As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 201821, 2019

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM20-F

 

(Mark One)

 

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

OR

 

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

For the fiscal year ended: March 31, 20182019

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:001-14948

 

 

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

(Exact Namename of Registrantregistrant as Specifiedspecified in its Charter)charter)

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

(Translation of Registrant’s Nameregistrant’s name into English)

Japan

(Jurisdiction of Incorporationincorporation or Organization)organization)

 

 

1Toyota-cho, Toyota City

Aichi Prefecture471-8571

Japan

+81 56528-2121

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)principal executive offices)

Nobukazu Takano

Telephone number: +81 56528-2121

Facsimile number: +81 56523-5800

Address: 1Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture471-8571, 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:each class

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of Each Exchangeeach exchange on Which Registered:which registered

American Depositary Shares*TM 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:2,909,923,9922,832,439,167 shares of common stock (including 45,002,62945,459,183 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary Shares) and 47,100,000 First Series Model AA class shares as of March 31, 20182019

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act: Yes  ☒    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  ☒

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  ☒    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 RegulationS-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files): Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  ☒  Accelerated filer  ☐  Non-accelerated filer  ☐
    Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act: ☐

 

The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

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

U.S. GAAP  ☒             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 inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):Yes  ☐    No  ☒

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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   54 

ITEM 4.

  INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY   8 

   4.A

  HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY   8 

   4.B

  BUSINESS OVERVIEW   98 

   4.C

  ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE   5449 

   4.D

  PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT   5550 

ITEM 4A.

  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS   5651 

ITEM 5.

  OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS   5651 

   5.A

  OPERATING RESULTS   5651 

   5.B

  LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES   8782 

   5.C

  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES   9084 

   5.D

  TREND INFORMATION   9287 

   5.E

  OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS   9287 

   5.F

  TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS   9388 

   5.G

  SAFE HARBOR   9489 

ITEM 6.

  DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES   9489 

   6.A

  DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT   9489 

   6.B

  COMPENSATION   10096 

   6.C

  BOARD PRACTICES   10199 

   6.D

  EMPLOYEES   103100 

   6.E

  SHARE OWNERSHIP   103101 

ITEM 7.

  MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   104102 

   7.A

  MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS   104102 

   7.B

  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   105103 

   7.C

  INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL   106103 

ITEM 8.

  FINANCIAL INFORMATION   106103 

   8.A

  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION   106103 

   8.B

  SIGNIFICANT CHANGES   106103 

ITEM 9.

  THE OFFER AND LISTING   107104 

   9.A

  LISTING DETAILS   107104 

   9.B

  PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION   107104 

   9.C

  MARKETS   107104 

   9.D

  SELLING SHAREHOLDERS   108104 

   9.E

  DILUTION   108104 

   9.F

  EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE   108104 

ITEM 10.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   108104 

   10.A

  SHARE CAPITAL   108104 

   10.B

  MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION   108104 

   10.C

  MATERIAL CONTRACTS   116112 

   10.D

  EXCHANGE CONTROLS   116112 


   10.E

  TAXATION   117113 

   10.F

  DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS   123119 

   10.G

  STATEMENT BY EXPERTS   123120 

   10.H

  DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY   123120 

   10.I

  SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION   123120 

ITEM 11.

  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK   123120 

ITEM 12.

  DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES   125121 

   12.A

  DEBT SECURITIES   125121 

   12.B

  WARRANTS AND RIGHTS   125121 

   12.C

  OTHER SECURITIES   125121 

   12.D

  AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES   125122 

ITEM 13.

  DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES   127123 

ITEM 14.

  MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS   127123 

ITEM 15.

  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES   127123 

ITEM 16.

  [RESERVED]   128124 

ITEM 16A.

  AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT   128124 

ITEM 16B.

  CODE OF ETHICS   128124 

ITEM 16C.

  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES   128124 

ITEM 16D.

  EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES   130126 

ITEM 16E.

  PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS   130126 

ITEM 16F.

  CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT   131127 

ITEM 16G.

  CORPORATE GOVERNANCE   131127 

ITEM 16H.

  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE   134130 

ITEM 17.

  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   135131 

ITEM 18.

  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   135131 

ITEM 19.

  EXHIBITS   136132 


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 ¥106.24 = $1.00. This was the approximate exchange rate in Japan on March 31, 2018.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

(iii) changes in funding environment in financial markets and increased competition in the financial services industry;

(iv) Toyota’s ability to market and distribute effectively;

(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 Toyota’s automotive operations, particularly laws, regulations and government policies relating to vehicle safety including remedial measures such as 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, government proceedings and investigations;


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

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


(ix) any damage to Toyota’s brand image;

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

(xi) increases in prices of raw materials;

(xii) Toyota’s reliance on various digital and information technologies;

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

(xiv) the impact of natural calamities including the negative effect on Toyota’s vehicle production and sales.


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,   Year Ended March 31, 
  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018   2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 
  (Yen in millions, except share and per share data)   (Yen in millions, except share and per share data) 

Consolidated Statement of Income Data:

            

Automotive:

            

Revenues

   23,781,404  25,062,129  25,977,416  25,081,847  26,397,940    25,062,129   25,977,416   25,081,847   26,397,940   27,079,077 

Operating income

   1,938,778  2,325,310  2,448,998  1,692,973  2,011,135    2,325,310   2,448,998   1,692,973   2,011,135   2,038,884 

Financial Services:

            

Revenues

   1,421,047  1,661,149  1,896,224  1,823,600  2,017,008    1,661,149   1,896,224   1,823,600   2,017,008   2,153,547 

Operating income

   294,891  361,833  339,226  222,428  285,546    361,833   339,226   222,428   285,546   322,821 

All Other:

            

Revenues

   1,151,280  1,255,791  1,177,387  1,321,052  1,646,118    1,255,791   1,177,387   1,321,052   1,646,118   1,676,377 

Operating income

   64,270  65,650  66,507  81,327  100,812    65,650   66,507   81,327   100,812   105,538 

Elimination of intersegment:

            

Revenues

   (661,820 (744,548 (647,909 (629,306 (681,556   (744,548  (647,909  (629,306  (681,556  (683,320

Operating income

   (5,827 (2,229 (760 (2,356 2,369    (2,229  (760  (2,356  2,369   302 

Total Company:

            

Revenues

   25,691,911  27,234,521  28,403,118  27,597,193  29,379,510    27,234,521   28,403,118   27,597,193   29,379,510   30,225,681 

Operating income

   2,292,112  2,750,564  2,853,971  1,994,372  2,399,862    2,750,564   2,853,971   1,994,372   2,399,862   2,467,545 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   2,441,080  2,892,828  2,983,381  2,193,825  2,620,429    2,892,828   2,983,381   2,193,825   2,620,429   2,285,465 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   1,823,119  2,173,338  2,312,694  1,831,109  2,493,983    2,173,338   2,312,694   1,831,109   2,493,983   1,882,873 

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

            

Basic

   575.30  688.02  741.36  605.47  842.00    688.02   741.36   605.47   842.00   650.55 

Diluted

   574.92  687.66  735.36  599.22  832.78    687.66   735.36   599.22   832.78   645.11 

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

   3,168,989  3,158,851  3,111,306  3,008,088  2,947,365    3,158,851   3,111,306   3,008,088   2,947,365   2,871,534 

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

   3,170,911  3,160,429  3,144,947  3,055,826  2,994,766    3,160,429   3,144,947   3,055,826   2,994,766   2,918,674 

                                                                                          
  Year Ended March 31,  Year Ended March 31, 
  2014   2015   2016   2017   2018  2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 
  (Yen in millions, except per share and numbers of vehicles sold data)  (Yen in millions, except per share and numbers of vehicles sold data) 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (end of period):

               

Total Assets:

   41,437,473    47,729,830    47,427,597    48,750,186    50,308,249   47,729,830   47,427,597   48,750,186   50,308,249   51,936,949 

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

   7,780,483    8,963,492    8,521,088    9,244,131    9,341,190   8,963,492   8,521,088   9,244,131   9,341,190   9,599,233 

Long-term debt, less current portion

   8,546,910    10,014,395    9,772,065    9,911,596    10,006,374   10,014,395   9,772,065   9,911,596   10,006,374   10,550,945 

Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

   14,469,148    16,788,131    16,746,935    17,514,812    18,735,982   16,788,131   16,746,935   17,514,812   18,735,982   19,348,152 

Common stock

   397,050    397,050    397,050    397,050    397,050   397,050   397,050   397,050   397,050   397,050 

Other Data:

               

Dividends per share (yen)

   165.0    200.0    210.0    210.0    220.0  ¥200.0  ¥210.0  ¥210.0  ¥220.0  ¥220.0 

Number of vehicles sold

               

Japan

   2,365,410    2,153,694    2,059,093    2,273,962    2,255,313   2,153,694   2,059,093   2,273,962   2,255,313   2,226,177 

North America

   2,529,398    2,715,173    2,839,229    2,837,334    2,806,467   2,715,173   2,839,229   2,837,334   2,806,467   2,745,047 

Europe

   844,003    859,038    844,412    924,560    968,077   859,038   844,412   924,560   968,077   994.060 

Asia

   1,608,355    1,488,922    1,344,836    1,587,822    1,542,806   1,488,922   1,344,836   1,587,822   1,542,806   1,684,494 

Other*

   1,768,867    1,755,037    1,593,758    1,347,182    1,391,731   1,755,037   1,593,758   1,347,182   1,391,731   1,327,017 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Worldwide total

   9,116,033    8,971,864    8,681,328    8,970,860    8,964,394   8,971,864   8,681,328   8,970,860   8,964,394   8,976,795 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

*

“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 ayear-end dividend. Toyota’s articles of incorporation provide that retained earnings can be distributed as dividends pursuant to a resolution of its board of directors. Toyota’s board of directors resolves to payyear-end dividends to holders of common shares and registered pledgees of common shares of record as of March 31, the record date, in each year.

At the 111th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held in June 2015, Toyota’s shareholders approved amendments to Toyota’s articles of incorporation permitting the issuance of Model AA Class Shares in the future. The articles of incorporation currently provide that in the event that Toyota pays ayear-end dividend to holders of common shares, it will pay ayear-end dividend to any holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares of record as of the record date for theyear-end dividend, in the amount payable on the Model AA Class Shares pursuant to their terms (“AA Dividends”), in preference to holders of common shares or registered pledgees of common shares.

In addition to theseyear-end dividends, Toyota may pay an interim dividend in the form of cash distributions from its distributable surplus to holders of common shares and pledgees of common shares of record as of September 30, the record date, in each year by a resolution of its board of directors. The articles of incorporation currently provide that in the event that Toyota pays such interim dividends, Toyota will pay an amount equivalent toone-half of the AA Dividends (“AA Interim Dividends”) as an interim dividend to any holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares of record as of the record date for the interim dividend, in preference to holders of common shares or registered pledgees of common shares.

If the amount of the dividends from surplus paid to holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares is less than the prescribed amount of AA Dividends in any fiscal year, the amount of the shortfall will be carried forward to and accumulate in the following fiscal year and thereafter. Dividends from surplus will be paid to holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares in preference to the payment of interim andyear-end dividends until such payment reaches the amount of the accumulated unpaid dividends on the Model AA Class Shares.

For a further discussion of Model AA Class Shares, please see “Additional Information—Memorandum and Articles of Association.”

In addition, under the Companies Act of Japan (the “Companies Act”), dividends may be paid to holders of common shares and pledgees of record of common shares 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. Under the Companies Act, dividends may be distributed in cash or (except in the case of interim dividends mentioned in the third preceding paragraph) in kind, subject to limitations on distributable surplus and to certain other conditions.

The following table sets forth the dividends declared per common share 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 Common
Share
     Cash Dividends per Common
Share
 

Period Ended

  Yen   U.S. dollars   Yen   U.S. dollars 

September 30, 2012

   30.0       0.38    

March 31, 2013

   60.0       0.63    

September 30, 2013

   65.0       0.66       65.0       0.66    

March 31, 2014

   100.0       0.97       100.0       0.97    

September 30, 2014

   75.0       0.68       75.0       0.68    

March 31, 2015

   125.0       1.04       125.0       1.04    

September 30, 2015

   100.0       0.83       100.0       0.83    

March 31, 2016

   110.0       0.97       110.0       0.97    

September 30, 2016

   100.0       0.98       100.0       0.98    

March 31, 2017

   110.0       0.98       110.0       0.98    

September 30, 2017

   100.0       0.88       100.0       0.88    

March 31, 2018

   120.0       1.12       120.0       1.12    

September 30, 2018

   100.0       0.88    

March 31, 2019

   120.0       1.08    

Toyota deems the benefit of its shareholders as one of its priority management policies, and it continues to work to improve its corporate structure to realize sustainable growth in order to enhance its corporate value. Toyota will strive to continue to pay stable dividends on its common shares aiming at a consolidated dividend payout ratio, defined as dividends per common share divided by net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share, of 30% while giving due consideration to factors such as business results for each term, investment plans and its cash reserves.. Toyota will pay dividends on the First Series Model AA Class Shares in accordance with a prescribed calculation method.

In order to successfully compete in this highly competitive industry, Toyota plans to utilize its internal funds for the early commercialization of technologies for next-generation environment and safety giving priority to customer safety and sense of security. Considering these factors, with respect to the dividends for fiscal 2018,2019, Toyota has determined to pay ayear-end dividend of 120 yen per common share by a resolution of the board of directors pursuant to Toyota’s articles of incorporation. As a result, combined with the interim dividend of 100 yen per common share, the annual dividend will be 220 yen per common share, and the total amount of the dividends on common shares for the year will be 642.6626.8 billion yen. Furthermore, through repurchasing shares, Toyota will return capitalflexibly repurchase shares with the aim to shareholders and promote capital efficiency by comprehensively taking into consideration cash reserves, stock price levels and agile capital policy in view of the business environment.like.

In fiscal 2018,2019, Toyota repurchased 3336 million common shares, for an aggregate purchase price of 249.9 billion yen, in order to return to shareholders the profits derived from Toyota’s business operations in the interim period.

Furthermore, Toyota has determined to repurchase 5550 million common shares (maximum), for an aggregate purchase price of 300.0 billion yen (maximum), in order to return to shareholders the profits for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20182019 by a resolution of the board of directors on May 9, 2018.

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 ¥106.24 = $1.00. This was the approximate exchange rate in Japan on March 31, 2018.

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 2018, the noon buying rate was ¥108.73 = $1.00. The average exchange rate for the periods shown is the average of themonth-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)         

2014

   102.98    100.46    105.25    92.96 

2015

   119.96    110.78    121.50    101.26 

2016

   112.42    120.13    125.58    111.30 

2017

   111.41    108.31    118.32    100.07 

2018

   106.20    110.70    114.25    104.83 

2019 (through May 31, 2018)

   108.73    109.01    111.08    105.99 

Month Ended

   High   Low 
           (¥ per $1.00) 

December 31, 2017

 

   113.62    111.88 

January 31, 2018

 

   113.18    108.38 

February 28, 2018

 

   110.40    106.10 

March 31, 2018

 

   106.91    104.83 

April 30, 2018

 

   109.33    105.99 

May 31, 2018

 

   111.08    108.62 

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 of capital stock 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.”8, 2019.

3.B CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

Not applicable.

3.C REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

3.D RISK FACTORS

Industry and Business Risks

The worldwide automotive market is highly competitive.

The worldwide automotive market is highly competitive. Toyota faces intense competition from automotive manufacturers in the markets in which it operates. Although the global economy continues to recover gradually, 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 industry reorganizations. 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 economic, social and political 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.

Reviewing the general economic environment for the fiscal year ended March 2018,2019, although there were some weaknesses, the world economy, has continued itsas a whole, showed moderate recovery due to the global expansion of trade and production and solid domestic demand.recovery. The Japanese economy has been on a moderate recovery due to improvements in employment and income conditions. For the automotive industry,markets, although markets have progressed in a steady manner in the developed countries, and expandedmarkets in China, markets inwhich had experienced continued growth, and some resource-rich countries have slowed down.

The changes in demand for automobiles are 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 changes in demand for automobiles continues or progresses 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 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 and 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 a 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 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 condition 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 prices, an increase in the ratio of credit losses and increased funding costs are additional 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.

Toyota’s operations and vehicles rely on various digital and information technologies.

Toyota depends on various information technology networks and systems, some of which are managed by third parties, to process, transmit and store electronic information, including sensitive data, and to manage or

support a variety of business processes and activities, including manufacturing, research and development, supply chain management, sales and accounting. In addition, Toyota’s vehicles may rely on various digital and information technologies, including information service and driving assistance functions. Despite security measures, Toyota’s digital and information technology networks and systems may be vulnerable to damage, disruptions, or shutdowns due to unauthorized access or attacks by hackers, computer viruses, breaches due to unauthorized use, errors or malfeasance by employees and others who have or gain access to the networks and systems Toyota depends on, service failures or bankruptcy of third parties such as software development or cloud computing vendors, power shortages and outages, and utility failures or other catastrophic events like natural disasters. In particular, cyber-attacks or other intentional malfeasance are increasing in terms of intensity, sophistication and frequency, and Toyota may be the subject of such attacks. Such incidentsattacks could materially disrupt critical operations, disclose sensitive data, interfere with information services and driving assistance functions in Toyota’s vehicles, and/or give rise to legal claims or proceedings, liability or regulatory penalties under applicable laws, which could have an adverse effect on Toyota’s brand image and 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 Russian ruble, 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 translation risk, and changes in foreign currency exchange rates may also affect the price of products sold and materials purchased by Toyota in foreign currencies through transaction risk. In particular, strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar can have an adverse effect on Toyota’s operating results.

Toyota believes that its use of certain derivative financial instruments including foreign exchange forward contracts and 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 21 and 22 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.

A 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.

Regulatory, Legal, Political and Other Risks

The automotive industry is subject to various governmental regulations.regulations and actions.

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. Many governments also impose tariffs and other trade barriers, taxes and levies, or enact price or exchange controls. Toyota has incurred significant costs in response to governmental regulations and actions, including costs relating to changes in global trade dynamics and policies, and expects to incur such costs in the future. Furthermore, new legislation or regulations or changes in existing legislation or regulations may also subject Toyota to additional expensescosts in the future. If Toyota incurs significant costs related to implementing safety measures or meetingresponding to laws, regulations and governmental regulations,actions, 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.

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 Companies 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 in August 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, 2018,2019, Toyota operated through 606608 consolidated subsidiaries (including variable interest entities) and 199201 affiliated companies, of which 5763 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, 20152016 and March 31, 20182019 and information concerning Toyota’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures currently in progress.

Toyota’s principal executive offices are located at 1Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture471-8571, Japan. Toyota’s telephone number in Japan is+81-565-28-2121.

The SEC maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. Toyota also maintains a website (https://global.toyota/en/) through which its annual reports on Form20-F and certain of its other SEC filings may be accessed. Information contained on or accessible through Toyota’s website is not part of this annual report on Form20-F.

4.B BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Toyota primarily conducts business in the automotive industry. Toyota also conducts business in finance and other industries. Toyota sold 8,9648,977 thousand vehicles in fiscal 20182019 on a consolidated basis. Toyota had net revenues of ¥29,379.5¥30,225.6 billion and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation of ¥2,493.9¥1,882.8 billion in fiscal 2018.2019.

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   Yen in millions 
  Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018   2017   2018   2019 

Automotive

   25,923,813    25,032,229    26,347,229    25,032,229    26,347,229    27,034,492 

Financial Services

   1,854,007    1,783,697    1,959,234    1,783,697    1,959,234    2,120,343 

All Other

   625,298    781,267    1,073,047    781,267    1,073,047    1,070,846 

Toyota’s automotive operations include the design, manufacture, assembly and sale of passenger vehicles, 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 business also provides mainly retail installment credit and leasing through the purchase of installment and lease contracts originated by Toyota dealers. Related to Toyota’s automotive operations, Toyota is working towards having all of its vehicles become connected vehicles, creating new value and reforming businesses by utilizing big data obtained from those connected vehicles, and establishing new mobility services. Toyota’s all other operations business segment includes the design and manufacture of prefabricated housing and information technology related businesses including a web portal for automobile information called GAZOO.com, etc. Please see “— Automotive Operations — Realizing a Smart Mobility Society that expands through connected car technologies — Connected with people (COMFORT) — Connected Service” for details on GAZOO.com.

Toyota sells its vehicles in approximately 190 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   Yen in millions 
  Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018   2017   2018   2019 

Japan

     8,588,437    8,798,903    9,273,672      8,798,903    9,273,672    9,520,148 

North America

   10,822,772    10,033,419    10,347,266    10,033,419    10,347,266    10,585,934 

Europe

   2,507,292    2,517,601    2,940,243    2,517,601    2,940,243    3,055,654 

Asia

   4,475,623    4,279,617    4,497,374    4,279,617    4,497,374    4,832,392 

Other*

   2,008,994    1,967,653    2,320,955    1,967,653    2,320,955    2,231,553 

 

*

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

During fiscal 2018, 25.2%2019, 24.8% of Toyota’s automobile unit sales on a consolidated basis were in Japan, 31.3%30.6% were in North America, 10.8%11.1% were in Europe and 17.2%18.7% were in Asia. The remaining 15.5%14.8% of consolidated unit sales were in other markets.

The Worldwide Automotive Market

Toyota estimates that annual worldwide vehicle sales totaled approximately 97 million units in 2017.2018.

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.

In fiscal 2018,2019, the U.S. saw steady employment growth as well as enhancedwhich supported consumer spending, economies in Europe expanded at aremained solid pace under monetary easing measures, and Japan continued to experience a favorable employment environment supporting consumption. In emerging markets,On the other hand, China continued to recoverslowed down due to economic stimulus measures, which ledcredit contraction triggered by interest-rate hikes in the U.S., and emerging countries in Asia and other regions also saw a slowdown in consumption owing to stronger growth ofa concern over a possible recession.

In the global economy, while consumption in resource-rich countries has also been gradually recovering.

The automotive industry was also impacted by these economic trends. In 2017,during 2018, with respect to developed countries, the automotive market contractedremained unchanged from the previous year in the United States frommainly due to the effect of interest-rate hikes, while onit also remained flat in Europe as the other hand, it expanded in Europe.U.K. market shrank. In addition, in Japan, demand expanded due primarily to the introduction of new models. The automotive marketsmarket in China shrank for the first time in 20 years, and as a result, even though India and other emerging countries including China,saw their markets expand, the automotive markets as a whole also expanded.remained unchanged from the previous year.

In the medium- to long-term, Toyota expects the automotive market to continue growing driven principally by growth in China and other emerging markets. Global competition is expected to be severe, as competition in compact andlow-price vehicles intensifies, and the pace of technological advancement and development of new products quickens, including in response to a heightened global awareness of the environment and more stringent fuel economy standards.

In 2017,2018, China, North America, Europe and Asia were the world’s largest automotive markets. The share of each market across the globe, which Toyota estimates based on the available automobile sales data in each

country and region information, was 30%29% for China, 22% for North America (21% excluding Mexico and Puerto Rico), 22% for Europe and 10%11% for Asia. In China, new vehicle sales increaseddecreased to approximately 29.328.2 million units. In North America, new vehicle sales decreasedwere approximately 21.2 million units, largely unchanged from the previous year to approximately 20.9 million units.year. In Europe, new vehicle sales increased toalso remained largely flat at approximately 20.721.3 million units. In Asia (including India but excluding Japan and China), new vehicle unit sales increased from the previous year to approximately 1010.7 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, as well as price or exchange controls as a means of creating jobs, protecting domestic producers or influencing their balance of payments. Changes in regulatory requirements and other government-imposed restrictions can limit or otherwise burden an automaker’s operations. Government laws and 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.

Over the years, there have been many global business alliances and investments entered into between manufacturers in the global automotive industry. There are various reasons behind these transactions including the need to address excessive global capacity in the production of automobiles, and 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.

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:

Toyota Global Vision

Toyota will lead the way to the future of mobility, enriching lives around the world with the safest and most responsible ways of moving people.

Through our commitment to quality, constant innovation and respect for the planet, we aim to exceed expectations and be rewarded with a smile.

We will meet challenging goals by engaging the talent and passion of people, who believe there is always a better way.

“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.

“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 developlow-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.

“Respect for the planet”

 

Toyota will continue working to minimize environmental impact in its manufacturing and other operations, as well as in its products.

 

Toyota’s activities will include conserving energy and reducing output of carbon dioxide, as well as conserving material resources through recycling; it will also include establishing mindsets and production methods appropriate 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 expectations.

“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’smonozukuri spirit of conscientious manufacturing and related skills andknow-how from one generation to the next.

Based on these initiatives, the Toyota group will contribute to “enriching lives of communities” by providing “ever-better cars.” This is expected to encourage more customers to purchase Toyota cars and thereby lead to the establishment of a stable business base. The automotive industry is facing a time of profound transformation that could happen only once in a hundred years in response to significant technological innovation such as electrification, connected vehicles and automated driving. Toyota is committed to realizing a mobility society of the future that enables everyone to enjoy freedom of movement beyond the conventional concept of vehicles.

Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050

Positioning responding to environmental issues as one of the most prioritized challenges for management, Toyota has tackledhead-on activities such as the development and promotion of next-generation vehicles including hybrid vehicles (“HVs”) and fuel cell vehicles (“FCVs”), efficient production that puts less of a burden on the environment, the recycling ofend-of-life vehicles and hybrid vehicle batteries, planting trees for the coexistence of humans and nature in harmony, and conservation of ecosystems.

However, in recent years, the seriousness and reach of environmental issues has increased, as evidenced by global warming, water shortages, resource depletion, and degradation of biodiversity. In response to the situation, Toyota believes it is necessary to take on new challenges that consider the world 20 or 30 years in the future, in order to remain closely aligned with the global environment. Accordingly, Toyota announced Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 in October 2015.

In order to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 has set forth the following six challenges for Toyota to address. Those challenges are to reduce CO2 emissions from driving and producing, as well as throughout the lifecycle of, vehicles, and to ensure a net positive impact on the Earth and society toward 2050.

 

 1.

New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge

 

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Life Cycle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge

 

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Plant Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge

 

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Challenge of Minimizing and Optimizing Water Usage

 

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Challenge of Establishing a Recycling-Based Society and Systems

 

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Challenge of Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature

Further strengthening collaboration with the Toyota group and all other stakeholders, Toyota will consolidate new ideas, dynamism and technology to tackle together the realization of a truly sustainable society from a long-term perspective.

Automotive Operations

Toyota’s revenues from its automotive operations were ¥27,079.0 billion in fiscal 2019, ¥26,397.9 billion in fiscal 2018 and ¥25,081.8 billion in fiscal 2017 and ¥25,977.4 billion in fiscal 2016.2017.

Toyota produces and sells passenger vehicles, 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.

With an aim to strengthen competitiveness in the small car segment, on January 29, 2016, Toyota and Daihatsu entered into a share exchange agreement to make Daihatsu a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota as of August 1, 2016. From January 2017, Toyota and Daihatsu established the “Emerging-market Compact Car Company” to promote development of competitive products in emerging markets. Through planning and implementation of optimal strategies including combining their technical expertise and bases of operations, bold cost reduction and expansion of product lineups with a global brand strategy, Daihatsu will play a key role in developing globally competitive small cars of both brands based on the technology Daihatsu has developed through manufacturing of mini-vehicles.

Vehicle Models

Toyota’s vehicles (produced by Toyota, Daihatsu and Hino) can be classified into three categories: HVs, conventional engine vehicles, and FCVs. Toyota’s productline-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.

Toyota has set, as a milestone to strive towards in seeking to realize alow-carbon, sustainable society, a target of “annual global sales of more than 5.5 million electrified vehicles by 2030.”

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 producingeco-friendly automobiles.

In the last three years, Toyota has strengthened its hybrid lineup by introducing the fully remodeled Alphard HV and Vellfire HV in January 2015, the Sienta HV in June 2015, the fully remodeledRX-HV in September 2015 and the fully remodeled Prius in November 2015, as well as adding Auris HV in April 2016, Prius PHV and the new modelC-HR HV in October 2016, the new model LC HV in March 2017, the fully remodeled Camry HV in June 2017, the fully remodeled LS HV in October 2017 and JPN TAXI, which employs a newly developed LPG HV, in October 2017, as well as adding the fully remodeled Avalon HV in April 2018, the fully remodeled Corolla HB HVSport in May 2018, and the fully remodeled Crown HV and Century HV in June 2018.2018, the new model ES HV in October 2018, the new model UX HV in November 2018, the fully remodeled RAV4 HV in December 2018 and the fully remodeled Corolla SD and WG HV in February 2019. In the area of HVs, where strong growth is seen, Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverseline-up of HVs, enhance engine power while improving fuel economy and otherwise work towards increasing the sales of HVs.

Fuel Cell Vehicles

Toyota began limited sales of a fuel cell vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. Since then, Toyota has made advances by solving technological issues such as the above and worked towards the practical use of such solutions, culminating in the general sale of the world’s first mass produced fuel cell vehicle MIRAI in Japan beginning in December 2014, in the United States beginning in June 2015 and in Europe beginning in September 2015. Toyota also launched “SORA,” the first production model fuel cell bus to receive vehicle type certification in Japan, in March 2018.

Conventional Engine Vehicles

Subcompact and Compact

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s bestselling 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 Europe, Toyota introduced the fully remodeled AygoCorolla in June 2014.January 2019. In Japan, Toyota introduced, in addition to the Corolla Sport and Yaris (named Vitz in Japan) which was introduced in May 2018, the Prius C (named Aqua in Japan), as well as Passo, Roomy and Tank, which three vehicles are OEM vehicles supplied by Daihatsu. In India, Asia, China and other markets, Toyota introduced the Etios and Vios, as well as the AGYA and Rush, which are designed and manufactured by Daihatsu, and Yaris iA, which is designed and manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”).

Mini-Vehicles

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are passenger vehicles, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Daihatsu sold approximately 586577 thousand mini-vehicles and

220 242 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2018.2019. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 80% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2018.2019. From 2011, Toyota began to sell some mini-vehicles manufactured by Daihatsu under the Toyota brand.

Mid-Size

Toyota’smid-size models include the Camry, which has been the bestselling passenger car in the United States for twenty21 of the pasttwenty-one 22 calendar years (from 1997 to present) and also for the last sixteen17 consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in June 2017. Camry sales in the United States for 2018 were approximately 387343 thousand units (including Camry hybrids). In addition, Toyota’s othermid-size models include the REIZ for the Chinese market and the Avensis for the European market.

Luxury and Large

In North America, Europe, Japan and other regions, Toyota’s luxury lineup consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. Lexus passenger car models include the LS, the GS, the ES, the IS, the CT, the LC and the RC. Lexus models also include the LX, the GX, the RX, the NX and the NXUX sold as luxury sport-utility vehicles. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of March 31, 2018,2019, the Lexus brand lineup in Japan includes the LS, the GS, the ES, the IS, the CT, the LX, the RX, the NX, the UX, the LC and the RC. The Toyota brand’sfull-size luxury car, the Avalon, was remodeled in April 2018, and the Crown was fully remodeled in June 2018. The Lexus brand’s passenger vehicle ES was fully remodeled in October 2018. Toyota also fully remodeled the Century limousine in Japan in June 2018.

Sports and Specialty

In April 2012, Toyota introduced the 86 (called ScionFR-S in the U.S.), a compact sports car with a front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive. In October 2014, Toyota introduced the RC coupe that leads the image of Lexus, which engages drivers on a sentimental level. In March 2017, Toyota introduced LC, the new model flagship coupe for Lexus.Furthermore, in May 2019, Toyota introduced a new Supra for the first time in 17 years.

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Toyota’s 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 fourfive types of sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the LX, the GX, the RX, the NX and the NX.UX. Toyota also manufactures the RX and RAV4 models in Canada. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the bestselling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand. In July 2014, Toyota introduced the new NX model under the Lexus brand. In May 2015, Toyota introduced the fully remodeled Hilux and in September 2015, it introduced the fully remodeled RX of the Lexus brand. In DecemberOctober 2016, Toyota introducedC-HR, a model with a focus on both design and drive. Toyota introduced the Lexus brand’s new model UX in November 2018 and the fully remodeled RAV4 in January 2019.

Minivans and Cabwagons

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivans in Japan, the Alphard and the Vellfire, were remodeled in January 2015. In addition, the Noah/Voxy was remodeled in January 2014 and the new model Esquire was introduced in October 2014 in Japan. The new model Calya, an original equipment manufacturing (“OEM”) vehicle by Daihatsu, was introduced in July 2016 in Indonesia. Toyota’s other minivan models include, in Japan, the Estima and the Sienta, and, in North America, the Sienna.

Trucks and Buses

Toyota’s product lineup includes trucks (including vans) up to a gross vehicle weight of five tons and micro-buses that are sold in Japan and in overseas markets. Toyota launched “SORA,” a production model fuel cell bus,

in Japan in March 2018. 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, as well as small buses and micro-buses.

Product Development

New cars introduced in Japan during fiscal 20182019 and thereafter include the Hilux, the JPN TAXI and TOYOTA driving school vehicles.new Supra. The remodeled car in Japan during fiscal 20182019 and thereafter is the Camry HV.RAV4. New cars introduced outside of Japan during fiscal 2019 and thereafter include the Lexus UX. Remodeled cars outside of Japan during fiscal 20182019 and thereafter include the Lexus LS,Corolla, the AvalonRAV4, the Hiace, and the Camry.Lexus ES.

In addition, the IMV product lineup based on the IMV project 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 March 31, 2017,2019, the Hilux, Fortuner, and Innova, one or all of which are available in all regions.

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,  Year Ended March 31, 
 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018  2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 
 Units % Units % Units % Units % Units %  Units % Units % Units % Units % Units % 

Market

                    

Japan

 2,365,410  26.0 2,153,694  24.0 2,059,093  23.7 2,273,962  25.4 2,255,313  25.2 2,153,694  24.0 2,059,093  23.7 2,273,962  25.4 2,255,313  25.2 2,226,177  24.8

North America

 2,529,398  27.7  2,715,173  30.3  2,839,229  32.7  2,837,334  31.6  2,806,467  31.3  2,715,173  30.3  2,839,229  32.7  2,837,334  31.6  2,806,467  31.3  2,745,047  30.6 

Europe

 844,003  9.3  859,038  9.6  844,412  9.7  924,560  10.3  968,077  10.8  859,038  9.6  844,412  9.7  924,560  10.3  968,077  10.8  994,060  11.1 

Asia

 1,608,355  17.6  1,488,922  16.6  1,344,836  15.5  1,587,822  17.7  1,542,806  17.2  1,488,922  16.6  1,344,836  15.5  1,587,822  17.7  1,542,806  17.2  1,684,494  18.7 

Other*

 1,768,867  19.4  1,755,037  19.5  1,593,758  18.4  1,347,182  15.0  1,391,731  15.5  1,755,037  19.5  1,593,758  18.4  1,347,182  15.0  1,391,731  15.5  1,327,017  14.8 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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 9,116,033  100.0 8,971,864  100.0 8,681,328  100.0 8,970,860  100.0 8,964,394  100.0 8,971,864  100.0 8,681,328  100.0 8,970,860  100.0 8,964,394  100.0 8,976,795  100.0
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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

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

 

  (Thousands of Units)   (Thousands of Units) 
  Fiscal Year Ended March 31,   Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 
  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018   2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 

Japan:

            

Total market sales (excluding mini-vehicles)

   3,433  3,126  3,126  3,360  3,340    3,126  3,126  3,360  3,340  3,339 

Toyota sales (retail basis, excluding mini-vehicles)

   1,605  1,439  1,462  1,607  1,565    1,439  1,462  1,607  1,565  1,532 

Toyota market share

   46.7 46.0 46.8 47.8 46.9   46.0 46.8 47.8 46.9 45.9
  (Thousands of Units)   (Thousands of Units) 
  Calendar Year Ended December 31,   Calendar Year Ended December 31, 
  2013 2014 2015 2016 2017   2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 

North America:

            

Total market sales

   18,514  19,597  20,804  21,191  20,887    19,597  20,804  21,191  20,887  21,186 

Toyota sales (retail basis)

   2,520  2,670  2,817  2,798  2,791    2,670  2,817  2,798  2,791  2,798 

Toyota market share

   13.6 13.6 13.5 13.2 13.4   13.6 13.5 13.2 13.4 13.2

Europe:

            

Total market sales

   18,009  18,397  18,971  19,968  20,721    18,397  18,971  19,968  20,721  21,324 

Toyota sales (retail basis)

   848  888  874  928  1,002    888  874  928  1,002  1,035 

Toyota market share

   4.7 4.8 4.6 4.6 4.8   4.8 4.6 4.6 4.8 4.9

Asia (excluding China):

            

Total market sales

   8,899  8,785  9,287  9,541  10,078    8,785  9,287  9,541  10,078  10,710 

Toyota sales (retail basis)

   1,427  1,324  1,249  1,305  1,318    1,324  1,249  1,305  1,318  1,365 

Toyota market share

   16.0 15.1 13.4 13.7 13.1   15.1 13.4 13.7 13.1 12.7

Japan

Japan is one of the leading countries with respect to technological advancements and improvements in the automotive industry 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, FCVs,plug-in hybrid vehicles (“PHVs”) and HVs, vehicles with3-seat rows and mini-vehicles. Toyota’s consolidated vehicle sales in Japan in fiscal 20182019 was 2,2552,226 thousand units, a decrease of 1929 thousand units 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 46.8% in fiscal 2016, 47.8% in fiscal 2017, and 46.9% in fiscal 2018.2018 and 45.9% in fiscal 2019.

Although Toyota’s principle is to conduct production in regions where it enjoys true competitiveness, it considers Japan to be the source of its good manufacturing practices. Toyota supports its operations worldwide through measures such as the development of new technologies and products,low-volume vehicles to complement local production, production of global vehicle models which straddle multiple regions and supporting overseas factories. Toyota will continue the implementation of the new platform and the new unit for the Toyota New Global Architecture (“TNGA”) globally, with Japan at the core. In Japan, Toyota is implementing flexible production based on market needs, in order to support its large share of domestic sales. Toyota also plans to close the Higashi Fuji plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. at the end of December 2020 and consolidate its production in northeastern Japan so that the competitiveness of the Japanese “manufacturing (monozukuri)” will be further strengthened on a continuing basis.

Since Toyota formed an alliance with SUBARU CORPORATION (“SUBARU”) in 2005, Toyota and SUBARU have utilized each other’s resources in development and production. In AprilJuly 2008, in order to create

synergy and to further strengthen competitiveness, Toyota, Daihatsu and SUBARU agreed on joint development of a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car and OEM supply with compact cars and mini-vehicles. In order to promote a smooth cooperation, SUBARU transferred 61 million SUBARU shares owned by SUBARU to Toyota in July 2008.with the aim to promote smooth collaboration. As a result of this transfer, Toyota owns 16.5% of SUBARU issued shares. While Toyota vehicles havehad been manufactured at SUBARU’s North American production center, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (“SIA”), since 2007, Toyota and SUBARU ceased such production in May 2016, and the collaboration between Toyota and SUBARU has shifted to collaboration focusing on products and technology.

In 2011, Toyota and the BMW Group agreed to conduct collaborative research in the field of next-generationlithium-ion battery technologies and for BMW to supply diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe, Toyota’s European subsidiary. In 2013, as part of their strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility, Toyota and BMW Group entered into agreements for the joint development of a fuel cell system, joint development of architecture and components for sports vehicles and joint research and development of lightweight technologies. The two companies completed collaborative research onlithium-air batteries, a post-lithium-battery solution as planned by conducting the second phase of collaborative research into next-generationlithium-ion battery cells. The supply of diesel engines by BMW from 2014 through 2018 was completed as planned under the agreement. As a result of the joint development of sports vehicles, the production of new Supra commenced in March 2019.

Toyota and Mazda have been engaged in collaboration such as the licensing of Toyota’s hybrid technologies to Mazda and the production of compact cars for Toyota at Mazda’s plant in Mexico. In May 2015, towards the goal of making cars with more appeal, Toyota and Mazda entered into an agreement to build a mutually beneficial long-term partnership that will result in more appealing cars that meetwould create synergies for both companies through such means as leveraging the diverse needsresources of both companies and tastes of customers around the world,complementing each other’s products and aftertechnologies. After subsequent discussions, Toyota signed an agreement to enter into a business and capital alliance with Mazda in August 2017. Based onAs part of this business and capital alliance, the companies agreed to mutually acquire shares of the other company with the aim of advancing and strengthening their long-term collaboration, as well as to: 1) establish a joint venture that produces vehicles in the United States, 2) jointly develop technologies for electric vehicles (“EVs”), 3) jointly developconnected-car technology, 4) collaborate on advanced safety technologies and 5) expand replenishment of products. Pursuant to this agreement, in October 2017 Toyota and Mazda mutually acquired 50 billion yen worth of shares of each other in value of 50 billion yen for each company in October 2017.other. Toyota also established EV C.A. Spirit Corporation with Mazda and Denso Corporation (“Denso”) to jointly develop basic structural technologies for electric vehicles (“EVs”).EVs. Furthermore, in March 2018, Toyota and Mazda established Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc., a new joint venture company, to produce vehicles in the United States starting in 2021.

In February 2017, Toyota and Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”), aiming to contribute jointly to resolution of social issues and achievement of the sound and sustainable development of an automobile-based society, entered into a memorandum of understanding on beginning concrete examination of a business partnership. In November 2017, the two companies agreed to move forward in considering a cooperative structure for introducing EVs in the Indian market around 2020,India, and in March 2018, concluded a basic agreement toward the mutual supply of hybrid and other vehicles with the aim of bolstering both companies’ product lineups and encouraging competition in the Indian automotive market.products. In May 2018, Toyota and Suzuki agreed to start discussing joint projects in the fields of technologicalthat Toyota will provide Suzuki development vehicle production and market development. Specifically, the discussions will include matters such as Denso and Toyota providing Suzuki with technological support for a compact, ultrahigh-efficiency powertrain, to be developed mainly by Suzuki,have Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. producing(“TKM”) produce models developed by Suzuki for sale, under both theand to collaborate with respect to African markets. In addition, in March 2019, Toyota and Suzuki brands,began considering the concrete details of collaboration in India, and supplying models developed by Suzuki to African markets and advancing cooperationnew areas, such as collaboration in the domainsarea of logisticsproduction and servicespromotion of the widespread use of electrified vehicles, by bringing together Toyota’s strength in technologies for such models.electrification and Suzuki’s strength in technologies for compact vehicles.

In December 2017, Toyota and Panasonic entered into an agreement to begin studyingstudy the feasibility of a joint automotive prismatic battery business forbusiness. Having repeatedly held discussions since then on the purposeconcrete details of contributingtheir collaboration to finding solutions for pressing societal issues such as global warming, air pollution,achieve high-capacity and high-output automotive prismatic batteries that lead the depletionindustry in terms of natural resourcesboth performance and energy security,cost as well as addressing growing demand and expectations for electrified vehicles. Both companies will consider details of the collaboration with the aim of achieving the best automotive prismatic battery in the industry and, ultimately, contributingto contribute to the popularization of Toyota’s and other

automakers’ electrified vehicles.vehicles, in January 2019, Toyota and Panasonic agreed to establish a joint venture related to the automotive prismatic battery business. Specifically, the two companies agreed that the scope of the joint venture’s business operations will cover research, development, manufacturing and others, related to automotive prismaticlithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries and next-generation batteries and that the joint venture will integrate management and other resources from both companies. Toyota and Panasonic are working to establish the joint venture (pending approval fromcompetition-law authorities in relevant countries and regions) by the end of 2020.

In June 2018, Toyota and Denso agreed to begin to consider consolidating the core electronic component operations of both companies within Denso, and entered into a formal agreement concerning this in April 2019. On April 1, 2020, the production of electronic components at Toyota’s Hirose Plant, as well as the electronic components development functions, will be consolidated within Denso. In doing so, the companies aim to establish a speedy and competitive development and production structure.

In April 2019, as part of the initiative to further promote the widespread use of EVs, Toyota announced that it will grant royalty-free licenses on the patents it holds (including some pending applications) for vehicle electrification-related technologies, such as electric motors, power control units (PCUs), and system controls. Toyota also announced that it will provide technical support to other manufacturers developing and manufacturing electrified vehicles when they utilize Toyota’s power train systems.

In Japan, there are five major domestic manufacturers, five specialized domestic manufacturers and a growing volume of imports from major United States and European manufacturers. The prolonged economic slump in the Japanese economy and the recent increases in environmental awareness have 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 25.6% in the luxury market in 2011. 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

The North American region is one of Toyota’s most significant markets. Toyota has reorganized its production structure and made improvements to its product lineup. In addition, Toyota is actively working to promote increased local operations independence in North America, in accordance with the Toyota Global Vision, announced in 2011.

In the North American region, of which the U.S. is the main market, Toyota has a wide product lineup (excluding large trucks and buses), and sold 2,8062,745 thousand vehicles on a consolidated basis in fiscal 2018.2019. This represents approximately 31% of Toyota’s total unit sales on a consolidated basis. The U.S., in particular, is the largest market in the North American region, which accounts for 87%86% of the retail sales of Toyota in such region. Sales figures for fiscal 20182019 were 98.9%97.8% of those in the prior fiscal year.

Toyota commenced sales of the first-generation Prius hybrid model in North America in 2000. The Prius became Toyota’s bestselling model behind the Corolla and Camry, having gained particular support among customers concerned with the environment. Toyota introduced the first hybrid model under the Lexus brand, the RX400h, and the Highlander hybrid in 2005. Toyota continued further expansion of its environmentally friendly vehicles with the introduction of models such as, the CT200h in 2011, the ES300h and the Avalon HV in 2012, the NX300h in 2014, the fully remodeledall-new Prius and theall-new fuel cell vehicle MIRAI in 2015, the Prius PHV in 2016, the Camry HV in 2017 and the fully remodeled CamryAvalon HV and RAV4 HV in 2017.2018.

Since the introduction of 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, IS and RX. Toyota sold 311 thousand units through the introduction of the new NX and RC models in 2014, 344 thousand units through the introduction of the new RX model in 2015, 352 thousand units in 2016, and 305 thousand units in 2017.2017 and 298 thousand units in 2018, when the new model UX and the fully remodeled ES were introduced.

Toyota is continuing to revise its vehicle models and North American production capacities in response to changes in market conditions. Starting 2011, Toyota, instead of importing from Japan, began production of the Corolla at its Mississippi plant. In 2013, the production capacity at the Woodstock plant in Canada increased from 150 to 200 thousand units per year, and the production capacity at the Indiana plant also increased. Toyota commenced production of the RX450h hybrid model at its Cambridge plant in Canada in 2014. Through the business alliance with Mazda Motor Corporation, the production of Toyota brand compact cars for sale mainly in North America began at Mazda’s plant in Mexico in June 2015. In addition, Toyota commenced production of the Lexus ES350 at its Kentucky plant for sale in the North America market starting in October 2015. Toyota also launched theall-new Camry with the first TNGA platform in North America at the Kentucky plant in 2017 and redesigned Avalon into anall-new model in 2018. Toyota plans to increase the production capacity of the Tacoma from 100,000 to 160,000 in Baja California, Mexico in 2018 and of the Highlander at its Indiana plant in 2019. Toyota’s Mississippi plant started production of the remodeled new Corolla with the TNGA platform in 2019. In the meantime, consignment production that started at SIA in 2007 ceased in May 2016.

In terms of auto parts, Toyota increased production capacity of engine plants in Kentucky and Alabama in 2013 and 2014, respectively, to meet rising demand, and also increased production capacity of auto parts at its automatic transmission plant in West Virginia in 2014.

In order to further strengthen competitiveness in North America, Toyota will continue the realignment of North American manufacturing operations going forward. As part of this effort, a new plant will be built in Mexico in 2019 to produce the Tacoma. Furthermore, production of the Corolla which was initiallyis planned to be shifted from the plant in Canada to the new plant in Mexico, instead will be shifted tocommence at a new plant in Alabama that will be established by the joint venture with Mazda around 2021. In addition to the plant in Mississippi, compact cars will also be produced at the new plant in Alabama. Toyota will consider focusingfocus its production ofmid-sized vehicles in the plant in Canada, along with the plants in Indiana and Kentucky, by commencing production of themid-sized vehiclesSUV RAV4 instead of the Corolla in Canada starting in 2019. Toyota is also considering production of the RAV4 at the Kentucky plant in order to catch up with the expanding SUV market. For powertrains, Toyota plans to start producing 120,000 hybrid transaxles (hybrid vehicle transmissions) per year at its West Virginia plant starting in 2020 and further increase the production capacity by 120,000 units per year in 2021. Toyota also plans to raise the production capacity of four-cylinder engines and V6 engines by 230,000 units by 2021.

As for Toyota’s vehicle development in North America, the Toyota Technical Center spearheads the design, planning, and evaluation of vehicles and parts as to their ability to meet customer needs. Toyota will continue to promote self-reliance towards producing even better cars in the future.

In July 2017, Toyota held an opening ceremony oflaunched its new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. By unifyingTexas and unified its North American manufacturing, sales and marketing, financial services and other functions,functions. Toyota plans to promote collaboration and efficiencies across functions, position itself to deliver “ever-better cars” to customers and work towards realizing sustainable growth in the North America market.

Europe

Toyota’s principal European markets are Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Russia. Toyota’s principal competitors in Europe are Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, Opel and Peugeot, as well as Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia.

While competition in Europe continues to intensify, Toyota has expanded its lineup of hybrid models to further strengthen its sales operations, and has entered into supply agreements with BMW and PSA for diesel engines and light commercial vehicles, respectively.vehicles. To strengthen its business setup so that it is less likely to be affected by exchange rates, Toyota

launched RAV4 for Russia at OOO “TOYOTA MOTOR” (“TMR”) andC-HR at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey Inc. (“TMMT”) in 2016 in the form of local production. In addition, Toyota is actively promoting production and sales measures that meet local demand by strengthening its value chain including used car dealerships, after-sales services and finance and insurance services.

In 2017,2018, the European automotive market expandedremained unchanged from the previous year as the growth of the Russian, French, Spanish, Polish and other European markets made up for the sluggish market in Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Toyota sales in 20172018 in Europe exceeded the previous year due to an increase in units sold for the Camry and the Fortuner in Russia as well as higher sales in principal markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France Italy and Spain from the sales expansion of hybrid core models includingC-HR and Yaris, even though the sales in Russia remained around the same as the previous year.Yaris. Sales in Poland, Baltic countries, Hungary and IsraelKazakhstan hit a new record. Toyota’s consolidated vehicle sales in Europe in fiscal 20182019 was 968994 thousand units, an increase of 4.7%2.7% from fiscal 2017.2018.

Toyota has in the past increased European production capacity in response to sales growth, establishinggrowth. For example, in August 2016, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (“TMUK”)increased the production capacity in 1992, TMMTRussia to 100,000 units and the production of the RAV4 commenced in 1994 and Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. (“TMMF”) in 2001. Further, in 2005, Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech was formed as a result of a joint venture with PSA Peugeot Citroën as vehicle supply factoriesaddition to Europe.

the Camry. Also, Toyota commenced production of the compact crossoverC-HR by increasing the annual production capacity of TMMT from 150,000 units to 280,000 units (three-shift) in September 2016.

Toyota opened theIn terms of model change, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Russia plant(UK) Ltd. (“TMUK”) and TMMT implemented a model change for the Corolla in 2007 as a base for its manufacturing operations2018 and 2019, respectively. Also, in the Russian market (integrated to sales entity TMR in March 2013). Atwo-shift production operation started in September 2012 and production capacity was increased from 20,000 units to 50,000 units

per year. In August 2016, the production capacity was increased to 100,000 units and the production of the RAV4 commenced in addition to the Camry. Toyota commenced complete knock down, or CKD, production of the IMV Fortuner in Kazakhstan beginning in the spring of 2014. In April 2018,Russia, Toyota redesigned the Camry into anall-new model with the TNGA platform.platform in April 2018.

In terms of auto parts, in October 2016, Toyota decided to produce hybrid transaxles and gasoline engines in Poland. Toyota will startstarted production of hybrid transaxles in 2018 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (“TMMP”), a production plant for transmissions and engines, and add two gasoline engines — a 1.5L in 2017 and a 2.0L in 2019 — at Toyota Motor Industries, Poland (“TMIP”), a production plant for diesel engines. In concert with the enhancement of the gasoline engine business, the two companies were integrated in April 2017.

Asia

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle sales in Asia (including China) in fiscal 20182019 was 1,5431,684 thousand units, a decreasean increase of 2.8%9.2% from fiscal 2017.2018.

In light of the importance of the Asian market that is further 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. Toyota has responded to increasing competition in Asia by making strategic investments in the market and developing relationships with local suppliers. Toyota believes that its existing local presence in the market provides it with an advantage over new entrants to the market and expects to be able to promptly respond to demand for vehicles in the region.

In this region, Toyota has been further strengthening its business foundations by improving its productline-up, expanding local procurement and increasing production capacities.

Toyota’s principal Asian markets are Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan.

As partIn Thailand, Toyota has three plants capable of Toyota’s effortsproducing approximately 800 thousand units per year, not only to expand business, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. commencedmeet domestic demands but to serve as a production of HVs such asbase for regions inside and outside the ASEAN region, and produces and exports the Hilux, the Hiace, the Corolla, the Camry hybrid in 2009. Toyota also started operation of its second Gateway plant in 2013, expanding production capacity by 80 thousand units in Thailand to 810 thousand units. In April 2015, Toyota implemented a full model change for IMV models manufactured at its Samrong Plant and Ban Pho Plant in Thailand.the Vios. In February 2018, Toyota started production of theC-HR at its second Gateway plant.plant, in response to the diversification of market needs. Regarding the existing models, Toyota implemented a model change for the Camry in 2018 and for the Hiace in 2019, and is steadily working on the redesigning of such models.

In India, Toyota constructed a second plant with an annual production capacity of 70 thousand units in 2011 and commenced production and sales ofhas increased the Etios compact model designed specifically for the Indian market in 2011. Furthermore, Toyota increased production capacity in India during 2012 and 2013as necessary up to 210 thousand units. In 2018, Toyota newly launched the Yaris compact model in such second plant. Moreover, Toyota began exportingin line with the gasoline-fueled modelglobal redesigning of the Etios to South Africa fromCamry, Toyota implemented a model change in India in 2012.and began producing the TNGA model as well.

In Indonesia, Toyota introduced the Etios and commenced operation of a second plant in Karawang in 2013 in order to meet the diverse customer needs and the expanding market. In 2014,Currently, Toyota increasedis producing the Vios, the Yaris and the Sienta, and the initial production capacity of 70 thousand units per year tohas become 120 thousand units per year withyear. Similar to the introductionplant in Thailand, PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (“TMMIN”) is positioned as a production base for regions inside and outside of the ViosASEAN region, including the production of Innova and the Yaris, and also began exportingFortuner at the Vios to the Middle East.first plant. Toyota also constructed a passenger vehicle engine plant that commenced production in February 2016.

In Malaysia, Toyota began production of the Camry hybrid in March 2015, and is planning to reorganize its production structure there in 2019 by buildingbuilt a new plant dedicated to passenger vehicles while makingto transfer the production of the Vios thereto in 2019. The existing plant was converted into a plant dedicated to commercial vehicles.vehicles and the production framework was reorganized accordingly. In addition, in 2016 Toyota began production and sales of the Sienta in Taiwan in response to diversifying demands.

In March 2019, Toyota implemented a model change for Corolla in Taiwan.

China

Toyota has been conducting 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.partners, namely, China FAW Group Corporation and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. First, with respect to the joint venture with China FAW Group Corporation, since Toyota first launchedfrom when production and sales of the Vios through the joint venturestarted in 2002, Toyota has been producingproduction and sellingsales of the Land Cruiser Prado, the Corolla, the Corolla HV, the Crown, the REIZ, the Coaster and the RAV4 has expanded to include such models. The joint venture has developed production bases in China. With regardthree regions, namely, Tianjin, Changchun and Sichuan, and in Tianjin, the joint venture completed the construction of a new production line to production capacity,replace an aging existing line in 2007, Toyota commenced production atthe Teda area in June 2018, and introduced thenew-model SUV IZOA, which is a TNGA platform vehicle. In Changchun, where the new Tianjin Teda plant which has an annual production capacity of 200 thousand units, andwas launched in 2012, commenced production at a new factory of Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. in Changchun, China, which has an annualthe initial production capacity of 100 thousand units. Toyotaunits per year has now become 130 thousand units per year. The joint venture also increased annual production capacity of the plant in Sichuan from 30 thousand units to 50 thousand units in the spring of 2015 to increase production of the Prado. Toyota completed the constructionPrado, and is steadily increasing its production capacity of a new production line to replacethese three plants, which on an aging existing line at the Tianjin Teda plant in June 2018.aggregate basis is currently approximately 690 thousand units per year. In addition, Toyotathe joint venture sought to improve production efficiency by closing small, aging production lines at the Changchun East Plant of Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. in December 2016 and the Xiqing Plant of Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. in February 2017.

GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (“GAC Toyota”), a joint venture between Toyota and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd., commenced sales ofexpanded the Camry in 2006, followed by production and sales of the Camry, the Yaris, the Highlander, the E’z, the Levin, and the Levin HV. In 2006, it commencedetc. With regard to production at the first plant withcapacity, GAC Toyota has an annual production capacity of around 200 thousand units. In addition, Toyota expanded its annual production capacity to approximately 560 thousand units byin total due to starting a second plant in 2009 and a third plant in early 2018. In 2017,2018 in addition to the existing first and second plant. GAC Toyota redesigned the Camry in 2017 and theC-HR in 2018 into anall-new model with the TNGA platform.platform as well as launched new models.

In terms of auto parts, in 2014, Toyota opened a plant in Changshu in Jiangsu, China for the production of the Continuously Variable Transmission (“CVT”) as the first CVT plant outside of Japan and in September 2015, Toyota also began production of HV Transaxles at the CVT plant. Toyota also launched a plant to produce hybrid vehicle batteries in October 2015.

Total vehicle sales in the Chinese market increaseddecreased 4% from 28.3029.28 million in 20162017 to 29.3028.23 million in 2017.2018. In this market, Toyota’s sales in 20172018 were 1.301.48 million vehicles, up 6%14% from the previous year. In the domestically produced passenger vehicle market in mainland China (23.38(22.85 million units), Toyota had a market share of 5%6%. In 2017,2018, sales of SUVs expanded as a result of customers’ value diversification. 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 and becomes more sophisticated, Toyota plans to promote theso-called “Value Chain” businesses such as used cars, services, financing and insurance.insurance so as to contribute to the development of a mobility society.

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

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle sales in South and Central America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East (collectively, the “Four Regions”) in fiscal 20182019 were 1,3921,327 thousand units, an increasea decrease of 3.3%4.6% from fiscal 2017.2018.

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 in the Middle East.

The core models in this region are global models such as the Corolla, IMV (the Hilux) and Camry. In order to increase production of IMVs, Toyota expanded theincreased annual production capacity of itsthe plant in Argentina factory from 70 thousand units to 90 thousand units in 2011. Toyota further increased annual production capacity to 140 thousand units per year at the end of 2015 and is seeking to increase production to meet demand after 2016.2015. In order to expand business in Brazil, Toyota constructed a new factory in Sorocaba with an annual production capacity of 70 thousand units, and in 2012, began production and sales of compact vehicles. Starting from the beginning of 2016, Toyota increased production capacity to 110 thousand units per year.

Further, Toyota began localyear and started production of the Fortuner in Egypt in 2012.Yaris from June 2018.

Moreover, in terms of auto parts, Toyota commenced production at a plant in Brazil for passenger vehicle engines in February 2016.

Toyota ended production of vehicles and engines at Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. in September 2017.

Production

Toyota and its affiliated companies produce automobiles and related parts and components through more than 50 overseas manufacturing companies in 2627 countries and regions besides Japan. Toyota’s major manufacturing facilities include plants in Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Thailand, China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, South Africa, Argentina and Brazil. Daihatsu brand vehicles are produced at 4four factories in Japan and 2two manufacturing companies in 2two other countries of Indonesia and Malaysia. Hino brand vehicles are produced at 2four factories in Japan and 1011 manufacturing companies in 1011 countries, including Indonesia and Thailand.Thailand, and Toyota is planning to increase the bases in the U.S. and Russia. 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 line with its basic policy of manufacturing in countries or regions where there is demand and where Toyota is truly competitive, Toyota will make efficient use of and maximize capacity utilization at its existing plants to respond to the expanding market and will continue to focus on making efficient capital investments as necessary. Furthermore, Toyota will continue to place top priority on safety and quality in strengthening true competitiveness with the aim of achieving sustainable growth.

In 2017, 75.9% of Toyota vehicles sold in overseas markets were manufactured in overseas plants by Toyota and its unconsolidated affiliated companies. In 2017, approximately 71.1% of Toyota vehicles sold in North America were produced in North America. Of the vehicles sold in Europe in 2017, approximately 81.5% were produced in Europe. In fiscal 2018,2019, Toyota produced on a consolidated basis 4,309 thousand vehicles in Japan and 4,676 thousand vehicles overseas, compared to 4,286 thousand vehicles in Japan and 4,678 thousand vehicles overseas compared to 4,109 thousand vehicles in Japan and 4,866 thousand vehicles overseas in fiscal 2017.2018.

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

 

  Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31, 
  2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019 

Units Produced

                    

Japan

   4,344,892    4,124,593    3,980,576    4,109,038    4,285,844    4,124,593    3,980,576    4,109,038    4,285,844    4,308,903 

North America

   1,759,439    1,932,618    1,970,053    2,062,862    1,902,304    1,932,618    1,970,053    2,062,862    1,902,304    1,840,502 

Europe

   506,556    556,462    564,934    637,352    681,048    556,462    564,934    637,352    681,048    679,380 

Asia

   1,938,155    1,829,048    1,605,345    1,674,468    1,601,473    1,829,048    1,605,345    1,674,468    1,601,473    1,681,783 

Other*

   483,123    487,166    454,991    491,789    493,464    487,166    454,991    491,789    493,464    474,618 

Total

   9,032,165    8,929,887    8,575,899    8,975,509    8,964,133    8,929,887    8,575,899    8,975,509    8,964,133    8,985,186 

 

*

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

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” (“TPS”). The TPS is based on Toyota’s own concepts of efficient production of only necessary and quality products and efficient cost reduction, and has the following two principal elements:

 

  

Just-in-Time,” and

 

  

Jidoka.”

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

Jidoka is a production concept which involves immediate stop of work when problems arise in the production line in order to stop the production of defective items from being passed on to subsequent stages of the process, and therefore making quality assurance an inherent part of the 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 TPS allows it to achieve mass-production efficiencies even inhigh-mix,low-volume production. This belief gives Toyota the flexibility to respond to changing consumer demand without significantly increasing production costs. While the TPS 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.

Through the TPS, issues are identified and analyzed at the actual site, the entire production process is made visible and production efficiency as well as product quality are improved through the application of measures to address the sources of problems. As one method to implement these measures, 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, simplification, quality, cost competitiveness and speed. Specifically, detailed virtual assembly and other simulations of manufacturing processes are conducted on computers for a new vehicle or new production equipment/systems 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 before starting mass 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 January 2018, Toyota established the TPS Group, and in order to stay true to itself, Toyota has gone back to its roots, positioning TPS as the bedrock of its management, and is moving forward with initiatives to ensure that TPS is passed on to the future as part of Toyota’s DNA. Specifically, Toyota will have the concepts of “Just-in-Time” and “jidoka,” which are the two main pillars of the TPS, spread within the entire company and have all divisions, including technical and administrative divisions, work to reduce lead time and ensure that abnormalities are made visible, through which Toyota will achieve results by both cost reduction through improved productivity as well as improved work quality.

Toyota is currently working towards producing even better cars across the company. With the aim of realizing “cars that offer a rewarding experience for customers” through “truly competitive manufacturing” in terms of production technology and manufacturing, Toyota is developing innovative production systems, equipment and processing technology and introducing them to its mass-production line in due course.

Distribution

Toyota’s automotive sales distribution network is the largest in Japan. As of March 31, 2018,2019, this network consisted of 280279 dealers employing approximately 32 thousand sales personnel and operating approximately 4.7 thousand sales and service outlets. Toyota owns 1513 of these dealers and the remainder is independent.

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

Sales of Toyota vehicles in Japan are conducted through four sales channels — “Toyota,” “Toyopet,” “Corolla” and “Netz.” In addition, Toyota introduced the Lexus brand to the Japanese market in August 2005, and currently distributes the Lexus brand vehicles through a network of 168 sales outlets in order to enhance its competitiveness in the domestic luxury automotive market. The following table provides information for each channel as of March 31, 2018.2019.

  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       102       105    Sales channel targeting customers with new values for the 21st century
        

Brand

  Sales
Outlets
   

Market Focus

Lexus

 

  168   Premium brand

In April 2019, Toyota merged four dealers that were wholly owned subsidiaries in Tokyo, with the merged company being renamed “Toyota Mobility Tokyo Co., Ltd.” (“TMT”) At the same time, Toyota abolished the sales channels system in Tokyo; TMT has started, ahead of other areas in Japan, distributing all Toyota vehicle models.

  Dealers    

Channel

 Toyota
Owned
   Independent  Total   

Market Focus

Toyota

  3   46  49  Luxury channel for Toyota brand vehicles

Toyopet

  4   48  52  Leading channel for the medium market

Corolla

  3   70  73  Volume retail channel centering on compact models

Netz

  3   102  105  Sales channel targeting customers with new values for the 21st century
        

Brand

  Sales
Outlets
   

Market Focus

Lexus

 

  168   Premium brand

Outside Japan, Toyota vehicles are sold through approximately 170169 distributors in approximately 190194 countries and regions. Through these distributors, Toyota maintains networks of dealers. The chart below shows the number of Toyota distributors as of March 31, 20182019 by country and region:

 

Country/Region

  Number of Countries   Number of Distributors   Number of Countries   Number of Distributors 

North America

   3    5    3    5 

Europe

   53    30    53    29 

China

   1    4    1    4 

Asia (excluding China)

   19    13    19    13 

Oceania

   17    15    17    15 

Middle East

   16    14    16    14 

Africa

   55    49    55    49 

Central and South America

   30    40    30    40 

Improving Efficiency

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

 

working with suppliers as one team 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 there-integration and improvement of vehicle platforms and power trains as well as through the development of electronic platforms which organize electronic devices of vehicles as a package and standardize electronic structure and infrastructure;

 

reinforcing and promoting Ryohin-Renka Cost Innovation(“RR-CI”) activity, which aims for the elimination of waste in all processes from design to production while ensuring the reliability and safety of each part;

 

“developing a real cost-competitive structure” by working together with suppliers;

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

 

globally reinforcing the supply base under an open and fair purchasing policy;

 

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, not simply among different models but also among different platforms.

In April 2012, Toyota announced a new development framework, the TNGA, which reconciles sweeping advances in product appeal with cost reductions. The new framework sets forth an architecture that incorporates not only the three fundamental vehicle functions of moving, turning and stopping, but also ergonomics such as driving position as well as freedom of design. Toyota plans to efficiently develop cars with high basic-performance attributes by developing parts and modules based on this architecture. The TNGA provides for

handling multiple models simultaneously in grouped development projects that will increase the sharing of parts and core vehicle components. This sharing, carried out in cooperation with suppliers, will result in lowered costs, thereby allowing developmental manpower and funds to be reinvested in R&D to meet consumer preferences and R&D to meet regional needs, resulting in further product improvement.

By April 2013, Toyota established systems to rapidly promote the TNGA and carried out product development under this new way of doing business. As a result, Toyota realized high basic performance and marketability in the Prius that was introduced in Japan in December 2015. Toyota subsequently launchedapplied theall-new TNGA initiatives to the Camry, Lexus LC and LS in 2017.2017 and the Crown and Corolla Sport in 2018. Toyota has rolled out, and plans to continue to roll out, the results of such development to other vehicles as well.

Realizing a Smart Mobility Society that expands through connected car technologies

Toyota is moving forward with initiatives striving to realize a smart mobility society, in which people can enjoy freedom of movement and feel at ease and excited, by connecting vehicles, people and communities with its connected car technologies in order to meetIn the needsmidst of rapidly changing societies, including the falling birth rate and aging populations in developed nations, an increasingly diverse range of energy sources and the evolution of IoT, among others. In particular,others, the automotive industry is facing a time of profound transformation that could happen only once in a hundred years. As a company responsible for the freedom of mobility, which is one aspect of social infrastructure, Toyota aimsis firmly determined to contribute to solving social issues by changing the very ways in which people, things, and information flow through the world. Based on this commitment, Toyota is moving forward with initiatives striving to realize a smart mobility society, in which people can “enjoy freedom of movement and feel at ease and excited,” by connecting vehicles, people and communities with its connected car technologies.

Our Connected Strategy for Realizing Connected Platforms

Connecting cars is not only providing new value and services to customers, but creating new modes of use and new roles in society for cars. To stay at the forefront of this evolution, Toyota established an affluent lifestylein-house Connected Company in April 2016 and announced its Connected Strategy in November of the same year. This strategy comprises three pillars that offerswe initiated almost simultaneously.

Pillar 1 — Connect All Cars

The key to connecting all cars ison-board data communication modules (“DCMs”), which connect cars to data centers. In 2002, Toyota commercialized its DCMs and launched theG-BOOK service for Toyota vehicles (this service was replaced byT-Connect in 2014). In 2005, DCMs became a standard feature in Lexus cars, and Toyota launched theG-Link service in Japan before expanding it to North America and China. As the first step towards connecting all vehicles, in June 2018, Toyota also

launched sales in Japan of the new Crown and Corolla Sport with DCMs as standard features for all vehicles. This marked the start of Toyota’s full-scale roll out of connected cars. Toyota plans to adopt common standards worldwide for its DCMs by 2019, equip virtually all passenger vehicles it sells in Japan and the United States with DCMs by 2020, and steadily equip more vehicles with DCMs in other major markets around the world going forward.

Pillar 2 — Creation of New Value and Business Revolution

As the number of connected cars on the road increases, so does the big data they generate and Toyota is using this data to contribute to the good of customers and society while revolutionizing its own businesses. Aggregate route history maps were made publicly available after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and such data has subsequently been used in evacuation, response, and recovery operations following several natural disasters. Furthermore, by analyzing the diverse information collected from cars on the road using big data approaches, Toyota will be able to utilize that information to create and enhance services that provide safety and peace of mindmind. Making DCMs standard features also makes Toyota’s online services more convenient and easier to use. The voice recognition-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) virtual agent understands passengers’ natural speech and performs tasks such as setting the destination for the navigation system. Toyota also has operators standing by enhancing24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide a morein-depth response to customer requests. By offering both virtual (AI) and real-world (operators) services, Toyota seeks to provide what it calls “Human Connected Services.”

Pillar 3 — Creation of New Mobility Services

Toyota will accelerate cross-industry collaboration through the Mobility Service Platform (MSPF). Using the MSPF, Toyota is taking an open approach and working together with all kinds of service providers to contribute to the creation of new mobility services. Toyota has already begun a range of collaborative initiatives. In May 2016, Toyota and Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) began to consider a partnership in ride-sharing. In 2017, Toyota conducted a pilot program for its Smart Key Box with the United Statescar-sharing company Getaround, Inc.; began a partnership with Grab Holdings Inc. (“Grab”), the leading ride-hailing service company in Southeast Asia; and began verification testing of connected taxis with the Tokyo Taxi-Hire Association. Going forward, Toyota will work to deepen these and other initiatives in order to create new mobility services and accelerate their commercialization.

As practical measures for realizing a Smart Mobility Society based on the Connected Platforms, Toyota is promoting: 1. “Connected with vehicles and roads (SAFETY) — Cooperative ITS, driving assistance functions and automated driving”; 2. “Connected with people (COMFORT) — Connected Service”; and 3. “Connected with society and the community (ECO & CONVENIENCE) — Maas (Mobility as a Service).”

Connected with vehicles and roads (SAFETY) — Cooperative ITS

Enhancing transport systems requires taking a general approach that addresses various factors across a wide scope that are pertinent not only to vehicles but also roads, people and public transport systems in order to ensure smooth and efficient movement of people and vehicles and to build a safe transportation environment. In addition to VICS and ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System), which are already standard in Japan, “Cooperative ITS,” which combines cutting edge IT and vehicle functionalitytechnology, is in development and has begun to be partially implemented.

The operation of “ETC2.0” commenced in 2009 and corresponding products are available for purchase. Mainly for use on highways, this service provides drivers with information related to road traffic and safe driving that will increaseis transmitted from road infrastructures to car navigation systems via video and voice.

In the attractivenesssummer of 2011, Toyota introduced products corresponding to the driving safety support system, “DSSS,” which the National Police Agency has started operating. Mainly for use on general roads, this

system supports safe driving, including by preventing the driver from overlooking red lights, by transmitting traffic control information (such as traffic lights and signs) and peripheral information from road infrastructures to automobiles.

Aiming at further reducing accidents, “ITS Connect,” a driving safety support system that uses a dedicated ITS frequency of 760 MHz, was introduced in the fall of 2015. Through direct and continuous exchange of information between vehicles and the excitementroad and among vehicles, this system aims to mitigate accidents near intersections, which have been difficult to mitigate to date. The system also includes Communicating Radar Cruise Control features, which supports smooth acceleration and deceleration when following behind another vehicle. In addition, from August 2017, Toyota and Mazda started a partnership in the field of advanced safety technologies and a collaboration between the two companies concerning Toyota��svehicle-to-vehicle andvehicle-to-infrastructure technologies is undergoing. Going forward, Toyota will aim at the realization of automated driving in which all drivers can move safely, smoothly and freely by harmonizing ITS technology and vehicle control technology.

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 grow, Toyota expects an increasing number of ITS products to become commercially available and achieve greater acceptance each year.

Connected with vehicles and roads (SAFETY) — driving assistance functions and automated driving

Toyota’s driving assistance functions offer functions that assist drivers with an aim to lessen the burden of driving, enhancing transport systems that make being in cars more comfortableenhance safety and more environmentally friendly, and realizing Smart Communities that aim for optimizationprovide to everyone the pleasure of local energy use and establishment of alow-carbon emission transportation system.

Enhancing Vehicle Functionality — Information Service Functions

Todriving. Toyota enhancing vehicle functionality means advancing information servicehas commercialized enhancements to various functions that integrate vehicles with telecommunication systems,assist the driver in sensing external information, avoiding danger and making appropriate maneuvers.

In 2015, Toyota commercialized the Toyota Safety Sense, a package that includes thePre-collision System and driving assistance functionsfunctions. In 2018, Toyota commercialized thenew-generation Toyota Safety Sense (Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 in the United States), which has brakes capable of mitigating collision damage and advanced driving assistance functions. The most recent Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 has the following functions:

“Pre-collision System” is a system that use communication technologiesperceives possibilities of a crash with obstacles, cars in front, crossing pedestrians during both day and night as well as crossing bicycles in daytime, all through a sensor technologiesinstalled in a vehicle. If a collision seems likely, it proceeds to create activate warnings as well as brake assistance, which aids the driver’s operation of the brake, or the automatic braking system, which aids in avoiding the collision altogether or mitigates any damage.

“Radar Cruise Control (withall-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.

“Lane Tracing Assist” is a system that, when the Radar Cruise Control function is running, uses a camera to detect white or yellow lane markers while driving and assists the driver’s operation of the steering wheel by controlling the electric power steering in order to help keep the vehicle traveling between lane markers.

“Automatic High Beam” detects the headlights of oncoming vehicles or taillights of vehicles running in front and adjusts the headlight range, automatically switching to low beam or high beam, in order to avoid blinding the visions of drivers with bright lights, as well as to secure drivers’ forward vision at night.

Toyota has completed installation of Toyota Safety Sense on nearly all models sold in Japan, the United States and Europe at an affordable price aimed at widespread adaption. The accumulated global shipments of

vehicles with intelligent features. Information service functionsToyota Safety Sense installed exceeded 10 million vehicles (of which approximately 5 million vehicles were shipped to the United States) as of the end of October 2018.

In addition to the above, with the aim to realize the ultimate goal of zero casualties from traffic accidents, Toyota is promoting the development of technologies such as “Parking Support Brake (pedestrians),” which supports avoiding collisions by detecting pedestrians in the rear of the vehicle using a camera, and “Active Steering Assist —Pre-Collision System,” which is a system that, in situations where the system decides that a collision cannot be avoided by automatic braking alone and there is room in the driver’s lane to avoid a collision, supports avoiding collisions by automatically controlling the steering after thePre-Collision System controls the brake.

Connected with people (COMFORT) — Connected Service

The driving experience can improvebe enriched and its convenience and enrich the driving experiencecan be improved through information communication technologies that add a new functions that are connected“connecting” function to the basic vehicle functions of “running, turning and stopping.” Examples of the connecting function include the following:

 

Toyota is advancing enhancement of car navigation systems, such as car parking maps that display detailed information inside car parks, as well as the VICS system (Vehicle Information and Communication System) that provides real-time road traffic information such as congestion, accidents, traffic restrictions and parking. Car navigation systems play an increasingly important role in providing drivers with various types of information on safety, smooth traveling, comfort and convenience.

 

T-Connect/G-BOOK is the latest information network service that merges the latest network technologies and car multimedia a step ahead of the arrival of the ubiquitous network society.T-Connect/G-BOOK provides various types of information useful for driving, as well as safety and security services that detect unusual conditions in the vehicle, thereby supporting a lifestyle with one’s vehicles anytime and anywhere through a network. In 2005, Toyota startedG-BOOK ALPHA andG-Link for Lexus, each with additional various features including traffic congestion forecast service. In 2007, Toyota launchedG-BOOK mX, which in addition to the well-received conventional safety and security services ofG-BOOK, introduced even more useful car navigation services 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. In 2014, Toyota launchedT-Connect, which in addition to conventional telematics services, provides new services and functions through the distribution of applications toon-board device, as well as destination and other information searches through the adoption of a voice recognition system. In 2018, Toyota made efforts to further enhanceT-Connect and added services such as the“e-Care Driving Guidance,” which diagnoses the condition of a car from the vehicle data and an operator advises the driver in the event of abnormality, and further guides the driver to a dealer if necessary, and “Tsunagaru (Connected) Car Insurance Plan,” which is an insurance plan based on driving behavior data. Furthermore, by standardizing the DCM, Toyota improved online services such as the “Voice Recognition-enabled AI Virtual Agent” and “Hybrid Navi.”

 

HELPNET is an emergency dial system that, in the event of a traffic accident or medical emergency, transmits information required for emergency rescue, such as present-location data and vehicle details, either automatically or with the touch of a button. It immediately contacts police and fire departments through the HELPNET Operation Center. This system is integrated intoT-Connect/G-BOOK andG-Link to improve the quality of services. In 2018, Toyota newly developed the“D-Call Net,” which is a rescue service that is interlocked with the activation of the airbag. It instantly analyzes the damages to car occupants from the car data at the time of the collision, and with the cooperation of the fire departments, dispatches helicopter ambulances if it is diagnosed that the possibility of serious injury is high. 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, while at the same time aiming to prevent secondary disasters and ease traffic congestion.

either automatically or with the touch of a button. It immediately contacts police and fire departments through the HELPNET Operation Center. This system is integrated intoT-Connect/G-BOOK andG-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, while at the same time aiming to prevent secondary disasters and ease traffic congestion.

In addition to the above, Toyota also operates a Japanese-language web portal for automobile information, GAZOO.com. The name “GAZOO” originates from the Japanese wordgazo, meaning images. GAZOO was established as an Internet membership 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 services. GAZOO later expanded to include information on other automakers, as well as a rich blog feature as a social networking portal site on automobiles. In addition, GAZOO has exhanced its contentsline-up through which Toyota aims to expand the fan base of car enthusiasts

Furthermore, in 2010, by promoting activities where customers can experience in real life the enjoyment that cars offer, such as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. GAZOO is currently in charge of all Toyota motor sports activities (such as WRC, WEC and SuperGT). Toyota utilized its GAZOO technology that links the customers, distributors and Toyota to further expand its automobile information service by launching theG-BOOK telematics service in Japan in fall 2002 andG-Link, which is a service exclusive to Lexus, in August 2005. Toyota also offers a theft detection system, vehicle tracking service and operator support service as standard services to enhance services aiming to provide safety, security and comfort forT-Connect/G-BOOK andG-Link users in their lifestyle using vehicles. WithG-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. In addition, Toyota has further strengthened its linkage between GAZOO andG-BOOK and has, for example, allowed map information searched on a blog on GAZOO.com to be used onG-BOOK, further maturing as a comprehensive telematics service. In Japan, Toyota is seeking to promote the use of theT-Connect/G-BOOK by equipping all Lexus models and certain Crown models with theT-Connect/G-BOOK as a standard feature. Toyota has also licensed itsT-Connect/G-BOOK technology to certain other competitors in Japan. Toyota is applying the technology and experience which it has accumulated in Japan to regions outside Japan;G-BOOK services were introduced in China in March 2009, and unique telematics services in the United States were launched in August 2009. In addition, Toyota began offering telematics services for smartphones in December 2010 in Japan, and began to offer the same service in Thailand in March 2012 and the Middle East from January 2014 (UAE, Qatar and Lebanon in January 2014, Saudi Arabia in August 2014, Bahrain in October 2014 and Kuwait in January 2015).

In addition, in March 2004, Toyota launched its CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system callede-CRB (evolutionary Customer Relationship Building) in Thailand.e-CRB builds on autilizing technology cultivated through the development of Gazoo andG-BOOK and offers its customers a variety of services such as providing information on 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 promotinge-CRB in countries such as China, Thailand, Australia, India and Brazil where steady progress has been made as theservice-in ratio has increased. In 2013, Toyota introduced the next-generatione-CRB that adopts tablet terminals (portable information processing terminals) in China. These tablet terminals are supporting the improvement of customer satisfaction at points of sale and in after-sale service.

Toyota also introduced a system called Sales Logistics Integrated Management (“SLIM”) in Guangzhou, China and India. By utilizing real sales information and linking with production and distribution, Toyota is able to realize theJust-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.

In September 2010, Toyota announced its smart-grid initiatives, which are intended to demonstrate efficient energy use toward the realization of alow-carbon and energy-saving society. By utilizing technology cultivated

through the Internet and telematics services, mentioned above, Toyota developed the Toyota Smart Center (“TSC”) that optimally controls electricity and links EVs and PHVs with homes, and conducted a demonstration project in Rokkasho Village in Aomori aimed at reducing overall CO2 emissions and users’ electricity costs. In addition, in order to develop a global platform of the TSC, Toyota announced a partnership with Microsoft Corp. in April 2011 and a partnership with Salesforce.com in May 2011. Toyota plans to utilize the cloud technology of these two companies in its Internet and telematics services to build a framework for TSC’s global implementation. In January 2012, Toyota began eConnect and “TOYOTA friend” services for PHV. In May 2013, Toyota utilized the latest version of Microsoft’s SharePoint to comprehensively redesign GAZOO, the automobile information portal site.homes. Toyota aims to offer new services, achieve better vehicle quality and enhance product attractiveness as well as contribute further to society by utilizing the vehicle information, road conditions and other parameters collected via telematics services and stored at the TSC. With regard to contribution to society, Toyota began offering the Big Data Traffic Information Service in June 2013, through which traffic information, statistics and other related information are provided to local governments, universities and businesses to support traffic flow improvement and assist disaster prevention measures. In December 2016, Toyota launched the TC Smartphone Navigationfree-of-charge to users, including those other than Toyota users, to provide readily usable route history maps. Toyota plans to continue to work with new information technologies and the IT industry to establish a framework for TSC’s global implementation and to realize a mobility society of the future.

In 2016, Toyota has been working actively on “connected car technology” and alliances with other companies for effective vehicle data utilization to “make ever-better cars” and for safer and securer “connected” service. In January 2016, Toyota announced a “connected vehicle framework” to increase installation of a Data Communication Module (DCM)DCMs into a broader range of its vehicles starting in the United States from 2017. In April 2016, Toyota established a new company, “Toyota Connected, Inc.,” in the United States to consolidate and analyze information collected from vehicles and to develop new products, and thereby promoting “making ever-better cars” through utilizing big data. In addition, Toyota is collaborating with insurance companies on developing insurance services as well as tying up with a sharing service company, thereby actively advancing research for new services and the realization of a mobility society utilizing big data.

As a further engagement in the insurance industry, Toyota established Toyota Insurance Management Solutions USA, LLC (“TIMS”), a new U.S. telematics car insurance services company, to promote analysis of big data and development of algorithms. TIMS provides telematics insurance services best suited to Toyota’s customers by consolidating Toyota’s data, financing and insurance knowhow.

Connected with society and the community (ECO & CONVENIENCE) — MaaS (Mobility as a Service)

In November 2016, based on the proliferation and popularity of mobility services such ascar-sharing, Toyota started to establish the Mobility Services Platform (“MSPF”),MSPF, which has various functions to support mobility services, leveraging the TSC, the Toyota Big Data Center, and financial services. MSPF is a platform that aggregates and covers individual business functions, such as vehicle management systems and leasing programs, that Toyota developed and offered to mobility service providers such as ridesharingride-sharing operators when working together with them. AsIn addition, as one example of the functions that MSPF offers, to enhance a MSPF-basedcar-sharing, Toyota developed the smart key box (“SKB”) that enables users to lock and unlock doors and to start the engine with their smartphonesmartphones — thus providing a safer and more secure way of lendinglocking/unlocking doors and renting cars.starting the engine. Using the MSPF and SKB, Toyota started a pilot program in collaboration with Getaround, a venture company providingcar-sharing services targeted at individuals in the United States, in March 2017 in San Francisco, California. In addition, Toyota is working with Toyota Financial Services Corporation (“TFSC”) to make vehicles with expired leases available on Getaround, in order to effectively utilize TFSC’s assets. Toyota is also examining the viability of car sharing using SKBs. Furthermore, Servco Pacific Inc., a Toyota dealer in Hawaii, has begun an employee-onlybegan acar-sharing services program.program in July 2018.

In terms of ride-sharing, in May 2016, Toyota and Uber Technologies, Inc. have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration with respect to ridesharing. As partride-sharing. In August 2018, the scope of collaboration was expanded: Toyota and Uber will be developing vehicles utilizing the partnership,technologies of both companies and used exclusively for ride-sharing, and introducing the companies created new leasing options in which car purchasers can lease vehicles with connected terminals from Toyota Financial Services and cover theirsame into Uber’s ride-share network. Technology establishment of the

payments through earnings generated asin-vehicle equipment and control interface is underway. Furthermore, in April 2019, in order to accelerate the development and practical realization of automated driving vehicles for ride-sharing, Toyota announced that it will invest in Uber drivers. Advanced Technologies Group together with Denso Corporation and SoftBank Vision Fund L.P.

In Southeast Asia, Toyota started to collaborate with Grab Inc. (“Grab”) in August 2017, and commenced a pilot program in Singapore to collect driving data generated from vehicles owned by Grab. In June 2018, Toyota further expanded the collaboration andwith Grab, invested in Grab. Toyota is movingGrab, and moved forward with providing various connected services that use MSPF to Grab. As a specific example of such services, in December 2018 Toyota provided the Toyota-developed total care service for vehicles to 1,500 vehicles owned by Grab and will consider future collaborationstarted both to provide high-efficiency maintenance reflecting TPS as well as to cooperate with Grablocal insurance companies with the aim to effectively utilize driving data collected from MSPF in the area of Mobility as a Service (“MaaS”).insurance services.

In August 2016, Toyota and Japan Federation of Hire-Taxi Associations have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore areas for collaboration, so as to develop and introduce the “Japanese taxi of the future.” Through use of taxis to collect and analyze of information concerning the road traffic environment, and applying those results to the development of the Mobility Teammate Concept, which embodies Toyota’s vision of automated driving, Toyota and the Japan Federation of Hire-Taxi Associations will continue to be important partners in helping to develop Japanese taxis into the “world’s safest, most pleasant, world-class public transportation service” and to strengthen the Japanese transportation infrastructure.

In October 2018, Toyota agreed with SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) in the realization of a Mobility Network that delivers safe and comfortable mobility to all people. In February 2019, Toyota and SoftBank established a joint venture, MONET Technologies Inc. (“MONET”). Anticipating the realization of an automated driving society, cooperation with 17 local governments in Japan to provide next-generationon-demand mobility service began. In March 2019, MONET established the Monet Consortium with the participation of 88 companies in an effort to promote inter-corporate cooperation as a way of ‘team building’ that aims for the realization of mobility innovation.

With the background of expanding mobility services and the tightening of data regulations in Europe, Toyota has established Toyota Connected Europe, Limited in April 2018, and plans to utilize MSPF in Europe as well to promotecar-sharing businesses in coordination with local dealers.

In January 2018, at “2018 International CES” held in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States, Toyota announced thee-Palette Concept, a next generation EV designed exclusively for MaaS, leveraging electrification, connected vehicles and automated driving technologies. Thee-Palette Concept can be adapted for various services, such as passenger transportation, logistics services or retail services, and is the embodiment of Toyota’s concept of “new mobility” that supports the lifestyles of its customers. Amazon.com, Inc., DiDi Chuxing, Pizza Hut, LLC, Uber Technologies, Inc. and Mazda Motor Corporation are collaborating with Toyota as initial launch partners in order to explore vehicle specifications that are even more practical and to ensure the realization of a new mobility service.

Enhancing Vehicle Functionality — Driving Assistance Functions

Toyota’s driving assistance functions offer functions that assist drivers with an aim Going forward, Toyota is planning to lessensupport the burdentransportation of driving, enhance safetyathletes and provide to everyonestaff in the pleasure of driving. Toyota has commercialized enhancements to various functions that assistOlympic and Paralympic village in the driver in sensing external information, avoiding danger2020 Tokyo Olympic and making appropriate maneuvers. 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, VDIM achieves a high level of ‘active safety’ and improves driving performance, consisting namely of running, turning and stopping.

“Pre-collision System” is a system that perceives possibilities of a crash with obstacles, cars in front or crossing pedestrians through a sensor installed in a vehicle. If a collision seems likely, it proceeds to activate warningsParalympic Games, as well as brake assistance, which aids the driver’s operation of the brake, or the automatic braking system, which aids in avoiding the collision altogether or mitigates any damage.

“Radar Cruise Control (withall-speed tracking function)” allows the vehicle to keepcommercialization around 2023 upon conducting 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.

“Lane Departure Alert” is a system that uses a camera to detect white or yellow lane markers while driving. The system warns the driverpilot program with a buzzer and displays if it detects possible deviation in order to assist in avoiding a collision accident resulting from deviation. alliance partners.

In addition, “Lane Keeping Assist System,” a system that assists the driver’s operation of the steering wheel with electric power steering in order to help keep the vehicle traveling between lane markers, has been developed.

“Automatic High Beam” detects the headlights of oncoming vehicles or taillights of vehicles running in front and adjusts the headlight range, automatically switching to low beam or high beam, in order to avoid dazzling the visions of the drivers with bright lights, as well as to secure the drivers’ forward visions at night.

“Blind Spot Monitor” is a system which aims to reduce accidents by alerting the driver to other vehicles in the driver’s blind spot diagonally behind the driver’s seat with sound and visual display in the side mirrors while changing lanes.

From these driving assistance functions, in 2015 Toyota commercialized the Toyota Safety Sense, a collision avoidance support package that includes thePre-collision System, the Lane Departure Alert and the Automatic High Beam. By the end of 2017, Toyota had completed installation of this package on nearly all models sold in Japan, the United States and Europe at an affordable price aimed at widespread adaption.

Enhancing Transport Systems

Enhancing transport systems requires taking a general approach that addresses various factors across a wide scope that are pertinent not only to vehicles but also roads, people and public transport systems in order to ensure smooth and efficient movement of people and vehicles and to build a safe transportation environment. In addition to VICS and ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System), which are already standard in Japan, the “Cooperative ITS,” which combines cutting edge IT and vehicle technology, is in development and has begun to be partially implemented.

The operation of “ETC2.0” commenced in 2009 and corresponding products are available for purchase. Mainly for use on highways, this service provides drivers with information related to road traffic and safe driving that is transmitted from road infrastructures to car navigation systems via video and voice.

In the summer of 2011, Toyota introduced products corresponding to the driving safety support system, “DSSS,” which the National Police Agency has started operating. Mainly for use on general roads, this system supports safe driving, including by preventing the driver from overlooking red lights, by transmitting traffic control information (such as traffic lights and signs) and peripheral information from road infrastructures to automobiles.

Aiming at further reducing accidents, “ITS Connect,” a driving safety support system that uses a dedicated ITS frequency of 760 MHz, was introduced in the fall of 2015. Through direct and continuous exchange of information between vehicles and the road and among vehicles, this system aims to mitigate accidents near intersections, which have been difficult to mitigate to date. The system also includes Communicating Radar Cruise Control features, which supports smooth acceleration and deceleration when following behind another vehicle. In addition, from August 2017, Toyota and Mazda started a partnership in the field of advanced safety technologies and a collaboration in Toyota’svehicle-to-vehicle andvehicle-to-infrastructure technologies, and aims at the realization of automated driving in which all drivers can move safely, smoothly and freely by harmonizing ITS technology and vehicle control technology.

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 grow, Toyota expects an increasing number of ITS products to become commercially available and achieve greater acceptance each year.

Smart Communities

In April 2010, Toyota City was selected as a “Model Region for Next-Generation Energy Systems” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Toyota since joined the “Toyota CityLow-Carbon Society Verification Council” (established in August 2010), and carried out experiments relating to the “Optimization of

Local Energy Use in Households and Destinations (commercial and public facilities)” and “Establishment of a System forLow-Carbon Emission Transportation” until March 2015. As a way of building on the results of such experiments, Toyota launched an experimental ultra-compact electric vehicle sharing program in Tokyo from April 2015. It also launched an experimental ultra-compact electric vehicle program for tourism using a Toyota developedcar-sharing system in Okinawa from January 2016. An experimental car-sharing program was also implemented in Okayama City from October through December 2016, and from October 2017 through January 2018. Furthermore, in Toyota City and Okinawa in April 2017, and in Tokyo in April 2019, these experimental programs were commercialized, and management was transferred to local companies and organizations in April 2017.organizations.

Research and Development of, and Collaboration Regarding, Connected Platforms

With respect to research and development of platform technologies to make connected services a reality in the future, Toyota is moving forward with the following research and development activities related toin-vehicle system technologies as well as telecommunication and data processing system technologies by means of both open collaboration led by a nonprofit organization as well as collaboration with certain other companies.

Forin-vehicle system technologies, a collaborative open source project is underway to develop an operating system forin-vehicle multimedia telematics systems based on the open source software Linux, but incorporatingin-vehicle requirements. Named Automotive Grade Linux, the operating system is being developed in collaboration with other auto companies as well as companies that design a manufacture the hardware and software for devices that make upin-vehicle systems, under the initiative of Linux Foundation, an incorporated nonprofit organization. With respect to functions that linkin-vehicle multimedia system to smartphones, Toyota established a nonprofit organization called Smart Device Link Consortium in November 2016, jointly with Ford and certain other auto companies, to develop specifications forin-vehicle multimedia systems and their related platform software.

For telecommunication and server system technologies, Toyota is developing a “global mobile communications platform,” which allows for globally integrated management of the telecommunication environment, in collaboration with KDDI Corporation. Toyota is also conducting research and development jointly with the NTT Group in the areas of data processing system technologies and mobile communications technologies that will enable the processing of big data obtained from vehicles in the future.

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, 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 has expanded 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 37 countries and regions, which support its automotive operations globally.

Toyota’s revenues from its financial services operations were ¥2,153.5 billion in fiscal 2019, ¥2,017.0 billion in fiscal 2018 and ¥1,823.6 billion in fiscal 2017 and ¥1,896.2 billion in fiscal 2016. In fiscal 2017, although uncertainties related to political trends emerged primarily in Europe and North America, Toyota’s business remained solid in areas where Toyota’s financial services business is operated.2017. In fiscal 2018, weak used vehicle prices in the United States resulted in increased disposal losses for vehicles with expired leases as well as losses on depreciation compared with the past. Interest rates also increased in the United States and some emerging countries. This market environment exerted downward pressure on revenue in the financing business. In fiscal 2019, the trends of rising interest rates and increases inlease-up vehicles continued, but because used vehicle prices in the United States remained higher than expected, the financial business as a whole was generally stable. Under such circumstances, as a result of Toyota’s continued collaboration with dealers in various countries and regions and efforts to expand products and services that meet customer needs, Toyota’s share of financing provided for new car sales of Toyota

and Lexus vehicles in regions where TFSC operates remained at a high level of approximately 35% and the balance of loan receivables continued to steadily increase globally, with the exception of some countries. Meanwhile,In addition, Toyota is making efforts to provide both its customers and dealers with stable financial services by diversifying its funding methods such as issuing Green Bonds in Japan in addition to using suchalready existing means as commercial paper, corporate bonds, bank borrowings, ABCP (Asset Backed Commercial Paper) and ABS (Asset Backed Securities). Furthermore, Toyota continued to perform detailed credit appraisals and serve customers by monitoring bad debt and loan payment extensions, and the percentage of credit losses remained low, at 0.30%0.27% and 0.37%0.30% in fiscal years 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Toyota continues to work towards improving its risk management measures in connection with credit and residual value risks.

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation is Toyota’s principal financial services subsidiary in the United States. Toyota also provides financial services in 36 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;

 

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

 

Toyota Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand; and

 

Toyota Motor Finance (China) Co., Ltd. in China.

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 and credit cards. Toyota’s other finance subsidiaries provide services including retail financing, retail leasing and wholesale financing.

In June 2017,September 2018, Toyota established Toyota Financial Services (Ireland) DAC,Fleet Mobility GmbH in Germany to provide full service leasing. Going forward, Toyota is planning to develop bases in each European country. In addition, Toyota established KINTO Corporation, which provides full service leasing (subscription service), in Japan in January

2019. Furthermore, in January 2019, Toyota established a finance leasing business for commercial trucks and buses as a subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC, and started its operation in November 2017.Finance Corporation. This subsidiary is a joint venture with Killeen Group Holdings, the parent company of Toyota’s local distributor.Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company, Limited and Hino Motors, Ltd.

Net finance receivables for all of Toyota’s dealer and customer financing operations were ¥15,829.9¥16,928.8 billion as of March 31, 2018,2019, representing an increase of 4.1%6.9% as compared to the previous year. The majority of Toyota’s financial services are provided in North America. As of March 31, 2018, 55.7%2019, 55.2% of Toyota’s finance receivables were derived from financing operations in North America, 12.3%13.0% from Asia, 12.1%12.3% from Europe, 8.2% from Japan and 11.7%11.3% from other areas.

Approximately 50%45% of Toyota’s unit sales in the United States during fiscal 20182019 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.

For information on Toyota’s finance receivables and operating leases, please see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Financial Services Operations.”

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 installment payment collections 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 arenon-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 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 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 through Toyota dealers to customers. In addition, TMIS also provides coverage and related administrative services to affiliated companies of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. Toyota dealers in Japan and in other countries and regions also engage in vehicle insurance sales.

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, 2018, Toyota Finance Corporation has 15.315.8 million card holders (including Lexus credit card holders).

All Other Operations

In addition to its automotive operations and financial services operations, Toyota is involved in a number of othernon-automotive business activities. Net sales for these activities totaled ¥1,676.3 billion in fiscal 2019, ¥1,646.1 billion in fiscal 2018 and ¥1,321.0 billion in fiscal 2017 and ¥1,177.3 billion in fiscal 2016.2017.

Housing

Toyota established its subsidiary Toyota Housing Corporation (“Toyota Housing”) 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.Housing. In October 2010, Toyotaspun-off its housing operations (project planning, technology development and manufacturing) through a statutory demerger and integrated them into Toyota Housing Corporation.Housing. Toyota believes thatconducted this in order to quickly respond to the needs of even more customers in a vastly changing housing market, environment,through rapid decision-making and flexible business operations based on 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.functions. 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 has strengthened the housing business of both companies.

In May 2019, Toyota entered into agreements with Panasonic Corporation to establish a new joint venture related to the town development business (scheduled for January 2020). The joint venture will set the same ownership ratio between Panasonic group and Toyota in order to secure its autonomous management while continuing to receive support from Toyota as a shareholder and is expected to be out of the scope of consolidation for Panasonic Corporation and Toyota. In connection with the establishment of the joint venture, Toyota will temporarily make Toyota Housing and Misawa its wholly owned subsidiaries and thereafter transfer all of the outstanding shares in those two subsidiaries to the joint venture by a joint share transfer.

Information Technology

See “— Enhancing Vehicle 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 laws and 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 Act of Japan and the Road Transport Vehicle Act and the Act Concerning Special Measures for Total Emission Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides and Particulate Matter from Automobiles in Specified Areas regulate vehicle emissions in Japan. In addition, both the Noise Regulation Act and the Road Transport Vehicle Act 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 vehicles, light-duty trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. Manufacturers are not permitted to sell vehicles in the United States that do not meet the standards. In February 2000, the EPA adopted more stringent vehicle emission and fuel economy standards applicable to

passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks produced in model years 2004 and beyond. In April 2007, EPA regulations that further restricted emissions from passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks operating at cold temperatures became effective. These emission standards were phased in between 2010 and 2013. Similar standards that further restricted emissions from heavy-duty vehicles operating at cold temperatures were phased in from 2012 to 2015. In March 2014, the EPA finalized new “Tier 3” tailpipe emission and evaporative emission standards for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles and some heavy-duty vehicles. Under the new rule, tailpipe emission standards for volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, as well as standards for evaporative emissions, will become increasingly stringent in phases from 2017 to 2025, bringing the federal emission standards in line with California’s emission standards. The harmonization of the federal and California emission standards is expected to lead to reductions in the burden on development, such as a reduction in the number of tests required for certification and standardization of emission reduction systems. The new Tier 3 rule also required reductions in gasoline’s sulfur content beginning in 2017.

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, 2010On August 28, 2012, 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 vehicles, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles for model years 2012 through 2016. These vehicles were 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 improvements in fuel economy standards. The NHTSA also set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (“CAFE”) standards for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks that required manufacturers of those vehicles to meet an estimated combined average fuel economy level of 34.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016.

On August 28, 2012, the EPA and the NHTSA jointly issued the final rule to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles for model years 2017 through 2025. In the final rule, these vehicles are required to meet an estimated combined average emission level of 163 grams of carbon dioxide per mile in model year 2025, equivalent to 54.5 miles per gallon if these requirements were met through improvements in fuel economy standards. The NHTSA also issued CAFECorporate Average Fuel Economy (“CAFE”) standards for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks that would require manufacturers to meet an estimated combined average fuel economy level of 49.6 miles per gallon in model year 2025.

On January 12, 2017, the EPA, as part of a Midterm Evaluation of the rule, issued a final determination to maintain the final rule for model years 2022 through 2025. On March 13, 2017, however, the newly-appointed Administrator of the EPA and the newly-appointed Secretary of the Department of Transportation issued a notice that they were reconsidering the final determination.

The EPA announced that it and the NHTSA would issue a “new” final determination by April 1, 2018. On April 2, 2018, the EPA announced that the greenhouse gas emission standards for model years 2022 through 2025 would be repealed and replaced with new, presumably less-stringent, standards and that the EPA and NHTSA would jointly commence drafting a new rule that would set new and presumably less stringent CAFÉ standards for these model years. A draft of the rule setting forth new emission standards is expected to be published in 2018 and, after going through the rule-making process, including the solicitation and review of public comments, the rule could take effect as early as January 2019. On May 1, 2018, however, California along withand 16 other states and the District of Columbia filed suit in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to oppose the EPA and NHTSA’s decision to repeal and replace the greenhouse gas emission standards. On August 2, 2018, the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Administration’s proposed rule would freeze the vehicle fuel economy and CAFE

standards at 2020 levels for model years 2021-2026. The rule would also revoke the waiver granted to California to establish more stringent standards for vehicle emissions. In response to the Administration’s proposed rule, on August 7, 2018 the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) posted a proposal to ensure that cars and light-duty trucks for model years 2021-2025 would continue to meet California’s more stringent standards. The EPA and California had been in discussions regarding their differences over vehicle emission standards, but these discussions broke off without resolution on February 20, 2019.

In addition, in July 2015 the EPA adopted a final rulesrule to limit in relationand eventually phase out, on account of their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions,global warming, the use of various hydroflourocarbons (“HFCs”) andHFC-containing refrigerant blends used in, motor vehicleamong other systems, the air conditioning systems forof new vehicles, among other applications.vehicles. In August 2017, however, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the EPA, which had based the rule on a section of the Clean Air Act which relates to the control of ozone depleting substances and not greenhouse gasses, had overstepped its authority. In October 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear an appeal of the Circuit Court’s decision, and the rule is therefore no longer in effect. The EPA is working on formulating new rules to limit the use of HFCs. Toyota purchases air conditioning systems from third parties for use in its vehicles. The final rules list HFC-134a, the most widely-used refrigerant in light-duty vehicles worldwide, as unacceptable for use in motor vehicle air conditioning systems in new light-duty

vehicles beginning in model year 2021. The final rules also list additional refrigerant blends as unacceptable for use in new light-duty vehicles beginning in model year 2017. Feasible alternatives to theseHFC refrigerants that willmay be prohibited by theany future EPA rules may be costly or present other risks, such as flammability or other safety concerns.

The EPA has been granted the authority to set fuel standards in connection with the regulation of automobile emissions. In October 2010, the EPA approved the sale and use of fuel with a 15% ethanol blend (“E15”) for model years 2007 and later passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. The use of E15 is not permitted for engines used in lawnmowers, small generators, motorbikes, boats and other vehicles and equipment. Subsequently, in February 2011, the EPA approved the use of E15 for certain 2001 model year or newer vehicles, such as light-duty passenger vehicles and small trucks. However, E15 is prohibited for use in other 2000 model year or older vehicles and general purpose engines. As a result, the EPA promulgated regulations in July 2011, effective August 2011, requiring businesses that sell E15 to put a warning label regarding E15 on gasoline fuel dispensers.

On January 12, 2017, pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, the EPA announced changes to penalties for violations on exhaust gas and greenhouse gas emissions.

California Standards

Under the federal Clean Air Act, the State of California is permitted to establish its own vehicle emission control standards if it receives 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-duty trucks and passenger vehicles are required to meet the same emission 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 vehicles and light-duty trucks sold in California for all model years 1998 and after be“zero-emission vehicles” (vehicles producing no emissions of regulated pollutants). Thiszero-emission vehicles requirement also as well as permitted certain advanced technology vehicles such as PHVs, and alternative fuel vehicles that meet “partialzero-emission vehicles requirements” to be granted partial qualification as EVs or FCVs. The currentzero-emission regulations mandate substantial annual increases in the production and sale of EVs, FCVs and PHVs such that, by 2025, the state of California has estimated that approximately 15% of the new vehicles sold in the state would be eitherzero-emission vehicles or partialzero-emission vehicles. Toyota’s MIRAI qualifies as azero-emission vehicle. The current Prius PHV qualifiesPrime has been certified as a partialzero-emission vehicle. Toyota intends to continue to develop additional advanced technologies and alternative fuel technologies that will allow other vehicles to qualify aszero-emission vehicles orpartial-zero-emission vehicles.

In January 2012, the CARB adopted the Advanced Clean Cars (“ACC”) program. The ACC program includes newLow-Emission Vehicle regulations that reduce smog-causing pollutants (including nitrogen oxides and particulate matter) and greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light-duty trucks for model years 2015 to 2025, and more stringentzero-emission vehicle regulations which will require increased production ofzero-emission vehicles and partialzero-emission vehicles for model years 2018 to 2025. The ACC program also lowers allowable smog-forming particulate emissions to 1one mg/mile or lower, to be phased in beginning with model year 2015.

In February 2010, the CARB had enacted a “deemed to comply” rule that provided that compliance with federal greenhouse gas emission standards for model years 2012 through 2016 and 2017 through 2025 would also satisfy California’s greenhouse gas emissions standards. However on March 14, 2017, in reaction to the EPA Administrator’s and the Department of Transportation Secretary’s decision to reconsider the EPA’s prior final determination to maintain the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions for model years 2022 through 2025, California petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to protect its interests in the final rule. Moreover, in a March 24, 2017 ACC Midterm Review, the CARB affirmed the ACC program’s requirements, and suggested that its decision to follow the federal final rule might change if the federal standards “were substantially changed.”

On April 2, 2018, upon the EPA and NHTSA’s announcement that it would repeal and replace the greenhouse gas emission standards for model years 2022 through 2025, the CARB stated that, regardless of this federal action, it would not change California’s more stringent standards. On May 1, 2018, California and 16 other states filed suit in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to oppose the EPA and NHTSA’s decision to repeal and replace the greenhouse gas emission standards. On August 2, 2018, the EPA and

the NHTSA issued a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Administration’s proposed rule would freeze the vehicle fuel economy and CAFE standards at 2020 levels for model years 2021-2026. The rule would also revoke the waiver granted to California to establish more stringent standards for vehicle emissions. In response to the Administration’s proposed rule, on August 7, 2018 the CARB posted a proposal to ensure that cars and light-duty trucks for model years 2021-2025 would continue to meet California’s more stringent standards. The EPA and California had been in discussions regarding their differences over vehicle emission standards, but these discussions broke off without resolution on February 20, 2019.

Other States’ Standards

The states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont have adopted regulations substantially similar to California’szero-emission vehicles requirement. These states, along with Delaware,requirement, and in January 2019 the Governors of Colorado and New Mexico took executive actions requiring their relevant administrative agencies to establish equivalent requirements. Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington have also adopted regulations substantially similar to California’s low emission vehicle and greenhouse gas emission regulations, and the Governor of New Mexico’s January 2019 executive action directed its relevant administrative department to adopt regulations equivalent to California’s low emission vehicle regulations.

Canadian Standards

Canada has establishedfinalized vehicle emission standards equivalent to the federal standards in the United States including the heightened requirements that became applicable to passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks in model years 2004 and beyond. In addition,October 2014, in response to the strengthening of the federal greenhouse gas emission standards in the United States applicable to model years 2017 to 2025, Canada finalized equivalent standards in October 2014.2025. Furthermore, certain Canadian provinces are currently considering enacting their own regulations on vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases. On January 11, 2018, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate Change of the Province of Quebec issued regulations onzero-emission vehicles including EVs, FCVs and PHVs, among others. In November 2018, the premier of British Columbia announced that the government would introduce legislation concerningzero-emission vehicles (indicating thephase-in introduction starting from model year 2020). Canada also adopted a more stringent fuel rule, which is based on the fuel rule in the United States, that reduces refineries’ annual average sulfur concentration of gasoline to 10 mg/10mg/kg from 2017 with a new addition of credit system to secure compliance.

European Standards

In 2007, the European Parliament adopted more stringent emission standards for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles. The effective datesdate for phasing in these stricter standards for passenger vehicles were September 2009 for Euro 5 andwas September 2014 for Euro 6. For light commercial vehicles, the effective dates are September 2010 for Euro 5 anddate was 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 total vehicle miles of 160 thousand 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. In addition, Euro 6 is being implemented in two stages, and beginning with the second stage (September 2017 for passenger vehicles and September 2018 for commercial vehicles), the EU is implementing the Real Driving Emission (“RDE”) regulations, which requires manufactures to conducton-road emissions tests using portable emissions testers. During the initial phase, which started in January 2016, the RDE tests were used for monitoring purposes. Beginning inSince September 2017, manufacturers have been required to reduce the divergence between the regulatory limit tested in laboratory conditions and the values of RDE tests. The EU has also decided to implement the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), which were introduced on September 1, 2017 and will be phased in for all new cars between 2018 and 2019.

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.

For passenger vehicles, pursuant toGB18352.3-2005, Level 3 Emissions Regulations (China 3) (corresponding to Euro 3 standards) apply to new models after July 2007 and Level 4 Emissions Regulations (China 4) (corresponding to Euro 4 standards) apply to new models after July 2010. Starting with new models after July 2008,on-board diagnostics must be equipped. Furthermore, pursuant toGB18352.5-2013, it has been decided that Level 5 Emissions Regulations (China 5) (corresponding to Euro 5 standards) are to be implemented throughout China for all models that are sold and registered after January 2018.

In an effort to improve the fuel quality in the market, stricter China 5 gasoline and diesel fuel standards have been stipulated in GB17930-2013 and GB19147-2013 to achieve the Level 5 Emissions Regulations, and it has been decided that these standards will be implemented from January 2018. Following that, however, given the accelerated improvement in fuel quality in the market, new China 5 fuel standards (corresponding to Euro 5) have been implemented in 11 provincial capitals in eastern China from January 2016 and nationwide in China from January 2017, as opposed to January 2018 as initially determined. In connection with this, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a directive on the implementation timing of the Level 5 Emissions Regulations, in accordance with which, the implementation started for gasoline-powered passenger vehicles in the 11 provincial capitals from April 2016 and nationwide in China from January 2017, as well as for diesel passenger vehicles nationwide in China pursuant to the regulations ofGB18352.5-2013 from January 2018. The next-generation emissions regulations for passenger vehicles, or Level 6 Emissions Regulations (China 6), have beenwere issued asGB18352.6-2016 at the end of 2016, pursuant to which tighter requirements will be implemented in two steps, depending on the regulated subjects and the implementation timing. Specifically, China 6a will apply to all models to be sold or registered in July 2020 and beyond, and China 6b will apply to all models to be sold or registered in July 2023 and beyond. With respect to fuels in the market, the quality standards and the implementation timingfrom January 2019 for China 6 gasoline fuel and China 6 diesel fuel have been provided in GB17930-2016 and GB19147-2016 so as to keep up with the implementation timing of China 6 emissions regulations. Moreover, for areas where the air quality improvement is an urgent necessity, China 6 is scheduled to be implemented from July 2019 ahead of the implementation throughout China.

For heavy-duty diesel-powered commercial vehicles, pursuant to GB17691-2005, Level III Emissions Regulations (China III) apply to models after January 2007. Although Level IV Emissions Regulations (China IV) were to apply to new models after January 2010, and Level V Staged Emissions Regulations (China V) were to apply to new models after January 2012, because the infrastructure to supply sufficient diesel fuel meeting the Level 4 fuel quality standards had yet to be put in place, the implementation of the China IV Emissions Regulations for all models was postponed to July 2013. In connection with such delay, the implementation of the China V Emissions Regulations has been postponed from the original plan and wasare being implemented from July 2017. With the establishment of GB17691-2018, which provides next-level China VI Emissions Regulations (China VI), it has been decided that China VIa will be implemented from July 2021 and China VIb from July 2023 (these regulations will apply togas-fueled vehicles and public vehicles for urban areas earlier than those dates). For heavy-duty gasoline-powered commercial vehicles, pursuant to GB14762-2008, Level III Emissions Regulations (China III) apply to new models after July 2009 and Level IV Emissions Regulations (China IV) 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 followingone-year period also become subject to the regulation. Tightening of the next-generation emissions regulations (China V and China VI) is currently considered for heavy-duty diesel-powered commercial vehicles and heavy-duty gasoline-powered commercial vehicles.

Compliance with new and more stringent emissions and fuel consumption 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.

Standards of Other Countries or Regions

Countries or regions other than Japan, the United States, Europe and China are also proactively introducing emissions regulations. Many countries or regions such as Australia, Mexico, the Middle East, Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as countries in Eastern Europe and Asia, have considered or implemented emissions regulations.

In particular, in India, given the worsening air pollution, in December 2015, the Supreme Court banned the registration of diesel cars with engines that are 2two liters or larger in the National Capital Region, including the Delhi metropolitan area. In August 2016, the ban on registration was lifted on the condition that a deposit equal to 1% of the vehicle’s retail price is to be paid to the Environment Pollution Control Authority. Furthermore, the government accelerated the implementations ofBS-6 (equivalent to EURO6) to 2020.

Vehicle Fuel Economy

Japanese Standards

The Act on Rationalizing Energy Use 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), fiscal 2016 (April 2015-March 2016), fiscal 2021 (April 2020-March 2021) or, fiscal 2023 (April 2022-March 2023) or fiscal 2026 (April 2025-March 2026).

Among qualifying passenger vehicles are:

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

Type-designated vehicles with 9 seats or less or that are 3.5 tons or less in vehicle weight using gasoline, ortype-designated vehicles with 9 seats or less or 10 seats that are 3.5 tons or less in vehicle weight using gas oil;

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 10 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 75-3 Paragraph 1 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

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

Japan is a signatory to the United Nations 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. 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-duty trucks for model year 2008 and beyond. These CAFE standards aimed at shifting 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 footprint, defined as the size of each vehicle based on the product of wheelbase and tread width) for each manufacturer.

On April 1, 2010, the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint final rule to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles for model years 2012 through 2016. These vehicles were 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 vehicles and light-duty 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 the 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. In addition, in December 2011, the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint proposed rule to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles for model years 2017 through 2025. In the rule, which was finalized in August 2012, these vehicles are required to meet an estimated combined average emission level of 163 grams of carbon dioxide per mile in model year 2025, equivalent to 54.5 miles per gallon if these requirements are met through improvements in fuel economy standards. At the same time, the NHTSA also issued CAFE standards for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks that would require manufacturers to meet an estimated combined average fuel economy level of 49.6 miles per gallon in model year 2025. As discussed above, however, on April 2, 2018, the EPA announced that the greenhouse gas emission standards for model years 2022 through 2025 would be repealed and replaced with new, presumably less-stringent standards, and that the EPA and NHTSA would jointly commence drafting a new rule that would set new and presumably less stringent CAFÉ standards for these model years. On May 1, 2018, California and 16 other states filed suit in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to oppose the EPA and NHTSA’s decision to repeal and replace the standards. On August 2, 2018, the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Administration’s proposed rule would freeze the vehicle fuel economy and CAFE standards at 2020 levels for model years 2021-2026. The rule would also revoke the waiver granted to California to establish more stringent standards for vehicle emissions. In response to the Administration’s proposed rule, on August 7, 2018 the CARB posted a proposal to ensure that cars and light-duty trucks for model years 2021-2025 would continue to meet California’s more stringent standards. The EPA and California had been in discussions regarding their differences over vehicle emission standards, but these discussions broke off without resolution on February 20, 2019. Whatever the outcome of the EPA and NHTSA’s new rule making efforts or the related litigation, Toyota will continue to strive to meet applicable fuel economy standards by further developing fuel-efficient technology, alternative fuel technology and other advanced technology.

In April 2018, the NHTSA reviewed the penalties on nonconformity of CAFE standards and proposed tore-impose a fine of $5.5 for each inadequate fuel economy level of 0.1 mile per gallon and invited comments from the general public on the Federal Register.

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

In February 2014, the European Parliament and Council reduced the average carbon dioxide emissions target for light commercial vehicles to 147 grams per kilometer beginning in 2020. In March 2014, the European Parliament and Council reduced the average carbon dioxide emissions target for passenger vehicles to 95 grams per kilometer beginning in 2021. 95% of each manufacturer’s new cars must comply with this new standard by 2020. Penalties apply to those manufacturers who fail to meet their targets, in amounts corresponding to the degree of shortfall. Manufacturers failing to meet their targets incur penalties of between €5 and €95 per each gram of carbon dioxide per kilometer shortfall for eachnon-compliant vehicle, and such penalties will rise to €95 from the first gram of exceedance onwards in 2019 and beyond. The relevant legislation requested the European Commission to conduct a review by 2015 and, if appropriate, propose new targets for the period beyond 2020, including possibly setting a 2025 target.

In November 2017, the European Commission proposed new carbon dioxide standards for cars and light commercial vehicles for the period after 2020. Average emissions of the EU fleet of new cars and vans in 2025 are proposed to be 15% lower than in 2021, reduced further to 30% lower than in 2021 by 2030. In April 2019, the EU Parliament and the European Council approved more stringent 2030 limits of a 37.5% reduction for cars

An increasing number of EU member states are introducing vehicle tax laws based on carbon dioxide emission levels pursuantand 31% for vans relative to 2021. Starting from 2021, the directive issued byemissions targets will be tested using the European Commission in 2005. This trend is expected to continue in accordance with the recent increases in environmental awareness.WLTP procedures.

An EU directive on motor vehicle air conditioning units required manufacturers to replace currently used refrigerants with refrigerants having a lower global warming impact for all newly registered vehicles starting in January 2017.

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. For light-duty 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 January 2008. These regulations determine the consumption standards that apply depending on the mass of the applicable vehicle and set forth a method for determining whether each model has met the regulation. GB27999-2011 was then issued to further strengthen fuel consumption regulations from 2012 and beyond.issued. In these Level 3 Fuel Consumption Regulations for passenger vehicles, the regulation framework was substantially revised, such as the introduction of new regulations requiring automobile manufacturers to meet standards of corporate average fuel consumption across models in addition to existing regulations requiring each model to meet consumption standards. Furthermore, in order to achieve the national target for average fuel efficiency for 2020, the following more stringent fuel consumption regulations have been enacted and enforced. First, GB19578-2014, which has been enacted to strengthen regulations for each model, is being applied to new models after January 2016. Second, GB27999-2014, which has been enacted as Level 4 Fuel Consumption Regulations for passenger vehicles to strengthen corporate average regulations, has been in effect since 2016. In addition, Level 5 Fuel Consumption Regulations for passenger vehicles are being examined as more stringent next-generation fuel consumption regulations. For light-duty 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 after January 2009, and Level 2 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to all models after January 2011. In addition, in an effort to further strengthen fuel consumption regulations, GB20997-2015 was enacted, which further applied Level 3 Fuel Consumption Regulations to all new vehicles from January 2018 and is currently being enforced.

With respect to large commercial vehicles, pursuant to QC/T924-2011, Level 1 Fuel Consumption Regulations for large vehicles apply to new vehicles from July 2012, and pursuant to the subsequent enactment of GB30510-2014, Level 2 Fuel Consumption Regulations apply to new vehicles from July 2014 and are currently being enforced. In addition, in an effort to further strengthen fuel consumption regulations, GB30510-2018 was enacted, pursuant to which Level 3 Fuel Consumption Regulations are scheduled to be applied to new vehicles from July 2019.

Standards of Other Countries or Regions

As momentum gathers to increase energy security and prevent global warming, other countries or regions in addition to Japan, the United States, Europe and China are moving to introduce fuel consumption regulations, and Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Taiwan, India, Saudi Arabia and Canada have already decided to introduce or implemented fuel consumption regulations. Australia is also considering the introduction of new regulations to reduce average carbon dioxide emissions by vehicles. 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 carbon dioxide.

Vehicle Safety

Japanese Standards

In Japan, efforts have been made since 1998 to bring Japanese standards in line with the regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (“UN”).

With respect to standards that were previously brought in line with the UN regulations, under the Japanese standards regarding seat belts, the range of vehicles and seats requiring the fitting of seatbelt reminder devices that warn the driver when seat belts are not fastened has been expanded; such requirements will become applicable in stages, starting in September 2020. Standards for compressed natural gas vehicles and liquid natural gas vehicles will apply to new models beginning in March 2020 and to existing models still in production beginning in March 2021. Standards for approaching vehicle audible systems apply to new models beginning from March 2018 and to existing models still in production beginning in October 2020. With respect to standards that are scheduled to be newly brought in line with the UN regulations, the standards for accident emergency call devices will apply to new vehicles fitted with the devices from January 2020 and to existing models still in production from July 2021. Standards for ISOFIX attachment devices will behave been separated from the standards for seat belt attachment, and applyhave applied as new standards to new vehicles fromsince July 2018.

Furthermore, unique to Japan, guidelines for emergency driving stop systems (evacuate to road shoulder type) were established. The enhancement of visibility standards for rearward and surrounding area, as well as the standardization of measures relating to brake override systems, the strengthening of anti-spinal injury measures 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 authority to gather information potentially relating to motor vehicle defects. This Act substantially increases the maximum civil penalties for violation of regulatory requirements and specifies possible criminal penalties for violations of the federal Fraud and False Statements Act. In 2003, the NHTSA expanded its New Car Assessment Program (“NCAP”) 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 NCAP 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 preventnon-traffic related injuries to young children caused by vehicles, the “Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act,” was passed. Pursuant to this legislation, the NHTSA finalized standards requiring vehicles to be equipped with rearview camera systems in order to ensure rearward visibility to prevent children from being struck by backing vehicles and mandating the use of brake shift interlock systems.

In January 2011, legislation to improve the safety of the visually impaired and other pedestrians, the “Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010,” was passed. Based on this standard, the NHTSA determined minimum sound standards for electric and hybrid vehicles.

In response to the unintended acceleration issue in 2010, the NHTSA has started to examine and implement measures to strengthen safety standards, such as mandating brake override systems, mandating Event Data Recorders, or EDR, and standardizing push-start switches.U.S. Standards

In December 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (“FAST”) Act was signed into law. The FAST Act increased the maximum civil penalty that NHTSA can collect for violations of applicable safety laws from $35 million to $105 million. In connection with recalls of defective vehicles, the FAST Act expanded the free remedy that manufacturers must provide car owners from applying to cars up to 10ten years old to applying to cars up to 15 years old.

In 2016, the NHTSA and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that they have agreed with twenty major vehicle manufacturers to standardize equipment of automatic emergency brakes on almost all new models by 2022. In the same year, the NHTSA also announced a policy regarding automatic driving vehicles to promote such vehicles safely, as well as best practices to enhance cybersecurity for vehicles.

In 2017, the NHTSA proposed to establish a new safety standard to require passenger vehicles and light-duty commercial vehicles to have dedicated short-range communication units that enableVehicle-to-Vehicle communication.

European Standards

In October 2010, CARS 21 was resumed in order to proceed with the realization of the “2020 Strategy” (CARS 2020) by the European Commission that aims for high-level, sustainable and comprehensive growth, and the CARS 21 final report was issued in June 2012. The final report addresses issues facing the widespread adoption of electrified vehicles, including charging infrastructure in the EU, establishing battery requirements, adopting seat belt reminder devices for all seats, connection of alcohol interlock devices to vehicles, adopting speed management devices, establishing safety requirements for micro urban mobility, strengthening safety regulation to protect the vulnerable from collisions and the possibility of regulation in connection with preventative safety technology. In November 2012, “CARS 2020: Action Plan for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry in Europe” was issued based on the final report. The action plan is built on four core concepts, and within these concepts it discusses enhancement of road safety, improving the market conditions within the EU and the implementation of smart regulations. Each item is given a target date and is to be monitored going forward.

Fitting of emergency call systems (“eCall”) became mandatory for new vehicles from the end of March 2018 for light-duty passenger vehicles and light-duty commercial vehicles using the framework of “Whole Vehicle Type Approval.” New regulations regarding eCall have also been enacted by the United Nations, and these are scheduled to come into effect in July 2018. These regulations will be enacted in conjunction with the building of infrastructure such as communication bases in the different member states of the EU for the receipt and handling of eCalls.

In March 2015, the European Commission published a final report on the benefit and feasibility of a range of new safety technologies. Currently, a process to revise the General Safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 and

Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 with regards to pedestrian protection is ongoing. Amendments to certain UN regulations for individual matters that are to be strengthened through regulations are in progress at the United Nations, while other matters are likely to be considered within the EU. In most cases, the strengthened regulations will apply to new vehicle models from 2020-2021 and to registered vehicles from 2022-2023, although target date of the regulations vary for each matter. Matters to be strengthened include requirement for installation of AEB to small cars, LKAS to small cars, driver monitoring systems, ESS and EDR, as well as TPMS regulations, expansion of application of regulations on collision, strengthening of regulations on pedestrian protection and requirement for installation of camera monitoring system.

In 2016, the European Commission’s proposal regarding major amendments to the WVTA, including a strengthening of type approval process (e.g. enabling access to software algorithm) with the market surveillance requirements (addition of auditing authority by the European Commission), strengthening of auditing of technical service, clarification of recall requirements and increased surveillance of cars already in circulation, was submitted. In May 2018, the European Commission made a proposal to tighten the regulations concerning safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, which would make certain vehicle safety equipment mandatory to a great extent, including: advanced emergency braking, emergency lane keeping systems, driver drowsiness and attention warning, intelligent speed assistance, reversing detection systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, and data recorders in case of an accident (“event data recorders”).

In March 2019, the European Parliament, Council and Council adoptedCommission reached a provisional political agreement on the proposed regulation and will start the procedures for the adoption. If this proposal.regulation takes effect, fitting of multiple equipment will become mandatory in stages from around 2022.

In addition, GEAR2030 (the High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union) was established in January 2016 as a successor body of the CARS2020, deliberations were conducted at the European Commission and each member state, as well as among high-level related stakeholders, for strengthening the competitiveness of the automobile value chain in Europe by 2030, and the final report was issued in October 2017. The final report discussed the importance of the simplification of the existing and future regulatory framework and its implementation, specific measures addressing automated and connected vehicles, the creation of a EU type-approval framework for the certification of automated driving vehicles and the implementation of the ITS Directive and its delegated regulations by each member state. Going forward, detailedDetailed strategies will beare currently being deliberated based on the final report. As part of that, in February 2019 the European Commission adopted draft guidelines concerning the exemption procedure for the Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), as a short-term measure for promoting the use of automated driving vehicles. As a result, it will be possible for automated driving vehicles to be approved through “approval through the exemption procedure” even while the adoption of the EU or UN regulations on automated driving vehicles is pending.

United Nations Regulations

The 1958 Agreement (“Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of These Prescriptions”) was originally based on the European regulations, but the UN Regulations are developing as an established international law, and Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Egypt as well as other countries outside the EU have become members after the amendment in 1995, and many other countries are expected to join in the future. The countries bound by the 1958 Agreement have incorporated the UN Regulations into their own domestic policies (The EU and Japan have directly included the UN Regulations into their domestic legislations). While automotive parts and vehicle systems are regulated by the UN regulations, there are currentlywere no regulations with respect to Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) such as those in Europe. Japan proposed legislation

establishing International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) under the United Nations in 2016, and the proposal was adopted as UN Regulation No. 0 (“R0”) in November 2017. IWVTA is expected to taketook effect in July 2018 (although the mutual recognition of IWVTA will not take place) and to be implemented with the mutual recognition in April 2019. Although this IWVTA (applies to passenger vehicles), which was created as a first step, is incomplete, it is significant because it creates a framework that enables the reciprocal recognition of whole vehicles.vehicles type approval. Work will continueis underway to formulate a complete IWVTA system infor small passenger vehicles as the future.second step. If a complete IWVTA is formulated, integration of global approval administrative regulations of each country and simplification of vehicle construction regulations are expected.

An amendment to the 1958 Agreement has been considered in order to establish R0 (IWVTA). The bill of such amendment to the 1958 Agreement was passed in June 2016 and came into effect in September 2017. Such amendment will increase the flexibility of the regulations, enabling approvals to be granted for the old series of regulations according to the needs of the signatory countries to the 1958 Agreement. The percentage of required votes for voting in connection with proposed UN regulations will also be considered and the 1958 Agreement is

expected to become fairer. Such amendment to the 1958 Agreement is expected to make the 1958 Agreement more attractive to countries that are not currently party to the 1958 Agreement, and aims to increase the number of signatory countries.

With the United Nations is currently debatingdiscussing establishing new regulations for automated driving vehicles. As part of this effort, the regulation ofexisting working party was abolished and replaced by the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) that is dedicated to examine automated driving. The European, U.S., Chinese and Japanese etc. governments are currently coordinating to establishsub-working groups under the GRVA (certainsub-working groups have already been established for functional safety requirements, new evaluation test method requirements, cybersecurity, software updates, data recording for automated driving vehicles a requirement relating to automatically commanded steering functions will be added to Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment);and data recording in addition, there will be considerationcase of horizontalan accident). For the new regulation for advancedon automated driving vehicles, (asthe draft regulation is aimed to be finalized in 2020 in light of the targeted timing for popularization of these vehicles in each country, and while the deliberation framework has been established, the deliberation on technical requirements has also commenced. As related initiatives, new fields including data storage, periodic inspections, cyber security and software updatesareas such as compliance with regulations on vehicles in the use phase (including compliance with regulations outside the scope of the conditions prescribed by the type approval regulations) are also being examined).

The 1998 Agreement (“Agreement Concerning the Establishing of Global Technical Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles”) is a U.S.-led agreement that aims to harmonize technical regulations, and defines each regulation as a Global Technical Regulation (“GTR”). At present, there are around 20 regulations in total. Potential future proposals are being examined in order to include more regulations. Potential future proposals include advanced automated driving vehicles, cyber security, EDR, AEBS and LKAS. The countries bound by the 1998 agreement are required to incorporate the GTRs into their domestic laws. The parties to the 1998 agreement include the United States, Canada, China and India, which are not parties to the 1958 agreement, so GTRs will also influence those countries.examined.

Chinese Standards

Vehicle safety regulations in China were drafted with reference to the UN regulations and cover almost the same matters as the UN regulations. However, recently, these regulations also include unique provisions which take into account the distinctive characteristics of the Chinese market environment and the progress of technological development in China and there are increasing number of legislations that differ from the latest UN regulations or other international standards. As for future safety regulations, standards related to batteries, motors, the charging of EVs and data communication are currently being planned.

Standards of Other Countries

Vehicle safety regulations in Canada are basically similar to those in the United States. In regions outside of North America, movements for adoption and conformity with the UN regulations have become active, including in those countries without automotive manufacturing industries. The list of signatories to the 1958 agreement of the United Nations continues to grow, and now includes Korea, Thailand and Malaysia in Asia, as well as Russia, South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. In addition, ASEAN, pursuant to its economic community mission, has decided to adopt the UN regulations as its regional agreement. Latin America, India and countries in the Middle East that are not signatories to the 1958 agreement of the United Nations are also moving forward to conform their respective regulations to the UN regulations or to adopt new regulations consistent with the UN regulations.

Environmental Matters

Japanese Standards

Toyota’s automotive operations in Japan are subject to substantial environmental regulation under laws such as the Air Pollution Control Act the Water Pollution Prevention Act, the Noise Regulation Act and the Vibration Control Act. 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, uses or stores 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 Management and Public Cleansing Act, producers of industrial waste must dispose of industrial waste in the manner prescribed in the same act. Toyota has also complied with the same act.

The Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act of Japan 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 as considered to be contaminated, and orders the land owner to submit a plan for decontamination (such plan must describe the measures to be taken in the area, the reasons therefor, and the deadline for implementing such measures, etc.), and has the

land owner take necessary measures.such measures in accordance with such plan. Toyota is suitably managing its land in accordance with the same law. In addition, under the Act on Recycling, etc. ofEnd-of-Life Vehicles, vehicle manufacturers are required to take back and recycle specified materials (automotive shredder residues, air bags and fluorocarbons) ofend-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 2018,2019, Toyota achieved a recycling/recovery rate of 98%97% for automobile shredder residue (the legal requirement being 70%) and 94%97% for air bags (the legal requirement being 85%) and reached the targets set forth in this law.

U.S. Standards

Toyota’s assembly, manufacturing and other operations in the United States are subject to a wide range of environmental regulation under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 and the Toxic Substances Control Act. Toyota is also subject to a variety of state legislation that parallels, and in some cases imposes more stringent obligations than, federal requirements. These federal and state regulations impose severe restrictions onair- 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.

Pursuant to the Clean Air Act, the EPA has promulgated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”) for six “criteria” pollutants, including for ozone and particulate matter. The Clean Air Act requires that the EPA review and possibly revise these NAAQS every five years. On December 14, 2012, the EPA made the annual health-based particulate matter NAAQS more stringent. On October 1, 2015, the EPA made the annual health-based and welfare-based ozone NAAQS more stringent. The revised annual health-based particulate matter NAAQS and the revised annual health-based and welfare-based ozone NAAQS, as well as any future NAAQS revisions, could lead to additional pollution control requirements on the industry, including on Toyota’s manufacturing operations.

Toyota expects growing pressure in the next several years to further reduce emissions from motor vehicles and manufacturing facilities.

European Standards

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

automotive manufacturers shall bear all or a significant part of the costs for taking backend-of-life vehicles sold 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 as well;

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

type-approved vehicle models put on the market after December 15, 2008 shall bere-usable and/or recyclable to a minimum of 85% by weight per vehicle and shall bere-usable and/orre-use as material or energy to a minimum of 95% by weight per vehicle; and

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

Laws to implement this directive have come into effect in each of2014, the EU member states. Even now, there are uncertainties surrounding the implementation of the applicable regulations in different EU 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 EU. Toyota accommodated, in offering its products, any measures the EU member states chose to implement in order to comply with this directive.

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

emission standards that includeadopted 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 EU 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.

In December 2011, the European Commission proposedregulation to reduce noise produced by cars, vans, buses, coaches and light and heavy trucks. As proposed, noiseNoise limit values wouldmust ultimately be lowered by fourA-weighted decibels for vehicles other than trucks, and threeA-weighted decibels for trucks. Compliance wouldmust be achieved in three steps over a 10ten to 12 year period. In May 2014, a regulation adopting the proposal was published in final form in the EU Official Journal.

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

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

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

Disclosure of Iranian Activities under Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 added Section 13(r) to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Section 13(r) requires an issuer to disclose in its annual or quarterly reports, as applicable, whether it or any of its affiliates knowingly engaged in certain activities, transactions, or dealings relating to Iran or with designated natural persons or entities involved in terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Pursuant to Section 13(r), Toyota is disclosing the following information.None.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, a majority-owned subsidiary of Toyota, sold one Toyota vehicle to the Iranian Embassy in India.

This activity contributed approximately ¥5 million in gross revenues and an insignificant amount in net profit to Toyota. Toyota believes that this transaction would not subject it or its affiliates to U.S. sanctions. As this time, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited intends to cease conducting the activity described above.

Research and Development

The overriding goals of Toyota’s technology and product development activities are to minimize the negative aspects of cars, such as traffic accidents and impact on the environment, and maximize the positive aspects, such as driving pleasure, comfort and convenience. By achieving these sometimes conflicting goals to a high degree, Toyota seeks to open the door to the automobile society of the future. To ensure efficient progress in research and development activities, Toyota coordinates and integrates all research and development phases, from basic research and advanced research to forward-looking technology and product development. With respect to long-term basic research in areas such as energy, the environment, information technology, telecommunications and materials, projects are regularly reviewed and evaluated in consultation with outside experts to achieve research and development cost control. With respect to forward-looking, leading-edge technology and product development, Toyota establishes cost-performance benchmarks on aproject-by-project basis to ensure efficient development investment.

The chart below provides an overview of Toyota’s R&D at each phase.

 

Basic research 

Phase to discover development theme

Research on basic vehicle-related technology

Forward-looking and leading-edge technology development 

Phase requiring technological breakthroughs such as components and systems

Development of leading-edge components and systems that are more advanced than those of competitors

Product development 

Phase mainly for development of new models

Development ofall-new models and existing-model upgrades

Toyota is promoting research and development into the early commercialization of next generation environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and safe-vehicle technology. Toyota is also moving forward with the development of innovative technologies such as electrification, connected vehicles and automated driving so as to realize a mobility society of the future that enables everyone to enjoy freedom of movement beyond the conventional concept of vehicles. To this end, Toyota is focusing on the following areas:

 

further improvements in hybrid technologies, including in functions and cost, and contributions to the environment through advancements;

 

improvement in internal combustion engine fuel economy technology as well as improvement in technology in connection with more stringent emission standards;

 

development of EVs, FCVs and other alternative fuel vehicles;

 

development of advanced safety technology designed to promote driving and vehicle safety;

 

automated driving technologies; and

 

connected car technologies.

For a detailed discussion of the company’s research and development infrastructure, see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Research and Development, Patents and Licenses.”

Components and Parts, Raw Materials and Sources of Supply

Toyota purchases parts, components, raw materials, equipment and other supplies from multiple competing suppliers located around the world. Toyota works closely with its suppliers to pursue optimal procurement. Toyota believes that this policy encourages technological innovation, cost reduction and other measures to strengthen its vehicle competitiveness. Toyota plans to continue purchases based on the same principle and does not anticipate any difficulty in obtaining stable supplies in the foreseeable future. For example, in 2018, Japan was hit by major disasters such as the Northern Osaka Earthquake (June), heavy rain in western Japan (July) and the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake (September), Toyota minimized the impact of those disasters through utmost efforts with all Toyota suppliers to realize early restoration of damaged local areas and suppliers, as well as alternative production by other suppliers.

Because Toyota had more than 50 overseas operations in 2627 countries and regions as of March 31, 2018,2019, procurement of parts and components is being carried out not only locally in the country of the production site but also from third countries. As a result, the distribution network has become increasingly complex. In order to realize timely and efficient distribution while minimizing costs, 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 aims to share information and collaborate among the procurement divisions in each of the regions throughout the world in order to procure parts and materials from the most competitive suppliers among Toyota factories located in various areas worldwide. At the same time, Toyota carries out streamlining efforts together with suppliers in each country in order to achieve sustainable growth. Toyota has been working on cost reduction measure, referred to asRR-CI and VA activities. ThroughRR-CI activities, which are conducted in conjunction with TNGA, Toyota aims to ensure cost competitiveness through such means as thorough localization, sharing parts and components and manufacturing reforms, together with producing products matching customers’ needs in each region and vehicle category, and reinforcing activities from a medium- to long-term perspective as the third phase ofRR-CI. Toyota has been continuously working on VA (value analysis) activities for the various types of vehicles already on sale in collaboration within-house vehicle companies. In addition,pursuit of cost reduction, Toyota has beenfocuses on “developing a real cost-competitive structure” by working on the TNGA to achieve sweeping advances in basic performance and product appeal of parts and units as well as seeking cost reductions by sharing more parts and implementing manufacturing reforms.together with suppliers.

In 2017,the raw material market prices of raw materials generally increased;during 2018, the impact of OPEC’s coordinated production cut for example,and the situation in Middle East resulted in higher prices for crude oil and naptha-related products, and the impactincrease in actual demands for raw materials for automobiles also pushed up the prices of environmental regulations enacted by the governmentprecious metals (palladium and rhodium). Furthermore, market prices of China resulted in higher prices for aluminum.aluminum were volatile due to U.S. trade policy. The direction of prices is still unforeseeable and 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, trademarks, 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 specific subset of its patents, trademarks, design patents or utility model registrations to be so important that their expiration or termination would materially affect Toyota’s business.

Capital Expenditures and Divestitures

Set forth below is a chart of Toyota’s principal capital expenditures between April 1, 20152016 and March 31, 2018,2019, 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
(Yen in billions)
   

Location

  

Primary
Method of
Financing

Japan

      

Investment primarily in technology and products by
Toyota Motor Corporation  

  

 

 

 

1,011.61,042.5

 

 

  

 

Japan

  

 

Internal funds,

financing

from issuance
of bonds, etc.

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

   129.3110.1   Japan  Internal funds

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

   101.099.9   Japan  Internal funds

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

   73.081.1   Japan  Internal funds

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

   53.068.1   Japan  Internal funds

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

54.4JapanBorrowings

Outside of Japan

      

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

   267.7266.2United StatesInternal funds

Investment primarily to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.  

147.1CanadaInternal funds

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

108.3United StatesInternal funds

Investment primarily to promote localization by
Toyota do Brazil Ltda.  

97.8BrazilInternal funds

Investment primarily to establish office facilities by
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.  

97.5   United States  Internal funds

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

   134.993.4   Thailand  Internal funds

Investment primarily to establish office facilitiespromote localization by
Toyota Motor North America,Manufacturing Mississippi, Inc.  

   113.270.2   United States  Internal funds

Investment primarily to promote localization by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.  

93.1CanadaInternal funds

Investment primarily to promote localization by
PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia  

86.5IndonesiaBorrowings

Investment primarily to promote localization by
Toyota do Brazil Ltda.  

75.5BrazilInternal funds

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

59.7United StatesInternal funds

Investment primarily to promote localization by
Toyota Argentina S.A.  

50.5ArgentinaBorrowings

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

   42.764.5   Belgium  Internal funds

Investment primarily in leased automobiles by
Toyota Motor Credit Corporation  

  

 

 

 

6,619.06,085.0

 

 

  

 

United States

  

 

Internal funds,

financing
from issuance
of bonds, etc.

Set forth below is information with respect to Toyota’s material plans to construct, expand or improve its facilities between April 20182019 and March 2019,2020, 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
(Yen in billions)
   

Location

  

Primary
Method of

Financing

Japan

      

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Corporation

  

 

 

 

396.4300.0

 

 

  

 

Japan

  

 

Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd.

48.9JapanBorrowings

Outside of Japan

      

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.

   83.182.3   Canada  Internal funds

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

   54.353.7   United States  Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

   53.447.7   Belgium  Internal funds

Investment primarily in manufacturing facilities by
Toyota do Brazil Ltda.

   42.245.3   BrazilInternal funds

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

39.5United States  Internal funds

Set forth below is additional information with respect to Toyota’s material plans to construct, expand or improve its facilities.

In Mexico, Toyota plans to increaseincreased production capacity at its Baja California factory from 100 thousand units to 160 thousand units in 2018 and to buildis constructing a new plant into be opened by the end of 2019. In the U.S., Toyota plans to construct a new joint-manufacturing plant with Mazda in 2021. Toyota also plans to start new production lines of hybrid transaxles with annual capacity of 200,000 units in its West Virginia plant during 2020 and 2021. In Alabama, Toyota will increase annual engine production capacity by 230,000 units by the end of 2021. In China, Toyota launched a third plant in Guangzhou in 2018. Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. also constructed a new production line to replace an aging existing line in June 2018. At the beginning of 2019, Toyota plans to launchlaunched a new plant in Malaysia dedicated to passenger vehicles with annual production capacity of 50,000 cars.

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 overallwork-in-progress.

Seasonality

Toyota does not consider its seasonality material in the sense of significantly higher sales during any certain period of the year as compared to other periods of the year.

Legal Proceedings

Fromtime-to-time, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns relating to its vehicles. Since 2009, Toyota issued safety campaigns related to the risk of floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals and vehicle recalls related toslow-to-return or sticky accelerator pedals. In March 2014, Toyota entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”) to resolve an investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) related to unintended acceleration in certain of its vehicles. The DPA provided for an independent monitor to reviewPersonal injury and assess policies and procedures relating to Toyota’s

safety communications process, its process for sharing vehicle accident information internally and its process for preparing and sharing certain technical reports. In August 2017, the DPA and the monitorship terminated, and in October 2017, the criminal charge that had been filed in connection with the DPA was dismissed.

Personal injury and wrongful death claims involving allegations of unintended acceleration are still pending in several consolidated proceedings in federal and state courts, as well as in individual cases in various other states. The judges in the consolidated federal action and the consolidated California state action have approved an Intensive Settlement Process (“ISP”) for such claims in those actions. Under the ISP, all individual claims within the consolidated actions are stayed pending completion of a process to assess whether they can be resolved on terms acceptable to the parties. Cases not resolved after completion of the ISP will then proceed to discovery and toward trial. Toyota has offered the ISP process to plaintiffs in other consolidated actions and in individual cases, as well.

Toyota has been named as a defendant in 33 economic loss class action lawsuits in the United States, which, together with similar lawsuits against Takata and other automakers, have been made part of a multi-district litigation proceeding in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, arising out of allegations that airbag inflators manufactured by Takata are defective. Toyota has reached a settlement with the plaintiffs in the United States economic loss class actions. While theThe court approved the settlement on October 31, 2017, objectorsand the subsequent appeals have filed appeals, whichbeen withdrawn, making the settlement final. The economic loss class action lawsuits against Toyota have not yet been resolved.dismissed. Toyota and other automakers have also been named in certain class actions filed in Mexico, Canada, Australia, Israel and Israel,Brazil, as well as some other actions by states or territories of the United States. Those actions have not been settled and are being litigated.

Toyota self-reported a process gap in fulfilling certain emissions defect information reporting requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and California Air Resources Board, including updates on its repair completion rates for recalled emissions components and certain other reports concerning emissions related defects. Toyota is involved in discussions with the EPA and the SDNY’s Civil Division of the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) on this reporting issue. These agencies have requested certainfollow-up information regarding this reporting issue, and Toyota is cooperating with the request.

Toyota also has various other pending legal actions and claims, including without limitation personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits and claims in the United States, and is subject to government investigationsfrom-time-to-time.

Beyond the amounts accrued with respect to all aforementioned matters, Toyota is unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss, if any, for the pending legal matters because (i) many of the proceedings are in evidence gathering stages, (ii) significant factual issues need to be resolved, (iii) the legal theory or nature of the claims is unclear, (iv) the outcome of future motions or appeals is unknown and/or (v) the outcomes of other matters of these types vary widely and do not appear sufficiently similar to offer meaningful guidance. Based upon information currently available to Toyota, however, Toyota believes that its losses from these matters, if any, beyond the amounts accrued, would not have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

4.C ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

As of March 31, 2018,2019, Toyota Motor Corporation had 299288 Japanese subsidiaries and 307320 overseas subsidiaries. The following table sets forth for each of Toyota Motor Corporation’s principal subsidiaries, the country of incorporation and the percentage ownership interest and the voting interest held by Toyota Motor Corporation.

 

Name of Subsidiary

   

Country of
Incorporation

 Percentage
Ownership
Interest
 Percentage
Voting
Interest
  

Country of
Incorporation

 Percentage
Ownership
Interest
 Percentage
Voting
Interest
 

Toyota Financial Services Corporation

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Hino Motors, Ltd.

  Japan 50.21  50.30   Japan 50.21  50.29 

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Finance Corporation

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Misawa Homes Co., Ltd.

  Japan 51.00  51.23   Japan 51.00  51.21 

Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.

  Japan 100.00  100.00   Japan 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc.

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

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

  United States 100.00  100.00   United States 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California, S. de R.L. de C.V.

  Mexico 100.00  100.00   Mexico 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.

  Canada 100.00  100.00   Canada 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Credit Canada Inc.

  Canada 100.00  100.00   Canada 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Canada Inc.

  Canada 51.00  51.00   Canada 51.00  51.00 

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

  Belgium 100.00  100.00   Belgium 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S.

  France 100.00  100.00   France 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Kreditbank GmbH

  Germany 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V.

  Netherlands 100.00  100.00   Netherlands 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.

  United Kingdom 100.00  100.00   United Kingdom 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC

  United Kingdom 100.00  100.00   United Kingdom 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey Inc.

  Turkey 90.00  90.00   Turkey 90.00  90.00 

OOO “TOYOTA MOTOR”

  Russia 100.00  100.00   Russia 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.

  China 90.00  90.00   China 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Finance (China) Co., Ltd.

  China 100.00  100.00   China 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

  India 89.00  89.00   India 89.00  89.00 

P.T. Astra Daihatsu Motor

  Indonesia 61.75  61.75   Indonesia 61.75  61.75 

P.T. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia

  Indonesia 95.00  95.00   Indonesia 95.00  95.00 

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.

  Singapore 100.00  100.00   Singapore 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

  Thailand 86.84  86.84   Thailand 86.84  86.84 

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

  Thailand 86.43  86.43   Thailand 86.43  86.43 

Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

  Thailand 100.00  100.00   Thailand 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.

  Australia 100.00  100.00   Australia 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Finance Australia Ltd.

  Australia 100.00  100.00   Australia 100.00  100.00 

Toyota Argentina S.A.

  Argentina 100.00  100.00   Argentina 100.00  100.00 

Toyota do Brasil Ltda.

  Brazil 100.00  100.00   Brazil 100.00  100.00 

Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.

  South Africa 100.00  100.00   South Africa 100.00  100.00 

4.D PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

As of March 31, 2018,2019, Toyota and its affiliated companies produced automobiles and related components through more than 50 overseas manufacturing organizations in 2627 countries and regions besides Japan. The facilities are located principally in Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Thailand, China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, South Africa, Argentina and Brazil.

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, 2018,2019, 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

 Land Area
(thousand
square
meters)
 Number of
Employees
 

Principal
Products or
Functions

 

Location

 Land Area
(thousand
square
meters)
 Number of
Employees
 

Principal
Products or
Functions

Japan (Toyota Motor Corporation)

        

Tahara Plant

 Tahara City, Aichi Pref. 4,029    7,237     Automobiles Tahara City, Aichi Pref. 4,029    6,608     Automobiles

Toyota Head Office and Technical Center

 Toyota City, Aichi Pref.  3,569     24,051     

Research and
Development

 

Toyota City, Aichi Pref.

 

 

3,568  

 

 

 

23,868  

 

 

Research and
Development

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center

 Susono City, Shizuoka Pref.  2,037     3,144     Research and
Development
 

Susono City, Shizuoka Pref.

  
2,037  
 
  
2,968   
 
 Research and
Development

Motomachi Plant

 Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 1,593    7,578     Automobiles Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 1,593    7,793     Automobiles

Takaoka Plant

 Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 1,312    4,199     Automobiles Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 1,312    4,369     Automobiles

Tsutsumi Plant

 Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 937    5,111     Automobiles Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 937    5,364     Automobiles

Kamigo Plant

 Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 868    2,996     Automobile parts Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 868    3,118     Automobile parts

Kinu-ura Plant

 Hekinan City, Aichi Pref. 836    3,030     Automobile parts Hekinan City, Aichi Pref. 836    3,100     Automobile parts

Honsha Plant

 Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 551    2,028     Automobile parts Toyota City, Aichi Pref. 551    2,049     Automobile parts

Nagoya Office

 Nagoya City, Aichi Pref. 3    2,333     Office Nagoya City, Aichi Pref. 3    2,337     Office

Japan (Subsidiaries)

        

Hino Motors, Ltd.

 Hino City, Tokyo, etc. 6,256    12,705     Automobiles Hino City, Tokyo, etc. 6,263    12,935     Automobiles

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

 Ikeda City, Osaka, etc. 7,820    11,446     Automobiles

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. .

 Ikeda City, Osaka, etc. 7,747    11,428     Automobiles

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.

 Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Pref., etc. 1,940    7,807     Automobiles Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Pref., etc. 1,949    8,064     Automobiles

Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.

 Kariya City, Aichi Pref., etc. 2,261    11,191     Automobiles Kariya City, Aichi Pref., etc. 2,262    11,286     Automobiles

Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.

 Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Pref., etc. 2,576    7,192     Automobiles Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Pref., etc. 2,572    7,130     Automobiles

Outside Japan (Subsidiaries)

        

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

 Kentucky, U.S.A. 5,161    8,162     Automobiles Kentucky, U.S.A. 5,161    7,902     Automobiles

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

 Samutprakan, Thailand 4,414    10,182     Automobiles Samutprakan, Thailand 4,414    10,073     Automobiles

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

 California, U.S.A. 3,276    5,510     Sales facilities Texas, U.S.A. 3,279    5,203     Sales facilities

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc.

 Ontario, Canada 4,752    7,589     Automobiles Ontario, Canada 4,752    7,615     Automobiles

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

 Texas, U.S.A. 724    1,812     Office

Toyota Motor North America, Inc

 Texas, U.S.A. 724    1,812     Office

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, 2018,2019, property, plant and equipment having a net book value of approximately ¥658.7¥641.5 billion 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.

ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

5.A OPERATING RESULTS

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 88% of Toyota’s total revenues before the elimination of intersegment revenues for fiscal 2018.2019. Toyota’s primary markets based on vehicle unit sales for fiscal 20182019 were: Japan (25.2%(24.8%), North America (31.3%(30.6%), Europe (10.8%(11.1%) and Asia (17.2%(18.7%).

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 2018, for the2019, automotive industry, markets have remained stable in the developed countries, and expanded in China, but have slowed down in China, which had been experiencing continued expansion, as well as in some resource-rich countries. Meanwhile, there have been movements in different countries and regions to tighten existing regulations or introduce new regulations for the reduction of greenhouse gases, including compulsory quotas for the sale of electrified vehicles.

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   Thousands of units 
  Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018   2017   2018   2019 

Japan

   2,059    2,274    2,255    2,274    2,255    2,226 

North America

   2,839    2,837    2,806    2,837    2,806    2,745 

Europe

   844    925    968    925    968    994 

Asia

   1,345    1,588    1,543    1,588    1,543    1,684 

Other*

   1,594    1,347    1,392    1,347    1,392    1,327 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Overseas total

   6,622    6,697    6,709    6,697    6,709    6,751 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   8,681    8,971    8,964    8,971    8,964    8,977 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*

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

During fiscal 2017, Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales in Japan increased primarily as a resultIn each of the active introduction of new products and the efforts of dealers nationwide. During fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019, although Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales in Japan decreased compared to the previous fiscal year, for fiscal 20172018 and fiscal 2018,2019, the Toyota and Lexus brands’ market share excluding mini-vehicles in Japan was 47.8%46.9% and 46.9%45.9%, and the market share (including Daihatsu and Hino brands) including mini-vehicles was a record high of 45.0%44.4% and 44.4%43.6%, each remaining at a high level as a result of the efforts of dealers nationwide, consistent with the previous fiscal 2016.year. Overseas consolidated vehicle unit sales increased as a whole during fiscal 2017, due mainly to increases in Asia and Europe, despite a decrease in the Middle East, and vehicle unit sales increased as a whole during fiscal 2018, due mainly to increases in Europe and Other.Other, and vehicle unit sales increased as a whole during fiscal 2019, due mainly to increases in Asia and Europe.

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.

Many governments also impose local content requirements, 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. Fromtime-to-time when potential safety problems arise, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns relating to its vehicles. Since 2009, Toyota issued safety campaigns related to the risk of floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals and vehicle recalls related toslow-to-return or sticky accelerator pedals. The recalls and other safety measures described above have led to a number of claims and lawsuits against Toyota. For a more detailed description of these claims and lawsuits, see “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Legal Proceedings” and note 24 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 in the worldwide automobile financial services industry is intensifying. 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 total finance receivables increased during fiscal 20182019 mainly due to an increase in retail receivables. Also, vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net decreasedincreased during fiscal 20182019 mainly due to the unfavorablefavorable impact of fluctuationschanges in foreign currency translationexchange rates.

The following table provides information regarding Toyota’sFor a detail of finance receivables and vehicles and equipment on operating leases, insee note 6 and 9 to the past two fiscal years.consolidated financial statements.

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 
   2017  2018 

Finance Receivables

   

Retail

   11,453,352   11,995,174 

Finance leases

   1,265,882   1,460,600 

Wholesale and other dealer loans

   3,281,142   3,281,427 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   16,000,376   16,737,201 

Deferred origination costs

   172,298   181,764 

Unearned income

   (804,591  (919,967

Allowance for credit losses

   

Retail

   (104,354  (103,457

Finance leases

   (23,962  (28,817

Wholesale and other dealer loans

   (30,896  (36,800
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (159,212  (169,074
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total finance receivables, net

   15,208,871   15,829,924 

Less – Current portion

   (6,196,649  (6,348,306
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   9,012,222   9,481,618 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating Leases

   

Vehicles

   6,105,527   6,124,699 

Equipment

   13,096   13,373 

Less – Deferred income and other

   (152,044  (203,679
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   5,966,579   5,934,393 

Less – Accumulated depreciation

   (1,263,774  (1,352,840

Less – Allowance for credit losses

   (18,889  (15,013
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   4,683,916   4,566,540 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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 10 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 notes 21 and 2728 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

include general economic conditions, prevailing interest rates and Toyota’s financial strength. Funding costs increased during fiscal 20172018 and fiscal 2018,2019, mainly as a result of higher interest rates.

Toyota launched its credit card business in Japan in April 2001. As of March 31, 2017, Toyota had 14.9 million cardholders, an increase of 0.6 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2018, Toyota had 15.3 million cardholders, an increase of 0.4 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2017. Credit card receivables asAs of March 31, 2017 increased by ¥26.0 billion from2019, Toyota had 15.8 million cardholders, an increase of 0.5 million cardholders compared with March 31, 2016 to ¥409.6 billion, and that2018. Credit card receivables as of March 31, 2018 increased by ¥23.1 billion from March 31, 2017 to ¥432.7 billion, and that as of March 31, 2019 increased by ¥42.9 billion from March 31, 2018 to ¥475.6 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 and GAZOO) and other businesses.

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. Toyota is exposed to fluctuations in the value of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar and the euro as well as the Australian dollar, the Russian ruble, 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’snon-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 20162017 and 2017,2018, Toyota produced 76.5%75.9% and 75.9%72.8%, respectively, of itsnon-domestic sales outside Japan. In North America, 75.9%71.1% and 71.1%68.9% of vehicles sold in calendar 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively, were produced

locally. In Europe, 75.2%81.5% and 81.5%78.3% of vehicles sold in calendar 20162017 and 2017,2018, 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 21 and 2728 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

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 2017,2018 and 2019, the Japanese yen was on average stronger against the U.S. dollar in comparison to the previous fiscal year, but in fiscal 2018, was on average weaker against the U.S. dollar in comparison to the previous fiscal year. At the end of each of fiscal 2017 and 2018, therespectively. The Japanese yen was at the end of fiscal 2018 stronger against the U.S. dollar in comparison to the end of fiscal 2016 and 2017, respectively.but was at the end of fiscal 2019 weaker against the U.S. dollar in comparison to the end of fiscal 2018. In fiscal 2017,2018, the Japanese yen was on average strongerweaker against the euro in comparison to the previous fiscal year, but in fiscal 2018,2019, was on average weakerstronger against the euro in comparison to the previous fiscal year. The Japanese yen was at the end of fiscal 2017 stronger against the euro in comparison to the end of fiscal 2016, but was at the end of fiscal 2018 weaker against the euro in comparison to the end of fiscal 2017.2017, but was at the end of fiscal 2019 stronger against the euro in comparison to the end of fiscal 2018. See further discussion in “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk — Market Risk Disclosures — Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk”.

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 and assesses financial andnon-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. Toyota does not manage any subset of its automotive operations, such as domestic or overseas operations or parts, as separate management units.

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   Yen in millions 
  Year ended March 31,   Year ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018   2017   2018   2019 

Japan

   8,588,437    8,798,903    9,273,672    8,798,903    9,273,672    9,520,148 

North America

   10,822,772    10,033,419    10,347,266    10,033,419    10,347,266    10,585,934 

Europe

   2,507,292    2,517,601    2,940,243    2,517,601    2,940,243    3,055,654 

Asia

   4,475,623    4,279,617    4,497,374    4,279,617    4,497,374    4,832,392 

Other*

   2,008,994    1,967,653    2,320,955    1,967,653    2,320,955    2,231,553 

 

*

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

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2019 Compared with Fiscal 2018

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018  2019  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Japan

   16,024,844   16,625,361   600,517   3.7

North America

   10,574,410   10,817,247   242,837   2.3 

Europe

   3,185,224   3,238,851   53,627   1.7 

Asia

   5,148,139   5,513,031   364,892   7.1 

Other*

   2,453,299   2,333,443   (119,856  (4.9

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

   (8,006,406  (8,302,252  (295,846  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   29,379,510   30,225,681   846,171   2.9 

Operating income (loss):

     

Japan

   1,659,918   1,691,675   31,757   1.9 

North America

   138,899   114,515   (24,384  (17.6

Europe

   75,026   124,868   49,842   66.4 

Asia

   433,199   457,489   24,290   5.6 

Other*

   112,663   91,110   (21,553  (19.1

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

   (19,843  (12,112  7,731   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   2,399,862   2,467,545   67,683   2.8 

Operating margin

   8.2  8.2  (0.0)%  

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   2,620,429   2,285,465   (334,964  (12.8

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

   8.9  7.6  (1.3)%  

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   470,083   360,066   (110,017  (23.4

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   2,493,983   1,882,873   (611,110  (24.5

Net margin attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   8.5  6.2  (2.3)%  

*

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

Net Revenues

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2019 of ¥30,225.6 billion, an increase of ¥846.1 billion, or 2.9%, compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the ¥860.0 billion impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, partially offset by the ¥510.0 billion unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates.

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

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Vehicles

   22,631,201    23,066,190    434,989   1.9

Parts and components for overseas production

   498,802    625,483    126,681   25.4 

Parts and components for after service

   2,044,104    2,093,437    49,333   2.4 

Other

   1,173,122    1,249,382    76,260   6.5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Automotive

   26,347,229    27,034,492    687,263   2.6 

All Other

   1,073,047    1,070,846    (2,201  (0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total sales of products

   27,420,276    28,105,338    685,062   2.5 

Financial Services

   1,959,234    2,120,343    161,109   8.2 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   29,379,510    30,225,681    846,171   2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from sales of products, consisting of net revenues from automotive operations and all other operations, which increased by 2.5% during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥28,105.3 billion, and net revenues from financial services operations which increased by 8.2% during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥2,120.3 billion. The increase in net revenues from sales of products is mainly due to the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix.

The following table shows the number of financing contracts by geographic region at the end of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively.

   Number of financing contracts in thousands 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Japan

   2,103    2,249    146   6.9

North America

   5,465    5,404    (61  (1.1

Europe

   1,112    1,220    108   9.7 

Asia

   1,672    1,803    131   7.8 

Other*

   846    890    44   5.2 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   11,198    11,566    368   3.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

*

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

Geographically, net revenues (before the elimination of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2019 increased by 3.7% in Japan, 2.3% in North America, 1.7% in Europe, and 7.1% in Asia, while they decreased by 4.9% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. Excluding the impact of changes in exchange rates of ¥510.0 billion, net revenues in fiscal 2019 would have increased by 3.0% in Japan, 2.5% in North America, 4.5% in Europe, 8.0% in Asia, and 12.1% in Other 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,  2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018  2019  Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales*

   4,137    4,173    36    0.9%  

 

*  including number of exported vehicle unit sales

     
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018  2019  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Sales of products

   15,893,465    16,485,093    591,628   3.7%  

Financial services

   131,379   140,268   8,889    6.8  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   16,024,844   16,625,361   600,517    3.7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Toyota’s domestic and exported vehicle unit sales increased by 36 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year and net revenues in Japan increased. For fiscal 2018 and 2019, exported vehicle unit sales were 1,882 thousand units and 1,947 thousand units, respectively.

North America

                                                                        
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,  2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018  2019  Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   2,806    2,745    (61  (2.2)% 
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018  2019  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Sales of products

   9,173,277    9,295,132    121,855   1.3%  

Financial services

   1,401,133   1,522,115   120,982    8.6  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   10,574,410   10,817,247   242,837    2.3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in North America increased due primarily to the impact of changes in vehicle sales mix despite vehicle unit sales decreasing by 61 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year.

Europe

                                                                        
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   968    994    26   2.7
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

    

Sales of products

   3,074,396    3,107,687    33,291    1.1%  

Financial services

   110,828    131,164    20,336   18.3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   3,185,224    3,238,851      53,627   1.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Despite the unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates, net revenues in Europe increased due primarily to the 26 thousand vehicles increase in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to strong sales ofC-HR and other hybrid vehicles.

Asia

                                                                        
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,543    1,684    141    9.2%  
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

       

Sales of products

   4,996,339    5,348,385    352,046   7.0

Financial services

   151,800    164,646    12,846   8.5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   5,148,139    5,513,031    364,892     7.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Despite the unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates, net revenues in Asia increased due primarily to the 141 thousand vehicles increase in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to strong sales in Thailand and China.

Other

                                                                        
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,392    1,327    (65  (4.6)% 
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

       

Sales of products

   2,270,150    2,148,134    (122,016  (5.4)% 

Financial services

   183,149    185,309    2,160   1.2 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   2,453,299    2,333,443    (119,856  (4.9)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in Other decreased due primarily to the 65 thousand vehicles decrease in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in vehicle unit sales was due mainly to decreased sales in the Middle East.

Operating Costs and Expenses

                                                                        
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018   2019   Amount  Percentage 

Operating costs and expenses

       

Cost of products sold

   22,600,474    23,389,495    789,021   3.5

Cost of financing operations

   1,288,679    1,392,290    103,611   8.0 

Selling, general and administrative

   3,090,495    2,976,351    (114,144  (3.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   26,979,648    27,758,136    778,488   2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating costs and expenses:

Effect of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix

750,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(460,000

Effect of increase of cost of financing operations

118,500

Effect of cost reduction efforts

(80,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

165,000

Other

284,988

Total

778,488

Operating costs and expenses increased by ¥778.4 billion, or 2.9%, to ¥27,758.1 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase resulted from the ¥750.0 billion impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, the ¥165.0 billion increase in expenses, the ¥118.5billion increase in cost of financing operations (excluding the effect of changes in exchange rates), and the ¥284.9 billion increase in other, partially offset by the ¥460.0 billion favorable impact of changes in exchange rates, and the ¥80.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts.

The increase in expenses was due mainly to the ¥45.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥20.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥190.0 billion increase in other various costs, partially offset by the ¥75.0 billion decrease in product quality related expenses.

The decrease in product quality related expenses was due mainly to a decrease in provisions for recalls and other safety measures resulting from a decrease in actual payments during fiscal 2019. See note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Cost Reduction Efforts

During fiscal 2019, continued cost reduction efforts together with suppliers contributed to a reduction of operating costs and expenses by ¥80.0 billion. This was due to ¥25.0 billion in cost reduction efforts concerning design related costs due mainly to ongoing value engineering activities, and ¥55.0 billion in cost reduction efforts at plants and logistics departments.

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. The amount of the effect of cost reduction efforts includes the impact of fluctuation in the price of steel, precious metals,non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other production materials and parts.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold increased by ¥789.0 billion, or 3.5%, to ¥23,389.4 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, as well as the increase in labor costs and depreciation expenses, partially offset by the favorable impact of changes in exchange rates, the impact of cost reduction efforts and the decrease in product quality related expenses.

Cost of Financing Operations

Cost of financing operations increased by ¥103.6 billion, or 8.0%, to ¥1,392.2 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase was mainly due to the increased funding costs as a result of higher interest rates.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥114.1 billion, or 3.7%, to ¥2,976.3 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease mainly reflected the favorable impact of changes in exchange rates.

Operating Income

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of marketing efforts

275,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

80,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(50,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

(165,000

Other

(72,317

Total

67,683

Toyota’s operating income increased by ¥67.6 billion, or 2.8%, to ¥2,467.5 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due to the ¥275.0 billion impact of marketing efforts, and the ¥80.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, partially offset by the ¥165.0 billion increase in expenses, and the ¥50.0 billion unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates.

Marketing efforts and marketing activities include changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, sales expenses and other. “Other” includes valuation gains and losses from interest rate swaps etc.

The unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates was due mainly to the ¥95.0 billion impact of overseas transactions such as imports and exports denominated in foreign currencies, the ¥60.0 billion translational impact concerning provisions at the end of the fiscal year, and the ¥25.0 billion translational impact concerning operating income of overseas subsidiaries. This was partially offset by the ¥136.2 billion impact of the change of exchange rate used to translate foreign currency-denominated transactions as well as foreign currency-denominated monetary receivables and payables to the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate from fiscal 2019.

During fiscal 2019, operating income (before elimination of intersegment profits) compared with the prior fiscal year increased by ¥49.8 billion, or 66.4%, in Europe, ¥31.7 billion, or 1.9%, in Japan, and ¥24.2 billion, or 5.6%, in Asia, and decreased by ¥24.3 billion, or 17.6%, in North America, and ¥21.5 billion, or 19.1%, in Other.

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

Japan

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of marketing efforts

70,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

90,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

5,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

(120,000

Other

(13,243

Total

31,757

North America

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of marketing efforts

 115,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

5,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(20,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

(85,000

Other

(39,384

Total

(24,384

Europe

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of marketing efforts

20,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

5,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(15,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

35,000

Other

4,842

Total

49,842

Asia

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of marketing efforts

80,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

(20,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

(40,000

Other

4,290

Total

24,290

Other

Yen in millions
2019 v. 2018 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of marketing activities

(10,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(20,000

Increase or decrease in expenses and expense reduction efforts

35,000

Other

(26,553

Total

(21,553

Other Income and Expenses

Interest and dividend income increased by ¥45.9 billion, or 25.6%, to ¥225.4 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Interest expense increased by ¥0.4 billion, or 1.8%, to ¥28.0 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Foreign exchange gain, net decreased by ¥10.2 billion, or 45.3%, to ¥12.4 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. Foreign exchange gains and losses include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities recognized through transactions in foreign currencies translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value at the date the transaction settled during the fiscal year, including those settled using forward foreign currency exchange contracts, or the value translated by appropriateyear-end exchange rates. The ¥10.2 billion decrease in the foreign exchange gains, net was due mainly to the

change of exchange rate used to translate foreign currency-denominated transactions as well as foreign currency-denominated monetary receivables and payables to the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate from fiscal 2019. This decrease was partially offset by gains recorded in fiscal 2019 resulting from the Japanese yen being weaker against foreign currencies at the dates of settlement of the foreign currency trade accounts receivable than at the dates of the transactions.

Toyota adopted new guidance for financial instruments from fiscal 2019. Equity securities are measured at fair value and any changes in fair value are recognized in net income. According to this adoption, a ¥341.0 billion loss was recorded as unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities.

Other income (loss), net decreased by ¥96.7 billion, to ¥50.8 billion in losses during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes increased by ¥155.5 billion, or 30.8%, to ¥659.9 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due mainly to revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 of the United States. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2019 was 28.9%.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests increased by ¥10.5 billion, or 11.5%, to ¥102.7 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due mainly to an increase during fiscal 2019 in net income attributable to the shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2019 decreased by ¥110.0 billion, or 23.4%, to ¥360.0 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due mainly to the losses of unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities due to the adoption of the new guidance for financial instruments and a decrease during fiscal 2019 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 decreased by ¥611.1 billion, or 24.5%, to ¥1,882.8 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Net income attributable to common shareholders during fiscal 2019 is ¥1,868.0 billion, which is derived by deducting dividends and accretion to Model AA Class Shares of ¥14.7 billion from net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation.

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Other comprehensive income and loss decreased by ¥1,147.1 billion to losses of ¥1,352.3 billion for fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted from recognition of a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of ¥1,309.7 billion as of April 1, 2018 for unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities due mainly to the adoption of the new guidance for financial instruments, and from pension liability adjustment losses in fiscal 2019 of ¥51.0 billion compared with gains of ¥21.7 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to changes in fair value of plan assets.

Segment Information

The following is a discussion of the 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,  2019 v. 2018 Change 
   2018  2019  Amount  Percentage 

Automotive:

     

Net revenues

   26,397,940   27,079,077   681,137   2.6

Operating income

   2,011,135   2,038,884   27,749   1.4 

Financial Services:

     

Net revenues

   2,017,008   2,153,547   136,539   6.8 

Operating income

   285,546   322,821   37,275   13.1 

All Other:

     

Net revenues

   1,646,118   1,676,377   30,259   1.8 

Operating income

   100,812   105,538   4,726   4.7 

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount:

     

Net revenues

   (681,556  (683,320  (1,764  —   

Operating income

   2,369   302   (2,067  —   

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 2019 by ¥681.1 billion, or 2.6%, to ¥27,079.0 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase mainly reflects the ¥860.0 billion favorable impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, partially offset by the ¥480.0 billion unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates.

Operating income from the automotive operations increased by ¥27.7 billion, or 1.4%, to ¥2,038.8 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase in operating income was due mainly to the ¥205.0 billion impact of marketing efforts, and ¥80.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, partially offset by the ¥165.0 billion increase in expenses, and the ¥50.0 billion unfavorable impact of changes in exchange rates.

The impact of marketing efforts was due mainly to improvement of the vehicle sales mix in North America, Europe and Asia. The increase in expenses was due mainly to the ¥45.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥20.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥190.0 billion increase in other various costs, partially offset by the ¥75.0 billion decrease in product quality related expenses.

Financial Services Operations Segment

Net revenues for the financial services operations increased during fiscal 2019 by ¥136.5 billion, or 6.8%, to ¥2,153.5 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the ¥58.4 billion increase in rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases in sales finance subsidiaries in North America.

Operating income from financial services operations increased by ¥37.2 billion, or 13.1%, to ¥322.8 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due primarily to the decrease in expenses related to residual value losses and the increase in financing volume, in sales finance subsidiaries.

All Other Operations Segment

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥30.2 billion, or 1.8%, to ¥1,676.3 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Operating income from Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥4.7 billion, or 4.7%, to ¥105.5 billion during fiscal 2019 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2018 Compared with Fiscal 2017

 

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Japan

   14,830,868   16,024,844   1,193,976   8.1

North America

   10,239,091   10,574,410   335,319   3.3 

Europe

   2,681,039   3,185,224   504,185   18.8 

Asia

   4,819,821   5,148,139   328,318   6.8 

Other*

   2,161,074   2,453,299   292,225   13.5 

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

   (7,134,700  (8,006,406  (871,706  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   27,597,193   29,379,510   1,782,317   6.5 

Operating income (loss):

     

Japan

   1,202,245   1,659,918   457,673   38.1 

North America

   311,194   138,899   (172,295  (55.4

Europe

   (12,244  75,026   87,270   —   

Asia

   435,179   433,199   (1,980  (0.5

Other*

   58,694   112,663   53,969   91.9 

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

   (696  (19,843  (19,147  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   1,994,372   2,399,862   405,490   20.3 

Operating margin

   7.2  8.2  1.0 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   2,193,825   2,620,429   426,604   19.4 

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

   7.9  8.9  1.0 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   362,060   470,083   108,023   29.8 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   1,831,109   2,493,983   662,874   36.2 

Net margin attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   6.6  8.5  1.9 

 

*

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

Net Revenues

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2018 of ¥29,379.5 billion, an increase of ¥1,782.3 billion, or 6.5%, compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the ¥770.0 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the ¥670.0 billion impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix.

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

 

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount   Percentage 

Vehicles

   21,540,563    22,631,201    1,090,638    5.1

Parts and components for overseas production

   468,214    498,802    30,588    6.5 

Parts and components for after service

   1,955,781    2,044,104    88,323    4.5 

Other

   1,067,671    1,173,122    105,451    9.9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Automotive

   25,032,229    26,347,229    1,315,000    5.3 

All Other

   781,267    1,073,047    291,780    37.3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales of products

   25,813,496    27,420,276    1,606,780    6.2 

Financial Services

   1,783,697    1,959,234    175,537    9.8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   27,597,193    29,379,510    1,782,317    6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from sales of products, consisting of net revenues from automotive operations and all other operations, which increased by 6.2% during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥27,420.2 billion, and net revenues from financial services operations which increased by 9.8% during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,959.2 billion. The increase in net revenues from sales of products is mainly due to the favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix.

The following table shows the number of financing contracts by geographic region at the end of fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

   Number of financing contracts in thousands 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount   Percentage 

Japan

   1,977    2,103    126    6.4

North America

   5,394    5,465    71    1.3 

Europe

   1,019    1,112    93    9.1 

Asia

   1,575    1,672    97    6.2 

Other*

   786    846    60    7.6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   10,751    11,198    447    4.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

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

Geographically, net revenues (before the elimination of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2018 increased by 8.1% in Japan, 3.3% in North America, 18.8% in Europe, 6.8% in Asia, and 13.5% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. Excluding the impact of changes in the Japanese yen values used for translation purposes of ¥770.0 billion, net revenues in fiscal 2018 would have increased by 8.1% in Japan, 0.7% in North America, 8.0% in Europe, 2.5% in Asia, and 10.4% in Other 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,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales*

   4,000       4,137       137        3.4

 

*  including number of exported vehicle unit sales

     
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Sales of products

   14,705,518   15,893,465   1,187,947   8.1

Financial services

   125,350   131,379   6,029   4.8 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   14,830,868   16,024,844   1,193,976   8.1
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales*

           4,000            4,137           137    3.4%  

*

including number of exported vehicle unit sales

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount   Percentage 

Net revenues:

        

Sales of products

   14,705,518    15,893,465    1,187,947    8.1

Financial services

   125,350    131,379    6,029    4.8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   14,830,868    16,024,844    1,193,976    8.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Toyota’s domestic and exported vehicle unit sales increased by 137 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year and net revenues in Japan increased. For fiscal 2017 and 2018, exported vehicle unit sales were 1,726 thousand units and 1,882 thousand units, respectively.

North America

 

   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   2,837    2,806    (31  (1.1)% 
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

       

Sales of products

   8,951,333    9,173,277    221,944   2.5

Financial services

   1,287,758    1,401,133    113,375   8.8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   10,239,091    10,574,410    335,319   3.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in North America increased due primarily to the favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates despite vehicle unit sales decreasing by 31 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year.

Europe

 

   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount   Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   925   968   43    4.7
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount   Percentage 

Net revenues:

      

Sales of products

   2,588,968   3,074,396   485,428    18.7

Financial services

   92,071   110,828   18,757    20.4 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   2,681,039   3,185,224   504,185    18.8
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues in Europe increased due primarily to the favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the 43 thousand vehicle increase in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to strong sales ofC-HR and hybrid vehicles.

Asia

 

   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,588   1,543   (45  (2.8)% 
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Sales of products

   4,689,774   4,996,339   306,565   6.5

Financial services

   130,047   151,800   21,753   16.7 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   4,819,821   5,148,139   328,318   6.8
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in Asia increased due primarily to the favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates despite vehicle unit sales decreasing by 45 thousand compared with the prior fiscal year.

Other

 

   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount   Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,347    1,392    45    3.3
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount   Percentage 

Net revenues:

        

Sales of products

 �� 1,996,087    2,270,150    274,063    13.7

Financial services

   164,987    183,149    18,162    11.0 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     2,161,074      2,453,299       292,225    13.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues in Other increased due primarily to the 45 thousand vehicle increase in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase in vehicle unit sales was due mainly to strong sales of Hilux and Etios in Central and South America.

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017   2018   Amount   Percentage 

Operating costs and expenses

        

Cost of products sold

   21,543,035    22,600,474    1,057,439    4.9

Cost of financing operations

   1,191,301    1,288,679    97,378    8.2 

Selling, general and administrative

   2,868,485    3,090,495    222,010    7.7 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   25,602,821    26,979,648    1,376,827      5.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating costs and expenses:

  

Effect of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix

   600,000 

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

   505,000 

Effect of increase of cost of financing operations

   61,300 

Effect of cost reduction efforts

   (165,000

Effect of decrease of miscellaneous costs and others

   (60,000

Other

   435,527 
  

 

 

 

Total

   1,376,827 
  

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses increased by ¥1,376.8 billion, or 5.4%, to ¥26,979.6 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase resulted from the ¥600.0 billion impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, the ¥505.0 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the ¥61.3 billion increase in cost of financing operations (excluding the effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates), and the ¥435.5 billion increase in other, partially offset by the ¥165.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, and the ¥60.0 billion decrease of miscellaneous costs and others.

The decrease in miscellaneous costs and others was due mainly to the ¥300.0 billion decrease in product quality related expenses, partially offset by the ¥75.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥50.0 billion increase in

depreciation expenses and the ¥90.0 billion increase in other various costs. “Other” includes the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest.

The decrease in product quality related expenses was due mainly to a decrease in provisions for recalls and other safety measures resulting from a decrease in actual payments during fiscal 2018. See note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Cost Reduction Efforts

During fiscal 2018, continued cost reduction efforts together with suppliers contributed to a reduction of operating costs and expenses by ¥165.0 billion. This was due to ¥120.0 billion in cost reduction efforts concerning design related costs due mainly to ongoing value engineering activities, and ¥45.0 billion in cost reduction efforts at plants and logistics departments.

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. The amount of the effect of cost reduction efforts includes the impact of fluctuation in the price of steel, precious metals,non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other production materials and parts.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold increased by ¥1,057.4 billion, or 4.9%, to ¥22,600.4 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, as well as the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest, and the increase in depreciation expenses and labor costs, partially offset by the decrease in product quality related expenses and the impact of cost reduction efforts.

Cost of Financing Operations

Cost of financing operations increased by ¥97.3 billion, or 8.2%, to ¥1,288.6 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥222.0 billion, or 7.7%, to ¥3,090.4 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase mainly reflected the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, and the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest.

Operating Income

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of changes in exchange rates

   265,000 

Effect of cost reduction efforts

   165,000 

Effect of decrease of miscellaneous costs and others

   60,000 

Effect of marketing activities

   (100,000

Other

   15,490 
  

 

 

 

Total

   405,490 
  

 

 

 

Toyota’s operating income increased by ¥405.4 billion, or 20.3%, to ¥2,399.8 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due mainly to the ¥265.0 billion favorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the ¥165.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, and the ¥60.0 billion decrease in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥100.0 billion impact of marketing activities. The decrease in miscellaneous costs and others was due to the ¥300.0 billion decrease in product quality related expenses, partially offset by the ¥75.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥50.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥90.0 billion increase in other various costs.

Marketing efforts and marketing activities include changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, sales expenses and other. “Other” includes valuation gains and losses from interest rate swaps etc.

From fiscal 2017, the effect of changes in exchange rates includes translational impacts concerning operating income of overseas subsidiaries and concerning provisions in foreign currencies at the end of the fiscal year. During fiscal 2018, the positive effect of changes in exchange rates includes ¥25.0 billion in translational impacts concerning operating income of overseas subsidiaries (North America ¥5.0 billion and Asia ¥20.0 billion) and ¥25.0 billion in translational impacts concerning provisions in foreign currencies at the end of the fiscal year.

During fiscal 2018, operating income (before elimination of intersegment profits) compared with the prior fiscal year increased by ¥457.6 billion, or 38.1%, in Japan, ¥87.2 billion in Europe, ¥53.9 billion, or 91.9%, in Other, and decreased by ¥172.2 billion, or 55.4%, in North America, and ¥1.9 billion, or 0.5%, in Asia.

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

Japan

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of changes in exchange rates

   260,000 

Effect of cost reduction efforts

   140,000 

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

   (35,000

Effect of marketing efforts

   85,000 

Other

   7,673 
  

 

 

 

Total

   457,673 
  

 

 

 

North America

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of changes in exchange rates

   20,000 

Effect of decrease of miscellaneous costs and others

   30,000 

Effect of marketing activities

   (245,000

Other

   22,705 
  

 

 

 

Total

   (172,295
  

 

 

 

Europe

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of changes in exchange rates

   (5,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

   20,000 

Effect of decrease of miscellaneous costs and others

   85,000 

Effect of marketing activities

   (5,000

Other

   (7,730
  

 

 

 

Total

   87,270 
  

 

 

 

Asia

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of changes in exchange rates

   (25,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

   15,000 

Effect of marketing efforts

   15,000 

Other

   (6,980
  

 

 

 

Total

   (1,980
  

 

 

 

Other

 

   Yen in millions 
   2018 v. 2017 Change 

Changes in operating income and loss:

  

Effect of changes in exchange rates

   15,000 

Effect of cost reduction efforts

   (10,000

Effect of marketing efforts

   50,000 

Other

   (1,031
  

 

 

 

Total

   53,969 
  

 

 

 

Other Income and Expenses

Interest and dividend income increased by ¥20.5 billion, or 12.9%, to ¥179.5 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Interest expense decreased by ¥1.7 billion, or 6.0%, to ¥27.5 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net decreased by ¥10.9 billion, or 32.5%, to ¥22.6 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. Foreign exchange gains and losses include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities recognized through transactions in foreign currencies translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value at the date the transaction settled during the fiscal year, including those settled using forward foreign currency exchange contracts, or the value translated by appropriateyear-end exchange rates. The ¥10.9 billion decrease in foreign exchange gain (loss), net was due mainly to the losses recorded in fiscal 2018 resulting from the Japanese yen being stronger against foreign currencies at the dates of settlement of the foreign currency trade accounts receivable than at the dates of the transactions.

Other income, net increased by ¥9.7 billion, or 26.9%, to ¥45.9 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes decreased by ¥124.4 billion, or 19.8%, to ¥504.4 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due mainly to revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 of the United States. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2018 was 19.2%.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased by ¥3.7 billion, or 3.9%, to ¥92.1 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due mainly to a decrease during fiscal 2018 in net income attributable to the shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2018 increased by ¥108.0 billion, or 29.8%, to ¥470.0 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due mainly to an increase during fiscal 2018 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 ¥662.8 billion, or 36.2%, to ¥2,493.9 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Net income attributable to common shareholders during fiscal 2018 is ¥2,481.6 billion, which is derived by deducting dividends and accretion to Model AA Class Shares of ¥12.2 billion from net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation.

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Other comprehensive income and loss decreased by ¥235.3 billion to losses of ¥205.2 billion for fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease resulted from unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustment losses of ¥118.9 billion in fiscal 2018 compared with losses of ¥52.4 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to appreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar, from unrealized holding losses on securities in fiscal 2018 of ¥96.5 billion compared with losses of ¥8.0 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to changes in prices of marketable securities in stock exchange markets, and from pension liability adjustment gains in fiscal 2018 of ¥21.7 billion compared with gains of ¥92.8 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to changes in fair value of plan assets.

Segment Information

The following is a discussion of the 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,  2018 v. 2017 Change 
   2017  2018  Amount  Percentage 

Automotive:

     

Net revenues

   25,081,847   26,397,940   1,316,093   5.2

Operating income

   1,692,973   2,011,135   318,162   18.8 

Financial Services:

     

Net revenues

   1,823,600   2,017,008   193,408   10.6 

Operating income

   222,428   285,546   63,118   28.4 

All Other:

     

Net revenues

   1,321,052   1,646,118   325,066   24.6 

Operating income

   81,327   100,812   19,485   24.0 

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount:

     

Net revenues

   (629,306  (681,556  (52,250  —   

Operating income

   (2,356  2,369   4,725   —   

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 2018 by ¥1,316.0 billion, or 5.2%, to ¥26,397.9 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase mainly reflects the ¥710.0 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the ¥670.0 billion favorable impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix.

Operating income from the automotive operations increased by ¥318.1 billion, or 18.8%, to ¥2,011.1 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase in operating income was due mainly to the ¥265.0 billion favorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, ¥165.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts, and the ¥60.0 billion decrease in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥150.0 billion impact of marketing activities.

The decrease in miscellaneous costs and others was due mainly to the ¥300.0 billion decrease in product quality related expenses, partially offset by the ¥75.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥50.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥90.0 billion increase in other various costs. The impact of marketing activities was due primarily to the increase in sales incentives in North America.

Financial Services Operations Segment

Net revenues for the financial services operations increased during fiscal 2018 by ¥193.4 billion, or 10.6%, to ¥2,017.0 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the ¥60.0 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Operating income from financial services operations increased by ¥63.1 billion, or 28.4%, to ¥285.5 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due primarily to the increase in financing volume and the decrease in expenses related to credit losses and residual value losses, in sales finance subsidiaries.

All Other Operations Segment

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥325.0 billion, or 24.6%, to ¥1,646.1 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Operating income from Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥19.4 billion, or 24.0%, to ¥100.8 billion during fiscal 2018 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2017 Compared with Fiscal 2016

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016  2017  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Japan

   14,759,488   14,830,868   71,380   0.5

North America

   11,051,970   10,239,091   (812,879  (7.4

Europe

   2,661,331   2,681,039   19,708   0.7 

Asia

   5,003,859   4,819,821   (184,038  (3.7

Other*

   2,210,214   2,161,074   (49,140  (2.2

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

   (7,283,744  (7,134,700  149,044   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   28,403,118   27,597,193   (805,925  (2.8

Operating income (loss):

     

Japan

   1,677,522   1,202,245   (475,277  (28.3

North America

   528,819   311,194   (217,625  (41.2

Europe

   72,416   (12,244  (84,660  —   

Asia

   449,189   435,179   (14,010  (3.1

Other*

   108,909   58,694   (50,215  (46.1

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

   17,116   (696  (17,812  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   2,853,971   1,994,372   (859,599  (30.1

Operating margin

   10.0  7.2  (2.8)%  

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   2,983,381   2,193,825   (789,556  (26.5

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

   10.5  7.9  (2.6)%  

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   329,099   362,060   32,961   10.0 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   2,312,694   1,831,109   (481,585  (20.8

Net margin attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   8.1  6.6  (1.5)%  

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

Net Revenues

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2017 of ¥27,597.1 billion, a decrease of ¥805.9 billion, or 2.8%, compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease mainly reflected the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of ¥2,380.0 billion, partially offset by the changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix of ¥1,250.0 billion. For fiscal 2017 automotive market, Europe and Japan progressed in a steady manner and the market in Europe increased by 8.1% in calendar 2016 compared with the prior calendar year and the market in Japan increased by 7.5% compared with the prior fiscal year. Under these automotive market conditions, Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales increased by 3.3% compared with the prior fiscal year to 8,971 thousand vehicles.

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

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Vehicles

   22,267,136    21,540,563    (726,573  (3.3)% 

Parts and components for overseas production

   493,499    468,214    (25,285  (5.1

Parts and components for after service

   2,042,623    1,955,781    (86,842  (4.3

Other

   1,120,555    1,067,671    (52,884  (4.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Automotive

   25,923,813    25,032,229    (891,584  (3.4

All Other

   625,298    781,267    155,969   24.9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total sales of products

   26,549,111    25,813,496    (735,615  (2.8

Financial Services

   1,854,007    1,783,697    (70,310  (3.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   28,403,118    27,597,193    (805,925  (2.8)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from sales of products, consisting of net revenues from automotive operations and all other operations, which decreased by 2.8% during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥25,813.4 billion, and net revenues from financial services operations which decreased by 3.8% during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,783.6 billion. The decrease in net revenues from sales of products is mainly due to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

The following table shows the number of financing contracts by geographic region at the end of fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively.

   Number of financing contracts in thousands 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount   Percentage 

Japan

   1,961    1,977    16    0.8

North America

   5,252    5,394    142    2.7 

Europe

   954    1,019    65    6.8 

Asia

   1,531    1,575    44    2.9 

Other*

   767    786    19    2.5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   10,465    10,751    286    2.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

Geographically, net revenues (before the elimination of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2017 increased by 0.5% in Japan and 0.7% in Europe, while they decreased by 7.4% in North America, 3.7% in Asia, and 2.2% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. Excluding the impact of changes in the Japanese yen values used for translation purposes of ¥2,380.0 billion, net revenues in fiscal 2017 would have increased by 0.5% in Japan, 3.1% in North America, 17.1% in Europe, 8.0% in Asia and 12.8% in Other 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,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales*

           3,818            4,000           182     4.8 % 

*including number of exported vehicle unit sales

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

       

Sales of products

   14,638,709    14,705,518    66,809   0.5 % 

Financial services

   120,779    125,350    4,571    3.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   14,759,488    14,830,868       71,380    0.5 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Toyota’s domestic and exported vehicle unit sales increased by 182 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year and net revenues in Japan increased. For fiscal 2016 and 2017, exported vehicle unit sales were 1,759 thousand units and 1,726 thousand units, respectively.

North America

   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   2,839    2,837    (2  (0.1)% 
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

       

Sales of products

   9,741,529    8,951,333    (790,196  (8.1)% 

Financial services

   1,310,441    1,287,758    (22,683  (1.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   11,051,970    10,239,091    (812,879  (7.4)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in North America decreased due primarily to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates despite vehicle unit sales being nearly equal to those of the prior fiscal year.

Europe

                                                            
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,  2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016  2017  Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   844   925   81   9.5
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016  2017  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Sales of products

   2,562,788   2,588,968   26,180   1.0

Financial services

   98,543   92,071   (6,472  (6.6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   2,661,331   2,681,039      19,708      0.7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Despite the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, net revenues in Europe increased due primarily to the 81 thousand vehicle increase in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to strong sales of new models such asC-HR and RAV4.

Asia

                                                            
   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,  2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016  2017  Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,345   1,588   243   18.1
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,  2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016  2017  Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

     

Sales of products

   4,850,563   4,689,774   (160,789  (3.3)% 

Financial services

   153,296   130,047   (23,249  (15.2
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   5,003,859   4,819,821   (184,038  (3.7)% 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in Asia decreased due primarily to the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates despite vehicle unit sales increasing by 243 thousand compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase in vehicle unit sales was due mainly to increased sales of new models such as Calya, Sienta and IMV in Indonesia and the Philippines.

Other

   Thousands of units 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

   1,594    1,347    (247  (15.5)% 
   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Net revenues:

       

Sales of products

   2,023,206    1,996,087    (27,119  (1.3)% 

Financial services

   187,008    164,987    (22,021  (11.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   2,210,214    2,161,074    (49,140  (2.2)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues in Other decreased due primarily to the 247 thousand vehicles decrease in vehicle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in vehicle unit sales was due mainly to decreased sales in the Middle East and Africa.

Operating Costs and Expenses

   Yen in millions 
   Year ended March 31,   2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016   2017   Amount  Percentage 

Operating costs and expenses

       

Cost of products sold

   21,456,086    21,543,035    86,949   0.4

Cost of financing operations

   1,149,379    1,191,301    41,922   3.6 

Selling, general and administrative

   2,943,682    2,868,485    (75,197  (2.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   25,549,147    25,602,821    53,674   0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating costs and expenses:

Effect of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix

1,060,000

Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates

(1,470,000

Effect of increase of cost of financing operations

174,000

Effect of cost reduction efforts

(440,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

729,674

Total

53,674

Operating costs and expenses increased by ¥53.6 billion, or 0.2%, to ¥25,602.8 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase resulted from the ¥1,060.0 billion impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, the ¥174.0 billion increase in cost of financing operations (excluding the effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates) and the ¥729.6 billion increase of miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥1,470.0 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, and the ¥440.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts.

The increase in miscellaneous costs and others was due mainly to the ¥310.0 billion increase in product quality related expenses, the ¥80.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥50.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥105.0 billion increase in other various costs.

The increase in product quality related expenses was due mainly to an increase in provisions for recalls and other safety measures resulting from an increase in actual payments during fiscal 2017. See note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

During fiscal 2017 and beyond, Toyota announced recalls and other safety measures including the following:

In June 2016, Toyota announced in Japan and other regions recalls on certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles in relation to the fuel suction plate assembled to the fuel tank. In June 2016, Toyota announced in Japan and other regions recalls on certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles in relation to the curtain shield air bags in the driver and passenger side roof rails. In May, June and October 2016 and in January and March 2017, Toyota announced in Japan and other regions recalls on certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles in relation to the driver/front passenger airbag inflators.

Cost Reduction Efforts

During fiscal 2017, continued cost reduction efforts together with suppliers contributed to a reduction of operating costs and expenses by ¥440.0 billion. This was due to ¥370.0 billion in cost reduction efforts concerning design related costs due mainly to ongoing value engineering activities, and ¥70.0 billion in cost reduction efforts at plants and logistics departments.

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. The amount of the effect of cost reduction efforts includes the impact of fluctuation in the price of steel, precious metals,non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other production materials and parts.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold increased by ¥86.9 billion, or 0.4%, to ¥21,543.0 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, as well as the increase in product quality related expenses, depreciation expenses and labor costs, partially offset by the favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and the impact of cost reduction efforts.

Cost of Financing Operations

Cost of financing operations increased by ¥41.9 billion, or 3.6%, to ¥1,191.3 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase resulted mainly from the increase in expenses related to residual value losses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥75.1 billion, or 2.6%, to ¥2,868.4 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease mainly reflected the favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, partially offset by the impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix.

Operating Income

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of cost reduction efforts

440,000

Effect of marketing efforts

210,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

(530,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(940,000

Other

(39,599

Total

(859,599

Toyota’s operating income decreased by ¥859.5 billion, or 30.1%, to ¥1,994.3 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due mainly to the ¥940.0 billion unfavorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the ¥530.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥440.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts and the ¥210.0 billion impact of marketing efforts. The increase in miscellaneous costs and others was due to the ¥310.0 billion increase in product quality related expenses, ¥80.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥50.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥105.0 billion increase in other various costs.

Marketing efforts and marketing activities include changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix, sales expenses and other. “Other” includes valuation gains and losses from interest rate swaps etc.

From fiscal 2017, the effect of changes in exchange rates includes translational impacts concerning operating income of overseas subsidiaries and concerning provisions in foreign currencies at the end of the fiscal year. During fiscal 2017, the negative effect of changes in exchange rates includes ¥130.0 billion in translational impacts concerning operating income of overseas subsidiaries (North America ¥40.0 billion, Europe ¥15.0 billion, Asia ¥50.0 billion and Other ¥25.0 billion) and ¥30.0 billion in translational impacts concerning provisions in foreign currencies at the end of the fiscal year.

During fiscal 2017, operating income (before elimination of intersegment profits) compared with the prior fiscal year decreased by ¥475.2 billion, or 28.3%, in Japan, ¥217.6 billion, or 41.2%, in North America, ¥84.6 billion in Europe, ¥14.0 billion, or 3.1%, in Asia, and ¥50.2 billion, or 46.1%, in Other.

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

Japan

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of cost reduction efforts

320,000

Effect of marketing efforts

85,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

(185,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(690,000

Other

(5,277

Total

(475,277

North America

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of cost reduction efforts

110,000

Effect of marketing activities

(125,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

(115,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(45,000

Other

(42,625

Total

(217,625

Europe

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of cost reduction efforts

25,000

Effect of marketing efforts

25,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

(100,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(40,000

Other

5,340

Total

(84,660

Asia

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of cost reduction efforts

25,000

Effect of marketing efforts

75,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

(20,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(115,000

Other

20,990

Total

(14,010

Other

Yen in millions
2017 v. 2016 Change

Changes in operating income and loss:

Effect of cost reduction efforts

(40,000

Effect of marketing efforts

150,000

Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others

(95,000

Effect of changes in exchange rates

(50,000

Other

(15,215

Total

(50,215

Other Income and Expenses

Interest and dividend income increased by ¥1.1 billion, or 0.7%, to ¥158.9 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Interest expense decreased by ¥6.0 billion, or 17.1%, to ¥29.3 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net increased by ¥39.1 billion to ¥33.6 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. Foreign exchange gains and losses include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities recognized through transactions in foreign currencies translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value at the date the transaction settled during the fiscal year, including those settled using forward foreign currency exchange contracts, or the value translated by appropriateyear-end exchange rates. The ¥39.1 billion increase in foreign exchange gain (loss), net was due mainly to the losses recorded in fiscal 2016 resulting from the Japanese yen being stronger against foreign currencies at the dates of settlement of the foreign currency trade accounts receivable than at the dates of the transactions.

Other income, net increased by ¥23.6 billion to ¥36.2 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes decreased by ¥249.3 billion, or 28.4%, to ¥628.9 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year due mainly to the decrease in income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2017 was 28.7%, which was lower than the statutory tax rate in Japan. This was due mainly to the increase in tax credits and the effect of foreign subsidiaries where statutory tax rates are lower than that of Japan.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased by ¥25.6 billion, or 21.1%, to ¥95.8 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This was due mainly to a decrease during fiscal 2017 in net income attributable to the shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2017 increased by ¥32.9 billion, or 10.0%, to ¥362.0 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase was due mainly to an increase during fiscal 2017 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 decreased by ¥481.5 billion, or 20.8%, to ¥1,831.1 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Net income attributable to common shareholders during fiscal 2017 is ¥1,821.3 billion, which is derived by deducting dividends and accretion to Model AA Class Shares of ¥9.7 billion from net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation.

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Other comprehensive income and loss increased by ¥896.9 billion to ¥30.1 billion for fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase resulted from unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustment losses of ¥52.4 billion in fiscal 2017 compared with losses of ¥362.9 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to

appreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar, from unrealized holding losses on securities in fiscal 2017 of ¥8.0 billion compared with losses of ¥302.6 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to an increase in prices of marketable securities in stock exchange markets in Japan, and from pension liability adjustment gains in fiscal 2017 of ¥92.8 billion compared with losses of ¥201.1 billion in the prior fiscal year due mainly to an increase in fair value of plan assets.

Segment Information

The following is a discussion of the 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,  2017 v. 2016 Change 
   2016  2017  Amount  Percentage 

Automotive:

     

Net revenues

   25,977,416   25,081,847   (895,569  (3.4)% 

Operating income

   2,448,998   1,692,973   (756,025  (30.9

Financial Services:

     

Net revenues

   1,896,224   1,823,600   (72,624  (3.8

Operating income

   339,226   222,428   (116,798  (34.4

All Other:

     

Net revenues

   1,177,387   1,321,052   143,665   12.2 

Operating income

   66,507   81,327   14,820   22.3 

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount:

     

Net revenues

   (647,909  (629,306  18,603   —   

Operating income

   (760  (2,356  (1,596  —   

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 2017 by ¥895.5 billion, or 3.4%, to ¥25,081.8 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease mainly reflects the ¥2,180.0 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates, partially offset by the ¥1,250.0 billion favorable impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix.

Operating income from the automotive operations decreased by ¥756.0 billion, or 30.9%, to ¥1,692.9 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease in operating income was due mainly to the ¥940.0 billion unfavorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the ¥530.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and others, partially offset by the ¥440.0 billion impact of cost reduction efforts and ¥210.0 billion impact of marketing efforts.

The increase in miscellaneous costs and others was due mainly to the ¥310.0 billion increase in product quality related expenses, ¥80.0 billion increase in labor costs, the ¥50.0 billion increase in depreciation expenses and the ¥105.0 billion increase in other various costs. The impact of marketing efforts was due primarily to the increase in Toyota’s vehicle unit sales by 290 thousand vehicles compared with the prior fiscal year. Vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to new models in Japan, Asia and Europe, despite the fall in demand resulting from the downturn in the economy and market in the Middle East caused by the low price of crude oil.

Financial Services Operations Segment

Net revenues for the financial services operations decreased during fiscal 2017 by ¥72.6 billion, or 3.8%, to ¥1,823.6 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was primarily due to the ¥190.0 billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Operating income from financial services operations decreased by ¥116.7 billion, or 34.4%, to ¥222.4 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due primarily to the increase in expenses related to credit losses and residual value losses, mainly in North America.

All Other Operations Segment

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥143.6 billion, or 12.2%, to ¥1,321.0 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Operating income from Toyota’s other operations segments increased by ¥14.8 billion, or 22.3%, to ¥81.3 billion during fiscal 2017 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Related Party Transactions

Toyota does not have any significant related party transactions other than transactions with affiliated companies in the ordinary course of business. See note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the United States

For a detail of recent accounting pronouncements to be adopted in future periods, see note 2 to the 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, as a component of cost of sales. Toyota generally measures such “liabilities for recalls and other safety

measures” at the time of vehicle sales comprehensively by aggregate sales of various models in a certain period by geographical regions. However, when circumstances warrant, Toyota measures “liabilities for a particular recall or other safety measure” using an individual model when they are probable and reasonably estimable. While there is no difference in the calculation method among geographical regions, Toyota believes it is reasonable to calculate the liabilities by geographical regions because of factors such as varying labor costs among geographical regions.

The portion of “liabilities for the costs of recalls and other safety measures” recorded in the balance sheet comprehensively is calculated by deducting the “accumulated amount of repair cost paid” from the “expected liability for the cost of recalls and other safety measures”. As such, this liability is evaluated every period based on new data and are adjusted as appropriate. Toyota calculates these liabilities for units sold in the current period and each of the past 10 fiscal years, and aggregates such liabilities in determining the final liability amount.

The “expected liability for the cost of recalls and other safety measures” are calculated by multiplying the “sales unit” by the “expected average repair cost per unit”. The “expected average repair cost per unit” is calculated based on dividing the “accumulated amount of repair cost paid per unit” by the “pattern of payment occurrences”. The “pattern of payment occurrence” represents a ratio that shows the measure of payment occurrence over 10 years based on actual payments with regard to units sold within 10 years.

Factors that may cause a difference between the amount accrued comprehensively at the time of vehicle sale and actual payment on individual recalls and other safety measures mainly include actual cost of recalls and safety measures during the period being significantly different from the accumulated amount of repair cost paid per unit (generally comprised of parts and labor) and the actual pattern of payment occurrence during the period being significantly different from the pattern of the payment occurrence in the past, which is considered as part of our estimation process for future recalls and other safety measures.

As described above, in estimating the comprehensive provision, the actual cost of individual recalls and other safety measures is included as a component of the calculation such as the accumulated amount of repair cost paid per unit. Thus, an individual recall announcement generally does not directly impact the financial statements when it occurs.

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. 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, 20182019
 

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

   4,7814,551 

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 estimatedend-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 actually returned at contract maturity as a percentage of the number of lease contracts originally scheduled to mature in the same period less lease contracts subject to early terminations. A higher rate of vehicle returns exposes Toyota to higher

potential losses incurred at lease termination. Severity of loss is the extent to which theend-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 may 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 andend-of-term market values mainly in the United States, 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 andend-of-term market values for returned units 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, 20182019
 

1 percent increase in vehicle return rate

   4,4623,441 

1 percent increase inend-of-term market values

   15,29913,652 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

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

Pension Costs and Obligations

Natures of estimates and assumptions

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

The two most critical assumptions impacting the calculation of pension costs and obligations are the discount rates and the expected rates of returns on plan assets. Toyota determines the discount rates mainly based

on the rates of high quality fixed income bonds or fixed income governmental bonds currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the defined benefit pension plans. Toyota determines the expected rates of return for pension assets after considering several applicable factors including, the composition of plan assets held, assumed risks of asset management, historical results of the returns on plan assets, Toyota’s principal policy for plan asset management, and forecasted market conditions. A weighted-average discount rate of 0.7% domestically and 4.0%3.9% overseas and a weighted-average expected rate of return on plan assets of 2.4%

domestically and 6.0%5.6% overseas were used in calculating Toyota’s consolidated pension costs for fiscal 2018.2019. Also, a weighted-average discount rate of 0.7%0.6% domestically and 3.9%3.8% overseas were used in calculating Toyota’s consolidated pension obligations for fiscal 2018.2019.

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   Yen in millions 
  Domestic Overseas   Domestic Overseas 
  Effect on pre-tax income
for the year ended
March 31, 2019
 Effect on obligations
for the year ended
March 31, 2018
 Effect on pre-tax income
for the year ended
March 31, 2019
 Effect on obligations
for the year ended
March 31, 2018
   Effect on pre-tax income
for the year ended
March 31, 2020
 Effect on obligations
for the year ended
March 31, 2019
 Effect on pre-tax income
for the year ended
March 31, 2020
 Effect on obligations
for the year ended
March 31, 2019
 

Discount rates

          

0.5% decrease

   (10,458 167,996  (7,172 129,227    (12,422 181,168  (13,627 151,578 

0.5% increase

   9,249  (147,854 6,368  (109,454   10,908  (158,791 14,645  (154,892

Expected rate of return on plan assets

          

0.5% decrease

   (8,064  (4,077    (8,002  (4,414 

0.5% increase

   8,064   4,077     8,002   4,414  

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. 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. 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. These estimates are based upon valuation methodologies deemed appropriate under the circumstances. However, the use of different assumptions may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

Marketable Securities and Other Securities Investments in Affiliated Companies

Toyota’s accounting policy isToyota evaluates debt securities designated asavailable-for-sale to recordbe measured at fair value. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a write-downsimilar investment of such investmentsthe same issuer.

Individual securities classified asavailable-for-sale are reduced to the fair value when a declinefor other-than-temporary declines in fair value below the carrying value is other-than-temporary.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 companyentity issuing such securities and Toyota’s ability and intent to retaincontinue its investment in the companyentity for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. Realized gains and losses, which are determined based on the average-cost method, are reflected in the consolidated statements of income when realized.

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are monitored for signs of impairment and assessed qualitatively to evaluate whether the investment is impaired. If the fair value of the investment is less than its carrying value, it shall be written down to its fair value.

These estimates are based on valuation methods that are considered appropriate in each case. The significant assumptions involved in the estimations include observable market information as well as the financial condition and future prospects and trends of the investee. Due to the uncertain nature of these assumptions or by using different assumptions and estimates, the fair value may be impacted materially.

Deferred Tax Assets

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 for deferred tax assets which are notmore-likely-than-not to be realized.

The accounting for deferred tax assets represents Toyota’s current best estimate based on all available evidence. Unanticipated events or changes could result inre-evaluating the realizability of deferred tax assets.

Change in Depreciation Method

Toyota uses the declining-balance method mainly for the parent company and Japanese subsidiaries, and the straight-line method for foreign subsidiary companies, regarding the depreciation method of property, plant and equipment, but plans to change the depreciation method of the parent company and Japanese subsidiaries to the straight-line method starting from the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. We believe that the straight-line method better reflects the future usage of property, plant and equipment. The impact of the change in depreciation method is recognized prospectively as a change in accounting estimate. The change in depreciation method is expected to cause a decrease in depreciation expense by approximately ¥150.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020.

Outlook

As for theThe future automotive market developed countries areis expected to remain steady whilerevert to a gradual expansion in the medium term, due in part to the wider use of cars mainly in emerging countries, are expected to expand gradually ondespite entering a phase of cyclical changes in the back of economic recovery and other factors.short term. Meanwhile, the automotive industry is facing the time of profound transformation that could happen only once inentering a hundred yearsonce-in-a-century transformational period in response to increasing serious environmental issues and other social challenges, as well as the rapid progress in technological innovation such as electrification, automated driving, connected vehicles and robotics which adopts the rapidly evolving technology of artificial intelligence, and diversification of lifestyles.car-sharing. Taking the foregoing external factors into account, Toyota expects that net revenues for fiscal 20192020 will decrease compared with fiscal 20182019 due mainly to an unfavorable impact of fluctuationschanges in foreign currency translationexchange rates. Toyota expects that operating income will decreaseincrease in fiscal 20192020 compared with fiscal 20182019 due mainly to the effect of marketing activities, partially offset by a favorablethe change in depreciation method and the impact of cost reduction efforts, and a decreasepartially offset by the unfavorable impact of changes in miscellaneous costs.exchange rates. Toyota expects that income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies and net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation will also decreaseincrease in fiscal 2020 compared with fiscal 2019.

For the purposes of this outlook discussion, Toyota is assuming an average exchange rate of ¥105¥110 to the U.S. dollar and ¥130¥125 to the euro. 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.

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

Historically, Toyota has funded its capital expenditures and research and development activities through cash generated by operations.

In fiscal 2019,2020, 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,to efficiently invest in maintenance and replacement of conventional manufacturing facilities and the introduction of new products.products, and will focus on investment in areas contributing to strengthening competitiveness and future growth for realization of a new mobility society. See “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Capital Expenditures and Divestitures” for information regarding Toyota’s material capital expenditures and divestitures for fiscal 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, and information concerning Toyota’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures currently in progress.

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

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by ¥456.5 billion to ¥3,766.5 billion for fiscal 2019, compared with ¥4,223.1 billion for fiscal 2018.

The decrease was primarily attributable to the ¥380.0 billion decrease in accrued income tax due mainly to increase in fixed payment amount and the ¥141.4 billion increase in notes and accounts receivable due to the impact of the increased sales.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by ¥795.7¥654.6 billion to ¥4,210.0¥4,223.1 billion for fiscal 2018, compared with ¥3,414.2¥3,568.4 billion for fiscal 2017.

The increase was primarily attributable to the ¥405.4 billion increase in operating income. Results of operations are recorded on an accrual basis and are therefore different from cash provided or used in operating activities. Other than the operating income increase, net cash provided by operating activities increased primarily due to the ¥359.7 billion increase in income taxes payable, resulting mainly from increased income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies.

Net cash provided by operatingused in investing activities decreased by ¥1,046.6¥962.8 billion to ¥3,414.2¥2,697.2 billion for fiscal 2017,2019, compared with ¥4,460.8¥3,660.0 billion for fiscal 2016.

2018. The decrease was primarily attributable to the ¥859.5¥1,212.5 billion decrease in operating income. Resultspurchase of operations are recorded on an accrual basismarketable securities and are therefore different from cash provided or used in operating activities. Other thansecurity investments, partially offset by the operating income decrease, net cash provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to the ¥239.6¥444.4 billion increase in accrued trade receivables, resulting mainly from increased revenue from sales of after-service partsinvestments and components.other assets.

Net cash used in investing activities increased by ¥690.1 billion to ¥3,660.0 billion for fiscal 2018, compared with ¥2,969.9 billion for fiscal 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to the ¥374.2 billion increase in investments and other assets and the ¥303.4 billion increase in finance receivables.

Net cash used in investingfinancing activities decreasedincreased by ¥212.6¥91.7 billion to ¥2,969.9¥540.8 billion for fiscal 2017,2019, compared with ¥3,182.5¥449.1 billion for fiscal 2016.2018. The decreaseincrease was primarily attributable to the ¥1,634.6¥ 183.4 billion decreaseimpact of repayments of short-term debt having exceeded borrowings of short-term debt and ¥101.8 billion increase in investmentsrepurchase and other assets and the ¥459.1 billion decrease in purchasescancellation of equipment leased to others,treasury stock, partially offset by a ¥1,833.8the ¥206.9 billion increase in purchases of marketable securities and security investments.funding by long-term debt.

Net cash used in financing activities increased by ¥73.9 billion to ¥449.1 billion for fiscal 2018, compared with ¥375.1 billion for fiscal 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to the ¥606.7 billion increase in payments of long-term debt, partially offset by the ¥256.1 billion decrease in repurchase and reissuance of treasury stock, and the ¥190.4 billion increase in financing of long-term debt.

Net cash used in financing activities decreased by ¥48.4 billion to ¥375.1 billion for fiscal 2017, compared with ¥423.5 billion for fiscal 2016. The decrease was primarily attributable to the ¥330.6 billion decrease in payments of long-term debt and a ¥283.9 billion increase in short-term borrowings, partially offset by the ¥474.9 billion in proceeds from the issuance of Model AA Class Shares, being recorded in the prior fiscal year.

Total capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases, were ¥1,291.1¥1,452.7 billion during fiscal 2018,2019, an increase of 5.5%12.5% from the ¥1,223.8¥1,291.1 billion in total capital expenditures during the prior fiscal year. This increase was due primarily to an increase in investments for model changes in Japan.Europe.

Total capital expenditures for vehicles and equipment on operating leases were ¥2,307.5¥2,286.1 billion during fiscal 2018, a decrease of 0.4%2019, remaining largely unchanged from the ¥2,317.5¥2,307.5 billion in total capital expenditures during the prior fiscal year. This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in investments in the financial services operations.

Toyota expects investments in property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases, to be approximately ¥1,370.0¥1,450.0 billion during fiscal 2019.2020.

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents were ¥3,052.2¥3,706.5 billion as of March 31, 2018.2019. Most of Toyota’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents are held in Japanese yen or in U.S. dollars. In addition, time deposits were ¥901.2¥1,126.3 billion and marketable securities were ¥1,768.3¥1,127.1 billion as of March 31, 2018.2019.

Liquid assets, which Toyota defines as cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, marketable debt securities and its investment in monetary trust funds, increaseddecreased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥53.8¥438.3 billion, or 0.5%4.1%, to ¥10,803.4¥10,365.0 billion.

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥103.6¥153.1 billion, or 4.9%6.9%, to ¥2,219.5¥2,372.7 billion. This increase was due mainly to increased revenue from sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.sales.

Inventories increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥151.1¥116.6 billion, or 6.3%4.6%, to ¥2,539.7¥2,656.3 billion. This increase was due mainly to the increase in vehicle inventories at foreign subsidiaries.

Total finance receivables, net increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥621.0¥1,098.9 billion, or 4.1%6.9%, to ¥15,829.9¥16,928.8 billion. This increase was due mainly to the increase in the lending balance in the financial services operations. As of March 31, 2018,2019, finance receivables were geographically distributed as follows: in North America 55.7%55.2%, in Asia 12.3%13.0%, in Europe 12.1%12.3%, in Japan 8.2% and in Other 11.7%11.3%.

Marketable securities and other securities investments, including those included in current assets, increaseddecreased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥266.1¥1,160.5 billion, or 2.8%, reflecting the purchases11.9%. This decrease was due mainly to redemption of marketable securities and other securities investments.investments and decrease in fair value of such securities.

Property, plant and equipment increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥70.5¥417.8 billion, or 0.7%4.1%, primarily reflecting the increase in the capital expenditures.

Accounts and notes payable increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥20.2¥59.3 billion, or 0.8%2.3%. This increase was due mainly to the impact of fluctuation in the price of materials and parts.

Accrued expenses increased during fiscal 2019 by ¥118.1 billion, or 3.8%. This increase was due mainly to an increase in accrued expenses resulting from quality related expenses.

Income taxes payable decreased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥33.5¥141.3 billion, or 1.1%30.6%. This decrease was due mainly to the fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates.

Income taxes payable increased during fiscal 2018 by ¥238.7 billion, or 106.8%. This increase was due mainly to the increase in income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies.the fixed payment amount.

Toyota’s total borrowings increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥191.8¥802.6 billion, or 1.0%4.1%. Toyota’s short-term borrowings consist of loans with a weighted-average interest rate of 2.14%2.11% and commercial paper with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.65%2.28%. Short-term borrowings increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥201.2¥190.0 billion, or 4.1%3.7%, to ¥5,154.9¥5,344.9 billion. Toyota’s long-term debt consists of unsecured and secured loans, medium-term notes, unsecured and secured notes etc. with weighted-average interest rates ranging from 0.94%1.84% to 7.90%7.78%, and maturity dates ranging from 20182019 to 2046.2048. The current portion of long-term debt decreasedincreased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥104.1

¥67.9 billion, or 2.4%1.6%, to ¥4,186.2¥4,254.2 billion and thenon-current portion increased by ¥94.7¥544.5 billion, or 1.0%5.4%, to ¥10,006.3¥10,550.9 billion. The increase in total borrowings resulted mainly from the increasing demand for financing associated with the increase in the lending balance. As of March 31, 2018,2019, approximately 48% of long-term debt was denominated in U.S. dollars, 11% in Euros, 11% in Japanese yen, 10% in Euros, 9% in Australian dollars, 6%5% in Canadian dollars, and 16% 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, 2018,2019, Toyota’s total interest bearing debt was 103.3%104.1% of Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity, compared with 109.4%103.3% as of March 31, 2017.2018.

The following table provides information for credit rating of Toyota’s short-term borrowing and long-term debt from rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group (S&P), Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s), and Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), as of May 31, 2018.2019. 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.

 

   

S&P

  

Moody’s

  

R&I

Short-term borrowing

  A-1+  P-1  —  

Long-term debt

  AA-  Aa3  AA+

Toyota’s unfunded pension liabilities of Japanese plans decreasedincreased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥40.1¥93.1 billion, or 9.0%22.9%, to ¥406.4¥499.5 billion. The liabilities of foreign plans increased during fiscal 20182019 by ¥14.7¥21.6 billion, or 5.5%7.7%, to ¥282.4¥304.1 billion. 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 decreaseincrease in unfunded pension liabilities of the Japanese plans reflects mainly an increasea decrease in plan assets that resulted from an increasea decrease in stock prices. See note 20 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 are subject to short-term fluctuations. Toyota believes that it maintains sufficient liquidity for its present requirements and that by maintaining its high credit ratings, it will continue to be able to access funds from external sources in large amounts and at relatively low costs. Toyota’s ability to maintain its high credit ratings is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not within Toyota’s control. These factors include general economic conditions in Japan and the other major markets in which Toyota does business, as well as Toyota’s successful implementation of its business strategy.

5.C RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES

Toyota’s research and development is dedicated to capturing the increasingly diverse and sophisticated market through the development of attractive, affordable, high-quality products for customers worldwide. The intellectual property that R&D generates is a vital management resource that Toyota utilizes and protects to maximize its corporate value. For a more detailed discussion of the company’s research and development objectives and policies, see “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Research and Development.”

Toyota’s research and development expenditures were approximately ¥1,048.8 billion in fiscal 2019, ¥1,064.2 billion in fiscal 2018 and ¥1,037.5 billion in fiscal 2017, and ¥1,055.6 billion in fiscal 2016.2017.

Toyota operates a global research and development organization with the primary goal of building automobiles that meet the needs of customers in every region of the world. In Japan, research and development

operations are led by Toyota and Toyota Central Research & Development Laboratories, Inc., which works closely with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., Hino Motors, Ltd., Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc., and many other Toyota group companies. Overseas, Toyota has a worldwide network of technical centers as well as design and motorsports research and development centers.

Toyota established Toyota Research Institute, Inc. (“TRI”) in January 2016 to accelerate research and development of artificial intelligence technology, which has significant potential to support future industrial technologies. In July 2017, Toyota Research Institute, Inc. invested $100 million to launch a venture capital fund designed to provide financing to startup companies, and is making investments in newly established promising startup companies in the four areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous mobility, and data and cloud technology.

In Japan, Toyota established a new company, Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development(“TRI-AD”), in March 2018 to further accelerate its efforts in advanced development for automated driving technology. Its key objectives include creating a smooth software pipeline from research to commercialization, leveraging data-handling capabilities, strengthening collaboration in development within the Toyota group, including TRI, to accelerate development, and recruiting and employingtop-level engineers globally, while cultivating and coordinating strong talent within the Toyota group.

Toyota also established a technical development center in Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan in October 2018 as a site for development of key IT technologies that will support automated driving in collaboration withTRI-AD, as well as promotion of collaboration with venture companies and creation of new value by utilizing big data.

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

 

Facility

  

Principal Activity

Japan  

 

Toyota Technical Center

  

Product planning, style, design, prototype production and vehicle evaluation

 

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center

  Advanced research and development

 

Tokyo Design Research & Laboratory

  Research of advancedAdvanced styling designs

 

Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development(TRI-AD)

  

Development of artificial intelligence technology with a focus on automated driving technology

Otemachi Office

Development of key IT technologies, creation of new values by utilizing big data and collaboration with venture companies

 

Shibetsu Proving Ground

  Vehicle testing and evaluationEvaluation

 

Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc.

  Basic research

 

United States

  

 

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc.

  

Product planning, design and evaluation of vehicles manufactured in North American production and product planning, upper body planning, evaluationAmerica

 

Calty Design Research, Inc.

  Design

 

Toyota Research Institute of North America(TRI-NA)

  

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

 

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

  

 

Research and development of artificial intelligence technology

 

Europe

  

 

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

  

Upper body planning for European production,Planning and evaluation and advanced research

of vehicles manufactured in Europe

 

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

  Design

 

Toyota Motorsport GmbH

  

Development of motor sports vehicles

 

Asia Pacific

  

 

Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

  Upper body planning forPlanning and evaluation of vehicles manufactured in Australian and Asian production and evaluationAsia.

 

China

  

 

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

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

 

FAW Toyota Research & Development Co., Ltd

  Design, evaluation and evaluationcertification of vehicles manufactured in China

 

GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. R&D Center

  Design, evaluation and evaluationcertification of vehicles manufactured in China

 

Toyota reorganized its subsidiary and vehicle development partner Toyota Technical Development Corporation, integrating its vehicle development functions into Toyota in January 2016.

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 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 April 2019, from the perspective of contributing to the widespread use of electrified vehicles, taking its existing basic policy on intellectual property a step further, Toyota decided to grant royalty-free licenses through the end of 2030 on approximately 23,740 domestic and foreign patents it independently holds for vehicle electrification-related technologies that it has developed in March 2010, Toyota and Mazda entered into a licensing agreement regarding the supply ofits hybrid system technology.vehicle development.

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.EOFF-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 as the primary beneficiary of these special purpose entities and therefore consolidates them. Toyota has not entered into anyoff-balance sheet securitization transactions during fiscal 2018.2019.

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 ¥202.7¥201.2 billion as of March 31, 2018.2019.

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 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

evaluates 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 ¥2,486.5¥2,891.5 billion as of March 31, 2018.2019.

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, 2018,2019, 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, 20182019 is ¥2,830.7¥3,078.9 billion. Liabilities for these guarantees of ¥6.9¥8.9 billion have been provided as of March 31, 2018.2019. 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 12, 23 and 24 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, 2018.2019.

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  Total   Payments Due by Period   Total   Payments Due by Period 
  Less than
1 year
   1 to
3 years
   3 to
5 years
   5 years
and after
   Less than
1 year
   1 to
3 years
   3 to
5 years
   5 years
and after
 

Contractual Obligations:

                    

Short-term borrowings (note 12)

                    

Loans

   1,254,444    1,254,444    —      —      —      1,468,430    1,468,430    —      —      —   

Commercial paper

   3,900,469    3,900,469    —      —      —      3,876,544    3,876,544    —      —      —   

Long-term debt* (note 12)

   14,172,025    4,180,481    5,242,051    3,846,409    903,084    14,786,184    4,248,513    6,085,275    3,341,418    1,110,978 

Estimated amount of interest expense on long-term debt

   901,074    293,609    340,749    124,221    142,495    1,232,980    362,996    478,261    196,112    195,611 

Capital lease obligations (note 23)

   20,626    5,796    4,807    2,671    7,352    19,021    5,747    5,083    3,147    5,044 

Non-cancelable operating lease obligations (note 23)

   76,849    14,296    20,797    15,650    26,106    92,187    16,078    25,258    18,253    32,598 

Commitments for the purchase of property, plant, other assets and services (note 24)

   368,483    166,716    74,527    84,946    42,294    363,319    156,606    102,812    68,855    35,046 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   20,693,970    9,815,811    5,682,931    4,073,897    1,121,331    21,838,665    10,134,914    6,696,689    3,627,785    1,379,277 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*

“Long-term debt” represents future principal payments.

Toyota is unable to make reasonable estimates of the period of cash settlement with respect to liabilities recognized for uncertain tax benefits, and accordingly such liabilities are excluded from the table above. See note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Toyota expects to contribute ¥42,220¥40,124 million domestically and ¥23,234¥14,330 million overseas to its pension plans in fiscal 2019.2020.

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  Total
Amounts
Committed
   Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period   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
   Less than
1 year
   1 to
3 years
   3 to
5 years
   5 years
and after
 

Commercial Commitments (note 24):

                    

Maximum potential exposure to guarantees given in the ordinary course of business

   2,830,749    727,656    1,136,800    704,739    261,554    3,078,955    789,443    1,266,435    783,713    239,364 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Commercial Commitments

   2,830,749    727,656    1,136,800    704,739    261,554    3,078,955    789,443    1,266,435    783,713    239,364 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

5.G SAFE HARBOR

All information that is not historical in nature disclosed under “—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 announced its “Toyota Global Vision.” With respect to its framework for executing its operations, Toyota, with the aim of realizing the Toyota Global Vision, has been continuing its efforts to respond swiftly to the external environment, which is changing faster than ever. Following the introduction of “region-based operations”, the “business unit system” and the“in-house company system” in 2011, 2013 and 2016, respectively, for the purpose of further accelerating decision-making and operational execution, Toyota further clarified that members of the board of directors are responsible for decision-making and management oversight and that operating officers are responsible for operational execution. Furthermore, in 2018, Toyota changed the commencement of operating officers’ terms of office from April to January, reduced corporate strategy functions and restructured the Japan Sales Business Group based on regions rather than sales channels in an effort to enable decision-making closer to customers and the field, in order to further accelerate execution in full coordination with each site. In 2019, in order to further advance Toyota’s “acceleration of management” and the development of a diverse and talented workforce, the executive structure was changed to be composed only of senior managing officers and people of higher rank, and a new classification called “senior professional/senior management” (kanbushoku) grouped and replaced the following titles or ranks: managing officers, executive general managers,(sub-executive managerial level) senior grade 1 and senior grade 2 managers, and grand masters. From the perspective of appointing the right people to the right positions, senior professionals/senior management were positioned in a wide range of posts, from those of chief officer, deputy chief officer, field general manager, and plant general manager to group manager, regardless of age or length of employment, to deal with management issues as they arise and to strengthen their development as part of a diverse and talented workforce throughon-site learning and problem-solving (genchi genbutsu). Executives themselves go to where the action is taking place and, together with senior professionals/senior management and other members of the workplace, give form in the real world to their visions for a future society of mobility.

Toyota believes it is fundamental for it to be led by members of the board of directors and senior management who deeply understand, and can effectively implement, Toyota’s focus — themaking ever-better cars” spirit and thegenchi genbutsu principle of placing emphasis onon-site operations with ago-and-see

attitude for continued improvement and problem solving —, and contribute to decision-making towards sustainable growth for the future. Toyota maintains its board of directors and senior management at an adequate size, and ensures they are overall balanced and diverse, including from the perspective of gender and nationality. Three outside members of the board of directors have been appointed in order to further reflect the opinions of those from outside the company in management’s decision-making process. Toyota has six audit & supervisory board members, three of whom are outside audit & supervisory board members. In order to be prepared in the event Toyota lacks the number of audit & supervisory board members required by law, one substitute audit & supervisory board member has been appointed pursuant to Article 329, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act.

Set forth below are brief summaries of Toyota’s members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members.

 

Name

(Date of birth)

 

Position

 

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

 Number and
kind of shares
 

Takeshi Uchiyamada

(August 17, 1946)

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

1969 Joined Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”)

1998 Member of the Board of Directors of TMC

2001 Managing Director of TMC

2003 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

2012 Vice Chairman of TMC

2013 Chairman of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

President and Representative Director of Toyota Kuragaike

Kaihatsu Kabushiki Kaisha

Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.

Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

Director of JTEKT Corporation

  
58,93977,039
common shares

 

Shigeru Hayakawa

(September 15, 1953)

 

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

1977 Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

2007 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Toyota Motor North America, Inc. President

2009 Retired from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. President

2012 Senior Managing Officer of TMC

2015 Member of the Board of Directors and Senior Managing Officer of TMC

2017 Vice Chairman of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Representative Director of Institute for International Economic Studies

  

33,00035,056

common shares

 

 

Akio Toyoda

(May 3, 1956)

 

President,

Member of the Board of Directors

 

1984 Joined TMC

2000 Member of the Board of Directors of TMC

2002 Managing Director of TMC

2003 Senior Managing Director of TMC

2005 Executive Vice President of TMC

2009 President of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Chairman and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Chairman of TOWA REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd.

Chairman and Executive Director of Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation

Chairman of Nagoya Grampus Eight Inc.

Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

  
4,751,5754,752,895
common shares

 

Name

(Date of birth)

 

Position

 

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

 Number and
kind of shares
 

Chairman and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Chairman of TOWA REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd.

Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

Koji Kobayashi

(October 23, 1948)

 

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board of Directors

 

1972 Joined TMC

2004 Executive Director of DENSO CORPORATION (“DENSO”)

2007 Senior Executive Director, Member of the Board of Directors of DENSO

2010 Executive Vice President of DENSO

2015 Vice Chairman of DENSO

2016 Advisor of TMC

2017 Senior Advisor of TMC

2018 Operating Officer (Executive Vice President) of TMC (to present)

2018 Member of the Board of Directors of DENSO

2018 Retired as Member of the Board of Directors of DENSO

2018 Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

2018 Retired as Member

(important concurrent duties)

Chairman and Executive Director of the Board of Directors of DENSOTOYOTA Mobility Tokyo Inc.

  
20,73622,792
common shares

 

Didier Leroy

(December 26, 1957)

 

Executive Vice President,

Member of the Board of Directors

 

1982 Joined Renault S.A.

1998 Retired from Renault S.A.

1998 Joined Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S.

1998 Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. Vice President

2005 Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. President

2007 Managing Officer of TMC

2007 Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA Executive Vice President

2009 Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. Chairman

2010 Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA President

2010 Retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. Chairman

2011 Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA President and CEO

2012 Senior Managing Officer of TMC

2015 Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA Chairman (to present)

2015 Executive Vice President, Member of the Board of Directors of TMC


50,000
common shares

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

2017 Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Chairman of Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

Vice Chairman of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Director of Toyota Tsusho Corporation

 
50,000
common shares

Shigeki Terashi

(February 16, 1955)

 

Executive Vice President, Member of the Board of Directors

 

1980 Joined TMC

2008 Managing Officer of TMC


43,500
common shares

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

Member of the Board of Directors

2008 Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

2011 President and COO of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

2012 President and CEO of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

2012 President and COO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

2013 Retired from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. President and CEO

2013 Retired from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. President and COO

2013 Senior Managing Officer of TMC

2013 Member of the Board of Directors and Senior Managing Officer of TMC

2015 Executive Vice President, Member of the Board of Directors of TMC

2017 Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director of Hino Motors, Ltd.

President, Representative Director of EV C.A. Spirit Corporation

 
49,172
common shares

Ikuro Sugawara

(March 6, 1957)

 

Outside Member of the Board of Directors

 

1981 Joined Ministry of International Trade and Industry

2010 Director-General of the Industrial Science and Technology Policy and Environment Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2012 Director-General of the Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2013 Director-General of the Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

—  

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

2015 Vice-Minister of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2017 Retired from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2017 Special Advisor to the Cabinet

2018 Retired from Special Advisor to the Cabinet

2018 Outside Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

 —  

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

Sir Philip Craven

(July 4, 1950)

 

Outside Member of the Board of Directors

 

1998 President of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation

2001 President of the International Paralympic Committee

2002 Retired as President of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation

2017 Retired as President of the International Paralympic Committee

2018 Outside Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

  —   

Teiko Kudo

(May 22, 1964)

 

Outside Member of the Board of Directors

 

1987 Joined the Sumitomo Bank, Limited

2014 Executive Officer of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

2017 Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (to present)

2018 Outside Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

  
493
common shares

Haruhiko Kato

(July 21, 1952)

Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member

1975 Joined Ministry of Finance

2007 Director-General of the Tax Bureau, Ministry of Finance

2009 Commissioner of National Tax Agency

2010 Retired from Commissioner of National Tax Agency

2011 Senior Managing Director of Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

2011 President of Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

2013 Member of the Board of Directors of TMC (to present)

2015 President and CEO of Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

2018 Retired as Member of the Board of Directors of TMC

2019 Director of Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

—   

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

2019 Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)

2019 Retired as Director of Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

(important concurrent duties)

Outside Director of Canon Inc.

Masahide Yasuda

(April 1, 1949)

 

Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member

 

1972 Joined TMC

2000 General Manager of Overseas Parts Division of TMC

2007 President of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.

2014 Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.

2017 Retired as Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.

2018 Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)

  
9,3009,793
common shares

 

Masahiro KatoKatsuyuki Ogura

(September 17, 1952)January 25, 1963)

 

Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member

 

19751985 Joined TMC

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

2009 Managing Officer2015 General Manager of Affiliated Companies Finance Dept. of TMC

2011 Retired from Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. President2018 General Manager of Audit & Supervisory Board Office of TMC

20112019 Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)

  




15,6004,405
common shares

1,000
First Series
Model AA Class
Shares


 




Yoshiyuki Kagawa

(December 18, 1960)

Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member

1983 Joined TMC

2010 General Manager of Prototype Production Division of TMC

2015 Project General Manager of Secretary Division of TMC

2015 Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)






3,200
common shares,

200
First Series
Model AA Class
Shares






Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

Yoko Wake

(November 18, 1947)

 

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member

 

1970 Joined the Fuji Bank, Limited

1973 Retired from the same

1977 Assistant Lecturer of Faculty of Business and Commerce of Keio University

1982 Associate Professor of the same

1993 Professor of the same

2011 Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)

2013 Professor Emeritus of Keio University (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Professor Emeritus of Keio University

  —   

Hiroshi Ozu

(July 21, 1949)

 

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member

 

2012 Prosecutor-General

2014 Retired from Prosecutor-General

2014 Registered as Attorney

2015 Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Attorney

Outside Corporate Auditor of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External) of Shiseido Company, Limited

  
—  89
common shares

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares
 

Nobuyuki Hirano

(October 23, 1951)

 

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member

 

1974 Joined Mitsubishi Bank

2001 Executive Officer of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.

2005 Director of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

2006 Managing Director of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

2008 Senior Managing Director of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

2009 Deputy President of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

2009 Managing Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

2010 Deputy President of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

2012 President of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

2012 Director of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

2013 President & CEO of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

2015 Director, President & Group CEO of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (to present)

—  

Name

(Date of birth)

Position

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

Number and
kind of shares

2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (to present)

2018 Company name changed from The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. to MUFG Bank, Ltd.

2018 Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of TMC (to present)

2019 Director, Chairman of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (to present)

2019 Member of the Board of Directors of MUFG Bank, Ltd. (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Director, President & Group CEOChairman of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Director of Morgan Stanley

 

493

common shares


 

 1.

Mr. Akio Toyoda, who is President and Member of the Board of Directors, concurrently serves as Operating Officer (President).

 

 2.

Mr. Koji Kobayashi, Mr. Didier Leroy and Mr. Shigeki Terashi, who are Members of the Board of Directors, concurrently serve as Operating Officers (Executive Vice Presidents).

None of the persons listed above was selected as member of board of directors, audit & supervisory board member or member of senior management pursuant to an arrangement or understanding with Toyota’s major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others.

Set forth below is a brief summary of Toyota’s substitute audit & supervisory board member.

 

Name

(Date of birth)

 

Position

 

Brief career summary and important concurrent duties

 Number and
kind of shares
 

Ryuji Sakai

(August 7, 1957)

 

Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member

 

1985 Registered as attorney and joined Nagashima & Ohno

1990 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

1995 Partner of Nagashima & Ohno

2000 Partner of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (to present)

 

(important concurrent duties)

Attorney

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Tokyo Electron Limited

  
—  

 

6.B COMPENSATION

Decision Making Policy and Process

Toyota’s director compensation system is designed based on the following ideas.

It should be a system that encourages members of the board of directors to work to improve the medium- to long-term corporate value of Toyota

It should be a system that can maintain compensation levels that will allow Toyota to secure and retain talented personnel

It should be a system that motivates members of the board of directors to promote management from the same viewpoint as our shareholders with a stronger sense of responsibility as corporate managers

Remuneration for members of the board of directors is effectively linked to corporate performance while reflecting individual job responsibilities and performance. Remuneration standards in each member’s home country are also taken into account when determining remuneration amounts and methods. Remuneration for outside members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members consists only of fixed payments. As a result, this remuneration is not readily impacted by business performance, helping to ensure independence from management.

Based on the resolution of the 115th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 13, 2019 concerning remuneration for the members of the board of directors of Toyota, the maximum cash compensation was set at 3.0 billion yen per year (of which, the maximum amount payable to outside members of the board of directors is 0.3 billion yen per year), and the maximum share compensation was set at 4.0 billion yen per year. The number of members of the board of directors as of the conclusion of the 115th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting was nine (including three outside members of the board of directors).

The amount of remuneration for audit & supervisory board members of Toyota was set at 30 million yen or less per month at the 104th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 24, 2008. The number of audit & supervisory board members as of the conclusion of the 104th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting was seven.

The amounts of remuneration for the Company’s members of the board of directors and the remuneration system are decided by the board of directors and the “Executive Compensation Meeting,” a majority of the members of which are outside members of the board of directors.

The board of directors resolves the total amount of remuneration for a given fiscal year and delegates the determination of the amount of remuneration for each member of the board of directors to the Executive Compensation Meeting.

The Executive Compensation Meeting reviews the remuneration system for members of board of directors and senior management and determines the amount of remuneration for each member of the board of directors, taking into account factors such as corporate performance as well as individual job responsibilities and performance.

Remuneration for audit & supervisory board members is determined by the audit & supervisory board within the scope determined by resolution of the shareholders’ meeting.

Executive Compensation Meetings were held as follows to discuss changes to the method of calculating remuneration for directors of Toyota and to determine the amount of remuneration for fiscal 2019.

March to May 2018 (multiple times)

Deliberation of fixed remuneration for directors from July 2018

March to May 2019 (multiple times)

Deliberation of maximum compensation in conjunction with the introduction of the restricted share compensation plan, changes to the method of calculating remuneration for directors, evaluation of benchmarks and actual results of fiscal 2019 and individual performance evaluation

The changes to the method of calculating remuneration for directors described above were determined with the unanimous consent of the Executive Compensation Meeting after a series of revisions being made to the initially proposed changes based on the opinions of the outside members of the board of directors.

The board of directors resolved the total amount of remuneration for a given fiscal year and delegated the determination of the amount of remuneration for each member of the board of directors to the Executive Compensation Meeting.

Moreover, the appropriateness of remuneration for [members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members of Toyota is assessed by referring to the benchmarking result of remuneration for members of board of directors and audit & supervisory board members by an external compensation consultant.

Method of Determining Performance-based Remuneration

Directors with Japanese citizenship (excluding outside members of the board of directors)

Toyota sets the total amount of remuneration (“Annual Total Remuneration”) received by each member of the board of directors in a year based on consolidated operating income, the volatility of the share price of Toyota and individual performance evaluation. The balance after deducting fixed remuneration from Annual Total Remuneration constitutes performance-based remuneration.

< Concept of Each Item>

Consolidated operating incomeIndicator for evaluating Toyota’s efforts based on business performance
Volatility of the share priceCorporate value indicator for shareholders and investors to evaluate Toyota’s efforts
Individual performance evaluationQualitative evaluation of performance of each member of the board of directors

< Method and Reference Value for Evaluating Indicators and Evaluation Result for Fiscal 2019 >

Evaluation MethodReference ValueEvaluation
Result for
Fiscal 2019
Consolidated operating incomeEvaluate the degree of attainment of consolidated operating income in fiscal 2019, using required income (set in 2011) for Toyota’s sustainable growth as reference value¥1 trillion170%

Volatility of the Company’s share

price

Comparatively evaluate the volatility of Toyota’s share price up to the end of fiscal 2019, using the share price of Toyota and the Nikkei stock average at the end of fiscal 2018 as reference values

Company’s share price: ¥6,825

Nikei average: ¥21,454

< Method of Setting Annual Total Remuneration >

Annual Total Remuneration is set using a theoretical formula that takes into account the benchmarking results of remuneration for members of the board of directors. Annual Total Remuneration is set for each member of the board of directors based on consolidated operating income and the volatility of the share price of Toyota, and then adjusted based on individual performance evaluation. Individual performance evaluation is set within the range of 10% above or below Annual Total Remuneration for each position.

Directors with foreign citizenship (excluding outside members of the board of directors)

Fixed remuneration and performance-based remuneration are set based on the remuneration levels and structures that allow Toyota to secure and retain talented personnel. Fixed remuneration is set, taking into account each member’s job responsibilities and the remuneration standards of such member’s home country. Performance-based remuneration is set based on consolidated operating income, the volatility of the share price of Toyota and individual performance, taking into account each member’s job responsibilities and the remuneration standards of such member’s home country. The concept of each item is the same as that for directors with Japanese citizenship (excluding outside members of the board of directors).

Compensation

The aggregate amount of remuneration, including bonuses, but excluding stock options, accrued for all members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members as a group by Toyota for services in all capacities was ¥2,272 million during fiscal 2018 was approximately ¥2,260 million. Members of the board of directors of Toyota Motor Corporation receiveyear-end bonuses based on Toyota Motor Corporation’s financial performance for the fiscal year.

Furthermore, remuneration for members of the board of directors was set at four billion yen or less per year (including 300 million yen or less for outside members of the board of directors), pursuant to a resolution at the

113th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 14, 2017. The “Executive Compensation Meeting,” members of which include outside members of the board of directors, will prepare recommendations to the board of directors regarding details of the aggregate remuneration and bonuses for the members of the board of directors and amount paid to each individual member within the aforementioned maximum total amount per year, and the board of directors will make the final decision.

In addition to the above form of compensation, Toyota enacted a stock option plan in 2010. Under the 2010 plan, Toyota issued to its members of the board of directors stock acquisition rights to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of ¥3,183 and with an expiration date of July 31, 2018. See “Share Ownership — Stock Options” for a more detailed discussion of Toyota’s stock option plan.2019.

Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiaries have not set aside or accrued any amounts to provide pension, retirement or similar benefits to members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Toyota’s Annual Securities Report filed with the Kanto Local Bureau of Finance on June 25, 2018,21, 2019, contained the following information concerning compensation in fiscal 20182019 on a consolidated basis for members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members whose total compensation exceeded ¥100 million during such period:

- Takeshi Uchiyamada, Member of the Board of Directors: ¥181¥189 million (¥99 million in base compensation and ¥82 million in bonus)

- Shigeru Hayakawa, Member of the Board of Directors: ¥108¥116 million (¥61 million in base compensation and ¥47 million in bonus)

- Akio Toyoda, Member of the Board of Directors: ¥380¥386 million (¥99 million in base compensation and ¥280 million in bonus)

- Didier Leroy, Member of the Board of Directors: ¥1,026¥1,042 million (¥249 million in base compensation and ¥777 million in bonus)

- Shigeki Terashi, Member of the Board of Directors: ¥124¥131 million (¥70 million in base compensation and ¥54 million in bonus)

The amounts above were recorded as expenses in fiscal 2018.2019.

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 audit & supervisory board members. Shareholders elect the members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members at the general shareholders’ meeting. The normal term of office of a member of the board of directors is one year and that of an audit & supervisory board member is four years. Members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members may serve any number of consecutive terms.

The board of directors may appoint one Chairman of the Board of Directors 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 members of the board of directors is party to a service contract with Toyota or any of its subsidiaries that provides for benefits upon termination of employment.

Under the Companies Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation, Toyota may, by a resolution of its board of directors, exempt members of the board of directors (including former members of the board of directors) 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 member of the board of directors (excluding executive members of the board of directors, among others) 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.

Under the Companies Act, Toyota must have at least three audit & supervisory board members. At least half of the audit & supervisory board members are required to be an “outside” audit & supervisory board member, which is any person who satisfies all of the following requirements:

(a) the person has never been a member of the board of directors, accounting counselor (in the case that an accounting counselor is a legal entity, an employee of such entity who is in charge of its affairs), executive officer, manager or employee of Toyota or its subsidiaries during the 10ten year period before becoming an outside audit & supervisory board member;

(b) if the person was an audit & supervisory board member of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries at any time during the 10ten year period before becoming an outside audit & supervisory board member, such person has not been a member of the board of directors, accounting counselor (in the case that an accounting counselor is a legal entity, an employee of such entity who is in charge of its affairs), executive officer, manager or employee of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries during the 10ten year period before becoming an audit & supervisory board member of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries; and

(c) the person is not a spouse or relative within the second degree of kinship of any member of the board of directors or manager or other key employee of Toyota.

The audit & supervisory board members may not at the same time be a member of the board of 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 audit & supervisory board members form the audit & supervisory board. The audit & supervisory board members 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 audit & supervisory board members also monitor the administration of Toyota’s affairs by the members of the board of directors. Audit & supervisory board members are not required to be, and Toyota’s audit & supervisory board members 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 Companies Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation, Toyota may, by a resolution of its board of directors, exempt audit & supervisory board members (including former audit & supervisory board members) 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 audit & supervisory board member which limits the maximum amount of their liabilities owed to Toyota arising in connection with their failure to execute their duties to an amount equal to the minimum liability limit amount prescribed in the laws and regulations.

Toyota does not have a remuneration committee. However, members of Toyota’s “ExecutiveExecutive Compensation Meeting” consisting of the Chairman, President, Chief Officer in charge of human resources and outside directors, discuss recommendations to the board of directors concerning remuneration for members of the board of directors.

The Executive Compensation Meeting reviews the remuneration system for members of the board of directors and senior management and determines the amount of remuneration for each member of the board of directors, taking into account factors such as corporate performance as well as individual job responsibilities and performance. The members of the meeting are Takeshi Uchiyamada, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Koji Kobayashi, Ikuro Sugawara, Sir Philip Craven and Teiko Kudo, each, a Member of the Board of Directors.

6.D EMPLOYEES

The total number of Toyota employees, on a consolidated basis, was 370,870 as March 31, 2019, 369,124 as of March 31, 2018 and 364,445 as of March 31, 2017 and 348,877 as of March 31, 2016.2017. The following tables set forth a breakdown of persons employed by business segment and by geographic location as of March 31, 2018.2019.

 

Segment

  

Number of

Employees

  

Location

  

Number of

Employees

  

Number of

Employees

  

Location

  

Number of

Employees

Automotive

  320,339  Japan  213,251  320,563  Japan  213,862

Financial services

  10,492  North America  49,250  10,796  North America  49,638

All other

  32,925  Europe  20,746  34,378  Europe  21,168

Unallocated

  5,368  Asia  64,500  5,133  Asia  64,293
    Other*  21,377    Other*  21,909
  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

Total

  369,124  

Total

  369,124  370,870  

Total

  370,870
  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

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

    

 

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

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 compose 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 increase for all union members, excluding bonuses, in Japan was approximately 3.3%3.01% in fiscal 2018.2019.

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 84,73187,129 during fiscal 2018.2019.

6.E SHARE OWNERSHIP

For information on the number of shares of Toyota’s common stock held by each member of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board member as of June 2018,2019, see “—Directors and Senior Management.” Each such member of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board member owns less than one percent of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Toyota. The shares held by each member of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board member 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

The only As of March 31, 2019, Toyota does not have any stock option plan for which stock options or stock acquisition rights are currently exercisable or will become exercisable in the future is the plan approved by future.

Toyota’s shareholders in June 2010. Toyota has not enacted any such plan after 2011. Under the 2010 plan, Toyota issued stock acquisition rights to purchase 3,435,000 shares of common stock to its members of the board of directors and officers and employees, including directors, officers and employeesplans to resolve the share compensation within the maximum share compensation amount of its subsidiaries and one Toyota affiliated company.4.0 billion yen per year established at the 115th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 13, 2019. The overview of the share compensation is as follows.

Eligible persons

Members of the board of directors of Toyota (excluding outside members of the board of directors)
Total amount of the share compensationMaximum of 4.0 billion yen per year
Amount of the share compensation payable to each member of the board of directorsSet each year considering factors such as corporate results, duties, and performance
Type of shares to be allotted and method of allotmentIssue or disposal of common shares (with transfer restrictions under an allotment agreement)
Total number of shares to be allottedMaximum of 800,000 shares per year in total to eligible members of the board of directors
Amount to be paidDetermined by the board of directors of Toyota based on the closing price of Toyota’s common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the business day prior to each resolution of the board of directors, within a range that is not particularly advantageous to eligible members of the board of directors
Transfer restriction periodA period of between three and fifty years, as predetermined by the board of directors of Toyota
Conditions for removal of transfer restrictions

Restrictions will be removed upon the expiration of the transfer restriction period.

However, restrictions will also be removed in the case of expiration of the term of office, death, or other legitimate reasons.

Gratis acquisition by ToyotaToyota will be able to acquire all allotted shares without consideration in the case of violations of laws and regulations or other reasons specified by the board of directors of Toyota during the transfer restriction period.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 2010 plan, stock acquisition rights may be exercised during asix-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 2010 plan provides that each member of the board of directors 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 the 2010 plan, 100 shares will be issued or delivered upon the exercise of each stock acquisition right. The options were granted in early August 2010.

An option holder who retires while one’s options are still exercisable retains the right to exercise one’s options until the expiration of the exercise period described above. However, an option holder’s right to purchase common stock under each plan lapses automatically upon one’s death or upon taking position such as in the management with a competitor.

The following table summarizes information for options and the incentive plan outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2018:

Outstanding   Exercisable 
Number of
shares
  Exercise price   Remaining life   Number of
shares
   Exercise price 
   (Yen)   (Years)       (Yen) 
283,600   3,153    0.33    283,600    3,153 

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, 2018,2019, the employee stock ownership association held 14,365,34614,734,167 shares of Toyota’s common stock.

ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

7.A MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

As of March 31, 2018,2019, 3,262,997,492 shares of Toyota’s common stock (out of which 353,073,500430,558,325 shares were treasury stock and 2,909,923,9922,832,439,167 shares were outstanding) and 47,100,000 First Series Model AA Class Shares of Toyota were issued. BeneficialInformation concerning 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 5% or more of Toyota’s common stock as of the most recent practicable date. Toyota is not aware of any holder of First Series Model AA Class Shares who beneficially owns 5% or more of Toyota’ outstanding First Series Model AA Class Shares.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

  Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
(in thousands)
   Percentage of
Outstanding
Voting Shares of
Common Stock
   Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
(in thousands)
   Percentage of
Outstanding
Voting Shares of
Common Stock
 

Toyota Industries Corporation

   232,037    7.97    238,466    8.42 

According to The Bank of New York Mellon, depositary for Toyota’s ADSs (the “Depositary”), as of March 31, 2018, 45,002,6292019, 45,459,183 shares of Toyota’s common stock were held in the form of ADRs and there were 1,8831,833 ADR holders of record and 151,777148,282 beneficial owners in the United States. According to Toyota’s register of shareholders, as of March 31, 2018,2019, there were 632,418623,599 holders of common stock and First Series Model AA Class Shares of record worldwide. As of March 31, 2018,2019, there were 510486 record holders of Toyota’s common stock with addresses in the United States, whose shareholdings represented approximately 10.4%8.6% 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, among others, from numerous suppliers throughout the world in the ordinary course of business, including Toyota’s affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method and those firms with which certain members of Toyota’s board of directors are affiliated. Toyota purchased materials, supplies and services, among others, from these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥5,749.4¥6,431.4 billion in fiscal 2018.2019. Toyota also sells its products and services, among others, to Toyota’s affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method and firms with which certain members of Toyota’s board of directors are affiliated. Toyota sold products and services, among others, to these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥2,004.6¥2,159.5 billion in fiscal 2018.2019. See note 11of 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 affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method 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 ¥301.3¥362.8 billion as of March 31, 2018.2019. Toyota had outstanding trade accounts and other payables to these affiliated entities in the amount of ¥736.0¥8,457 billion as of March 31, 2018.2019.

Toyota, from time to time, provides short- to medium-term loans to its affiliated companies, as well as loans under a loan program established by certain subsidiaries to assist their executives and members of the board of directors with the purchase of homes. As of March 31, 2018, an aggregate amount of ¥0.5 billion in2019, there is no outstanding loans was

outstandingextended to its affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method. As of March 31, 2018,2019, an aggregate amount of ¥32.7¥37.4 billion in loans was outstanding to those of its affiliated companies not accounted for by the equity method, which are 20% to 50% owned by Toyota. As of March 31, 2018, the largest loan outstanding to any such affiliated company accounted for by the equity method was a loan of ¥0.3  billion at a fixed rate of 0.46%. 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 — Geographic 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.

ITEM 9.THE OFFER AND LISTING

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 pricesShares of theToyota common stock are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “7203” in Japan, and on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TYT.” Toyota’s American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, each representing two shares of Toyota common stock, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.Exchange, or NYSE, under the ticker symbol “TM.” Toyota’s Model AA Class Shares are not listed on any securities exchange.

   Tokyo
Stock Exchange
   New York
Stock Exchange
 
   Price per Share   Price per ADS 
   High   Low   High   Low 

Fiscal Year Ended March 31,

                

2014

   6,760    4,610    134.94    99.70 

2015

   8,783    5,205    145.80    103.38 

2016

   8,700    5,703    142.84    102.54 

2017

   7,215    4,917    123.18    97.80 

2018

   7,806    5,670    140.99    103.62 

Financial Quarter Ended:

        

June 30, 2016

   6,027    4,917    110.00    97.80 

September 30, 2016

   6,372    4,965    122.09    98.48 

December 31, 2016

   7,215    5,492    123.18    109.94 

March 31, 2017

   7,103    6,042    121.39    108.41 

June 30, 2017

   6,242    5,670    110.35    103.62 

September 30, 2017

   6,832    5,887    121.80    105.65 

December 31, 2017

   7,312    6,670    128.44    118.82 

March 31, 2018

   7,806    6,531    140.99    124.46 

Month Ended:

        

December 31, 2017

   7,300    6,835    128.44    122.63 

January 31, 2018

   7,806    7,293    140.99    127.17 

February 28, 2018

   7,704    7,080    139.48    131.31 

March 31, 2018

   7,198    6,531    133.56    124.46 

April 30, 2018

   7,243    6,687    131.87    124.44 

May 31, 2018

   7,686    6,825    138.68    126.36 

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 on the London Stock Exchange.

Since September 29, 1999, American Depositary Shares, each equal to two shares of Toyota’s common stock and evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, have been traded and listed on the New York Stock Exchange through a sponsored ADR facility operated by The Bank of New York Mellon, as Depositary. Prior to that time, Toyota’s ADSs were listed on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market through five unsponsored ADR facilities.

Toyota’s common stock is also listed on the London Stock Exchange.

9.D SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

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 and Model AA Class Shares, including brief summaries of the relevant provisions of Toyota’s articles of incorporation and share handling regulations, as currently in effect, and of the Companies 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, 20182019 was 10,000,000,000 common shares, of which 3,262,997,492 shares were issued. The articles of incorporation was amended at the 111th Ordinary General

Shareholders’ Meeting held in June 2015 and Toyota’s authorized number of shares was changed to 10,000,000,000 shares, with the total number of authorized shares per class, of 10,000,000,000 for common shares, 50,000,000 for First Series Model AA Class Shares, 50,000,000 for Second Series Model AA Class Shares, 50,000,000 for Third Series Model AA Class Shares, 50,000,000 for Fourth Series Model AA Class Shares and 50,000,000 for Fifth Series Model AA Class Shares, and the total number of shares authorized to be issued with respect to First Series Model AA Class Shares through the Fifth Series Model AA Class Shares not to exceed 150,000,000 shares. As of June 23, 2017,21, 2019, there were 47,100,000 shares of First Series Model AA Class Shares issued and outstanding. Neither the common shares nor the First Series Model AA Class Shares have any par value.

Toyota does not issue share certificates for its shares. In accordance with the Companies Act, the Book-Entry Transfer Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation, Toyota’s common 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 common shares will generally become effective once the transfer is recorded in the transferee’s account. There are no restrictions imposed by Toyota’s articles of incorporation or share handling regulations on the transfer of common shares. 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 holder of common shares 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 holder of common shares must have a transfer account to transfer shares. Holders of common shares 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 the holders of Toyota’s common shares 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 common shares recorded or registered on Toyota’s register of shareholders will be treated as holders of common shares of Toyota and may exercise rights, such as voting rights, and will receive dividends (if any) and notices to holders of common shares directly from Toyota. Holders of common shares 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. A holder of common shares 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.

Model AA Class Shares, once issued, will be recorded or registered on Toyota’s register of shareholders. The transfer of Model AA Class Shares, once issued, will be effective upon an agreement between the transferor and the transferee, but entry or record of a change of holder in the register of shareholders will require an approval from the board of directors.

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, 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;

 

thenon-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;

 

the conducting of engineering, consulting, invention and research relating to each of the preceding items and the utilization of such invention and research; and

 

any businesses incidental to or related to any of the preceding items.

Dividends

Dividends — General

Toyota normally pays dividends twice per year, including an interim dividend and ayear-end dividend. Toyota’s articles of incorporation provide that retained earnings can be distributed as dividends pursuant to a resolution of its board of directors. Toyota’s board of directors resolves to payyear-end dividends to holders of common shares and registered pledgees of common shares of record as of March 31, the record date, in each year. In addition, the articles of incorporation provide that in the event that Toyota pays ayear-end dividend to holders of common shares, it will pay AA Dividends in cash from surplus to any holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares entered or recorded in the final register of shareholders as of the record date for theyear-end dividend, in preference to holders of common shares or registered pledgees of common shares. The amount of annual AA Dividends per Model AA Class Share is

calculated by multiplying the amount per Model AA Class Share paid to Toyota as consideration by a rate determined by the board of directors prior to the issuance of such Model AA Class Share, which rate is not to exceed 5%.

In addition to theseyear-end dividends, Toyota may pay an interim dividend in the form of cash distributions from its distributable surplus to holders of common shares and pledgees of common shares of record as of September 30, the record date, in each year by a resolution of its board of directors. The articles of incorporation provide that in the event that Toyota pays such interim dividends, Toyota will pay AA Interim Dividends in cash as interim dividend to any holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares entered or recorded in the final register of shareholders as of the record date for the interim dividend, in preference to holders of common shares or registered pledgees of common shares. If AA Interim Dividends are paid during the fiscal year in which the record date for theyear-end dividend falls, the amount of AA Interim Dividends is deducted from AA Dividends to be paid per the above paragraph.

If the amount of the dividends from surplus paid in cash to holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares is less than the prescribed amount of AA Dividends in any fiscal year, the amount of the shortfall will be carried forward to and accumulate in the following fiscal year and thereafter. Dividends from surplus will be paid in cash to holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares in preference to the payment of interim andyear-end dividends until such payment reaches the amount of the accumulated unpaid dividends.

In addition, under the Companies Act, dividends may be paid to holders of common shares and pledgees of record of common shares 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. Under the Companies Act, dividends may be distributed in cash or (except in the case of interim dividends mentioned in the second preceding paragraph) in kind, subject to limitations on distributable surplus and to certain other conditions.

Dividends — Distributable amount

Under the Companies 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 Companies 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 items provided for by the Companies Act and the ordinance of the Ministry of Justice, and the amount of surplus distributable for dividends is calculated by adding to and subtracting from this amount the amounts of items provided for by the Companies 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 exceedingone-half of such cash or assets as additionalpaid-in capital.

Under the Companies Act, Toyota may reduce its additionalpaid-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 additionalpaid-in capital as stated capital. The whole or any part of surplus which may be distributed as dividends may also be transferred to stated capital by a resolution of a general shareholders’ meeting.

Stock Splits

Toyota may at any time split the outstanding shares into a greater number of shares by a resolution of the board of directors. Toyota must give public notice of the stock split, specifying a record date for the stock split, not less than two weeks prior to the record date. Toyota shall conduct any stock split simultaneously and in the same proportion with respect to the common shares and the Model AA Class Shares.

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. Toyota shall conduct any consolidation of shares simultaneously and in the same proportion with respect to the common shares and the Model AA Class Shares.

Japanese Unit Share System

General.Consistent with the requirements of the Companies Act, Toyota’s articles of incorporation provide that 100 common shares or Model AA Class Shares each 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.

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 common shares or Model AA Class 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 the case of common shares and at fair price in the case of Model AA Class Shares in accordance with the provisions of Toyota’s share handling regulations and the Companies Act.

Surrender of American Depositary Receipts.ADR holders will only be permitted to surrender ADRs and withdraw underlying common shares constituting an integral number of a whole unit. If a holder surrenders an ADR including ADRs representing common shares that do not constitute an integral number of whole units, the Depositary will deliver to that holder only those common 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 common shares to the extent those common 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 Companies Act, notice of any shareholders’ meeting must be given to each shareholder having voting rights or, in the case of anon-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.

Holders of common shares and holders of Model AA Class Shares shall have voting rights exercisable at a general shareholders’ 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 Companies 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 Companies Act and Toyota’s articles of incorporation require a quorum for the election of members of the board of directors and audit & supervisory board members of not less thanone-third of the total number of outstanding shares having voting rights. Toyota’s shareholders are not entitled to cumulative voting in the election of members of the board of directors. A corporate shareholder, the management of which is substantially under Toyota’s control as provided by an ordinance of the Ministry of Justice, either through the holding of voting rights or for any other reason, does not have voting rights.

Shareholders may exercise their voting rights by attending the general shareholders’ meeting or in writing by mail. Shareholders who choose to exercise their voting rights by mail must fill out and return to Toyota the voting right exercise form enclosed with the convocation notice of the general shareholders’ meeting by the date 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 Companies Act provides that a quorum of at leastone-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 an audit & supervisory board member;

 

 (6)

the exemption of liability of a director or audit & supervisory board member with certain exceptions;

 

 (7)

a reduction of stated capital which meets certain requirements with certain exceptions;

 

 (8)

a distribution ofin-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 transfer in entirety or in part of shares or equity interest of a subsidiary under certain conditions;

 

 (12)

the taking over of the entire business of any other corporation with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required;

 (13)

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

 

 (14)

company split with certain exceptions in which a shareholders’ resolution is not required.

At leasttwo-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 common shares and Model AA Class Shares have no preemptive rights under Toyota’s articles of incorporation. Under the Companies Act, the board of directors may, however, determine that shareholders shall be given rights to be allotted shares or stock acquisition rights on request in connection with a particular issue or transfer of shares, or issue of stock acquisition rights, respectively. In this case, such rights must be given on uniform terms to all shareholders as of a specified record date by at least two weeks’ prior public notice to shareholders of the record date.

Rights to be allotted shares are nontransferable. However, a shareholder may be allotted stock acquisition rights without consideration thereto, and may transfer such rights.

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 as follows. First, an amount per First Series Model AA Class Share through Fifth

Series Model AA Class Share, determined by resolution of the board of directors or calculated using a formula determined by a resolution of the board of directors prior to the issuance of such Model AA Class Shares based on the amount per Model AA Class Shares paid to Toyota as consideration (the “Base Amount”), shall be paid in cash to holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares. No other distribution of residual assets shall be made to holders of Model AA Class Shares or registered pledgees of Model AA Class Shares. The remaining residual assets shall be distributed among the holders of common shares or registered pledgees of common shares 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 all shares. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation’s office is located at4-5, Marunouchi1-chome,Chiyoda-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,100-8212 Japan. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation maintains Toyota’s register of shareholders and records transfers of record ownership (in the case of common shares, upon receiving notification from JASDEC).

Record Date

The close of business on March 31 is the record date for Toyota’syear-end dividends, if paid. A holder of common shares or Model AA Class 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 tradeex-dividend orex-rights in the Japanese stock exchanges on the secondtwo business day beforedays prior to a record date (or if the record date is not a business day, the thirdthree business daydays prior thereto), for the purpose of dividends or rights offerings. However, in connection with the scheduled shortening of the settlement period of shares listed on any Japanese stock exchange, theex-dividend date andex-rights date is expected to become the preceding business day before the record date (or if the record date is not a business day, two business days prior thereto) if the record date is on or after July 18, 2019 (provided, however, such transition date is subject to change).

Acquisition by Toyota of Shares

Toyota may acquire its own common 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). In addition, Toyota may acquire its own Model AA Class Shares (i) by purchase from all holders of the relevant series of Model AA Class Shares who make an offer to transfer the shares to Toyota upon notice from Toyota to acquire the shares (pursuant to an ordinary resolution of a general shareholders’ meeting), (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 of common shares is made by Toyota from a specific party other than a subsidiary of Toyota, any other holder of common shares may make a demand to a representative director, more than five calendar days prior to the relevant shareholders’ meeting, that Toyota also purchase the common shares held by such holder. However, the acquisition of its own common 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 acquisition of shares must satisfy certain requirements that the total amount of the acquisition price may not exceed the amount of the distributable dividends. See “— Dividends.”

Shares acquired by Toyota may be held by it for any period or may be cancelled by resolution of the board of directors. Toyota may also transfer to any person the shares held by it, subject to a resolution of the board of directors, and subject also to other requirements applicable to the issuance of new shares. Toyota may also utilize its treasury stock for the purpose of transfer to any person upon exercise of stock acquisition rights or for the purpose of acquiring another company by way of merger, share exchange or corporate split through exchange of treasury stock for shares or assets of the acquired company.

The Companies Act generally prohibits any subsidiary of Toyota from acquiring shares of Toyota.

Model AA Class Shareholder’s Conversion Right into Common Shares

Holders of Model AA Class Shares may, at certain times specified in resolution of the board of directors as the conversion period at the time of the issuance of First Series Model AA Class Shares to Fifth Series Model AA Class Shares, demand that Toyota acquire some or all of such Model AA Class Shares held by such holder of Model AA Class shares in exchange for common shares in a number determined by a formula specified in such board resolution. Any fractions of less than one common share to be delivered in exchange for such Model AA Class Shares shall be disregarded, in which case payment of money as provided in the Companies Act shall not be made.

Model AA Class Shareholder’s Cash Put Option

Holders of Model AA Class Shares may, at certain times specified in resolution of the board of directors as the cash put option period at the time of the issuance of First Series Model AA Class Shares to Fifth Series Model AA Class Shares, demand that Toyota acquire some or all of such Model AA Class Shares in exchange for cash in an amount equivalent to the Base Amount. If demand for acquisition exceeds the amount available under the Companies Act for distribution as of the date of demand for such acquisition, Model AA Class Shares to be acquired by Toyota shall be determined by a resolution of the board of directors, and the cash put option in respect of Model AA Class Shares not so acquired shall be deemed not to have been exercised.

Toyota’s Cash Call Option

After the lapse of period specified in resolution of its board of directors at the time of the issuance of First Series Model AA Class Shares to Fifth Series Model AA Class Shares, on an acquisition date separately determined by a resolution of the board of directors, Toyota may acquire all of such Model AA Class Shares in exchange for cash in an amount equivalent to the Base Amount.

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 bynon-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. 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 “exchangenon-residents” and by “foreign investors.” The Foreign Exchange Regulations currently in effect do not, however, affect transactions between exchangenon-residents to purchase or sell shares outside Japan using currencies other than Japanese yen.

Exchangenon-residents are:

 

individuals who do not reside in Japan; and

 

corporations whose principal offices are located outside Japan.

Generally, branches and other offices ofnon-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 exchangenon-residents.

Foreign investors are:

 

individuals who are exchangenon-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 exchangenon-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 exchangenon-residents.

In general, the acquisition of shares of a Japanese company (such as the shares of capital stock of Toyota) by an exchangenon-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 exchangenon-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 or the date of receipt of payment, whichever comes later, unless the transfer was made through a bank or financial instruments business operator licensed or registered 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, in general, 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, or where that Japanese company is engaged in certain businesses designated by 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 bynon-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 astax-exempt entities, banks, insurance companies, broker-dealers, traders in securities that elect to use amark-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 stock (by vote or value), investors that hold shares of common stock or ADSs as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion transaction or other integrated transaction, U.S. Holders (as defined below) subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of any item of gross income with respect to shares of common stock or ADSs being taken into account in an “applicable financial statement” (as defined in section 451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) and U.S. Holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar) may be subject to special tax rules. This summary is based on the tax laws and regulations of the United States and Japan, judicial decisions, published rulings and administrative pronouncements all as in effect on the date hereof, as well as on the current income tax convention between the United States and Japan (the “Treaty”), as described below, all of which are subject to change (possibly with retroactive effect), and to differing interpretations.

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” is any beneficial owner of shares of common stock or ADSs that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is:

 

 1.

an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

 2.

a corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia;

 

 3.

an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax without regard to its source; or

 

 4.

a trust that is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and the control of one or more U.S. persons, or that has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

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 lawtaxation other than income taxation, as limited to national taxes, inheritance and gift taxation. This summary also does not cover any state or local, ornon-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) tonon-residents of Japan ornon-Japanese corporations without permanent establishments in Japan(“non-resident Holders”) who are holders of shares of common stock or of ADSs of Toyota. The following information regarding taxation in Japan is based on the tax treaties and tax laws in force and their interpretation by Japan’s tax authorities as of the date of this annual report. Tax laws 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 taxable events.

In the absence of an applicable income tax treaty, convention or agreement reducing the maximum rate of Japanese withholding tax or allowing an exemption from Japanese withholding tax, the rate of Japanese withholding tax applicable to dividends paid by Japanese corporations tonon-resident Holders is generally 20.42 percent, provided that, with respect to dividends paid on listed shares issued by a Japanese corporation (such as the shares of common stock or ADSs of Toyota) tonon-resident Holders, other than any individual shareholder who holds 3three percent or more of the total issued shares of the relevant Japanese corporation, the aforementioned 20.42 percent withholding tax rate is reduced to 15.315 percent for dividends due and payable on or before December 31, 2037. These rates include a special additional withholding tax (2.1 percent of the original withholding tax amount) to secure funds for reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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 10ten percent for portfolio investors

(15 (15 percent under the income tax treaties in force with, among other countries, Belgium (until 2019), Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, and Spain, and 10ten percent under the income tax treaties with, among other countries, Australia, Austria, Belgium (from 2020), France, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, 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 10ten 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 (as defined in the Treaty) are exempt from Japanese income tax by way of withholding or otherwise, provided that such dividends are not 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 particularnon-resident Holder is lower than the withholding tax rate otherwise applicable under Japanese tax law or if any particularnon-resident Holder is exempt from Japanese income tax with respect to such dividends under the income tax treaty applicable to such particularnon-resident Holder, suchnon-resident Holder who is entitled to a reduced rate of or exemption from Japanese withholding tax on the 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 and Special Income Tax for Reconstruction 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 fornon-resident Holders of a Japanese corporation may

provide this application service. In addition, a simplified special filing procedure is available fornon-resident Holders to claim treaty benefits of exemption from or reduction of Japanese withholding tax by submitting a Special Application Form for Income Tax Convention Regarding Relief from Japanese Income Tax and Special Income Tax for Reconstruction on Dividends of Listed Stock (together with any other required forms and documents). With respect to ADSs, this reduced rate or exemption is applicable if the Depositary or its agent submits, together with other documents, two Special 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 relevantnon-resident Holder of ADSs will be required to file proof of taxpayer status, residence and beneficial ownership (as applicable) and to provide other information or documents as may be required by the Depositary. Anon-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 fails to submit the required application in advance, will be entitled to claim the refund of Japanese taxes withheld in excess of the rate under an applicable tax treaty (if suchnon-resident Holder is entitled to a reduced treaty rate under the applicable income tax treaty) or the entire amount of Japanese tax withheld (if suchnon-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, fornon-resident Holders who would be so eligible under an applicable tax treaty, but where the required procedures as stated above are not followed.

Gains derived from the sale of shares of common stock or ADSs outside Japan by anon-resident Holder holding such shares of common stock or ADSs as portfolio investors are, in general, not subject to Japanese income tax or corporation tax under Japanese law. In addition, Eligible U.S. Holders are not subject toexempt from 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 from another individual 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 United States 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 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.

Dividends received on shares and ADSs of certain foreign corporations bynon-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 bynon-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 atax-free return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in those shares or ADSs, and thereafter will be treated as U.S.-source capital gain.

Distributions of additional shares of common stock that are made to U.S. Holders with respect to their shares of common stock or ADSs, and that are part of a pro rata distribution to all of Toyota’s shareholders, generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

For U.S. foreign tax credit purposes, dividends included in gross income by a U.S. Holder in respect of shares of common stock or ADSs will constitute income from sources outside the United States, and will generally be “passive category income” or, in the case of certain U.S. Holders, “general category income.” Subject to generally applicable limitations under U.S. federal income tax law and the Treaty, any Japanese withholding tax imposed in respect of a Toyota dividend may be claimed as a credit against the U.S. federal income tax liability of a U.S. Holder, or alternatively as a deduction in the computation of such U.S. Holder’s

taxable income if the U.S. Holder does not elect to claim a credit for any foreign taxes paid or accrued for the taxable year. Special rules generally will apply to the calculation of foreign tax credits in respect of dividend income that qualifies for preferential U.S. federal income tax rates. Additionally, special rules apply to individuals whose foreign source income during the taxable year consists entirely of “qualified passive income” and whose creditable foreign taxes paid or accrued during the taxable year do not exceed $300 ($600 in the case of a joint return). Further, under some circumstances, a U.S. Holder that:

 

 (i)

has held shares of common stock or ADSs for less than a specified minimum period; or

 

 (ii)

is obligated to make payments related to Toyota dividends,

will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for Japanese taxes imposed on Toyota dividends.

U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.

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

Anon-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 anon-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, 2018, and currently intends to continue its operations in such a manner that it will not become a PFIC in the future. Because the PFIC determination is made annually and the application of the PFIC rules to a corporation such as Toyota (which among other things is engaged in leasing and financing through several subsidiaries) is not entirely clear, no assurances can be made regarding determination of its PFIC status in the current or any future taxable year. If Toyota is determined to be a PFIC, U.S. Holders could be subject to additional U.S. federal income taxes on gain recognized with respect to the shares of common stock or ADSs and on certain distributions. In addition, an interest charge may apply to the portion of the U.S. federal income tax liability on such gains or distributions treated under the PFIC rules as having been deferred by the U.S. Holder.

Moreover, dividends that anon-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) on an annual basis, subject to certain exceptions based on the value of PFIC stock held. 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”).

ANon-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 theNon-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 suchNon-U.S. Holder).

ANon-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 theNon-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 suchNon-U.S. Holder); or

 

 (ii)

theNon-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 aNon-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 theNon-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 corporateNon-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 24% rate) if a U.S. Holder fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number to certify that such U.S. Holder is not subject to backup withholding or to otherwise comply with the applicable requirements of the backup withholding requirements.

Dividends paid to aNon-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 aNon-U.S. Holder, generally are exempt from information reporting and backup withholding under current U.S. federal income tax law. However, aNon-U.S. Holder may be required to provide certification ofnon-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 FormW-9, entitled Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, in the case of U.S. persons, and on IRS FormW-8BEN, entitled Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals), or IRS FormW-8BEN-E, entitled Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities) (or other appropriate IRS FormW-8), in the case ofnon-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.

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 Form20-F and reports on Form6-K with the SEC. You may read and copyaccess this information atthrough 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 pagewebsite (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 at1-800-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 1Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture471-8571, Japan, attention: Financial Reporting Department, Accounting Division, telephone number:+81-565-28-2121.

10.I SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

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 21 and 2728 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, marketableequity securities with readily determinable fair values, debt securities designated asavailable-for-sale, 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 avalue-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 inpre-tax earnings that was estimated to be ¥183.6¥206.9 billion and ¥206.9¥224.0 billion as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, respectively.

Based on Toyota’s overall currency exposure (including derivative positions), the risk during fiscal 20182019 topre-tax cash flow from currency movements was on average ¥210.8¥219.3 billion, with a high of ¥214.6¥225.3 billion and a low of ¥206.9¥211.2 billion.

The VAR was estimated by using a Monte Carlo Simulation Method and assumed 95% confidence level on the realization date and a10-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 ¥240.9 billion as of March 31, 2017 and ¥251.2 billion as of March 31, 2018.2018 and ¥249.1 billion as of March 31, 2019.

There are certain shortcomings inherent to the sensitivity analyses presented. The model assumes that interest rate changes are instantaneous parallel shifts in the yield curve. However, in reality, changes are rarely instantaneous. Although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may not react correspondingly to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets may lag behind changes in market rates. Finance receivables are less susceptible to prepayments when interest rates change and, as a result, Toyota’s model does not address prepayment risk for automotive related finance receivables. However, in the event of a change in interest rates, actual loan prepayments may deviate significantly from the assumptions used in the model.

Commodity Price Risk

Commodity price risk is the possibility of higher or lower costs due to changes in the prices of commodities, such asnon-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 variousavailable-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair values that are subject to price risk. The fair value ofavailable-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair values was ¥2,686.9 billion as of March 31, 2017 and ¥2,582.1 billion as of March 31, 2018.2018 and ¥2,154.9 billion as of March 31, 2019. The potential change in the fair value of these investments, assuming a 10% change in prices, would be approximately ¥268.6 billion as of March 31, 2017 and ¥258.2 billion as of March 31, 2018.2018 and ¥215.4 billion as of March 31, 2019.

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

Not applicable.

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, 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 providefee-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

Persons depositing or withdrawing shares must pay:

For:

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 U.S. 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 2018

For fiscal 2018,2019, Toyota received $822,582.54$751,594.86 from the Depositary for standardout-of-pocket maintenance costs for the ADRs (consisting of the expenses of postage and envelopes for mailing annual reports, printing and distributing dividend checks, stationery, postage, facsimile, and telephone calls), expenses relating to Toyota’s annual general shareholders’ meeting that are incurred with respect to Toyota’s ADR holders and 50% of the net dividend fees collected by the Depositary. The Depositary also paid Toyota’s continuing annual stock exchange listing fees.

Fees to be Paid in the Future

With regards to the ADS program, the Depositary has agreed to pay the standardout-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 pay for investor relations expenses and any other program related expenses. The limit on the amount of expenses for which the Depositary will pay is the sum of $300,000 annually. In addition, the Depositary has agreed to pay Toyota 50% of the net dividend fees collected by the Depositary during each annual period towards the aforementioned expenses.

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 fiscal 2018.2019. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Form20-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, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The disclosure controls and procedures also ensure that the Form20-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 President and the Executive Vice President, both Representative Directors. 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 President and the Executive Vice President, both Representative Directors, 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 members of the board of 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 (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Based on this evaluation, management concluded that Toyota’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2018.2019.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLC, 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, 2018,2019, 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 LLC, 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 20182019 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 an audit & supervisory board system, in accordance with the Companies Act. Toyota’s audit & supervisory board is comprised of six audit & supervisory board members, three of whom are outside audit & supervisory board members. Each audit & supervisory board member has been appointed at Toyota’s meetings of shareholders and has certain statutory powers independently, including auditing the business affairs and accounts of Toyota.

Toyota’s audit & supervisory board has determined that it does not have an “audit committee financial expert” serving on the audit & supervisory board. The qualifications for, and powers of, the audit & supervisory board member delineated in the Companies Act are different from those anticipated for any audit committee financial expert. Audit & supervisory board members 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 audit & supervisory board member has the authority to consult internal and external experts on accounting matters. Each audit & supervisory board member must fulfill the requirements under Japanese laws and regulations and otherwise follow Japanese corporate governance practices and, accordingly, Toyota’s audit & supervisory board has confirmed that it is not necessarily in Toyota’s best interest to nominate as audit & supervisory board member a person who meets the definition of audit committee financial expert. Although Toyota does not have an audit committee financial expert on its audit & supervisory board, Toyota believes that Toyota’s current corporate governance system, taken as a whole, including the audit & supervisory board members’ ability to consult internal and external experts, is fully equivalent to a system having an audit committee financial expert on its audit & supervisory board.

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

Toyota has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its members of the board of directors and managingoperating 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 Form20-F.

ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

ITEM 16C.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLC has audited the financial statements of Toyota included in this annual report on Form20-F.

The following table presents the aggregate fees for professional services and other services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLC and the various network and member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers to Toyota in fiscal 20172018 and fiscal 2018.2019.

 

      Yen in millions           Yen in millions     
      2017           2018           2018           2019     

Audit Fees(1)

   4,279    4,645    4,645    4,517 

Audit-related Fees(2)

   90    85    85    84 

Tax Fees(3)

   477    449    449    462 

All Other Fees(4)

   293    316    316    233 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   5,139    5,495    5,495    5,296 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(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 affiliated companies; 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 information system; 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; services providing information related to automotive market conditions; IT advisory services; and other advisory services.

Policies and Procedures of the Audit & Supervisory Board

Below is a summary of the current policies and procedures of the audit & supervisory board for thepre-approval of audit and permissiblenon-audit services performed by Toyota’s independent public accountants.

Under the policy, the Representative Directorsspecified operating officers or managers submit a request for generalpre-approval of audit and permissiblenon-audit services for the following fiscal year, which shall include details of the specific services and estimated fees for the services, to the audit & supervisory board, which reviews and determines whether or not to grant the request by the end of March of the fiscal year. Upon the generalpre-approval of the audit & supervisory board, the Representative Directorsspecified operating officers or managers are not required to obtain any specificpre-approval for audit and permissiblenon-audit services so long as those services fall within the scope of the generalpre-approval provided.

The audit & supervisory board makes a further determination of whether or not to grant a request to revise the generalpre-approval for the applicable fiscal year if such request is submitted by the Representative Directors.specified operating officers or managers. Such request may include (i) adding any audit or permissiblenon-audit services other than the ones listed in the generalpre-approval and (ii) obtaining services that are listed in the generalpre-approval but of which the total fee amount exceeds the amount affirmed by the generalpre-approval. The determination of whether or not to grant a request to revise the generalpre-approval noted in the foregoing may alternatively be

made by an audit & supervisory board member (full time), who is designated in advance by a resolution of the audit & supervisory board, in which case such audit & supervisory board member (full time) shall report such decision at the next meeting of the audit & supervisory board. The performance of audit and permissiblenon-audit services and the payment of fees are subject to review by the audit & supervisory board at least once every fiscal half year.

None of the audit related fees, tax fees or all other fees described in the table above were approved by the audit & supervisory board pursuant to the de minimis exception provided by paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule2-01 of RegulationS-X.

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 inRule 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 an audit & supervisory board. Toyota’s reliance onRule 10A-3(c)(3) does not, in its opinion, materially adversely affect the ability of its audit & supervisory board to act independently and to satisfy the other requirements ofRule 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 2018:2019:

 

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, 2017 – April 30, 2017

  922   5,896.74   —     —   

May 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017

  1,120   6,061.75   —     —   

June 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017

  1,484   5,853.15   —     —   

July 1, 2017 – July 31, 2017

  21,625,247   6,155.24   21,623,700   —   

August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017

  18,714,178   6,246.63   18,711,800   —   

September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017

  2,296   6,517.56   —     —   

October 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017

  3,973   6,921.19   —     —   

November 1, 2017 – November 30, 2017

  3,635   7,089.97   —     —   

December 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017

  4,843,895   7,230.12   4,840,500   —   

January 1, 2018– January 31, 2018

  14,537,271   7,637.48   14,533,700   —   

February 1, 2018 – February 28, 2018

  14,000,289   7,428.23   13,998,700   —   

March 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018

  1,654   6,933.76   —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  73,735,964    73,708,400   —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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, 2018 – April 30, 2018

  1,072   6,824.38   —     —   

May 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018

  1,999   7,372.49   —     —   

June 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018

  17,439,198   7,408.48   17,437,400   —   

July 1, 2018 – July 31, 2018

  15,434,017   7,309.27   15,432,200   —   

August 1, 2018 – August 31, 2018

  5,015,842   7,416.63   5,013,500   —   

September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018

  965   6,887.22   —     —   

October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

  1,360   6,781.67   —     —   

November 1, 2018 – November 30, 2018

  5,964,002   6,741.02   5,963,200   —   

December 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

  16,234,509   6,875.01   16,232,600   —   

January 1, 2019 – January 31, 2019

  14,618,806   6,716.59   14,618,100   —   

February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2019

  1,272   6,684.28   —     —   

March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019

  1,183   6,673.93   —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  74,714,225   —     74,697,000   —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(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 Companies Act. See “Additional Information — Memorandum and Articles of Association — Japanese Unit Share System.” The number of shares purchased not pursuant to publicly announced plans or programs conducted in fiscal 20182019 is 27,564.17,225.

(2)

Toyota announced on May 10, 2017,9, 2018, that it would repurchase up to 5055 million common shares between May 17, 201716, 2018 and August 31, 2017September 28, 2018 at a total price up to ¥250¥300 billion, in order to return to shareholders the profits derived in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.2018. Toyota also announced on November 7, 20176, 2018 that it would repurchase up to 4542 million common shares between November 14, 201713, 2018 and March 30, 201829, 2019 at a total price up to ¥250 billion in order to return to shareholders the profits derived in the interim period ended September 30, 2017.2018.

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 audit & supervisory board satisfies the requirements ofRule 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 anynon-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. Members of the Board of Directors.Toyota currently does not have any members of the board of 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 Companies Act does not require Japanese companies with an audit & supervisory board such as Toyota to have any independent directors on its board of directors. While the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules require that thenon-management directors of each listed company meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management, Toyota currently has nonon-management member on its board of directors. Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, the Companies Act does not require, and accordingly Toyota does not have, an internal corporate organ or committee comprised solely of independent directors.

Toyota currently has three outside members of the board of directors under the Companies Act. An “outside” member of the board of directors refers to:

(a) a person who is not, and has never been during the 10ten year period before becoming an outside member of the board of directors, an executive director (a member of the board of directors who engages in the execution of business), executive officer, manager or employee (collectively, “Executive Director, etc.”) of Toyota or its subsidiaries;

(b) if a person was a member of the board of directors, accounting counselor (in the case that an accounting counselor is a legal entity, an employee of such entity who is in charge of its affairs) or audit & supervisory board member (excluding those who have ever been Executive Directors, etc.) of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries at any time during the 10ten year period before becoming an outside member of the board of directors, such person who has not been an Executive Director, etc. of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries during the 10ten year period before becoming a member of the board of directors, accounting counselor or audit & supervisory board member; and

(c) a person who is not a spouse or relative within the second degree of kinship of any member of the board of directors or manager or other key employee of Toyota.

Such qualifications for an “outside” member of the board of directors are different from the director independence requirements under the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules.

In addition, pursuant to the regulations of the Japanese stock exchanges, Toyota is required to have one or more “independent director(s)/audit & supervisory board member(s),” defined under the relevant regulations of the Japanese stock exchanges as “outside directors” or “outside audit & supervisory board members” (as defined under the Companies Act), who are unlikely to have any conflicts of interests with Toyota’s general shareholders, and is also required to make efforts to have at least one “independent director(s)/audit & supervisory board member(s)” who is also a director. Each of the outside members of the board of directors of Toyota satisfies the “independent director/audit & supervisory board member” requirements under the regulations of the Japanese stock exchanges. Japan’s Corporate Governance Code provides that companies should appoint at least two “independent outside directors” as defined based on the criteria for assessing director independence established by Toyota in line with the independence standards of the Japanese stock exchanges. The content of the criteria for assessing director independence established by Toyota is the same as that of the independence standards of the Japanese stock exchanges, and each of the outside members of the board of directors of Toyota satisfies the “independent outside director” requirements under such independence standards. The definition of “independent director/audit & supervisory board member” and “independent outside director” is different from that of the definition of independent director under the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules.

2. Committees.Under the Companies Act, Toyota has elected to structure its corporate governance system as a company with audit & supervisory board members 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 an audit & supervisory board, 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. However, members of Toyota’s “ExecutiveExecutive Appointment Meeting” and “Executive Compensation Meeting,” half a majority of whom in each meeting are outside directors, discuss recommendations to the board of directors concerning nomineesthe appointment and remuneration fordismissal of members of the board of directors respectively.and audit & supervisory board members, and members of the Executive Compensation Meeting, a majority of whom are outside directors, review the remuneration system for members of board of directors and senior management as well as determine the amount of remuneration for each member of the board of directors.

Pursuant to the Companies Act, Toyota’s board of directors nominates and submits a proposal for the appointment of members of the board of directors for shareholder approval. The shareholders vote on such nomination at the general shareholders’ meeting. The Companies Act requires that the 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 as well as limits of remuneration, etc. to be paid to audit & supervisory board members 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 member of the board of directors is broadly delegated to the board of directors and the distribution of remuneration among each audit & supervisory board member is determined by consultation among the audit & supervisory board members.

3. Audit Committee.Toyota avails itself of paragraph (c)(3) ofRule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act, which provides a general exemption from the audit committee requirements to a foreign private issuer with an audit & supervisory board, subject to certain requirements which continue to be applicable underRule 10A-3.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, Toyota elects its audit & supervisory board members through a resolution adopted at a general shareholders’ meeting. Toyota currently has six audit & supervisory board members, which exceeds the minimum number of audit & supervisory board members required pursuant to the Companies Act.

Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, the Companies Act, among others, does not require audit & supervisory board members to establish an expertise in accounting or financial management nor are they required to present other special knowledge and experience. Therefore, none of Toyota’s audit & supervisory board members has “an expertise in accounting or financial management” as set forth in the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules. The Japanese Corporate Governance Code indicates that persons with appropriate experience and skills as well as necessary knowledge of finance, accounting, and laws should be appointed as audit & supervisory board members, and in particular, one or more audit & supervisory board members who have sufficient knowledge of finance and accounting matters should be appointed. Toyota has appointed persons who are able to provide opinions and advice regarding management based on their broader experience and discretion beyond finance and accounting. Under the Companies Act, the audit & supervisory board 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 audit & supervisory board member’s duties. The audit & supervisory board also prepares auditors’ reports and gives consent to proposals of the nomination of audit & supervisory board members andmembers. Further, the audit & supervisory board makes decisions concerning proposals relating to the appointment and dismissal of accounting auditors.auditors; it also has the authority to dismiss the accounting auditor when certain matters specified under the Companies Act occur.

Toyota currently has three outside audit & supervisory board members under the Companies Act. Under the Companies Act, at least half of the audit & supervisory board members must be an “outside” audit & supervisory board member, which is any person who satisfies all of the following requirements:

 

 (a)

the person has never been a member of the board of directors, accounting counselor (in the case that an accounting counselor is a legal entity, an employee of such entity who is in charge of its affairs), executive officer, manager or employee of Toyota or its subsidiaries during the 10ten year period before becoming an outside audit & supervisory board member;

 

 (b)

if the person was an audit & supervisory board member of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries at any time during the 10ten year period before becoming an outside audit & supervisory board member, such person has not been a member of the board of directors, accounting counselor (in the case that an accounting counselor is a legal entity, an employee of such entity who is in charge of its affairs), executive officer, manager or employee of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries during the 10ten year period before becoming an audit & supervisory board member of Toyota or any of its subsidiaries; and

 

 (c)

the person is not a spouse or relative within the second degree of kinship of any member of the board of directors or manager or other key employee of Toyota.

Such qualifications for an “outside” audit & supervisory board member are different from the audit committee independence requirement under the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules.

Each of the outside audit & supervisory board members of Toyota satisfies the “independent director/audit & supervisory board member” requirements under the regulations of the Japanese stock exchanges, as described above in “1. Members of the Board of Directors.”

4. Corporate Governance Guidelines.Unlike the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, Toyota is not required to adopt Japan’s Corporate Governance Code under Japanese laws and regulations, including the Companies Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan and stock exchange rules. However, if Toyota does not comply with Japan’s Corporate Governance Code, it is required to explain the reasons why it does not do so in accordance with the regulations of the Japanese stock exchanges. In addition, Toyota is required to resolve at the board of directors matters relating to a system, which is required under the ordinance of the Ministry of Justice (“internal control system” or “naibu-tosei“), to ensure the execution of duties of the members of the board of directors to comply with laws, regulations and articles of incorporation, and any other systems to ensure the adequacy of the business, 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.Similar to the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, under Japan’s Corporate Governance Code, Toyota is encouraged to adopt a code of conduct regarding ethical business activities for members of the board of directors, officers and employees. Toyota has resolved matters relating to maintenance of an “internal control system,” or “naibu-tosei,“ in order to ensure its employees comply with laws, regulations and the articles of incorporation, etc. pursuant to the Companies Act, and Toyota 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.

ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

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 Form20-F.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

   Page 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-2 

Consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 20172018 and 20182019

   F-3 

Consolidated statements of income for the years ended
March  31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019

   F-5 

Consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended
March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019

   F-6 

Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity for the years ended
March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019

   F-7 

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended
March  31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019

   F-9 

Notes to consolidated financial statements

   F-10 

All financial statements 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 from continuing operations before income taxes and the investment in and advances to each company is less than 20% of consolidated total assets.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

(“Toyota Motor Corporation”)

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”) as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2018,2019, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2018,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 20182019 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, 2018,2019, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for investments in equity securities as of April 1, 2018 due to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 “Financial Instruments—Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.”

Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated 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 the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. 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.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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 LLC

Nagoya, Japan

June 25, 201821, 2019

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2006.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Assets

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   2,995,075  3,052,269    3,052,269  3,574,704 

Time deposits

   1,082,654  901,244    901,244  1,126,352 

Marketable securities

   1,821,598  1,768,360    1,768,360  1,127,160 

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of ¥50,110 million in 2017 and ¥25,925 million in 2018

   2,115,938  2,219,562 

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of ¥25,925 million in 2018 and ¥16,370 million in 2019

   2,219,562  2,372,734 

Finance receivables, net

   6,196,649  6,348,306    6,348,306  6,647,771 

Other receivables

   436,867  489,338    489,338  568,156 

Inventories

   2,388,617  2,539,789    2,539,789  2,656,396 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   796,297  833,788    833,788  805,964 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   17,833,695  18,152,656    18,152,656  18,879,237 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   9,012,222  9,481,618    9,481,618  10,281,118 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Investments and other assets

      

Marketable securities and other securities investments

   7,679,928  7,999,323    7,999,323  7,479,926 

Affiliated companies

   2,845,639  3,162,917    3,162,917  3,313,723 

Employees receivables

   25,187  22,562    22,562  21,683 

Other

   1,156,406  1,221,500    1,221,500  1,275,768 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total investments and other assets

   11,707,160  12,406,302    12,406,302  12,091,100 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

      

Land

   1,379,991  1,404,611    1,404,611  1,386,308 

Buildings

   4,470,996  4,659,753    4,659,753  4,802,175 

Machinery and equipment

   11,357,340  11,535,381    11,535,381  11,857,425 

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases

   5,966,579  5,934,393    5,934,393  6,139,163 

Construction in progress

   474,188  509,851    509,851  651,713 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment, at cost

   23,649,094  24,043,989    24,043,989  24,836,784 

Less - Accumulated depreciation

   (13,451,985 (13,776,316   (13,776,316 (14,151,290
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment, net

   10,197,109  10,267,673    10,267,673  10,685,494 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

   48,750,186  50,308,249    50,308,249  51,936,949 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Liabilities

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   4,953,682  5,154,913    5,154,913  5,344,973 

Current portion of long-term debt

   4,290,449  4,186,277    4,186,277  4,254,260 

Accounts payable

   2,566,382  2,586,657    2,586,657  2,645,984 

Other payables

   936,938  1,048,216    1,048,216  1,102,802 

Accrued expenses

   3,137,827  3,104,260    3,104,260  3,222,446 

Income taxes payable

   223,574  462,327    462,327  320,998 

Other current liabilities

   1,210,113  1,254,241    1,254,241  1,335,475 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   17,318,965  17,796,891     17,796,891   18,226,938 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

   9,911,596  10,006,374    10,006,374  10,550,945 

Accrued pension and severance costs

   905,070  931,182    931,182  963,406 

Deferred income taxes

   1,423,726  1,118,165    1,118,165  1,014,851 

Other long-term liabilities

   521,876  533,561    533,561  615,599 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

   12,762,268  12,589,282    12,589,282  13,144,801 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   30,081,233  30,386,173    30,386,173  31,371,739 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Mezzanine equity

      

Model AA Class Shares, no par value,

   485,877  491,974    491,974  498,073 

authorized: 150,000,000 shares in 2017 and 2018;

issued: 47,100,000 shares in 2017 and 2018

   

authorized: 150,000,000 shares in 2018 and 2019;

issued: 47,100,000 shares in 2018 and 2019

   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

      

Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock, no par value,

authorized: 10,000,000,000 shares in 2017 and 2018;

issued: 3,262,997,492 shares in 2017 and 2018

   397,050  397,050 

Common stock, no par value,
authorized: 10,000,000,000 shares in 2018 and 2019;
issued: 3,262,997,492 shares in 2018 and 2019

   397,050  397,050 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   484,013  487,502    487,502  487,162 

Retained earnings

   17,601,070  19,473,464    19,473,464  21,987,515 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   640,922  435,699    435,699  (916,650

Treasury stock, at cost, 288,274,636 shares in 2017 and 353,073,500 shares in 2018

   (1,608,243 (2,057,733

Treasury stock, at cost, 353,073,500 shares in 2018 and 430,558,325 shares in 2019

   (2,057,733 (2,606,925
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

   17,514,812  18,735,982    18,735,982  19,348,152 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Noncontrolling interests

   668,264  694,120    694,120  718,985 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   18,183,076  19,430,102    19,430,102  20,067,137 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

      

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity

   48,750,186  50,308,249    50,308,249  51,936,949 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Note: The total number of authorized shares for common stock and Model AA Class Shares is 10,000,000,000 shares.

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Net revenues

        

Sales of products

   26,549,111  25,813,496  27,420,276    25,813,496  27,420,276  28,105,338 

Financing operations

   1,854,007  1,783,697  1,959,234    1,783,697  1,959,234  2,120,343 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

   28,403,118  27,597,193  29,379,510    27,597,193  29,379,510  30,225,681 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of products sold

   21,456,086  21,543,035  22,600,474    21,543,035  22,600,474  23,389,495 

Cost of financing operations

   1,149,379  1,191,301  1,288,679    1,191,301  1,288,679  1,392,290 

Selling, general and administrative

   2,943,682  2,868,485  3,090,495    2,868,485  3,090,495  2,976,351 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total costs and expenses

   25,549,147  25,602,821  26,979,648    25,602,821  26,979,648  27,758,136 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   2,853,971  1,994,372  2,399,862    1,994,372  2,399,862  2,467,545 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income (expense)

        

Interest and dividend income

   157,862  158,983  179,541    158,983  179,541  225,495 

Interest expense

   (35,403 (29,353 (27,586   (29,353 (27,586 (28,078

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

   (5,573 33,601  22,664 

Foreign exchange gain, net

   33,601  22,664  12,400 

Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities

   —     —    (341,054

Other income (loss), net

   12,524  36,222  45,948    36,222  45,948  (50,843
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income (expense)

   129,410  199,453  220,567    199,453  220,567  (182,080
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 ��

 

 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   2,983,381  2,193,825  2,620,429    2,193,825  2,620,429  2,285,465 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Provision for income taxes

   878,269  628,900  504,406    628,900  504,406  659,944 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   329,099  362,060  470,083    362,060  470,083  360,066 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   2,434,211  1,926,985  2,586,106    1,926,985  2,586,106  1,985,587 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Less - Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (121,517 (95,876 (92,123   (95,876 (92,123 (102,714
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   2,312,694  1,831,109  2,493,983    1,831,109  2,493,983  1,882,873 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Note: Net income attributable to common shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is 2,481,692 million yen and 1,821,314 million yen, respectively, which is derived by deducting dividend and accretion to Model AA Class Shares of 12,291 million yen and 9,795 million yen, respectively, from Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation.

 

Note: Net income attributable to common shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019 is ¥1,821,314 million, ¥2,481,692 million and ¥1,868,085 million, respectively, which is derived by deducting dividend and accretion to Model AA Class Shares of ¥9,795 million, ¥12,291 million and ¥14,788 million, respectively, from Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation.

Note: Net income attributable to common shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019 is ¥1,821,314 million, ¥2,481,692 million and ¥1,868,085 million, respectively, which is derived by deducting dividend and accretion to Model AA Class Shares of ¥9,795 million, ¥12,291 million and ¥14,788 million, respectively, from Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation.

 

  Yen   Yen 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

        

- Basic

   741.36  605.47  842.00    605.47  842.00  650.55 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

- Diluted

   735.36  599.22  832.78    599.22  832.78  645.11 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash dividends per common share

   210.00  210.00  220.00 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

  Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,  For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018  2017 2018 2019 

Net income

   2,434,211  1,926,985  2,586,106    1,926,985    2,586,106    1,985,587 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (395,352 (57,926 (120,606 (57,926 (120,606 27,016 

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

   (312,192 4,279  (94,559 4,279  (94,559 (21,165

Pension liability adjustments

   (209,181 93,312  22,315  93,312  22,315  (54,836
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

   (916,725 39,665  (192,850 39,665  (192,850 (48,985
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

   1,517,486  1,966,650  2,393,256  1,966,650  2,393,256  1,936,602 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Less - Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (71,569 (103,161 (93,096 (103,161 (93,096 (96,458
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   1,445,917  1,863,489  2,300,160  1,863,489  2,300,160  1,840,144 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 Yen in millions  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
interests
 Total
shareholders’
equity
 

Balances at March 31, 2015

 397,050  547,054  15,591,947  1,477,545  (1,225,465 16,788,131  859,198  17,647,329 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

  1,972  (97   1,875  3,834  5,709 

Comprehensive income

        

Net income

   2,312,694    2,312,694  121,517  2,434,211 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (362,965  (362,965 (32,387 (395,352

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

    (302,620  (302,620 (9,572 (312,192

Pension liability adjustments

    (201,192  (201,192 (7,989 (209,181
      

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

      1,445,917  71,569  1,517,486 
      

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (3,638   (3,638  (3,638

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

   (2,449   (2,449  (2,449

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

   (704,728   (704,728  (704,728

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

       (73,129 (73,129

Repurchase of treasury stock

     (782,871 (782,871  (782,871

Reissuance of treasury stock

  183    4,515  4,698   4,698 

Retirement of treasury stock

  (1,048 (399,489  400,537   —      —   
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  Common
stock
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Treasury
stock,
at cost
 Total
Toyota Motor
Corporation
shareholders’
equity
 Noncontrolling
interests
 Total
shareholders’
equity
 

Balances at March 31, 2016

 397,050  548,161  16,794,240  610,768  (1,603,284 16,746,935  861,472  17,608,407  397,050  548,161  16,794,240  610,768  (1,603,284 16,746,935  861,472  17,608,407 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

  (35,555  (2,226 283,561  245,780  (232,433 13,347   (35,555  (2,226 283,561  245,780  (232,433 13,347 

Comprehensive income

                

Net income

   1,831,109    1,831,109  95,876  1,926,985    1,831,109    1,831,109  95,876  1,926,985 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (52,427  (52,427 (5,499 (57,926    (52,427  (52,427 (5,499 (57,926

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

    (8,002  (8,002 12,281  4,279     (8,002  (8,002 12,281  4,279 

Pension liability adjustments

    92,809   92,809  503  93,312     92,809   92,809  503  93,312 
      

 

  

 

  

 

       

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

      1,863,489  103,161  1,966,650       1,863,489  103,161  1,966,650 
      

 

  

 

  

 

       

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (4,849   (4,849  (4,849   (4,849   (4,849  (4,849

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

   (4,946   (4,946  (4,946   (4,946   (4,946  (4,946

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

   (634,475   (634,475  (634,475   (634,475   (634,475  (634,475

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

       (63,936 (63,936       (63,936 (63,936

Repurchase of treasury stock

     (700,228 (700,228  (700,228     (700,228 (700,228  (700,228

Reissuance of treasury stock

  (1,219   4,325  3,106   3,106   (1,219   4,325  3,106   3,106 

Retirement of treasury stock

  (27,374 (380,009  407,383   —      —     (27,374 (380,009  407,383   —      —   
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balances at March 31, 2017

 397,050  484,013  17,601,070  640,922  (1,608,243 17,514,812  668,264  18,183,076  397,050  484,013  17,601,070  640,922  (1,608,243 17,514,812  668,264  18,183,076 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

  1,817  11,400  (11,400  1,817  (3,476 (1,659

Comprehensive income

        

Net income

   2,493,983    2,493,983  92,123  2,586,106 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (118,977  (118,977 (1,629 (120,606

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

    (96,581  (96,581 2,022  (94,559

Pension liability adjustments

    21,735   21,735  580  22,315 
      

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

      2,300,160  93,096  2,393,256 
      

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (4,849   (4,849  (4,849

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

   (7,442   (7,442  (7,442

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

   (620,698   (620,698  (620,698

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

       (63,764 (63,764

Repurchase of treasury stock

     (500,177 (500,177  (500,177

Reissuance of treasury stock

  1,672    50,687  52,359   52,359 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balances at March 31, 2018

 397,050  487,502  19,473,464  435,699  (2,057,733 18,735,982  694,120  19,430,102 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)

 

 Yen in millions  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
interests
 Total
shareholders’
equity
  Common
stock
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Treasury
stock,
at cost
 Total
Toyota Motor
Corporation
shareholders’
equity
 Noncontrolling
interests
 Total
shareholders’
equity
 

Balances at March 31, 2017

 397,050  484,013  17,601,070  640,922  (1,608,243 17,514,812  668,264  18,183,076 

Balances at March 31, 2018

 397,050  487,502  19,473,464  435,699  (2,057,733 18,735,982  694,120  19,430,102 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cumulative effect of accounting changes

   1,282,082  (1,309,620  (27,538  (27,538

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

  1,817  11,400  (11,400  1,817  (3,476 (1,659  105     105  (2,226 (2,121

Comprehensive income

                

Net income

   2,493,983    2,493,983  92,123  2,586,106    1,882,873    1,882,873  102,714  1,985,587 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (118,977  (118,977 (1,629 (120,606    29,448   29,448  (2,432 27,016 

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

    (96,581  (96,581 2,022  (94,559    (21,111  (21,111 (54 (21,165

Pension liability adjustments

    21,735   21,735  580  22,315     (51,066  (51,066 (3,770 (54,836
      

 

  

 

  

 

       

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

      2,300,160  93,096  2,393,256       1,840,144  96,458  1,936,602 
      

 

  

 

  

 

       

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (4,849   (4,849  (4,849   (4,850   (4,850  (4,850

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

   (7,442   (7,442  (7,442   (9,938   (9,938  (9,938

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

   (620,698   (620,698  (620,698   (636,116   (636,116  (636,116

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

       (63,764 (63,764       (69,367 (69,367

Repurchase of treasury stock

     (500,177 (500,177  (500,177     (550,107 (550,107  (550,107

Reissuance of treasury stock

  1,672    50,687  52,359   52,359   (445   915  470   470 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balances at March 31, 2018

 397,050  487,502  19,473,464  435,699  (2,057,733 18,735,982  694,120  19,430,102 

Balances at March 31, 2019

 397,050  487,162  21,987,515  (916,650 (2,606,925 19,348,152  718,985  20,067,137 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
 For the years ended March 31,  For the years ended March 31, 
 2016 2017 2018  2017 2018 2019 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income

 2,434,211  1,926,985  2,586,106  1,926,985  2,586,106  1,985,587 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

      

Depreciation

 1,625,837  1,610,950  1,734,033  1,610,950  1,734,033  1,792,375 

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

 159,265  98,666  76,069 

Provision (reversal) for doubtful accounts and credit losses

 98,666  76,069  80,065 

Pension and severance costs, less payments

 8,833  23,253  4,286  23,253  4,286  31,645 

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

 33,329  30,673  35,289  30,673  35,289  35,902 

Unrealized losses onavailable-for-sale securities, net

 9,272  7,073  846 

Unrealized losses (gains) on marketable securities

 7,073  846  339,472 

Deferred income taxes

 32,889  (53,299 (237,961 (53,299 (237,961 (86,594

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

 (329,099 (362,060 (470,083 (362,060 (470,083 (360,066

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

      

Increase in accounts and notes receivable

 (25,180 (264,784 (105,435 (264,784 (105,435 (246,845

Increase in inventories

 (68,912 (246,326 (171,148 (246,326 (171,148 (166,902

Increase in other current assets

 (200,669 (152,116 (162,582

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

 2,135  (149,463 (102,472

Increase in accounts payable

 120,381  145,957  46,648  145,957  46,648  94,887 

Increase (decrease) in accrued income taxes

 (5,516 (121,032 238,753  (121,032 238,753  (141,329

Increase in other current liabilities

 368,923  480,094  211,452  480,094  211,452  351,122 

Other

 297,293  290,203  423,736  290,203  423,736  159,750 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 4,460,857  3,414,237  4,210,009  3,568,488  4,223,128  3,766,597 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Additions to finance receivables

 (13,549,278 (13,636,694 (15,058,516 (13,636,694 (15,058,516 (15,884,610

Collection of finance receivables

 13,067,700  12,885,944  14,013,204  12,885,944  14,013,204  14,834,709 

Proceeds from sales of finance receivables

 48,154  42,037  33,108  42,037  33,108  24,394 

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

 (1,282,545 (1,223,878 (1,291,117 (1,223,878 (1,291,117 (1,452,725

Additions to equipment leased to others

 (2,776,671 (2,317,559 (2,307,590 (2,317,559 (2,307,590 (2,286,162

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

 42,147  41,238  71,820  41,238  71,820  65,437 

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

 1,111,727  1,238,278  1,211,272  1,238,278  1,211,272  1,385,074 

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

 (2,197,477 (2,517,008 (3,052,916 (2,517,008 (3,052,916 (1,840,355

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities and security investments

 108,708  260,039  275,574  260,039  275,574  1,134,127 

Proceeds upon maturity of marketable securities and security investments

 3,307,107  1,641,502  2,247,964  1,641,502  2,247,964  1,564,671 

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

 628  44,274  (576 44,274  (576 5,010 

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

 (1,062,744 571,888  197,681  571,888  197,681  (246,811
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 (3,182,544 (2,969,939 (3,660,092 (2,969,939 (3,660,092 (2,697,241
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 4,845,872  4,603,446  4,793,939  4,603,446  4,793,939  5,000,921 

Payments of long-term debt

 (4,176,202 (3,845,554 (4,452,338 (3,845,554 (4,452,338 (4,442,232

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

 (10,903 273,037  347,738 

Proceeds from issuance of class shares

 474,917   —     —   

Increase in short-term borrowings

 273,037  347,738  164,282 

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

 (1,225 (3,697 (6,194 (3,697 (6,194 (8,690

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

 (704,728 (634,475 (620,698 (634,475 (620,698 (636,116

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 (73,129 (63,936 (63,764 (63,936 (63,764 (69,367

Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock, and other

 (778,173 (703,986 (447,818

Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock

 (703,986 (447,818 (549,637
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 (423,571 (375,165 (449,135 (375,165 (449,135 (540,839
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 (199,871 (13,486 (43,588

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 654,871  55,647  57,194 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 2,284,557  2,939,428  2,995,075 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 (13,486 (43,588 (41,641

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 209,898  70,313  486,876 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 2,939,428  3,149,326  3,219,639 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 2,939,428  2,995,075  3,052,269 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 3,149,326  3,219,639  3,706,515 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 include restricted cash and cash equivalents of 167,370 million yen and 131,811 million yen at the beginning of the year and the end of the year, respectively. Restricted cash and cash equivalents were included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Nature of operations:

Toyota and its affiliated companies are 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 and its affiliated companies provide 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 and its affiliated companies.

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 Japanese generally accepted accounting principles 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, its majority-owned subsidiary companies and variable interest entities of which Toyota is the primary beneficiary. 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 fair value if a decline in market value is determined other-than-temporary. Investments innon-public companies in which Toyota does not exercise significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) are stated at cost.

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 marketabledebt securities, litigation liabilities and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.

Translation of foreign currencies -

All asset and liability accounts of foreign subsidiaries and affiliated companies are translated into Japanese yen at appropriateyear-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 appropriateyear-end current exchange rates and the resulting transaction gains or losses are recorded in operations currently.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Revenue recognition -

Revenues from sales ofIn the automotive operations, performance obligations are considered to be satisfied when completed vehicles and parts are generally recognized upon delivery which is considered to have occurred when the dealer has taken titledelivered to the product andagreed locations with dealers. For parts for overseas production, it is when they are loaded on a ship to foreign manufacturing companies. We do not have any material significant payment terms as payment is received at or shortly after the risk and rewardpoint of ownership have been substantively transferred, except as described below.sale.

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.program utilizing the most likely outcome method.

The sale of certain vehicles includes a contractual right, which entitles customers to free vehicle maintenance. We use an observable price to determine the stand-alone selling price for separate performance obligations or a cost plus margin approach when one is not available. Such revenues from free maintenance contracts are deferred and recognized as revenue over the period of the contract in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in satisfying the obligations under the contract.

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 operatingaccordance with lease accounting. The underlying vehicles of these transactions are recorded as assets and are depreciated in accordance with Toyota’s depreciation policy.

We have elected to recognize the cost of transport service activities after the customer gains control as expenses at the time that control of products transfers.

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 saleAll other operations business of certain vehiclesToyota includes the design, manufacture and sales of housing. Certain revenues from the housing business, such as those of ordered housing are recognized only to the extent of the costs incurred until such time that it can reasonably measure the outcome of the performance obligation.

If the period between satisfaction of the performance obligation and receipt of consideration is expected to be within one year or less, as a determinablepractical expedient, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the contract, which entitleseffects of a significant financing component.

Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted 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.governmental authorities.

Other costs -

Advertising and sales promotion costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were ¥489,036 million, ¥448,780 million, ¥509,653 million and ¥509,653¥490,093 million for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, 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. Toyota mainly employs 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 of recalls and other safety measures.

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 ¥1,055,672 million, ¥1,037,528 million, ¥1,064,269 million and ¥1,064,269¥1,048,882 million for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

CashRestricted 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. Restricted cash and cash equivalents mainly include customer collections on securitized receivables to be distributed to investors as payments on the related secured debt.

Marketable securities and other securities investments -

Marketable securities and other securities investments consist of debt and equity securities. Debt and equity securities designated asavailable-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses includedand the difference between fair value and acquisition cost is reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity, net of applicable taxes. Individual securities classified asavailable-for-sale are reduced to fair 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 during and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the carrying value, the financial condition and prospects of the companyentity issuing such securities and Toyota’s ability and intent to retain its investment in the companyentity for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. Realized gains and losses, which are determined based on the average-cost method, are reflected in the consolidated statements of income when realized.

Security investmentsChanges innon-public companies -

Security investments fair value on equity securities with readily determinable fair values are recognized innon-public companies net income. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are carriedmeasured at cost as fair value is not readily determinable. Ifminus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the value ofidentical or anon-public security similar 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.same issuer.

Finance receivables -

Finance receivables recorded on Toyota’s consolidated balance sheets are comprised of the unpaid principal balance, plus accrued interest, less charge-offs, net of any unearned income and deferred origination costs and the allowance for credit losses. Deferred origination costs are 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.

The contract periods 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 arenon-recourse, which relieves the dealers from financial responsibility in the event of repossession.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

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. The contract periods 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.

A receivable account balance is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Toyota will be unable to collect all amounts due 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. An account modified as a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be impaired. A troubled debt restructuring occurs when an account is modified through a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty.

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, or when 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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

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 arewritten-off against the allowance for credit losses when it is

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

probable that a loss has been realized. Retail receivables class and finance lease receivables class are not placed generally on nonaccrual status when principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. However, these receivables are generallywritten-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, 20172018 and 2018,2019, finance receivables on nonaccrual status are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017   2018   2018   2019 

Retail

   7,064    6,897    6,897    9,401 

Finance leases

   2,297    2,117    2,117    2,431 

Wholesale

   15,018    12,484    12,484    18,217 

Real estate

   12,632    13,856    13,856    18,281 

Working capital

   561    105    105    —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   37,572    35,459    35,459    48,330 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

As of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, finance receivables 90 days or more past due and accruing are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017   2018   2018   2019 

Retail

   26,616    26,007    26,007    28,438 

Finance leases

   3,526    3,812    3,812    3,821 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   30,142    29,819    29,819    32,259 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

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 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.

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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.

Troubled debt restructurings in the retail receivables and finance lease receivables portfolio segments are specifically identified as impaired and aggregated with their respective portfolio segments when determining the allowance for credit losses. Impaired loans in the retail receivables and finance lease receivables portfolio segments are insignificant for individual evaluation and Toyota has determined that allowance for credit losses for each of the retail receivables and finance lease receivables portfolio segments would not be materially different if they had been individually evaluated for impairment.

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 iswritten-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 ofoff-lease vehicles to the extent that sales proceeds are not sufficient to cover the carrying value of the leased asset at lease termination. Toyota maintains an allowance to cover probable estimated losses related to unguaranteed residual values on its owned portfolio. The allowance is evaluated considering projected vehicle return rates and projected loss severity. Factors considered in the determination of projected return rates and loss severity include historical and market information on used vehicle sales, trends in lease returns and new car markets, and general economic conditions. Management evaluates the foregoing factors, develops several potential loss scenarios, and reviews allowance levels to determine whether reserves are considered adequate to cover the probable range of losses.

The allowance for residual value losses is maintained in amounts considered by Toyota to be appropriate in relation to the estimated losses on its owned portfolio. Upon disposal of the assets, the allowance for residual losses is adjusted for the difference between the net book value and the proceeds from sale.

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Inventories -

Inventories are valued at cost, not in excess of net realizable value, 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 ¥433,802¥472,717 million and ¥472,717¥470,208 million at March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, respectively. Had the“first-in,first-out” basis been used for those companies using the LIFO basis, inventories would have been ¥40,650¥22,778 million and ¥22,778¥25,302 million higher than reported at March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, 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.

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.

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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.

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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 statements 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. All derivative financial instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value, taking into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow us to net settle positive and negative positions and offset cash collateral held with the same counterparty on a net basis. 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 common share -

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share is done by adjusting net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, which includes the additional dilution from the assumed conversion of model AA class shares and 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.

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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 asavailable-for-sale, foreign currency translation adjustments and adjustments attributed to pension liabilities associated with Toyota’s defined benefit pension plans.

Accounting changes -

In July 2015,May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance to simplify the measurement of inventory. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for effect of derivative contract novations on existing hedge accounting relationships. This guidance clarifies that a change in the counterparty to a designated derivative hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for contingent put and call options in debt instruments. This guidance clarifies whether embedded contingent put and call options are clearly and closely related to the debt host when bifurcating embedded derivatives. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for consolidation. Under this guidance, a reporting entity would evaluate its indirect economic interest in a variable interest entity held through a related party under common control on a proportionate basis. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance for comprehensive income. This guidance allows entities to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive incomes as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 of the United States to retained earnings. Toyota early adopted this guidance on April 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent pronouncements to be adopted in future periods -

In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in

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exchange for those goods or services and supersedes the current revenue recognition guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance on the deferral of the effective date. As a result, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. This guidance may be adopted retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this guidance recognized at the date of initial application. Toyota will applyapplied the modified retrospective method of adoption fromto contracts that were not completed as of the fiscal year beginningadoption on April 1, 2018. Management does not expectThe adoption of this guidance todid not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements. See note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for the disclosure by adoption of this guidance.

In January 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for financial instruments. This guidance addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments and will requirerequires entities to measure equity investments at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Toyota will adoptadopted this guidance from the fiscal year beginningon April 1, 2018. Toyota will recognizerecognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of ¥1,125,109¥1,309,725 million as of April 1, 2018 forafter-tax unrealized gains of available-for-sale(losses) on equity securities previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, which is mainly included in “Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities” and “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies” of Toyota’s consolidated statements of income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, was losses of ¥419,429 million. See note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for the disclosure by adoption of this guidance.

In August 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for classification of statement of cash flows. This guidance clarifies classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments of statement of cash flows. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance that would require entities to recognize the income tax consequences of intercompany asset transfers other than inventory. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for the statement of cash flows. This guidance requires that restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents. It also requires entities to disclose how the statement of cash flows that includes restricted cash with cash and cash equivalents reconciles to the balance sheet. Toyota adopted this guidance on April 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

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Recent pronouncements to be adopted in future periods -

In February 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for leases. This guidance will require lessees to recognize almost all leases on their balance sheet as aright-of-use asset and a lease liability. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This guidance may be adopted retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this guidance recognized at the date of initial application. Toyota will apply the modified retrospective method of adoption from the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.statements, but expects to record an increase in total assets by approximately 1%.

In June 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. This guidance introduces an approach to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments based on expected losses. It also modifies the impairment model foravailable-for-sale debt securities. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016,2017, the FASB issued updated guidance for classification of statement of cash flows.hedge accounting. This guidance clarifies classificationsimplifies and expands the application of certain cash receipts and cash payments of statement of cash flows.hedge accounting. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017,2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016,August 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance that would require entities to recognize the income tax consequences of intercompany asset transfers other than inventory.for fair value measurements. This guidance adds, removes and modifies fair value measurement disclosure requirements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for the statement of cash flows. This guidance will require that restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents. It will also require entities to disclose how the statement of cash flows that includes restricted cash with cash and cash equivalents reconciles to the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

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In August 2017, the FASB issued updated guidance for hedge accounting. This guidance simplifies and expands the application of hedge accounting. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2018,2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impactpotential impacts of adopting this guidance on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.disclosures.

Other information -

On April 1, 2018, Toyota changed the exchange rate used to translate foreign currency-denominated transactions as well as foreign currency-denominated monetary receivables and payables from the Telegraphic Transfer Buying Rate and Telegraphic Transfer Selling Rate to the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate. As a result, for the year ended March 31, 2019, net revenues and operating income increased by ¥56,127 million and ¥136,272 million, respectively, other income (expense) decreased by ¥103,300 million and income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies increased by ¥32,972 million.

Reclassifications -

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentations as of and for the year ended March 31, 2018.2019.

3. Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash payments for income taxes were ¥884,589 million, ¥854,600 million, ¥500,214 million and ¥500,214¥836,619 million for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively. Interest payments during the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 were ¥381,280 million, ¥362,602 million, ¥422,720 million and ¥422,720¥507,812 million, respectively.

Capital lease obligations of ¥6,546 million, ¥5,975 million, ¥4,467 million and ¥4,467¥6,086 million were incurred for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively.

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4. Acquisitions and dispositions:

Toyota Housing Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, increased its ownership interest in Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. (Business description: Production and sale of housing materials and components, etc.) to 51% by acquiring 11,181,798 shares of common stock of Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. through a tender offer on December 29, 2016 as well as a third-party allotment of Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. shares to Toyota Housing Corporation and a disposal of Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. treasury stock on January 5, 2017, in order to increase competitiveness through enhanced cooperation with Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. As a result, Misawa Homes Co., Ltd., previously an affiliated company accounted for under the equity method, is now accounted for as a consolidated subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method. Acquisition-related costs were accounted as expense when incurred, and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests as of the date of the acquisition of control are immaterial in value.

The amount of sales of Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. after the date of the acquisition of control, which is included in “Sales of products” of Toyota’s consolidated statements of income for fiscal 2017, is ¥130,046 million. Misawa Homes’ net income does not have a material effect on net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation in term of monetary value.

In addition to the above, Toyota made several acquisitions and dispositions during the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, however the assets and liabilities acquired or transferred were not material.

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5. Marketable securities and other securities investments:

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

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2017   March 31, 2018 
  Cost   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair value   Cost   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair value 

Available-for-sale

                

Public and corporate bonds

   5,789,221    145,640    49,030    5,885,831    6,276,811    150,198    118,275    6,308,734 

Common stocks

   668,345    2,018,910    321    2,686,934    676,959    1,910,767    5,611    2,582,115 

Other

   819,514    9,724    2,670    826,568    730,334    8,058    1,413    736,979 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   7,277,080    2,174,274    52,021    9,399,333    7,684,104    2,069,023    125,299    9,627,828 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

                

Public and corporate bonds

   25,257          29,980       

Common stocks

   76,936          109,875       
  

 

         

 

       

Total

   102,193          139,855       
  

 

         

 

       
  Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018 
  Cost   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair value 

Available-for-sale

        

Public and corporate bonds

   6,276,811    150,198    118,275    6,308,734 

Common stocks

   676,959    1,910,767    5,611    2,582,115 

Other

   730,334    8,058    1,413    736,979 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   7,684,104    2,069,023    125,299    9,627,828 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

        

Public and corporate bonds

   29,980       

Common stocks

   109,875       
  

 

       

Total

   139,855       
  

 

       

Japanese bonds and foreign bonds including U.S., European and other bonds represent 28% and 72% (as

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   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 2019 
   Cost   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Fair value 

Available-for-sale

        

Public and corporate bonds

   5,837,423         82,022      73,256    5,846,189 

Other

   289,285    5,406    845    293,846 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   6,126,708    87,428    74,101    6,140,035 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Securities not practicable to determine fair value

        

Public and corporate bonds

   32,922       
  

 

 

       

Note: Due to the adoption of March 31, 2017) and 16% and 84% (as of March 31, 2018) of public and corporate bonds included inavailable-for-sale, respectively. Listed stocks on the Japanese stock markets represent 92% and 93% of common stocks which are included inavailable-for-salenew guidance for financial instruments, as of March 31, 2017 and 2018, respectively. 2019, equity securities with readily determinable fair values are measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized in net income.

Public and corporate bonds include government bonds, and “Other” includes investment trusts.

Unrealized losses continuing over a 12 month period or more in the aggregate were not material as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018.2019.

As of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, maturities of public and corporate bonds included inavailable-for-sale are mainly from 1 to 10 years.

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Proceeds from sales ofavailable-for-sale securities were ¥108,708 million, ¥251,940 million and ¥248,046 million for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively. On those sales, gross realized gains were ¥9,500 million, ¥61,038 million and ¥7,684 million and gross realized losses were ¥365 million, ¥108 million and ¥278 million, respectively.

During the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Toyota recognized impairment losses onavailable-for-sale securities of ¥9,272 million, ¥7,073 million and ¥846 million, respectively, which are included in “Other income (loss), net” and other in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

In the ordinary courseThe carrying amount of business, Toyota maintains long-term investmentequity securities included in “Marketable securities and other securities investments” and issued by a number ofnon-public companies which are recorded at cost, as theirwith readily determinable fair values werewas ¥2,154,951 million as of March 31, 2019.

Gains and losses related to equity securities for the year ended March 31, 2019 are as follows:

Yen in millions

Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities

(334,636

Less: Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold

4,836

Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2019

(339,472

Toyota did not recognize any material impairment or other adjustments on equity securities without readily determinable. Management employs a systematic methodology to assessdeterminable fair values for the recoverabilityyears ended March 31, 2019. The carrying amount of such investments by reviewing the financial viabilityequity securities without readily determinable fair values was ¥279,178 million as 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.March 31, 2019.

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6. Finance receivables:

Finance receivables consist of the following:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Retail

   11,453,352  11,995,174    11,995,174  12,768,305 

Finance leases

   1,265,882  1,460,600    1,460,600  1,636,536 

Wholesale and other dealer loans

   3,281,142  3,281,427    3,281,427  3,489,757 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   16,000,376  16,737,201    16,737,201  17,894,598 

Deferred origination costs

   172,298  181,764    181,764  204,304 

Unearned income

   (804,591 (919,967   (919,967 (986,928

Allowance for credit losses

      

Retail

   (104,354 (103,457   (103,457 (117,594

Finance leases

   (23,962 (28,817   (28,817 (26,483

Wholesale and other dealer loans

   (30,896 (36,800   (36,800 (39,008
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total allowance for credit losses

   (159,212 (169,074   (169,074 (183,085
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total finance receivables, net

   15,208,871  15,829,924    15,829,924  16,928,889 

Less - Current portion

   (6,196,649 (6,348,306   (6,348,306 (6,647,771
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   9,012,222  9,481,618    9,481,618  10,281,118 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Finance receivables were geographically distributed as follows: in North America 59.1%, in Asia 11.3%, in Europe 10.3%, in Japan 8.1% and in Other 11.2% as of March 31, 2017, and in North America 55.7%, in Asia 12.3%, in Europe 12.1%, in Japan 8.2% and in Other 11.7% as of March 31, 2018.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

2018, and in North America 55.2%, in Asia 13.0%, in Europe 12.3%, in Japan 8.2% and in Other 11.3% as of March 31, 2019.

The contractual maturities of retail receivables, the future minimum lease payments on finance leases and the contractual maturities of wholesale and other dealer loans at March 31, 20182019 are summarized as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 

Years ending March 31,

  Retail   Finance
leases
   Wholesale
and other
dealer loans
   Retail Finance
leases
 Wholesale
and other
dealer loans
 

2019

   3,887,959    370,916    2,431,231 

2020

   2,870,540    293,371    234,874    4,089,096   418,450   2,495,356  

2021

   2,269,797    228,764    140,295    3,035,992  325,744  235,985 

2022

   1,569,215    103,796    162,198    2,434,026  251,888  237,026 

2023

   884,871    37,134    121,654    1,728,217  113,040  140,418 

2024

   942,876  42,582  143,747 

Thereafter

   512,792    5,122    191,175    538,098  6,538  237,225 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
   11,995,174    1,039,103    3,281,427    12,768,305    1,158,242    3,489,757 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Finance leases consist of the following:

 

                                            
  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Minimum lease payments

   889,522  1,039,103    1,039,103   1,158,242 

Estimated unguaranteed residual values

   376,360  421,497    421,497   478,294 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   1,265,882  1,460,600    1,460,600   1,636,536 

Deferred origination costs

   5,809  10,411    10,411   11,929 

Less - Unearned income

   (103,518 (120,884   (120,884  (143,838

Less - Allowance for credit losses

   (23,962 (28,817   (28,817  (26,483
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Finance leases, net

   1,144,211  1,321,310    1,321,310   1,478,144 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

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, 20172018 and 2018:2019:

 

                                                                                                              
  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2017   March 31, 2018 
  Retail   Finance
leases
   Wholesale   Real estate   Working
capital
   Retail Finance
leases
 Wholesale Real estate Working
capital
 

Current

   11,264,660    1,255,626    1,707,432    848,757    722,697    11,802,032    1,448,989    1,721,225    823,007    731,877  

30-59 days past due

   125,626    5,114    1,327    —      405    127,830   5,741   138   —     —   

60-89 days past due

   29,321    1,321    —      —      —      32,408   1,760   5,112   —     —   

90 days or greater past due

   33,745    3,821    —      266    258    32,904   4,110   —     65   3 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   11,453,352    1,265,882    1,708,759    849,023    723,360    11,995,174   1,460,600   1,726,475      823,072      731,880 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018 
  Retail   Finance
leases
   Wholesale   Real estate   Working
capital
 

Current

   11,802,032    1,448,989    1,721,225    823,007    731,877 

30-59 days past due

   127,830    5,741    138    —      —   

60-89 days past due

   32,408    1,760    5,112    —      —   

90 days or greater past due

   32,904    4,110    —      65    3 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   11,995,174    1,460,600    1,726,475    823,072    731,880 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

                                                                                                              
   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 2019 
   Retail  Finance
leases
  Wholesale  Real estate  Working
capital
 

Current

   12,554,265    1,625,893    1,806,305    873,427    808,755  

30-59 days past due

   141,111   4,972   191   —     —   

60-89 days past due

   35,090   1,396   100   —     —   

90 days or greater past due

   37,839   4,275   393   106   480 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   12,768,305   1,636,536   1,806,989      873,533      809,235 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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, 20172018 and 2018:

United States2019:

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

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 an increased likelihood that default may exist 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, 2017 
   Wholesale   Real estate   Working capital   Total 

Performing

   1,076,164    449,884    233,677    1,759,725 

Credit Watch

   142,336    68,726    16,049    227,111 

At Risk

   1,286    5,071    561    6,918 

Default

   8,791    5,079    544    14,414 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   1,228,577    528,760    250,831    2,008,168 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 2018 
   Wholesale   Real estate   Working capital   Total 

Performing

   1,532,786    716,187    711,193    2,960,166 

Credit Watch

   126,181    68,923    12,016    207,120 

At Risk

   39,338    25,369    6,270    70,977 

Default

   28,170    12,593    2,401    43,164 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   1,726,475    823,072    731,880    3,281,427 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 2018 
   Wholesale   Real estate   Working capital   Total 

Performing

   1,005,030    432,397    225,442    1,662,869 

Credit Watch

   99,547    51,420    10,730    161,697 

At Risk

   7,968    3,081    3,506    14,555 

Default

   4,356    4,993    2,231    11,580 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   1,116,901    491,891    241,909    1,850,701 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other regions

Credit qualities of the wholesale and other dealer loan receivables portfolio segment in other regions are also monitored based on internal risk assessments by dealers on a consistent basis as in the United States. These accounts classified as “Credit Watch” or “At Risk” were not significant in other regions, and consequently the tables below summarize information for two categories, “Performing” and “Default”.

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 2017 
   Wholesale   Real estate   Working capital   Total 

Performing

   460,308    316,008    472,198    1,248,514 

Default

   19,874    4,255    331    24,460 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   480,182    320,263    472,529    1,272,974 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018   March 31, 2019 
  Wholesale   Real estate   Working capital   Total   Wholesale   Real estate   Working capital   Total 

Performing

   585,760    323,581    489,801    1,399,142    1,566,475    743,379    789,948    3,099,802 

Credit Watch

   156,740    81,848    8,610    247,198 

At Risk

   58,550    45,564    10,189    114,303 

Default

   23,814    7,600    170    31,584    25,224    2,742    488    28,454 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   609,574    331,181    489,971    1,430,726    1,806,989    873,533    809,235    3,489,757 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The tables below summarize information about impaired finance receivables:

 

   Yen in millions 
   Recorded investment   Unpaid principal balance   Individually evaluated allowance 
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
         2017               2018               2017               2018               2017               2018       

Impaired account balances individually evaluated for impairment with an allowance:

 

Wholesale

   10,667    11,582    10,667    11,582    1,373    1,525 

Real estate

   10,986    9,353    10,986    9,353    1,596    588 

Working capital

   3,793    5,858    3,793    5,858    1,291    5,429 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   25,446    26,793    25,446    26,793    4,260    7,542 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired account balances individually evaluated for impairment without an allowance:

 

Wholesale

   15,033    8,818    15,033    8,818     

Real estate

   11,780    15,086    11,780    15,086     

Working capital

   —      2,337    —      2,337     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total

   26,813    26,241    26,813    26,241     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Impaired account balances aggregated and evaluated for impairment:

 

Retail

   27,269    27,151    26,597    26,418     

Finance leases

   66    100    54    74     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total

   27,335    27,251    26,651    26,492     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total impaired account balances:

 

Retail

   27,269    27,151    26,597    26,418     

Finance leases

   66    100    54    74     

Wholesale

   25,700    20,400    25,700    20,400     

Real estate

   22,766    24,439    22,766    24,439     

Working capital

   3,793    8,195    3,793    8,195     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total

   79,594    80,285    78,910    79,526     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

   Yen in millions 
   Average impaired
finance receivables
 
   For the years ended March 31, 
   2017   2018 

Total impaired account balances:

    

Retail

   26,628    27,664 

Finance leases

   76    83 

Wholesale

   26,306    23,171 

Real estate

   22,482    22,831 

Working capital

   4,208    5,818 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   79,700    79,567 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2018, interest income on impaired finance receivables was not material.

   Yen in millions 
   Recorded investment   Unpaid principal balance   Individually evaluated allowance 
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
         2018               2019               2018               2019               2018               2019       

Impaired account balances individually evaluated for impairment with an allowance:

 

Wholesale

   11,582    18,187    11,582    18,187    1,525    3,141 

Real estate

   9,353    10,545    9,353    10,545    588    1,280 

Working capital

   5,858    7,451    5,858    7,451    5,429    6,670 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   26,793    36,183    26,793    36,183    7,542    11,091 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired account balances individually evaluated for impairment without an allowance:

 

Wholesale

   8,818    14,429    8,818    14,429     

Real estate

   15,086    16,870    15,086    16,870     

Working capital

   2,337    2,220    2,337    2,220     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total

   26,241    33,519    26,241    33,519     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Impaired account balances aggregated and evaluated for impairment:

 

Retail

   27,151    29,537    26,418    28,788     

Finance leases

   100    99    74    75     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total

   27,251    29,636    26,492    28,863     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total impaired account balances:

 

Retail

   27,151    29,537    26,418    28,788     

Finance leases

   100    99    74    75     

Wholesale

   20,400    32,616    20,400    32,616     

Real estate

   24,439    27,415    24,439    27,415     

Working capital

   8,195    9,671    8,195    9,671     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total

   80,285    99,338    79,526    98,565     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

The amount of finance receivables modified as a troubled debt restructuring for the year ended March 31, 20182019 was not significant for all classes of finance receivables. Finance receivables modified as troubled debt restructurings for the year ended March 31, 20182019 and for which there was a payment default were not significant for all classes of such receivables.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

7. 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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

8. Inventories:

Inventories consist of the following:

 

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 
   2017   2018 

Finished goods

   1,552,823    1,683,694 

Raw materials

   413,049    435,360 

Work in process

   309,387    304,929 

Supplies and other

   113,358    115,806 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   2,388,617    2,539,789 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

9. Vehicles and equipment on operating leases:

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases consist of the following:

                                        
  Yen in millions 
  March 31, 
  2018 2019 

Finished goods

   1,683,694    1,746,159  

Raw materials

   435,360   475,504 

Work in process

   304,929   324,921 

Supplies and other

   115,806   109,812 
  

 

  

 

 

Total

   2,539,789   2,656,396 
  

 

  

 

 

9. Vehicles and equipment on operating leases:

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases consist of the following:

9. Vehicles and equipment on operating leases:

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases consist of the following:

 

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Vehicles

   6,105,527  6,124,699    6,124,699   6,383,788 

Equipment

   13,096  13,373    13,373   14,499 

Less - Deferred income and other

   (152,044 (203,679   (203,679  (259,124
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   5,966,579  5,934,393    5,934,393   6,139,163 

Less - Accumulated depreciation

   (1,263,774 (1,352,840   (1,352,840  (1,428,779

Less - Allowance for credit losses

   (18,889 (15,013   (15,013  (13,314
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

   4,683,916  4,566,540    4,566,540   4,697,070 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Rental income from vehicles and equipment on operating leases was ¥891,733 million, ¥850,210 million, ¥927,443 million and ¥927,443¥959,497 million for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively. Future minimum rentals from vehicles and equipment on operating leases are due in installments as follows:

 

Years ending March 31,

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 

2019

   769,926 

2020

   490,182    805,907  

2021

   221,216    537,742 

2022

   46,818    245,145 

2023

   11,675    50,834 

2024

   9,860 

Thereafter

   1,478    1,983 
  

 

   

 

 

Total minimum future rentals

   1,541,295    1,651,471 
  

 

   

 

 

The future minimum rentals as shown above should not be considered indicative of future cash collections.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

10. Allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses:

The net changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts relating to trade accounts and notes receivable for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of year

   50,410  94,853  100,712    94,853  100,712  98,590 

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of reversal

   69,029  6,519  (74     6,519  (74 (1,375

Write-offs

   (20,649 (3,839 (2,374   (3,839 (2,374 (2,472

Other

   (3,937 3,179  326    3,179  326  (4,370
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of year

   94,853  100,712  98,590    100,712  98,590    90,373 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

“Other” includes the impact of currency translation adjustments for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

A portion of the allowance for doubtful accounts balance at March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 totaling ¥50,602¥72,665 million and ¥72,665¥74,003 million, respectively, is attributed to certainnon-current receivable balances which are reported as “Other” assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

The net changes in the allowance for credit losses relating to finance receivables and vehicles and equipment on operating leases for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   178,038  167,330  178,101    167,330  178,101  184,087 

Provision for credit losses, net of reversal

   90,236  92,147  76,143    92,147  76,143  81,440 

Charge-offs

   (102,948 (99,550 (96,444   (99,550 (96,444 (91,698

Recoveries

   22,356  21,757  25,344    21,757  25,344  26,178 

Other

   (20,352 (3,583 943    (3,583 943  (3,608
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   167,330  178,101  184,087    178,101  184,087  196,399 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

“Other” primarily includes the impact of currency translation adjustments for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The net changes in 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 years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the year ended March 31, 2016   For the year ended March 31, 2017 
  Retail Finance leases Wholesale and
other dealer
loans
   Retail Finance leases Wholesale and
other dealer
loans
 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   109,316  29,303  30,053    98,853  24,600  30,828 

Provision for credit losses, net of reversal

   65,677  1,742  4,962    67,433  1,657  854 

Charge-offs

   (83,116 (3,833 (667   (78,114 (2,007 (324

Recoveries

   18,999  380  230    18,282  194  160 

Other

   (12,023 (2,992 (3,750   (2,100 (482 (622
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   98,853  24,600  30,828    104,354  23,962  30,896 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Yen in millions 
  For the year ended March 31, 2017 
  Retail Finance leases Wholesale and
other dealer
loans
 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   98,853  24,600  30,828 

Provision for credit losses, net of reversal

   67,433  1,657  854 

Charge-offs

   (78,114 (2,007 (324

Recoveries

   18,282  194  160 

Other

   (2,100 (482 (622
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   104,354  23,962  30,896 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   For the year ended March 31, 2018 
   Retail  Finance leases  Wholesale and
other dealer
loans
 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   104,354   23,962   30,896 

Provision for credit losses, net of reversal

   52,891   7,115   6,497 

Charge-offs

   (74,868  (2,708  (823

Recoveries

   20,511   315   59 

Other

   569   133   171 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   103,457   28,817   36,800 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   For the year ended March 31, 2019 
   Retail  Finance leases  Wholesale and
other dealer
loans
 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

   103,457   28,817   36,800 

Provision for credit losses, net of reversal

   68,470   710   3,990 

Charge-offs

   (72,657  (2,903  (1,111

Recoveries

   20,485   345   45 

Other

   (2,161  (486  (716
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

   117,594   26,483   39,008 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

11. 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  Yen in millions 
 March 31,  March 31, 
 2017 2018  2018 2019 

Current assets

 11,795,296  12,766,962  12,766,962  13,555,478 

Noncurrent assets

 11,003,432  12,326,689  12,326,689  12,464,250 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

 22,798,728  25,093,651  25,093,651  26,019,728 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Current liabilities

 7,419,176  8,061,342  8,061,342  8,322,336 

Long-term liabilities and noncontrolling interests

 5,423,938  5,940,549  5,940,549  6,398,659 

Affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method shareholders’ equity

 9,955,614  11,091,760  11,091,760  11,298,733 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 22,798,728  25,093,651  25,093,651  26,019,728 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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

 2,845,422  3,162,711  3,162,711  3,313,703 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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

 54  57  57  63 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,  For the years ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018  2017 2018 2019 

Net revenues

   31,037,029    30,309,263    30,680,535  30,309,263  30,680,535  32,200,711 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   3,852,899    3,644,267    4,065,344  3,644,267  4,065,344  4,070,621 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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

   957,742    1,099,080    1,344,687  1,099,080  1,344,687  857,832 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   329,099    362,060    470,083  362,060  470,083  360,066 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Entities comprising a significant portion of Toyota’s investment in affiliated companies and percentage of ownership are presented below:

 

  Percentage of ownership   Percentage of ownership 
  March 31,   March 31, 

Name of affiliated companies

  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Denso Corporation

   24.9 24.4   24.4 24.5

Toyota Industries Corporation

   24.9 24.9   24.9 24.9

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

   24.1 24.9   24.9 24.9

Toyota Tsusho Corporation

   22.0 22.0   22.0 22.0

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

   43.0 43.0   43.0 43.0

Certain affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method with carrying amounts of ¥2,334,642 million and ¥2,430,251 million at March 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, were quoted on various established markets at an aggregate value of ¥3,145,940 million and ¥2,513,886 million, respectively. Toyota

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Certain affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method with carrying amounts of ¥2,126,128 million and ¥2,334,642 million at March 31, 2017 and 2018, respectively, were quoted on various established markets at an aggregate value of ¥2,894,106 million and ¥3,145,940 million, respectively. 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 years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

Account balances and transactions with affiliated companies are presented below:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017   2018   2018   2019 

Trade accounts and notes receivable, and other receivables

   289,406    301,335       301,335       362,831 

Accounts payable and other payables

   691,173    736,023    736,023    845,755 

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018   2017   2018   2019 

Net revenues

   1,804,493    1,914,318    2,004,632    1,914,318    2,004,632    2,213,236 

Purchases

   4,359,854    5,357,682    5,749,430    5,357,682    5,749,430    6,431,464 

Dividends from affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 were ¥186,212 million, ¥180,326 million, ¥196,403 million and ¥196,403¥204,322 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 and vehicles on operating leases 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.

Related to securitization transactions, ¥2,092,311¥1,964,350 million and ¥1,964,350¥1,872,564 million retail finance receivables, ¥557,383¥618,787 million and ¥618,787¥609,694 million vehicles on operating leases, ¥151,943¥146,828 million and ¥146,828¥131,804 million restricted cash and ¥2,067,221¥1,952,973 million and ¥1,952,973¥1,893,073 million secured debt were included in Toyota’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, respectively. The creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to Toyota’s general credit with the exception of debts guaranteed by Toyota. 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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Toyota has variable interests in investment trusts that are VIEs. With respect to some of the investment trusts, Toyota has both the obligation to absorb losses of or the right to receive benefits from the VIEs due mainlythat could potentially be significant to insufficient equity within the structure butVIEs and the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance through the asset manager. As a result, Toyota is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and therefore consolidates the VIEs. Related to such investment trusts, ¥2,790,679 million marketable securities and other securities investments were included in Toyota’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019.

As for other investment trusts, Toyota determined that it was not the primary beneficiary due to lack of the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and, therefore, does not consolidate the VIEs. Investments in the trusts are held at fair value and are included in “Marketable securities and other securities investments” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2018,2019, the maximum exposure to loss is limited to the carrying value of its investment in the trusts, which totaled ¥446,778¥22,001 million, compared to ¥539,862¥446,778 million as of March 31, 2017.2018. Toyota does not provide support that is not contractually required to the trusts.

As for VIEs other than those specified above, neither the aggregate size nor Toyota’s involvements are material to Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

12. Short-term borrowings and long-term debt:

Short-term borrowings at March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 consist of the following:

 

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 
   2017   2018 

Loans, principally from banks, with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 1.86% and of 2.14% per annum, respectively

   1,125,324    1,254,444 

Commercial paper with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 1.08% and of 1.65% per annum, respectively

   3,828,358    3,900,469 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   4,953,682    5,154,913 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 
   2018  2019 

Loans, principally from banks, with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 2.14% and of 2.11% per annum, respectively

   1,254,444   1,468,430 

Commercial paper with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 1.65% and of 2.28% per annum, respectively

   3,900,469   3,876,544 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
     5,154,913      5,344,973  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2018,2019, Toyota has unused short-term lines of credit amounting to ¥1,712,315¥1,892,166 million of which ¥245,797¥274,058 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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Long-term debt at March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 comprises the following:

 

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 
   2017  2018 

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks, due 2017 to 2036 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2036 in 2018 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 2.44% and of 2.70% per annum, respectively

   3,318,865   3,215,309 

Secured loans, representing obligations principally to finance receivables securitization due 2017 to 2030 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2030 in 2018 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 1.43% and of 1.99% per annum, respectively

   2,080,362   1,963,057 

Medium-term notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2017 to 2046 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2046 in 2018 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 2.12% and of 2.18% per annum, respectively

   6,923,511   6,994,629 

Unsecured notes of parent company, due 2017 to 2036 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2037 in 2018 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 1.35% and of 0.94% per annum, respectively

   370,000   370,000 

Unsecured notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2017 to 2032 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2031 in 2018 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 2.17% and of 2.20% per annum, respectively

   1,430,022   1,569,517 

Secured notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2017 to 2020 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2021 in 2018 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 of 8.14% and of 7.90% per annum, respectively

   57,036   59,513 

Long-term capital lease obligations, due 2017 to 2035 in 2017 and due 2018 to 2035 in 2018 with interest ranging from 0.37% to 14.73% per annum in 2017 and from 0.37% to 14.73% per annum in 2018

   22,249   20,626 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   14,202,045   14,192,651 

Less - Current portion due within one year

   (4,290,449  (4,186,277
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   9,911,596   10,006,374 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 
   2018  2019 

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks, due 2018 to 2036 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2041 in 2019 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 2.70% and of 2.78% per annum, respectively

   3,215,309   3,441,336 

Secured loans, representing obligations principally to finance receivables securitization due 2018 to 2030 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2026 in 2019 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 1.99% and of 2.47% per annum, respectively

   1,963,057   1,840,204 

Medium-term notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2018 to 2046 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2048 in 2019 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 2.18% and of 2.46% per annum, respectively

   6,994,629   7,372,550 

Unsecured notes of parent company, due 2018 to 2037 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2037 in 2019 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 0.94% and of 1.84% per annum, respectively

   370,000   511,980 

Unsecured notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2018 to 2031 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2031 in 2019 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 2.20% and of 2.12% per annum, respectively

   1,569,517   1,566,994 

Secured notes of consolidated subsidiaries, due 2018 to 2021 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2022 in 2019 with a weighted-average interest at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 of 7.90% and of 7.78% per annum, respectively

   59,513   53,120 

Long-term capital lease obligations, due 2018 to 2035 in 2018 and due 2019 to 2035 in 2019 with interest ranging from 0.37% to 14.73% per annum in 2018 and from 0.12% to 14.73% per annum in 2019

   20,626   19,021 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   14,192,651   14,805,205 

Less - Current portion due within one year

   (4,186,277  (4,254,260
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   10,006,374   10,550,945 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2018,2019, approximately 48%, 11%, 10%11%, 9%, 6%5% and 16% of long-term debt are denominated in U.S. dollars, euros, Japanese yen, euros, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars and other currencies, respectively.

As of March 31, 2018,2019, property, plant and equipment with a book value of ¥658,675¥641,465 million and other assets aggregating ¥2,052,752¥1,936,680 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   Yen in millions 

2019

   4,186,277 

2020

   2,848,360    4,254,260 

2021

   2,398,498    3,057,026 

2022

   2,236,208    3,033,332 

2023

   1,612,872    2,221,041 

2024

   1,123,524 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Standard agreements with certain banks 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, 2018,2019, Toyota has not received any significant requests from these banks.

As of March 31, 2018,2019, Toyota has unused long-term lines of credit amounting to ¥6,728,922¥6,457,394 million.

Interest expense during the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 were ¥377,310 million, ¥352,691 million, ¥415,094 million and ¥415,094¥499,871 million, respectively. Interest expense related to the financial services business is included in “Cost of financing operations” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

13. 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 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 for recalls and other safety measures may affect the amounts incurred for product warranties and vice versa.

Liabilities for quality assurances are included in “Accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets.

The net changes in liabilities for quality assurances above for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 consist of the following:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Liabilities for quality assurances at beginning of year

   1,328,916  1,403,764  1,696,938    1,403,764  1,696,938  1,702,312 

Payments made during year

   (501,073 (604,853 (586,943   (604,853 (586,943 (489,461

Provision for quality assurances

   636,719  919,086  649,377    919,086  649,377  565,012 

Changes relating topre-existing quality assurances

   (39,225 (24,147 (56,769   (24,147 (56,769 (1,411

Other

   (21,573 3,088  (291   3,088  (291 (7,177
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Liabilities for quality assurances at end of year

   1,403,764  1,696,938  1,702,312    1,696,938  1,702,312  1,769,275 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

“Other” primarily includes the impact of currency translation adjustments and the impact of consolidation and deconsolidation of certain entities due to changes in ownership interest.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

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, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Liabilities for recalls and other safety measures at beginning of year

   755,050  925,475  1,275,200    925,475  1,275,200  1,275,256 

Payments made during year

   (347,861 (444,416 (456,177   (444,416 (456,177 (396,971

Provision for recalls and other safety measures

   524,100  794,009  454,391    794,009  454,391  428,613 

Other

   (5,814 132  1,842    132  1,842  (4,589
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Liabilities for recalls and other safety measures at end of year

   925,475  1,275,200  1,275,256    1,275,200  1,275,256  1,302,309 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

14. Other payables:

Other payables are mainly related to purchases of property, plant and equipment andnon-manufacturing purchases.

15. Income taxes:

The components of income before income taxes comprise the following:

 

   Yen in millions 
   For the years ended March 31, 
   2016   2017   2018 

Income before income taxes:

      

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   1,834,413    1,423,208    1,880,971 

Foreign subsidiaries

   1,148,968    770,617    739,458 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2,983,381    2,193,825    2,620,429 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

   Yen in millions 
   For the years ended March 31, 
   2016  2017  2018 

Current income tax expense:

    

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   591,868   435,560   565,998 

Foreign subsidiaries

   253,512   246,639   176,369 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current

   845,380   682,199   742,367 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit):

    

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   (40,934  (21,756  45,097 

Foreign subsidiaries

   73,823   (31,543  (283,058
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred

   32,889   (53,299  (237,961
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total provision

   878,269   628,900   504,406 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

   Yen in millions 
   For the years ended March 31, 
   2017  2018  2019 

Income before income taxes:

    

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   1,423,208   1,880,971   1,552,975 

Foreign subsidiaries

   770,617   739,458   732,490 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2,193,825   2,620,429   2,285,465 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   For the years ended March 31, 
   2017  2018  2019 

Current income tax expense:

    

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   435,560   565,998   599,521 

Foreign subsidiaries

   246,639   176,369   147,017 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current

   682,199   742,367   746,538 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit):

    

Parent company and domestic subsidiaries

   (21,756  45,097   (110,608

Foreign subsidiaries

   (31,543  (283,058  24,014 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred

   (53,299  (237,961  (86,594
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total provision

   628,900   504,406   659,944 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred liabilities as of March 31, 2018 decreased by ¥218,323 million and provision for income taxes for the year ended March 31, 2018 decreased by ¥249,694 million, respectively, resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 of the United States.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Toyota is subject to a number of different income taxes which, in the aggregate, indicate a statutory rate in Japan of approximately 32.9%31.1%, 31.1% and 31.1%30.9% for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively. The statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse are used to calculate the tax effects of temporary differences which are expected to reverse 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,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Statutory tax rate

   32.9 31.1 31.1   31.1 31.1 30.9

Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:

        

Non-deductible expenses

   0.3  0.4  0.4  �� 0.4  0.4  0.4 

Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

   1.0  1.3  1.1    1.3  1.1  1.2 

Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method

   2.4  3.3  3.8    3.3  3.8  3.1 

Valuation allowance

   (0.4 (0.6 (2.0   (0.6 (2.0 0.2 

Tax credits

   (4.7 (4.8 (4.3   (4.8 (4.3 (5.3

The difference between the statutory tax rate in Japan and that of foreign subsidiaries

   (1.3 (1.9 (1.5   (1.9 (1.5 (2.3

Unrecognized tax benefits adjustments

   0.2  0.4  0.2    0.4  0.2  (0.1

Revision to reduce deferred tax assets and liabilities at the fiscalyear-end due to changes in tax rates

   (0.5  —     —      —     —     —   

Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 of the United States

   —     —    (9.5   —    (9.5  —   

Other

   (0.5 (0.5 (0.1   (0.5 (0.1 0.8 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effective income tax rate

   29.4 28.7 19.2   28.7 19.2 28.9
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Deferred tax assets

      

Accrued pension and severance costs

   219,465  199,366    199,366  256,478 

Accrued expenses and liabilities for quality assurances

   644,936  609,257    609,257  664,950 

Other accrued employees’ compensation

   114,752  112,316    112,316  121,024 

Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes

   76,317  203,897    203,897  364,220 

Allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses

   82,916  63,223    63,223  69,049 

Property, plant and equipment and other assets

   234,372  249,320    249,320  266,866 

Other

   335,992  348,852    348,852  338,744 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Gross deferred tax assets

   1,708,750  1,786,231    1,786,231  2,081,331 

Less - Valuation allowance

   (146,623 (93,814   (93,814 (93,599
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

   1,562,127  1,692,417    1,692,417  1,987,732 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

      

Unrealized gains on securities, net

   (692,962 (635,292   (635,292 (493,052

Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

   (28,544 (29,967   (29,967 (25,972

Undistributed earnings of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method

   (709,094 (794,485   (794,485 (836,860

Basis difference of acquired assets

   (31,861 (30,768   (30,768 (29,116

Lease transactions

   (973,000 (751,292   (751,292 (946,128

Other

   (46,407 (74,658   (74,658 (169,583
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Gross deferred tax liabilities

   (2,481,868 (2,316,462   (2,316,462 (2,500,711
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

   (919,741 (624,045   (624,045 (512,979
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

The deferred tax assets and liabilities above that comprise the net deferred tax liability are included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Deferred tax assets

      

Investments and other assets - Other

   503,985  494,120    494,120  501,872 

Deferred tax liabilities

      

Deferred income taxes (Long-term liabilities)

   (1,423,726 (1,118,165   (1,118,165 (1,014,851
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

   (919,741 (624,045   (624,045 (512,979
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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 for deferred tax assets which are notmore-likely-than-not to be realized.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The accounting for deferred tax assets represents Toyota’s current best estimate based on all available evidence. Unanticipated events or changes could result inre-evaluating the realizability of deferred tax assets.

Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes as of March 31, 20182019 in Japan and foreign countries were ¥26,712¥23,548 million and ¥866,392¥1,658,779 million, respectively, and are available as an offset against future taxable income. The majority of these carryforwards in Japan and foreign countries expire in years 20192020 to 20272029 and expire in years 20192020 to 2038,2039, respectively. Tax credit carryforwards as of March 31, 20182019 in Japan and foreign countries were ¥2,847¥3,296 million and ¥55,939¥65,796 million, respectively, and the majority of these carryforwards in Japan and foreign countries expire in years 20192020 to 20212022 and expire in years 20192020 to 2038,2039, respectively.

The valuation allowance mainly relates to deferred tax assets of operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards for tax purposes that are notmore-likely-than-not to be realized. The net changes in the total valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 consist of the following:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Valuation allowance at beginning of year

   169,811  151,665  146,623    151,665  146,623  93,814 

Additions

   33,243  27,147  16,106    27,147  16,106  13,967 

Deductions

   (43,723 (37,891 (74,435   (37,891 (74,435 (9,801

Other

   (7,666 5,702  5,520    5,702  5,520  (4,381
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Valuation allowance at end of year

   151,665  146,623  93,814    146,623  93,814    93,599 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

“Other” 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, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

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 ¥3,623,657¥3,850,458 million as of March 31, 2018.2019. Toyota estimates an additional tax provision of ¥139,287¥150,714 million would be required if the full amount of those undistributed earnings were remitted.

A summary of the gross unrecognized tax benefits changes for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 is as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Balance at beginning of year

   13,644  19,250  21,553    19,250  21,553  21,564 

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

   1,001  8,187  612    8,187  612  1,212 

Additions for tax positions of prior years

   6,378  6,076  13,954    6,076  13,954  1,304 

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

   (77 (5,593 (13,217   (5,593 (13,217 (819

Reductions for tax positions related to lapse of statute of limitations

   (7 (9  —      (9  —     —   

Reductions for settlements

   (427 (6,317 (26   (6,317 (26 (6,696

Other

   (1,262 (41 (1,312   (41 (1,312 703 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at end of year

   19,250  21,553  21,564      21,553    21,564    17,268 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was not material at March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, 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, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, were not material.

Toyota remains subject to income tax examination for the tax returns related to the years beginning on and after April 1, 20112012 and April 1, 2002, with various tax jurisdictions in Japan and foreign countries, respectively.

16. Class Shares:

TMC issued First Series Model AA Class Shares (the “Model AA Class Shares”) on July 24, 2015. Presented below is additional information regarding the Model AA Class Shares:

 

Total number of shares issued

  :  47,100,000 shares

Issue price

  :  10,598 yen per share

Purchase price

  :  10,121.09 yen per share

Voting rights

  :  Model AA Class Shares shall have voting rights. The number of shares constituting one unit with respect to Model AA Class Shares shall be 100.

Restrictions on transfer

  :  Model AA Class Shares shall have restrictions on transfer.

Dividends

  :  

(1)   If the record date falls in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2016:2016 : 0.5% of the issue price

    

(2)   If the record date falls in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2017 through March 31, 2020:2020 : the annual dividend rate for the previous fiscal year plus 0.5% of the issue price

    

(3)   If the record date falls in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2021 or later:later : 2.5% of the issue price

Shareholder’s right

  :  

(1)   Shareholder’s conversion right into Common Shares

Shareholders of the Model AA Class Shares may demand TMC to acquire all or a part of their Model AA Class Shares in exchange for Common Shares on the first business day of April and October of every year, starting October 1, 2020.

    

(2)   Shareholder’s cash put option

Shareholders of the Model AA Class Shares may demand TMC to acquire all or a part of their Model AA Class Shares in exchange for cash on the last business day of March, June, September and December of each year, starting on September 1, 2020.

TMC’s right

  :  TMC may acquire, on or after April 2, 2021, all of the outstanding Model AA Class Shares in exchange for cash.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The Model AA Class Shares will not be treated as shareholders’ equity because the shareholders of the Model AA Class Shares will have cash put options and hence, the Model AA Class Shares will be reported as mezzanine equity, a separate line item between liabilities and shareholders’ equity.

Unpaid dividends included in mezzanine equity as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 were ¥2,473¥3,721 million and ¥3,721¥4,969 million, respectively.

The difference between the issuance amount and initial carrying amount of the mezzanine equity is adjusted for accretion of the mezzanine equity over a period of time from the issuance date until the Class Shares can first be redeemed.

17. Shareholders’ equity:

Changes in the number of shares of common stock issued have resulted from the following:

 

  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018   2019 

Common stock issued

         

Balance at beginning of year

   3,417,997,492  3,337,997,492  3,262,997,492    3,337,997,492  3,262,997,492    3,262,997,492 

Issuance during the year

   —     —     —      —     —      —   

Purchase and retirement

   (80,000,000 (75,000,000 —      (75,000,000  —      —   
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Balance at end of year

   3,337,997,492  3,262,997,492  3,262,997,492    3,262,997,492  3,262,997,492    3,262,997,492 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Annual dividends per common share were ¥210, ¥220 and ¥220 for the years ended March 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.

The Companies Act provides that an amount equal to 10% of distributions from surplus paid by the parent company and its Japanese subsidiaries be appropriated as a capital reserve or a retained earnings reserve. No further appropriations are required when the total amount of the capital reserve and the retained earnings reserve reaches 25% of stated capital.

The retained earnings reserve included in retained earnings as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 were ¥190,227¥194,890 million and ¥194,890¥198,605 million, respectively. The Companies 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 ¥8,470,887¥9,256,045 million and ¥9,256,045¥9,958,581 million as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, 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, 20182019 include amounts representingyear-end cash dividends of ¥349,190¥339,892 million, ¥120 per common share, which were resolved at the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 9, 2018.8, 2019.

Retained earnings at March 31, 20182019 include ¥2,429,170¥2,771,434 million relating to equity in undistributed earnings of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The repurchase, reissuance and retirement of treasury stock for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 are as follows:

For the year ended March 31, 2016

Repurchase of treasury stock

Reason for repurchasing treasury stock -

The repurchase was made to avoid the dilution of common share value as a result of the issuance of the First Series Model AA Class Shares.

Details of matters relating to repurchase -

Number of common shares repurchased

47,100,000 shares

Total purchase price for repurchase of shares

¥349,935 million

Reason for repurchasing treasury stock -

The repurchase was made to return capital to shareholders in addition to promoting capital efficiency and agile capital policy in view of the business environment.

Details of matters relating to repurchase -

Number of common shares repurchased

62,942,900 shares

Total purchase price for repurchase of shares

¥432,692 million

Retirement of treasury stock

Reason for retiring treasury stock -

The retirement was made to relieve concerns regarding the dilution of common share value due to reissuanceof treasury stock in the future.

Details of matters relating to retirement -

Number of common shares retired

80,000,000 shares

The amount on retirement of treasury stock was treated as a reduction in additionalpaid-in capital and retained earnings. As a result, treasury stock, additionalpaid-in capital and retained earnings decreased by ¥400,537 million, ¥1,048 million and ¥399,489 million, respectively.

For the year ended March 31, 2017

Repurchase of treasury stock

Reason for repurchasing treasury stock -

The repurchase was made to return capital to shareholders in addition to promoting capital efficiency and agile capital policy in view of the business environment.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Details of matters relating to repurchase -

 

Number of common shares repurchased

  116,555,700 shares

Total purchase price for repurchase of shares

  ¥699,986 million

Reissuance of treasury stock

Reason for reissuing treasury stock and details of matters relating to reissuance -

On August 1, 2016, the parent company implemented share exchange as a result of which the parent company became a wholly owning parent company and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (“Daihatsu”) became a wholly owned subsidiary, and the parent company acquired additional shares of Daihatsu. As a result of this share exchange, the parent company issued 52,856,096 shares of treasury stock, treasury stock decreased by ¥283,561 million and gains on disposal of treasury stock occurred in the amount of ¥27,972 million. As a result, additionalpaid-in capital increased by ¥27,972 million. As a result of acquiring additional shares of Daihatsu, additionalpaid-in capital, noncontrolling interests and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) decreased by ¥53,742 million, ¥255,565 million and ¥2,226 million, respectively.

Retirement of treasury stock

Reason for retiring treasury stock -

The retirement was made to relieve concerns regarding the dilution of common share value due to reissuanceofreissuance of treasury stock in the future.

Details of matters relating to retirement -

 

Number of common shares retired

  75,000,000 shares

The amount on retirement of treasury stock was treated as a reduction in additionalpaid-in capital and retained earnings. As a result, treasury stock, additionalpaid-in capital and retained earnings decreased by ¥407,383 million, ¥27,374 million and ¥380,009 million, respectively.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

For the year ended March 31, 2018

Repurchase of treasury stock

Reason for repurchasing treasury stock -

The repurchase was made to return capital to shareholders in addition to promoting capital efficiency and agile capital policy in view of the business environment.

Details of matters relating to repurchase -

 

Number of common shares repurchased

  73,708,400 shares

Total purchase price for repurchase of shares

  ¥499,989 million

Reissuance of treasury stock

Reason for reissuing treasury stock -

On August 4, 2017, the parent company and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) signed an agreement to enter a business and capital alliance, with the aim of further strengthening their lasting partnership. The parent company acquired common stock newly issued by Mazda through a third-party allotment. Mazda acquired the

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

parent company’s shares that were equivalent in value to the Mazda shares through a disposition of treasury stock involving a third-party allotment implemented by the parent company.

Details of matters relating to reissuance -

 

Number of common shares reissued

  8,293,300 shares

Amount of proceeds

  ¥50,000 million

For the year ended March 31, 2019

Repurchase of treasury stock

Reason for repurchasing treasury stock -

The repurchase was made to return capital to shareholders in addition to promoting capital efficiency and agile capital policy in view of the business environment.

Details of matters relating to repurchase -

Number of common shares repurchased

77,622,700 shares

Total purchase price for repurchase of shares

¥549,986 million

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

18. Accumulated other comprehensive income:

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 
Unrealized
gains (losses)
on securities
 
Pension
liability
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

Balance at March 31, 2015

   (136,090 1,727,565  (113,930 1,477,545 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥10,719 million, ¥130,092 million, ¥93,210 million and ¥234,021 million

   (423,404 (291,681 (214,600 (929,685

Reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥— million, ¥9,832 million, ¥(3,318) million and ¥6,514 million

   28,052  (20,511 5,419  12,960 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   (395,352 (312,192 (209,181 (916,725

Less - Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   32,387  9,572  7,989  49,948 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Unrealized
gains (losses)
on securities
 Pension
liability
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

Balance at March 31, 2016

   (499,055 1,424,945  (315,122 610,768    (499,055 1,424,945  (315,122 610,768 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥9,240 million, ¥(9,048) million, ¥(40,099) million and ¥(39,907) million

   (57,926 41,134  82,939  66,147    (57,926 41,134  82,939  66,147 

Reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥— million, ¥23,275 million, ¥(5,255) million and ¥18,020 million

   —    (36,855 10,373  (26,482   —    (36,855 10,373  (26,482
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   (57,926 4,279  93,312  39,665    (57,926 4,279  93,312  39,665 

Less - Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   5,499  (12,281 (503 (7,285   5,499  (12,281 (503 (7,285

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

   (8,626 9,060  (2,660 (2,226   (8,626 9,060  (2,660 (2,226
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2017

   (560,108 1,426,003  (224,973 640,922    (560,108 1,426,003  (224,973 640,922 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥(3,624) million, ¥38,539 million, ¥(7,568) million and ¥27,347 million

   (113,942 (72,501 15,814  (170,629   (113,942 (72,501 15,814  (170,629

Reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥— million, ¥9,729 million, ¥(2,500) million and ¥7,229 million

   (6,664 (22,058 6,501  (22,221   (6,664 (22,058 6,501  (22,221
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   (120,606 (94,559 22,315  (192,850   (120,606 (94,559 22,315  (192,850

Less - Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   1,629  (2,022 (580 (973   1,629  (2,022 (580 (973

Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other

   —    162  (11,562 (11,400   —    162  (11,562 (11,400
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2018

   (679,085 1,329,584  (214,800 435,699    (679,085 1,329,584  (214,800 435,699 

Effect of change in accounting policy

   105  (1,309,725  —    (1,309,620

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥8,703 million, ¥3,382 million, ¥25,795 million and ¥37,880 million

   25,639  (6,139 (62,288 (42,788

Reclassifications, net of taxes of ¥— million, ¥6,963 million, ¥(2,892) million and ¥4,071 million

   1,377  (15,026 7,452  (6,197
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   27,016  (21,165 (54,836 (48,985

Less - Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   2,432  54  3,770  6,256 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2019

   (649,532 (1,252 (265,866 (916,650
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Reclassifications for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 consist of the following:

 

  Yen in millions  Yen in millions
  For the years ended March 31, 

Affected line items
in the consolidated statements of income

  For the years ended March 31,  

Affected line items
in the consolidated statements of income

2016 2017 2018  2017 2018 2019 

Foreign currency translation adjustments:

          
   28,052   —    (6,664 Other income (loss), net   —    (6,664 1,377  Other income (loss), net
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  
   28,052   —     (6,664 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   —     (6,664  1,377  

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  
   28,052   —    (6,664 Net income   —    (6,664 1,377  Net income
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:

          
   (779 (24,553 (4,567 Financing operations   (24,553 (4,567 1,243  Financing operations
   (27,275 (3,572 (25,247 Foreign exchange gain (loss), net   (3,572 (25,247 (22,374 Foreign exchange gain, net
   (6,185 (31,685 (1,993 Other income (loss), net   (31,685 (1,993 (827 Other income (loss), net
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  
   (34,239  (59,810  (31,807 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   (59,810  (31,807  (21,958 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   9,832  23,275  9,729  Provision for income taxes   23,275  9,729  6,963  Provision for income taxes
   3,896   (320  20  

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   (320  20   (31 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  
   (20,511 (36,855 (22,058 Net income   (36,855 (22,058 (15,026 Net income
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pension liability adjustments:

          

Recognized net actuarial loss

   12,971  19,432  12,914  *1   19,432  12,914  14,029  *1

Amortization of prior service costs

   (4,234 (3,804 (3,913 *1   (3,804 (3,913 (3,685 *1
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  
   8,737   15,628   9,001  

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   15,628   9,001   10,344  

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   (3,318 (5,255 (2,500 Provision for income taxes   (5,255 (2,500 (2,892 Provision for income taxes
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  
   5,419  10,373  6,501  Net income   10,373  6,501  7,452  Net income
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

Total reclassifications, net of tax

   12,960  (26,482 (22,221    (26,482 (22,221 (6,197 
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

Amounts of reclassifications in parentheses indicate gains in the consolidated statements of income.

 

*1:

These components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See note 20 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

19. 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 the parent company’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 2006 have terms of 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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

There were no stock-based compensation expenses for stock options as selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively.

The following table summarizes Toyota’s stock option activity:

 

    Yen       Yen in
millions
     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, 2015

   3,503,500  4,632    2.05    13,143 

Granted

   —     —       

Exercised

   (936,400 5,049     

Canceled

   (473,600 6,917     
  

 

        


Number of
shares
 Weighted-
average
exercise price
   Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual
life in years
   

Aggregate
intrinsic
value
 

Options outstanding at March 31, 2016

   2,093,500  3,858    1.56    4,384    2,093,500  3,858    1.56    4,384 

Granted

   —     —          —     —       

Exercised

   (785,600 4,006        (785,600 4,006     

Canceled

   (115,600 4,682        (115,600 4,682     
  

 

        

 

      

Options outstanding at March 31, 2017

   1,192,300  3,682    0.80    2,813    1,192,300  3,682    0.80    2,813 
  

 

      

Granted

   —     —          —     —       

Exercised

   (643,800 3,726        (643,800 3,726     

Canceled

   (264,900 4,154        (264,900 4,154     
  

 

        

 

      

Options outstanding at March 31, 2018

   283,600  3,153    0.33    1,041    283,600  3,153    0.33    1,041 
  

 

        

 

      

Options exercisable at March 31, 2016

   2,093,500  3,858    1.56    4,384 

Granted

   —     —       

Exercised

   (155,100 3,156     

Canceled

   (128,500 3,153     
  

 

      

Options outstanding at March 31, 2019

   —     —      —      —   
  

 

      

Options exercisable at March 31, 2017

   1,192,300  3,682    0.80    2,813    1,192,300  3,682    0.80    2,813 

Options exercisable at March 31, 2018

   283,600  3,153    0.33    1,041    283,600  3,153    0.33    1,041 

Options exercisable at March 31, 2019

   —     —      —      —   

The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 was ¥2,236 million, ¥1,632 million, ¥1,881 million and ¥1,881¥618 million, respectively.

Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 was ¥4,728 million, ¥3,147 million, and ¥2,399 million and ¥490 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes information for options outstanding and options exercisable at March 31, 2018:

Outstanding   Exercisable 
Number of
shares
   Exercise price   Remaining life   Number of
shares
   Exercise price 
  Yen           Years                     Yen         
 283,600    3,153    0.33    283,600    3,153 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

20. 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, tolump-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 tolump-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 thepre-amended plan.

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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Information regarding Toyota’s defined benefit plans is as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2017 2018 2017 2018   2018 2019 2018 2019 

Change in benefit obligation

          

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   1,912,156  1,930,498  963,255  1,026,024    1,930,498  2,019,310  1,026,024  1,097,981 

Service cost

   89,443  88,964  41,733  35,887    88,964  99,838  35,887  46,930 

Interest cost

   8,800  13,252  35,593  37,817    13,252  12,967  37,817  40,708 

Plan participants’ contributions

   923  1,266  436  912    1,266  974  912  1,045 

Plan amendments

   (21 (58 (996 (12   (58 (1,067 (12 13 

Net actuarial (gain) loss

   (45,783 35,017  22,220  66,039    35,017  67,391  66,039  7,755 

Acquisition and other

   30,622  18,206  (18,778 (26,616   18,206  (20,786 (26,616 21,634 

Benefits paid

   (65,642 (67,835 (17,439 (42,070   (67,835 (78,554 (42,070 (29,169
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

   1,930,498  2,019,310  1,026,024  1,097,981    2,019,310  2,100,073  1,097,981  1,186,897 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Change in plan assets

          

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   1,369,236  1,483,889  692,801  758,306    1,483,889  1,612,879  758,306  815,483 

Actual return on plan assets

   81,600  111,278  74,760  89,924    111,278  3,208  89,924  59,237 

Acquisition and other

   30,266  14,615  (11,960 (16,009   14,615  (13,705 (16,009 12,696 

Employer contributions

   39,692  42,095  15,925  20,961    42,095  41,276  20,961  18,952 

Plan participants’ contributions

   923  1,266  436  912    1,266  974  912  1,045 

Benefits paid

   (37,828 (40,264 (13,656 (38,611   (40,264 (44,141 (38,611 (24,629
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   1,483,889  1,612,879  758,306  815,483    1,612,879  1,600,491  815,483  882,784 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Funded status

   446,609  406,431  267,718  282,498    406,431  499,582  282,498  304,113 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 are comprised of the following:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2017 2018 2017 2018   2018 2019 2018 2019 

Accrued expenses (Accrued pension and severance costs)

   28,265  27,718  2,936  2,982    27,718  34,298  2,982  3,234 

Accrued pension and severance costs

      633,774     647,134     271,296     284,048    647,134  657,380  284,048  306,026 

Investments and other assets - Other (Prepaid pension and severance costs)

   (215,430 (268,421 (6,514 (4,532   (268,421 (192,096 (4,532 (5,147
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net amount recognized

   446,609  406,431  267,718  282,498       406,431     499,582     282,498     304,113 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 are comprised of the following:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2017 2018 2017 2018   2018 2019 2018 2019 

Net actuarial loss

   (288,126 (248,791 (116,700 (119,407   (248,791 (339,814 (119,407   (91,072

Prior service costs

   36,980  32,812  (2,151 (1,826        32,812       29,801  (1,826 (1,612

Net transition obligation

   —     —     —     —      —     —               —               —   
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net amount recognized

   (251,146 (215,979 (118,851 (121,233   (215,979 (310,013 (121,233 (92,684
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was ¥1,874,424¥1,959,533 million and ¥1,959,533¥2,040,344 million in Japanese plans, ¥957,217¥1,023,094 million and ¥1,023,094¥1,120,453 million in Foreign plans at March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, 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   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  Japanese plans   Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2017   2018   2017   2018         2018             2019             2018             2019       

Projected benefit obligation

   892,684    833,080    445,482    490,844     833,080    872,867    490,844    535,630  

Accumulated benefit obligation

   866,566    806,774    426,201    468,611       806,774     847,017     468,611     515,918 

Fair value of plan assets

   242,488    170,234    178,357    201,402    170,234  198,315  201,402  215,006 

Components of the net periodic pension cost are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 

Service cost

   78,611  89,443  88,964  47,544  41,733  35,887    89,443  88,964     99,838  41,733  35,887  46,930 

Interest cost

   17,509  8,800  13,252  40,340  35,593  37,817    8,800  13,252  12,967  35,593  37,817  40,708 

Expected return on plan assets

   (35,012 (33,524 (36,409 (44,616 (38,893 (41,048   (33,524 (36,409 (38,551 (38,893 (41,048 (37,530

Amortization of prior service costs

   (4,669 (4,148 (4,226 435  344  313    (4,148 (4,226 (3,904 344  313  219 

Recognized net actuarial loss

   5,850  14,298  7,462  7,121  5,134  5,452    14,298  7,462  6,927  5,134  5,452  7,102 

Amortization of net transition obligation

   —     —     —     —     —     —      —     —     —     —     —     —   
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net periodic pension cost

   62,289  74,869  69,043  50,824  43,911  38,421      74,869  69,043  77,277  43,911  38,421  57,429 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2016 2017 2018 2016 2017   2018   2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 

Net actuarial gain (loss)

   (290,664 93,859  39,852  (11,242 13,647    (17,163   93,859   39,852  (102,734 13,647  (17,163 13,952 

Recognized net actuarial loss

   5,850  14,298  7,462  7,121  5,134    5,452    14,298  7,462  6,927     5,134      5,452     7,102 

Prior service costs

   489  21  58  573  996    12    21  58  1,067  996  12  (13

Amortization of prior service costs

   (4,669 (4,148 (4,226 435  344    313    (4,148 (4,226 (3,904 344  313  219 

Amortization of net transition obligation

   —     —     —     —     —      —      —     —     —     —     —     —   

Other

   76  811  (7,979 272  1,962    9,004    811  (7,979 4,610  1,962  9,004  7,289 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

   (288,918 104,841  35,167  (2,841 22,083    (2,382   104,841  35,167  (94,034 22,083  (2,382 28,549 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

“Other” 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, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

The estimated prior service costs and net actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic pension cost during the year ending March 31, 20192020 are ¥ (4,200)(3,400) million and ¥7,100¥10,100 million in Japanese plans, ¥300¥200 million and ¥6,900¥4,500 million in Foreign plans , respectively.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 are as follows:

 

                                                
  March 31,   March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2017 2018 2017 2018    2018   2019   2018   2019  

Discount rate

   0.7 0.7 4.0 3.9   0.7%    0.6%    3.9  3.8

Rate of compensation increase

   2.9 3.3 3.8 3.6   3.3%    3.1%    3.6  3.5

As of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, the parent company and certain subsidiaries in Japan employ “point” based retirement benefit plans and do not use the rates of compensation increase to determine benefit obligations.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 are as follows:

 

                                                
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  Japanese plans Foreign plans   Japanese plans Foreign plans 
  2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018    2017   2018   2019   2017   2018   2019  

Discount rate

   1.1 0.5 0.7 4.0 4.2 4.0   0.5  0.7  0.7  4.2  4.0  3.9

Expected return on plan assets

   2.5 2.4 2.4 6.3 6.1 6.0   2.4  2.4  2.4  6.1  6.0  5.6

Rate of compensation increase

   2.5 2.7 2.9 4.4 3.9 3.8   2.7  2.9  3.3  3.9  3.8  3.6

During the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, the parent company and certain subsidiaries in Japan employ “point” based retirement benefit plans and do not use the rates of compensation increase to determine net periodic pension cost.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The expected rate of return on plan assets is determined after considering several applicable factors including, the composition of plan assets held, assumed risks of asset management, historical results of the returns on plan assets, Toyota’s principal policy for plan asset management, and forecasted market conditions.

Toyota’s policy and objective for plan asset management is to maximize returns on plan assets to meet future benefit payment requirements under risks which Toyota considers permissible. Asset allocations under the plan asset management are determined based on plan asset management policies of each plan which are established to achieve the optimized asset compositions in terms of the long-term overall plan asset management. In Japanese plans, excepting equity securities contributed by Toyota, approximately 40% 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. In Foreign plans, excepting equity securities contributed by Toyota, approximately 65%50% of the plan assets is invested in equity securities, approximately 25%40% is invested in debt securities, and the rest of them is invested in 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 performsin-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, 20172018 and 2018.2019. See note 2728 to the consolidated financial statements for three levels of input which are used to measure fair value.

Japanese plans

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2017   March 31, 2018 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Equity securities

                

Common stocks

   585,052    —      —      585,052    620,281    —      —      620,281 

Commingled funds

   —      180,835    —      180,835    —      202,816    —      202,816 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   585,052    180,835    —      765,887    620,281    202,816    —      823,097 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt securities

                

Government bonds

   87,958    —      —      87,958    88,959    —      —      88,959 

Commingled funds

   —      248,498    —      248,498    —      284,870    —      284,870 

Other

   —      39,754    81    39,835    —      36,567    19    36,586 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   87,958    288,252    81    376,291    88,959    321,437    19    410,415 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Insurance contracts

   —      199,779    —��     199,779    —      201,141    —      201,141 

Other

   42,083    34,131    496    76,710    41,446    61,301    —      102,747 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —      —      65,222    —      —      —      75,479 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   715,093    702,997           577    1,483,889    750,686    786,695             19    1,612,879 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018   March 31, 2019 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Equity securities

                

Common stocks

   620,281    —      —      620,281    531,159    —      —      531,159 

Commingled funds

   —      202,816    —      202,816    —      192,012    —      192,012 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   620,281    202,816    —      823,097    531,159    192,012    —      723,171 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt securities

                

Government bonds

   88,959    —      —      88,959    98,578    —      —      98,578 

Commingled funds

   —      284,870    —      284,870    —      286,783    —      286,783 

Other

   —      36,567    19    36,586    —      54,652    —      54,652 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   88,959    321,437    19    410,415    98,578    341,435    —      440,013 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Insurance contracts

   —      201,141    —      201,141    —      226,093    —      226,093 

Other

   41,446    61,301    —      102,747    84,208    38,439    4,242    126,889 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —      —      75,479    —      —      —      84,325 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   750,686    786,695           19    1,612,879    713,945    797,979        4,242    1,600,491 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Foreign plans

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2017   March 31, 2018 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Equity securities

                

Common stocks

   207,036    —      —      207,036    178,476    —      —      178,476 

Commingled funds

   —      152,104    —      152,104    —      197,566    —      197,566 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   207,036    152,104    —      359,140    178,476    197,566    —      376,042 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt securities

                

Government bonds

   76,730    —      —      76,730    89,928    —      —      89,928 

Commingled funds

   —      36,430    —      36,430    —      11,642    —      11,642 

Other

   —      33,430    —      33,430    —      35,032    —      35,032 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   76,730    69,860    —      146,590    89,928    46,674    —      136,602 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Insurance contracts

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —   

Other

   13,533    13,851    30,903    58,287    12,487    18,107    31,288    61,882 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —      —      194,289    —      —      —      240,957 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   297,299    235,815    30,903       758,306    280,891    262,347      31,288       815,483 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018   March 31, 2019 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Equity securities

                

Common stocks

   178,476    —      —      178,476    123,875    —      —      123,875 

Commingled funds

   —      197,566    —      197,566    —      215,386    —      215,386 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   178,476    197,566    —      376,042    123,875    215,386    —      339,261 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt securities

                

Government bonds

   89,928    —      —      89,928    141,054    —      —      141,054 

Commingled funds

   —      11,642    —      11,642    —      —      —      —   

Other

   —      35,032    —      35,032    —      164,877    —      164,877 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   89,928    46,674    —      136,602    141,054    164,877    —      305,931 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Insurance contracts

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —   

Other

   12,487    18,107    31,288    61,882    10,292    24,810    27,903    63,005 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —      —      240,957    —      —      —      174,587 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   280,891    262,347    31,288    815,483    275,221    405,073      27,903       882,784 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

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. Japanese stocks and foreign stocks represent 74% and 26% (as of March 31, 2017) and 76% and 24% (as of March 31, 2018) and 73% and 27% (as of March 31, 2019) of common stocks, respectively, in Japanese plans. Common stocks include mainly foreign stocks as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 in Foreign plans.

Quoted market prices for identical securities are used to measure fair value of government bonds. Japanese government bonds and foreign government bonds represent 28% and 72% (as of March 31, 2017) and 29% and 71% (as of March 31, 2018) and 33% and 67% (as of March 31, 2019) of government bonds, respectively, in Japanese plans. Government bonds include mainly foreign government bonds as of March 31, 20172018 and 20182019 in Foreign plans.

Commingled funds are beneficial interests of collective trust. 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 by the NAV.

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 by the NAV.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following tables summarize the changes in Level 3 plan assets measured at fair value for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018:2019:

Japanese plans

 

 Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
 For the years ended March 31,  For the years ended March 31, 
 2016 2017 2018  2017 2018 2019 
 Debt
securities
 Other Total Debt
securities
 Other Total Debt
securities
 Other Total  Debt
securities
 Other Total Debt
securities
 Other Total Debt
securities
 Other Total 

Balance at beginning of year

 233  1,018  1,251  146  2,518  2,664  81  496  577  146  2,518  2,664  81      496      577  19   —    19 

Actual return on plan assets

 1  (3 (2  —    (11 (11  —    (4 (4  —    (11 (11  —    (4 (4  —    (164 (164

Purchases, sales and settlements

 (88 1,503  1,415  (65 (2,011 (2,076 (62 (492 (554 (65 (2,011 (2,076 (62 (492 (554 (19  —    (19

Other

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —    4,406  4,406 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at end of year

 146  2,518  2,664  81  496  577  19   —    19  81  496  577  19   —    19   —    4,242  4,242 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

�� 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Foreign plans

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 
  Other Other Other   Other Other Other 

Balance at beginning of year

   17,511  30,758  30,903    30,758  30,903  31,288 

Actual return on plan assets

   1,966  279  2,024    279  2,024  (4,784

Purchases, sales and settlements

   12,372   —     —      —     —     —   

Other

   (1,091 (134 (1,639   (134 (1,639 1,399 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at end of year

   30,758  30,903  31,288    30,903  31,288  27,903 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Toyota expects to contribute ¥42,220¥40,124 million in Japanese plans and ¥23,234¥14,330 million in Foreign plans to its pension plans in the year ending March 31, 2019.2020.

The following pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 

Years ending March 31,

  Japanese plans   Foreign plans   Japanese plans   Foreign plans 

2019

   72,756    21,972 

2020

   73,891    23,700    78,333    26,350 

2021

   74,890    25,089    79,217    27,750 

2022

   78,254    26,724    82,638    29,423 

2023

   
82,433
 
   
28,552
 
   86,906    31,281 

from 2024 to 2028

   429,821    167,337 

2024

   90,064    33,094 

from 2025 to 2029

   455,028    190,987 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   812,045    293,374    872,186    338,885 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

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 provided through various insurance companies, health care providers and others. 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.

21. 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, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, 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 some of which Toyota is unable to or has elected not to apply hedge accounting.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

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, 20172018 and 2018:2019:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Derivative assets

      

Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   —    154    154   —   

Investments and other assets - Other

   662  668    668   —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   662  822    822   —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   61,946  46,425    46,425  74,971 

Investments and other assets - Other

   168,292  175,635    175,635  114,642 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   230,238  222,060    222,060  189,613 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   12,357  34,922    34,922  10,720 

Investments and other assets - Other

   164   —      —     —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   12,521  34,922    34,922  10,720 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total derivative assets

   243,421  257,804    257,804  200,333 

Counterparty netting

   (84,883 (97,617   (97,617 (89,364

Collateral received

   (60,021 (92,146   (92,146 (46,590
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Carrying value of derivative assets

   98,517  68,041    68,041  64,379 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Derivative liabilities

      

Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Other current liabilities

   (64  —      —     —   

Other long-term liabilities

   —     —      —     —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   (64  —      —     —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

      

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

      

Other current liabilities

   (67,091 (34,716   (34,716 (28,911

Other long-term liabilities

   (158,383 (158,830   (158,830 (189,157
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   (225,474 (193,546   (193,546 (218,068
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

      

Other current liabilities

   (19,919 (3,610   (3,610 (13,847

Other long-term liabilities

   —     —      —     —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   (19,919 (3,610   (3,610 (13,847
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total derivative liabilities

   (245,457 (197,156   (197,156 (231,915

Counterparty netting

   84,883  97,617    97,617  89,364 

Collateral posted

   122,231  55,650    55,650  110,159 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Carrying value of derivative liabilities

   (38,343 (43,889   (43,889 (32,392
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table summarizes the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018:2019:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017   2018   2018   2019 
  Designated
derivative
financial
instruments
   Undesignated
derivative
financial
instruments
   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

   40,837    19,459,677    12,643    19,895,085    12,643    19,895,085    —      21,001,883 

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

   —      2,772,741    —      2,731,534    —      2,731,534    —      4,005,578 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   40,837    22,232,418    12,643    22,626,619    12,643    22,626,619    —      25,007,461 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The following table summarizes the gains and losses on derivative financial instruments and hedged items reported in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018:2019:

 

 Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
 For the years ended March 31,  For the years ended March 31, 
 2016 2017 2018  2017 2018 2019 
 Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
 Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
 Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
 Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
 Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
 Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
  Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
 Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
 Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
 Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
 Gains or
(losses) on
derivative
financial
instruments
 Gains or
(losses) on
hedged items
 

Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments

            

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

            

Cost of financing operations

 (133 122  (339 1,212  782  (227 (339 1,212  782  (227 (822 799 

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

            

Interest rate and currency swap agreements

            

Cost of financing operations

 119,096   (61,884  42,220   (61,884  42,220   (18,433 

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

 (379  12,516   30,339   12,516   30,339   37,124  

Foreign exchange forward and option contracts

            

Cost of financing operations

 (16,363  2,614   6,442   2,614   6,442   2,240  

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

 115,256   81,614   73,115   81,614   73,115   (69,826 

Undesignated derivative financial instruments are used to manage economic risks of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates of certain receivables and payables. Those economic risks are offset by changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative financial instruments.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Cash flows from transactions of derivative financial instruments are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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 after being offset by cash collateral as of March 31, 20182019 is ¥2,489¥4,126 million. The aggregate fair value amount of assets that are already posted as cash collateral as of March 31, 20182019 is ¥28,012¥105,460 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 ¥2,489¥4,126 million as of March 31, 2018.2019.

22. Other financial instruments:

Toyota has certain financial instruments, including financial assets and liabilities which arose in the normal course of business. These financial instruments are executed with creditworthy financial institutions, and virtually all foreign currency contracts are denominated in U.S. dollars, euros and other currencies of major developed 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 ofnon-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 following table summarizes the estimated fair values of Toyota’s financial instruments, excluding marketable securities, other securities investments, investments and other assets in affiliated companies and derivative financial instruments. See note 2728 to the consolidated financial statements for three levels of input which are used to measure fair value.

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2017   March 31, 2018 
    Estimated fair value     Estimated fair value 
  Carrying amount Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total   Carrying amount Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total 

Assets (Liabilities)

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   2,995,075  2,103,469    891,606   —    2,995,075    3,052,269  2,278,060    774,209   —    3,052,269 

Time deposits

   1,082,654   —      1,082,654   —    1,082,654    901,244   —      901,244   —    901,244 

Total finance receivables, net

   14,064,660   —      —    14,226,440  14,226,440    14,508,614   —      —    14,615,409  14,615,409 

Other receivables

   436,867   —      —    436,867  436,867    489,338   —      —    489,338  489,338 

Short-term borrowings

   (4,953,682  —      (4,953,682  —    (4,953,682   (5,154,913  —      (5,154,913  —    (5,154,913

Long-term debt including the current portion

   (14,179,796  —      (12,241,617 (2,065,884 (14,307,501   (14,172,025  —      (12,265,260 (1,940,888 (14,206,148

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  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018   March 31, 2019 
    Estimated fair value     Estimated fair value 
  Carrying amount Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total   Carrying amount Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total 

Assets (Liabilities)

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   3,052,269  2,278,060    774,209   —    3,052,269    3,574,704  2,980,504    594,200   —    3,574,704 

Time deposits

   901,244   —      901,244   —    901,244    1,126,352   —      1,126,352   —    1,126,352 

Total finance receivables, net

   14,508,614   —      —    14,615,409  14,615,409    15,450,745   —      —    15,668,542  15,668,542 

Other receivables

   489,338   —      —    489,338  489,338    568,156   —      —    568,156  568,156 

Short-term borrowings

   (5,154,913  —      (5,154,913  —    (5,154,913   (5,344,973  —      (5,285,807 (59,166 (5,344,973

Long-term debt including the current portion

   (14,172,025  —      (12,265,260 (1,940,888 (14,206,148   (14,786,184  —      (12,786,541 (1,833,623 (14,620,164

Cash and cash equivalents and time deposits -

In the normal course of business, substantially all cash and cash equivalents and time deposits are highly liquid and are carried at amounts which approximate fair value due to its short duration. Cash equivalents and time deposits include negotiable certificate of deposit measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Where money market funds produce a daily net asset value in an active market, this value is used to determine the fair value of the fund investment, and the investment is classified in Level 1. All other types of cash and cash equivalents and time deposits are classified in Level 2.

Finance receivables, net -

The fair values of finance receivables are estimated by discounting expected cash flows to present value using internal assumptions, including prepayment speeds, expected credit losses and collateral value. Certain impaired finance receivables are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis based on collateral values.

As unobservable inputs are utilized, finance receivables are classified in Level 3.

Other receivables -

Other receivables are short-term receivables. These receivables are carried at amounts which approximate fair value, and the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value is not material. These receivables are classified in Level 3.

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt -

The fair values of short-term borrowings and long-term debt including the current portion, except for secured loans provided by securitization transactions using special-purpose entities, are estimated based on the discounted amounts of future cash flows using Toyota’s current borrowing rates for similar liabilities. As these inputs are observable, these debts are classified in Level 2.

The fair values of the secured loans provided by securitization transactions are estimated based on current market rates and credit spreads for debt with similar maturities. Internal assumptions including prepayment speeds and expected credit losses are used to estimate the timing of cash flows to be paid on the underlying securitized assets. As these valuations utilize unobservable inputs, the secured loans are classified in Level 3. See note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for information regarding the secured loans.

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23. 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   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Class of property

      

Building

   18,775  17,934    17,934  18,519 

Machinery and equipment

   29,630  31,217    31,217  28,836 

Less - Accumulated depreciation

   (28,703 (30,853   (30,853 (30,016
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   19,702  18,298    18,298  17,339 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Amortization expenses under capital leases for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 were ¥4,801 million, ¥4,586 million, ¥5,541 million and ¥5,541¥7,879 million, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of March 31, 20182019 are as follows:

 

                           

Years ending March 31,

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 

2019

   6,645 

2020

   3,892    6,536 

2021

   2,276    3,988 

2022

   1,921    2,301 

2023

   1,801    2,081 

2024

   1,919 

Thereafter

   8,933    5,947 
  

 

   

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

   25,468    22,772 

Less - Amount representing interest

   (4,842   (3,751
  

 

   

 

 

Present value of net minimum lease payments

   20,626    19,021 

Less - Current obligations

   (5,796   (5,747
  

 

   

 

 

Long-term capital lease obligations

   14,830    13,274 
  

 

   

 

 

Rental expenses under operating leases for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 were ¥101,932 million, ¥92,321 million, ¥112,934 million and ¥112,934¥115,503 million, respectively.

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The minimum rental payments required under operating leases relating primarily to land, buildings and equipment having initial or remainingnon-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at March 31, 20182019 are as follows:

 

                           

Years ending March 31,

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 

2019

   14,296 

2020

   11,375    16,078  

2021

   9,422    13,396 

2022

   8,403    11,862 

2023

   7,247    10,219 

2024

   8,034 

Thereafter

   26,106    32,598 
  

 

   

 

 

Total minimum future rentals

   76,849    92,187 
  

 

   

 

 

24. Other commitments and contingencies, concentrations and factors that may affect future operations:

Commitments -

Commitments outstanding as of March 31, 20182019 for the purchase of property, plant and equipment, other assets and services totaled ¥368,483¥363,319 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 as of March 31, 2018,2019, 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, 20182019 is ¥2,830,749¥3,078,955 million. Liabilities for guarantees totaling ¥6,901¥8,921 million have been provided as of March 31, 2018.2019. 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 -

Fromtime-to-time, Toyota issues vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures including safety campaigns relating to its vehicles. Since 2009, Toyota issued safety campaigns related to the risk of floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals and vehicle recalls related toslow-to-return or sticky accelerator pedals. In March 2014, Toyota entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”) to resolve an investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) related to unintended acceleration in certain of its vehicles. The DPA provided for an independent monitor to review and assess policies and procedures relating to Toyota’s safety communications process, its process for sharing vehicle accident information internally and its process for preparing and sharing certain technical reports. In August 2017, the DPA and the monitorship terminated, and in October 2017, the criminal charge that had been filed in connection with the DPA was dismissed.

Personal injury and wrongful death claims involving allegations of unintended acceleration are still pending in several consolidated proceedings in federal and state courts, as well as in individual cases in various other states. The judges in the consolidated federal action and the consolidated California state action have approved an

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Intensive Settlement Process (“ISP”) for such claims in those actions. Under the ISP, all individual claims within the consolidated actions are stayed pending completion of a process to assess whether they can be resolved on terms acceptable to the parties. Cases not resolved after completion of the ISP will then proceed to discovery and toward trial. Toyota has offered the ISP process to plaintiffs in other consolidated actions and in individual cases, as well.

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Toyota has been named as a defendant in 33 economic loss class action lawsuits in the United States, which, together with similar lawsuits against Takata and other automakers, have been made part of a multi-district litigation proceeding in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, arising out of allegations that airbag inflators manufactured by Takata are defective. Toyota has reached a settlement with the plaintiffs in the United States economic loss class actions. While theThe court approved the settlement on October 31, 2017, objectorsand the subsequent appeals have filed appeals, whichbeen withdrawn, making the settlement final. The economic loss class action lawsuits against Toyota have not yet been resolved.dismissed. Toyota and other automakers have also been named in certain class actions filed in Mexico, Canada, Australia, Israel and Israel,Brazil, as well as some other actions by states or territories of the United States. Those actions have not been settled and are being litigated.

Toyota self-reported a process gap in fulfilling certain emissions defect information reporting requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and California Air Resources Board, including updates on its repair completion rates for recalled emissions components and certain other reports concerning emissions related defects. Toyota is involved in discussions with the EPA and the SDNY’s Civil Division of the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) on this reporting issue. These agencies have requested certainfollow-up information regarding this reporting issue, and Toyota is cooperating with the request.

Toyota also has various other pending legal actions and claims, including without limitation personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits and claims in the United States, and is subject to government investigationsfrom-time-to-time.

Beyond the amounts accrued with respect to all aforementioned matters, Toyota is unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss, if any, for the pending legal matters because (i) many of the proceedings are in evidence gathering stages, (ii) significant factual issues need to be resolved, (iii) the legal theory or nature of the claims is unclear, (iv) the outcome of future motions or appeals is unknown and/or (v) the outcomes of other matters of these types vary widely and do not appear sufficiently similar to offer meaningful guidance. Based upon information currently available to Toyota, however, Toyota believes that its losses from these matters, if any, beyond the amounts accrued, would not have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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, 2020.

25. 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.

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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 affiliated companies products as well as other products. The All Other segment includes the design, manufacturing and sales of housing, telecommunications and other businesses.

The following tables present certain information regarding Toyota’s industry or geographic segments and overseas revenues by destination as of and for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

Segment operating results and assets -

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2016:2017:

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  Automotive   Financial
Services
   All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/

Unallocated
Amount
 Consolidated   Automotive   Financial
Services
   All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
 Consolidated 

Net revenues

                  

Sales to external customers

   25,923,813    1,854,007    625,298    —    28,403,118    25,032,229    1,783,697    781,267    —    27,597,193 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

   53,603    42,217    552,089    (647,909  —      49,618    39,903    539,785    (629,306  —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   25,977,416    1,896,224    1,177,387    (647,909 28,403,118    25,081,847    1,823,600    1,321,052    (629,306 27,597,193 

Operating expenses

   23,528,418    1,556,998    1,110,880    (647,149 25,549,147    23,388,874    1,601,172    1,239,725    (626,950 25,602,821 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   2,448,998    339,226    66,507    (760 2,853,971    1,692,973    222,428    81,327    (2,356 1,994,372 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Assets

   15,621,757    21,709,010    1,917,148    8,179,682  47,427,597    16,156,496    22,507,613    2,170,498    7,915,579  48,750,186 

Investment in equity method investees

   2,532,644    9,168    10,801    78,776  2,631,389    2,745,437    9,792    —      90,193  2,845,422 

Depreciation expenses

   900,434    697,991    27,412    —    1,625,837    912,797    671,155    26,998    —    1,610,950 

Capital expenditure

   1,389,289    2,638,111    41,826    (10,010 4,059,216    1,293,564    2,182,149    53,710    12,014  3,541,437 

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2018:

   Yen in millions 
   Automotive   Financial
Services
   All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
  Consolidated 

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

   26,347,229    1,959,234    1,073,047    —     29,379,510 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

   50,711    57,774    573,071    (681,556  —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   26,397,940    2,017,008    1,646,118    (681,556  29,379,510 

Operating expenses

   24,386,805    1,731,462    1,545,306    (683,925  26,979,648 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   2,011,135    285,546    100,812    2,369   2,399,862 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assets

   17,054,209    23,055,981    2,178,118    8,019,941   50,308,249 

Investment in equity method investees

   3,054,583    11,713    —      96,415   3,162,711 

Depreciation expenses

   976,735    723,061    34,237    —     1,734,033 

Capital expenditure

   1,381,122    2,166,805    62,447    (11,667  3,598,707 

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2019:

   Yen in millions 
   Automotive   Financial
Services
   All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
  Consolidated 

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

   27,034,492    2,120,343    1,070,846    —     30,225,681 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

   44,585    33,204    605,531    (683,320  —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   27,079,077    2,153,547    1,676,377    (683,320  30,225,681 

Operating expenses

   25,040,193    1,830,726    1,570,839    (683,622  27,758,136 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   2,038,884    322,821    105,538    302   2,467,545 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assets

   17,799,376    24,044,700    2,125,271    7,967,602   51,936,949 

Investment in equity method investees

   3,215,856    12,172    —      85,675   3,313,703 

Depreciation expenses

   997,312    758,847    36,216    —     1,792,375 

Capital expenditure

   1,520,366    2,165,609    66,075    (13,163  3,738,887 

Geographic information -

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2017:

 

  Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
  Automotive   Financial
Services
   All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
 Consolidated  Japan North
America
 Europe Asia Other Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
 Consolidated 

Net revenues

                

Sales to external customers

   25,032,229    1,783,697    781,267    —    27,597,193  8,798,903  10,033,419  2,517,601  4,279,617  1,967,653   —    27,597,193 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

   49,618    39,903    539,785    (629,306  —    6,031,965  205,672  163,438  540,204  193,421  (7,134,700  —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   25,081,847    1,823,600    1,321,052    (629,306 27,597,193  14,830,868  10,239,091  2,681,039  4,819,821  2,161,074  (7,134,700 27,597,193 

Operating expenses

   23,388,874    1,601,172    1,239,725    (626,950 25,602,821  13,628,623  9,927,897  2,693,283  4,384,642  2,102,380  (7,134,004 25,602,821 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   1,692,973    222,428    81,327    (2,356 1,994,372 

Operating income (loss)

 1,202,245  311,194  (12,244 435,179  58,694  (696 1,994,372 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Assets

   16,156,496    22,507,613    2,170,498    7,915,579  48,750,186  14,791,969  17,365,237  2,846,469  4,486,021  2,819,935  6,440,555  48,750,186 

Investment in equity method investees

   2,745,437    9,792    —      90,193  2,845,422 

Depreciation expenses

   912,797    671,155    26,998    —    1,610,950 

Capital expenditure

   1,293,564    2,182,149    53,710    12,014  3,541,437 

Long-lived assets

 3,376,157  5,274,928  313,182  828,619  404,223   —    10,197,109 

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2018:

 

   Yen in millions 
   Automotive   Financial
Services
   All Other   Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
  Consolidated 

Net revenues

         

Sales to external customers

   26,347,229    1,959,234    1,073,047    —     29,379,510 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

   50,711    57,774    573,071    (681,556  —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   26,397,940    2,017,008    1,646,118    (681,556  29,379,510 

Operating expenses

   24,386,805    1,731,462    1,545,306    (683,925  26,979,648 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   2,011,135    285,546    100,812    2,369   2,399,862 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assets

   17,054,209    23,055,981    2,178,118    8,019,941   50,308,249 

Investment in equity method investees

   3,054,583    11,713    —      96,415   3,162,711 

Depreciation expenses

   976,735    723,061    34,237    —     1,734,033 

Capital expenditure

   1,381,122    2,166,805    62,447    (11,667  3,598,707 

Geographic information -

  Yen in millions 
  Japan  North
America
  Europe  Asia  Other  Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
  Consolidated 

Net revenues

       

Sales to external customers

  9,273,672   10,347,266   2,940,243   4,497,374   2,320,955   —     29,379,510 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

  6,751,172   227,144   244,981   650,765   132,344   (8,006,406  —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  16,024,844   10,574,410   3,185,224   5,148,139   2,453,299   (8,006,406  29,379,510 

Operating expenses

  14,364,926   10,435,511   3,110,198   4,714,940   2,340,636   (7,986,563  26,979,648 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

  1,659,918   138,899   75,026    433,199   112,663   (19,843  2,399,862 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assets

  15,797,024   16,936,704   3,346,179   4,893,582   2,986,661   6,348,099   50,308,249 

Long-lived assets

  3,511,663   5,179,139   359,355   797,435   420,081   —     10,267,673 

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2016:2019:

 

  Yen in millions 
  Japan  North
America
  Europe  Asia  Other  Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
  Consolidated 

Net revenues

       

Sales to external customers

  8,588,437   10,822,772   2,507,292   4,475,623   2,008,994   —     28,403,118 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

  6,171,051   229,198   154,039   528,236   201,220   (7,283,744  —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  14,759,488   11,051,970   2,661,331   5,003,859   2,210,214   (7,283,744  28,403,118 

Operating expenses

  13,081,966   10,523,151   2,588,915   4,554,670   2,101,305   (7,300,860  25,549,147 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

  1,677,522   528,819   72,416   449,189   108,909   17,116   2,853,971 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assets

  14,291,434   16,622,979   2,612,210   4,415,700   2,579,113   6,906,161   47,427,597 

Long-lived assets

  3,210,376   4,958,989   309,657   869,989   391,406   —     9,740,417 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2017:

  Yen in millions 
  Japan  North
America
  Europe  Asia  Other  Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
  Consolidated 

Net revenues

       

Sales to external customers

  8,798,903   10,033,419   2,517,601   4,279,617   1,967,653   —     27,597,193 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

  6,031,965   205,672   163,438   540,204   193,421   (7,134,700  —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  14,830,868   10,239,091   2,681,039   4,819,821   2,161,074   (7,134,700  27,597,193 

Operating expenses

  13,628,623   9,927,897   2,693,283   4,384,642   2,102,380   (7,134,004  25,602,821 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

  1,202,245   311,194   (12,244  435,179   58,694   (696  1,994,372 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assets

  14,791,969   17,365,237   2,846,469   4,486,021   2,819,935   6,440,555   48,750,186 

Long-lived assets

  3,376,157   5,274,928   313,182   828,619   404,223   —     10,197,109 

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2018:

 Yen in millions  Yen in millions 
 Japan North
America
 Europe Asia Other Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
 Consolidated  


Japan
 

North
America
 


Europe
 


Asia
 


Other
 Inter-segment
Elimination/
Unallocated
Amount
 


Consolidated
 

Net revenues

              

Sales to external customers

 9,273,672  10,347,266  2,940,243  4,497,374  2,320,955   —    29,379,510  9,520,148  10,585,934  3,055,654  4,832,392  2,231,553   —    30,225,681 

Inter-segment sales and transfers

 6,751,172  227,144  244,981  650,765  132,344  (8,006,406  —    7,105,213  231,313  183,197  680,639  101,890  (8,302,252  —   
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

 16,024,844  10,574,410  3,185,224  5,148,139  2,453,299  (8,006,406 29,379,510  16,625,361  10,817,247  3,238,851  5,513,031  2,333,443  (8,302,252 30,225,681 

Operating expenses

 14,364,926  10,435,511  3,110,198  4,714,940  2,340,636  (7,986,563 26,979,648  14,933,686  10,702,732  3,113,983  5,055,542  2,242,333  (8,290,140 27,758,136 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

 1,659,918  138,899  75,026  433,199  112,663  (19,843 2,399,862  1,691,675  114,515  124,868   457,489  91,110  (12,112 2,467,545 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Assets

 15,797,024  16,936,704  3,346,179  4,893,582  2,986,661  6,348,099  50,308,249  16,465,702  17,452,216  3,872,301  5,176,990  3,067,270  5,902,470  51,936,949 

Long-lived assets

 3,511,663  5,179,139  359,355  797,435  420,081   —    10,267,673  3,607,843  5,469,262  453,921  729,494  424,974   —    10,685,494 

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

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, 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.securities and other securities investments. Such corporate assets were ¥9,369,868 million, ¥9,177,953 million, ¥9,386,399 million and ¥9,386,399¥9,329,020 million, as of March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018,2019, respectively.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Transfers between industry or geographic segments are made at terms and conditions in the ordinary course of business. In measuring the reportable segments’ income or losses, operating income consists of revenue less operating expenses.

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 statements users with valuable information.

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016   2017   2018   2017   2018   2019 

North America

   10,797,304    10,054,431    10,403,647    10,054,431    10,403,647    10,675,298 

Europe

   2,323,399    2,341,364    2,730,915    2,341,364    2,730,915    2,873,737 

Asia

   4,292,800    4,414,236    4,793,110    4,414,236    4,793,110    5,355,991 

Other

   4,724,784    3,923,621    4,186,666    3,923,621    4,186,666    3,944,854 

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Certain financial statements data onnon-financial services and financial services businesses -

The financial data below presents separately Toyota’snon-financial services and financial services businesses.

Balance sheets -

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Assets

      

Non-Financial Services Businesses

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   2,257,064  2,390,524    2,390,524  2,790,212 

Marketable securities

   1,439,944  1,546,459    1,546,459  1,108,540 

Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

   2,191,594  2,304,676    2,304,676  2,489,105 

Inventories

   2,388,394  2,539,497    2,539,497  2,656,396 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   1,988,016  1,818,687    1,818,687  2,118,922 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   10,265,012  10,599,843 

Total current assets .

   10,599,843  11,163,175 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Investments and other assets

   11,276,128  11,861,394    11,861,394  11,643,209 

Property, plant and equipment

   5,700,818  5,901,958    5,901,958  6,178,503 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

TotalNon-Financial Services Businesses assets

   27,241,958  28,363,195    28,363,195  28,984,887 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Financial Services Business

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   738,011  661,745    661,745  784,492 

Marketable securities

   381,654  221,901    221,901  18,620 

Finance receivables, net

   6,196,649  6,348,306    6,348,306  6,647,771 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   831,924  957,122    957,122  997,116 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   8,148,238  8,189,074    8,189,074  8,447,999 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

   9,012,222  9,481,618    9,481,618  10,281,118 

Investments and other assets

   850,862  1,019,574    1,019,574  808,592 

Property, plant and equipment

   4,496,291  4,365,715    4,365,715  4,506,991 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total Financial Services Business assets

   22,507,613  23,055,981    23,055,981  24,044,700 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Eliminations

   (999,385 (1,110,927   (1,110,927 (1,092,638
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

   48,750,186  50,308,249    50,308,249  51,936,949 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Assets in thenon-financial services include unallocated corporate assets.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31,   March 31, 
  2017 2018   2018 2019 

Liabilities

      

Non-Financial Services Businesses

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   669,947  541,968    541,968  579,901 

Current portion of long-term debt

   196,227  179,994    179,994  173,379 

Accounts payable

   2,540,078  2,556,393    2,556,393  2,616,143 

Accrued expenses

   3,038,218  2,980,981    2,980,981  3,075,411 

Income taxes payable

   203,101  429,616    429,616  300,703 

Other current liabilities

   1,512,662  1,797,724    1,797,724  1,755,737 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   8,160,233  8,486,676    8,486,676  8,501,274 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

   590,366  642,691    642,691  784,256 

Accrued pension and severance costs

   890,684  917,133    917,133  948,377 

Other long-term liabilities

   1,206,427  1,111,843    1,111,843  1,059,237 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

   2,687,477  2,671,667    2,671,667  2,791,870 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

TotalNon-Financial Services Businesses liabilities

   10,847,710  11,158,343    11,158,343  11,293,144 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Financial Services Business

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   4,605,389  4,929,478    4,929,478  5,113,888 

Current portion of long-term debt

   4,129,005  4,053,538    4,053,538  4,127,133 

Accounts payable

   33,283  40,251    40,251  39,187 

Accrued expenses

   117,773  145,127    145,127  161,105 

Income taxes payable

   20,473  32,711    32,711  20,295 

Other current liabilities

   833,813  870,634    870,634  997,842 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   9,739,736  10,071,739    10,071,739  10,459,450 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Long-term liabilities

      

Long-term debt

   9,491,504  9,574,118    9,574,118  9,974,516 

Accrued pension and severance costs

   14,386  14,049    14,049  15,029 

Other long-term liabilities

   987,289  678,858    678,858  722,279 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

   10,493,179  10,267,025    10,267,025  10,711,824 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total Financial Services Business liabilities

   20,232,915  20,338,764    20,338,764  21,171,274 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Eliminations

   (999,392 (1,110,934   (1,110,934 (1,092,679
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   30,081,233  30,386,173    30,386,173  31,371,739 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Mezzanine equity

   485,877  491,974    491,974  498,073 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

   17,514,812  18,735,982    18,735,982  19,348,152 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Noncontrolling interests

   668,264  694,120    694,120  718,985 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   18,183,076  19,430,102    19,430,102  20,067,137 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity

   48,750,186  50,308,249    50,308,249  51,936,949 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Statements of income -

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the years ended March 31,   For the years ended March 31, 
  2016 2017 2018   2017 2018 2019 

Non-Financial Services Businesses

        

Net revenues

   26,581,102  25,845,453  27,448,165    25,845,453  27,448,165  28,133,676 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of revenues

   21,474,386  21,557,194  22,613,450    21,557,194  22,613,450  23,400,550 

Selling, general and administrative

   2,589,082  2,511,647  2,721,362    2,511,647  2,721,362  2,591,249 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total costs and expenses

   24,063,468  24,068,841  25,334,812    24,068,841  25,334,812  25,991,799 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   2,517,634  1,776,612  2,113,353    1,776,612  2,113,353  2,141,877 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income (expense), net

   117,930  200,370  222,326    200,370  222,326  (161,608
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   2,635,564  1,976,982  2,335,679    1,976,982  2,335,679  1,980,269 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Provision for income taxes

   752,248  562,452  738,763    562,452  738,763  580,031 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   327,167  360,130  467,718    360,130  467,718  357,527 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   2,210,483  1,774,660  2,064,634    1,774,660  2,064,634  1,757,765 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Less - Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (117,544 (89,337 (89,533   (89,337 (89,533 (97,500
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation
-Non-Financial Services Businesses

   2,092,939  1,685,323  1,975,101    1,685,323  1,975,101  1,660,265 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Financial Services Business

        

Net revenues

   1,896,224  1,823,600  2,017,008    1,823,600  2,017,008  2,153,547 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of revenues

   1,181,437  1,221,268  1,320,348    1,221,268  1,320,348  1,418,636 

Selling, general and administrative

   375,561  379,904  411,114    379,904  411,114  412,090 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total costs and expenses

   1,556,998  1,601,172  1,731,462    1,601,172  1,731,462  1,830,726 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   339,226  222,428  285,546    222,428  285,546  322,821 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income (expense), net

   8,579  (5,618 (794   (5,618 (794 (17,658
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   347,805  216,810  284,752    216,810  284,752  305,163 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Provision for income taxes

   126,319  66,583  (234,356   66,583  (234,356 79,903 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   1,932  1,930  2,365    1,930  2,365  2,539 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   223,418  152,157  521,473    152,157  521,473  227,799 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Less - Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (3,963 (6,518 (2,589   (6,518 (2,589 (5,214
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation
- Financial Services Business

   219,455  145,639  518,884    145,639  518,884  222,585 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Eliminations

   300  147  (2   147  (2 23 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   2,312,694  1,831,109  2,493,983    1,831,109  2,493,983  1,882,873 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Statements of cash flows -

 

 Yen in millions Yen in millions  Yen in millions Yen in millions 
 For the year ended March 31, 2016 For the year ended March 31, 2017  For the year ended March 31, 2017 For the year ended March 31, 2018 
 Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
 Financial
Services
Business
 Consolidated Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
 Financial
Services
Business
 Consolidated  Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
 Financial
Services
Business
 Consolidated Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
 Financial
Services
Business
 Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities

            

Net income

 2,210,483  223,418  2,434,211  1,774,660  152,157  1,926,985  1,774,660  152,157  1,926,985  2,064,634  521,473  2,586,106 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

            

Depreciation

 927,846  697,991  1,625,837  939,795  671,155  1,610,950  939,795  671,155  1,610,950  1,010,972  723,061  1,734,033 

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

 69,029  90,236  159,265  6,519  92,147  98,666 

Provision (reversal) for doubtful accounts and credit losses

 6,519  92,147  98,666  (74 76,143  76,069 

Pension and severance costs, less payments

 8,300  533  8,833  21,796  1,457  23,253  21,796  1,457  23,253  5,027  (741 4,286 

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

 33,293  36  33,329  30,461  212  30,673  30,461  212  30,673  35,010  279  35,289 

Unrealized losses onavailable-for-sale securities, net

 3,217  6,055  9,272  4,422  2,651  7,073 

Unrealized losses (gains) on marketable securities

 4,422  2,651  7,073  459  387  846 

Deferred income taxes

 (43,237 76,423  32,889  (59,668 6,504  (53,299 (59,668 6,504  (53,299 64,143  (302,103 (237,961

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

 (327,167 (1,932 (329,099 (360,130 (1,930 (362,060 (360,130 (1,930 (362,060 (467,718 (2,365 (470,083

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

 386,529  148,376  486,320  206,455  103,840  131,996  206,455  258,091  286,247  205,434  312,828  494,543 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 3,268,293  1,241,136  4,460,857  2,564,310  1,028,193  3,414,237  2,564,310  1,182,444  3,568,488  2,917,887  1,328,962  4,223,128 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

            

Additions to finance receivables

  —    (23,399,113 (13,549,278  —    (22,894,114 (13,636,694  —    (22,894,114 (13,636,694  —    (25,153,088 (15,058,516

Collection of and proceeds from sales of finance receivables

  —    22,918,132  13,115,854   —    22,006,010  12,927,981   —    22,006,010  12,927,981   —    24,117,335  14,046,312 

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

 (1,265,174 (17,371 (1,282,545 (1,206,738 (17,140 (1,223,878 (1,206,738 (17,140 (1,223,878 (1,276,788 (14,329 (1,291,117

Additions to equipment leased to others

 (155,931 (2,620,740 (2,776,671 (152,550 (2,165,009 (2,317,559 (152,550 (2,165,009 (2,317,559 (155,114 (2,152,476 (2,307,590

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

 41,154  993  42,147  40,189  1,049  41,238  40,189  1,049  41,238  70,755  1,065  71,820 

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

 60,989  1,050,738  1,111,727  72,659  1,165,619  1,238,278  72,659  1,165,619  1,238,278  63,402  1,147,870  1,211,272 

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

 (1,302,965 (894,512 (2,197,477 (2,104,202 (412,806 (2,517,008 (2,104,202 (412,806 (2,517,008 (2,273,805 (779,111 (3,052,916

Proceeds from sales of and maturity of marketable securities and security investments

 2,471,876  943,939  3,415,815  1,435,267  466,274  1,901,541  1,435,267  466,274  1,901,541  1,762,189  761,349  2,523,538 

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

 628   —    628  44,274   —    44,274  44,274   —    44,274  (576  —    (576

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

 (1,371,996 296,788  (1,062,744 582,649  (60,345 571,888  582,649  (60,345 571,888  260,015  (106,597 197,681 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 (1,521,419 (1,721,146 (3,182,544 (1,288,452 (1,910,462 (2,969,939 (1,288,452 (1,910,462 (2,969,939 (1,549,922 (2,177,982 (3,660,092
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

            

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 110,691  4,815,323  4,845,872  111,727  4,541,541  4,603,446  111,727  4,541,541  4,603,446  212,387  4,666,579  4,793,939 

Payments of long-term debt

 (71,758 (4,127,178 (4,176,202 (82,840 (3,773,644 (3,845,554 (82,840 (3,773,644 (3,845,554 (170,072 (4,314,294 (4,452,338

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

 75,990  (132,852 (10,903 51,523  233,331  273,037  51,523  233,331  273,037  (122,222 461,052  347,738 

Proceeds from issuance of class shares

 474,917   —    474,917   —     —     —   

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

 (1,225  —    (1,225 (3,697  —    (3,697 (3,697  —    (3,697 (6,194  —    (6,194

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

 (704,728  —    (704,728 (634,475  —    (634,475 (634,475  —    (634,475 (620,698  —    (620,698

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 (73,129  —    (73,129 (63,936  —    (63,936 (63,936  —    (63,936 (63,764  —    (63,764

Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock, and other

 (778,173  —    (778,173 (703,986  —    (703,986

Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock

 (703,986  —    (703,986 (447,818  —    (447,818
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 (967,415 555,293  (423,571 (1,325,684 1,001,228  (375,165 (1,325,684 1,001,228  (375,165 (1,218,381 813,337  (449,135
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 (142,301 (57,570 (199,871 (11,262 (2,224 (13,486

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 (11,262 (2,224 (13,486 (16,124 (27,464 (43,588
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 637,158  17,713  654,871  (61,088 116,735  55,647 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 1,680,994  603,563  2,284,557  2,318,152  621,276  2,939,428 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 (61,088 270,986  209,898  133,460  (63,147 70,313 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 2,318,152  621,276  2,939,428  2,257,064  738,011  2,995,075 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 2,318,152  621,276  2,939,428  2,257,064  892,262  3,149,326 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 2,257,064  892,262  3,149,326  2,390,524  829,115  3,219,639 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

 Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
 For the year ended March 31, 2018   For the year ended March 31, 2019 
 Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
 Financial
Services
Business
 Consolidated   Non-Financial
Services
Businesses
 Financial
Services
Business
 Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Net income

 2,064,634  521,473  2,586,106    1,757,765  227,799  1,985,587 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

       

Depreciation

 1,010,972  723,061  1,734,033    1,033,528  758,847  1,792,375 

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

 (74 76,143  76,069 

Provision (reversal) for doubtful accounts and credit losses

   (1,375 81,440  80,065 

Pension and severance costs, less payments

 5,027  (741 4,286    30,477  1,168  31,645 

Losses on disposal of fixed assets

 35,010  279  35,289    33,676  2,226  35,902 

Unrealized losses onavailable-for-sale securities, net

 459  387  846 

Unrealized losses (gains) on marketable securities

   338,626  846  339,472 

Deferred income taxes

 64,143  (302,103 (237,961   (110,346 23,742  (86,594

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

 (467,718 (2,365 (470,083   (357,527 (2,539 (360,066

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, and other

 205,434  299,709  481,424    (17,488 15,557  (51,789
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 2,917,887  1,315,843  4,210,009    2,707,336  1,109,086  3,766,597 
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Additions to finance receivables

  —    (25,153,088 (15,058,516   —    (26,000,249 (15,884,610

Collection of and proceeds from sales of finance receivables

  —    24,117,335  14,046,312    —    24,925,930  14,859,103 

Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

 (1,276,788 (14,329 (1,291,117   (1,435,964 (16,761 (1,452,725

Additions to equipment leased to others

 (155,114 (2,152,476 (2,307,590   (137,314 (2,148,848 (2,286,162

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding equipment leased to others

 70,755  1,065  71,820    63,955  1,482  65,437 

Proceeds from sales of equipment leased to others

 63,402  1,147,870  1,211,272    60,657  1,324,417  1,385,074 

Purchases of marketable securities and security investments

 (2,273,805 (779,111 (3,052,916   (1,737,107 (103,248 (1,840,355

Proceeds from sales of and maturity of marketable securities and security investments

 1,762,189  761,349  2,523,538    2,255,635  443,163  2,698,798 

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

 (576  —    (576   5,010   —    5,010 

Changes in investments and other assets, and other

 260,015  (106,597 197,681    (268,946 (4,130 (246,811
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 (1,549,922 (2,177,982 (3,660,092   (1,194,074 (1,578,244 (2,697,241
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 212,387  4,666,579  4,793,939    286,085  4,747,506  5,000,921 

Payments of long-term debt

 (170,072 (4,314,294 (4,452,338   (142,556 (4,336,250 (4,442,232

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

 (122,222 461,052  347,738    49,161  144,277  164,282 

Proceeds from issuance of class shares

  —     —     —   

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation class shareholders

 (6,194  —    (6,194   (8,690  —    (8,690

Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation common shareholders

 (620,698  —    (620,698   (636,116  —    (636,116

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 (63,764  —    (63,764   (69,367  —    (69,367

Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock, and other

 (447,818  —    (447,818

Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock

   (549,637  —    (549,637
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 (1,218,381 813,337  (449,135   (1,071,120 555,533  (540,839
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 (16,124 (27,464 (43,588

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

   (42,454 813  (41,641
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 133,460  (76,266 57,194 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 2,257,064  738,011  2,995,075 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

   399,688  87,188  486,876 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   2,390,524  829,115  3,219,639 
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 2,390,524  661,745  3,052,269 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   2,790,212  916,303  3,706,515 
 

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

26. Net revenues

Summary by business segments and products -

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

Yen in millions
For the year ended March 31, 2019

Sales of products

Automotive

Vehicles

23,066,190

Parts and components for overseas production

625,483

Parts and components for after service

2,093,437

Other

1,249,382

Total automotive

27,034,492

All other

1,070,846

Total sales of products

28,105,338

Financial services

2,120,343

Total net revenues

30,225,681

The majority of sales of products are revenues recognized from contracts with customers based on ASC 606 “Revenue from Contracts with customers,” and receivables related to such revenues are recognized as “Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts.” For the year ended March 31, 2019, ¥84,230 million of financial service revenues were accounted for under ASU2014-09.

Contract liabilities -

Contract liabilities consist of the following:

                                          
   Yen in millions 
   April 1, 2018   March 31, 2019 

Contract liabilities

   519,422    675,018 

Contract liabilities are mainly related to advances received from customers. On the consolidated financial statements, contract liabilities are included in “Other current liabilities” or “Other long-term liabilities”. For the year ended March 31, 2019, the amount of revenue recognized which was included in the contract liability balance as of April 1, 2018 was ¥336,206 million.

Performance obligations -

As of March 31, 2019, which is the end of the reporting period, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations related to contracts that have original expected durations in excess of one year was ¥553,218 million.

The main contents of unsatisfied performance obligations related to contracts are insurance revenues and maintenance revenues.

For insurance revenues, we receive the payment agreed upon in the contract at the inception of the contract, and revenue is recognized over the term of the contract, which ranges from 3 to 120 months. As of March 31, 2019, the unsatisfied performance obligations related to insurance revenues was ¥212,384 million, and we expect to recognize as revenue ¥63,611 million in fiscal 2020, and ¥148,773 million thereafter.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

For maintenance revenues, we receive the payment agreed upon in the contract at the inception of the contract, and revenue is recognized over the term of the contract, which ranges from 18 to 84 months.

Unsatisfied performance obligations for sales of products related to contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less have been excluded from this disclosure.

27. Per share amounts:

Reconciliations of the differences between basic and diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20182019 are as follows:

 

  Yen in
millions
 Thousands
of shares
   Yen   Yen in
millions
 Thousands
of shares
   Yen 
  Net income
attributable to
Toyota Motor
Corporation
 Weighted-
average
common
shares
   Net income
attributable to
Toyota Motor
Corporation
per common
share
 

For the year ended March 31, 2016

     

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   2,312,694    

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (3,638   

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation
Model AA Class Shareholders

   (2,449   
  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   2,306,607  3,111,306    741.36 

Effect of dilutive securities

     

Model AA Class Shares

   6,087  32,429   

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

   (21 1,212   
  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   2,312,673  3,144,947    735.36 
  

 

  

 

   

 

   Net income
attributable to
Toyota Motor
Corporation
 Weighted-
average
common shares
   Net income
attributable to
Toyota Motor
Corporation
per common
share
 

For the year ended March 31, 2017

          

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   1,831,109       1,831,109    

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (4,849      (4,849   

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation
Model AA Class Shareholders

   (4,946      (4,946   
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   1,821,314  3,008,088    605.47    1,821,314  3,008,088    605.47 

Effect of dilutive securities

          

Model AA Class Shares

   9,795  47,100      9,795  47,100   

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

   (6 638      (6 638   
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   1,831,103  3,055,826    599.22    1,831,103  3,055,826    599.22 
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

For the year ended March 31, 2018

          

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   2,493,983       2,493,983    

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (4,849      (4,849   

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation
Model AA Class Shareholders

   (7,442      (7,442   
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   2,481,692  2,947,365    842.00    2,481,692  2,947,365    842.00 

Effect of dilutive securities

          

Model AA Class Shares

   12,291  47,100      12,291  47,100   

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

   (4 301      (4 301   
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   2,493,979  2,994,766    832.78      2,493,979  2,994,766    832.78 
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019

     

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

   1,882,873    

Accretion to Mezzanine equity

   (4,850   

Dividends to Toyota Motor Corporation
Model AA Class Shareholders

   (9,938   
  

 

  

 

   

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

   Yen in
millions
  Thousands
of shares
   Yen 
   Net income
attributable to
Toyota Motor
Corporation
  Weighted-
average
common shares
   Net income
attributable to
Toyota Motor
Corporation
per common
share
 

Basic net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

   1,868,085   2,871,534    650.55 

Effect of dilutive securities

     

Model AA Class Shares

   14,788   47,100   

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options

   (0  40   
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per common share

     1,882,873   2,918,674       645.11 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In addition to the disclosure requirements under U.S.GAAP, Toyota discloses the information below in order to provide financial statements users with valuable information.

The following table shows Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity per share as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018.2019. 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   Yen in
millions
 Thousands
of shares
   Yen 
  Toyota Motor
Corporation
shareholders’
equity
   Common 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
 Common shares
issued and
outstanding
at the end of
the year
(excluding
treasury

stock)
   Toyota Motor
Corporation
 shareholders’
equity
per share
 

As of March 31, 2017

   17,514,812    2,974,723    5,887.88 

As of March 31, 2018

   18,735,982    2,909,924    6,438.65    18,735,982  2,909,924     6,438.65 

As of March 31, 2019

   19,348,152   2,832,439    6,830.92 

27.28. 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; valuation of assets or liabilities using inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable

Level 3:

  Valuation of assets or liabilities using unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s assumptions

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018.2019. Transfers between levels of the fair value are recognized at the end of their respective reporting periods:

 

   Yen in millions 
   March 31, 2017 
   Level 1   Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

      

Cash equivalents

   41,876    891,606   —     933,482 

Time deposits

   —      600,000   —     600,000 

Marketable securities and other securities investments

      

Public and corporate bonds

   4,797,499    1,079,385   8,947   5,885,831 

Common stocks

   2,686,934    —     —     2,686,934 

Other

   18,191    73,246   —     91,437 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —     —     735,131 

Derivative financial instruments

   —      243,334   87   243,421 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   7,544,500    2,887,571   9,034   11,176,236 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Derivative financial instruments

   —      (237,848  (7,609  (245,457
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   —      (237,848  (7,609  (245,457
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2018   March 31, 2018 
  Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total   Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total 

Assets

            

Cash equivalents

   44,897    774,209   —    819,106    44,897    774,209   —    819,106 

Time deposits

   —      400,000   —    400,000    —      400,000   —    400,000 

Marketable securities and other securities investments

            

Public and corporate bonds

   4,778,019    1,523,227  7,488  6,308,734    4,778,019    1,523,227  7,488  6,308,734 

Common stocks

   2,582,115    —     —    2,582,115    2,582,115    —     —    2,582,115 

Other

   169,282    50,746   —    220,028    169,282    50,746   —    220,028 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —     —    516,951    —      —     —    516,951 

Derivative financial instruments

   —      257,795  9  257,804    —      257,795  9  257,804 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   7,574,313    3,005,977  7,497  11,104,738    7,574,313    3,005,977  7,497  11,104,738 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Liabilities

            

Derivative financial instruments

   —      (194,935 (2,221 (197,156   —      (194,935 (2,221 (197,156
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   —      (194,935 (2,221 (197,156   —      (194,935 (2,221 (197,156
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Yen in millions 
  March 31, 2019 
  Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total 

Assets

      

Cash equivalents

   249,193    594,200   —    843,393 

Time deposits

   —      520,000   —    520,000 

Marketable securities and other securities investments

      

Public and corporate bonds

   4,378,543    1,452,475  15,171  5,846,189 

Common stocks

   2,154,951    —     —    2,154,951 

Other

   189,389    6,007   —    195,396 

Investments measured at net asset value

   —      —     —    98,451 

Derivative financial instruments

   —      200,256  77  200,333 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   6,972,076    2,772,938  15,248  9,858,713 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Liabilities

      

Derivative financial instruments

   —      (231,915  —    (231,915
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   —      (231,915  —    (231,915
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

The following is description of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value, information about the valuation techniques used to measure fair value, key inputs and significant assumptions:

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Cash equivalents and time deposits -

Cash equivalents include money market funds and other investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents classified in Level 2 include negotiable certificate of deposit with original maturities of three months or less. These are measured at fair value using primarily observable interest rates in the market. Time deposits consist of negotiable certificates of deposit with original maturities over three months. These are measured at fair value using primarily observable interest rates in the market.

Marketable securities and other securities investments -

Marketable securities and other securities investments include public and corporate bonds, common stocks and other investments. Public and corporate bonds include government bonds. Japanese bonds and foreign bonds including U.S., European and other bonds represent 28% and 72% (as of March 31, 2017) and 16% and 84% (as of March 31, 2018) and 17% and 83% (as of March 31, 2019) of public and corporate bonds, respectively. Listed stocks on the Japanese stock markets represent 92%93% and 93%91% of common stocks as of March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, respectively. Toyota uses primarily quoted market prices for identical assets to measure fair value of these securities. “Other” includes investment trusts. Generally, Toyota uses quoted market prices for similar assets or quotednon-active market prices for identical assets to measure fair value of these securities. These assets are classified in Level 2.

Derivative financial instruments -

See note 21 to the consolidated financial statements about derivative financial instruments. Toyota primarily 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. These derivative financial instruments are classified in Level 2. 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. These derivative financial instruments are classified in Level 3. Toyota’s derivative fair value measurements consider assumptions about counterparty and Toyota’s ownnon-performance risk, using such as credit default probabilities.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

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, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018:2019:

 

   Yen in millions 
   For the year ended March 31, 2016 
   Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
  Derivative
financial
instruments
  Total 

Balance at beginning of year

   12,317   1,010   13,327 

Total gains (losses)

    

Included in income (loss)

   1   2,507   2,508 

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

   (286  —     (286

Purchases and issuances

   931   —     931 

Settlements

   (1,451  (479  (1,930

Other

   (1,178  (189  (1,367
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   10,334   2,849    13,183 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   For the year ended March 31, 2017 
   Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
  Derivative
financial
instruments
  Total 

Balance at beginning of year

   10,334   2,849   13,183 

Total gains (losses)

    

Included in income (loss)

   (16  (7,310  (7,326

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

   60   —     60 

Purchases and issuances

   1,126   —     1,126 

Settlements

   (2,282  (2,693  (4,975

Other

   (275  (368  (643
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   8,947   (7,522  1,425 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Yen in millions   Yen in millions 
  For the year ended March 31, 2018   For the year ended March 31, 2017 
  Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
 Derivative
financial
instruments
 Total   Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
 
Derivative
financial
instruments
 


Total
 

Balance at beginning of year

   8,947  (7,522   1,425    10,334  2,849  13,183 

Total gains (losses)

        

Included in income (loss)

   17  805  822    (16 (7,310 (7,326

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

   (12  —    (12   60   —    60 

Purchases and issuances

   3,860   —    3,860    1,126   —    1,126 

Settlements

   (4,739 4,320  (419   (2,282 (2,693 (4,975

Other

   (585 185  (400   (275 (368 (643
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at end of year

     7,488  (2,212 5,276    8,947  (7,522 1,425 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Yen in millions 
  For the year ended March 31, 2018 
  Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
 
Derivative
financial
instruments
 


Total
 

Balance at beginning of year

   8,947  (7,522 1,425 

Total gains (losses)

    

Included in income (loss)

   17  805  822 

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

   (12  —    (12

Purchases and issuances

       3,860   —    3,860 

Settlements

   (4,739 4,320  (419

Other

   (585 185  (400
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at end of year

   7,488  (2,212 5,276 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Yen in millions 
  For the year ended March 31, 2019 
  Marketable
securities and
other securities
investments
 
Derivative
financial
instruments
 


Total
 

Balance at beginning of year

   7,488  (2,212 5,276 

Total gains (losses)

    

Included in income (loss)

   1  3,169  3,170 

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

   82   —    82 

Purchases and issuances

   5,254   —      5,254 

Settlements

   (2,875 (784 (3,659

Other

   337  (96 241 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at end of year

     10,287  77  10,364 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

“Included in income (loss)” in marketable securities and other securities investments and derivative financial instruments are included in “Other income (loss), net” and “Cost of financing operations” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, respectively.

In the reconciliation table above, derivative financial instruments are presented net of assets and liabilities. “Other” includes the currency translation adjustments for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2018.2019.

As of March 31, 2018,2019, the Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are not significant.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. During the years ended March 31, 20172018 and 2018,2019, Toyota measured certain finance receivables at fair value of ¥47,999¥45,492 million and ¥45,492¥58,611 million based on the collateral value, resulting in gainloss of ¥2,405¥4,190 million and loss of ¥4,190¥3,305 million, respectively. This fair value measurement on a nonrecurring basis is classified in Level 3. See note 22 to the consolidated financial statements for the fair value measurement. These Level 3 financial assets are not significant.

29. Significant subsequent events:

At the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 9, 2019, Toyota resolved to conclude contracts aimed toward the establishment of a new joint venture (“Prime Life Technologies Corporation” or “joint venture”) related to a town development business with Panasonic Corporation.

Toyota will make Toyota Housing Corporation and Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. its wholly-owned subsidiaries and thereafter will transfer all of the outstanding shares of those two subsidiaries to the joint venture by a joint share transfer. Management is evaluating the impact of this agreement on Toyota’s consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

Index to Exhibits

 

    1.1  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (English translation)(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Toyota’s Annual Report on Form20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on June 24, 2015 (file no.001-14948))
    1.2  Amended and Restated Regulations of the Board of Directors of the Registrant (English translation)
    1.3  Amended and Restated Regulations of the Audit  & Supervisory Board of the Registrant (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 to Toyota’s Annual Report on Form20-F for the fiscal year ended March  31, 2016, filed with the SEC on June 24, 2016 (file no.001-14948))
    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 Form20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on June 24, 2015 (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 FormF-6, filed with the SEC on November 7, 2006 (file no.333-138477))
    2.3  Form of ADR (included in Exhibit 2.2)
    2.4Description of Securities
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 members of the board of directors and managingoperating 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 President and Executive Vice President, both Members of the Board, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  13.1  Certifications of the Registrant’s President and Executive Vice President, both Members of the Board, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  15.1  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
  101.INS  XBRL Instance Document
  101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
  101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
  101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
  101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
  101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

SIGNATURES

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

By:

 

/s/ MASAYOSHI SHIRAYANAGI        Masayoshi Shirayanagi

Name: Masayoshi Shirayanagi
Title: Senior ManagingOperating Officer

Date: June 25, 201821, 2019