813         1,538,613         1,640,422   

 

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

During fiscal 2011, 26.2% of Toyota’s automobile unit sales on a consolidated basis were in Japan, 27.8% were in North America, 10.9% were in Europe and 17.2% were in Asia. The remaining 17.9% of consolidated unit sales were in other markets.

The Japanese economy as a whole suffered significant damage as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011, including the ensuing tsunami and nuclear incident in Fukushima Prefecture.

After the earthquake’s occurrence on March 11, 2011, Toyota temporarily suspended operations at all of its domestic factories due to damage to social infrastructure including energy supply, transportation systems, gas, water and communication systems caused by the earthquake, shortages of parts from suppliers, and damage sustained by some subsidiaries of Toyota in regions adjacent to the disaster zone. On March 18, 2011, Toyota began resuming production in stages. As of April 18, 2011, Toyota had resumed operations at all domestic factories. As of the date of this annual report, production levels at both domestic and overseas factories vary by region and vehicle type and, primarily due to shortages of supplies from external suppliers, production is not yet normalized at some factories. Toyota anticipates that factories will reach normal operational capacity between November and December 2011. Also, in May 2011, operations at the nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture that supplied a portion of the electricity to the area where Toyota’s global headquarters and main plants are located were suspended in light of the damage sustained by the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Amidst mounting concerns regarding shortages of electricity during the demanding summer months, Toyota is cooperating with the Japanese government and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and is working to minimize the negative impact of electricity shortages on production and company activities by leveling out consumption by shifting its operating days and conserving electricity between July and September 2011.

Toyota is exerting every effort to realize full normalization of production as soon as possible, and to minimize the negative impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on profits.

In addition, with regard to the series of product quality related issues that began in early 2010, in March 2010, Toyota established a Special Committee for Global Quality to thoroughly investigate the cause of the product quality issues and review all of Toyota’s processes, including design, production, sales, service, and human resource development. Toyota believes it is making steady and solid improvements in these regards.

Building on the work of the Special Committee for Global Quality, each region is implementing comprehensive improvements to the company’s operations and strengthening the company’s quality improvement activities.

Further, in order to obtain objective third-party evaluation, in July 2010, Toyota obtained a report concerning Toyota’s quality-assurance review-and-improvement measures from the Union of Japanese Scientists

 

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and Engineers and external experts recommended by the union. This report evaluated the preventative measures undertaken by Toyota in response to the series of product quality related issues it experienced beginning in early 2010, such as strengthening analysis of customer information and human resource development, and indicated places where these measures should be deepened in order to bring about further improvement. Toyota has received the evaluation with humility, and is making efforts toward further improvements.

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. For further details concerning recalls and other safety measures, see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Results of Operations — Fiscal 2011 Compared with Fiscal 2010 — Operating Costs and Expenses”.

The Worldwide Automotive Market

Toyota estimates that annual worldwide vehicle sales totaled approximately 75 million units in 2010.

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.

The global economy in fiscal 2011 recovered gradually, with strong growth in investment and consumption principally in developing Asian economies despite slow recovery in developed countries due to the deceleration of government policies. The automotive industry also followed the trend of the global economy, with markets expanding in emerging countries such as China and India. The automotive market in the United States gradually recovered, and the markets in Japan and Europe, which were supported by government stimulus measures, also saw signs of recovery. The markets expanded overall, principally in developing economies.

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 technological development and development of new products become more frequent with a heightened global awareness of the environment.

In 2010, Europe, China, North America, Asia, Central and South America, 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 25% for Europe, 24% for China, 19% for North America (18% excluding Mexico and Puerto Rico), 10% for Asia, 7% for Central and South America, and 7% for Japan. In Europe, new vehicle sales remained at the same level as the previous year at approximately 19.0 million units. In China, new vehicle sales increased significantly to approximately 18.3 million units. In North America, new vehicle sales increased to approximately 14.4 million units. In Asia (including India but excluding Japan and China), new vehicle unit sales increased to approximately 7.6 million units. In Central and South America, new vehicle sales increased from the previous year to approximately 5.4 million units. In Japan, total new vehicle unit sales (including mini-vehicles) increased to approximately 5.0 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

 

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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 efficiency 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 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 Global Vision

In March 2011, Toyota unveiled its “Toyota Global Vision” corporate outline for the future, which serves not only to give direction to Toyota employees around the world, but also to convey such direction to customers and to the public at large. Toyota will work to achieve sustained growth through the realization of the following ideals which are parts of the Vision:

“The safest and most responsible ways of moving people”

 

   

Safety is Toyota’s highest priority, and Toyota will continue to provide world-class safety.

 

   

Toyota will also continue to contribute to environmental quality and to human happiness by using leading environmental technology and by deploying that technology in a growing line of vehicle models. At the same time, Toyota will work through the provision of products, sales and services that exceed customer expectation to offer a rewarding experience for customers.

“Enriching lives around the world”

 

   

Toyota has been consistently true to its founding spirit of serving society through conscientious manufacturing, and it will continue working in that spirit to contribute to enhance the quality of life wherever it has operations.

 

   

Toyota will strive to continue contributing to economic vitality wherever it has operations by generating stable employment and by participating in mutually beneficial business relationships with dealers and suppliers. It will also strive to continue to actively engage in initiatives for human resources development and the promotion of cultural activities of its host communities.

 

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“Lead the way to the future of mobility”

 

   

Toyota will lead the industry in technological development that will spawn next-generation mobility. For example, it will explore possibilities in personal mobility and in the convergence of information technology for automobiles and “smart grids” for optimizing energy generation and consumption. Toyota will strive to offer products and services that match the needs in each market.

 

   

Toyota will strive to advance environmental technology and develop low-carbon technologies and technologies for maximizing safety through interaction with the transport infrastructure to lay a foundation for sustainable and amenable future mobility.

“Our commitment to quality, constant innovation”

 

   

Toyota is committed to providing quality vehicles that are highly reliable and driven with a sense of safety and reliability.

 

   

Toyota will constantly reinvent itself and continue to engage in cutting-edge technology development. Toyota will work towards offering vehicles around the world that address the needs of today and of tomorrow at affordable prices.

“Continued awareness for the Earth and environment”

 

   

Toyota will continue to work towards minimizing environmental impact in its manufacturing and other operations, and products.

 

   

With an emphasis on environmental awareness, Toyota will in its operations work towards energy conservation, reduction in carbon dioxide emission, efficient use of resources such as recycling, and human resource development and production methods that allow for coexistence with nature.

“Exceed expectations and be rewarded with a smile”

 

   

Everyone at Toyota will continuously maintain a sense of gratitude to customers and will strive to earn smiles with products and services that are stimulating and inspiring and exceed customer expectation.

“There is always a better way”

 

   

All Toyota employees will share the recognition that there is always a better way and share a commitment to continuous improvement, which are fundamental to The Toyota Way.

“Meet challenging goals by engaging the talent and passion of people”

 

   

Toyota will nurture a corporate culture where teamwork and individual creativity thrive and where people will approach their work with pride and passion.

 

   

Toyota will honor the spirit of diversity in recruiting, training and promoting capable individuals around the world. Human resources development at Toyota will continue to promote the transfer of the company’s monozukuri spirit of conscientious manufacturing and related skills and know-how from one generation to the next.

With respect to the future business environment, it is expected that the economies of emerging countries, principally China and India, will continue to expand and the economies of developed countries, such as Europe and the United States, will continue to slowly recover. However, attention must be paid to risks such as an increase in crude oil prices and high unemployment rates continuing in Europe and the United States. The Japanese economy is expected to recover against the background of the improvement of the overseas economy and the various effects of government policies among other factors, but recovery is expected to be weak in the near future due to the serious effects of the substantial damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

 

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Several of Toyota’s production bases, sales companies and suppliers are located in the affected areas and suffered extensive damage. Toyota as a group will exert every effort to realize a recovery as quickly as possible.

From a medium- to long-term viewpoint, while the automobile market is expected to expand centering around developing economies, competition among small and low-cost vehicles will gain momentum, and fierce global competition is also expected with respect to environmentally-friendly vehicles.

Even in this harsh business environment, the Toyota Group as a whole will make an even greater effort to address the following in order to realize two of Toyota’s enduring wishes: “to be a company customers choose” and “to bring smiles to every customer who chooses Toyota”:

First, in product development, Toyota intends to make substantial improvements in design and perceived quality and to establish systems by which products launched in a certain region will be developed based on the customer needs of that region. For environmentally-friendly vehicles (“eco-cars”), Toyota will make all-around efforts to expand its product line-up of hybrid vehicles and develop next-generation eco-cars such as plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, along with the high-efficiency gasoline engine.

Second, as for “emerging markets” with strong promise for future growth, Toyota intends to reinforce core models for local production such as IMV and newly developed compact vehicles, while launching more hybrid vehicles. Through these efforts, Toyota will build a well-balanced business structure that impartially allocates resources to both developed countries and emerging countries.

(*) IMV is an abbreviation for Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle, which refers to sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), pickup trucks, and other multi-purpose vehicles that are produced overseas for markets worldwide.

Third, to quickly reflect feedback from customers around the world in Toyota’s research and development, production and sales operations, Toyota will build a structure where decisions can be made regionally, in areas closest to the customers.

Fourth, Toyota will further reinforce three basic functions: quality improvement, cost reduction, and human resource development.

Based on these efforts, Toyota will enrich the lives of its communities through manufacturing good automobiles that are accepted by customers and society. This will encourage more customers to purchase Toyota cars and thereby lead to the establishment of a stable business base. By perpetuating this good cycle, Toyota will aim to realize sustainable growth and enhance corporate value. Toyota will fulfill its social responsibilities by carrying out its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Automotive Operations

Toyota’s revenues from its automotive operations were ¥17.3 trillion in fiscal 2011, ¥17.2 trillion in fiscal 2010 and ¥18.6 trillion in fiscal 2009.

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.

 

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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 2011, the total number of Toyota’s hybrid vehicles sold was just less than 3.052 million units.

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 2.265 million units have been sold (as of the end of March 2011) 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. 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. In January 2011, the Lexus hybrid vehicle CT200h was also introduced. Further, Toyota introduced the Prius a (Prius Alpha) wagon in May 2011 and is planning further ways to enhance the Prius series lineup. 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.

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, as well as the remodeled Passo in February 2010, Ractis in November 2010, and Vitz in December 2010. In India, Toyota introduced the Etios in October 2010.

Mini-Vehicles

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displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Daihatsu sold approximately 531 thousand mini-vehicles and 167 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2011. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 60% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2011. From fall 2011, Toyota plans to sell some mini-vehicles manufactured by Daihatsu under the Toyota brand.

Mid-Size

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for thirteen of the past fourteen calendar years (from 1997 to present) and also for the last nine consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in January 2006. Camry sales in the United States for 2010 were approximately 327 thousand units. 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, Japan and other regions, 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 eleventh consecutive year by selling approximately 229 thousand units in 2010. Lexus passenger car models include the LS, the GS, the ES, the HS, the IS, the CT, and the LFA. Lexus models also include the LX, the GX, and the RX sold as luxury sport-utility vehicles in the United States. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of May 31, 2011, the Lexus brand lineup in Japan includes the LS, the GS, the HS, the IS, the CT, the RX, and the LFA. 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 the United States Toyota sells the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted at young drivers. In December 2010, Toyota introduced the LFA model under the Lexus brand as the high-performance sports 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 LX, the GX, and the RX. Toyota also manufactures the RX and RAV4 models in 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 in January 2009, and the FJ Cruiser in December 2010.

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.

 

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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’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 2011 and thereafter include the FJ Cruiser, Lexus LFA, CT200h, and the Prius a (Prius Alpha). Remodeled cars in Japan during fiscal 2011 and thereafter include the Ractis and the Vitz. New vehicles developed during fiscal 2011 and thereafter and introduced outside of Japan include the Lexus LFA and the CT200h introduced in the United States, and the Auris HV, Lexus LFA, and the CT200h introduced in Europe. Remodeled cars outside of Japan during fiscal 2011 and thereafter include the Scion tC in the United States, and the Verso-S and Yaris HB in Europe.

In addition, 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, 2011, the Hilux, Fortuner and Innova, one or all of which are available in all regions except for Japan and North America.

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,  
    2007     2008     2009     2010     2011  
    Units     %     Units     %     Units     %     Units     %     Units     %  

Market

                   

Japan

    2,273,152        26.7     2,188,389        24.6     1,944,823        25.7     2,162,418        29.9     1,913,117        26.2

North America

    2,942,661        34.5        2,958,314        33.2        2,212,254        29.2        2,097,374        29.0        2,031,249        27.8   

Europe

    1,223,628        14.3        1,283,793        14.4        1,061,954        14.0        858,390        11.9        795,534        10.9   

Asia

    789,637        9.3        956,509        10.7        904,892        12.0        979,651        13.5        1,255,016        17.2   

Other*

    1,295,581        15.2        1,526,934        17.1        1,443,433        19.1        1,139,329        15.7        1,313,123        17.9   
                                                                               

Total

    8,524,659        100.0     8,913,939        100.0     7,567,356        100.0     7,237,162        100.0     7,308,039        100.0
                                                                               

 

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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,  
     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011  

Japan:

          

Total market sales (excluding mini-vehicles)

     3,590        3,428        2,894        3,184        2,975   

Toyota sales (retail basis, excluding mini-vehicles)

     1,643        1,564        1,331        1,535        1,407   

Toyota market share

     45.8     45.6     46.0     48.2     47.3
     (Thousands of Units)  
     Calendar Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2007     2008     2009     2010  

North America:

          

Total market sales

     19,979        19,360        16,294        12,705        14,058   

Toyota sales (retail basis)

     2,840        2,923        2,537        2,053        2,008   

Toyota market share

     14.2     15.1     15.6     16.2     14.3

Europe:

          

Total market sales

     21,799        23,100        21,212        18,314        18,368   

Toyota sales (retail basis)

     1,144        1,261        1,141        905        808   

Toyota market share

     5.2     5.5     5.3     4.9     4.4

Asia:

          

Total market sales

     5,107        5,463        5,540        5,933        7,568   

Toyota sales (retail basis)

     750        779        809        779        1,039   

Toyota market share

     14.7     14.3     14.6     13.1     13.7

Japan

Japan is one of the leading countries with respect to technological advancements and improvements and will continue to demonstrate such strength. Toyota strives to earn customer satisfaction by introducing products distinctive of Japan’s manufacturing ability such as value-added products including Lexus models, hybrid vehicles, vehicles with 3-seat rows and mini-vehicles. In fiscal 2011, the Japanese economy recovered gradually as a result of government-enacted economic stimulus measures and an increase in exports to emerging economies, but the economy remains in harsh conditions due to the high unemployment rate and the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Toyota’s consolidated net sales in the Japanese market in fiscal 2011 was 1,913 thousand units, a 250 thousand unit decrease in comparison with the previous year. 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 46.0% in fiscal 2009, 48.2% in 2010, and 47.3% in 2011. Amid a low level of domestic economic activity and intense domestic competition, Toyota maintained its high market share in fiscal 2011 through continuing success of the Prius, which maintained its position as the top seller for the last 20 months since its introduction in May 2009, actively launching vehicles such as those that were eligible for subsidies until mid-2010 and others that are still eligible for tax breaks under government policies promoting eco-cars, and supporting sales of Toyota’s existing models.

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production, production of global vehicle models which straddle multiple regions, and supporting overseas factories. In Japan, Toyota is implementing flexible production based on market needs, in order to support its large share of domestic sales.

In January 2011, Central Motor Co., Ltd., Toyota’s subsidiary, began production at its Tohoku plant, implementing innovative production technology that realizes cost reductions. The Tohoku plant produces compact vehicles such as the Yaris sedan and the Corolla Axio and serves as one of Toyota’s three domestic production bases, which are Tokai, Kyushu, and Tohoku.

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.

In Japan, there are 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 August 2005, Toyota launched the Lexus brand in Japan and achieved a record top market share of 23.7% in the luxury market in 2010. 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, one of Toyota’s most significant markets and an economy that has struggled since the financial crisis, Toyota has restructured its production system and improved its product lineup. In addition, Toyota is actively working to promote increased local independence of operations in North America, in accordance with the Toyota Global Vision, announced in 2011.

The North American market is an important market representing approximately 29% of Toyota’s total global unit sales on a consolidated basis in fiscal 2011. Sales of models such as the Lexus RX, which was fully remodeled in February 2009, the new Prius model introduced in May 2009, and the Sienna, which was fully remodeled at the beginning of 2010 provide foundational support for Toyota’s total sales. Toyota hopes to increase its share with a Lexus-brand compact hybrid vehicle, the CT200h, which Toyota introduced at the beginning of 2011. In 2010, Toyota brand vehicles accounted for approximately 87%, and Lexus brand for approximately 13%, 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 with sales of the HS model, as well as the CT200h in 2011, under the Lexus brand.

 

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Since announcing the LS and ES models under the premium brand model Lexus in the United States in 1989, Toyota has expanded its Lexus sales with models including the GS and IS. In 2010, Lexus sales exceeded 229 thousand units and Lexus became the most purchased luxury brand vehicle for the past eleven consecutive years.

Toyota is continuing to revise its production system in North America in order to flexibly respond to the substantially contracting sales market caused by 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 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 for the Tacoma and Corolla 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 of the Tacoma began in July 2010. 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, but Toyota plans to begin production of the Corolla at its Mississippi plant as of fall 2011 instead of importing from Japan.

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 2,031 thousand units in fiscal 2011. The United States is the largest portion of the North American market for Toyota, representing 87.8% of its total retail unit sales in the region. Toyota’s retail unit sales in North America in 2010 were at 88.2% as compared to the previous year. However, the scrap incentive program introduced in July 2009 boosted sales of new vehicles, and the fully remodeled Lexus RX and the new Prius which were introduced in 2009, and the fully remodeled Sienna which was introduced in 2010, contributed to overall sales. Consequently, Toyota’s market share in the United States in 2010 was a record 14.3%. Competition is intense in North America, particularly in the United States. Toyota’s principal competitors in North America are General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Honda and Nissan. In recent years, Hyundai has shown remarkable growth.

Europe

In fiscal 2011, strong sales in Eastern Europe covered for Western Europe, where sales declined upon the conclusion of government stimulus measures, and results in the European market were generally in line with the previous year. In Western Europe, the conclusion of scrap incentive programs in Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain caused a decrease in the market and sales from the previous year. Although there was a decline primarily in small vehicle sales, the Auris HV, sales of which commenced in mid 2010, achieved strong sales, and sales of the RAV4 and LC Prado exceeded the previous year, receiving a boost from growth momentum in the SUV market. Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe, due to economic recovery primarily in Russia, the market exceeded the previous year, and sales, primarily those of SUVs and of Lexus, exceeded those of the previous fiscal year.

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. 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. Toyota began operation of a factory in 2007 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Russia, as a foothold in the Russian market, where future growth is expected. Further, Toyota plans to commence contract assembly of SUVs by Sollers in Vladivostok in 2012.

 

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Consolidated European sales of Toyota vehicles in fiscal 2011 was 796 thousand units, down 7.3% from fiscal 2010. In 2010, Toyota had a market share in Europe of 4.4%, down 0.5% as compared to the previous year, and achieved annual retail unit sales of approximately 808 thousand units. While the number of units sold in Russia and Turkey in Eastern Europe exceeded the previous year, sales in Germany and other countries where economic stimulus packages came to an end, decreased as compared to the previous year, resulting in an overall decrease in sales in the European market. Toyota will aim to improve its operations in Europe through product strategies, including introduction of new vehicle models. 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

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 2011 increased compared to fiscal 2010. 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.

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 commenced production and sales of the Etios compact model designed specifically for the Indian market in December 2010.

Consolidated Asian sales of Toyota vehicles in fiscal 2011 was 1,255 thousand units, up 28.1% from fiscal 2010. In 2010, Toyota had a market share in Asia of 13.7% and achieved annual retail unit sales of approximately 1,039 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.

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 eight car models in China, including the Land Cruiser Prado, Land

 

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Cruiser, Corolla, Crown, REIZ, Coaster and RAV4. 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, which has 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.

In China, vehicle sales increased 34% from 13.7 million in 2009 to 18.3 million in 2010, and the market has expanded from 2009 due to strong economic growth. In this market, Toyota’s sales in 2010 were 850 thousand vehicles. In the locally produced passenger vehicle market (total of approximately 11.7 million units), Toyota’s sales were 760 thousand units, for a market share of 7%. In the 2010 market, due to the continuation from 2009 of the government’s policies promoting low-emission vehicles, favorable conditions in the less-than-1.6 liter market continued, and the SUV market expanded as a result of value diversification. Toyota increased the number of the new REIZ (September 2010), the Corolla and the Corolla EX, which are Toyota’s main models under 1.6 liters, and the RAV4 and Highlander SUV models, which resulted in record high sales. 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 primarily 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 2011 in South and Central America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East (collectively, the “Four Regions”) was 1,313 thousand units, an increase of 15.3% from fiscal 2010, receiving boosts from strong IMV sales on the backdrop of positive market conditions. 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. Further, in order to expand business in Brazil, Toyota constructed a new factory in Sorocaba with an annual production capacity of 70,000 units, and plans to begin production and sales of the compact vehicles introduced to the Indian market at the end of 2012. In addition, in order to increase production of IMV models, Toyota plans to expand the annual production capacity of its Argentina factory from 70,000 units to 90,000 units during the second half of 2011.

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.

Toyota’s principal markets in the Four Regions are Brazil in South and Central America, Australia in Oceania, South Africa in Africa and Saudi Arabia and Oman in the Middle East.

Production

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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. 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 2010, approximately 73% of Toyota automobiles sold in overseas markets were manufactured in overseas plants by Toyota and its unconsolidated affiliates. In 2010, approximately 73% of Toyota vehicles sold in North America were produced in North America. Of the vehicles sold in Europe in 2010, approximately 59% were produced in Europe. In fiscal 2011, Toyota produced on a consolidated basis approximately 3,721 thousand vehicles in Japan and approximately 3,448 thousand vehicles overseas, compared to approximately 3,956 thousand vehicles in Japan and approximately 2,853 thousand vehicles overseas in fiscal 2010.

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,  
     2007      2008      2009      2010      2011  

Units Produced

     8,180,951         8,547,200         7,051,032         6,809,440         7,169,721   

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.

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later stages in the production process, and making product quality a matter of production process. To achieve this, Toyota’s equipment is designed to detect and highlight 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 in high-mix low-volume production. 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 as well.

In addition, 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 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 simple, easy-to-understand and efficient training systems for the development of explicit knowledge. 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 29,000 people in eight 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, 2011, this network consisted of 283 dealers employing approximately 35,000 sales personnel and operating approximately 4,800 sales and service outlets. Toyota owns 15 of these dealers and the remainder are 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.

 

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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, 2011.

 

     Dealers       

Channel

   Toyota
Owned
     Independent      Total     

Market Focus

Toyota

     4         45             49       Luxury channel for Toyota brand vehicles

Toyopet

     4         48             52       Leading channel for the medium market

Corolla

     4         70             74       Volume retail channel centering on compact models

Netz

     3         105             108       Sales channel targeting customers with new values for the 21st century

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 2011 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   

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 increase the efficiency of development,

 

   

creating a production structure that can better 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 efficiency 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,

 

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

 

   

increasing the focus on global purchasing opportunities, standardization and modularization to optimize purchasing from suppliers,

 

   

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 efficiency 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 manufacturing cost per vehicle.

Enhancing Vehicle Functionality and Intelligent Transport Systems

Toyota is striving to enhance 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.

Enhancing Vehicle Functionality — Information service functions.

To Toyota, enhancing 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 systems are equipped 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 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. It immediately contacts police and fire departments through the HELPNET Operation Center. This system is integrated into G-BOOK and G-Link to improve the quality of services. HELPNET shortens the time taken to report following an emergency situation, 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 vehicles and related services as well as online shopping capabilities. Currently, in addition to information on Toyota vehicles, Gazoo provides information on automobile companies, while providing information through an enhanced blog on an automobile portal site where customers can experience the enjoyment that cars offer. Furthermore, Toyota is using new content such as GAZOO Racing and GAZOO Mura to further add to its content line-up. In October 2008, Toyota introduced the new Internet-based service GAZOO METAPOLIS, which is Toyota’s own virtual city using 3-D images, 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 automobile 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 a theft detection system, vehicle tracking service, operator support service as standard to enhance services aiming to provide safety, security and comfort for G-BOOK and G-Link users in their lifestyle using vehicles. 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 linkage between 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 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 its unique telematics services in the United States was launched in August 2009. In addition, Toyota began offering the new G-BOOK software for smartphones starting from December 2010.

In addition, in March 2004, Toyota launched its 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 new and used cars and services. Toyota is currently promoting e-CRB in countries such as China, Thailand, Australia and India where steady progress has been made as the service-in ratio has increased.

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

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Smart Center (TSC) that optimally controls electricity and links EVs (electric vehicles) and PHVs (plug-in hybrid vehicles) with homes, and commenced in Rokkasho Village in Aomori, a demonstration project aimed to reduce overall CO2 emissions and users’ electricity costs. Element technology developed through this demonstration project will be incorporated in other smart-grid demonstration projects in which Toyota will be involved and also in electricity management that will enable the widespread use of next-generation eco-cars. In addition, in order to develop a global platform of the Toyota Smart Center, Toyota announced a partnership with Microsoft Corp. in April 2011 and a partnership with Salesforce.com in May 2011. Toyota is implementing cooperative efforts to work with the new information technology and industry to establish a framework for Toyota Smart Center’s global implementation and to realize a mobility society in the future.

Enhancing Vehicle Functionality — Driving Assistance Functions.

Toyota’s driving assistance functions offer functions that assist drivers with an aim to lessen the burden of driving, enhance safety and provide pleasure of driving to everyone. Toyota is proceeding with enhancements to commercialize various functions that assist the driver in sensing external information, avoiding danger and making appropriate maneuvers. 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, steering mechanisms and brakes. By stabilizing the vehicle before the driver loses control of the vehicle, 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 possibilities of a crash with obstacles or the car in front through a millimeter-wave radar sensor that can precisely detect objects even in bad weather conditions. If collision seems to be unavoidable, it proceeds to activate safety devices at an early stage to reduce any damage. Toyota is also developing an advanced system that recognizes unavoidable collisions 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.

 

   

Radar Cruise Control (with all-speed tracking function) allows the vehicle to keep a constant distance between itself and the preceding vehicle within a speed range 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 white or yellow lane markers while driving on a highway. The system assists the driver’s operation of the steering wheel in order to help keep the vehicle traveling between the lane markers by controlling electric power steering, and also warns the driver if it detects possible deviation. This system does not automatically control the steering to maintain travel between lane markers, but requires the driver to steer.

 

   

“Intelligent Parking Assist” is the world’s first parking assistance system that enables the vehicle to be automatically steered by electric steering when backing into a parking spot or when parallel-parking. The driver presets the parking position on the display monitor. The system allows the driver to set the parking position more easily, reducing driver manuevering by 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 headlight range 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.

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order to ensure smooth and efficient movement of people and vehicles and to build a safe transportation environment. 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 (Vehicle Information and Communication System) and the ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System), which are already standard in Japan, as well as the “Vehicle-Infrastructure Cooperative Systems that Support Safety Driving” that has begun to be partially implemented. The following are examples of transport systems enhancements.

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

   

In spring of 2011, the National Police Agency has started operation of a driving safety support system (DSSS), which is under preparation for launch in summer of 2011. In addition to traffic safety functions such as activating warnings of red traffic lights, the system is also planned to serve the function of contributing to environmentally-friendly driving by improving traffic flow.

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 greater acceptance each year.

Financial Services

Toyota’s financial services include loan programs 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 (“TFSC”), 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.

Toyota’s revenues from its financial services operations were ¥1,192 billion in fiscal 2011, ¥1,245 billion in fiscal 2010 and ¥1,378 billion in fiscal 2009. In fiscal 2010, with a more widespread recovery in Asia and other emerging countries, the economy has stabilized and the financial services operations were steady overall. Toyota’s financial services operations remained strong in fiscal 2011 due to continued growth in demand and increased export activity in emerging markets in Asia and elsewhere, as well as the effects of economic stimulus measures in countries throughout the world. Toyota also maintained a high level of financing share at 33.4% in fiscal 2011. 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 a rising unemployment rate contributed to 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 fiscal 2011, the percentage of credit losses improved by 0.31% from fiscal 2010 to 0.41%, as Toyota strengthened its collection management system and performed ongoing revisions to its lending standards. Additionally in fiscal 2011, 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.

 

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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 October 2008, Toyota established Toyota Financial Services Vietnam Company Limited, a financial services company, in Vietnam.

Net finance receivables for all of Toyota’s dealer and customer financing operations were approximately ¥9.7 trillion as of March 31, 2011, representing a decrease of approximately 1.5% as compared to the previous year. The majority of Toyota’s financial services are provided in North America. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 59.0% of Toyota’s finance receivables were derived from financing operations in North America, 12.7% from Japan, 10.4% from Europe, 5.8% from Asia and 12.1% from other areas.

Approximately 54% of Toyota’s unit sales in the United States during fiscal 2011 included a finance or lease arrangement with Toyota. Because the majority of Toyota’s financial services operations are related to the sale of Toyota vehicles, a decrease in vehicle unit sales may lead to a 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.

 

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The following table provides information for Toyota’s finance receivables and operating leases as of March 31, 2010 and 2011.

 

     Yen in millions     US dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Finance Receivables

      

Retail

   ¥ 7,162,082      ¥ 7,128,453      $ 85,730   

Finance leases

     1,232,508        1,123,188        13,508   

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     2,051,301        1,990,557        23,939   
                        
     10,445,891        10,242,198        123,177   

Deferred origination costs

     109,747        104,391        1,256   

Unearned income

     (482,983     (496,235     (5,968

Allowance for credit losses

      

Retail

     (160,351     (92,199     (1,109

Finance leases

     (36,917     (36,024     (433

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     (35,211     (28,580     (344
                        
     (232,479     (156,803     (1,886
                        

Total finance receivables, net

     9,840,176        9,693,551        116,579   

Less – Current portion

     (4,209,496     (4,136,805     (49,751
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   ¥ 5,630,680      ¥ 5,556,746      $ 66,828   
                        

Operating Leases

      

Vehicles

   ¥ 2,516,948      ¥ 2,404,032      $ 28,912   

Equipment

     96,300        87,914        1,057   
                        
     2,613,248        2,491,946        29,969   

Less – Accumulated depreciation

     (791,169     (662,255     (7,964
                        

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   ¥ 1,822,079      ¥ 1,829,691      $ 22,005   
                        

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.

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

 

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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, 2011, Toyota Finance Corporation has over 8.8 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 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 ¥972 billion in fiscal 2011, ¥948 billion in fiscal 2010 and ¥1,185 billion in fiscal 2009. Sales to external customers of all other operations in fiscal 2011 represented 2.6% of Toyota’s net revenues for fiscal 2011. Substantially all of Toyota’s revenues from other operations were derived in Japan.

 

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Housing

Toyota established its subsidiary Toyota Housing Corporation in April 2003 and has transferred to it product planning and sales operations related to the manufacture and sale of housing. 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 spun-off its housing operations (project planning, technology development and manufacturing) through a statutory demerger and integrated 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. In addition, Toyota transferred ownership of Misawa to Toyota Housing Corporation in October 2010. Through these activities, Toyota intends 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.

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 are being phased in between 2010 and 2013. Similar standards that further restrict emissions from heavy-duty vehicles operating at cold temperatures will be phased in from 2012 to 2015.

 

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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 current Prius model and the 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.

In February 2010, the CARB enacted regulations that deem automobile manufacturers that produced vehicles 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, Delaware, 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.

 

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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 October 2010, the Canadian government also established 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.

Chinese Standards

Emissions regulations are being implemented throughout China pursuant to the Chinese National Standards (GB) of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People’s Republic of China, and the manufacture and sale of models not meeting these regulations are prohibited. As for passenger vehicles, pursuant to GB18352.3-2005, Level 3 Emissions Regulations (corresponding to Euro 3 standards) apply to new models after July 2007, and Level 4 Emissions Regulations (corresponding to Euro 4 standards) apply to new models after July 2010. New models after July 2008 are also required to be equipped with on-board diagnostics. As for diesel-powered commercial vehicles, pursuant to GB17691-2005, new Level 3 Emissions Regulations apply to models after January 2007, Level 4 Emissions Regulations apply to new models after January 2010, and Level 5 Emissions Regulations will apply to new models after July 2012. As for gasoline-powered commercial vehicles, pursuant to GB14762-2008, Level 4 Emissions Regulations apply to new models after July 2009, and Level 5 Emissions Regulations will apply to new models after July 2012. After the first day the regulation is implemented to a new model, all new models released during the following approximate one-year period are also subject to the regulation. In addition, in some areas such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and the Pearl River Delta region, the above mentioned regulations were implemented several years earlier by regional environmental preservation authorities with the authorization of the Chinese State Council. With respect to passenger vehicles, adoption procedures regarding the Level 5 Emissions Regulations corresponding to Euro 5 are currently in progress, in order to implement the regulations in approximately 2016.

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.

 

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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).

Among qualifying passenger vehicles are:

 

   

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; and

 

   

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 qualifying cargo vehicles are:

 

   

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

 

   

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 in compliance with the fuel economy standards that currently apply and is promoting the improvement of its vehicles in order to achieve compliance with the standards that will apply beginning in fiscal 2016.

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

 

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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.

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) reached 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 reached 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, made effective in June 2009. 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 March 2011, the Council of the European Union approved a new carbon dioxide emission standard applicable to light commercial vehicles to establish an average emissions target of 175 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. This regulation has the same basic regulatory framework as passenger vehicles, raising the compliance rate from 70% in 2014 to 100% in 2017, and as a longer term objective, 147 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.

Chinese Standards

Fuel consumption regulations are being implemented pursuant to the Chinese National Standards (GB), and the manufacture and sale of vehicle models not meeting these regulations are prohibited. As for passenger vehicles, pursuant to GB19578-2004, Level 1 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to new models after July 2005, and Level 2 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to new models after July 2006. As for small commercial vehicles, pursuant to GB20997-2007, Level 2 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to new models after February 2008, Level 1 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to all vehicles as of January 2009, and Level 1 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to all models as of January 2011. Each of these regulations applies to all

 

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applicable models beginning one year after first applying to new models. These regulations determine the consumption standards that apply depending on the mass of the applicable vehicle, and sets forth a method for determining if each model has met the regulation. Standards to strengthen fuel consumption regulations from 2012 are currently being developed. In these Level 3 Fuel Consumption Regulations, substantial revisions to the regulation framework are planned, such as a change from regulations requiring each model to meet consumption standards to regulations requiring automobile manufacturers to meet standards of average consumption across models.

Standards of Other Countries

As momentum gathers to prevent global warming, other countries in addition to Japan, the United States, and Europe are moving to introduce fuel consumption regulations. In particular, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, India, and Mexico are actively considering the introduction of new fuel consumption regulations using the regulations of Europe and the United States as a base, and may implement them by approximately 2015. Toyota predicts that this trend will spread to other countries, and in the future many nations will consider new regulations related to fuel consumption and CO2.

Vehicle Safety

Japanese Standards

Standards requiring protection against electrocution will apply to hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles manufactured on and after July 2012. In addition, Toyota is proceeding with its preparations to introduce the technological standards established by the Economic Commission for Europe (“ECE”), as well as complying with Japan’s passenger protection standards against electrocution.

For the purpose of harmonizing with international standards, frontal offset collision standards already apply to passenger vehicles, and will be applied to new cargo vehicle models manufactured after April 2011 and cargo vehicles that continue to be manufactured after April 2016. In addition, seatbelt and seatbelt anchorage standards are also expected to be combined with the ECE standards, and cars manufactured after July 2012 are required to meet these standards.

Electronic stability control and brake assist systems will be required to be applied to new vehicle models manufactured after October 2012 (October 2014 for mini-vehicles), and to vehicles continued to be manufactured after October 2014 (February 2018 for mini-vehicles).

Furthermore, preparations for the introduction of ECE standards to interference-resistant on-board electronic systems, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and pedestrian protection standards are currently in progress.

In addition, in Japan, considerations regarding the standardization of brake override systems, the strengthening of anti-spinal injury measures, drive recorders, lithium-ion battery safety, and anti-drunk driving measures are currently under consideration.

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 NHTSA. The Safety Act also authorizes the NHTSA 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 NHTSA to regulate the dynamic rollover standards and to upgrade federal motor vehicle safety standards relating to tires. It also required the NHTSA to enhance its

 

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authority to gather information potentially relating to motor vehicle defects. This Act substantially increases the NHTSA’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. In 2002, the NHTSA expanded its New Car Assessment Program to implement consumer information programs for vehicle rollover resistance and child restraints and, beginning in 2003, adopted extensive early warning defect reporting requirements. Regulations regarding tire-pressure monitoring systems were strengthened in 2005.

Legislation on a 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 NHTSA to propose and issue safety standards to reduce rollover accidents, to complete the creation of standards for the reduction of vehicle passengers released 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 side impact protection standards for passengers in all seat locations, to review seat belt wearing technology and complete a study that includes a proposal for improving the rate of seat belt usage, to establish standards to display New Car Assessment Program ratings on new car labels, 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 NHTSA 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 submitted to Congress, but has not yet been deliberated by the House or Senate floor, and only the alert sound requirement for hybrid and electric vehicles was signed into law. However, even without the enactment of the 2010 Safety Act, NHTSA has begun to consider the revision of the 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.

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 have conducted research and analyses.

As a next-generation policy, the “Traffic Safety Policy from 2011 to 2020” was newly adopted by the board of directors at the end of fiscal 2010. The policy aims to reduce fatalities from traffic accidents by half over the next 10 years, starting in 2010. Because the built-in effectiveness of the new technical system depends on users’ behavior, user instructions, training, and traffic law enforcement are crucial. However, with road safety systems, human error as well as inappropriate behavior needs to be corrected. Seven goals were established in order to consider the steps necessary to prevent and control the negative impact of human error, with a strong focus on vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, etc.). The topics to be discussed are speed limits for small

 

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commercial vehicles, installing alcohol interlocks for specific vehicles, the introduction and promotion of the newest technologies, such as ITS for road security, as well as road departure warnings, preventative rear-end collision warnings, a pedestrian detection system, the proliferation of automatic emergency alarm systems (eCall), and the enhanced safety of motorcycles and EVs.

Regarding the spread of eCall, although details such as method of regulation have not yet been decided, there is a possibility that it may become mandatory within the framework of “Whole Vehicle Type Approval” in the future. However, the governing body in charge of legislation, the European Commission Enterprise Directorate General, indicates that maintaining infrastructure such as a communications base in different countries is necessary as well as the promotion of on-board eCall. This matter is currently in ongoing discussion and consideration.

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, and 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, and much legislation had proceeded.

In October 2010, CARS 21 issued another newsletter for the purpose of explaining the European Commission’s “2020 Strategy”, which aims for the realization of high-level, sustainable and comprehensive growth. The High Level Group is planned to convene in the spring of 2012 along with the release of its final report.

In 2009, based on the CARS 21 final report released in February 2007, 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 led by the European Commission.

From April 2009, the criteria for whole vehicle type approval were extended to cover all new road vehicles, and are being phased in over five years depending on vehicle category. Furthermore, these categories (especially those for passenger and small commercial vehicles) must be verified, and are planned to be extended in 2011. Through the extension, the criteria will become applicable to small commercial vehicles, with a possibility that vehicles currently classified as small commercial vehicles will become classified as passenger vehicles.

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 the United Nations 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, whereby ASEAN countries will be required 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 United Nations, ECE or the United States, and the Middle East basing their domestic laws primarily on international regulations or legal standards.

 

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Chinese Standards

Vehicle safety laws in China were drafted with reference to the ECE Regulations and cover the same matters as the ECE Regulations. However, these laws also include unique provisions which take into account the distinctive characteristics of the Chinese market environment and differ from the ECE Regulations. As for future safety regulations, standards related to electric vehicle collision safety equipment, such as airbags, are currently in planning.

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. Toyota is suitably managing its land in accordance with the same law. 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 2011, Toyota achieved a recycling rate of 85% for automobile shredder residue (the legal requirement being 50%) 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 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 in Europe, Canada and other countries.

Moreover, the EPA 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.

 

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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;

 

   

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, 2011. 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; 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

 

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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.

Research and Development

Toyota’s research and development activities focus on the environment and energy, safety, IT/ITS 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

   Product planning, design, evaluation, development of prototypes

Tokyo Design Research & Laboratory

   Research of advanced styling designs

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center

   Advanced research and development

Shibetsu Proving Ground

   Vehicle testing and evaluation

Tokyo Development Center

   Advanced development of electronics

United States

  

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc.

   North American production and product planning, upper body planning, evaluation

Calty Design Research, Inc.

   Design

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

   Upper body planning for European production, advanced research

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

   Design

Toyota Motorsport GmbH

   Development of motor sports vehicles

Asia Pacific

  

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

   Production, planning and evaluation of vehicles that are produced in Australia and Asia

Toyota Technical Center Asia Pacific Australia PTY, Ltd.

   Production, planning and evaluation of vehicles that are produced in Australia and Asia

China

  

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd.

   Research of new, low-energy vehicle technology, vehicle evaluation and quality assurance in China

 

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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.

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 on the most favorable terms possible. 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 2011, except for Denso Corporation, an affiliate of Toyota, which supplied approximately 10% of Toyota’s purchases during fiscal 2011. 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, 2011, procurement of parts and components is 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.

Toyota has placed ongoing efforts into other methods for pursuing the commoditization of components and parts used in various vehicle models. This includes minimizing the differences between models and reducing the number of parts used for each model. Toyota uses a shared global database in order to purchase parts and materials from the most competitive supplier among Toyota factories located in various areas worldwide. By doing so, Toyota aims to boost the efficiency of its sourcing from external suppliers. In addition, Toyota is working on a cost reduction measure referred to as ‘RR-CI activities’. RR-CI activities aim to improve competitive power through thorough localization, promoting diversity and commoditizing and manufacturing reformulation together with producing commercial products to match customers’ needs in each area, and for each car classification. Emergency value analysis (VA) activity that began in 2008 implements cost reductions as part of a unified effort with suppliers for the various types of vehicles already on sale. Toyota has been working on constant, company-wide VA activities since the beginning of fiscal 2010.

The market price of raw materials such as steel temporarily fell, but has again shown an upward tendency. Toyota is continually 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.

 

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Capital Expenditures and Divestitures

Set forth below is a chart of Toyota’s principal capital expenditures between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2011, 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  

  

 

 

 

 

736.9

 

 

  

 

  

 

Japan

 

  

 

Internal funds,
proceeds from
issuance of
bonds, etc.

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

     89.6       Japan    Internal funds

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Primearth EV Enegy Co., Ltd.  

     84.1       Japan    Internal funds

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

     70.2       Japan    Internal funds

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

     64.1       Japan    Internal funds

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

     55.3       Japan    Internal funds

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

     40.6       Japan    Internal funds

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

     26.6       Japan    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.  

     109.2       Canada    Internal funds

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

     85.7       United States    Internal funds

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

     79.6       United States    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA.  

     66.4       Belgium    Internal funds

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

     49.0       United States    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd.  

     48.5       India    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.  

     36.7       Australia    Internal funds

Investment to promote localization by
Toyota do Brasil Ltda.  

     33.7       Brazil    Internal funds

Investment primarily in leased automobiles by
Toyota Motor Credit Corporation  

  

 

 

 

2,480.8

 

  

  

 

United States

  

 

Internal funds
and borrowings

 

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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 2011 and March 2012, 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  

     169.9       Japan      Internal funds   

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Hino Motors, Ltd.  

     45.9       Japan      Internal funds   

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota do Brasil Ltda.  

     37.5       Brazil      Internal funds   

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.  

     33.8       Thailand      Internal funds   

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.  

     26.1       Australia      Internal funds   

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

     20.0       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.

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.

Sorocaba Plant. In August 2010, Toyota decided to construct a vehicle plant in Sorocaba, Brazil. This plant is expected to produce the Etios small vehicle introduced in India with an annual production capacity of 70 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 continually 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 2010 and fiscal 2011, 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 7% 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 relating to 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 various claims, lawsuits and government investigations involving Toyota in the United States relating to these recalls and other safety measures.

Class Action and Consolidated 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 System-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 pretrial proceedings into a single multi-district litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In addition, of the approximately 325 individual product liability personal injury cases relating to unintended acceleration pending against Toyota, the federal cases have been or are likely to be consolidated into the multi-district litigation. 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 action suit is in its early stages and has included document production, depositions and various motions.

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 approximately 20 putative class actions alleging defects in the antilock braking systems in various hybrid vehicles that cause the vehicles to fail to stop in a timely manner when driving in certain road conditions. The plaintiffs seek an order requiring Toyota to repair the vehicles and claim that all owners and lessees of vehicles, including those for which recalls have been implemented, should be compensated for the defects related to the antilock braking systems. These cases have been consolidated into two actions, one in federal court in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and one in state court in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

 

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In February to April 2010, Toyota was also sued in six putative shareholder class actions on behalf of investors in Toyota ADSs and common stock. The cases have been consolidated into a single action in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and a lead plaintiff has been appointed. The consolidated complaint, filed October 4, 2010, alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on the basis that defendants made statements that were false or misleading in that they failed to disclose problems with, or the causes of, 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 alleged that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty in their handling of design defects in Toyota vehicles, alleging facts similar to those alleged in the securities class action. On April 20, 2011, the Court issued an order dismissing the case and entered judgment in favor of defendants.

On July 22, 2010, Toyota was sued in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles in a putative bondholder class action filed on behalf of purchasers of Toyota and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation bonds traded on foreign securities exchanges. The complaint alleges violations of California securities law, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and other state law claims. On September 15, 2010, Toyota removed the putative bondholder class action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On January 10, 2011, the District Court issued an order dismissing the case with prejudice, and entered judgment in favor of defendants. Plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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 seek 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. In June 2010, Toyota received a second voluntary request and subpoena from the SEC and a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The subpoenas and the voluntary request primarily seek production of documents related to the recalls of the steering relay rod.

During the first two quarters of calendar year 2010, Toyota received four inquires from the NHTSA. 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 NHTSA 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 Safety Act or its implementing regulations but agreed to the settlement to avoid a protracted dispute and to concentrate on regaining customer confidence.

On May 10, 2010, Toyota received an inquiry from NHTSA on the timing of its announcement of the 2005 recall of certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a possible issue with the steering relay rod (TQ10-004). On December 21, 2010, Toyota and NHTSA announced that they had reached a settlement with respect to TQ10-001 and TQ10-004 pursuant to which Toyota paid approximately $32.4 million in the aggregate to the U.S. Treasury. As in the April 2010 settlement resolving TQ10-002, Toyota denied that it violated the Safety Act or its implementing regulations but agreed to the settlement to avoid a protracted dispute and to concentrate on regaining customer confidence. In addition, on March 1, 2011, RQ10-003 was officially resolved.

 

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Toyota has also received subpoenas and formal and informal requests from various states’ attorneys general, including the Executive Committee for a group of 28 states’ attorney 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, except as noted above, are ongoing.

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, 2011 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.

United States Antitrust Proceedings

In early 2003, Toyota, GM, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Honda, Nissan, BMW and their sales subsidiaries in the Unites States and Canada, as well as the National Automobile Dealers Association and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, were named as defendants in approximately 85 purported federal and state class action lawsuits on behalf of all purchasers of new motor vehicles who purchased their vehicles in the United States on or after January 1, 2001. As of April 1, 2005, the federal lawsuits were consolidated in the State of Maine, and lawsuits in the State of California and the State of New Jersey were also consolidated within the respective states (lawsuits in the state courts have been stayed until the federal lawsuits proceed).

The complaints allege that the defendants violated the Sherman Antitrust Act or state antitrust law by conspiring among themselves and with their dealers to prevent the sale to United States citizens of vehicles produced for the Canadian market, resulting in higher prices to United States consumers. Toyota believes that its actions have been lawful. In the interest of resolving these legal actions, however, Toyota entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in February 2006. The settlement agreement remains subject to court approval. In the meantime, the federal court granted summary judgment in favor of the remaining defendants and the time to appeal has lapsed. Current activity is centered in the California state courts, although that action is stayed against Toyota pending a ruling on the pending Toyota settlement. In February 2011, the federal court held a hearing with respect to approval of Toyota’s settlement agreement. If final approval is granted, that approval should resolve this matter for Toyota.

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, 2011, Toyota Motor Corporation had 270 Japanese subsidiaries and 241 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         50.77   

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.  

   Japan      100.00         100.00   

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.  

   Japan      51.35         51.64   

Toyota Finance Corporation  

   Japan      100.00         100.00   

Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.  

   Japan      56.28         56.84   

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 Kreditbank GmbH  

   Germany      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   

Kuozui Motors, Ltd.  

   Taiwan      70.00         70.00   

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.  

   Thailand      86.43         86.43   

Toyota Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  

   Thailand      82.94         82.94   

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 Argentina S.A.  

   Argentina      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, 2011, 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, 2011, 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        Automobile parts   

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 Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

  California, U.S.A.     860        Sales facilities   

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

 

Kentucky, U.S.A.

 

 

700

  

 

 

Automobiles

  

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 continually 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, 2011, property, plant and equipment having a net book value of approximately ¥57,237 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 2011. Toyota’s primary markets based on vehicle unit sales for fiscal 2011 were: Japan (26%), North America (28%), Europe (11%) and Asia (17%). Japan’s economy suffered greatly from the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011, and its aftermath (collectively, the “Great East Japan Earthquake”). Toyota experienced impacts on its production in the latter half of March 2011. This also had an effect on Toyota’s results of operations in fiscal 2011, particularly in terms of damages on several types of assets such as inventories and an increase in provision for credit losses. The following analysis describes these impacts. See “Information on the Company — Business Overview —” for more detailed information of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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 or operate vehicles. These factors can cause consumer demand to vary substantially in different geographic markets and for different types of automobiles.

During fiscal 2011, the automotive market expanded especially in emerging countries such as China, and technological development and new product launches have accelerated, primarily due to increased consumer demand for the compact and low-price vehicles and heightened worldwide environmental awareness.

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,  
             2009                      2010                      2011          

Japan

     1,945         2,163         1,913   

North America

     2,212         2,098         2,031   

Europe

     1,062         858         796   

Asia

     905         979         1,255   

Other*

     1,443         1,139         1,313   
                          

Overseas total

     5,622         5,074         5,395   
                          

Total

     7,567         7,237         7,308   
                          

 

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

 

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During fiscal 2010, Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales in Japan increased as compared with the prior fiscal year reflecting frequent introduction of new products and sales efforts of domestic dealers. During fiscal 2011, market conditions in Japan deteriorated as compared with the prior fiscal year. Despite this, Toyota and Lexus brands’ market share in Japan excluding mini-vehicles was 47.3%, and Toyota’s market share (including Daihatsu and Hino brands) in Japan including mini-vehicles was 43.7%, both maintaining the high level of market share in Japan from the prior fiscal year. Overseas consolidated vehicle unit sales decreased during fiscal 2010, whereas they increased during fiscal 2011. During fiscal 2010, total overseas vehicle unit sales decreased, particularly in Europe, despite an increase in Asia. During fiscal 2011, vehicle unit sales increased in Asia and Other.

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,

 

   

the adverse effect on production due to the reliance on various suppliers for the provision of supplies,

 

   

the adverse effect on market, sales and productions of natural calamities and interruptions of social infrastructure, and

 

   

changes in the value of the Japanese yen and other currencies in which Toyota conducts 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 environmental matters, 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. 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

 

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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 be required under the terms of the settlement agreement to 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 when potential safety problems arise, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns with respect to its vehicles. In November 2009, Toyota announced a safety campaign in North America for certain models of Toyota and Lexus brands’ 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 recall in markets including Japan, North America and Europe related to the braking control system in certain vehicle 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 competition of worldwide automobile financial services industry is intensifying despite the recovery trend in the 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’s financial assets decreased during fiscal 2011 due to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

 

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The following table provides information regarding Toyota’s finance receivables and operating leases in the past two fiscal years.

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31,  
     2010     2011  

Finance Receivables

    

Retail

   ¥ 7,162,082      ¥ 7,128,453   

Finance leases

     1,232,508        1,123,188   

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     2,051,301        1,990,557   
                
     10,445,891        10,242,198   

Deferred origination costs

     109,747        104,391   

Unearned income

     (482,983     (496,235 )

Allowance for credit losses

    

Retail

     (160,351     (92,199

Finance leases

     (36,917     (36,024

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     (35,211     (28,580
                
     (232,479 )     (156,803
                

Total finance receivables, net

     9,840,176        9,693,551   

Less – Current portion

     (4,209,496     (4,136,805 )
                

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   ¥ 5,630,680      ¥ 5,556,746   
                

Operating Leases

    

Vehicles

   ¥ 2,516,948      ¥ 2,404,032   

Equipment

     96,300        87,914   
                
     2,613,248        2,491,946   

Less – Accumulated depreciation

     (791,169 )     (662,255
                

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   ¥ 1,822,079      ¥ 1,829,691   
                

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 “Critical Accounting Estimates — Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Credit Losses” and note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

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 “Critical Accounting Estimates — Investment in Operating Leases” and note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.

Toyota 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 as a hedge of specific assets or liabilities on Toyota’s consolidated balance sheet and accordingly, unrealized gains or losses related to derivatives that are not designated as a hedge are recognized currently in operations. See discussion in “Critical Accounting Estimates — Derivatives and Other Contracts at Fair Value” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” and note 20 to the consolidated financial statements.

The fluctuations in 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

 

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include general economic conditions, prevailing interest rates and Toyota’s financial strength. Funding costs decreased during fiscal 2010 and 2011, mainly as a result of lower interest rates.

Toyota launched its credit card business in Japan in April 2001. As of March 31, 2010, Toyota had 7.7 million cardholders, an increase of 0.6 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2009. As of March 31, 2011, Toyota had 8.9 million cardholders, an increase of 1.2 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2010. The credit card receivables at March 31, 2010 increased by ¥30.8 billion from March 31, 2009 to ¥255.4 billion. The credit card receivables at March 31, 2011 increased by ¥8.1 billion from March 31, 2010 to ¥263.5 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 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, the British pound, and others. 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 2009 and 2010, Toyota produced 64.5% and 73.4% of Toyota’s non-domestic sales outside Japan, respectively. In North America, 60.0% and 72.6% of vehicles sold in calendar 2009 and 2010 respectively were produced locally. In Europe, 57.0% and 59.0% of vehicles sold in calendar 2009 and 2010 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.

Toyota also enters into foreign currency transactions and other hedging instruments to address a portion of its transaction risk. This has reduced, but not eliminated, the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which in some years can be significant. See notes 20 and 21 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

 

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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 2010 and 2011, 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 “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk — Market Risk Disclosures — Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk”.

During fiscal 2010 and 2011, the average exchange rate of the Japanese yen strengthened against the major currencies including the U.S. dollar and the euro compared with the average exchange rate of the prior fiscal year. The operating results excluding the impact of currency fluctuations described in “Results of Operations — Fiscal 2011 Compared with Fiscal 2010” and “Results of Operations — Fiscal 2010 Compared with Fiscal 2009” 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 2010 and 2011, 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 vehicle unit sales, production volume, 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,  
     2009      2010      2011  

Japan

   ¥ 7,471,916       ¥ 7,314,813       ¥ 6,966,929   

North America

     6,097,676         5,583,228         5,327,809   

Europe

     2,889,753         2,082,671         1,920,416   

Asia

     2,450,412         2,431,648         3,138,112   

Other*

     1,619,813         1,538,613         1,640,422   

 

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

 

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Results of Operations — Fiscal 2011 Compared with Fiscal 2010

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,     2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010     2011     Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

        

Japan

   ¥ 11,220,303      ¥ 10,986,246      ¥ (234,057     (2.1 )% 

North America

     5,670,526        5,429,136        (241,390     (4.3

Europe

     2,147,049        1,981,497        (165,552     (7.7

Asia

     2,655,327        3,374,534        719,207        27.1   

Other*

     1,673,861        1,809,116        135,255        8.1   

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

     (4,416,093     (4,586,841     (170,748     —     
                                

Total

     18,950,973        18,993,688        42,715        0.2   

Operating income (loss):

        

Japan

     (225,242     (362,396     (137,154     —     

North America

     85,490        339,503        254,013        297.1   

Europe

     (32,955     13,148        46,103        —     

Asia

     203,527        312,977        109,450        53.8   

Other*

     115,574        160,129        44,555        38.6   

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

     1,122        4,918        3,796        338.3   
                                

Total

     147,516        468,279        320,763        217.4   

Operating margin

     0.8     2.5     1.7  

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     291,468        563,290        271,822        93.3   

Net margin from income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     1.5     3.0     1.5  

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     45,408        215,016        169,608        373.5   

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     209,456        408,183        198,727        94.9   

Net margin attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     1.1     2.1     1.0  

 

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

Net Revenues

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2011 of ¥18,993.6 billion, an increase of ¥42.7 billion, or 0.2%, compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase reflects the impact of increased vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix of approximately ¥740.0 billion, as well as increased parts sales of ¥69.8 billion, partially offset by unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥801.3 billion. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥801.3 billion, net revenues would have been approximately ¥19,794.9 billion during fiscal 2011, a 4.5% increase compared with the prior fiscal year. The automotive market in fiscal 2011 contracted by 6.6% in Japan compared with the prior fiscal year due to the decline in demand following the conclusion of subsidies for environmentally-friendly vehicles (“eco-car”) offered by the government as a part of its stimulus packages, as well as the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake. However, the Asian automotive market marked a significant increase of 27.6% compared with the prior calendar year, reflecting the recovery trend of the Asian economy. Under these automotive market conditions, Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales increased to 7,308 thousand vehicles by 1.0% compared with the prior fiscal year.

 

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The table below shows Toyota’s net revenues from external customers by product category and by business.

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Vehicles

   ¥ 14,309,595       ¥ 14,507,479       ¥ 197,884        1.4
Parts and components for overseas production      355,273         335,366         (19,907     (5.6
Parts and components for after service      1,543,941         1,553,497         9,556        0.6   

Other

     978,499         926,411         (52,088     (5.3
                                  

Total Automotive

     17,187,308         17,322,753         135,445        0.8   

All Other

     537,421         497,767         (39,654     (7.4
                                  

Total sales of products

     17,724,729         17,820,520         95,791        0.5   

Financial services

     1,226,244         1,173,168         (53,076     (4.3
                                  

Total

   ¥ 18,950,973       ¥ 18,993,688       ¥ 42,715        0.2
                                  

Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from sales of products, consisting of net revenues from automotive operations and all other operations, that increased by 0.5% during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥17,820.5 billion, and net revenues from financial services operations that decreased by 4.3% during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,173.1 billion. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥724.1 billion, net revenues from sales of products would have been ¥18,544.6 billion, a 4.6% increase during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase in net revenues from sales of products is due to an increase in Toyota vehicle unit sales by 71 thousand vehicles. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥77.2 billion, net revenues from financial services operations would have been approximately ¥1,250.3 billion, a 2.0% increase during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was mainly due to the increase of ¥13.1 billion rental revenue generated by vehicles and equipment on operating lease.

The following table shows the number of financing contracts by geographic region at the end of the fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

     Number of financing contracts in thousands  
         Year ended March 31,              2011 v. 2010 Change      
     2010      2011      Amount      Percentage  

Japan

     1,684         1,709         25         1.5

North America

     4,488         4,654         166         3.7   

Europe

     774         790         16         2.0   

Asia

     428         522         94         22.1   

Other*

     476         527         51         10.7   
                                   

Total

     7,850         8,202         352         4.5
                                   

 

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

Geographically, net revenues (before the elimination of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2011 decreased by 2.1% in Japan, 4.3% in North America, and 7.7% in Europe, whereas net revenues increased by 27.1% in Asia and 8.1% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥801.3 billion, net revenues in fiscal 2011 would have decreased by 2.1% in Japan, and would have increased by 3.6% in North America, 4.1% in Europe, 29.7% in Asia and 11.0% in Other 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,              2011 v. 2010 Change      
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

     2,163         1,913         (250     (11.5 )% 
     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 11,095,044       ¥ 10,864,329       ¥ (230,715     (2.1 )% 

Financial services

     125,259         121,917         (3,342     (2.7
                                  

Total

   ¥ 11,220,303       ¥ 10,986,246       ¥ (234,057     (2.1 )% 
                                  

Due to the decline in demand following the conclusion of subsidies for eco-car offered by the government as a part of its stimulus packages, as well as the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Toyota’s domestic vehicle unit sales decreased by 250 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in vehicle unit sales resulted primarily from a 30 thousand vehicles, or 31.1%, decrease in Passo sales and a 29 thousand vehicles, or 38.4%, decrease in WISH sales. On the other hand, the decrease in net revenues from domestic vehicle unit sales was partially offset by the increase in the number of exported vehicles for the overseas markets of 190 thousand vehicles, or 8.6%.

North America

 

     Thousands of units  
         Year ended March 31,              2011 v. 2010 Change      
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

     2,098         2,031         (67     (3.2 )% 
     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 4,782,379       ¥ 4,603,192       ¥ (179,187     (3.7 )% 

Financial services

     888,147         825,944         (62,203     (7.0
                                  

Total

   ¥ 5,670,526       ¥ 5,429,136       ¥ (241,390     (4.3 )% 
                                  

In North America, the vehicle unit sales of specified vehicle models increased due to the recovering trends of the automobile market and improvements to the overall economy. The increase in vehicle unit sales and this impact on sales trends were mainly represented by a 48 thousand vehicles, or 54.5%, increase in Sienna sales, a 30 thousand vehicles, or 39.2%, increase in Highlander sales, a 29 thousand vehicles, or 123.7%, increase in 4Runner sales, and a 27 thousand vehicles, or 14.1%, increase in RAV4 sales. Despite the improvements including a favorable effect of changes in sales mix, net revenues decreased compared with the prior fiscal year due to the decrease in vehicle unit sales by an intense competitive environment that introduced new vehicle models to the market and the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of

 

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¥448.0 billion. The decrease in vehicle unit sales resulted primarily from an 84 thousand vehicles, or 23.0%, decrease in Corolla sales and a 28 thousand vehicles, or 7.9%, decrease in Camry sales, partially offset by the increase in vehicle unit sales of the aforementioned specified vehicle models.

Europe

 

     Thousands of units  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

     858         796         (62     (7.3 )% 
     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Net revenues:

          

Sales of products

   ¥ 2,065,768       ¥ 1,910,336       ¥ (155,432     (7.5 )% 

Financial services

     81,281         71,161         (10,120     (12.5
                                  

Total

   ¥ 2,147,049       ¥ 1,981,497       ¥ (165,552     (7.7 )% 
                                  

Although retail sales of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles increased in some European countries compared with the prior fiscal year, such as 36 thousand vehicles, or 52.5%, increase in Russia and 20 thousand vehicles, or 82.6%, increase in Turkey, net revenues in Europe generally decreased due primarily to the 62 thousand vehicles decrease in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year resulting from a decrease in demand following the conclusion of government stimulus packages in Western Europe, and the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥253.2 billion.

Asia

 

     Thousands of units  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount      Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

     979         1,255         276         28.1
     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount      Percentage  

Net revenues:

           

Sales of products

   ¥ 2,612,595       ¥ 3,325,466       ¥ 712,871         27.3

Financial services

     42,732         49,068         6,336         14.8   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 2,655,327       ¥ 3,374,534       ¥ 719,207         27.1
                                   

Toyota’s vehicle unit sales in Asia increased by 276 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year and represented a record high unit sales. This increase in net revenues was due to the overall recovery of Asian automotive markets which was supported by the recovery trend of the Asian economy, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia. Excluding the difference of ¥70.7 billion in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes, net revenues would have increased by ¥789.9 billion.

 

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Other

 

     Thousands of units  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount      Percentage  

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

     1,139         1,313         174         15.3
     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount      Percentage  

Net revenues:

           

Sales of products

   ¥ 1,571,846       ¥ 1,694,680       ¥ 122,834         7.8

Financial services

     102,015         114,436         12,421         12.2   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 1,673,861       ¥ 1,809,116       ¥ 135,255         8.1
                                   

Net revenues in Other increased due to increases in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales as a result of economic recovery in certain of these markets. Toyota’s vehicle unit sales increased by 103 thousand vehicles in the Middle East, by 50 thousand vehicles in Central and South America, and by 25 thousand vehicles in Africa, respectively, compared with the prior fiscal year.

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,      2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010      2011      Amount     Percentage  

Operating costs and expenses

          

Cost of products sold

   ¥ 15,971,496       ¥ 15,985,783       ¥ 14,287        0.1

Cost of financing operations

     712,301         629,543         (82,758     (11.6

Selling, general and administrative

     2,119,660         1,910,083         (209,577     (9.9
                                  

Total

   ¥ 18,803,457       ¥ 18,525,409       ¥ (278,048     (1.5 )% 
                                  

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in operating costs and expenses:

  

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

   ¥ 580,000   

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (765,100

Effect of increase in parts sales

     15,400   

Effect of cost reduction efforts

     (180,000

Effect of increase in miscellaneous costs and others

     71,652   
        

Total

   ¥ (278,048
        

Operating costs and expenses decreased by ¥278.0 billion, or 1.5%, to ¥18,525.4 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted from the ¥765.1 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, and the ¥180.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, partially offset by the ¥580.0 billion impact of increase in vehicle unit sales and change in sales mix and the ¥71.7 billion increase in the miscellaneous costs and others including ¥20.0 billion increase in costs related to the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the ¥15.4 billion impact of increase in parts sales.

The ¥71.7 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and others includes ¥30.0 billion increase in product quality related expenses. This cost increased compared with the prior fiscal year due to the approximately ¥100.0 billion increase in costs related to recalls and other safety measures conducted to heighten the level of reassurance for customers, partially offset by the approximately ¥70.0 billion decrease in product warranty costs

 

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due to decrease in payments to repair or replace defects of vehicles based on warranty contracts. See note 14 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

In fiscal 2011, Toyota announced recalls and other safety measures including the following:

In July 2010, Toyota announced in Japan and other regions the voluntary safety recall of certain models of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles related to abnormal engine noise or idling due to engine valve springs that contained some foreign materials. The affected vehicle models included Crown, GS350/450h/460, IS350, and LS460/600h/600hL, and 275 thousand vehicles were included in this recall.

In August 2010, Toyota announced in North America the voluntary safety recall of certain models of Toyota vehicles to address the check engine illuminations and harsh shifting that may result from improper manufacturing of some Electronic Control Modules (ECMs). The affected vehicle models included Corolla and Matrix, and 1,360 thousand vehicles were included in this recall.

In October 2010, Toyota announced in Japan and other regions the voluntary safety recall of certain models of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles related to the connector terminal that may fail due to the inflexibility of the material of the fuel pump wiring harness and braking performance that may gradually decline by brake fluid leakage from the brake master cylinder. The affected vehicle models included Crown, Crown Majesta, Mark X, KlugerL, KlugerV, Harrier, AlphardG, AlphardV, Avalon, Highlander, RX 330, GS300, GS350, IS250, IS350, and IS220D, and 1,470 thousand vehicles were included in this recall.

In January 2011, Toyota announced in Japan and other regions the voluntary safety recall of certain models of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles to address fuel leakage that may result from improper manufacturing of engine fuel pipe and fuel pump. The affected vehicle models included Noah, Voxy, RAV4L, RAV4J, Caldina, Isis, Vista, Vista Ardeo, Opa, Premio, Allion, Gaia, Nadia, WISH, Avensis, and Avensis Wagon and 1,343 thousand vehicles were included in this recall.

The net changes in fiscal 2010 and 2011 in the accrual for the four recalls and other safety measures that occurred in fiscal 2010 are shown below.

Toyota expanded the coverage of a safety campaign in North America for certain models of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles related to floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals to include additional models, which was initially announced in November 2009. In March 2011, Toyota also expanded the safety campaign coverage to include more models to heighten the level of reassurance for customers. The vehicle models involved were LX570, RAV4, and 4Runner.

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,  
     2010     2011  

Balance at the beginning of year

   ¥ —        ¥ 56,600   

Accrual

     89,000        13,100   

Amounts paid

     (32,400     (51,700
                

Balance at the end of year

   ¥ 56,600      ¥ 18,000   
                

Cost Reduction Efforts

During fiscal 2011, continued cost reduction efforts reduced operating costs and expenses by ¥180.0 billion. The effect of cost reduction efforts include the impact of fluctuation in the price of steel, precious metals, non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other production materials and parts. In fiscal 2011, raw materials prices were on an increasing trend; however, continued cost reduction efforts, by working closely with

 

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suppliers, contributed to the improvement in earnings by offsetting the effects from price increase. These cost reduction efforts related to ongoing value engineering and value analysis activities, the use of common parts resulting 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 increased by ¥14.3 billion, or 0.1%, to ¥15,985.8 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted from the ¥520.0 billion impact of increase in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix, ¥90.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs, and the ¥13.9 billion impact of increases in parts sales, partially offset by the ¥584.9 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, and the ¥180.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts. The increase in miscellaneous costs was due mainly to the ¥30.0 billion increase in costs related to quality initiatives, the ¥25.0 billion increase in research and development expenses and the ¥5.2 billion increase in labor costs. The increase in vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix was due to the automotive market recovery associated with global economic turnaround.

Cost of Financing Operations

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in cost of financing operations:

  

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

   ¥ (64,700

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

     (6,400

Effect of decrease in provision for residual value losses

     (30,000

Other

     18,342   
        

Total

   ¥ (82,758
        

Cost of financing operations decreased by ¥82.8 billion, or 11.6%, to ¥629.5 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease resulted from the ¥64.7 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the ¥30.0 billion decrease in provision for residual value losses and the ¥6.4 billion recognition of valuation gains on interest rate swaps stated at fair value. The decrease in provision for residual value losses is attributable to prices in the used vehicles markets remaining at an unprecedented high level particularly in the United States.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥209.5 billion, or 9.9%, to ¥1,910.1 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease reflects the ¥115.5 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the ¥83.9 billion decrease for the financial services operations. This decrease for the financial services operations includes the ¥100.0 billion decrease in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs, which is attributable to the prices of used vehicles remaining at an unprecedented high level mainly in the United States and the prices of used Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles also remaining at a high level, partially offset by the ¥15.0 billion increase in provision for credit losses and charge-offs in relation to the Great East Japan Earthquake.

 

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Operating Income

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

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

   ¥ 300,000   

Effect of increase in parts sales

     54,400   

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (36,200

Effect of increase in miscellaneous costs

     (30,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts, financial services operations, and others

     32,563   
        

Total

   ¥ 320,763   
        

Toyota’s operating income increased by ¥320.7 billion, or 217.4%, to ¥468.2 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was favorably impacted by the ¥300.0 billion increase in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix and other operational factors, the ¥54.4 billion increase in parts sales, the ¥32.6 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, financial services operations, and others, partially offset by the ¥36.2 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, and the ¥30.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs including ¥20.0 billion impact of increase in expenses related to the Great East Japan Earthquake. The ¥32.6 billion increase of cost reduction efforts, financial services operations, and others was due to the ¥180.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts and the ¥130.0 billion impact of financial services operations, partially offset by the ¥290.0 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

During fiscal 2011, operating income (before elimination of intersegment profits), increased by ¥254.1 billion, or 297.1%, in North America, increased by ¥46.1 billion in Europe, increased by ¥109.4 billion, or 53.8%, in Asia, and increased by ¥44.6 billion, or 38.6%, in Other compared with the prior fiscal year, whereas it decreased by ¥137.2 billion in Japan.

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

Japan

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of increase in the number of exported vehicles for the overseas market and other operational factors

   ¥ 115,000   

Effect of cost reduction efforts, increase in miscellaneous costs and others

     (252,154
        

Total

   ¥ (137,154
        

The increase in operating losses in Japan was due to the ¥252.2 billion increase in cost reduction efforts, increase in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥115.0 billion impact of increase in the number of exported vehicles for the overseas market. The cost reduction efforts, increase in miscellaneous costs and others were mainly due to the ¥330.0 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the ¥50.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥140.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts in automotive operations. The ¥50.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and others includes the ¥20.0 billion increase in costs related to the Great East Japan Earthquake.

 

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North America

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of increase in production volume and other operational factors

   ¥ 105,000   

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (23,800

Effect of financial services operations, cost reduction efforts, decrease in miscellaneous costs and others

     172,813   
        

Total

   ¥ 254,013   
        

The increase in operating income in North America was due to the ¥130.0 billion increase in operating income in the financial services operations including impacts of the ¥100.0 billion decrease in the provision for credit losses and net charge-offs and the ¥30.0 billion decrease in the provision for residual value losses primarily for sales finance subsidiaries in the United States, the ¥105.0 billion impact of increase in production volume, the ¥30.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, and the ¥15.0 decrease in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥23.8 billion unfavorable impact of the fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The increase in production volume in North America is attributable to the increase in local vehicle production by 296 thousands of RAV4, Highlander and other models.

Europe

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

   ¥ 1,400   

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in miscellaneous costs and others

     44,703   
        

Total

   ¥ 46,103   
        

The increase in operating income in Europe was due to the ¥30.0 billion decrease in miscellaneous costs in automotive operations, the ¥5.0 billion effect of cost reduction efforts, the ¥5.0 billion increase in operating income in the financial services operations, and the ¥1.4 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Asia

 

     Yen in millions  
     2011 v. 2010 Change  

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

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

   ¥ 105,000   

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

     (5,900

Effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in miscellaneous costs and others

     10,350   
        

Total

   ¥ 109,450   
        

The increase in operating income in Asia was due to the ¥105.0 billion impact of increases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales and other operational factors, partially offset by the ¥5.9 billion

 

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unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The increases in both production volume and vehicle unit sales in Asia were primarily attributable to the increase in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales by 276 thousand vehicles supported by the recovery of Asian automotive markets, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia, as the Asian economy is generally in the recovery trend.

Other Income and Expenses

Interest and dividend income increased by ¥12.6 billion, or 16.0%, to ¥90.8 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year due to the ¥10.5 billion increase of dividend income.

Interest expense decreased by ¥4.1 billion, or 12.2%, to ¥29.3 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Foreign exchange gain, net decreased by ¥53.9 billion, or 79.0%, to ¥14.3 billion during fiscal 2011 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 decreased by ¥11.7 billion, or 37.7%, to ¥19.2 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes increased by ¥220.2 billion, or 237.6%, to ¥312.8 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year due to the increase in income before income taxes. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2011 was 55.5%, which was higher than the statutory tax rate in Japan. This was due to the increase in deferred tax liabilities relating to undistributed earnings in affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method.

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 ¥22.5 billion, or 64.9%, to ¥57.3 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due to an increase during fiscal 2011 in net income attributable to the shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2011 increased by ¥169.6 billion, or 373.5%, to ¥215.0 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due to an increase during fiscal 2011 in net income attributable to the shareholders of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method.

Net Income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

Net income attributable to the shareholders of Toyota Motor Corporation increased by ¥198.7 billion, or 94.9%, to ¥408.1 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Other comprehensive income decreased by ¥558.8 billion to loss of ¥297.9 billion for fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted from unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustments losses of ¥287.6 billion in fiscal 2011 compared with gains of ¥9.8 billion in the prior fiscal year, and from unrealized holding losses on securities in fiscal 2011 of ¥26.1 billion compared with gains of ¥176.4 billion in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in unrealized holding gains on securities was due to changes in stock prices.

 

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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,     2011 v. 2010 Change  
     2010     2011     Amount     Percentage  

Automotive:

        

Net revenues

   ¥ 17,197,428      ¥ 17,337,320      ¥ 139,892        0.8

Operating income (loss)

     (86,370     85,973        172,343        —     

Financial Services:

        

Net revenues

     1,245,407        1,192,205        (53,202     (4.3

Operating income

     246,927        358,280        111,353        45.1   

All Other:

        

Net revenues

     947,615        972,252        24,637        2.6   

Operating income (loss)

     (8,860     35,242        44,102        —     

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount:

        

Net revenues

     (439,477     (508,089     (68,612     —     

Operating income (loss)

     (4,181     (11,216     (7,035     —     

Automotive Operations Segment

The automotive operations segment is Toyota’s largest operating segment by net revenues. Net revenues for the automotive segment increased during fiscal 2011 by ¥139.9 billion, or 0.8%, compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥17,337.3 billion. The increase was due to the ¥740.0 billion impact of increased vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix and the ¥69.8 billion increase in parts sales, partially offset by the ¥722.5 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Operating income from the automotive operations increased by ¥172.3 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥86.0 billion. This increase in operating income was due to the ¥300.0 billion impact of increased vehicle unit sales and the changes in sales mix, the ¥180.0 billion effect of cost reduction efforts and the ¥54.4 billion impact of increase in parts sales, partially offset by the ¥30.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and the ¥290.0 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates.

The increase in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix was due primarily to an increase in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales by 71 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year, favored by the automotive market recovery during fiscal 2011. The increase in miscellaneous costs includes the ¥30.0 billion increase in costs related to quality initiatives and the ¥5.0 billion impact of damages in inventories and other assets resulting from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Financial Services Operations Segment

Net revenues for the financial services operations decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥53.2 billion, or 4.3%, compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,192.2 billion. This decrease was primarily due to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥77.5 billion, partially offset by the ¥13.1 billion increase in rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases.

Operating income from financial services operations increased by ¥111.3 billion, or 45.1%, to ¥358.2 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due to the ¥100.0 billion decrease in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs, and the ¥30.0 billion decrease in provision for residual value losses, while the provision for credit losses and net charge-offs include the ¥15.0 billion increase in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs related to the Great East Japan Earthquake.

 

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The decrease in provisions for credit losses, net of charge-offs and residual value losses are primarily attributable to used car prices rising to an unprecedented high level in the United States and the prices of used Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles also remaining at a high level.

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

 

     Year ended March 31,  
     2010     2011  

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

    

Finance receivables

     1.15     0.61

Operating lease

     0.63        0.22   
                

Total

     1.03     0.52
                

All Other Operations Segment

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥24.6 billion, or 2.6%, to ¥972.2 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Operating income from Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥44.1 billion to ¥35.2 billion during fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year.

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.

 

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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 fiscal 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. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥986.9 billion, net revenues would have been approximately ¥19,937.8 billion during fiscal 2010, a 2.9% decrease compared with the prior fiscal year. The automotive market expanded by 10.0% in Japan compared to the prior fiscal year benefiting from the government stimulus packages. However, other automotive markets contracted significantly such as by 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, a decrease of 4.4%, compared to the prior fiscal year.

The table below shows Toyota’s net revenues from external customers by product category and by business segment.

 

     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. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥894.0 billion, 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. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥92.9 billion, 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 the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥92.9 billion and the ¥63.5 billion decrease in rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases.

 

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The following table shows the number of financing contracts by geographic region at the end of the fiscal year 2009 and 2010.

 

     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. Excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥1,020.2 billion, 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.

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 government stimulus packages including the eco-car tax reduction and subsidies, Toyota’s domestic vehicle unit sales increased by 218 thousand vehicles compared to the prior fiscal year mainly within the environmentally-friendly and new vehicle markets, consisting of a 210 thousand vehicles, or 297.6%, increase in Prius sales and a 19 thousand vehicles increase in SAI sales. However, net revenues in Japan decreased reflecting the decrease by 497 thousand vehicles, or 18.4%, in the number of exported vehicles for the overseas markets.

 

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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 )% 
                                  

In North America, 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 by 339 thousand vehicles, or 39.6%, year-on-year primarily consisting of an increase by 57 thousand vehicles, or 35.3%, increase in Corolla sales, 50 thousand vehicles, or 33.9%, in Camry sales, 48 thousand vehicles, or 86.1%, in RAV4 sales, and 11 thousand vehicles, or 30.2%, in sales of the new Sienna. This increase was in spite of having influence by recalls and other safety measures, such as the temporary decrease in retail sales of Toyota brand’s vehicle by 18 thousand vehicles, or 15.8%, in January, 2010 and 9 thousand vehicles, or 8.5%, decrease in February, 2010 in each case compared with the same month in the prior year. However, net revenues decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in vehicle unit sales by 114 thousand vehicles during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year due to a significant decrease in vehicle unit sales by 453 thousand vehicles, or 33.4%, caused by the downturn in the market during the first half of fiscal 2010 and the impact of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates of ¥474.6 billion.

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 retail sales of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicle increased in some European countries such as increases of 9 thousand vehicles, or 8.5%, in Germany and 7 thousand vehicles, or 14.5%, in Spain compared with the prior fiscal year benefiting from various government stimulus packages, net revenues in Europe overall decreased primarily due to the 204 thousand vehicles decrease in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales which resulted from the downturn in the market and the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥260.6 billion.

 

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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 by 74 thousand vehicles, 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 of ¥212.9 billion. Excluding 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 )% 
     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 decreases of Toyota’s vehicle unit sales by 48 thousand vehicles in Central and South America, 10 thousand vehicles in Oceania, and 105 thousand vehicles in Africa 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,      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 )% 
                                  

 

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     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 ¥520.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, the ¥470.0 billion decrease in fixed costs, the ¥178.7 billion decrease in research and development expenses, and the approximately ¥110.0 billion impact of 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 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.

The ¥946.3 billion in cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts was partially offset by ¥97.0 billion net increase in costs related to recalls and other safety measures from fiscal 2009 to fiscal 2010. This net increase includes a ¥105.7 billion increase in costs resulting from a change in the estimation model used to record Toyota’s liability for recalls and other safety measures in fiscal 2010, an ¥89.0 billion increase resulting from the total estimated costs of the four recalls and other safety measures in fiscal 2010 as described below, and a ¥32.3 billion increase in costs related to other recalls and safety measures in fiscal 2010, offset by a decrease of approximately ¥130.0 billion related to customer satisfaction measures with respect to certain Tacoma pick-up trucks in North America recorded in fiscal 2009 also described below.

Of the ¥32.3 billion increase in costs related to other recalls and safety measures taken during fiscal 2010, approximately ¥21.0 billion is attributable to an accrual of additional costs in fiscal 2010 related to customer satisfaction measures with respect to Tacoma pick-up trucks reflecting an update to the repair ratio, based on fiscal 2010 repair experience, and the remainder is the result of an increased number of small-scale recalls and other safety measures.

The following is a description of the four recalls and other safety measures referenced above.

In fiscal 2010, Toyota experienced a significant increase in the number of vehicles subject to recalls and other safety measures. There were over 14,000 thousand vehicles worldwide subject to recalls and other safety measures in fiscal 2010, the majority of which occurred in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2010 relating to the following four recalls and other safety measures.

In November 2009, Toyota announced a safety campaign in North America for certain models of Toyota and Lexus brands’ vehicles related to floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals, and later expanded it to include additional models. The vehicle models involved were Camry, Avalon, Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, ES350, IS250/350, Highlander, Corolla, Venza and Matrix. In addition, in March 2011, Toyota expanded the safety campaign coverage to include additional models to heighten the level of reassurance for customers. The vehicle models involved were LX570, RAV4, and 4Runner. As of the end of March 2011, approximately 58% of the approximately 7,600 thousand vehicles included in the campaign were remedied to address the potential issues.

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. The vehicle models involved were Tundra, Sequoia,

 

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Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Highlander. As of the end of March 2011, approximately 89% of the approximately 2,500 thousand vehicles subject to this recall were remedied to address sticking and slow-to-return accelerator pedals.

Also in January 2010, Toyota announced a recall in Europe and China for certain models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking and slow-to-return accelerator pedals. The vehicle models involved in Europe were Yaris, Verso, Corolla, Auris, Aygo, RAV4, iQ and Avensis. In China, the recall was limited to RAV4. As of the end of March 2011, approximately 89% of the approximately 1,700 thousand vehicles subject to this recall in Europe, and approximately 99% of the approximately 7,500 thousand vehicles subject to this recall in China, were remedied to address sticking and slow-to-return accelerator pedals.

In February 2010, Toyota announced a worldwide recall related to the software program that controls the anti-lock braking system (ABS) in Prius, HS250h, Prius PHV and SAI. As of the end of March 2011, approximately 96% of the approximately 430 thousand units subject to this recall received program updates.

As of the end of March 2011, a total of approximately 12.3 million remedies were announced on vehicles subject to the above four recalls and other safety measures. Total estimated costs associated with the above four recalls and other safety measures amounted to ¥89.0 billion for fiscal 2010. Of this amount, actual payments incurred for fiscal 2010 amounted to ¥32.4 billion yen. Specific types of costs involved include costs for parts, labor and costs related to loaner vehicles.

The net changes in the accrual for the four recalls and other safety measures described above consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended
March 31, 2010
 

Balance at the beginning of year

   ¥ —     

Accrual

     89,000   

Amounts paid

     (32,400
        

Balance at the end of year

   ¥ 56,600   
        

The following is a description of the customer satisfaction measures related to certain Tacoma pick-up trucks in North America referred to above.

In fiscal 2009, Toyota accrued the cost of the customer satisfaction measures related to Tacoma pick-up trucks in North America in order to address the possibility of rust developing on the frame of a portion of older model Tacoma pick-up trucks manufactured in North America between 1995 and 2004, by rendering repair services for a portion of the vehicles and providing warranty extensions of up to 15 years to owners of approximately 820 thousand vehicles, a portion of which may include vehicle buyback. Accordingly, the cost of approximately ¥130.0 billion was recorded in operating costs and expenses in fiscal 2009. The repair ratio for these customer satisfaction measures to date has been relatively low due primarily to the low rate of incidence of rust on the frames of these vehicles which may occur when exposed to severe environmental conditions including accumulation of road salts. This low repair ratio was assumed in the calculation of the accrual.

 

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The net changes in the accrual for the customer satisfaction measures related to Tacoma pick-up trucks in North America described above consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Year ended March 31,  
     2009     2010     2011  

Balance at the beginning of year

   ¥ —        ¥ 57,500      ¥ 50,100   

Accrual

     130,000        21,000        —     

Amounts paid

     (72,500     (28,400     (22,600
                        

Balance at the end of year

   ¥ 57,500      ¥ 50,100      ¥ 27,500   
                        

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.

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 resulted primarily from the ¥738.5 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the ¥520.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, the ¥159.4 billion of decrease in fixed costs and other efforts including the ¥178.7 billion decrease in research and development expenses, and the ¥88.0 billion impact of the decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix, partially offset by the ¥9.0 billion impact of increases in parts sales. The decrease in fixed costs was due mainly to the ¥178.7 billion decline in research and development expenses and the ¥39.1 billion decline in labor costs 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

 

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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. Toyota judges this impact does not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements though it is difficult to quantify the impact from the recalls and other safety measures in residual value losses accurately.

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 0.46% 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 ¥37.3 billion 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.

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 effect of cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts was favorably impacted by the ¥520.0 billion effect of cost reduction efforts, the ¥291.3 billion decrease in fixed costs and other efforts excluding decrease in research and development expenses and the ¥270.0 billion increase in operating income in the financial services business, partially offset by the ¥320.0 billion effects of changes in exchange rates. The cost reduction efforts, decrease in fixed costs and other efforts were also 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.

 

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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 ¥460.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, the ¥230.0 billion 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 and the ¥330.0 billion effects of changes in exchange rates. 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.

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 ¥270.0 billion increase in operating income in the financial services operations including the ¥150.0 billion decrease in the provision for credit losses and net charge-offs and the ¥50.0 billion decrease in the provision for residual value losses of sales finance subsidiaries in the United States, the ¥130.0 billion decrease in fixed costs, the ¥50.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, 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 by 453 thousand vehicles of commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles due to the downturn in the market in the first half of fiscal 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   
        

 

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The decrease in operating loss in Europe was mainly due to the ¥110.0 billion decrease in fixed costs and the ¥10.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts in the automotive operations, the ¥10.0 billion increase in operating income in the financial services business, the ¥4.9 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, and other efforts, partially offset by the ¥60.0 billion decrease 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 by 204 thousand vehicles 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   
        

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 ¥10.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts in the automotive operations segment, and other efforts, partially offset by the ¥16.2 billion impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. The increase in production volume and the increase in vehicle unit sales by 74 thousand vehicles in Asia compared to the prior fiscal year were 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 the ¥45.2 billion 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. During fiscal 2010, the currencies of various countries strengthened against the U.S. dollar rapidly. In such a situation, Toyota records foreign exchange transaction gains from accounts payable and long term U.S. dollar denominated debt of subsidiaries. A main factor contributing to the significantly greater level of impact of foreign exchange on fiscal 2010 results is that Toyota’s Canadian subsidiaries recorded a ¥50.0 billion foreign exchange gain from long term debt payables in U.S. dollar to Toyota compared with the prior fiscal year, as the Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar rapidly during fiscal 2010.

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 ¥139.6 billion impairment losses on certain available-for-sale securities in the prior fiscal year.

 

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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 ¥741.4 billion 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 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 ¥139.6 billion impairment losses on certain 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     —     

 

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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 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 the ¥520.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, the ¥470.0 billion decrease in fixed costs, the ¥23.7 billion impact of increase in parts sales, and other efforts, partially offset by a ¥380.0 billion decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix and the ¥320.0 billion effects of changes in exchange rates.

The decrease in vehicle unit sales and changes in sales mix was due primarily to a decrease in vehicle unit sales by 330 thousand vehicles which resulted from the generally difficult market conditions in the automotive industry during fiscal 2010 compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in fixed costs was due mainly to the ¥178.7 billion decline in research and development expenses and the ¥62.7 billion decline in labor costs, 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 with the prior fiscal 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. Excluding 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 excluding the difference in the Japanese yen value used for translation purposes of ¥93.3 billion resulted primarily from the ¥63.5 billion decrease in rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases.

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 ¥150.0 billion increase in provision for credit losses and net charge-offs in the United States primarily due to the 0.46% rise in the ratio of credit losses as a result of the economic downturn in the prior fiscal year, partially offset by the ¥37.3 billion 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. Toyota judges this impact does not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements though it is difficult to quantify the impact from the recalls and other safety measures in residual value losses accurately.

The decrease in residual value losses is primarily attributable to the recovery in the used vehicle market, as prices of used vehicles moved from a historical low in fiscal 2009 to an unprecedented high in fiscal 2010, partially offset by the impact of increased sales incentives and other factors.

 

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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.

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 October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of Revenue Recognition with Multiple Deliverables. This guidance allows the use of estimated selling price for determining the selling price of deliverables, eliminates the residual method of allocation and expands the disclosures related to a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. This guidance is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In April 2011, FASB issued updated guidance to clarify the accounting for and disclosures about troubled debt restructurings by creditors. This guidance provides the criteria as to whether a loan modification constitutes a troubled debt restructuring and requires additional disclosures about troubled debt restructurings. This guidance is effective for the interim period or the fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and shall be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact 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:

Product Warranties and Recalls and Other Safety Measures

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. 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.

An estimate of warranty claim accrued for each fiscal year is calculated based on the estimate of warranty claim per unit. The estimate of warranty claim per unit is calculated by dividing the actual amounts of warranty claim, net of claim recovery cost received from suppliers, by the number of sales units for the fiscal year.

As the historical recovery amounts received from suppliers is used as a factor in Toyota’s calculation of estimated accrued warranty cost, the estimated accrued warranty cost may change depending on the average recovery amounts received from suppliers in the past. However, Toyota believes that there is not a significant uncertainty of estimated amounts based on historical experience regarding recoveries received from suppliers. Toyota may seek recovery to suppliers over the life of the warranty, and there are no other significant special terms and conditions including cap on amounts that can be recovered.

Toyota accrues for costs of recalls and other safety measures, as well as product warranty cost described above, included as a component of cost of sales, at the time of vehicle sale based on the amount estimated from historical experience with consideration of individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures.

Below are the important factors, judgments and assumptions taken into account for estimating costs of recalls and other safety measures.

Toyota accrues for cost of recalls and other safety measures based on the average repair cost per unit and pattern of payment occurrence in the past at the time of product sale. The average repair cost per unit is calculated based on historical expenses incurred in relation of recalls and other safety measures.

 

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Factors that may bring material uncertainties to the estimated or actual amount include the important changes in the average repair cost for products.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Credit Losses

Natures of estimates and assumptions

Retail receivables 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 and 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 retail receivables 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 by two factors: frequency of occurrence and expected severity of loss. For evaluation purposes, exposures to credit losses are segmented into the two primary categories of “consumer” and “dealer”. Toyota’s “consumer” category consists of smaller balances that are homogenous retail receivables and finance lease receivables. The “dealer” category consists of wholesale and other dealer loan 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 by two factors: frequency of occurrence and expected 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 frequency of occurrence or expected severity of loss mainly in the United States, assuming all other assumptions are held consistent respectively. The table below represents the impact on the allowance for credit losses in Toyota’s financial services operations of the change in frequency of occurrence or expected severity of loss 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, 2011
 

10 percent change in frequency of occurrence or expected severity of loss

   ¥ 6,153   

 

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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 losses on its residual values.

Throughout the life of the lease, management performs periodic evaluations of estimated end-of-term fair 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 fair value of a lease is less than its carrying value at lease end.

To the extent that sales incentives remain an integral part of sales promotion, resale prices of used vehicles and, correspondingly, the fair value of Toyota’s leased vehicles could be subject to downward pressure. The extent of the impact this will have on the end of term residual value depends on the significance of the incentive programs and whether they are sustained over a number of periods. This in turn can impact the projection of future used vehicle values, adversely impacting the expected residual value of the current operating lease portfolio and increasing the provision for residual value losses. However, various other factors impact used vehicle values and the projection of future residual values, including the supply of and demand for used vehicles, interest rates, inflation, the actual or perceived quality, safety and reliability of vehicles, the general economic outlook, new vehicle pricing, projected vehicle return rates and projected loss severity, which may offset this effect. Such factors are highly likely to adversely affect the results of operations for financial services due to significant charges reducing the estimated residual value.

Sensitivity analysis

The following table illustrates the effect of an assumed change in the vehicle return rate and end-of-term market values, which Toyota believes are 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 of the change in vehicle return rate and end-of-term market values as those changes have a significant impact on financial services operations.

 

     Yen in millions  
     Effect on the residual value losses
over the remaining terms
of the operating leases
on and after April 1, 2011
 

1 percent increase in vehicle return rate

   ¥ 1,164   

1 percent increase in end-of-term market values

   ¥ 4,490   

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,

 

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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 3.8% are the results of assumptions used for the various pension plans in calculating Toyota’s consolidated pension costs for fiscal 2011. 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 2011.

Sensitivity analysis

The following table illustrates the effects of assumed changes in weighted-average discount rates 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, 2012
    Effect on PBO
as of March 31, 2011
 

Discount rates

    

0.5% decrease

   ¥ (10,325   ¥ 124,789   

0.5% increase

     9,845        (115,671

Expected rate of return on plan assets

    

0.5% decrease

   ¥ (5,917  

0.5% increase

     5,917     

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 for derivatives is complex and continues to evolve. In addition, there are significant judgments and estimates involved, using information from counterparties or market, in estimating 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.

 

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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 emerging countries, such as China and India, will continue to experience economic growth, and that developed countries, including those in North America and Europe, will continue to see gradual economic recovery in fiscal 2012, Toyota believes the impact and risks arising from increases in the price of crude oil, continuing high unemployment rate in North America and Europe, and other factors must be closely observed. Although Toyota expects the automotive market to expand over the medium- to long-term particularly in emerging countries, the global competition in the automotive market has intensified, as shown in the small and low-price vehicles markets and in the environmentally-friendly vehicles market. For purposes of this outlook discussion, Toyota is assuming an average exchange rate of ¥82 to the U.S. dollar and ¥115 to the euro. With the foregoing external factors in mind, Toyota expects that net revenues for fiscal 2012 will decrease compared with fiscal 2011 as a result of a decrease in vehicle unit sales and the assumed exchange rate of a stronger Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar in fiscal 2012 compared with the prior fiscal year. With respect to operating income, factors increasing operating income include cost reduction efforts. 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 2012 compared with the prior fiscal year as well as decreases in vehicle unit sales, which exceed the factors increasing operating income. As a result, Toyota expects that operating income will decrease in fiscal 2012 compared with fiscal 2011. Also, Toyota expects income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation will decrease in fiscal 2012. 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. See “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Overview — Currency Fluctuations” for further discussion. See “Information on the Company — Business Overview” for a more detailed information of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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. 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

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In fiscal 2012, Toyota expects to sufficiently fund its capital expenditures and research and development activities 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 2009, 2010 and 2011, 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.

Repurchasing of its own shares occurred at an approximate total cost of ¥73 billion for fiscal 2009. Toyota refrained from repurchasing of its own shares for fiscal 2010 and 2011. Toyota has decided, for the time being, to refrain from repurchasing its own shares, in order to prioritize retention of cash reserves given the continued uncertainties surrounding future global economy.

Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,024.0 billion for fiscal 2011, compared with ¥2,558.5 billion for the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities resulted from an increase in cash payment to suppliers attributable to the increase in cost of products sold in the automotive operations, and cash payments for income taxes, partially offset by an increase in cash collection received from sale of products due to an increase in net revenue for the automotive operations.

Net cash used in investing activities was ¥2,116.3 billion for fiscal 2011, compared with ¥2,850.1 billion for the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities resulted from an increase in sales and maturity of marketable securities and security investments, partially offset by an increase in purchases of marketable securities and security investments.

Net cash provided by or used in financing activities was a ¥434.3 billion increase for fiscal 2011, compared with ¥277.9 billion decrease for the prior fiscal year. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities resulted from an increase in short-term borrowings and decrease in repayment of long-term debt.

Total capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases, were ¥629.3 billion during fiscal 2011, an increase of 4.1% over the ¥604.5 billion in total capital expenditures during the prior fiscal year. The increase in capital expenditures resulted from an increase of investments in North America and Asia.

Total capital expenditures for vehicles and equipment on operating leases were ¥1,061.8 billion during fiscal 2011, an increase of 27.5% over the ¥833.0 billion in expenditures from the prior fiscal year. The increase in expenditures for vehicles and equipment on operating leases resulted from an increase 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 ¥720.0 billion during fiscal 2012.

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 2012. 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”.

 

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Cash and cash equivalents were ¥2,080.7 billion as of March 31, 2011. Most of Toyota’s cash and cash equivalents are held in Japanese yen and in U.S. dollars. In addition, time deposits were ¥203.9 billion and marketable securities were ¥1,225.4 billion as of March 31, 2011.

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 2011 by ¥665.0 billion, or 12.6%, to ¥5,963.2 billion.

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥437.0 billion, or 23.2%, to ¥1,449.2 billion. This decrease was due to the decrease in the volume of sales in the second half of fiscal 2011.

Inventories decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥118.1 billion, or 8.3%, to ¥1,304.2 billion.

Total finance receivables, net decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥146.6 billion, or 1.5%, to ¥9,693.5 billion. The decrease in finance receivables, net is due to fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates. As of March 31, 2011, finance receivables were geographically distributed as follows: in North America 59.0%, in Japan 12.7%, in Europe 10.4%, in Asia 5.8% and in Other 12.1%.

Marketable securities and other securities investments, including those included in current assets, increased during fiscal 2011 by ¥747.1 billion, or 18.5%, reflecting purchase of marketable securities and security investments, and an increase in the fair values of common stocks.

Property, plant and equipment decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥401.8 billion, or 6.0%, primarily reflecting the impacts of depreciation charges during the year and fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, partially offset by the capital expenditures.

Accounts and notes payable decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥453.4 billion, or 23.2%. This decrease was due to the decrease in production volume in the second half of fiscal 2011.

Accrued expenses increased during fiscal 2011 by ¥37.4 billion, or 2.1%, reflecting the increase in expenses related to the recalls and other safety measures.

Income taxes payable decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥40.6 billion, or 26.5%, as a result of a decrease of income taxes payable at overseas subsidiaries.

Toyota’s total borrowings decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥112.4 billion, or 0.9%. Toyota’s short-term borrowings consist of loans with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.57% and commercial paper with a weighted-average interest rate of 0.67%. Short-term borrowings decreased during fiscal 2011 by ¥100.6 billion, or 3.1%, to ¥3,179.0 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 29.00%, and maturity dates ranging from 2011 to 2050. The current portion of long-term debt increased during fiscal 2011 by ¥554.5 billion, or 25.0%, to ¥2,772.8 billion and the non-current portion decreased by ¥566.2 billion, or 8.1%, to ¥6,449.2 billion. The decrease in total borrowings resulted from the decrease in medium-term notes and short-term borrowings, partially offset by increase in long-term borrowings. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 31% of long-term debt was denominated in Japanese yen, 24% in U.S. dollars, 12% in the euros and 33% in other currencies. Toyota hedges interest rate risk exposure of fixed-rate borrowings by entering into interest rate swaps. There are no material seasonal variations in Toyota’s borrowings requirements.

As of March 31, 2011, Toyota’s total interest bearing debt was 120.0% of Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity, compared with 120.8% as of March 31, 2010.

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, 2011. However, Moody’s

 

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Investors Services has announced that it is considering the reduction of Toyota’s long-term debt rating. 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 2011 by ¥1.9 billion, or 0.3%, to ¥545.7 billion. The unfunded pension liabilities relate 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 settled on the retirement date of each covered employee. The unfunded pension liabilities decreased in fiscal 2011 compared with the prior fiscal year due to changes of pension plans in subsidiaries. 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 financial services 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 believes that its long-term success depends on its ability to secure a leadership position with respect to vehicle research and development.

Toyota’s research and development expenditures were approximately ¥730 billion in fiscal 2011, ¥725 billion in fiscal 2010 and ¥904 billion in fiscal 2009.

For this reason, Toyota is promoting next generation environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and safe vehicle technology in its research and development. Toyota is making efforts to produce environmentally friendly vehicles, with efforts focused in the following fields:

 

   

further improvements in hybrid technologies (functions, costs, etc.) and subsequent environmental contributions;

 

   

improvement in gasoline engine fuel economy and improvement of technology in connection with more stringent emissions standards;

 

   

promoting improvements in clean diesel engine functioning and fuel economy;

 

   

development of electric vehicles, fuel-electric vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles; and

 

   

development of technology designed to promote driving and vehicle safety.

Toyota’s belief is that the environment is one of the most important issues. Toyota is aiming to lower the volume of carbon dioxide emissions at all stages of operations, including development, production, logistics, usage, disposal and recycling of vehicles, as well as the reduction of environmental burdens. Toyota also utilizes various energy resources as a substitute to oil, and focuses on the practical realization and development of a plug-in hybrid vehicle which can be charged from domestic power supplies, mass-produced electric vehicles, the

 

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development of next-generation batteries, the development of alternative fuels such as biofuel, and fuel-battery vehicles. Toyota maintains its leadership position in environmental technology, and is responding to environmental issues, the representative example being the Prius, the hybrid car introduced to the Japanese market in 1997.

In May 2010, Toyota invested in Tesla Motors (Tesla) in the amount of $50 million as part of a basic agreement with Tesla to implement a joint venture related to the development, technology, and production systems of electric vehicles and their components. Toyota unveiled its electric vehicle concept model (RAV4EV) co-developed with Tesla at the November 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota aims to have the vehicle reach U.S. markets in 2012, and will continue its vehicle development efforts with the U.S. as its focus.

In April 2008 in North America, Toyota established the Toyota Research Institute of North America (hereafter, “TRI-NA”) as a new department specializing in cutting-edge research as part of the Toyota Technical Center research facility. Up to this point, TRI-NA has accelerated cutting-edge research in addition to adding the new ‘traffic society’ research theme, and has enriched advanced research activities in North America while cooperating with universities and research institutions.

Toyota’s research and development activities focus on the environment, vehicle safety, information technology and product development.

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. Furthermore, the third-generation Prius was introduced in 2009, and broke the record for sales by vehicle type which was previously held by the Corolla. In addition, Toyota’s cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles exceeded 3 million units, which contributed approximately 18 million ton reduction of CO2 emissions. 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. By 2015, Toyota plans to introduce sedan-type fuel battery vehicles at reasonable prices for customers in four major metropolitan areas where infrastructure construction is expected in Japan. To control increases in oil prices and reduce the consumption of oil, the proliferation of fuel alternatives to oil such as biofuel and natural gas is expanding in some countries. Toyota works towards the ongoing formation of a mobility society and not only actively researches the development and introduction to the market of natural gas vehicles and flex-fuel vehicles (FFV) that are compatible with ethanol fuel, but is also conducting research and development into other practical uses of oil alternatives and biofuels, such as research into fuels that will not compete with food production, and into genetically modified organism (GMO) technology in order to process sugarcane more efficiently.

 

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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.

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.

In addition, Toyota established the Collaborative Safety Research Center aimed at reducing the number of traffic accident related deaths through cooperation with various hospitals and universities in North America. Toyota is greatly fortifying its efforts toward product safety and quality, and this research center is part of these efforts. Established within the same research center is the Toyota Technical Center (TTC), which is the research and development center of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. At the TTC, Toyota’s technicians based in Japan also take part in planning, and perform research focused on reducing the risk of distracted or impaired driving behaviors, as well as the protection of vulnerable demographics such as young children and the elderly. Toyota is also promoting the spread of safe vehicle technologies, and is implementing analyses of traffic accident and driver behavior data. Toyota is planning to invest in the amount of 50 million dollars over the next 5 years.

In order to promote further streamlining of the global external decision-making process with respect to the development of vehicle safety technologies, Toyota appointed a Chief Safety Technology Officer (CSTO) on April 1, 2011, who will execute a general integration of safety technology within Toyota’s technology department.

 

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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.

Toyota carefully analyzes patents and the need for patents in each area of research to formulate more effective research and development strategies. Toyota identifies research and development projects in which it should acquire patents, and files relevant applications as necessary to help build a strong global patent portfolio.

In addition, Toyota wishes to contribute to sustainable mobility by promoting the spread of technologies with environmental and safety benefits. This is why Toyota takes an open stance to patent licensing, and grants licenses when appropriate terms are met. For example, in March 2004, Toyota and Ford Motor Company entered into licensing agreements for patents related to hybrid systems and emissions purification. In addition, in March 2010, Toyota and Mazda Motor Corporation entered into a license agreement regarding the supply of hybrid system technology.

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 special purpose entities for its financial services operations. Toyota is considered the primary beneficiary of these special purpose entities and therefore consolidates them. Toyota has not entered into any off-balance sheet securitization transactions during fiscal 2011.

Lending Commitments

Credit Facilities with Credit Card Holders

Toyota’s financial services operations issue 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 made to customers through these facilities 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 ¥261.7 billion as of March 31, 2011.

Credit Facilities with Dealers

Toyota’s financial services operations maintain 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

 

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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 operations also provide 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 ¥1,590.6 billion as of March 31, 2011.

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, 2011, 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, 2011 is ¥1,662.2 billion. Liabilities for these guarantees of ¥20.4 billion have been provided as of March 31, 2011. 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.

The following tables summarize Toyota’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2011.

 

     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

   ¥ 1,140,066       ¥ 1,140,066       ¥ —         ¥ —         ¥ —     

Commercial paper

     2,038,943         2,038,943         —           —           —     

Long-term debt* (note 13)

     9,200,130         2,768,544         3,368,754         1,995,139         1,067,693   

Capital lease obligations (note 13)

     21,917         4,283         4,751         2,977         9,906   

Non-cancelable operating lease obligations (note 22)

     44,179         9,198         13,126         8,709         13,146   

Commitments for the purchase of property, plant and other assets (note 23)

     83,506         37,304         25,513         6,262         14,427   
                                            

Total

   ¥ 12,528,741       ¥ 5,998,338       ¥ 3,412,144       ¥ 2,013,087       ¥ 1,105,172   
                                            

 

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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 ¥97,231 million to its pension plans in fiscal 2012.

 

     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

   ¥ 1,662,225       ¥ 469,543       ¥ 744,991       ¥ 316,508       ¥ 131,183   
                                            

Total Commercial Commitments

   ¥ 1,662,225       ¥ 469,543       ¥ 744,991       ¥ 316,508       ¥ 131,183   
                                            

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 March 2011, Toyota unveiled its “Toyota Global Vision”. In order to realize the Global Vision, Toyota implemented a new management organization highlighted by a more streamlined board of directors and a reduced number of layers in the executive decision-making structure. Specifically, in order to increase the speed of management decision-making, Toyota has greatly reduced the number of directors, and the current three-tier executive system with executive vice presidents, chief officers, and officers responsible for group affairs will be streamlined to two tiers, with executive vice presidents and chief officers. As a result, Toyota believes that this will facilitate the information from the chief officers who are closely familiar with the operations on-ground to management to be communicated more quickly. Toyota believes this will more clearly define the respective roles of the directors, who determine what Toyota will do as a global corporation, and the chief officers, who are in charge of Toyota’s daily operations and who will determine how Toyota will implement it. Previously, chief officers were appointed among the senior managing directors, and now they are appointed in a more flexible manner among the senior managing officers or managing officers. Furthermore, the regional chief officer under the executive vice president in charge of each region will mainly carry out operations on-ground, and will work towards connecting the needs of customers around the world and Toyota’s development and production, sales, and other functions. Toyota believes it is crucial for it to be led by directors and senior management who deeply understand, and can effectively implement, Toyota’s strengths — the monozukuri spirit of conscientious manufacturing and the genchi genbutsu principle of placing emphasis on on-site operations with a go-and-see attitude for continued improvement and problem solving. Toyota has seven corporate auditors, four of whom are outside corporate auditors.

 

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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 Managing Director of TMC

1994 Retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. President

1996 Senior Managing Director of TMC

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

Director of Toyota Industries Corporation

     40,705   

Akio Toyoda

(May 3, 1956)

  

President,

Member of the Board

  

1984 Joined TMC

2000 Director of TMC

2002 Managing Director of TMC

2003 Senior Managing 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

2001 Managing Director of TMC

2003 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director of JTEKT Corporation

Chairman of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd

Director of Toyota Boshoku Corporation

     32,264   

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares
 

Yukitoshi Funo

(February 1, 1947)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1970 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2000 Director of TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2003 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. President

2004 Director of TMC

2005 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2005 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Chairman

2006 Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Chairman

2007 Retired from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Chairman

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

2009 Retired from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Chairman

 

(important concurrent duties)

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

Chairman of Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte., Ltd.

     34,248   

Atsushi Niimi

(July 30, 1947)

  

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board

  

1971 Joined TMC

2000 Director of TMC

2002 Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. President

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2004 Director of TMC

2005 Retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. President

2005 Senior Managing 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

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2004 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Europe NV/SA President

2005 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2005 Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Toyota Motor Marketing Europe NV/SA and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Europe NV/SA merged under the name Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

2005 Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA President

2006 Retired from Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA President

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director of KDDI CORPORATION

Corporate Auditor of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

     14,210   

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares
 

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

     30,200   

Nobuyori Kodaira

(March 18, 1949)

  

Director,

Member of the Board

  

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

2011 Director of TMC

     6,000   

Mamoru Furuhashi

(January 3, 1950)

  

Director,

Member of the Board

  

1973 Joined TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2011 Director of TMC

     28,105   

Takahiko Ijichi

(July 15, 1952)

  

Director,

Member of the Board

  

1976 Joined TMC

2004 Managing Officer of TMC

2008 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2011 Director of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Corporate Auditor of HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

     18,000   

Yasumori Ihara

(November 17, 1951)

  

Director,

Member of the Board

  

1975 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2004 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Toyota Transportation Co., Ltd. President

2007 Advisor of TMC

2008 Retired from Advisor of TMC

2009 Retired from Toyota Transportation Co., Ltd. President

2009 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2011 Director of TMC

     10,000   

Yoichiro Ichimaru

(October 10, 1948)

  

Full-time Corporate Auditor

  

1971 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2001 Director of TMC

2003 Managing Officer of TMC

2005 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2009 Executive Vice President of TMC

2011 Corporate Auditor of TMC

     25,568   

Masaki Nakatsugawa

(January 29, 1953)

  

Full-time Corporate Auditor

  

1976 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2002 Dispatched to Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

2004 General Manager for Accounting Div. of TMC

2006 Corporate Auditor of TMC

     5,800   

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares
 

Masahiro Kato

(September 17, 1952)

  

Full-time Corporate Auditor

  

1975 Joined TMC

2009 Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. President

2009 Managing Officer of TMC

2011 Retired from Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. President

2011 Corporate Auditor of TMC

     2,600   

Yoichi Morishita

(June 23, 1934)

  

Outside Corporate Auditor

  

1957 Joined Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

1987 Director of the same

1989 Managing Director of the same

1990 Senior Managing Director of the same

1992 Executive Vice President of the same

1993 President of the same

2000 Chairman of the same

2006 Outside Corporate Auditor of TMC

2006 Executive Advisor of Matsushita Electric Industrical Co., Ltd.

2008 Name of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. was changed to Panasonic Corporation

2008 Executive Advisor of Panasonic Corporation

 

(important concurrent duties)

Executive Advisor of Panasonic Corporation

Outside Corporate Auditor of The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

     —     

Akishige Okada

(April 9, 1938)

  

Outside Corporate Auditor

  

1963 Joined Mitsui Bank, Ltd

1991 Director of Mitsui Taiyo Kobe Bank, Ltd.

1995 Managing Director of Sakura Bank, Ltd.

1996 Senior Managing Director of the same

1997 President of the same

2001 Chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

2002 Chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (concurrent)

2005 Retired from Chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

2005 Advisor of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

2006 Outside Corporate Auditor of TMC

2010 Honorary Advisor of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

 

(important concurrent duties)

Honorary Advisor of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Outside Corporate Auditor of Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

Outside Director of DAICEL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.

     —     

 

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Name

(Date of birth)

  

Position

  

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

   Number of
Shares
 

Kunihiro Matsuo

(September 13, 1942)

  

Outside Corporate Auditor

  

2004 Supreme Public Prosecutors Office Prosecutor-General

2006 Retired from Supreme Public Prosecutors Office Prosecutor-General

2006 Registered as Attorney

2007 Outside Corporate Auditor of TMC

 

(important concurrent duties)

Outside Director of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

Outside Corporate Auditor of MITSUI & CO., LTD.

Outside Corporate Auditor of KOMATSU LTD.

Corporate Auditor of BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

     —     

Yoko Wake

(November 18, 1947)

  

Outside Corporate Auditor

  

1970 Joined the Fuji Bank, Limited

1973 Retired from the same

1977 Instructor of Faculty of Business and Commerce of Keio University

1982 Associate Professor of the same

1993 Professor of the same

2011 Outside 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 2011 was approximately ¥1,774 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’s Annual Securities Report filed with the Kanto Local Bureau of Finance on June 24, 2011, contained the following information concerning compensation in fiscal 2011 on a consolidated basis for directors and auditors whose total compensation exceeded ¥100 million during such period:

- Fujio Cho, Director: ¥151 million (¥97 million in base compensation, ¥26 million in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

- Katsuaki Watanabe, Director: ¥122 million (¥75 million in base compensation, ¥19 million in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

- Kazuo Okamoto, Director: ¥122 million (¥75 million in base compensation, ¥19 million in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

- Akio Toyoda, Director: ¥136 million (¥84 million in base compensation, ¥24 million in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

 

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- Takeshi Uchiyamada, Director: ¥104 million (¥61 million in base compensation, ¥14 million in bonus, and ¥27 million in stock options)

- Yoshimi Inaba, Director: ¥126 million (¥101 million in base compensation, ¥0 in bonus, and ¥24 million in stock options)

The amounts above were recorded as expenses in fiscal 2011. 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 20 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 appoint one Chairman of the Board and one President, as well as one or more Vice Chairmen of the Board and Executive Vice Presidents. 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.

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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 317,716 at March 31, 2011, 320,590 at March 31, 2010 and 320,808 at March 31, 2009. The following tables set forth a breakdown of persons employed by business segment and by geographic location at March 31, 2011.

 

Segment

   Number of
Employees
    

Location

   Number of
Employees
 

Automotive

     278,041       Japan      197,168   

Financial services

     8,259       North America      36,275   

All other

     26,848       Europe      19,069   

Unallocated

     4,568       Asia      43,269   
      Other*      21,935   
                    

Total company

     317,716       Total company      317,716   
                    
     

 

* “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 66,396 during fiscal 2011.

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 2011, 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 enacted stock option plans every year from 2005 until 2010. Toyota will not enact any such plan in 2011. The plans for which stock options or stock acquisition rights are currently exercisable or will become

 

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exercisable in the future were approved by Toyota’s shareholders in June of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. 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 issued 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 2005 plan, 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 may be 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. The 2005 plan 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 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 plans, 100 shares will be issued or delivered upon the exercise of each stock acquisition right. The options are granted as of early August of each year for each plan.

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, 2011:

 

     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)  

¥3,183 – 6,000

     10,508,800       ¥  4,030       $ 48         5.63         4,069,800       ¥  4,611       $ 55   

¥6,001 – 7,278

     5,278,000       ¥ 6,754       $ 81         3.87         5,278,000       ¥ 6,754       $ 81   

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, 2011, the employee stock ownership association held 16,735,983 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, 2011, 3,447,997,492 shares of Toyota’s common stock were issued, out of which, 312,298,805 shares were treasury stock and 3,135,698,687 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

     215,640         6.25   

On December 1, 2010, Toyota Industries Corporation filed a report with the Tokai Local Finance Bureau indicating that it increased its ownership in Toyota from 5.00% to 6.02%.

According to The Bank of New York Mellon, depositary for Toyota’s ADSs, as of March 31, 2011, 85,866,758 shares of Toyota’s common stock were held in the form of ADRs and there were 2,302 ADR holders of record in the United States. According to Toyota’s register of shareholders, as of March 31, 2011, there were 652,568 holders of common stock of record worldwide. As of March 31, 2011, there were 233 record holders of Toyota’s common stock with addresses in the United States, whose shareholdings represented approximately 12.6% 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

 

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these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥3,655.1 billion in fiscal 2011. 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 ¥1,612.3 billion in fiscal 2011. 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 ¥204.4 billion as of March 31, 2011. Toyota had outstanding trade accounts and other payables to these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥352.5 billion as of March 31, 2011.

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, 2011, an aggregate amount of ¥11.9 billion in loans was outstanding to its equity-method affiliates. As of March 31, 2011, an aggregate amount of ¥27.8 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, 2011, the largest loan outstanding to any such equity-method affiliate was a loan of ¥9.6 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 — Dividend Information”.

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,

                           

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   

2011

     3,955         2,800         93.90         67.56   

Financial Quarter Ended:

           

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   

June 30, 2010

     3,830         3,030         81.65         68.05   

September 30, 2010

     3,280         2,806         74.67         67.56   

December 31, 2010

     3,340         2,800         79.81         69.33   

March 31, 2011

     3,955         2,830         93.90         77.36   

Month Ended:

           

December 31, 2010

     3,335         3,200         79.81         76.84   

January 31, 2011

     3,595         3,240         86.10         78.70   

February 28, 2011

     3,955         3,345         93.74         82.34   

March 31, 2011

     3,865         2,830         93.90         77.36   

April 30, 2011

     3,380         3,095         81.00         75.85   

May 31, 2011

     3,425         3,165         84.00         78.62   

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.

 

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9.D SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

Not applicable.

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, 2011 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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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Dividends

Dividends — General

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 dividends 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, 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. 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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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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 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

 

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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.

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”.

 

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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.

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.

 

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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.

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,

 

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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.

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. The following information regarding taxation in Japan is based on interpretation as of June 20, 2011 of Japan’s tax authorities regarding the same. Tax laws

 

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and treaties and their interpretations may change (including with retroactive effect). Toyota will not revise this summary on the basis of any such change occurring after the date of this annual report.

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.)

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.

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income tax or corporation tax under Japanese law. Eligible U.S. Holders are not subject to Japanese income or corporation tax with respect to such gains under the Treaty so long as filings required under Japanese law are made.

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

Subject to the passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) rules discussed below, the gross amount of any distribution made by Toyota in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs (without reduction for Japanese withholding taxes) will constitute a taxable dividend to the extent paid out of current or accumulated earnings 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 Toyota 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, 2013 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.

 

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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.

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, 2011, 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

 

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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 Internal Revenue Service (“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”).

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.

 

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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, certain U.S. Holders who are individuals that hold certain foreign financial assets (which may include shares of common stock or ADSs) are required 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.

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

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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.

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 ¥148.9 billion and ¥107.6 billion at March 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively. Based on Toyota’s overall currency exposure (including derivative positions), the risk during fiscal 2011 to pre-tax cash flow from currency movements was on average ¥96.5 billion, with a high of ¥107.6 billion and a low of ¥88.2 billion.

The VAR was estimated by using a Monte Carlo Simulation Method and assumed a 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 ¥67.8 billion as of March 31, 2010 and ¥139.6 billion as of March 31, 2011.

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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 ¥852.7 billion as of March 31, 2010 and ¥960.2 billion as of March 31, 2011. The potential change in the fair value of these investments, assuming a 10% change in prices, would be approximately ¥85.3 billion as of March 31, 2010 and ¥96.0 billion as of March 31, 2011.

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

12.A DEBT SECURITIES

Not applicable.

12.B WARRANTS AND RIGHTS

Not applicable.

12.C OTHER SECURITIES

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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 ADS 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 shares are deposited or withdrawn

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 2011

For fiscal 2011, the Depositary 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 includes 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 the continuing listing fees as well as investor relations expenses and/or any other program related expenses. 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 2011. 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, 2011.

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, 2011, 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 2011 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 2010 and fiscal 2011.

 

     Yen in millions  
     2010      2011  

Audit Fees(1)

     3,072         3,332   

Audit-related Fees(2)

     83         54   

Tax Fees(3)

     487         490   

All Other Fees(4)

     174         231   

Total

     3,816         4,107   

 

(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; and 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; and financial statement audits of employee benefit plans.

 

(3) Tax Fees include fees billed for tax compliance services, including 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; and 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. 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

 

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which the total fee amount exceeds the amount affirmed 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 2011:

 

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, 2010 – April 30, 2010

     2,279         3,715.53         —           —     

May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010

     1,233         3,579.89         —           —     

June 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010

     1,260         3,271.44         —           —     

July 1, 2010 – July 31, 2010

     2,901         3,105.96         —           —     

August 1, 2010 – August 31, 2010

     203,035         2,976.38         —           —     

September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010

     101,898         2,901.20         —           —     

October 1, 2010 – October 31, 2010

     2,797         2,925.56         —           —     

November 1, 2010 – November 30, 2010

     8,331,694         3,244.00         —           —     

December 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

     1,340,552         3,264.75         —           —     

January 1, 2011 – January 31, 2011

     16,381         3,379.84         —           —     

February 1, 2011 – February 28, 2011

     5,185,557         3,859.45         —           —     

March 1, 2011 – March 31, 2011

     5,086         3,626.34         —           —     
                                   

Total

     15,194,673         —           —           —     
                                   

 

(1) A portion of the above 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. 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 2011.

 

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ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

Not applicable.

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, does not have certain committees that are required of U.S. listed companies subject to the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, 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.

 

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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.

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 legal entity, a member of such entity 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 to maintain a code of business conduct and ethics as part of its “internal control system”, or “naibu-tosei”, pursuant to the Corporation Act, in order to ensure its employees’ comply with laws, regulations and the articles of incorporation, etc. Toyota additionally 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, 2010 and 2011

     F - 3   

Consolidated statements of income for the years ended
March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011

     F - 5   

Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity for the years ended
March  31, 2009, 2010 and 2011

     F - 6   

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended
March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011

     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, 2010 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2011 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, 2011, 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 24, 2011

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 1,865,746      ¥ 2,080,709      $ 25,024   

Time deposits

     392,724        203,874        2,452   

Marketable securities

     1,793,165        1,225,435        14,738   

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of ¥13,735 million in 2010 and ¥11,856 million ($143 million) in 2011

     1,886,273        1,449,151        17,428   

Finance receivables, net

     4,209,496        4,136,805        49,751   

Other receivables

     360,379        306,201        3,682   

Inventories

     1,422,373        1,304,242        15,685   

Deferred income taxes

     632,164        605,884        7,287   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     511,284        517,454        6,223   
                        

Total current assets

     13,073,604        11,829,755        142,270   
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

     5,630,680        5,556,746        66,828   
                        

Investments and other assets

      

Marketable securities and other securities investments

     2,256,279        3,571,187        42,949   

Affiliated companies

     1,879,320        1,827,331        21,976   

Employees receivables

     67,506        62,158        748   

Other

     730,997        661,829        7,959   
                        

Total investments and other assets

     4,934,102        6,122,505        73,632   
                        

Property, plant and equipment

      

Land

     1,261,349        1,237,620        14,884   

Buildings

     3,693,972        3,635,605        43,724   

Machinery and equipment

     9,298,967        8,947,350        107,605   

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases

     2,613,248        2,491,946        29,969   

Construction in progress

     226,212        298,828        3,594   
                        

Total property, plant and equipment, at cost

     17,093,748        16,611,349        199,776   

Less - Accumulated depreciation

     (10,382,847     (10,302,189     (123,899
                        

Total property, plant and equipment, net

     6,710,901        6,309,160        75,877   
                        

Total assets

   ¥ 30,349,287      ¥ 29,818,166      $ 358,607   
                        

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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   ¥ 3,279,673      ¥ 3,179,009      $ 38,232   

Current portion of long-term debt

     2,218,324        2,772,827        33,347   

Accounts payable

     1,956,505        1,503,072        18,077   

Other payables

     572,450        579,326        6,967   

Accrued expenses

     1,735,930        1,773,233        21,326   

Income taxes payable

     153,387        112,801        1,357   

Other current liabilities

     769,945        870,722        10,472   
                        

Total current liabilities

     10,686,214        10,790,990        129,778   
                        

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

     7,015,409        6,449,220        77,561   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     678,677        668,022        8,034   

Deferred income taxes

     813,221        810,127        9,743   

Other long-term liabilities

     225,323        179,783        2,162   
                        

Total long-term liabilities

     8,732,630        8,107,152        97,500   
                        

Shareholders’ equity

      

Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock, no par value,

authorized: 10,000,000,000 shares in 2010 and 2011;

issued: 3,447,997,492 shares in 2010 and 2011

     397,050        397,050        4,775   

Additional paid-in capital

     501,331        505,760        6,083   

Retained earnings

     11,568,602        11,835,665        142,341   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (846,835     (1,144,721     (13,767

Treasury stock, at cost, 312,002,149 shares in 2010 and 312,298,805 shares in 2011

     (1,260,425     (1,261,383     (15,170
                        

Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

     10,359,723        10,332,371        124,262   
                        

Noncontrolling interest

     570,720        587,653        7,067   
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     10,930,443        10,920,024        131,329   
                        

Commitments and contingencies

      

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 30,349,287      ¥ 29,818,166      $ 358,607   
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Net revenues

        

Sales of products

   ¥ 19,173,720      ¥ 17,724,729      ¥ 17,820,520      $ 214,318   

Financing operations

     1,355,850        1,226,244        1,173,168        14,109   
                                

Total net revenues

     20,529,570        18,950,973        18,993,688        228,427   
                                

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of products sold

     17,468,416        15,971,496        15,985,783        192,252   

Cost of financing operations

     987,384        712,301        629,543        7,571   

Selling, general and administrative

     2,534,781        2,119,660        1,910,083        22,972   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     20,990,581        18,803,457        18,525,409        222,795   
                                

Operating income (loss)

     (461,011     147,516        468,279        5,632   
                                

Other income (expense)

        

Interest and dividend income

     138,467        78,224        90,771        1,092   

Interest expense

     (46,882     (33,409     (29,318     (353

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     (1,815     68,251        14,305        172   

Other income (loss), net

     (189,140     30,886        19,253        231   
                                

Total other income (expense)

     (99,370     143,952        95,011        1,142   
                                

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

     (560,381     291,468        563,290        6,774   
                                

Provision for income taxes

     (56,442     92,664        312,821        3,762   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     42,724        45,408        215,016        2,586   
                                

Net income (loss)

     (461,215     244,212        465,485        5,598   
                                

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests

     24,278        (34,756     (57,302     (689
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   ¥ (436,937   ¥ 209,456      ¥ 408,183      $ 4,909   
                                
     Yen     U.S. dollars  

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

        

- Basic

   ¥ (139.13   ¥ 66.79      ¥ 130.17      $ 1.57   
                                

- Diluted

   ¥ (139.13   ¥ 66.79      ¥ 130.16      $ 1.57   
                                

Cash dividends per share

   ¥ 100.00      ¥ 45.00      ¥ 50.00      $ 0.60   
                                

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, 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   
                                                               

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   
                                                               

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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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, 2010

  ¥ 397,050      ¥ 501,331      ¥ 11,568,602      ¥ (846,835   ¥ (1,260,425   ¥ 10,359,723      ¥ 570,720      ¥ 10,930,443   
                                                               

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

      2,310              2,310        5,183        7,493   

Issuance during the year

      2,119              2,119          2,119   

Comprehensive income

               

Net income

        408,183            408,183        57,302        465,485   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          (287,613       (287,613     (11,965     (299,578

Unrealized losses on securities, net of reclassification adjustments

          (26,058       (26,058     (1,599     (27,657

Pension liability adjustments

          15,785          15,785        (4,331     11,454   
                                 

Total comprehensive income

              110,297        39,407        149,704   
                                 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders

        (141,120         (141,120       (141,120

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (27,657     (27,657

Purchase and reissuance of common stock

            (958     (958       (958
                                                               

Balances at March 31, 2011

  ¥ 397,050      ¥ 505,760      ¥ 11,835,665      ¥ (1,144,721   ¥ (1,261,383   ¥ 10,332,371      ¥ 587,653      ¥ 10,920,024   
                                                               
    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, 2010

  $ 4,775      $ 6,029      $ 139,129      $ (10,184   $ (15,158   $ 124,591      $ 6,864      $ 131,455   
                                                               

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

      28              28        62        90   

Issuance during the year

      26              26          26   

Comprehensive income

               

Net income

        4,909            4,909        689        5,598   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          (3,459       (3,459     (144     (3,603

Unrealized losses on securities, net of reclassification adjustments

          (314       (314     (19     (333

Pension liability adjustments

          190          190        (52     138   
                                 

Total comprehensive income

              1,326        474        1,800   
                                 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders

        (1,697         (1,697       (1,697

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (333     (333

Purchase and reissuance of common stock

            (12     (12       (12
                                                               

Balances at March 31, 2011

  $ 4,775      $ 6,083      $ 142,341      $ (13,767   $ (15,170   $ 124,262      $ 7,067      $ 131,329   
                                                               

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,
 
    2009     2010     2011     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Net income (loss)

  ¥ (461,215   ¥ 244,212      ¥ 465,485      $ 5,598   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

       

Depreciation

    1,495,170        1,414,569        1,175,573        14,138   

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    257,433        100,775        4,140        50   

Pension and severance costs, less payments

    (20,958     1,254        (23,414     (282

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

    68,682        46,937        36,214        436   

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

    220,920        2,486        7,915        95   

Deferred income taxes

    (194,990     25,537        85,710        1,031   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

    (42,724     (45,408     (215,016     (2,586

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

       

(Increase) decrease in accounts and notes receivable

    791,481        (576,711     421,423        5,068   

Decrease in inventories

    192,379        56,059        51,808        623   

Decrease in other current assets

    9,923        97,494        38,307        461   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

    (837,402     649,214        (406,210     (4,885

Increase (decrease) in accrued income taxes

    (251,868     102,207        (40,629     (489

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

    (41,819     213,341        239,319        2,878   

Other

    291,893        226,564        183,384        2,206   
                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,476,905        2,558,530        2,024,009        24,342   
                               

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Additions to finance receivables

    (8,612,111     (7,806,201     (8,438,785     (101,488

Collection of finance receivables

    8,143,804        7,509,578        7,934,364        95,422   

Proceeds from sales of finance receivables

    11,290        8,390        69,576        837   

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    (1,364,582     (604,536     (629,326     (7,569

Additions to equipment leased to others

    (960,315     (833,065     (1,061,865     (12,770

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    47,386        52,473        51,342        618   

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

    528,749        465,092        486,695        5,853   

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

    (636,030     (2,412,182     (4,421,807     (53,179

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities and security investments

    800,422        77,025        189,037        2,273   

Proceeds upon maturity of marketable securities and security investments

    675,455        1,031,716        3,527,119        42,419   

Payment for additional investments in affiliated companies, net of cash acquired

    (45     (1,020     (299     (4

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

    135,757        (337,454     177,605        2,136   
                               

Net cash used in investing activities

  ¥ (1,230,220   ¥ (2,850,184   ¥ (2,116,344   $ (25,452
                               

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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,
 
    2009     2010     2011     2011  

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  ¥ 3,506,990      ¥ 3,178,310      ¥ 2,931,436      $ 35,255   

Payments of long-term debt

    (2,704,078     (2,938,202     (2,489,632     (29,942

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

    406,507        (335,363     162,260        1,951   

Dividends paid

    (439,991     (172,476     (141,120     (1,697

Purchase of common stock, and other

    (70,587     (10,251     (28,617     (344
                               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    698,841        (277,982     434,327        5,223   
                               

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (129,793     (8,898     (127,029     (1,528
                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    815,733        (578,534     214,963        2,585   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    1,628,547        2,444,280        1,865,746        22,439   
                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  ¥ 2,444,280      ¥ 1,865,746      ¥ 2,080,709      $ 25,024   
                               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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 and its foreign subsidiaries maintain their records and prepare their financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Japan and 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, liabilities accrued for recalls and other safety measures, 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, litigation liabilities 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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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

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.

The sale of certain vehicles includes a determinable amount for the contract, which entitles customers to free vehicle maintenance. Such revenues from free maintenance contracts are deferred and recognized as revenue over the period of the contract, which approximates the pattern of the related costs.

Other costs -

Advertising and sales promotion costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were ¥389,242 million, ¥304,375 million and ¥308,903 million ($3,715 million) for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 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 fiscal 2010, amounts were accrued based on individual occurrences of recalls and other safety measures. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, 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 fiscal 2010 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.

 

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Litigation liabilities are established to cover probable losses on various lawsuits based on the information currently available. Attorneys’ fees are expensed as incurred.

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs were ¥904,075 million, ¥725,345 million and ¥730,340 million ($8,783 million) for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively.

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.

The determination of portfolio segments is based primarily on the qualitative consideration of the nature of Toyota’s business operations and finance receivables. The three portfolio segments within finance receivables are as follows:

Retail receivables portfolio segment -

The retail receivables portfolio segment consists of retail installment sales contracts acquired mainly from dealers (“auto loans”) including credit card loans. These contracts acquired must first meet specified credit standards. Thereafter, Toyota retains responsibility for contract collection and administration.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Contract period of auto loans primarily range from 2 to 7 years. Toyota acquires security interests in the vehicles financed and has the right to repossess vehicles if customers fail to meet their contractual obligations. Almost all auto loans are non-recourse, which relieves the dealers from financial responsibility in the event of repossession.

Toyota classifies retail receivables portfolio segment into one class based on common risk characteristics associated with the underlying finance receivables, the similarity of the credit risks, and the quantitative materiality.

Finance lease receivables portfolio segment -

Toyota acquires new vehicle lease contracts originated primarily through dealers. Contract period of these primarily range from 2 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.

Toyota classifies finance lease receivables portfolio segment into one class based on common risk characteristics associated with the underlying finance receivables and the similarity of the credit risks.

Wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment -

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.

Toyota classifies wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment into three classes of wholesale, real estate and working capital, based on the risk characteristics associated with the underlying finance receivables.

Impaired finance receivables primarily consist of wholesale and other dealer loan receivables.

For all classes of finance receivables within the wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment, a receivable account balance is considered impaired when it is probable that Toyota will be unable to collect all amounts due (including principal and interest) based on current information and events according to the terms of the contract. Factors such as payment history, compliance with terms and conditions of the underlying loan agreement and other subjective factors related to the financial stability of the borrower are considered when determining whether a loan is impaired. Impaired finance receivables include certain nonaccrual receivables for which a specific reserve has been assessed. Impaired receivables are excluded from the loan risk pool used to determine general reserves.

 

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All classes of wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment are placed on nonaccrual status when full payment of principal or interest is in doubt, principal or interest is 90 days or more contractually past due, whichever occurs first. Collateral dependent loans are placed on nonaccrual status if collateral is insufficient to cover principal and interest. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a receivable is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. In addition, the amortization of net deferred fees is suspended.

Interest income on nonaccrual receivables is recognized only to the extent it is received in cash. Accounts are restored to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Receivable balances are written-off against the allowance for credit losses when it is probable that a loss has been realized. Retail receivables class and finance lease receivables class are not placed mainly on nonaccrual status when principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. However, these receivables are written-off against the allowance for credit losses when payments due are no longer expected to be received or the account is 120 days contractually past due, whichever occurs first.

As of March 31, 2010, finance receivables on nonaccrual status were ¥26,599 million.

As of March 31, 2011, finance receivables on nonaccrual status were as follows:

 

     Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,      March 31,  
     2011            2011        

Retail

   ¥ 2,633       $ 32   

Finance leases

     1,136         14   

Wholesale

     6,722         81   

Real estate

     14,437         173   

Working capital

     272         3   
                 
   ¥ 25,200       $ 303   
                 

As of March 31, 2010, finance receivables past due over 90 days and still accruing were ¥38,150 million.

As of March 31, 2011, finance receivables past due over 90 days and still accruing were as follows:

 

     Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,      March 31,  
     2011            2011        

Retail

   ¥ 23,734       $ 285   

Finance leases

     4,484         54   
                 
   ¥ 28,218       $ 339   
                 

Allowance for credit losses -

Allowance for credit losses is established to cover probable losses on finance receivables and vehicles and equipment on operating leases, 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

 

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and conditions, the estimated fair value and adequacy of collateral and other pertinent factors. Vehicles and equipment on operating leases are not within the scope of accounting guidance governing the disclosure of portfolio segments.

Retail receivables portfolio segment -

Toyota calculates allowance for credit losses to cover probable losses on retail receivables by applying reserve rates to such receivables. Reserve rates are calculated mainly by historical loss experience, current economic events and conditions and other pertinent factors.

Finance lease receivables portfolio segment -

Toyota calculates allowance for credit losses to cover probable losses on finance lease receivables by applying reserve rates to such receivables. Reserve rates are calculated mainly by historical loss experience, current economic events and conditions and other pertinent factors such as used car markets.

Wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment -

Toyota calculates allowance for credit losses to cover probable losses on wholesale and other dealer loan receivables by applying reserve rates to such receivables. Reserve rates are calculated mainly by financial conditions of the dealers, terms of collateral setting, current economic events and conditions and other pertinent factors.

Toyota establishes specific reserves to cover the estimated losses on individually impaired receivables within the wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment. Specific reserves on impaired 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. The fair value of the underlying collateral is used if the receivable is collateral-dependent. The receivable is determined collateral-dependent if the repayment of the loan is expected to be provided by the underlying collateral. For the receivables in which the fair value of the underlying collateral was in excess of the outstanding balance, no allowance was provided.

Specific reserves on impaired receivables within the wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment are recorded by an increase to the allowance for credit losses based on the related measurement of impairment. Related collateral, if recoverable, is repossessed and sold and the account balance is written-off.

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.

 

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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 ¥199,275 million and ¥151,183 million ($1,818 million) at March 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively. Had the “first-in, first-out” basis been used for those companies using the LIFO basis, inventories would have been ¥64,099 million and ¥57,943 million ($697 million) higher than reported at March 31, 2010 and 2011, 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 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.

 

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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 funded 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 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.

 

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Stock-based compensation -

Toyota measures compensation expense for its stock-based compensation plan based on the grant-date fair value of the award, and accounts for 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 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. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact 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. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2010, FASB issued updated disclosure guidance on receivables. This guidance requires additional disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. Toyota adopted this guidance from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements. For a further discussion of additional disclosures by adoption of this guidance, please see notes 7 and 11 to Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent pronouncements to be adopted in future periods -

In October 2009, FASB issued updated guidance of accounting for and disclosure of Revenue Recognition with Multiple Deliverables. This guidance allows the use of estimated selling price for determining the selling price of deliverables, eliminates the residual method of allocation and expands the disclosures related to a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. This guidance is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2011, FASB issued updated guidance to clarify the accounting for and disclosures about troubled debt restructurings by creditors. This guidance provides the criteria as to whether a loan modification constitutes a troubled debt restructuring and requires additional disclosures about troubled debt restructurings. This guidance is effective for the interim period or the fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and shall be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact 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, 2011.

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 ¥83.15 = U.S. $1, the approximate current exchange rate at March 31, 2011, was used for the translation of the accompanying consolidated financial amounts of Toyota as of and for the year ended March 31, 2011.

4. Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash payments for income taxes were ¥563,368 million, ¥(207,278) million and ¥211,487 million ($2,543 million) for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively. Interest payments during the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 were ¥614,017 million, ¥445,049 million and ¥382,903 million ($4,605 million), respectively.

Capital lease obligations of ¥28,953 million, ¥3,400 million and ¥10,478 million ($126 million) were incurred for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively.

5. Acquisitions and dispositions:

During the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, Toyota made several acquisitions and dispositions, however the assets and liabilities acquired or transferred were not material.

6. Marketable securities and other securities investments:

Marketable securities and other securities investments include government bonds and common stocks for which the aggregate cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value are as follows:

 

     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            
                 

 

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     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Cost      Gross
unrealized
gains
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Fair
value
 

Available-for-sale

           

Government bonds

   ¥ 3,174,236       ¥ 21,712       ¥ 68,778       ¥ 3,127,170   

Common stocks

     670,405         398,140         108,316         960,229   

Other

     561,387         15,940         376         576,951   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 4,406,028       ¥ 435,792       ¥ 177,470       ¥ 4,664,350   
                                   

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

           

Common stocks

   ¥ 109,203            

Other

     23,069            
                 

Total

   ¥ 132,272            
                 
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Cost      Gross
unrealized
gains
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Fair
value
 

Available-for-sale

           

Government bonds

   $ 38,175       $ 261       $ 827       $ 37,609   

Common stocks

     8,063         4,788         1,303         11,548   

Other

     6,751         192         4         6,939   
                                   

Total

   $ 52,989       $ 5,241       $ 2,134       $ 56,096   
                                   

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

           

Common stocks

   $ 1,313            

Other

     278            
                 

Total

   $ 1,591            
                 

Government bonds include 76% of Japanese government bonds, and 24% of U.S. and European government bonds as of March 31, 2010, and 77% of Japanese government bonds, and 23% of U.S. and European government bonds as of March 31, 2011. Listed stocks on the Japanese stock markets represent 88% and 86% of common stocks which are included in available-for-sale as of March 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively. “Other” includes primarily commercial paper.

Unrealized losses continuing over a 12 month period or more in the aggregate were not material at March 31, 2010 and 2011.

As of March 31, 2010 and 2011, 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 ¥800,422 million, ¥77,025 million and ¥189,037 million ($2,273 million) for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively. On those sales, gross realized gains were ¥35,694 million, ¥3,186 million and ¥8,974 million ($108 million) and gross realized losses were ¥1,856 million, ¥7 million and ¥87 million ($1 million), respectively.

During the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, Toyota recognized impairment losses on available-for-sale securities of ¥220,920 million, ¥2,486 million and ¥7,915 million ($95 million), respectively,

 

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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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Retail

   ¥ 7,162,082      ¥ 7,128,453      $ 85,730   

Finance leases

     1,232,508        1,123,188        13,508   

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     2,051,301        1,990,557        23,939   
                        
     10,445,891        10,242,198        123,177   

Deferred origination costs

     109,747        104,391        1,256   

Unearned income

     (482,983     (496,235     (5,968

Allowance for credit losses

      

Retail

     (160,351     (92,199     (1,109

Finance leases

     (36,917     (36,024     (433

Wholesale and other dealer loans

     (35,211     (28,580     (344
                        

Total allowance for credit losses

     (232,479     (156,803     (1,886
                        

Total finance receivables, net

     9,840,176        9,693,551        116,579   

Less - Current portion

     (4,209,496     (4,136,805     (49,751
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   ¥ 5,630,680      ¥ 5,556,746      $ 66,828   
                        

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% as of March 31, 2010, and in North America 59.0%, in Japan 12.7%, in Europe 10.4%, in Asia 5.8% and in Other 12.1% as of March 31, 2011.

 

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The contractual maturities of retail receivables, the future minimum lease payments on finance leases and wholesale and other dealer loans at March 31, 2011 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
 

2012

   ¥ 2,429,001       ¥ 326,116       ¥ 1,529,447       $ 29,212       $ 3,922       $ 18,394   

2013

     1,758,024         216,387         106,809         21,143         2,602         1,284   

2014

     1,343,998         165,018         153,470         16,164         1,985         1,846   

2015

     911,785         62,632         52,361         10,966         753         630   

2016

     444,633         28,095         59,945         5,347         338         721   

Thereafter

     241,012         6,623         88,525         2,898         80         1,064   
                                                     
   ¥ 7,128,453       ¥ 804,871       ¥ 1,990,557       $ 85,730       $ 9,680       $ 23,939   
                                                     

Finance leases consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Minimum lease payments

   ¥ 903,201      ¥ 804,871      $ 9,680   

Estimated unguaranteed residual values

     329,307        318,317        3,828   
                        
     1,232,508        1,123,188        13,508   

Deferred origination costs

     6,423        5,406        65   

Less - Unearned income

     (121,664     (104,419     (1,256

Less - Allowance for credit losses

     (36,917     (36,024     (433
                        

Finance leases, net

   ¥ 1,080,350      ¥ 988,151      $ 11,884   
                        

Toyota is exposed to credit risk on Toyota’s finance receivables. Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from the failure of customers or dealers to meet the terms of their contracts with Toyota or otherwise fail to perform as agreed. Toyota estimates allowance for credit losses by variety of credit-risk evaluation process to cover probable and estimable losses above.

The table below shows the amount of the finance receivables segregated into aging categories based on the number of days outstanding as of March 31, 2011:

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Retail      Finance
leases
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
 

Current

   ¥ 7,017,171       ¥ 1,111,453       ¥ 897,971       ¥ 494,700       ¥ 593,516   

31-60 days past due

     72,082         5,968         2,260         404         44   

61-90 days past due

     15,466         1,283         355         34         0   

Over 90 days past due

     23,734         4,484         74         621         578   
                                            

Total

   ¥ 7,128,453       ¥ 1,123,188       ¥ 900,660       ¥ 495,759       ¥ 594,138   
                                            

 

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     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Retail      Finance
leases
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
 

Current

   $ 84,392       $ 13,367       $ 10,799       $ 5,950       $ 7,138   

31-60 days past due

     867         72         27         5         1   

61-90 days past due

     186         15         4         0         0   

Over 90 days past due

     285         54         1         7         7   
                                            

Total

   $ 85,730       $ 13,508       $ 10,831       $ 5,962       $ 7,146   
                                            

The tables below show the recorded investment for each credit quality of the finance receivable within the wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment in the United States and other regions as of March 31, 2011:

United States

The wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment in the United States is primarily segregated into credit qualities below based on internal risk assessments by dealers.

Performing: Account not classified as either Credit Watch, At Risk or Default

Credit Watch: Account designated for elevated attention

At Risk: Account where there is a probability that default exists based on qualitative and quantitative factors

  Default: Account is not currently meeting contractual obligations or we have temporarily waived certain contractual requirements

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
     Total  

Performing

   ¥ 504,960       ¥ 283,450       ¥ 90,545       ¥ 878,955   

Credit Watch

     58,106         41,967         12,198         112,271   

At Risk

     6,494         12,344         1,066         19,904   

Default

     803         931         655         2,389   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 570,363       ¥ 338,692       ¥ 104,464       ¥ 1,013,519   
                                   
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
     Total  

Performing

   $ 6,073       $ 3,409       $ 1,089       $ 10,571   

Credit Watch

     698         505         147         1,350   

At Risk

     78         148         13         239   

Default

     10         11         8         29   
                                   

Total

   $ 6,859       $ 4,073       $ 1,257       $ 12,189   
                                   

 

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Other regions

The wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment in other regions is primarily segregated into credit qualities of “Performing” (Account not classified as Default) and “Default” (Account is not currently meeting contractual obligations or we have temporarily waived certain contractual requirements) below based on internal risk assessments by dealers.

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
     Total  

Performing

   ¥ 315,744       ¥ 151,020       ¥ 485,974       ¥ 952,738   

Default

     14,553         6,047         3,700         24,300   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 330,297       ¥ 157,067       ¥ 489,674       ¥ 977,038   
                                   
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
     Total  

Performing

   $ 3,797       $ 1,816       $ 5,845       $ 11,458   

Default

     175         73         44         292   
                                   

Total

   $ 3,972       $ 1,889       $ 5,889       $ 11,750   
                                   

The tables below summarize information about impaired finance receivables:

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2010  
     Wholesale and other
dealer loans
 

Impaired finance receivables with specific reserves

   ¥ 37,273   

Impaired finance receivables without specific reserves

     1,582   
        

Total

   ¥ 38,855   
        

Allowance for credit losses recorded for impaired finance receivables

   ¥ 14,000   

Average impaired finance receivables

     42,581   

Interest recognized on impaired finance receivables

     464   

 

     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
     Total  

Impaired finance receivables with specific reserves

   ¥ 7,192       ¥ 18,173       ¥ 4,841       ¥ 30,206   

Impaired finance receivables without specific reserves

     12,745         —           272         13,017   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 19,937       ¥ 18,173       ¥ 5,113       ¥ 43,223   
                                   

Allowance for credit losses recorded for impaired finance receivables

   ¥ 896       ¥ 6,553       ¥ 3,436       ¥ 10,885   

Average impaired finance receivables

     16,231         19,545         4,979         40,755   

Interest recognized on impaired finance receivables

     171         514         86         771   

 

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     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Wholesale      Real estate      Working
capital
     Total  

Impaired finance receivables with specific reserves

   $ 86       $ 219       $ 58       $ 363   

Impaired finance receivables without specific reserves

     154         —           3         157   
                                   

Total

   $ 240       $ 219       $ 61       $ 520   
                                   

Allowance for credit losses recorded for impaired finance receivables

   $ 11       $ 79       $ 41       $ 131   

Average impaired finance receivables

     195         235         60         490   

Interest recognized on impaired finance receivables

     2         6         1         9   

The recorded investment in impaired finance receivables is equal to the unpaid principal balance.

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,  
     2010      2011      2011  

Finished goods

   ¥ 885,005       ¥ 715,272       $ 8,602   

Raw materials

     265,493         299,755         3,605   

Work in process

     199,267         218,335         2,626   

Supplies and other

     72,608         70,880         852   
                          

Total

   ¥ 1,422,373       ¥ 1,304,242       $ 15,685   
                          

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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Vehicles

   ¥ 2,516,948      ¥ 2,404,032      $ 28,912   

Equipment

     96,300        87,914        1,057   
                        
     2,613,248        2,491,946        29,969   

Less - Accumulated depreciation

     (791,169     (662,255     (7,964
                        

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   ¥ 1,822,079      ¥ 1,829,691      $ 22,005   
                        

 

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Rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases was ¥560,251 million, ¥496,729 million and ¥475,472 million ($5,718 million) for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 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
 

2012

   ¥ 375,712       $ 4,518   

2013

     256,231         3,082   

2014

     110,583         1,330   

2015

     26,645         320   

2016

     6,547         79   

Thereafter

     5,487         66   
                 

Total minimum future rentals

   ¥ 781,205       $ 9,395   
                 

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, 2009, 2010 and 2011 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     2011     2011  

Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of year

   ¥ 52,063      ¥ 48,006      ¥ 46,706      $ 562   

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of reversal

     (1,663     1,905        1,806        22   

Write-offs

     (1,695     (1,357     (2,690     (33

Other

     (699     (1,848     (1,775     (21
                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of year

   ¥ 48,006      ¥ 46,706      ¥ 44,047      $ 530   
                                

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, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

A portion of the allowance for doubtful accounts balance at March 31, 2010 and 2011 totaling ¥32,971 million and ¥32,191 million ($387 million), respectively, is attributed to certain non-current receivable balances which are reported as other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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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, 2009, 2010 and 2011 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     2011     2011  

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   ¥ 117,706      ¥ 238,932      ¥ 232,479      $ 2,796   

Provision for credit losses

     259,096        98,870        2,334        28   

Charge-offs

     (128,240     (118,333     (86,115     (1,036

Recoveries

     11,447        16,137        18,268        220   

Other

     (21,077     (3,127     649        8   
                                

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   ¥ 238,932      ¥ 232,479      ¥ 167,615      $ 2,016   
                                

The other amount primarily includes the impact of currency translation adjustments for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

An analysis of the allowance for credit losses above relating to retail receivables portfolio segment, finance lease receivables portfolio segment and wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment for the year ended March 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

     Yen in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
     Retail     Finance leases     Wholesale and
Other  dealer loans
 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   ¥ 160,350      ¥ 36,918      ¥ 35,211   

Provision for credit losses

     (2,660     6,023        2,098   

Charge-offs

     (68,122     (2,820     (5,885

Recoveries

     14,159        288        636   

Other

     (11,528     (4,385     (3,480
                        

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   ¥ 92,199      ¥ 36,024      ¥ 28,580   
                        
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
     Retail     Finance leases     Wholesale and
Other  dealer loans
 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   $ 1,929      $ 444      $ 423   

Provision for credit losses

     (32     73        26   

Charge-offs

     (819     (34     (71

Recoveries

     170        3        8   

Other

     (139     (53     (42
                        

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   $ 1,109      $ 433      $ 344   
                        

The allowance for credit losses and the impaired finance receivables of the wholesale and other dealer loan receivables which are ¥10,885 million ($131 million) and ¥30,206 million ($363 million), respectively, are individually evaluated and recorded, and others are collectively evaluated.

 

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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,  
     2010      2011      2011  

Current assets

   ¥ 8,034,546       ¥ 7,973,712       $ 95,895   

Noncurrent assets

     9,300,307         6,815,361         81,965   
                          

Total assets

   ¥ 17,334,853       ¥ 14,789,073       $ 177,860   
                          

Current liabilities

   ¥ 5,056,178       ¥ 5,141,461       $ 61,833   

Long-term liabilities and noncontrolling interest

     5,981,054         3,726,952         44,822   

Affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method shareholders’ equity

     6,297,621         5,920,660         71,205   
                          

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 17,334,853       ¥ 14,789,073       $ 177,860   
                          

Toyota’s share of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 1,867,440       ¥ 1,817,988       $ 21,864   
                          

Number of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method at end of period

     56         56      
                    

 

     Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,      For the  year
ended

March 31,
 
     2009      2010      2011      2011  

Net revenues

   ¥ 23,149,968       ¥ 20,599,586       ¥ 21,874,143       $ 263,068   
                                   

Gross profit

   ¥ 2,034,617       ¥ 2,269,109       ¥ 2,342,706       $ 28,174   
                                   

Net income attributable to affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method

   ¥ 13,838       ¥ 317,017       ¥ 641,771       $ 7,718   
                                   

Entities comprising a significant portion of Toyota’s investment in affiliated companies and percentage of ownership are presented below:

 

Name of affiliated companies

   Percentage
of ownership
 

Denso Corporation

     24.7

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

     23.1

Toyota Industries Corporation

     24.8

Toyota Tsusho Corporation

     21.8

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

     43.1

 

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Certain affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method with carrying amounts of ¥1,439,090 million and ¥1,384,159 million ($16,647 million) at March 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively, were quoted on various established markets at an aggregate value of ¥1,711,957 million and ¥1,475,352 million ($17,743 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, 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. Toyota did not recognize any impairment loss for the year ended March 31, 2011.

Account balances and transactions with affiliated companies are presented below:

 

     Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,      March 31,  
     2010      2011      2011  

Trade accounts and notes receivable, and other receivables

   ¥ 274,189       ¥ 204,447       $ 2,459   

Accounts payable and other payables

     597,796         352,538         4,240   

 

     Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,      For the  year
ended
March 31,
 
     2009      2010      2011      2011  

Net revenues

   ¥ 1,585,814       ¥ 1,600,365       ¥ 1,612,397       $ 19,391   

Purchases

     3,918,717         3,943,648         3,655,185         43,959   

Dividends from affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 were ¥114,409 million, ¥82,149 million and ¥103,169 million ($1,241 million), respectively.

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 has both the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIEs or the right to receive benefits from the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. As a result, Toyota is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and therefore consolidates the VIEs.

The consolidated securitization VIEs have ¥1,111,212 million ($13,364 million) in retail finance receivables, ¥64,502 million ($776 million) in restricted cash and ¥941,613 million ($11,324 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.

As for VIEs other than those specified above, neither the aggregate size of these VIEs nor Toyota’s involvements in these VIEs are material to Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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13. Short-term borrowings and long-term debt:

Short-term borrowings at March 31, 2010 and 2011 consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,      March 31,  
     2010      2011      2011  

Loans, principally from banks, with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 of 1.55% and of 1.57% per annum, respectively

   ¥ 804,066       ¥ 1,140,066       $ 13,711   

Commercial paper with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 of 0.44% and of 0.67% per annum, respectively

     2,475,607         2,038,943         24,521   
                          
   ¥ 3,279,673       ¥ 3,179,009       $ 38,232   
                          

As of March 31, 2011, “Loans, principally from banks” amount includes secured loans by finance receivables securitization of ¥335,539 million ($4,035 million).

As of March 31, 2011, Toyota has unused short-term lines of credit amounting to ¥1,954,330 million ($23,504 million) of which ¥464,564 million ($5,587 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, 2010 and 2011 comprises the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks, due 2010 to 2029 in 2010 and due 2011 to 2029 in 2011 with interest ranging from 0.00% to 29.25% per annum in 2010 and from 0.00% to 29.00% per annum in 2011

   ¥ 2,942,012      ¥ 3,386,854      $ 40,732   

Secured loans, representing obligations principally to finance receivables securitization due 2010 to 2019 in 2010 and due 2011 to 2050 in 2011 with interest ranging from 0.49% to 6.65% per annum in 2010 and from 0.37% to 5.35% per annum in 2011

     381,307        619,380        7,449   

Medium-term notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2010 to 2047 in 2010 and due 2011 to 2047 in 2011 with interest ranging from 0.04% to 15.25% per annum in 2010 and from 0.01% to 15.25% per annum in 2011

     3,814,439        3,314,589        39,863   

Unsecured notes of parent company, due 2010 to 2019 in 2010 and due 2012 to 2019 in 2011 with interest ranging from 1.07% to 3.00% per annum in 2010 and from 1.07% to 3.00% per annum in 2011

     580,000        530,000        6,374   

Unsecured notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2010 to 2031 in 2010 and due 2011 to 2031 in 2011 with interest ranging from 0.25% to 17.03% per annum in 2010 and from 0.27% to 15.48% per annum in 2011

     1,473,732        1,349,307        16,227   

Long-term capital lease obligations, due 2010 to 2028 in 2010 and due 2011 to 2028 in 2011 with interest ranging from 0.43% to 14.40% per annum in 2010 and from 0.38% to 14.40% per annum in 2011

     42,243        21,917        263   
                        
     9,233,733        9,222,047        110,908   

Less - Current portion due within one year

     (2,218,324     (2,772,827     (33,347
                        
   ¥ 7,015,409      ¥ 6,449,220      $ 77,561   
                        

As of March 31, 2011, approximately 31%, 24%, 12% and 33% of long-term debt are denominated in Japanese yen, U.S. dollars, euros, and other currencies, respectively.

As of March 31, 2011, property, plant and equipment with a book value of ¥57,237 million ($688 million) and in addition, other assets aggregating ¥1,128,957 million ($13,577 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
 

2012

   ¥ 2,772,827       $ 33,347   

2013

     1,834,556         22,063   

2014

     1,522,659         18,312   

2015

     900,120         10,825   

2016

     1,106,492         13,307   

 

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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, 2011, Toyota has not received any significant such requests from these banks.

As of March 31, 2011, Toyota has unused long-term lines of credit amounting to ¥8,073,898 million ($97,100 million).

14. Product warranties and recalls and other safety measures:

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. In addition to product warranties, 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 for costs of recalls and other safety measures at the time of vehicle sale based on the amount estimated from historical experience.

Liabilities for product warranties and liabilities for recalls and other safety measures have been combined into a single table showing an aggregate liability for quality assurances due to the fact that both are liabilities for costs to repair or replace defects of vehicles and the amounts incurred to repair or replace defects of vehicles may affect the amounts incurred for product warranties and vice versa.

The net changes in liabilities for quality assurances above for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the  year
Ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Liabilities for quality assurances at beginning of year

   ¥ 499,987      ¥ 568,834      ¥ 680,408      $ 8,183   

Payments made during year

     (407,675     (425,976     (476,771     (5,734

Provision for quality assurances

     526,503        558,190        588,224        7,074   

Changes relating to pre-existing quality assurances

     (17,869     (21,606     (1,701     (20

Other

     (32,112     966        (25,791     (310
                                

Liabilities for quality assurances at end of year

   ¥ 568,834      ¥ 680,408      ¥ 764,369      $ 9,193   
                                

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.

 

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The table below shows the net changes in liabilities for recalls and other safety measures which are comprised in liabilities for quality assurances above for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the year
ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Liabilities for recalls and other safety measures at beginning of year

   ¥ 53,603      ¥ 139,577      ¥ 301,422      $ 3,625   

Payments made during year

     (69,812     (89,796     (263,096     (3,164

Provision for recalls and other safety measures

     159,899        256,981     356,749        4,290   

Other

     (4,113     (5,340     (5,576     (67
                                

Liabilities for recalls and other safety measures at end of year

   ¥ 139,577      ¥ 301,422      ¥ 389,499      $ 4,684   
                                

*Toyota has employed an estimation model to accrue of expenses for future recalls and other safety measures at the time of vehicle sale based on the amount estimated from historical experience from the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. This change has resulted in an increase in provision for recalls and other safety measures in this table by ¥105,698 million.

15. Other payables:

Other payables are mainly related to purchases of property, plant and equipment and non-manufacturing purchases.

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,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Income (loss) before income taxes:

        

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   ¥ (224,965   ¥ (114,569   ¥ (278,229   $ (3,346

Foreign subsidiaries

     (335,416     406,037        841,519        10,120   
                                
   ¥ (560,381   ¥ 291,468      ¥ 563,290      $ 6,774   
                                

 

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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,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Current income tax expense:

        

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   ¥ 65,684      ¥ 65,971      ¥ 85,290      $ 1,026   

Foreign subsidiaries

     72,864        1,156        141,821        1,705   
                                

Total current

     138,548        67,127        227,111        2,731   
                                
        

Deferred income tax expense (benefit):

        

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

     (26,472     (126,716     (44,268     (532

Foreign subsidiaries

     (168,518     152,253        129,978        1,563   
                                

Total deferred

     (194,990     25,537        85,710        1,031   
                                

Total provision

   ¥ (56,442   ¥ 92,664      ¥ 312,821      $ 3,762   
                                

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, 2009, 2010 and 2011. 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,  
         2009             2010             2011      

Statutory tax rate

     40.2     40.2     40.2

Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:

      

Non-deductible expenses

     (5.0     1.9        2.2   

Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

     (2.5     4.4        4.8   

Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of affiliates accounted for by the equity method

     (2.5     (0.6     12.6   

Valuation allowance

     (25.4     11.2        8.1   

Tax credits

     10.0        (11.8     (2.6

The difference between the statutory tax rate in Japan and that of foreign subsidiaries

     1.6        (12.9     (12.1

Other

     (6.3     (0.6     2.3   
                        

Effective income tax rate

     10.1     31.8     55.5
                        

 

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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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Deferred tax assets

      

Accrued pension and severance costs

   ¥ 210,268      ¥ 226,093      $ 2,719   

Accrued expenses and liabilities for quality assurances

     277,696        395,513        4,757   

Other accrued employees’ compensation

     106,404        103,020        1,239   

Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes

     146,114        296,731        3,568   

Tax credit carryforwards

     73,061        127,289        1,531   

Property, plant and equipment and other assets

     188,745        176,229        2,119   

Other

     474,380        277,449        3,337   
                        

Gross deferred tax assets

     1,476,668        1,602,324        19,270   

Less - Valuation allowance

     (239,269     (280,685     (3,375
                        

Total deferred tax assets

     1,237,399        1,321,639        15,895   
                        

Deferred tax liabilities

      

Unrealized gains on securities

     (147,494     (146,874     (1,766

Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

     (12,797     (26,783     (322

Undistributed earnings of affiliates accounted for by the equity method

     (575,929     (578,756     (6,961

Basis difference of acquired assets

     (38,977     (38,351     (461

Lease transactions

     (457,316     (537,174     (6,460

Gain on securities contribution to employee retirement benefit trust

     (66,523     (66,523     (800

Other

     (6,141     (27,491     (331
                        

Gross deferred tax liabilities

     (1,305,177     (1,421,952     (17,101
                        

Net deferred tax liability

   ¥ (67,778   ¥ (100,313   $ (1,206
                        

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, 2009, 2010 and 2011 consist of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     For the years ended March 31,     For the  year
ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Valuation allowance at beginning of year

   ¥ 82,191      ¥ 208,627      ¥ 239,269      $ 2,877   

Additions

     145,707        46,704        55,791        671   

Deductions

     (3,511     (14,066     (10,077     (121

Other

     (15,760     (1,996     (4,298     (52
                                

Valuation allowance at end of year

   ¥ 208,627      ¥ 239,269      ¥ 280,685      $ 3,375   
                                

 

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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, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets are the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, the future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that are prudent and feasible. All available evidence, both positive and negative, is considered to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed. Toyota believes that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable income. Failure to achieve the forecasted taxable income, however, could affect the realization of deferred tax assets.

The deferred tax assets and liabilities that comprise the net deferred tax liability are included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Deferred tax assets

      

Deferred income taxes (Current assets)

   ¥ 632,164      ¥ 605,884      $ 7,287   

Investments and other assets - other

     122,617        118,849        1,429   

Deferred tax liabilities

      

Other current liabilities

     (9,338     (14,919     (179

Deferred income taxes (Long-term liabilities)

     (813,221     (810,127     (9,743
                        

Net deferred tax liability

   ¥ (67,778   ¥ (100,313   $ (1,206
                        

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 ¥2,709,626 million ($32,587 million) as of March 31, 2011. Toyota estimates an additional tax provision of ¥100,957 million ($1,214 million) would be required if the full amount of those undistributed earnings were remitted.

Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes as of March 31, 2011 were approximately ¥894,587 million ($10,759 million) and are available as an offset against future taxable income. The majority of these carryforwards expire in years 2012 to 2030. Tax credit carryforwards as of March 31, 2011 were ¥127,289 million ($1,531 million) and the majority of these carryforwards expire in years 2012 to 2014.

 

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A summary of the gross unrecognized tax benefits changes for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 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     2011     2011  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 37,722      ¥ 46,803      ¥ 23,965      $ 288   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     858        2,702        213        3   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     35,464        6,750        12,564        151   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (24,061     (2,802     (16,133     (194

Reductions for tax positions related to lapse of statute of limitations

     (114     (106     —          —     

Reductions for settlements

     (128     (27,409     (2,794     (34

Other

     (2,938     (1,973     (2,362     (28
                                

Balance at end of year

   ¥ 46,803      ¥ 23,965      ¥ 15,453      $ 186   
                                

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was not material at March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 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.

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, 2010 and 2011, 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, 2004 and 2000, with various tax jurisdictions in Japan and foreign countries, respectively.

17. Shareholders’ equity:

Changes in the number of shares of common stock issued have resulted from the following:

 

     For the years ended March 31,  
     2009      2010      2011  

Common stock issued

        

Balance at beginning of year

     3,447,997,492         3,447,997,492         3,447,997,492   

Issuance during the year

     —           —           —     

Purchase and retirement

     —           —           —     
                          

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.

 

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The retained earnings reserve included in retained earnings as of March 31, 2010 and 2011 was ¥168,680 million and ¥171,062 million ($2,057 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 ¥5,478,747 million and ¥5,389,432 million ($64,816 million) as of March 31, 2010 and 2011, 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, 2011 include amounts representing year-end cash dividends of ¥94,071 million ($1,131 million), ¥30 ($0.36) per share, which were approved at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, held on June 17, 2011.

Retained earnings at March 31, 2011 include ¥1,401,985 million ($16,861 million) relating to equity in undistributed earnings of companies accounted for by the equity method.

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.

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.

 

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Detailed components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2010 and 2011 and the related changes, net of taxes for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 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, 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

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (287,613     (26,058     15,785        (297,886
                                

Balances at March 31, 2011

   ¥ (1,160,389   ¥ 168,227      ¥ (152,559   ¥ (1,144,721
                                
     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, 2010

   $ (10,496   $ 2,337      $ (2,025   $ (10,184

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (3,459     (314     190        (3,583
                                

Balances at March 31, 2011

   $ (13,955   $ 2,023      $ (1,835   $ (13,767
                                

 

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Tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     Yen in millions  
     Pre-tax
amount
    Tax
amount
    Net-of-tax
amount
 

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 losses 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   
                        

For the year ended March 31, 2011

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   ¥ (294,279   ¥ 6,666      ¥ (287,613

Unrealized losses on securities:

      

Unrealized net holding losses arising for the year

     (31,899     9,643        (22,256

Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     (6,358     2,556        (3,802

Pension liability adjustments

     26,681        (10,896     15,785   
                        

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   ¥ (305,855   ¥ 7,969      ¥ (297,886
                        
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     Pre-tax
amount
    Tax
amount
    Net-of-tax
amount
 

For the year ended March 31, 2011

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   $ (3,539   $ 80      $ (3,459

Unrealized losses on securities:

      

Unrealized net holding losses arising for the year

     (384     116        (268

Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     (77     31        (46

Pension liability adjustments

     321        (131     190   
                        

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (3,679   $ 96      $ (3,583
                        

 

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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 until June 2010, 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.

For the year ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, Toyota recognized stock-based compensation expenses for stock options of ¥3,015 million, ¥2,446 million and ¥2,522 million ($30 million) as selling, general and administrative expenses.

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 was ¥635, ¥803 and ¥724 ($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:

 

         2009             2010             2011      

Dividend rate

     3.0     2.4     1.5

Risk-free interest rate

     1.1     0.7     0.3

Expected volatility

     23     30     32

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, 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       ¥ —     

Granted

     3,435,000        3,183         

Exercised

     —          —           

Canceled

     (1,364,900     4,759         
                

Options outstanding at March 31, 2011

     15,786,800      ¥ 4,941         5.04       ¥ 565   
                

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       ¥ —     

Options exercisable at March 31, 2011

     9,347,800      ¥ 5,821         3.79       ¥ —     

 

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The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010 was ¥97 million and ¥113 million, respectively. No options were exercised for the year ended March 31, 2011.

As of March 31, 2011, there were unrecognized compensation expenses of ¥1,693 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, 2009 and 2010 was ¥435 million and ¥492 million, respectively. No cash was received from the exercise of stock options for the year ended March 31, 2011.

The following table summarizes information for options outstanding and options exercisable at March 31, 2011:

 

      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  
  ¥3,183 – 6,000        10,508,800      ¥ 4,030      $ 48        5.63        4,069,800      ¥ 4,611      $ 55   
    6,001 – 7,278        5,278,000        6,754        81        3.87        5,278,000        6,754        81   
                         
    3,183 – 7,278        15,786,800        4,941        59        5.04        9,347,800        5,821        70   
                         

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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Change in benefit obligation

      

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   ¥ 1,632,779      ¥ 1,726,747      $ 20,767   

Service cost

     75,558        82,422        991   

Interest cost

     50,559        52,502        631   

Plan participants’ contributions

     657        1,046        13   

Plan amendments

     (3,080     (1,429     (17

Net actuarial loss

     56,843        3,830        46   

Acquisition and other

     (2,829     (57,928     (697

Benefits paid

     (83,740     (78,012     (938
                        

Benefit obligation at end of year

     1,726,747        1,729,178        20,796   
                        

Change in plan assets

      

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

     979,012        1,179,051        14,180   

Actual return on plan assets

     171,043        24,216        291   

Acquisition and other

     158        (39,374     (474

Employer contributions

     111,815        96,458        1,160   

Plan participants’ contributions

     763        1,046        13   

Benefits paid

     (83,740     (78,012     (938
                        

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

     1,179,051        1,183,385        14,232   
                        

Funded status

   ¥ 547,696      ¥ 545,793      $ 6,564   
                        

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2010 and 2011 are comprised of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Accrued expenses (Accrued pension and severance costs)

   ¥ 28,573      ¥ 24,677      $ 297   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     678,677        668,022        8,034   

Investments and other assets - other (Prepaid pension and severance costs)

     (159,554     (146,906     (1,767
                        

Net amount recognized

   ¥ 547,696      ¥ 545,793      $ 6,564   
                        

 

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Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2010 and 2011 are comprised of the following:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Net actuarial loss

   ¥ (385,266   ¥ (347,494   $ (4,179

Prior service costs

     97,587        72,324        870   

Net transition obligation

     (3,570     (1,626     (20
                        

Net amount recognized

   ¥ (291,249   ¥ (276,796   $ (3,329
                        

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was ¥1,571,061 million and ¥1,584,627 million ($19,057 million) at March 31, 2010 and 2011, 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,  
     2010      2011      2011  

Projected benefit obligation

   ¥ 508,501       ¥ 500,046       $ 6,014   

Accumulated benefit obligation

     452,019         453,111         5,449   

Fair value of plan assets

     65,905         72,359         870   

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,
 
     2009     2010     2011     2011  

Service cost

   ¥ 84,206      ¥ 75,558      ¥ 82,422      $ 991   

Interest cost

     52,959        50,559        52,502        631   

Expected return on plan assets

     (43,053     (32,251     (42,364     (509

Amortization of prior service costs

     (17,677     (15,063     (24,032     (289

Recognized net actuarial loss

     5,752        27,246        16,095        194   

Amortization of net transition obligation

     1,944        1,944        1,944        23   
                                

Net periodic pension cost

   ¥ 84,131      ¥ 107,993      ¥ 86,567      $ 1,041   
                                

 

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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,
 
             2009                     2010                     2011             2011  

Net actuarial gain (loss)

   ¥ (303,074   ¥ 81,949      ¥ (21,978   $ (264

Recognized net actuarial loss

     5,752        27,246        16,095        194   

Prior service costs

     2,096        3,080        1,429        17   

Amortization of prior service costs

     (17,677     (15,063     (24,032     (289

Amortization of net transition obligation

     1,944        1,944        1,944        23   

Other

     17,003        2,594        40,995        493   
                                

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

   ¥ (293,956   ¥ 101,750      ¥ 14,453      $ 174   
                                

The other amount includes the impact of transition to defined contribution pension plans, consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest and currency translation adjustments during the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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, 2012 are ¥(15,700) million ($(189) million), ¥16,000 million ($192 million) and ¥1,900 million ($23 million), respectively.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     March 31,  
             2010                     2011          

Discount rate

     2.8     2.8

Rate of compensation increase

     0.5 - 10.0     0.8 - 11.0

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     For the years ended March 31,  
             2009                     2010                     2011          

Discount rate

     2.8     2.8     2.8

Expected return on plan assets

     3.6     3.6     3.8

Rate of compensation increase

     0.1 - 10.0     0.1 - 10.0     0.5 - 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.

 

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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 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 and 2011. 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   
                                   
     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Equity securities

           

Common stocks

   ¥ 489,759       ¥ —         ¥ —         ¥ 489,759   

Commingled funds

     —           180,901         —           180,901   
                                   
     489,759         180,901         —           670,660   
                                   

Debt securities

           

Government bonds

     82,685         —           —           82,685   

Commingled funds

     —           159,232         —           159,232   

Other

     29,217         44,994         746         74,957   
                                   
     111,902         204,226         746         316,874   
                                   

Insurance contracts

     —           90,972         —           90,972   

Other

     19,610         26,418         58,851         104,879   
                                   

Total

   ¥ 621,271       ¥ 502,517       ¥ 59,597       ¥ 1,183,385   
                                   

 

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     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Equity securities

           

Common stocks

   $ 5,890       $ —         $ —         $ 5,890   

Commingled funds

     —           2,176         —           2,176   
                                   
     5,890         2,176         —           8,066   
                                   

Debt securities

           

Government bonds

     995         —           —           995   

Commingled funds

     —           1,915         —           1,915   

Other

     351         541         9         901   
                                   
     1,346         2,456         9         3,811   
                                   

Insurance contracts

     —           1,094         —           1,094   

Other

     236         317         708         1,261   
                                   

Total

   $ 7,472       $ 6,043       $ 717       $ 14,232   
                                   

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. Common stocks include 64% of Japanese stocks and 36% of foreign stocks as of March 31, 2010, and 51% of Japanese stocks and 49% of foreign stocks as of March 31, 2011.

Quoted market prices for identical securities are used to measure fair value of government bonds. Government bonds include 25% of Japanese government bonds and 75% of foreign government bonds as of March 31, 2010, and 25% of Japanese government bonds and 75% of foreign government bonds as of March 31, 2011.

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.

 

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The following tables summarize the changes in Level 3 plan assets measured at fair value for the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2011:

 

     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   
                        
     Yen in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
     Debt securities     Other     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 3,591      ¥ 46,518      ¥ 50,109   

Actual return on plan assets

     312        1,908        2,220   

Purchases, sales and settlements

     (2,948     11,490        8,542   

Other

     (209     (1,065     (1,274
                        

Balance at end of year

   ¥ 746      ¥ 58,851      ¥ 59,597   
                        
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
     Debt securities     Other     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 43      $ 560      $ 603   

Actual return on plan assets

     4        23        27   

Purchases, sales and settlements

     (35     138        103   

Other

     (3     (13     (16
                        

Balance at end of year

   $ 9      $ 708      $ 717   
                        

Toyota expects to contribute ¥97,231 million ($1,169 million) to its pension plans in the year ending March 31, 2012.

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
 

2012

   ¥ 72,170       $ 868   

2013

     71,235         857   

2014

     73,345         882   

2015

     76,567         921   

2016

     79,591         957   

from 2017 to 2021

     442,737         5,324   
                 

Total

   ¥ 815,645       $ 9,809   
                 

 

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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, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 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 as of March 31, 2010 and 2011:

 

     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 
     March 31,     March 31,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   ¥ 45,567      ¥ 55,794      $ 671   

Investments and other assets - Other

     94,430        74,528        896   
                        

Total

   ¥ 139,997      ¥ 130,322      $ 1,567   
                        

Other current liabilities

   ¥ (21,786   ¥ (7,410   $ (89

Other long-term liabilities

     (12,045     (1,188     (14
                        

Total

   ¥ (33,831   ¥ (8,598   $ (103
                        

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   ¥ 54,474      ¥ 99,093      $ 1,192   

Investments and other assets - Other

     168,349        185,272        2,228   
                        

Total

   ¥ 222,823      ¥ 284,365      $ 3,420   
                        

Other current liabilities

   ¥ (38,152   ¥ (64,611   $ (777

Other long-term liabilities

     (179,765     (132,785     (1,597
                        

Total

   ¥ (217,917   ¥ (197,396   $ (2,374
                        

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   ¥ 6,135      ¥ 2,619      $ 32   

Investments and other assets - Other

     38        —          —     
                        

Total

   ¥ 6,173      ¥ 2,619      $ 32   
                        

Other current liabilities

   ¥ (20,843   ¥ (14,202   $ (171

Other long-term liabilities

     (138     (75     (1
                        

Total

   ¥ (20,981   ¥ (14,277   $ (172
                        

 

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The following table summarizes the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments as of March 31, 2010 and 2011:

 

    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2010     2011     2011  
    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

  ¥ 1,168,882      ¥ 11,868,039      ¥ 617,472      ¥ 11,460,275      $ 7,426      $ 137,826   

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

    —          1,487,175        —          1,176,955        —          14,155   
                                               

Total

  ¥ 1,168,882      ¥ 13,355,214      ¥ 617,472      ¥ 12,637,230      $ 7,426      $ 151,981   
                                               

The following table summarizes the gains and losses on derivative financial instruments and hedged items reported in the consolidated statement of income for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011:

 

     Yen in millions  
     For the years ended March 31,  
     2009      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
 

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

Interest expense

     (439     439         (265     265   

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

         

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

         

Cost of financing operations

   ¥ (72,696   ¥ —         ¥ 77,939      ¥ —     

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     (3,016     —           (2,819     —     

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

         

Cost of financing operations

     24,183        —           (21,841     —     

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     174,158        —           60,599        —     

 

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     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
     For the year ended March 31,     For the year ended March 31,  
     2011     2011  
     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

   ¥ 71,491      ¥ (68,741   $ 860      $ (827

Interest expense

     (166     166        (2     2   

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

        

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

        

Cost of financing operations

   ¥ 72,082      ¥ —        $ 867      $ —     

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     (1,393     —          (17     —     

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

        

Cost of financing operations

     (2,693     —          (32     —     

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     110,211        —          1,325        —     

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, 2009, 2010 and 2011 were ¥(80,298) million, ¥71,538 million and ¥93,370 million ($1,123 million) those reported in foreign exchange gain (loss), net were ¥(33,578) million, ¥(26,476) million and ¥(240) million ($(3) million), respectively.

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, 2011 is ¥27,432 million ($330 million). The aggregate fair value amount of assets that are already posted as of March 31, 2011 is ¥5,773 million ($69 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 ¥27,432 million ($330 million) as of March 31, 2011.

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,

 

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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.

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, 2010              
     Carrying
amount
    Estimated
fair value
             

Asset (Liability)

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 1,865,746      ¥ 1,865,746       

Time deposits

     392,724        392,724       

Total finance receivables, net

     8,759,826        9,112,527       

Other receivables

     360,379        360,379       

Short-term borrowings

     (3,279,673     (3,279,673    

Long-term debt including the current portion

     (9,191,490     (9,297,904    
     Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011     March 31, 2011  
     Carrying
amount
    Estimated
fair value
    Carrying
amount
    Estimated
fair value
 

Asset (Liability)

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 2,080,709      ¥ 2,080,709      $ 25,024      $ 25,024   

Time deposits

     203,874        203,874        2,452        2,452   

Total finance receivables, net

     8,680,882        8,971,523        104,400        107,896   

Other receivables

     306,201        306,201        3,682        3,682   

Short-term borrowings

     (3,179,009     (3,179,009     (38,232     (38,232

Long-term debt including the current portion

     (9,200,130     (9,274,881     (110,645     (111,544

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.

 

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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.

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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Class of property

      

Building

   ¥ 23,518      ¥ 13,412      $ 161   

Machinery and equipment

     48,043        30,283        364   

Less - Accumulated depreciation

     (36,926     (18,590     (223
                        
   ¥ 34,635      ¥ 25,105      $ 302   
                        

Amortization expenses under capital leases for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 were ¥12,183 million, ¥12,606 million and ¥13,341 million ($160 million), respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of March 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions     U.S. dollars
in millions
 

2012

   ¥ 5,192      $ 62   

2013

     3,741        45   

2014

     2,516        30   

2015

     2,248        27   

2016

     1,971        24   

Thereafter

     13,981        168   
                

Total minimum lease payments

     29,649        356   

Less - Amount representing interest

     (7,732     (93
                

Present value of net minimum lease payments

     21,917        263   

Less - Current obligations

     (4,283     (51
                

Long-term capital lease obligations

   ¥ 17,634      $ 212   
                

Rental expenses under operating leases for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 were ¥106,653 million, ¥93,994 million and ¥89,029 million ($1,071 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, 2011 are as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

   Yen in millions      U.S. dollars
in millions
 

2012

   ¥ 9,198       $ 111   

2013

     7,439         89   

2014

     5,687         68   

2015

     4,648         56   

2016

     4,061         49   

Thereafter

     13,146         158   
                 

Total minimum future rentals

   ¥ 44,179       $ 531   
                 

23. Other commitments and contingencies, concentrations and factors that may affect future operations:

Commitments

Commitments outstanding at March 31, 2011 for the purchase of property, plant and equipment and other assets totaled ¥83,506 million ($1,004 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, 2011, 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, 2011 is ¥1,662,225 million ($19,991 million). Liabilities for guarantees totaling ¥20,450 million ($246 million) have been provided as of March 31, 2011. 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 relating to 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 various claims, lawsuits and government investigations involving Toyota in the United States relating to these recalls and other safety measures.

 

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Class Action and Consolidated 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 System-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 pretrial proceedings into a single multi-district litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In addition, of the approximately 325 individual product liability personal injury cases relating to unintended acceleration pending against Toyota, the federal cases have been or are likely to be consolidated into the multi-district litigation. 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 action suit is in its early stages and has included document production, depositions and various motions.

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 approximately 20 putative class actions alleging defects in the antilock braking systems in various hybrid vehicles that cause the vehicles to fail to stop in a timely manner when driving in certain road conditions. The plaintiffs seek an order requiring Toyota to repair the vehicles and claim that all owners and lessees of vehicles, including those for which recalls have been implemented, should be compensated for the defects related to the antilock braking systems. These cases have been consolidated into two actions, one in federal court in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and one in state court in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

From February through April 2010, Toyota was also sued in six putative shareholder class actions on behalf of investors in Toyota American Depository Shares and common stock. The cases have been consolidated into a single action in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and a lead plaintiff has been appointed. The consolidated complaint, filed October 4, 2010, alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on the basis that defendants made statements that were false or misleading in that they failed to disclose problems with, or the causes of, 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 alleged that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty in their handling of design defects in Toyota vehicles, alleging facts similar to those alleged in the securities class action. On April 20, 2011, the Court issued an order dismissing the case and entered judgment in favor of defendants.

On July 22, 2010, Toyota was sued in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles in a putative bondholder class action filed on behalf of purchasers of Toyota and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation bonds traded on foreign securities exchanges. The complaint alleges violations of California securities law, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and other state law claims. On September 15, 2010, Toyota

 

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removed the putative bondholder class action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On January 10, 2011, the District Court issued an order dismissing the case with prejudice, and entered judgment in favor of defendants. Plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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 seek 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. In June 2010, Toyota received a second voluntary request and subpoena from the SEC and a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The subpoenas and the voluntary request primarily seek production of documents related to the recalls of the steering relay rod.

During the first two quarters of calendar year 2010, Toyota received four inquires from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”). 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 NHTSA 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 to concentrate on regaining customer confidence.

On May 10, 2010, Toyota received an inquiry from NHTSA on the timing of its announcement of the 2005 recall of certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a possible issue with the steering relay rod (TQ10-004). On December 20, 2010, Toyota and NHTSA announced that they had reached a settlement with respect to TQ10-001 and TQ10-004 pursuant to which Toyota paid approximately $32.4 million in the aggregate to the U.S. Treasury. As in the April 2010 settlement resolving TQ10-002, Toyota denied that it violated the Motor Vehicle Safety Act or its implementing regulations but agreed to the settlement to avoid a protracted dispute and to concentrate on regaining customer confidence. In addition, on March 1, 2011, RQ10-003 was officially resolved.

Toyota has also received subpoenas and formal and informal requests from various states’ attorneys general, including the Executive Committee for a group of 28 states’ attorney 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, except as noted above, 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, 2011 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, GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Nissan, BMW and their sales subsidiaries in the Unites States and Canada, as well as the National Automobile Dealers Association and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association were named as defendants in approximately 85 purported federal and state class action lawsuits on behalf of all purchasers of new motor vehicles who purchased their vehicles in the United States on or after January 1, 2001. As of April 1, 2005, the federal lawsuits were consolidated in the State of Maine, and lawsuits in the State of California and the State of New Jersey were also consolidated within the respective states. Lawsuits in the state courts have been stayed until the federal lawsuits proceed.

The complaints allege that the defendants violated the Sherman Antitrust Act or state anti-trust law by conspiring among themselves and with their dealers to prevent the sale to United States citizens of vehicles produced for the Canadian market, resulting in higher prices to United States consumers. Toyota believes that its actions have been lawful. In the interest of resolving these legal actions, however, Toyota entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in February 2006. The settlement agreement remains subject to court approval. In the meantime, the federal court granted summary judgment in favor of the remaining defendants and the time to appeal has lapsed. Current activity is centered in the California state courts, although that action is stayed against Toyota pending a ruling on the pending Toyota settlement. In February 2011, the federal court held a hearing with respect to approval of Toyota’s settlement agreement. If final approval is granted, that approval should resolve this matter for Toyota.

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.

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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, 2011. 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.

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.

 

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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, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Segment operating results and assets -

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 expense

    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 expense

    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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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2011:

 

    Yen in millions  
    Automotive     Financial
Services
    All Other     Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 17,322,753      ¥ 1,173,168      ¥ 497,767      ¥ —        ¥ 18,993,688   

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    14,567        19,037        474,485        (508,089     —     
                                       

Total

    17,337,320        1,192,205        972,252        (508,089     18,993,688   

Operating expenses

    17,251,347        833,925        937,010        (496,873     18,525,409   
                                       

Operating income

  ¥ 85,973      ¥ 358,280      ¥ 35,242      ¥ (11,216   ¥ 468,279   
                                       

Assets

  ¥ 11,341,558      ¥ 13,365,394      ¥ 1,146,720      ¥ 3,964,494      ¥ 29,818,166   

Investment in equity method investees

    1,784,539        3,519        3,045        26,885        1,817,988   

Depreciation expense

    819,075        330,865        25,633        —          1,175,573   

Capital expenditure

    691,867        991,330        21,058        (13,064     1,691,191   
    U.S. dollars in millions  
    Automotive     Financial
Services
    All Other     Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

  $ 208,331      $ 14,109      $ 5,987      $ —        $ 228,427   

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    176        229        5,706        (6,111     —     
                                       

Total

    208,507        14,338        11,693        (6,111     228,427   

Operating expenses

    207,473        10,029        11,269        (5,976     222,795   
                                       

Operating income

  $ 1,034      $ 4,309      $ 424      $ (135   $ 5,632   
                                       

Assets

  $ 136,399      $ 160,738      $ 13,791      $ 47,679      $ 358,607   

Investment in equity method investees

    21,462        42        37        323        21,864   

Depreciation expense

    9,851        3,979        308        —          14,138   

Capital expenditure

    8,321        11,922        253        (157     20,339   

 

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Geographic Information -

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   

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   

 

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2011:

 

    Yen in millions  
    Japan     North
America
    Europe     Asia     Other     Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

             

Sales to external customers

  ¥ 6,966,929      ¥ 5,327,809      ¥ 1,920,416      ¥ 3,138,112      ¥ 1,640,422      ¥ —        ¥ 18,993,688   

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    4,019,317        101,327        61,081        236,422        168,694        (4,586,841     —     
                                                       

Total

    10,986,246        5,429,136        1,981,497        3,374,534        1,809,116        (4,586,841     18,993,688   

Operating expenses

    11,348,642        5,089,633        1,968,349        3,061,557        1,648,987        (4,591,759     18,525,409   
                                                       

Operating income (loss)

  ¥ (362,396   ¥ 339,503      ¥ 13,148      ¥ 312,977      ¥ 160,129      ¥ 4,918      ¥ 468,279   
                                                       

Assets

  ¥ 11,285,864      ¥ 9,910,828      ¥ 1,931,231      ¥ 2,138,499      ¥ 2,044,379      ¥ 2,507,365      ¥ 29,818,166   

Long-lived assets

    3,123,042        2,276,332        305,627        344,304        259,855        —          6,309,160   
    U.S. dollars in millions  
    Japan     North
America
    Europe     Asia     Other     Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
    Consolidated  

Net revenues

             

Sales to external customers

  $ 83,787      $ 64,075      $ 23,096      $ 37,740      $ 19,729      $ —        $ 228,427   

Inter-segment sales and transfers

    48,339        1,218        734        2,844        2,028        (55,163     —     
                                                       

Total

    132,126        65,293        23,830        40,584        21,757        (55,163     228,427   

Operating expenses

    136,484        61,210        23,672        36,820        19,831        (55,222     222,795   
                                                       

Operating income (loss)

  $ (4,358   $ 4,083      $ 158      $ 3,764      $ 1,926      $ 59      $ 5,632   
                                                       

Assets

  $ 135,729      $ 119,192      $ 23,226      $ 25,719      $ 24,587      $ 30,154      $ 358,607   

Long-lived assets

    37,559        27,376        3,676        4,141        3,125        —         75,877   

“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 ¥3,225,901 million, ¥4,205,402 million and ¥4,613,672 million ($55,486 million), as of March 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 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,
 
     2009      2010      2011      2011  

North America

   ¥ 6,294,230       ¥ 5,718,381       ¥ 5,398,278       $ 64,922   

Europe

     2,861,351         2,023,280         1,793,932         21,575   

Asia

     2,530,352         2,641,471         3,280,384         39,451   

Other

     3,421,881         2,838,671         3,196,114         38,438   

“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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Non-Financial Services Businesses

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 1,338,821      ¥ 1,300,553      $ 15,641   

Marketable securities

     1,783,629        1,036,555        12,466   

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

     1,908,884        1,483,551        17,842   

Inventories

     1,422,373        1,304,128        15,684   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,793,622        1,383,616        16,640   
                        

Total current assets

     8,247,329        6,508,403        78,273   
                        

Investments and other assets

     4,549,658        5,825,966        70,065   

Property, plant and equipment

     4,996,321        4,608,309        55,422   
                        

Total Non-Financial Services Businesses assets

     17,793,308        16,942,678        203,760   
                        

Financial Services Businesses

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

     526,925        780,156        9,383   

Marketable securities

     9,536        188,880        2,272   

Finance receivables, net

     4,209,496        4,136,805        49,751   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     653,798        636,249        7,651   
                        

Total current assets

     5,399,755        5,742,090        69,057   
                        

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

     5,630,680        5,556,746        66,828   

Investments and other assets

     529,938        365,707        4,398   

Property, plant and equipment

     1,714,580        1,700,851        20,455   
                        

Total Financial Services Businesses assets

     13,274,953        13,365,394        160,738   
                        

Eliminations

     (718,974     (489,906     (5,891
                        

Total assets

   ¥ 30,349,287      ¥ 29,818,166      $ 358,607   
                        

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,  
     2010     2011     2011  

Non-Financial Services Businesses

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   ¥ 575,890      ¥ 478,646      $ 5,756   

Current portion of long-term debt

     289,447        243,817        2,932   

Accounts payable

     1,954,147        1,497,253        18,007   

Accrued expenses

     1,627,228        1,666,748        20,045   

Income taxes payable

     140,210        104,392        1,256   

Other current liabilities

     931,727        1,024,662        12,323   
                        

Total current liabilities

     5,518,649        5,015,518        60,319   
                        

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

     1,095,270        839,611        10,097   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     672,905        660,918        7,949   

Other long-term liabilities

     604,903        554,402        6,667   
                        

Total long-term liabilities

     2,373,078        2,054,931        24,713   
                        

Total Non-Financial Services Businesses liabilities

     7,891,727        7,070,449        85,032   
                        

Financial Services Businesses

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

     3,118,938        2,986,700        35,919   

Current portion of long-term debt

     1,968,908        2,541,479        30,565   

Accounts payable

     13,063        19,472        234   

Accrued expenses

     113,559        110,348        1,327   

Income taxes payable

     13,177        9,555        115   

Other current liabilities

     519,011        538,026        6,471   
                        

Total current liabilities

     5,746,656        6,205,580        74,631   
                        

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

     6,060,349        5,669,456        68,184   

Accrued pension and severance costs

     5,772        7,104        85   

Other long-term liabilities

     433,641        435,508        5,238   
                        

Total long-term liabilities

     6,499,762        6,112,068        73,507   
                        

Total Financial Services Businesses liabilities

     12,246,418        12,317,648        148,138   
                        

Eliminations

     (719,301     (489,955     (5,892
                        

Total liabilities

     19,418,844        18,898,142        227,278   
                        

Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

     10,359,723        10,332,371        124,262   
                        

Noncontrolling interest

     570,720        587,653        7,067   
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     10,930,443        10,920,024        131,329   
                        

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 30,349,287      ¥ 29,818,166      $ 358,607   
                        

 

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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,
 
    2009     2010     2011     2011  

Non-Financial Services Businesses

       

Net revenues

  ¥ 19,182,161      ¥ 17,732,143      ¥ 17,826,986      $ 214,395   
                               

Costs and expenses

       

Cost of revenues

    17,470,791        15,973,442        15,986,741        192,264   

Selling, general and administrative

    2,097,674        1,854,710        1,723,071        20,722   
                               

Total costs and expenses

    19,568,465        17,828,152        17,709,812        212,986   
                               

Operating income (loss)

    (386,304     (96,009     117,174        1,409   
                               

Other income (expense), net

    (71,925     144,625        88,840        1,069   
                               

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

    (458,229     48,616        206,014        2,478   
                               

Provision for income taxes

    (10,152     42,342        178,795        2,150   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

    53,226        109,944        214,229        2,576   
                               

Net income (loss)

    (394,851     116,218        241,448        2,904   
                               

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest

    26,282        (32,103     (54,055     (650
                               

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation- Non-Financial Services Businesses

    (368,569     84,115        187,393        2,254   
                               

Financial Services Businesses

       

Net revenues

    1,377,548        1,245,407        1,192,205        14,338   
                               

Costs and expenses

       

Cost of revenues

    994,191        716,997        636,374        7,653   

Selling, general and administrative

    455,304        281,483        197,551        2,376   
                               

Total costs and expenses

    1,449,495        998,480        833,925        10,029   
                               

Operating income (loss)

    (71,947     246,927        358,280        4,309   
                               

Other income (expense), net

    (30,233     (3,923     1,349        16   
                               

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

    (102,180     243,004        359,629        4,325   
                               

Provision for income taxes

    (46,298     50,362        134,094        1,613   

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies

    (10,502     (64,536     787        10   
                               

Net income (loss)

    (66,384     128,106        226,322        2,722   
                               

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

    (2,004     (2,653     (3,251     (39
                               

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation - Financial Services Businesses

    (68,388     125,453        223,071        2,683   
                               

Eliminations

    20        (112     (2,281     (28
                               

Net income (loss) attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

  ¥ (436,937   ¥ 209,456      ¥ 408,183      $ 4,909   
                               

 

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Statement of cash flows -

 

    Yen in millions     Yen in millions  
    For the year ended March 31, 2009     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 (loss)

  ¥ (394,851   ¥ (66,384   ¥ (461,215   ¥ 116,218      ¥ 128,106      ¥ 244,212   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

           

Depreciation

    1,105,233        389,937        1,495,170        1,065,749        348,820        1,414,569   

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    (1,663     259,096        257,433        1,905        98,870        100,775   

Pension and severance costs, less payments

    (21,428     470        (20,958     55        1,199        1,254   

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

    68,546        136        68,682        46,661        276        46,937   

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

    220,920        —          220,920        2,486        —          2,486   

Deferred income taxes

    (132,127     (62,871     (194,990     (14,183     39,759        25,537   

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated companies

    (53,226     10,502        (42,724     (109,944     64,536        (45,408

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

    (223,101     186,234        154,587        733,338        133,275        768,168   
                                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    568,303        717,120        1,476,905        1,842,285        814,841        2,558,530   
                                               

Cash flows from investing activities

           

Additions to finance receivables

    —          (14,230,272     (8,612,111     —          (13,492,119     (7,806,201

Collection of and proceeds from sales of finance receivables

    —          13,959,045        8,155,094        —          13,107,531        7,517,968   

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    (1,358,518     (6,064     (1,364,582     (599,154     (5,382     (604,536

Additions to equipment leased to others

    (82,411     (877,904     (960,315     (64,345     (768,720     (833,065

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    41,285        6,101        47,386        46,070        6,403        52,473   

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

    55,896        472,853        528,749        36,668        428,424        465,092   

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

    (418,342     (217,688     (636,030     (2,310,912     (101,270     (2,412,182

Proceeds from sales of and maturity of marketable securities and security investments

    1,295,561        180,316        1,475,877        1,012,781        95,960        1,108,741   

Payment for additional investments in affiliated companies, net of cash acquired

    (45     —          (45     (1,020     —          (1,020

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

    129,834        (2,091     135,757        (259,089     102,497        (337,454
                                               

Net cash used in investing activities

    (336,740     (715,704     (1,230,220     (2,139,001     (626,676     (2,850,184
                                               

Cash flows from financing activities

           

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    545,981        3,030,029        3,506,990        492,300        2,733,465        3,178,310   

Payments of long-term debt

    (150,097     (2,580,637     (2,704,078     (77,033     (2,926,308     (2,938,202

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

    138,387        239,462        406,507        (249,238     (251,544     (335,363

Dividends paid

    (439,991     —          (439,991     (172,476     —          (172,476

Purchase of common stock, and other

    (70,587     —          (70,587     (10,251     —          (10,251
                                               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    23,693        688,854        698,841        (16,698     (444,387     (277,982
                                               

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (80,214     (49,579     (129,793     4,092        (12,990     (8,898
                                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    175,042        640,691        815,733        (309,322     (269,212     (578,534

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    1,473,101        155,446        1,628,547        1,648,143        796,137        2,444,280   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  ¥ 1,648,143      ¥ 796,137      ¥ 2,444,280      ¥ 1,338,821      ¥ 526,925      ¥ 1,865,746   
                                               

 

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    Yen in millions     U.S. dollars in millions  
    For the year ended March 31, 2011     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
    Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
    Financial
Services
Businesses
    Consolidated     Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
    Financial
Services
Businesses
    Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities

           

Net income

  ¥ 241,448      ¥ 226,322      ¥ 465,485      $ 2,904      $ 2,722      $ 5,598   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

           

Depreciation

    844,708        330,865        1,175,573        10,159        3,979        14,138   

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    1,806        2,334        4,140        22        28        50   

Pension and severance costs, less payments

    (24,867     1,453        (23,414     (299     17        (282

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

    36,076        138        36,214        434        2        436   

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

    7,915        —          7,915        95        —          95   

Deferred income taxes

    (17,258     103,035        85,710        (208     1,239        1,031   

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

    (214,229     (787     (215,016     (2,576     (10     (2,586

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

    591,378        (106,416     487,402        7,112        (1,279     5,862   
                                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,466,977        556,944        2,024,009        17,643        6,698        24,342   
                                               

Cash flows from investing activities

           

Additions to finance receivables

    —          (14,323,261     (8,438,785     —          (172,258     (101,488

Collection of and proceeds from sales of finance receivables

    —          13,887,751        8,003,940        —          167,020        96,259   

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    (621,302     (8,024     (629,326     (7,472     (97     (7,569

Additions to equipment leased to others

    (78,559     (983,306     (1,061,865     (945     (11,825     (12,770

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

    50,742        600        51,342        611        7        618   

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

    17,700        468,995        486,695        213        5,640        5,853   

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

    (4,063,499     (358,308     (4,421,807     (48,870     (4,309     (53,179

Proceeds from sales of and maturity of marketable securities and security investments

    3,423,618        292,538        3,716,156        41,174        3,518        44,692   

Payment for additional investments in affiliated companies, net of cash acquired

    (299     —          (299     (4     —          (4

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

    394,479        18,303        177,605        4,744        221        2,136   
                                               

Net cash used in investing activities

    (877,120     (1,004,712     (2,116,344     (10,549     (12,083     (25,452
                                               

Cash flows from financing activities

           

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    15,318        2,934,588        2,931,436        184        35,293        35,255   

Payments of long-term debt

    (309,862     (2,306,139     (2,489,632     (3,727     (27,735     (29,942

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

    (86,884     122,619        162,260        (1,045     1,475        1,951   

Dividends paid

    (141,120     —          (141,120     (1,697     —          (1,697

Purchase of common stock, and other

    (28,617     —          (28,617     (344     —          (344
                                               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (551,165     751,068        434,327        (6,629     9,033        5,223   
                                               

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (76,960     (50,069     (127,029     (926     (602     (1,528
                                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    (38,268     253,231        214,963        (461     3,046        2,585   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    1,338,821        526,925        1,865,746        16,102        6,337        22,439   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  ¥ 1,300,553      ¥ 780,156      ¥ 2,080,709      $ 15,641      $ 9,383      $ 25,024   
                                               

 

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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, 2009, 2010 and 2011 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, 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       

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       
                           

For the year ended March 31, 2011

         

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

  ¥ 408,183        3,135,881      ¥ 130.17      $ 4,909      $ 1.57   

Effect of dilutive securities

         

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

    (0     34          (0  
                                       

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

  ¥ 408,183        3,135,915      ¥ 130.16      $ 4,909      $ 1.57   
                                       

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.

Certain stock options were not included in the computation of diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share for the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price per common share during 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, 2010 and 2011. 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, 2010

   ¥ 10,359,723         3,135,995       ¥ 3,303.49         

As of March 31, 2011

     10,332,371         3,135,699         3,295.08       $ 124,262       $ 39.63   

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, 2010 and 2011:

 

     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
                                 

 

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     Yen in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Assets

         

Cash equivalents

   ¥ 729,569       ¥ 58,281      ¥ —        ¥ 787,850   

Time deposits

     —           120,000        —          120,000   

Marketable securities and other securities investments

         

Government bonds

     3,127,170         —          —          3,127,170   

Common stocks

     960,229         —          —          960,229   

Other

     37,842         539,109        —          576,951   

Derivative financial instruments

     —           405,524        11,782        417,306   
                                 

Total

   ¥ 4,854,810       ¥ 1,122,914      ¥ 11,782      ¥ 5,989,506   
                                 

Liabilities

         

Derivative financial instruments

   ¥ —         ¥ (215,283   ¥ (4,988   ¥ (220,271
                                 

Total

   ¥ —         ¥ (215,283   ¥ (4,988   ¥ (220,271
                                 
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     March 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Assets

         

Cash equivalents

   $ 8,774       $ 701      $ —        $ 9,475   

Time deposits

     —           1,443        —          1,443   

Marketable securities and other securities investments

         

Government bonds

     37,609         —          —          37,609   

Common stocks

     11,548         —          —          11,548   

Other

     455         6,484        —          6,939   

Derivative financial instruments

     —           4,877        142        5,019   
                                 

Total

   $ 58,386       $ 13,505      $ 142      $ 72,033   
                                 

Liabilities

         

Derivative financial instruments

   $ —         $ (2,589   $ (60   $ (2,649
                                 

Total

   $ —         $ (2,589   $ (60   $ (2,649
                                 

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 assumption:

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. Government bonds include 76% of Japanese government bonds, and 24% of U.S. and European

 

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government bonds as of March 31, 2010, and 77% of Japanese government bonds, and 23% of U.S. and European government bonds as of March 31, 2011. Listed stocks on the Japanese stock markets represent 88% and 86% of common stocks as of March 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively. 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. As of March 31, 2010, 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, 2010 and 2011:

 

     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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     Yen in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
     Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
    Derivative
financial
instruments
    Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   ¥ 13,134      ¥ 5,892      ¥ 19,026   

Total gains (losses)

      

Included in earnings

     433        31,338        31,771   

Included in other comprehensive income

     779        —          779   

Purchases, issuances and settlements

     (810     (8,381     (9,191

Other

     (13,536     (22,055     (35,591
                        

Balance at end of year

   ¥ —        ¥ 6,794      ¥ 6,794   
                        
     U.S. dollars in millions  
     For the year ended March 31, 2011  
     Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
    Derivative
financial
instruments
    Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 158      $ 71      $ 229   

Total gains (losses)

      

Included in earnings

     5        377        382   

Included in other comprehensive income

     10        —          10   

Purchases, issuances and settlements

     (10     (101     (111

Other

     (163     (265     (428
                        

Balance at end of year

   $ —        $ 82      $ 82   
                        

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 for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2010 and includes consolidated retained interests in securitized financial receivables of ¥(13,165) million ($(158) million), certain derivative financial instruments transferred into Level 2 due to be measured at observable inputs of ¥(21,413) million ($(258) million) and the impact of currency translation adjustments for the year ended March 31, 2011.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. During the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, Toyota measured certain finance receivables at fair value of ¥13,343 million and ¥15,893 million ($191 million) based on the collateral value, resulting in loss of ¥2,485 million and gain of ¥2,083 million ($25 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 based on the quoted market price resulting in impairment loss of ¥63,575 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)
  1.2       Amended and Restated Regulations of the Board of Directors of the Registrant (English translation)
  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)
  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/    TAKAHIKO IJICHI        

Name:   Takahiko Ijichi
Title:   Director, Senior Managing Officer

Date: June 24, 2011