UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2009
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to _______
Commission File Number 1-9961
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 95-3775816 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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19001 S. Western Avenue Torrance, California (Address of principal executive offices) | 90501 (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 468-1310
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No __
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes __ No __
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer __ Accelerated filer __
Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company __
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes __ No x
As of January 31, 2010, the number of outstanding shares of capital stock, par value $10,000 per share, of the registrant was 91,500, all of which shares were held by Toyota Financial Services Americas Corporation.
Reduced Disclosure Format
The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the quarter ended December 31, 2009
INDEX | | |
Part I | | 3 |
Item 1 | Financial Statements | 3 |
| Consolidated Statement of Income | 3 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Consolidated Statement of Shareholder’s Equity | 5 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 6 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 |
Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis | 47 |
Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 74 |
Item 4T | Controls and Procedures | 74 |
Part II | | 75 |
Item 1 | Legal Proceedings | 75 |
Item 1A | Risk Factors | 76 |
Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 76 |
Item 3 | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 76 |
Item 4 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 76 |
Item 5 | Other Information | 76 |
Item 6 | Exhibits | 76 |
| Signatures | 77 |
| Exhibit Index | 78 |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| Three months ended December 31, | | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 |
Financing revenues: | | | | | | | |
Operating lease | $1,179 | | $1,257 | | $3,550 | | $3,688 |
Retail financing | 778 | | 847 | | 2,349 | | 2,510 |
Dealer financing | 80 | | 157 | | 251 | | 450 |
Total financing revenues | 2,037 | | 2,261 | | 6,150 | | 6,648 |
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Depreciation on operating leases | 897 | | 1,078 | | 2,626 | | 3,103 |
Interest expense | 438 | | 1,830 | | 1,555 | | 2,514 |
Net financing revenues | 702 | | (647) | | 1,969 | | 1,031 |
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Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | 112 | | 104 | | 336 | | 314 |
Investment and other income | 66 | | 111 | | 171 | | 182 |
Net financing revenues and other revenues | 880 | | (432) | | 2,476 | | 1,527 |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses | (5) | | 670 | | 334 | | 1,397 |
Operating and administrative | 192 | | 195 | | 543 | | 613 |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | 51 | | 42 | | 164 | | 143 |
Total expenses | 238 | | 907 | | 1,041 | | 2,153 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes | 642 | | (1,339) | | 1,435 | | (626) |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 248 | | (527) | | 555 | | (251) |
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Net income (loss) | $394 | | ($812) | | $880 | | ($375) |
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | | | | |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| December 31, 2009 | | March 31, 2009 |
ASSETS | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $4,760 | | $6,298 |
Investments in marketable securities | 2,618 | | 2,187 |
Finance receivables, net | 54,459 | | 54,574 |
Investments in operating leases, net | 16,971 | | 17,980 |
Other assets | 2,306 | | 2,640 |
Total assets | $81,114 | | $83,679 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY | | | |
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Debt | $69,178 | | $72,983 |
Deferred income taxes | 3,230 | | 2,454 |
Other liabilities | 3,598 | | 4,149 |
Total liabilities | 76,006 | | 79,586 |
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Commitments and contingencies (See Note 12) | | | |
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Shareholder's equity: | | | |
Capital stock, $10,000 par value (100,000 shares authorized; | | | |
91,500 issued and outstanding) | 915 | | 915 |
Additional paid-in-capital | 1 | | 1 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 72 | | (63) |
Retained earnings | 4,120 | | 3,240 |
Total shareholder's equity | 5,108 | | 4,093 |
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity | $81,114 | | $83,679 |
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | | | |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| Capital stock | | Additional paid-in capital | | Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | | Retained earnings | | Total |
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BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2008 | $915 | | $- | | $- | | $3,865 | | $4,780 |
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Effects of accounting change for retirement benefits | - | | - | | - | | (2) | | (2) |
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Stock-based compensation | - | | 1 | | - | | - | | 1 |
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Comprehensive loss activity: | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 | - | | - | | - | | (375) | | (375) |
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax benefit of $95 million | - | | - | | (158) | | - | | (158) |
Reclassification adjustment for net loss included in net income, net of tax benefit of $1 million | - | | - | | 2 | | - | | 2 |
Total comprehensive loss | - | | - | | (156) | | (375) | | (531) |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008 | $915 | | $1 | | ($156) | | $3,488 | | $4,248 |
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BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2009 | $915 | | $1 | | ($63) | | $3,240 | | $4,093 |
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Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2009 | - | | - | | - | | 880 | | 880 |
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax provision of $78 million | - | | - | | 127 | | - | | 127 |
Reclassification adjustment for net loss included in net income, net of tax benefit of $5 million | - | | - | | 8 | | - | | 8 |
Total comprehensive income | - | | - | | 135 | | 880 | | 1,015 |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009 | $915 | | $1 | | $72 | | $4,120 | | $5,108 |
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | | |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | | 2008 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income (loss) | $880 | | ($375) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,714 | | 3,209 |
Recognition of deferred income | (758) | | (755) |
Provision for credit losses | 334 | | 1,397 |
Amortization of deferred origination fees | 248 | | 245 |
Fair value adjustments and amortization of premiums and discounts associated with debt, net | 3,480 | | (2,746) |
Net (gain) loss from sale of marketable securities | (7) | | 16 |
Impairment on marketable securities | 7 | | 7 |
Net change in: | | | |
Derivative assets | (629) | | 1,031 |
Other assets | (142) | | (201) |
Deferred income taxes | 693 | | (414) |
Derivative liabilities | (945) | | 480 |
Other liabilities | 419 | | (227) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 6,294 | | 1,667 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Purchase of investments in marketable securities | (880) | | (1,567) |
Disposition of investments in marketable securities | 671 | | 1,224 |
Acquisition of finance receivables | (15,954) | | (19,830) |
Collection of finance receivables | 15,098 | | 15,613 |
Net change in wholesale receivables | 799 | | 218 |
Acquisition of investments in operating leases | (5,009) | | (6,468) |
Disposals of investments in operating leases | 3,641 | | 3,046 |
Advances to affiliates | (1,731) | | (5,199) |
Repayments from affiliates | 2,835 | | 4,772 |
Other, net | (15) | | - |
Net cash used in investing activities | (545) | | (8,191) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of debt | 5,424 | | 12,843 |
Payments on debt | (13,831) | | (12,737) |
Net change in commercial paper | (853) | | 8,450 |
Net advances to TFSA (Note 14) | - | | (27) |
Advances from affiliates (Note 14) | 2,001 | | - |
Repayments to affiliates (Note 14) | (28) | | 1,679 |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (7,287) | | 10,208 |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,538) | | 3,684 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 6,298 | | 736 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | $4,760 | | $4,420 |
Supplemental disclosures: | | | |
Interest paid | $1,636 | | $2,069 |
Income taxes (paid) received | ($9) | | $22 |
Non-cash financing: | | | |
Capital contribution for stock-based compensation | $- | | $1 |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Interim Financial Data
Basis of Presentation
The information furnished in these unaudited interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009 do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for the full year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, significant accounting policies, and other notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Toyota Motor Credit Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 (“fiscal 2009”), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 16, 2009. References herein to “TMCC” denote Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, and references herein to “we”, “our”, and “us” denote Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
In preparing these financial statements, we have evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through February 5, 2010, the date the financial statements were issued.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Investments in Marketable Securities
Investments in marketable securities consist of debt and equity securities. Debt and equity securities designated as available-for-sale (“AFS”) are carried at fair value using quoted market prices where available with unrealized gains or losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. We use the specific identification method to determine realized gains and losses related to our investment portfolio. Realized investment gains and losses are reflected in Investment and Other Income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
We periodically evaluate unrealized losses on our AFS debt securities portfolio for other-than-temporary impairment. If we have no intent to sell and we believe that it is more likely than not we will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery, the credit loss component of the unrealized losses are recognized in earnings, while the remainder of the loss is recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”). The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the security as projected using a credit cash flow analysis for debt securities.
We perform periodic reviews of our AFS equity securities to determine whether unrealized losses are temporary in nature. If losses are considered to be other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the security is written down to fair value and the write down is reflected in Investment and Other Income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Interim Financial Data (Continued)
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
New Accounting Guidance
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended the fair value measurements and disclosure guidance to provide increased disclosures about transfers of financial assets in and out of Levels 1 and 2. The new disclosure is effective for us March 31, 2010. Additionally, all activity in Level 3 must be presented separately. This disclosure is effective for us March 31, 2011. We do not expect these disclosures to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In October 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance that sets forth the requirements that must be met for a company to recognize revenue from the sale of a delivered item that is part of a multiple-element arrangement when other items have not yet been delivered. This accounting guidance is effective for us on April 1, 2011 and we do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In October 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance that changes the accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. The accounting guidance more closely reflects the underlying economics of these transactions. This accounting guidance is effective for us on April 1, 2011 and we do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires entities to provide greater transparency about transfers of financial assets and a company’s continuing involvement in those transferred financial assets. The accounting guidance also removes the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity. This accounting guidance is effective for us beginning April 1, 2010 and we do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance which changes the existing consolidation model for variable interest entities to a new model based on a qualitative assessment of power and economics. This accounting guidance is effective for us beginning April 1, 2010 and we do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
In January 2010, the FASB issued accounting guidance that addresses the accounting and reporting for an entity that experiences a decrease in ownership of a subsidiary, including the deconsolidation of a subsidiary and the exchange of assets for an equity interest in another entity. This accounting guidance was effective for us upon issuance, and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In August 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance which provided clarification that, in the absence of a quoted price for a liability, companies may apply methods that use the quoted price of an investment traded as an asset or other valuation techniques consistent with the fair-value measurement principle. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Interim Financial Data (Continued)
In June 2009, the FASB issued The Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (the “Codification”) as the single source of authoritative accounting guidance for public companies. The Codification did not change generally accepted accounting principles but rather enhanced the way accounting principles are organized. The Codification was effective for us July 1, 2009 and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In May 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance on subsequent events which requires companies to address the accounting and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued accounting guidance which requires all companies to report noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements and to account for transactions between an entity and noncontrolling owners as equity transactions if the parent retains its controlling interest in the subsidiary. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance requiring disclosure about the method and significant assumptions used to establish the fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as annual statements. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued additional accounting guidance for other-than-temporary impairments to improve the consistency in the timing of impairment recognition, as well as provide greater clarity to investors about credit and non-credit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance which primarily addressed the measurement of fair value of financial assets and liabilities when there is no active market or where the price inputs being used could be indicative of distressed sales. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement – Definition and Hierarchy
The accounting guidance for fair value measurements defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This accounting guidance also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Fair value should be based on assumptions that market participants would use, including a consideration of nonperformance risk. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Examples of assets currently utilizing Level 1 inputs are most U.S. government securities, actively exchange-traded equity mutual funds, and money market funds.
Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Examples of assets and liabilities currently utilizing Level 2 inputs are U.S. government agency securities, corporate bonds, most mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, private placement investments in fixed income mutual funds, and most over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity may require significant judgment in order to determine the fair value of the assets and liabilities. Examples of assets and liabilities currently utilizing Level 3 inputs are structured OTC derivatives and certain mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the fair value hierarchy assessment disclosed in the tables within this section. The availability of observable inputs can vary based upon the financial instrument and other factors, such as instrument type, market liquidity and other specific characteristics particular to the financial instrument. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires additional judgment by management. The degree of management’s judgment can result in financial instruments being classified as or transferred to the Level 3 category.
Controls over Valuation of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
We have internal controls to ensure the appropriateness of fair value measurements including validation processes, review of key model inputs, and reconciliation of period-over-period fluctuations based on changes in key market inputs. All fair value measurements are subject to analysis. Review and approval by management is required as part of the validation processes.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Fair Value Methods
Fair value is based on quoted market prices, if available. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use as inputs market-based or independently sourced market parameters. We use prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including during periods of market dislocation. In periods of market dislocation, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for certain financial instruments. This condition could result in a financial instrument being reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3.
Valuation Adjustments
Counterparty Credit Valuation Adjustments – Adjustments are required when the market price (or parameter) is not indicative of the credit quality of the counterparty.
Non-Performance Credit Valuation Adjustments – Adjustments reflect our own non-performance risk when our liabilities are measured at fair value.
Liquidity Valuation Adjustments – Adjustments are necessary when we are unable to observe prices for a financial instrument due to market illiquidity.
Valuation Methods
The following section describes the valuation methodologies used for financial instruments measured at fair value, key inputs and significant assumptions in addition to the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents, consisting of money market instruments, represent highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at purchase. Generally, quoted market prices are used to determine the fair value of money market instruments.
Marketable Securities
The marketable securities portfolio consists of debt and equity securities. Where available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value for these financial instruments. If quoted prices are not available, prices for similar assets and matrix pricing models are used. Some securities may have limited transparency or less observability; in these situations, fair value may be estimated using various assumptions such as default rates, loss severity and credit ratings.
Derivatives
As part of our risk management strategy, we enter into derivative transactions to mitigate our interest rate and foreign currency exposures. These derivative transactions are considered over-the-counter. All of our derivatives counterparties to which we had credit exposure at December 31, 2009 were assigned investment grade ratings by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”).
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
We estimate the fair value of our derivatives using industry standard valuation models that require observable market inputs, including market prices, yield curves, credit curves, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatilities and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments. For derivatives that trade in liquid markets, such as interest rate swaps, model inputs can generally be verified and do not require significant management judgment.
Certain other derivative transactions trade in less liquid markets with limited pricing information. For such derivatives, key inputs to the valuation process include quotes from counterparties, and other market data used to corroborate and adjust values where appropriate. Other market data includes values obtained from a market participant that serves as a third party pricing agent. In addition, pricing is validated internally using valuation models to assess the reasonableness of changes in factors such as market prices, yield curves, credit curves, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and volatilities.
Our derivative fair value measurements consider assumptions about counterparty credit risk and our own non-performance risk. Generally, we assume that a valuation that uses the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curve to convert future values to present value is appropriate for derivative assets and liabilities. We consider counterparty credit risk and our own non-performance risk through credit valuation adjustments. In situations in which our net position with a derivative counterparty is an asset, the credit valuation adjustment calculation uses the credit default probabilities of our derivative counterparties over a particular time period. In situations in which our net position with a derivative counterparty is a liability, we use our own credit default probability to calculate the required non-performance credit valuation adjustment. We use a relative fair value approach to allocate the credit valuation adjustments to our derivatives portfolio.
As of December 31, 2009, we reduced our derivative liabilities in the amount of $4 million to account for our own non-performance risk. Derivative assets were reduced $15 million to account for counterparty credit risk.
Finance Receivables
Our finance receivables are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis on the balance sheet, nor are they actively traded. In certain instances, for finance receivables where there is evidence of impairment we may use an observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair values of impaired finance receivables based on the collateral value or market prices where available are reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Additional adjustments may be considered to reflect current market conditions when estimating fair value.
Other Assets
Other assets consist in part, of a net receivable from a money market mutual fund, which was adversely affected by the liquidity crisis in the marketplace during fiscal 2009. Since the net asset value of the money market mutual fund was no longer publicly available, we used net present value techniques adjusted for credit and liquidity risks and reported this in other assets. On March 31, 2009, we considered the money market mutual fund impaired and recorded a $35 million impairment. The net realizable value of $26 million was subsequently collected during the nine months ended December 31, 2009.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2009, by level within the fair value hierarchy (dollars in millions):
| Fair value measurements on a recurring basis |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Counterparty netting & collateral 1 | Fair value |
| | | | | |
Cash equivalents | $4,508 | $- | $- | $- | $4,508 |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | |
Debt instruments: | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | 30 | 25 | - | - | 55 |
Municipal debt securities | - | 11 | - | - | 11 |
Foreign government debt securities | - | 22 | - | - | 22 |
Corporate debt securities | - | 85 | - | - | 85 |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | |
Agency mortgage-backed securities | - | 117 | - | - | 117 |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | - | 18 | - | - | 18 |
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities | - | 25 | - | - | 25 |
Asset-backed securities | - | 701 | - | - | 701 |
Equity instruments: | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds | - | 1,243 | - | - | 1,243 |
Equity mutual funds | 341 | - | - | - | 341 |
Available-for-sale securities total | 371 | 2,247 | - | - | 2,618 |
Derivatives: | | | | | |
Derivative assets2 | - | 4,294 | 179 | (3,675) | 798 |
Embedded derivative assets | - | - | 6 | - | 6 |
Derivatives total | - | 4,294 | 185 | (3,675) | 804 |
Total assets 3 | 4,879 | 6,541 | 185 | (3,675) | 7,930 |
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Derivative liabilities2 | - | (1,397) | (111) | 1,147 | (361) |
Embedded derivative liabilities | - | - | (36) | - | (36) |
Total liabilities 3 | - | (1,397) | (147) | 1,147 | (397) |
Total net assets and liabilities | $4,879 | $5,144 | $38 | ($2,528) | $7,533 |
| 1 We have met the accounting guidance for setoff criteria and have elected to net derivative assets and derivative liabilities and the related cash collateral received and paid when legally enforceable master netting agreements exist. |
| 2 Includes derivative asset counterparty credit valuation adjustment of $15 million and derivative liability non-performance credit valuation adjustment of $4 million. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities include interest rate swaps, foreign currency swaps, foreign currency forwards, and interest rate caps. |
| 3 Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of March 31, 2009, by level within the fair value hierarchy (dollars in millions):
| Fair value measurements on a recurring basis |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Counterparty netting, collateral 1 | Fair value |
Cash equivalents | $6,129 | $- | $- | $- | $6,129 |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | |
Debt instruments: | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | 44 | 27 | - | - | 71 |
Municipal debt securities | - | 3 | - | - | 3 |
Foreign government debt securities | - | - | - | - | - |
Corporate debt securities | - | 63 | - | - | 63 |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | |
Agency mortgage-backed securities | - | 114 | - | - | 114 |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | - | 37 | - | - | 37 |
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities | - | 32 | - | - | 32 |
Asset-backed securities | - | 376 | - | - | 376 |
Equity instruments: | | | | | |
Preferred stock | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
Fixed income mutual funds | - | 1,250 | - | - | 1,250 |
Equity mutual funds | 240 | - | - | - | 240 |
Available-for-sale securities total | 285 | 1,902 | - | - | 2,187 |
Derivatives: | | | | | |
Derivative assets2 | - | 2,020 | 159 | (2,028) | 151 |
Embedded derivative assets | - | - | 24 | - | 24 |
Derivatives total | - | 2,020 | 183 | (2,028) | 175 |
Total assets 3 | 6,414 | 3,922 | 183 | (2,028) | 8,491 |
| | | | | |
Derivative liabilities2 | - | (2,909) | (216) | 1,808 | (1,317) |
Embedded derivative liabilities | - | - | (25) | - | (25) |
Total liabilities 3 | - | (2,909) | (241) | 1,808 | (1,342) |
Total net assets and liabilities | $6,414 | $1,013 | ($58) | ($220) | $7,149 |
| 1 We have met the accounting guidance setoff criteria and have elected to net derivative assets and derivative liabilities and the related cash collateral received and paid when legally enforceable master netting agreements exist. |
| 2 Includes derivative asset counterparty credit valuation adjustment of $18 million and derivative liability non-performance credit valuation adjustment of $69 million. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities include interest rate swaps, foreign currency swaps, foreign currency forwards, and interest rate caps. |
| 3 Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The determination in classifying a financial instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy is based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. The following tables summarize the reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
| Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |
| Fair value, October 1, 2009 | Total realized gains/ (losses)2 | Purchases, issuances, and settlements, net3 | Transfers in to Level 3 | Transfers out of Level 3 | Total unrealized gains/ (losses)4 | Fair value December 31, 2009 |
| | | | | | | |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
Debt Instruments: | | | | | | | |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | $1 | $- | ($1) | $- | $- | $- | $- |
Asset-backed securities | 1 | - | (1) | - | - | - | - |
Available-for-sale securities Total | 2 | - | (2) | - | - | - | - |
Derivatives: | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets (liabilities), net3 | 144 | (36) | 49 | - | - | (89) | 68 |
Embedded derivative liabilities, net | (29) | 1 | - | - | - | (2) | (30) |
Derivatives total | 115 | (35) | 49 | - | - | (91) | 38 |
Total net assets (liabilities)1 | $117 | ($35) | $47 | $- | $- | ($91) | $38 |
| | | | | | | |
| 1 Level 3 recurring assets, as a percentage of total assets, were less than (0.1%) at December 31, 2009. |
| 2 Realized gains and losses may occur when available-for-sale securities are sold; realized losses may also occur when available-for-sale securities are considered other-than-temporarily impaired. Realized gains and losses may occur on derivative contracts when they mature or are called or terminated early, and are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. |
| 3 Net interest receipts or payments on derivative contracts are shown in purchases, issuances and settlements, net. |
| 4 Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings and/or accumulated other comprehensive income that is attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 at the end of the period. Derivative contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as either an unrealized gain or loss in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of Shareholder’s Equity. |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2008
| Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)5 |
| Fair value, October 1, 2008 | Total realized gains/ (losses)2 | Purchases, issuances, and settlements, net3 | Transfers in to Level 3 | Transfers out of Level 3 | Total unrealized gains/ (losses)4 | Fair value December 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | | |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
Debt Instruments: | | | | | | | |
Corporate debt securities | $- | $- | $2 | $- | $- | $- | $2 |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Asset-backed securities | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Available-for-sale securities Total | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 4 |
Derivatives: | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets (liabilities), net 3 | 270 | (32) | (1) | - | - | 124 | 361 |
Embedded derivative liabilities, net | 20 | - | - | - | - | (23) | (3) |
Derivatives Total | 290 | (32) | (1) | - | - | 101 | 358 |
Other assets6 | 424 | - | (334) | - | - | - | 90 |
Total net assets (liabilities)1 | $716 | ($32) | ($333) | $- | $- | $101 | $452 |
| | | | | | | |
1 Level 3 recurring assets, as a percentage of total assets, were less than (0.6%) at December 31, 2008. |
2 Realized gains and losses may occur when available-for-sale securities are sold; realized losses may also occur when available-for-sale securities are considered other-than-temporarily impaired. Realized gains and losses may occur on derivative contracts when they mature or are called or terminated early, and are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. |
3 Net interest receipts or payments on derivative contracts are shown in purchases, issuances and settlements, net.
4 Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings and/or accumulated other comprehensive income that is attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 at the end of the period. Derivative contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as either an unrealized gain or loss in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of Shareholder’s Equity. |
5 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
6 Represents a money market mutual fund balance excluding the credit and liquidity valuation adjustments of $2 million.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Nine months ended December 31, 2009
| Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)5 |
| Fair value, April 1, 2009 | Total realized gains/ (losses)2 | Purchases, issuances, and settlements, net3 | Transfers in to Level 3 | Transfers out of Level 3 | Total unrealized gains/ (losses)4 | Fair value December 31, 2009 |
| | | | | | | |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
Debt Instruments: | | | | | | | |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | $- | $- | $- | $1 | ($1) | $- | $- |
Asset-backed securities | - | - | (1) | 1 | - | - | - |
Available-for-sale securities Total | - | - | (1) | 2 | (1) | - | - |
Derivatives: | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets (liabilities), net 3 | (57) | (132) | 146 | - | (10) | 121 | 68 |
Embedded derivative liabilities, net | (1) | (1) | - | - | - | (28) | (30) |
Derivatives Total | (58) | (133) | 146 | - | (10) | 93 | 38 |
Total net assets (liabilities)1 | ($58) | ($133) | $145 | $2 | ($11) | $93 | $38 |
| | | | | | | |
1 Level 3 recurring assets, as a percentage of total assets, were less than (0.1%) at December 31, 2009. |
2 Realized gains and losses may occur when available-for-sale securities are sold; realized losses may also occur when available-for-sale securities are considered other-than-temporarily impaired. Realized gains and losses may occur on derivative contracts when they mature or are called or terminated early, and are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. |
3 Net interest receipts or payments on derivative contracts are shown in purchases, issuances and settlements, net.
4 Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings and/or accumulated other comprehensive income that is attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 at the end of the period. Derivative contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as either an unrealized gain or loss in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of Shareholder’s Equity. |
5 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Nine months ended December 31, 2008
| Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)5 |
| Fair value, April 1, 2008 | Total realized gains/ (losses)2 | Purchases, issuances, and settlements, net3 | Transfers in to Level 3 | Transfers out of Level 3 | Total unrealized gains/ (losses)4 | Fair value December 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | | |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
Debt Instruments: | | | | | | | |
Corporate debt securities | $- | $- | $2 | $- | $- | $- | $2 |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Asset-backed securities | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Available-for-sale securities Total | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 |
Derivatives: | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets (liabilities), net 3 | 295 | (122) | 21 | 293 | - | (126) | 361 |
Embedded derivative liabilities, net | (40) | - | - | - | - | 37 | (3) |
Derivatives Total | 255 | (122) | 21 | 293 | - | (89) | 358 |
Other assets6 | - | - | (334) | 424 | - | - | 90 |
Total net assets (liabilities)1 | $255 | ($122) | ($311) | $719 | $- | ($89) | $452 |
| | | | | | | |
1 Level 3 recurring assets, as a percentage of total assets, were less than (0.6%) at December 31, 2008. |
2 Realized gains and losses may occur when available-for-sale securities are sold; realized losses may also occur when available-for-sale securities are considered other-than-temporarily impaired. Realized gains and losses may occur on derivative contracts when they mature or are called or terminated early, and are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. |
3 Net interest receipts or payments on derivative contracts are shown in purchases, issuances and settlements, net.
4 Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings and/or accumulated other comprehensive income that is attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 at the end of the period. Derivative contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as either an unrealized gain or loss in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of Shareholder’s Equity. |
5 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
6 Represents a money market mutual fund balance excluding the credit and liquidity valuation adjustments of $2 million.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
For each major category of assets, we disclose the fair value on a nonrecurring basis and any changes in fair value during the reporting period. Certain assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances, for example, when there is evidence of impairment. These assets include impaired finance receivables and a receivable from a money market mutual fund.
The following tables present the financial instruments carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheet by caption and by level within the valuation hierarchy for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded during the reporting period (dollars in millions):
Fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2009:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total fair value |
Finance receivables, net | $- | $- | $177 | $177 |
Other assets | - | - | - | - |
Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis | $- | $- | $177 | $177 |
Fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2009:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total fair value |
Finance receivables, net | $- | $- | $237 | $237 |
Other assets | - | - | 26 | 26 |
Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis | $- | $- | $263 | $263 |
Nonrecurring Fair Value Changes
The following table presents the total change in value of financial instruments for which a fair value adjustment has been included in the Consolidated Statement of Income (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended | Nine months ended |
| December 31, | December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
Finance receivables, net | ($32) | ($7) | ($49) | ($13) |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Significant Changes to Level 3 Assets during the Period
Level 3 net assets reported at fair value on a recurring basis decreased by $79 million and increased by $96 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended December 31, 2009 is primarily attributable to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other major currencies in our portfolio. For the nine months ended December 31, 2009, the fair value of foreign exchange derivatives has appreciated because the U.S. dollar has continued to weaken relative to other major currencies in our portfolio.
Finance receivables, net reflect impaired loans in our dealer credit portfolio. We recognized $32 million and $49 million of impairment losses for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009 where impairment is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The $26 million impaired balance of our money market mutual fund recorded in other assets was fully repaid as of December 31, 2009.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 3 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The accounting guidance for the fair value of financial instruments requires disclosures of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments and the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate their fair value. Financial instruments that are within the scope of this accounting guidance are included in the table below. The accounting guidance does not require disclosure of the fair value of certain financial instruments such as lease financing arrangements and nonfinancial instruments, including goodwill and intangible assets.
The following is a description of financial instruments for which the ending balances as of December 31, 2009 are not carried at fair value in their entirety on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Commercial Paper
These instruments are carried at amounts that approximate fair value due to their short duration and generally negligible credit risk. Our commercial paper issuances expose us primarily to interest rate risk. Where available, quoted market prices are used to value commercial paper.
Finance Receivables
Fair value of finance receivables is generally determined by projecting expected cash flows and discounting those cash flows using a rate reflective of current market conditions. We estimate cash flows expected to be collected using contractual principal and interest cash flows adjusted for specific factors, such as prepayments, default rates, loss severity, credit scores, and collateral type. These estimated cash flows are discounted at quoted secondary market rates if available, or estimated market rates that incorporate management’s best estimate of investor assumptions about the portfolio.
Debt
We use quoted market prices for debt when available. When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on current market rates and credit spreads for debt with similar maturities.
The carrying value and estimated fair value of certain financial instruments were as follows (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
| Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value |
Financial assets | | | | |
Finance receivables, net1 | $54,115 | $55,457 | $54,165 | $53,838 |
| | | | |
Financial liabilities | | | | |
Commercial paper | $17,134 | $17,134 | $18,027 | $18,027 |
Term debt2 | $52,044 | $50,321 | $54,956 | $55,101 |
| 1 Finance receivables are presented net of allowance for credit losses. Amounts exclude related party transactions and direct finance leases. |
| 2 Carrying value of term debt represents the sum of notes and loans payable and carrying value adjustment. Amount includes $4.1 billion and $2.0 billion of loans payable to affiliates at December 31 and March 31, 2009, respectively, that are carried at amounts that approximate fair value. |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Marketable Securities
We classify all of our investments in marketable securities as available-for-sale. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in marketable securities and related unrealized gains and losses were as follows (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 |
| Amortized cost | | Unrealized gains | | Unrealized losses | | Fair value1 |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
Debt instruments: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | $56 | | $- | | ($1) | | $55 |
Municipal debt securities | 11 | | - | | - | | 11 |
Foreign government debt securities | 22 | | - | | - | | 22 |
Corporate debt securities | 79 | | 6 | | - | | 85 |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government agency | 113 | | 4 | | - | | 117 |
Non-agency residential | 15 | | 3 | | - | | 18 |
Non-agency commercial | 23 | | 2 | | - | | 25 |
Asset-backed securities | 695 | | 7 | | (1) | | 701 |
Equity instruments: | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds | 1,236 | | 42 | | (35) | | 1,243 |
Equity mutual funds | 251 | | 90 | | - | | 341 |
Total investments in marketable securities | $2,501 | | $154 | | ($37) | | $2,618 |
| March 31, 20092 |
| Amortized cost | | Unrealized gains | | Unrealized losses | | Fair value1 |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
Debt instruments: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | $70 | | $2 | | ($1) | | $71 |
Municipal debt securities | 3 | | - | | - | | 3 |
Foreign government debt securities | - | | - | | - | | - |
Corporate debt securities | 64 | | 1 | | (2) | | 63 |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government agency | 110 | | 4 | | - | | 114 |
Non-agency residential | 45 | | 1 | | (9) | | 37 |
Non-agency commercial | 33 | | 1 | | (2) | | 32 |
Asset-backed securities | 384 | | - | | (8) | | 376 |
Equity instruments: | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock | 1 | | - | | - | | 1 |
Fixed income mutual funds | 1,334 | | 8 | | (92) | | 1,250 |
Equity mutual funds | 245 | | - | | (5) | | 240 |
Total investments in marketable securities | $2,289 | | $17 | | ($119) | | $2,187 |
1 Includes $41 million and $54 million of securities with subprime exposure at December 31 and March 31, 2009,
respectively.
2 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Marketable Securities (Continued)
Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities
In April 2009, the FASB amended the other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) model for debt securities. The impairment model for equity securities was not affected. Under the revised accounting guidance, an OTTI loss with respect to debt securities must be recognized in earnings if we have the intent to sell the debt security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.
OTTI Evaluation
An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that are determined to be temporary in nature are recorded, net of tax, in AOCI in the Consolidated Statement of Shareholder’s Equity. We conduct periodic reviews of securities in unrealized loss positions for the purpose of evaluating whether the impairment is other-than-temporary.
As part of our ongoing assessment of OTTI, we consider a variety of factors. Such factors include the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than cost, adverse conditions specifically related to the industry, geographic area or financial condition of the issuer or underlying collateral of the security, the volatility of the fair value changes, and changes to the fair value after the balance sheet date.
For equity securities, we also consider our intent and ability to hold the equity security for a period of time sufficient for recovery of fair value. Where we lack that intent or ability, the equity security’s decline in fair value is deemed to be other-than-temporary and is recorded in earnings.
For debt securities, we also consider the factors identified previously. However, for debt securities that we do not intend to sell or with respect to which it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell, we also evaluate expected cash flows to be received to determine whether a credit loss has occurred. In the event of a credit loss, only the amount of impairment associated with the credit loss is recognized in earnings. Amounts relating to factors other than credit losses are recorded in AOCI. For debt securities that we intend to sell, the OTTI loss is recorded in earnings.
OTTI Recognition and Measurement
In April 2009, we adopted the new accounting guidance for OTTI and did not record a transition adjustment for securities held at March 31, 2009 that were previously considered other-than-temporarily impaired as we intend to sell or believe it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities for which we had previously recognized OTTI.
As of December 31, 2009, AFS debt securities that were identified as other-than-temporarily impaired were written down to their current fair value. For debt securities that we intend to sell or that we believe it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell prior to recovery, an OTTI loss was recognized in earnings. There were no credit losses on impaired debt securities. Additionally, there were no AFS equity securities deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, and therefore, all unrealized losses on AFS equity securities were recognized in AOCI.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Marketable Securities (Continued)
The following table presents other-than-temporary impairment losses that are included in realized losses (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, 2009 | Nine months ended December 31, 2009 |
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses | $1 | $7 |
Less: Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (pretax)1 | - | - |
Net impairment losses recognized in income2 | $1 | $7 |
1 Represents the non-credit component impact of the other-than-temporary impairment on AFS debt securities.
2 Represents the other-than-temporary impairment on AFS debt securities included in Investment and Other Income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. |
Unrealized Losses on Securities
At December 31, 2009, the fair value and total gross unrealized loss of investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or more were $286 million and $33 million, respectively. These investments are comprised of private placement fixed income mutual funds. These securities are predominately investment grade.
We evaluated investment securities with fair values less than amortized cost and have determined that the decline in value is temporary and is primarily a result of liquidity conditions in the current market environment and not from concerns regarding the credit of the issuers or underlying collateral. We believe it is probable that we will recover our investments, given the current levels of collateral and credit enhancements that exist to protect the investments. Accordingly, we have not recognized any other-than-temporary-impairment for these securities.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Marketable Securities (Continued)
The following tables present the aging of fair value and gross unrealized losses for AFS securities (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 |
| Less than 12 months | | 12 months or more | | Total |
| Fair value | Unrealized losses | | Fair value | Unrealized losses | | Fair value | Unrealized losses |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | | |
Debt instruments: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | $34 | ($1) | | $- | $- | | $34 | ($1) |
Asset-backed securities | 347 | (1) | | - | - | | 347 | (1) |
Equity Instruments: | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds | 80 | (2) | | 286 | (33) | | 366 | (35) |
Total investments in marketable securities | $461 | ($4) | | $286 | ($33) | | $747 | ($37) |
| March 31, 20091 |
| Less than 12 months | | 12 months or more | | Total |
| Fair value | Unrealized losses | | Fair value | Unrealized losses | | Fair value | Unrealized losses |
Available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | | |
Debt instruments: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | $11 | ($1) | | $- | $- | | $11 | ($1) |
Corporate debt securities | 24 | (1) | | 4 | (1) | | 28 | (2) |
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities | 18 | (5) | | 10 | (4) | | 28 | (9) |
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities | 20 | (2) | | 2 | - | | 22 | (2) |
Asset-backed securities | 285 | (6) | | 89 | (2) | | 374 | (8) |
Equity instruments: | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds | 1,030 | (81) | | 86 | (11) | | 1,116 | (92) |
Equity mutual funds | 240 | (5) | | - | - | | 240 | (5) |
Total investments in marketable securities | $1,628 | ($101) | | $191 | ($18) | | $1,819 | ($119) |
1 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Marketable Securities (Continued)
The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities available-for-sale by contractual maturity dates as of December 31, 2009 (dollars in millions).
Available-for-Sale Securities: | Amortized Cost | | Fair value |
Within one year | $82 | | $82 |
After one year through five years | 659 | | 669 |
After five years through ten years | 95 | | 97 |
After ten years | 178 | | 186 |
Fixed income mutual funds | 1,236 | | 1,243 |
Equity mutual funds | 251 | | 341 |
Total | $2,501 | | $2,618 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 5 – Finance Receivables, Net
Finance receivables, net consisted of the following (dollars in millions):
| December 31, | March 31, |
| 2009 | 2009 |
Retail receivables1 | $45,534 | $45,312 |
Dealer financing | 10,479 | 10,939 |
| 56,013 | 56,251 |
| | |
Deferred origination costs | 670 | 709 |
Unearned income | (814) | (821) |
Allowance for credit losses | | |
Retail receivables | (1,187) | (1,375) |
Dealer financing | (223) | (190) |
| Total allowance for credit losses | (1,410) | (1,565) |
Finance receivables, net | $54,459 | $54,574 |
1 Includes direct finance lease receivables of $345 million and $388 million at December 31 and March 31, 2009, respectively.
The tables below summarize information about impaired finance receivables (dollars in millions):
| December 31, | | March 31, |
| 2009 | | 2009 |
Impaired account balances with an allowance | $288 | | $266 |
Impaired account balances without an allowance | 2 | | 35 |
Total impaired account balances | 290 | | 301 |
Allowance for credit losses | (113) | | (64) |
Impaired account balances, net | $177 | | $237 |
Impaired finance receivables primarily consist of dealer financing accounts for which an allowance has been recorded based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. For those impaired finance receivables for which the fair value of the underlying collateral was in excess of the outstanding balance, no allowance was provided.
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| | | | |
Average balance of accounts during the period that were impaired as of December 31 | $327 | $55 | $386 | $58 |
| | | | |
Interest income recognized on impaired account balances during the period | $2 | $- | $6 | $- |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 6 – Investments in Operating Leases, Net
Investments in operating leases, net consisted of the following at the dates indicated (dollars in millions):
| December 31, | March 31, |
| 2009 | 20091 |
Vehicles | $23,210 | $24,332 |
Equipment and other | 837 | 884 |
| 24,047 | 25,216 |
Deferred origination fees | (116) | (92) |
Deferred income | (563) | (523) |
Accumulated depreciation | (6,167) | (6,322) |
Allowance for credit losses | (230) | (299) |
Investments in operating leases, net | $16,971 | $17,980 |
| 1 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 7 – Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table provides information related to our allowance for credit losses on finance receivables and investments in operating leases (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period | $1,837 | $1,048 | $1,864 | $729 |
Provision for credit losses | (5) | 670 | 334 | 1,397 |
Charge-offs, net of recoveries1 | (192) | (329) | (558) | (737) |
Allowance for credit losses at end of period | $1,640 | $1,389 | $1,640 | $1,389 |
| December 31, 2009 | December 31, 2008 |
Aggregate balances 60 or more days past due | | |
Finance receivables2 | $419 | $562 |
Operating leases2 | 111 | 175 |
Total | $530 | $737 |
1 Net of recoveries of $29 million and $95 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009, respectively, and $23 million and $79 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2008, respectively. |
2 Includes accounts in bankruptcy and excludes accounts for which vehicles have been repossessed.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 8 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments
We use derivatives as part of our risk management strategy to hedge against changes in interest rate and foreign currency risks. We manage these risks by entering into derivatives transactions with the intent to minimize fluctuations in earnings, cash flows and fair value adjustments of assets and liabilities caused by market volatility.
Our derivative activities are monitored by our Asset-Liability Committee (“ALCO”), which provides a framework for financial controls and governance to manage these market risks. We use internal financial models to analyze data from internal and external sources in developing various hedging strategies. We incorporate the resulting hedging strategies into our overall risk management strategies.
Our liabilities consist mainly of fixed and floating rate debt, denominated in a number of different currencies, which we issue in the global capital markets. We hedge our interest rate and currency risk inherent in these liabilities by entering into interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps, which effectively convert our obligations into U.S. dollar-denominated, 3-month LIBOR-based payments.
Our assets consist primarily of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate receivables. Our approach to asset-liability management involves hedging our risk exposures so that changes in interest rates have a limited effect on our net interest margin and cash flows. We use swaps and interest rate caps, executed on a portfolio basis, to manage interest rate risk. The resulting asset liability profile is consistent with the overall risk management strategy as directed by ALCO.
We enter into derivatives for risk management purposes only, and our use of derivatives is limited to the management of interest rate and foreign currency risks.
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features
Certain of our derivative contracts are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements. Substantially all of these ISDA Master Agreements contain reciprocal ratings triggers providing either party with an option to terminate the agreement at market value in the event of a ratings downgrade of the other party below a specified threshold. In addition, upon specified downgrades in a party’s credit ratings, the threshold at which that party would be required to post collateral to the other party would be lowered.
The aggregate fair value of derivative instruments that contain credit risk related contingent features that are in a net liability position at December 31, 2009 was $366 million. In the normal course of business, we posted collateral of $5 million at December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2009, if our ratings would have declined to “A+” as rated by S&P or “A1” as rated by Moody’s, we would have been required to post $67 million of additional collateral to the counterparties with which we were in a net liability position at December 31, 2009. If our ratings would have declined to “BBB+” or below as rated by S&P or “Baa1” or below as rated by Moody’s, we would have been required to post collateral totaling $366 million to the counterparties with which we were in a net liability position at December 31, 2009. This is the same amount we would need in order to settle all instruments that were in a net liability position at December 31, 2009.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 8 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense (Continued)
Derivative Activity Impact on Financial Statements
The table below shows the location and amount of derivatives at December 31, 2009 as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (dollars in millions):
| | Hedge accounting derivatives | | Non-hedge accounting derivatives | | Total |
| | Notional | Fair value | | Notional | Fair value | | Notional | Fair value |
Other assets | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | $505 | $47 | | $11,957 | $309 | | $12,462 | $356 |
Foreign currency swaps | | 10,611 | 2,111 | | 13,800 | 2,006 | | 24,411 | 4,117 |
Embedded derivatives | | - | - | | 78 | 6 | | 78 | 6 |
Total | | $11,116 | $2,158 | | $25,835 | $2,321 | | $36,951 | $4,479 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty netting | | | | | | | | | (1,142) |
Collateral held1 | | | | | | | | | (2,533) |
| | | | | | |
Carrying value of derivative contracts – Other assets | | | | | | $804 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | $36 | $- | | $55,204 | ($1,208) | | $55,240 | ($1,208) |
Foreign currency swaps | | 4,544 | (205) | | 2,184 | (91) | | 6,728 | (296) |
Foreign currency forwards | | - | - | | 69 | (2) | | 69 | (2) |
Interest rate caps | | - | - | | 210 | (2) | | 210 | (2) |
Embedded derivatives | | - | - | | 371 | (36) | | 371 | (36) |
Total | | $4,580 | ($205) | | $58,038 | ($1,339) | | $62,618 | ($1,544) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty Netting | | | | | | | | | 1,142 |
Collateral posted1 | | | | | | | | | 5 |
| | | | |
Carrying value of derivative contracts – Other liabilities | | | | ($397) |
1 As of December 31, 2009, we held collateral of $2,537 million and posted collateral of $9 million. We netted $4 million of collateral posted by a counterparty whose position shifted from a net liability to a net asset subsequent to the date collateral was transferred. This resulted in net collateral held of $2,533 and net collateral posted of $5 million. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 8 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense (Continued)
The table below shows the location and amount of derivatives at March 31, 2009 as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (dollars in millions):
| | Hedge accounting derivatives | | Non-hedge accounting derivatives | | Total |
| | Notional | Fair value | | Notional2 | Fair value | | Notional | Fair value |
Other assets | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | $962 | $90 | | $14,393 | $528 | | $15,355 | $618 |
Foreign currency swaps | | 8,328 | 1,116 | | 8,007 | 411 | | 16,335 | 1,527 |
Foreign currency forwards | | - | - | | 1,171 | 34 | | 1,171 | 34 |
Interest rate caps | | - | - | | 160 | - | | 160 | - |
Embedded derivatives | | - | - | | 293 | 24 | | 293 | 24 |
Total | | $9,290 | $1,206 | | $24,024 | $997 | | $33,314 | $2,203 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty Netting | | | | | | | | | (1,932) |
Collateral held1 | | | | | | | | | (96) |
| | | | | | |
Carrying value of derivative contracts – Other assets | | | | | | $175 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | $- | $- | | $59,447 | ($1,535) | | $59,447 | ($1,535) |
Foreign currency swaps | | 10,028 | (1,289) | | 3,831 | (301) | | 13,859 | (1,590) |
Foreign currency forwards | | - | - | | 90 | - | | 90 | - |
Embedded derivatives | | - | - | | 538 | (25) | | 538 | (25) |
Total | | $10,028 | ($1,289) | | $63,906 | ($1,861) | | $73,934 | ($3,150) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty Netting | | | | | | | | | 1,932 |
Collateral held1 | | | | | | | | | (124) |
| | | | |
Carrying value of derivative contracts – Other liabilities | | | | ($1,342) |
| 1 As of March 31, 2009, we held collateral of $515 million and posted collateral of $295 million. We netted $419 million of collateral posted by a counterparty whose position shifted from a net asset to a net liability subsequent to the date collateral was transferred. This resulted in net collateral held of $96 and net collateral held from counterparties in a net liability position of $124 million. |
| 2 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 8 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense (Continued)
The following table summarizes the components of interest expense, including the location and amount of gains or losses on derivative instruments and related hedged items, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 as reported in our Consolidated Statement of Income (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 20084 | 2009 | 2008 4 |
Interest expense on debt1 | $553 | $691 | $1,783 | $2,085 |
Interest expense on pay float hedge accounting derivatives1 | (188) | (112) | (573) | (371) |
Interest expense on pay float non-hedge accounting derivatives1, 3 | (190) | (2) | (509) | (110) |
Interest expense on debt, net of pay float swaps | 175 | 577 | 701 | 1,604 |
Interest expense on non-hedge pay fixed swaps1 | 352 | 134 | 998 | 548 |
| | | | |
Loss (gain) on hedge accounting derivatives: | | | | |
Interest rate swaps2 | 10 | (88) | 25 | (33) |
Foreign currency swaps2 | 370 | 306 | (1,939) | 2,707 |
Loss (gain) on hedge accounting derivatives | 380 | 218 | (1,914) | 2,674 |
Less hedged item: fixed rate debt4 | (399) | (202) | 1,895 | (2,651) |
Ineffectiveness related to hedge accounting derivatives2 | (19) | 16 | (19) | 23 |
| | | | |
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions | (206) | (7) | 1,471 | (255) |
Loss (gain) on currency swaps and forwards 2 | 256 | (14) | (1,400) | 187 |
| | | | |
Loss (gain) on other non-hedge accounting derivatives: | | | | |
Pay float swaps2 | 87 | (285) | 220 | 9 |
Pay fixed swaps2 | (207) | 1,409 | (416) | 398 |
Total interest expense | $438 | $1,830 | $1,555 | $2,514 |
1 Amounts represent net interest settlements and changes in accruals.
2 Amounts exclude net interest settlements and changes in accruals.
3 Includes interest expense on both non-hedge accounting foreign currency swaps and forwards, and non-hedge interest rate derivatives. |
4 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 8 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense (Continued)
The following table summarizes the relative fair value allocation of derivative credit valuation adjustments within interest expense (dollars in millions).
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| | | | |
Ineffectiveness related to hedge accounting derivatives | ($3) | ($16) | $17 | ($6) |
Loss (gain) on currency swaps and forwards | - | (9) | 15 | (9) |
Loss (gain) on non-hedge accounting derivatives: | | | | |
Pay float swaps | (1) | - | - | 1 |
Pay fixed swaps | 2 | (35) | 30 | (37) |
Total credit valuation adjustment allocated to interest expense | ($2) | ($60) | $62 | ($51) |
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Note 9 – Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Other assets and other liabilities consisted of the following (dollars in millions): |
| December 31, 2009 | | March 31, 2009 |
Other assets: | | | |
Notes receivable from affiliates | $158 | | $1,231 |
Used vehicles held for sale | 265 | | 358 |
Deferred charges | 222 | | 246 |
Income taxes receivable | 333 | | 186 |
Derivative assets | 804 | | 175 |
Other assets | 524 | | 444 |
Total other assets | $2,306 | | $2,640 |
| | | |
Other liabilities: | | | |
Unearned insurance premiums and contract revenues | $1,380 | | $1,350 |
Derivative liabilities | 397 | | 1,342 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,259 | | 901 |
Deferred income | 243 | | 283 |
Other liabilities | 319 | | 273 |
Total other liabilities | $3,598 | | $4,149 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 10 – Debt
Debt and the related weighted average contractual interest rates are summarized below (dollars in millions):
| | Weighted Average Contractual Interest Rates4 |
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 | December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
Commercial paper1 | $17,134 | $18,027 | 0.20% | 1.50% |
Notes and loans payable2 | 50,186 | 55,053 | 3.91% | 3.96% |
Carrying value adjustment3 | 1,858 | (97) | | |
Debt | $69,178 | $72,983 | 2.95% | 3.35% |
1 Includes unamortized discount. |
2 Includes unamortized premium/discount and effects of foreign currency transaction gains and losses on non-hedged or de-designated notes and loans payable which are denominated in foreign currencies. |
3 Represents the effects of fair value adjustments to debt in hedging relationships, accrued redemption premium, and the unamortized fair value adjustments on the hedged item for terminated fair value hedge accounting relationships. |
4 Calculated based on original notional or par value before consideration of premium or discount or accrued redemption premium. |
Included in our notes and loans payable are unsecured notes denominated in various foreign currencies. At December 31 and March 31, 2009, the carrying value of these notes payable was $33.9 billion and $28.5 billion, respectively. Concurrent with the issuance of these foreign currency unsecured notes, we entered into currency swaps in the same notional amount to convert non-U.S. currency debt to U.S. dollar denominated payments.
Additionally, the carrying value of our notes at December 31, 2009 includes $12.2 billion of unsecured floating rate notes with contractual interest rates ranging from 0 percent to 9.6 percent and $39.8 billion of unsecured fixed rate notes with contractual interest rates ranging from 0 percent to 15.3 percent. Upon issuance of fixed rate notes, we generally elect to enter into interest rate swaps to convert fixed rate payments on notes to floating rate payments. The carrying value adjustment on debt increased by $2.0 billion at December 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2009 primarily as a result of a weaker U.S. dollar relative to certain other currencies in which some of our debt is denominated.
As of December 31, 2009, our commercial paper had an average remaining maturity of 39 days. Our notes and loans payable mature on various dates through fiscal 2047.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 11 – Liquidity Facilities and Letters of Credit
For additional liquidity purposes, we maintain syndicated bank credit facilities with certain banks.
364 Day Credit Agreement
In March 2009, TMCC, its subsidiary Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico Corp. (“TCPR”), and other Toyota affiliates entered into a $5.0 billion 364 day syndicated bank credit facility pursuant to a 364 Day Credit Agreement. The ability to make draws is subject to covenants and conditions customary in a transaction of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. The 364 Day Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes and was not drawn upon at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
Five Year Credit Agreement
In March 2007, TMCC, TCPR, and other Toyota affiliates entered into an $8.0 billion five year syndicated bank credit facility pursuant to a Five Year Credit Agreement. The ability to make draws is subject to covenants and conditions customary in a transaction of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. The Five Year Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes and was not drawn upon at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
Letters of Credit Facilities Agreement
In addition, TMCC has uncommitted letters of credit facilities totaling $5 million at December 31 and March 31, 2009. Of the total credit facilities, $1 million of the uncommitted letters of credit facilities was issued and outstanding at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
Other Credit Agreements
TMCC has two additional bank credit facilities. The first is a 364 day committed bank credit facility in the amount of JPY 100 billion (approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2009) which was entered into in December 2009 to replace a similar facility which expired that month. The second is a 364 day uncommitted bank credit facility in the amount of JPY 100 billion (approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2009), which was entered into in December 2008 and extended in December 2009 for an additional 364 days. Both of these agreements contain covenants and conditions customary in a transaction of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. Neither of these facilities was drawn upon at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
We are in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the credit agreements described above.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Guarantees
We have entered into certain commitments and guarantees described below. The maximum amounts under these commitments and guarantees are summarized in the table below (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
Commitments: | | |
Credit facilities with vehicle and industrial equipment dealers | $6,464 | $6,677 |
Facilities lease commitments1 | 94 | 98 |
Total commitments | 6,558 | 6,775 |
Guarantees and other contingencies: | | |
Guarantees of affiliate bonds | 100 | 100 |
Total commitments and guarantees | $6,658 | $6,875 |
| | |
Wholesale financing demand note facilities2 | $9,690 | $10,291 |
| 1 Includes $60 million and $55 million in facilities lease commitments with affiliates at December 31 and March 31, 2009, respectively. |
| 2 Amounts are not considered to be contractual commitments as they are not binding arrangements under which TMCC is required to perform. At December 31 and March 31, 2009, amounts outstanding were $4.8 billion and $5.6 billion, respectively. |
As of December 31, 2009, there have been no material changes to our commitments as described in Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies of our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K, except as described below.
Commitments
We provide fixed and variable rate credit facilities to vehicle and industrial equipment dealers. These credit facilities are typically 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. We obtain a personal guarantee from the vehicle or industrial equipment dealer or a 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 our exposure under such agreements. We price the credit facilities to reflect the credit risks assumed in entering into the credit facility. Amounts drawn under these facilities are reviewed for collectibility on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with our evaluation of the allowance for credit losses. We also provide financing to various multi-franchise dealer organizations, referred to as dealer groups, often as part of a lending consortium, for wholesale, working capital, real estate, and business acquisitions. Of the total credit facilities available to vehicle and industrial equipment dealers, $5.1 billion and $5.0 billion were outstanding at December 31 and March 31, 2009, respectively, and were recorded in finance receivables, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
We are party to a 15-year lease agreement with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (“TMS”) for our headquarters location in the TMS headquarters complex in Torrance, California. At December 31, 2009, minimum future commitments under lease agreements to which we are a lessee, including those under the agreement discussed above, are as follows: fiscal years ending March 31, 2010 - $6 million; 2011 - $20 million; 2012 - $16 million; 2013 $12 million; 2014 - $9 million and thereafter – $31 million.
Guarantees and Other Contingencies
TMCC has guaranteed certain bond obligations relating to two affiliates totaling $100 million of principal and interest that were issued by Putnam County, West Virginia and Gibson County, Indiana. The bonds mature in the following fiscal years ending March 31: 2028 - $20 million; 2029 - $50 million; 2030 - $10 million; 2031 - $10 million; and 2032 - $10 million. TMCC would be required to perform under the guarantees in the event of failure by the affiliates to fulfill their obligations; bankruptcy involving the affiliates or TMCC; or failure to observe any covenant, condition, or agreement under the guarantees by the affiliates, bond issuers, or TMCC.
These guarantees include provisions whereby TMCC is entitled to reimbursement by the affiliates for amounts paid. TMCC receives an annual fee of $78,000 for guaranteeing such payments. TMCC has not been required to perform under any of these affiliate bond guarantees as of December 31 and March 31, 2009. The fair value of these guarantees was approximately $0.9 million and $1.1 million at December 31 and March 31, 2009. As of December 31 and March 31, 2009, no liability amounts have been recorded related to the guarantees as management has determined that it is not probable that we would be required to perform under these affiliate bond guarantees. In addition, other than the fee discussed above, there are no corresponding expenses or cash flows arising from these guarantees.
Indemnification
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into agreements containing indemnification provisions standard in the industry related to several types of transactions, including, but not limited to, debt funding, derivatives, and our vendor and supplier agreements. Performance under these indemnities would occur upon a breach of the representations, warranties or covenants made or given, or a third party claim. In addition, we have agreed in certain debt and derivative issuances, and subject to certain exceptions, to gross-up payments due to third parties in the event that withholding tax is imposed on such payments. In addition, certain of our funding arrangements would require us to pay lenders for increased costs due to certain changes in laws or regulations. Due to the difficulty in predicting events which could cause a breach of the indemnification provisions or trigger a gross-up or other payment obligation, we are not able to estimate our maximum exposure to future payments that could result from claims made under such provisions. We have not made any material payments in the past as a result of these provisions, and as of December 31, 2009, we determined that it is not probable that we will be required to make any material payments in the future. As of December 31 and March 31, 2009, no amounts have been recorded under these indemnifications.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
Litigation
Various legal actions, governmental proceedings and other claims are pending or may be instituted or asserted in the future against us with respect to matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Certain of these actions are or purport to be class action suits, seeking sizeable damages and/or changes in our business operations, policies and practices. Certain of these actions are similar to suits that have been filed against other financial institutions and captive finance companies. We perform periodic reviews of pending claims and actions to determine the probability of adverse verdicts and resulting amounts of liability. We establish reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving legal claims and associated costs of defense may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved for these claims. However, based on information currently available and established reserves, we expect that the ultimate liability resulting from these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Repossession Class Actions
A cross-complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California Stanislaus County, Garcia v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in August 2007, claims that TMCC's post-repossession notice failed to comply with the Reese-Levering Automobile Sales Finance Act of California ("Reese-Levering"). An additional cross-complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California San Francisco County, Aquilar and Smith v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in February 2008, contains similar allegations claiming that TMCC's post-repossession notices failed to comply with Reese-Levering. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief, restitution and/or disgorgement, as well as damages in the Aquilar matter. In May 2008, the Garcia and Aquilar cases (“Garcia Cases”) were consolidated in Stanislaus County as they present nearly identical questions of law and fact. A complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California San Diego County, McNess v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in September 2008, contains similar allegations claiming that TMCC’s post-repossession notice failed to comply with Reese-Levering. An additional complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, Smith v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in December 2008, also contains similar allegations claiming that TMCC’s post repossession notice failed to comply with Reese-Levering. The plaintiffs in the McNess and Smith cases are seeking injunctive relief and restitution. The McNess and Smith cases were consolidated with the Garcia Cases in November 2008 and January 2009, respectively, as they present nearly identical questions of law and fact. A First Amended Cross-Complaint and Complaint was subsequently filed in the Superior Court of California Stanislaus County in February 2009. As the result of a mediation in January 2010, the parties agreed to settle all of the foregoing matters. The proposed settlement, for which we have adequately reserved, is subject to final court approval.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 13 – Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 39 percent during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 40 percent for the same period in fiscal 2009. Our provision for income taxes for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was $555 million compared to a benefit of $251 million for the same period in fiscal 2009. This increase in provision is consistent with the increase in our income before tax for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009.
Tax Related Contingencies
We are routinely subject to U.S. federal, state and local, and foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities in various jurisdictions. We are in various stages of completion of several income tax examinations, including an examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the taxable years March 31, 2004 through March 31, 2009. Subsequent to the closing of the quarter, the Internal Revenue Service completed its examination for the taxable years March 31, 2004 through March 31, 2006. As a result of this final determination, we have received a refund of tax and interest in the amount of $282 million.
We periodically review our uncertain tax positions. In conjunction with this review, we reduced the liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Our assessment is based on many factors including the ongoing IRS audits. This assessment resulted in a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of $131 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2009. The decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 is primarily the result of an agreement with the IRS in favor of TMCC reached on these issues and was related to timing differences on prior income tax returns and did not impact our effective tax rate.
Our deferred tax assets at December 31, 2009, were $2.1 billion and were primarily due to the deferred deduction of allowance for credit losses and cumulative federal tax loss carryforwards that expire in varying amounts through fiscal year 2029. The total deferred tax liability at December 31, 2009, net of these deferred tax assets, was $3.2 billion. Realization with respect to the federal tax loss carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient income prior to expiration of the loss carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable could be reduced if management’s estimates change.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 14 – Related Party Transactions
As of December 31, 2009, there have been no material changes to our related party agreements or relationships as described in our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K, except as described below. The table below summarizes the amounts included in our Consolidated Balance Sheet under various related party agreements or relationships (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
Assets: | | |
Finance receivables, net | | |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | $18 | $28 |
Notes receivable under home loan programs | $28 | $33 |
Deferred retail subvention support income from affiliates | ($634) | ($620) |
| | |
Investments in operating leases, net | | |
Leases to affiliates | $30 | $34 |
Deferred lease subvention support income from affiliates | ($561) | ($521) |
| | |
Other assets | | |
Notes receivable from affiliates | $158 | $1,231 |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | $116 | $73 |
Subvention support receivable from affiliates | $115 | $54 |
| | |
Liabilities: | | |
Debt | | |
Loans payable to affiliates | $4,070 | $2,000 |
| | |
Other liabilities | | |
Accounts payable to affiliates | $238 | $154 |
Notes payable to affiliate | $53 | $80 |
| | |
Shareholder’s equity: | | |
Stock based compensation | $1 | $1 |
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Note 14 – Related Party Transactions (Continued)
The table below summarizes the amounts included in our Consolidated Statement of Income under various related party agreements or relationships (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 20081 | 2009 | 20081 |
Net financing margin: | | | | |
Manufacturers’ subvention support and other revenues | $200 | $203 | $572 | $566 |
Credit support fees incurred | ($9) | ($12) | ($29) | ($35) |
Foreign exchange (loss) gain on notes receivable from affiliates | ($24) | $104 | $32 | $99 |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on loans payable to affiliates | $72 | $- | ($38) | $- |
Interest expense on loans payable to affiliates | ($14) | $- | ($56) | $- |
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Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues: | | | | |
Affiliate insurance premiums, commissions, and contract revenues | $22 | $17 | $66 | $51 |
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Investments and other income: | | | | |
Interest earned on notes receivable from affiliates | $- | $3 | $1 | $10 |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Shared services charges and other expenses | $10 | $9 | $28 | $31 |
Employee benefits expense | $15 | $12 | $47 | $40 |
1 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
TFSC Conduit Finance Agreements
During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, Toyota Financial Services Corporation (“TFSC”) and TMCC entered into a conduit finance agreement under which TFSC passes along to TMCC certain funds that TFSC receives from other financial institutions solely for the benefit of TMCC. TFSC and TMCC entered into a similar conduit finance agreement during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Refer to Note 16 of our Form 10-K dated March 31, 2009 for further information. At December 31, 2009, the aggregate amount of the loans payable to TFSC under these agreements was approximately $4.1 billion. Included in the balance reported as of December 31, 2009 is $69 million carrying value adjustment for foreign currency exchange losses for portions of the debt denominated in foreign currency.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 14 – Related Party Transactions (Continued)
Affiliate Insurance Premiums, Commissions, and Other Revenues
Affiliate insurance premiums, commissions, and other revenues primarily represent revenues from Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc. (“TMIS”) for administrative services and various levels and types of insurance coverage provided to TMS. These services include the warranty coverage for TMS’ certified pre-owned vehicle programs and the umbrella liability insurance policy. TMIS, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, provides umbrella liability insurance to TMS and affiliates covering certain dollar value layers of risk above various primary or self-insured retentions. On all layers in which TMIS has provided coverage, 99 percent of the risk has been ceded to various reinsurers.
Premiums, commissions, and other revenues are reflected within the Related Party Transaction Table. Affiliate insurance agreements issued were $78 million and $95 million for December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively. The unearned income from these agreements was $212 million and $196 million for December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 15 – Segment Information
Financial information for our reportable operating segments for the three and nine months ended or at December 31 is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
Fiscal 2010: | Finance operations | | Insurance operations | | Intercompany eliminations | | Total |
Three months ended December 31, 2009: | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | $2,032 | | $- | | $5 | | $2,037 |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | - | | 117 | | (5) | | 112 |
Investment and other income | 12 | | 56 | | (2) | | 66 |
Total gross revenues | 2,044 | | 173 | | (2) | | 2,215 |
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Less: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation on operating leases | 897 | | - | | - | | 897 |
Interest expense | 440 | | - | | (2) | | 438 |
Provision for credit losses | (5) | | - | | - | | (5) |
Operating and administrative expenses | 161 | | 31 | | - | | 192 |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | - | | 51 | | - | | 51 |
Provision for income taxes | 216 | | 32 | | - | | 248 |
Net income | $335 | | $59 | | $- | | $394 |
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Nine months ended December 31, 2009: | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | $6,137 | | $- | | $13 | | $6,150 |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | - | | 349 | | (13) | | 336 |
Investment and other income | 47 | | 129 | | (5) | | 171 |
Total gross revenues | 6,184 | | 478 | | (5) | | 6,657 |
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Less: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation on operating leases | 2,626 | | - | | - | | 2,626 |
Interest expense | 1,560 | | - | | (5) | | 1,555 |
Provision for credit losses | 334 | | - | | - | | 334 |
Operating and administrative expenses | 449 | | 94 | | - | | 543 |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | - | | 164 | | - | | 164 |
Provision for income taxes | 476 | | 79 | | - | | 555 |
Net income | $739 | | $141 | | $- | | $880 |
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Total assets at December 31, 2009 | $78,752 | | $2,723 | | ($361) | | $81,114 |
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TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 15 – Segment Information (Continued)
Fiscal 2009 1: | Finance operations | | Insurance operations | | Intercompany eliminations | | Total |
Three months ended December 31, 2008: | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | $2,261 | | $- | | $- | | $2,261 |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | - | | 104 | | - | | 104 |
Investment and other income | 19 | | 94 | | (2) | | 111 |
Total gross revenues | 2,280 | | 198 | | (2) | | 2,476 |
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Less: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation on operating leases | 1,078 | | - | | - | | 1,078 |
Interest expense | 1,832 | | - | | (2) | | 1,830 |
Provision for credit losses | 670 | | - | | - | | 670 |
Operating and administrative expenses | 161 | | 34 | | - | | 195 |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | - | | 42 | | - | | 42 |
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes | (571) | | 44 | | - | | (527) |
Net (loss) income | ($890) | | $78 | | $- | | ($812) |
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Nine months ended December 31, 2008: | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | $6,648 | | $- | | $- | | $6,648 |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | - | | 314 | | - | | 314 |
Investment and other income | 61 | | 126 | | (5) | | 182 |
Total gross revenues | 6,709 | | 440 | | (5) | | 7,144 |
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Less: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation on operating leases | 3,103 | | - | | - | | 3,103 |
Interest expense | 2,519 | | - | | (5) | | 2,514 |
Provision for credit losses | 1,397 | | - | | - | | 1,397 |
Operating and administrative expenses | 504 | | 109 | | - | | 613 |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | - | | 143 | | - | | 143 |
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes | (319) | | 68 | | - | | (251) |
Net (loss) income | ($495) | | $120 | | $- | | ($375) |
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Total assets at December 31, 2008 | $85,291 | | $2,435 | | ($666) | | $87,060 |
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1 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference herein are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations and currently available information. However, since these statements are based on factors that involve risks and uncertainties, our performance and results may differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “intend,” “will,” “may” or words or phrases of similar meaning are intended to identify forward looking statements. We caution that the forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 (“fiscal 2009”). We will not update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
Factors Affecting Our Business and Key Performance Indicators
Our financial results are affected by a variety of economic and industry factors, including but not limited to, new and used vehicle markets, the level of Toyota and Lexus sales, new vehicle incentives, consumer behavior, level of employment, our ability to respond to changes in interest rates with respect to both contract pricing and funding, the financial health of our dealers, and the level of competitive pressure. Changes in these factors can influence the demand for new and used vehicles, the number of contracts that default and the loss per occurrence, the realizability of residual values on our lease earning assets, and our gross margins on financing volume. Additionally, our funding programs and related costs are influenced by changes in the capital markets and prevailing interest rates, which may affect our ability to obtain cost effective funding to support earning asset growth.
We generate revenue, income, and cash flows by providing retail financing, leasing, dealer financing, and certain other financial products and services to vehicle and industrial equipment dealers and their customers. We measure the performance of our financing operations using the following metrics: financing volume, market share, return on assets, financial leverage, financing margins and loss metrics.
We also generate revenue through marketing, underwriting, and administering insurance agreements related to covering certain risks of vehicle dealers and their customers. We measure the performance of our insurance operations using the following metrics: agreement volume, number of agreements in force, investment portfolio return, and loss metrics.
Fiscal 2010 First Nine Months Operating Environment
During the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010 (“fiscal 2010”), economic conditions in the United States remained weak. Unemployment was high, home values depreciated and commodity prices fluctuated. These factors have led to an overall decline in consumer confidence and household income for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. While these conditions continue to affect some of our customers and have dampened automobile sales, there were signs of stabilization in the economy during fiscal 2010. Government programs had a positive impact on automobile sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, consumer confidence slighty improved and the manufacturing sector grew in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.
We achieved higher consolidated net income in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared with the corresponding periods in fiscal 2009. Net income was $394 million and $880 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared with net losses of $812 million and $375 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009, respectively. Our favorable results in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2009, were primarily due to decreases in our interest expense and provision for credit losses. We also reported lower depreciation on our operating leases due to improvements in used vehicle values driven primarily by lower used vehicle supply. These results were partially offset by a decrease in financing revenues during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009. The decrease in our financing revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was due to lower earning assets.
Sales of Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been negatively affected in fiscal 2010 by low consumer confidence and weak economic conditions. Vehicle sales by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“TMS”) declined 14% compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009. In addition, the overall decrease in the availability of TMS subvention in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 affected our finance and insurance volumes and market share. As a result, we experienced a corresponding decline in net earning assets and financing revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Although TMS vehicle sales declined in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, much of the decline occurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. TMS sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were higher than sales during the same period of fiscal 2009. Our overall net earning assets balance at December 31, 2009 was higher than the balance at the end of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2010. The increase in sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 is attributable to increased marketing incentives and slightly improved consumer confidence.
Interest expense was lower during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2009 primarily due to mark-to-market gains on a portion of our derivatives portfolio. These gains occurred due to the relatively flat swap rates during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2009, where we saw a significant decrease in the swap rates resulting in mark-to-market losses in this portion of our derivatives portfolio.
Despite the weak economy and the high unemployment in the United States, our levels of delinquency and severity have improved. Previous improvements in our purchasing practices have enhanced the credit quality of our portfolio. This, combined with the strengthening of our collection efforts, has led to decreased levels of delinquency during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. In addition, conditions in the used vehicle market improved due to lower used vehicle supply during the first nine months of fiscal 2010. This resulted in an improvement in average loss severity per unit which positively impacted charge-offs. Our provision for credit losses of $334 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was significantly lower than the provision of $1,397 million for the corresponding period in fiscal 2009. Depreciation expense on operating leases has also been positively affected by improvement in used vehicle values.
We continue to focus on further developing sound risk management practices and credit loss strategies. During fiscal 2010, we dedicated additional resources to more effectively manage high risk loans in our dealer portfolio. On an ongoing basis, we review our purchasing practices and remain focused on leveraging technology to improve our collection capabilities.
We also remain focused on our cost structure and have continued to reduce our operating and administrative expenses. Operating expenses declined by 11% during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily in the areas of contingent workforce and technology.
In January 2010, TMS announced a recall and a temporary suspension of sales and production of certain Toyota models. These developments have not affected our financial results and operations as of and for the period ended December 31, 2009. Our financial results, however, are dependent on the level of sales of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. A decrease in sales will have a negative effect on our financing volume, insurance volume, earning assets and revenues. In addition, our results are affected by used vehicle market values. A decrease in such values would have a negative effect on realized values and return rates, which in turn, could negatively affect depreciation expense and credit losses. We are currently implementing programs to assist customers and dealers in response to the recall and sales suspension.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| (dollars in millions) |
Net income (loss): | | | | |
Finance operations | $335 | ($890) | $739 | ($495) |
Insurance operations | 59 | 78 | 141 | 120 |
Total net income (loss) | $394 | ($812) | $880 | ($375) |
Our consolidated net income was $394 million and $880 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to net losses of $812 million and $375 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. Our favorable results in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 were attributable to a decrease in our interest expense primarily due to-mark to-market gains on a portion of our derivatives portfolio, a decrease in our provision for credit losses and lower depreciation on our operating leases. This was partially offset by lower financing revenues.
Our financing operations reported net income of $335 million and $739 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to net losses of $890 million and $495 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. Our favorable results in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 were due to a decrease in our interest expense and provision for credit losses. We also reported lower depreciation on our operating leases due to improvements in used vehicle values driven primarily by lower used vehicle supply. These results were partially offset by lower financing revenues.
Our insurance operations reported net income of $59 million and $141 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively compared to $78 million and $120 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. The decrease in net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to a decrease in investment income and an increase in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses. The increase in net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in insurance earned premiums and contract revenues.
Our overall capital position increased by $1.0 billion, bringing total shareholder’s equity to $5.1 billion at December 31, 2009, compared to $4.1 billion at March 31, 2009. Our debt decreased to $69.2 billion at December 31, 2009 from $73.0 billion at March 31, 2009. As a result of these factors, our debt-to-equity ratio improved to 13.5 at December 31, 2009 from 17.8 at March 31, 2009.
Financing Operations – Fiscal 2010 compared to Fiscal 2009
| Three months ended | Percentage Change | Nine months ended | Percentage Change |
| December 31, | December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| (dollars in millions) |
Financing Revenues: | | | | | | |
Operating lease | $1,179 | $1,257 | (6%) | $3,550 | $3,688 | (4%) |
Retail financing1 | 777 | 847 | (8%) | 2,348 | 2,510 | (6%) |
Dealer financing | 76 | 157 | (52%) | 239 | 450 | (47%) |
Total financing revenues | 2,032 | 2,261 | (10%) | 6,137 | 6,648 | (8%) |
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Depreciation on operating leases | 897 | 1,078 | (17%) | 2,626 | 3,103 | (15%) |
Interest expense | 440 | 1,832 | (76%) | 1,560 | 2,519 | (38%) |
Net financing margin | 695 | (649) | 207% | 1,951 | 1,026 | 90% |
Provision for credit losses | (5) | 670 | (101%) | 334 | 1,397 | (76%) |
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Net income (loss) from financing operations | $335 | ($890) | 138% | $739 | ($495) | 249% |
1 Includes direct finance lease revenues.
Our financing operations reported net income of $335 million and $739 million during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to net losses of $890 million and $495 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. Our favorable results during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 were due to a decrease in interest expense, a decrease in our provision for credit losses and lower depreciation on operating leases. For the first nine months of fiscal 2010, our overall interest expense was 38 percent lower than the same period in fiscal 2009. This decrease during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2009 was primarily due to mark-to-market gains on a portion of our derivatives portfolio. These gains occurred due to the relatively flat swap rates during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2009, during which we saw a significant decrease in the swap rates resulting in mark-to-market losses in this portion of our derivatives portfolio.
Financing Revenues
Total financing revenues decreased 10 percent and 8 percent during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009, due to lower average earning asset levels and lower portfolio yields. Our financing revenues were influenced during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009 as follows:
· | Operating lease revenues decreased 6 percent and 4 percent, due to lower average earning asset balances. |
· | Retail financing revenues decreased 8 percent and 6 percent, due to lower average earning asset balances and a decrease in our portfolio yields. |
· | Dealer financing revenues decreased 52 percent and 47 percent, due to lower yields and lower average earning asset balances. |
Our total finance receivables portfolio yield was 6.3 percent for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, compared to 6.7 percent during the same periods in fiscal 2009.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation on operating leases decreased 17 percent and 15 percent during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009. Improvements in used vehicle values, due primarily to lower used vehicle supply, resulted in an increase to the estimated end of term residual values on the existing portfolio. This decreased depreciation expense on a straight-line basis.
Interest Expense
Our debt obligations consist of fixed and floating rate debt denominated in a number of different currencies. We economically hedge our interest rate and currency risk inherent in these liabilities by entering into interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps, which effectively convert our obligations on debt into U.S. dollar denominated 3-month LIBOR-based payments. The following table summarizes the components of interest expense (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended | Nine months ended |
| December 31, | December 31, |
| 2009 | 20083 | 2009 | 20083 |
Interest expense on debt4 | $553 | $691 | $1,783 | $2,085 |
Interest expense on pay float swaps1 | (378) | (114) | (1,082) | (481) |
Interest expense on debt, net of pay float swaps | 175 | 577 | 701 | 1,604 |
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Interest expense on pay fixed swaps | 352 | 134 | 998 | 548 |
Ineffectiveness related to hedge accounting derivatives2 | (19) | 16 | (19) | 23 |
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions | (206) | (7) | 1,471 | (255) |
Loss (gain) on currency swaps and forwards 2 | 256 | (14) | (1,400) | 187 |
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Loss (gain) on other non-hedge accounting derivatives: | | | | |
Pay float swaps2 | 87 | (285) | 220 | 9 |
Pay fixed swaps2 | (207) | 1,409 | (416) | 398 |
Total interest expense4 | $438 | $1,830 | $1,555 | $2,514 |
1 Includes both hedge and non-hedge accounting derivatives.
2 Refer to Note 8 –Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information relating to the credit valuation adjustments for the periods. |
3 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. |
4 Excludes $2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and $5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, of interest on bonds held by our insurance operations. |
We reported interest expense of $438 million and $1,555 million during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to $1,830 million and $2,514 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009, respectively. Interest expense was lower during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2009 primarily due to mark-to-market gains on a portion of our derivatives portfolio. These gains occurred due to the relatively flat swap rates during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2009, where we saw a significant decrease in the swap rates resulting in mark-to-market losses in this portion of our derivatives portfolio. Interest expense on debt primarily represents interest due on notes and loans payable and commercial paper, and includes the amortization of debt issue costs, discount and premium, and basis adjustments. The decrease during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 when compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009 was due to a combination of lower weighted average contractual interest rates on debt and lower weighted average outstanding balances of total debt. Interest expense on pay float swaps represents net interest expense on our interest rate and cross-currency swaps. Interest expense on pay float swaps decreased due to a significant decline in the 3-month LIBOR rate during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009. As a result, interest expense on debt, net of pay float swaps, was lower in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010.
We use pay fixed swaps executed on a portfolio basis to manage our interest rate risk arising from the mismatch between our fixed-rate U.S. dollar denominated receivables and floating rate obligations. Pay fixed swaps have a weighted average life of approximately two to three years; this results in a pay fixed swaps portfolio that is constantly changing as new swaps are executed at different rates, and existing swaps mature. Interest on pay fixed swaps represents net interest on our pay fixed swaps portfolio where we pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate based on 3-month LIBOR. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009, 3-month LIBOR was generally lower compared to the fixed interest rates at which the swap contracts were executed, resulting in net interest expense in all periods. Based on the changes in the composition of our pay fixed swaps portfolio, the difference between the pay fixed rate and pay float rate was greater in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009. This resulted in net interest expense of $352 million and $998 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $134 million and $548 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009.
Ineffectiveness related to hedge accounting derivatives represents the net difference between the change in the fair value of the hedged debt and the change in the fair value of the associated derivative instrument. This amount also includes a credit valuation adjustment of $3 million gain and $17 million loss for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $16 million gain and $6 million gain for the same periods in fiscal 2009.
Foreign currency transaction gain or loss relates to foreign currency denominated transactions for which hedge accounting has not been elected and for which we are required to revalue the foreign currency denominated transactions at each balance sheet date. We use currency swaps and forwards to economically hedge these foreign currency transactions. During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the U.S. dollar strengthened relative to certain other currencies in which our foreign currency transactions are denominated. This resulted in the recognition of gains in foreign currency transactions which are primarily debt, and losses in the fair value of currency swaps used to economically hedge these foreign currency transactions. During the first nine months of fiscal 2010, the U.S. dollar weakened relative to certain other currencies in which our foreign currency transactions are denominated. This resulted in the recognition of losses in foreign currency transactions and gains in the fair value of currency swaps used to economically hedge these foreign currency transactions. During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, the U.S. dollar strengthened relative to certain other currencies in which our foreign currency transactions are denominated. This resulted in the recognition of gains in foreign currency transactions which are primarily debt, and losses in the fair value of currency swaps used to economically hedge these foreign currency transactions.
During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, the losses on pay float swaps and gains on the pay fixed swaps designated as non-hedge accounting derivatives were due to relatively flat two year swap rates. During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the gains on pay float swaps and losses on the pay fixed swaps designated as non-hedge accounting derivatives were due to a significant decrease in two year swap rates.
Insurance Operations – Fiscal 2010 compared to Fiscal 2009
The following table summarizes key results of our Insurance Operations (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended | | Nine months ended |
| December 31, | | Percentage Change | | December 31, | | Percentage Change |
| 2009 | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Agreements (units in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | 268 | | 263 | | 2% | | 889 | | 1,009 | | (12%) |
In force | 5,214 | | 5,157 | | 1% | | 5,214 | | 5,157 | | 1% |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | $117 | | $104 | | 13% | | $349 | | $314 | | 11% |
Investment and other income | 56 | | 94 | | (40%) | | 129 | | 126 | | 2% |
Gross revenues from insurance operations | $173 | | $198 | | (13%) | | $478 | | $440 | | 9% |
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Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | $51 | | $42 | | 21% | | $164 | | $143 | | 15% |
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Insurance dealer back-end program expenses | $17 | | $20 | | (15%) | | $52 | | $62 | | (16%) |
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Net income from insurance operations | $59 | | $78 | | (24%) | | $141 | | $120 | | 18% |
Agreements issued increased by 5 thousand units during the third quarter and decreased 120 thousand units during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009. The decrease in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was primarily due to the overall decrease in TMS vehicle sales.
Our insurance operations reported net income of $59 million and $141 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $78 million and $120 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. The decrease in net income from insurance for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to a decrease in investment income and an increase in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses. The increase in net income from insurance for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in insurance earned premiums and contract revenues.
Our insurance operations reported insurance earned premiums and contract revenues of $117 million and $349 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $104 million and $314 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. The increase in insurance earned premiums and contract revenues was primarily due to growth in the number of agreements in force in specific programs and higher average revenues per contract.
Our insurance operations reported investment and other income of $56 million and $129 million during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to investment and other income of $94 million and $126 million during the same periods in fiscal 2009. Investment and other income for our insurance operations consist primarily of investment income on marketable securities. The decrease in investment and other income for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to lower interest and dividend income received this year. The increase in investment and other income for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to lower other-than-temporary impairment write-downs and higher net realized gains from the sale of securities this year. Refer to “Investment and Other Income” below for a more detailed discussion on our consolidated investment portfolio.
We reported $51 million and $164 million of insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $42 million and $143 million during the same periods in fiscal 2009. The increase in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses primarily relates to an increase in frequency of claims paid and an increase in vehicle service and maintenance claims due to the increase in the number of agreements in force in specific programs.
Insurance dealer back-end program expenses are incentives or expense reduction programs we provide to dealers based on sales volume or underwriting performance. The 15 percent and 16 percent decrease during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009 was primarily due to a decrease in agreements issued and a decrease in the federal funds rate used in the computation of certain payments.
Investment and Other Income
The following table summarizes the components of our consolidated investment and other income (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | | 2008 | 2009 | | 2008 |
Interest and dividend income on marketable securities | $52 | | $86 | $125 | | $134 |
Realized gains (losses) on marketable securities | 5 | | (5) | - | | (23) |
Other income | 9 | | 30 | 46 | | 71 |
Total investment and other income | $66 | | $111 | $171 | | $182 |
1 Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
The decrease in interest and dividend income on marketable securities relates primarily to our insurance operations. We reported net realized gains on marketable securities of $5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to net realized losses of $5 million in the same period of fiscal 2009. We reported net realized losses of $23 million for the nine months ended in fiscal 2009.
We reported $9 million and $46 million of other income during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $30 million and $71 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009, respectively. The decrease in other income was primarily due to a decrease in interest income on cash held in excess of our funding needs. This decrease was due to lower short term interest rates during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009. The decrease in other income was partially offset by an increase in estimated interest income from a future tax refund.
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Provision for Credit Losses
During the first nine months of fiscal 2010, economic conditions in the United States remained weak. Unemployment was high, home values depreciated and commodity prices fluctuated. While there were signs of stabilization during fiscal 2010, the current economic environment continues to affect some of our customers. Previous improvements in our purchasing practices have enhanced the credit quality of our portfolio. These factors, combined with the strengthening of our collection efforts, have led to decreased levels of delinquency during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. We also experienced an improvement in loss severity per unit resulting from improvements in used vehicle values primarily due to lower used vehicle supply. This positively affected charge-offs for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross earning assets decreased from 1.28% at December 31, 2008 to 1.01% at December 31, 2009. Our provision for credit losses of $334 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was lower compared to $1,397 million for the same period in fiscal 2009. Refer to “Financial Condition – Credit Risk” for further discussion.
Operating and Administrative Expenses
The following table summarizes our operating and administrative expenses (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, | | Percentage | | Nine months ended December 31, | | Percentage |
| 2009 | | 2008 | | Change | | 2009 | | 2008 | | Change |
Employee expenses | $89 | | $83 | | 7% | | $239 | | $261 | | (8%) |
Operating expenses | 86 | | 92 | | (7%) | | 252 | | 290 | | (13%) |
Insurance dealer back-end program expenses | 17 | | 20 | | (15%) | | 52 | | 62 | | (16%) |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $192 | | $195 | | (2%) | | $543 | | $613 | | (11%) |
Total operating and administrative expenses decreased 2 percent and 11 percent during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009 due to organizational focus on reducing expenditures. The decline in employee-related expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 primarily reflects lower usage of contingent workers.
Operating expenses decreased in various areas, including technology expenditures and marketing incentives. Included in operating and administrative expenses are charges allocated by TMS for certain technological and administrative services provided to TMCC. Refer to Note 14 – Related Party Transactions of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Insurance dealer back-end program expenses are incentives or expense reduction programs we provide to dealers based on sales volume or underwriting performance. Refer to Insurance Operations for further information on insurance dealer back-end program expenses.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was 39 percent, compared with 40 percent during the first nine months of fiscal 2009. Our provision for income taxes was $248 million and $555 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to a benefit of $527 million and $251 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. This increase in provision is consistent with the increase in our income before tax for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Vehicle Financing Volume and Net Earning Assets
The composition of our vehicle contract volume and market share is summarized below:
| Three months ended December 31, | Percentage change | Nine months ended December 31, | Percentage change |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
TMS new sales volume1 (units in thousands): | 358 | 325 | 10% | 1,106 | 1,283 | (14%) |
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Vehicle financing volume2 | | | | | | |
New retail | 126 | 150 | (16%) | 460 | 575 | (20%) |
Used retail | 63 | 66 | (5%) | 220 | 242 | (9%) |
Lease | 71 | 47 | 51% | 171 | 208 | (18%) |
Total | 260 | 263 | (1%) | 851 | 1,025 | (17%) |
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TMS subvened vehicle financing volume (units included in the above table): | | | | | | |
New retail | 74 | 92 | (20%) | 238 | 263 | (10%) |
Used retail | 8 | 16 | (50%) | 30 | 45 | (33%) |
Lease | 60 | 40 | 50% | 138 | 176 | (22%) |
Total | 142 | 148 | (4%) | 406 | 484 | (16%) |
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Market share3: | | | | | | |
Retail | 35.1% | 45.9% | | 41.3% | 44.2% | |
Lease | 19.8% | 14.4% | | 15.4% | 16.1% | |
Total | 54.9% | 60.3% | | 56.7% | 60.3% | |
1 Represents total domestic TMS sales of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles excluding sales under dealer rental car and commercial fleet programs and sales of a private Toyota distributor. TMS new sales volume is comprised of approximately 82% Toyota and 18% Lexus vehicles for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and 85% Toyota and 15% Lexus vehicles for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. TMS new sales volume is comprised of approximately 84% Toyota and 16% Lexus vehicles for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, and 86% Toyota and 14% Lexus vehicles for the first nine months of fiscal 2009. |
2 Total financing volume is comprised of approximately 79% Toyota, 16% Lexus, and 5% non-Toyota/Lexus vehicles for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and 80% Toyota, 15% Lexus, and 5% non-Toyota/Lexus vehicles for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Total financing volume is comprised of approximately 79% Toyota, 16% Lexus, and 5% non-Toyota/Lexus vehicles for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and approximately 79% Toyota, 15% Lexus, and 6% non-Toyota/Lexus vehicles for the first nine months of fiscal 2009. |
3 Represents the percentage of total domestic TMS sales of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles financed by us, excluding non-
Toyota/Lexus sales, sales under dealer rental car and commercial fleet programs and sales of a private Toyota distributor.
Vehicle Financing Volume
Our total financing volume is acquired primarily from Toyota and Lexus vehicle dealers and is dependent upon TMS sales volume and subvention. Although sales by TMS in the first nine months of 2010 declined 14% compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009, much of the decline occurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Sales from TMS during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 10% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009. This increase is attributable to increased marketing incentives and slightly improved consumer confidence. As a result, our overall net earning assets balance at December 31, 2009 was higher than the balance at the end of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2010. However, the overall decline in sales coupled with the decrease in the availability of TMS subvention in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 has affected our finance and insurance volumes. As a result, we experienced a corresponding decline in overall net earning assets and financing revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 2010.
Our lease market share increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 due to an increase in the availability of TMS subvention, marketing incentives and changes in the interest rate environment. This increase was more than offset by the decrease in our retail market share, attributable to decreased availability of TMS subvention on retail contracts during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2009. As a result, our overall market share for the three months ended December 31, 2009 decreased as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Our overall market share for the nine months ended fiscal 2010 declined as compared with our market share for the same period of fiscal 2009. Our retail market share decreased in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 due to decreased availability of TMS subvention on retail contracts and increased competition in the current year. In addition, lease market share also declined, attributable to increased competition in fiscal 2010. In fiscal 2009, competitors had scaled back their leasing programs in response to the market conditions in the U.S. economy.
The composition of our net earning assets is summarized below (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 | Percentage Change |
Net Earning Assets | |
Finance receivables, net | |
Retail finance receivables, net1 | $44,201 | $43,821 | 1% |
Dealer financing, net | 10,258 | 10,753 | (5%) |
Total finance receivables, net | 54,459 | 54,574 | (-%) |
Investments in operating leases, net | 16,971 | 17,980 | (6%) |
Net earning assets | $71,430 | $72,554 | (2%) |
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Dealer Financing (Number of dealers receiving vehicle wholesale financing) | | | |
Toyota and Lexus dealers2 | 954 | 920 | 4% |
Vehicle dealers outside of the Toyota/Lexus dealer network | 491 | 519 | (5%) |
Total number of dealers receiving vehicle wholesale financing | 1,445 | 1,439 | -% |
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Dealer inventory financed (units in thousands) | 202 | 232 | (13%) |
1 Includes direct finance leases of $313 million and $354 million at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively.
2 Includes wholesale and other loan arrangements in which we participate as part of a syndicate of lenders.
Retail Financing Volume and Finance Receivables
Our retail financing volume and market share decreased during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009. The decrease in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010 is attributable to the combination of decreased availability of TMS subvention on retail contracts and increased competition. The decrease in retail financing during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 is also due to a decline in overall TMS sales volume. However, retail finance receivables were slightly higher at December 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2009, as the volume of new vehicles financed exceeded portfolio liquidations during the third quarter.
Lease Financing Volume and Earning Assets
Our vehicle lease financing volume and our lease market share increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. The increase is due to increased TMS sponsored subvention for new lease vehicles, marketing incentives and changes in the interest rate environment. Our lease financing volume and market share for the first nine months of fiscal 2010, however, decreased as a result of overall decreased TMS sales and TMS sponsored subvention. Total lease earning assets, comprised of investments in operating leases, decreased from $18.0 billion at March 31, 2009 to $17.0 billion at December 31, 2009 primarily due to the overall decline in sales volume.
Dealer Financing
As of December 31, 2009, the number of dealer inventory units financed decreased by 13% compared to March 31, 2009. The decline was driven primarily by decreased TMS sales volume and a corresponding decrease in inventory levels held by dealers. The number of dealers receiving financing at December 31, 2009 was relatively consistent with the number of dealers at March 31, 2009. Dealer financing earning assets decreased 5% to $10.3 billion at December 31, 2009 from $10.8 billion at March 31, 2009.
Residual Value Risk
The primary factors affecting our exposure to residual value risk are the levels at which residual values are established at lease inception, current economic conditions and outlook, projected market values, and the resulting impact on vehicle lease return rates and loss severity.
We periodically review the estimated end of term residual values of leased vehicles to assess the appropriateness of our carrying values. To the extent the estimated end of term value of a leased vehicle is lower than the residual value established at lease inception, the estimated residual value of the leased vehicle is adjusted downward so that the carrying value at lease end will approximate the estimated end of term market value. These adjustments are made over time for operating leases by recording depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Gains or losses on vehicles sold at lease termination are also recorded in depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Depreciation on Operating Leases
| Three months ended December 31, | Percentage change | Nine months ended December 31, | Percentage change |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
Depreciation on operating leases (dollars in millions) | $897 | $1,078 | (17%) | $2,626 | $3,103 | (15%) |
Average operating lease units Outstanding (in thousands) | 721 | 763 | (6%) | 720 | 745 | (3%) |
Depreciation expense on operating leases decreased to $897 million and $2,626 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, respectively, compared to $1,078 million and $3,103 million for the same periods in fiscal 2009. The average number of operating leases outstanding also decreased for those periods. Depreciation expense was positively affected by improvements in used vehicle values, driven primarily by lower used vehicle supply, a significant factor in our estimates of end of term market values on our leased vehicle portfolio. Although used vehicle values have significantly improved since the end of fiscal 2009, it is uncertain whether the current level is sustainable primarily due to the continued uncertainty in the United States economy.
Credit Risk
Credit Loss Experience
During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, economic conditions in the United States remained weak. Unemployment was high, home values depreciated, and commodity prices fluctuated. While there were signs of stabilization during fiscal 2010, these conditions continue to affect some of our customers’ ability to make their scheduled payments. Previous improvements in our purchasing practices have enhanced the credit quality of our portfolio. This, combined with the strengthening of our collection efforts, has led to decreased levels of delinquency during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. In addition, our level of net charge-offs for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 improved compared with the same period in the prior year.
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 | December 31, 2008 |
Aggregate balances for accounts 60 or more days past due as a percentage of gross earning assets1 | | | |
Finance receivables2 | 0.75% | 0.67% | 0.94% |
Operating leases2 | 0.65% | 0.73% | 0.91% |
Total | 0.73% | 0.68% | 0.93% |
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Frequency of occurrence as a percentage of outstanding contracts | 2.88% | 2.56% | 2.40% |
Average loss severity per unit | $8,417 | $9,659 | $9,496 |
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Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross earning assets3 | | | |
Finance receivables | 1.14%3 | 1.54% | 1.43%3 |
Operating leases | 0.59%3 | 0.86% | 0.83%3 |
Total | 1.01%3 | 1.37% | 1.28%3 |
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1 Substantially all retail, direct finance lease, and operating lease receivables do not involve recourse to the dealer in the event of |
customer default.
2 Includes accounts in bankruptcy and excludes accounts for which vehicles have been repossessed.
3 Net charge-off ratios have been annualized using nine month results for the nine month periods ending December 31, 2009 and
2008.
The level of credit losses primarily reflects two factors: frequency of occurrence and loss severity. Frequency of occurrence as a percentage of average outstanding contracts increased during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. The increase in frequency occurred due to the weakness in the U.S. economy, specifically the high unemployment and its impact on some of our customers’ ability to make their scheduled payments.
The increase in frequency, however, was more than offset by the decrease in loss severity per unit over the same period. The improvement in loss severity during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 is primarily the result of improvements in used vehicle values which positively affected charge-offs for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Our level of net charge-offs for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 decreased compared with the same period in the prior year. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross earning assets decreased from 1.28% at December 31, 2008 to 1.01% at December 31, 2009.
Allowance for Credit Losses
We maintain an allowance for credit losses to cover probable losses resulting from the non-performance of our customers. The determination of the allowance involves significant assumptions, complex analysis, and management judgment. The following table provides information related to our allowance for credit losses and credit loss experience for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in millions):
| Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period | $1,837 | $1,048 | $1,864 | $729 |
Provision for credit losses | (5) | 670 | 334 | 1,397 |
Charge-offs, net of recoveries (“net charge-offs”)1 | (192) | (329) | (558) | (737) |
Allowance for credit losses at end of period | $1,640 | $1,389 | $1,640 | $1,389 |
1 Net of recoveries of $29 million and $95 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009, respectively, and $23 million and
$79 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2008, respectively.
Our allowance for credit losses is established through a process that estimates probable losses based upon consistently applied statistical analyses of portfolio data. This process utilizes delinquency migration analysis, in which historical delinquency and credit loss experience is applied to the current aging of the portfolio, and incorporates current and expected trends and other relevant factors, including expected loss experience, used vehicle market conditions, economic conditions, unemployment rates, purchase quality mix, contract term length and operational factors. This process, along with management judgment, is used to establish the allowance to cover probable losses. Deterioration in our expectation of any of these factors would cause an increase in estimated probable losses.
Our allowance for credit losses increased 18% to $1,640 million at December 31, 2009 compared to $1,389 million at December 31, 2008. When the economy was weakening in the United States, particularly during the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, we substantially increased our estimates of credit losses to reflect higher delinquencies in the consumer portfolio and adverse trends in the macroeconomic environment. The result of these increases is still reflected in our allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2009.
Despite the continuing weak economy and high unemployment in the United States, our levels of delinquency and severity have improved since December 31, 2008. Previous improvements in our purchasing practices have enhanced the credit quality of our portfolio. These factors, combined with the strengthening of our collection efforts, have led to decreased levels of delinquency during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period in fiscal 2009. We also experienced lower loss severity due to improvements in used vehicle values during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009, driven primarily by lower used vehicle supply.
The continued decrease in automobile sales during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 negatively affected the profitability of some of the dealers within our financing portfolio, increasing the likelihood of default for certain dealers. We continue to focus on further developing sound risk management practices and credit loss strategies. During fiscal 2010, we dedicated additional resources to more effectively manage high risk loans in our dealer portfolio.
As a result of all these factors, we reduced our allowance for credit losses by 11% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 to $1,640 million from $1,837 million from the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity risk is the risk arising from the inability to meet obligations when they come due. Our liquidity strategy is to maintain the capacity to fund assets and repay liabilities in a timely and cost-effective manner even in the event of adverse market conditions. This capacity primarily arises from our ability to raise funds in the global capital markets as well as our ability to generate liquidity from our balance sheet. This strategy has led us to develop a borrowing base that is diversified by market and geographic distribution, type of security, and investor type, among other factors. Credit support provided by our indirect parent Toyota Financial Services Corporation (“TFSC”), and from Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) to TFSC provides an additional source of liquidity to us, although we do not rely upon such credit support in our liquidity planning and capital and risk management.
The following table summarizes the outstanding components of our funding sources at carrying value (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
Commercial paper1 | $17,134 | $18,027 |
Notes and loans payable2 | 50,186 | 55,053 |
Carrying value adjustment3 | 1,858 | (97) |
Total debt | $69,178 | $72,983 |
1 Includes unamortized premium/discount |
2 Includes unamortized premium/discount and effects of foreign currency transaction gains and losses on non-hedged or de-designated notes and loans payable which are denominated in foreign currencies. |
3 | Represents the effects of fair value adjustments to debt in hedging relationships, accrued redemption premiums, and the unamortized fair value adjustments on the hedged item for terminated fair value hedge accounting relationships. |
Liquidity management involves forecasting funding requirements and maintaining sufficient capacity to meet the needs of our business operations and to account for unanticipated events. To ensure adequate liquidity through a full range of potential operating environments and market conditions, we conduct our liquidity management and business activities in a manner that will preserve and enhance funding stability, flexibility and diversity. Key components of this operating strategy include a strong focus on maintaining direct relationships with wholesale market funding providers and commercial paper investors, and ensuring the ability to dispose of certain assets when and if conditions warrant.
We develop and maintain contingency funding plans to evaluate our liquidity position under various operating circumstances, allowing us to ensure that we would be able to operate through a period of stress when access to normal sources of funding is constrained. The plans project funding requirements during a potential period of stress, specify and quantify sources of liquidity, and outline actions and procedures for effectively managing through the problem period. In addition, we monitor the ratings and credit exposures of the lenders that participate in our credit facilities to ascertain any issues that may arise with potential draws on these facilities if that contingency becomes warranted.
We do not rely on any single source of funding and may choose to realign our funding activities depending upon market conditions, relative costs, and other factors. We believe that our funding sources, combined with operating and investing activities, provide sufficient liquidity to meet future funding requirements and business growth. Our funding volume is primarily based on expected net change in earning assets and debt maturities. The declines in our financing volume and net earning assets reduced our funding needs and our debt balance during the nine months ended December 31, 2009.
The decline in our net earning assets, cash flows generated from our earning asset portfolio and pre-funding activities conducted during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 reduced term funding requirements for the nine months ended December 31, 2009. This resulted in a higher balance for cash and cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities at March 31, 2009 compared to subsequent quarters. In addition, much of the funding requirements for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 were met by the pre-funding activities conducted during the quarter ended March 31, 2009. As the cash from those pre-funding activities was used to meet TMCC’s obligations during the nine months ended December 31, 2009, cash and cash equivalents declined significantly at December 31, 2009 as compared to March 31, 2009.
For liquidity purposes, we hold cash in excess of our immediate funding needs. These excess funds are invested in short-term, highly liquid and investment grade money market instruments, which provide liquidity for our short-term funding needs and flexibility in the use of our other funding sources. We maintained excess funds ranging from $1.5 billion to $5.9 billion with an average balance of $4.1 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2009.
We maintain broad access to a variety of global markets and cost of funding has generally improved during the third quarter of fiscal 2010. We may lend to or borrow from affiliates on terms based upon a number of business factors such as funds availability, cash flow timing, relative cost of funds, and market access capabilities.
The credit support arrangements provided by our parent also provide an additional source of liquidity to us, although it is not relied upon in our liquidity planning and capital and risk management strategies. The credit support agreement between TMC and TFSC is not a guarantee by TMC of any securities or obligations of TFSC. TMC’s obligations under the credit support agreement rank pari passu with its senior unsecured debt obligations. The agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Japan. Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K for additional information regarding the credit support agreement between TMC and TFSC and the credit support agreement between TFSC and TMCC.
Commercial Paper
Short-term funding needs are met through the issuance of commercial paper in the United States. Commercial paper outstanding under our commercial paper programs ranged from approximately $10.9 billion to $18.2 billion during the nine months ended December 31, 2009, with an average outstanding balance of $14.8 billion. Our commercial paper programs are supported by the liquidity facilities discussed later in this section. As a commercial paper issuer with short-term debt ratings of A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”), and P-1 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), we believe there is ample capacity to meet our short-term funding requirements.
Notes and Loans Payable
The following table summarizes the components of our notes and loans payable at par value (dollars in millions):
| U.S. medium term notes ("MTNs") and domestic bonds | | Euro MTNs ("EMTNs") | | Eurobonds | | Other | | Total notes and loans payable5 |
Balance at March 31, 20091 | $17,507 | | $32,067 | | $4,071 | | $2,544 | | $56,189 |
Issuances during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 | 1,2262 | | 3,4113 | | - | | 3,0364 | | 7,673 |
Maturities and terminations during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 | (9,418) | | (4,275) | | (438) | | (260) | | (14,391) |
Balance at December 31, 20091 | $9,315 | | $31,203 | | $3,633 | | $5,320 | | $49,471 |
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Issuances during the one month ended January 31, 2010 | $1,2002 | | $723 | | $- | | $- | | $1,272 |
1 Amounts represent par values and as such exclude unamortized premium/discount, foreign currency transaction gains and losses
on debt denominated in foreign currencies, fair value adjustments to debt in hedge accounting relationships, accrued redemption
premium, and the unamortized fair value adjustments on the hedged item for terminated hedge accounting relationships. Par
values of non-U.S. currency denominated notes are determined using foreign exchange rates applicable as of the issuance dates.
2 MTNs and domestic bonds had terms to maturity ranging from approximately 1 year to 3 years, and had interest rates at the time of issuance ranging from 0.2 percent to 1.9 percent. |
3 EMTNs were issued in U.S. and non-U.S. currencies, had terms to maturity ranging from approximately 2 years to 5 years, and
had interest rates at the time of issuance ranging from 1.1 percent to 8.0 percent.
4 Primarily consists of long-term borrowings, all with terms to maturity from approximately 1 year to 5 years, and interest rates as of December 31, 2009 ranging from 0.1 percent to 1.2 percent. |
5 Consists of fixed and floating rate debt. Upon the issuance of fixed rate debt, we generally elect to enter into pay float interest
rate swaps. Refer to “Derivative Instruments” for further discussion.
We maintain a shelf registration statement with the SEC to provide for the issuance of debt securities in the U.S. capital markets to retail and institutional investors. We qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer under SEC rules, and as a result, we may issue under our registration statement an unlimited amount of debt securities during the three year period ending March 2012. Debt securities issued under the U.S. shelf registration statement are issued pursuant to the terms of an indenture which requires TMCC to comply with certain covenants, including negative pledge provisions. We are in compliance with these covenants.
Our EMTN program, shared with our affiliates Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V., Toyota Credit Canada Inc. and Toyota Finance Australia Limited (TMCC and such affiliates, the “EMTN Issuers”), provides for the issuance of debt securities in the international capital markets. In September 2009, the EMTN Issuers renewed the EMTN program for a one year period. The maximum aggregate principal amount authorized under the EMTN Program to be outstanding at any time was increased from €40 billion to €50 billion, or the equivalent in other currencies, of which €22.2 billion was available for issuance at January 31, 2010. The authorized amount is shared among all EMTN Issuers. The authorized aggregate principal amount under the EMTN program may be increased from time to time. Debt securities issued under the EMTN program are issued pursuant to the terms of an agency agreement. Certain debt securities issued under the EMTN program are subject to negative pledge provisions. Debt securities issued under our EMTN program prior to October 2007 are also subject to cross-default provisions. We are in compliance with these covenants.
In addition, we may issue other debt securities or enter into other unsecured financing arrangements through the international capital markets.
Liquidity Facilities and Letters of Credit
For additional liquidity purposes, we maintain syndicated bank credit facilities with certain banks.
364 Day Credit Agreement
In March 2009, TMCC, its subsidiary Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico Corp. (“TCPR”), and other Toyota affiliates entered into a $5.0 billion 364 day syndicated bank credit facility pursuant to a 364 Day Credit Agreement. The ability to make draws is subject to covenants and conditions customary in a transaction of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. The 364 Day Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes and was not drawn upon at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
Five Year Credit Agreement
In March 2007, TMCC, TCPR, and other Toyota affiliates entered into an $8.0 billion five year syndicated bank credit facility pursuant to a Five Year Credit Agreement. The ability to make draws is subject to covenants and conditions customary in a transaction of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. The Five Year Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes and was not drawn upon at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
Letters of Credit Facilities Agreement
In addition, TMCC has uncommitted letters of credit facilities totaling $5 million at December 31 and March 31, 2009. Of the total credit facilities, $1 million of the uncommitted letters of credit facilities was issued and outstanding at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
Other Credit Agreements
TMCC has two additional bank credit facilities. The first is a 364 day committed bank credit facility in the amount of JPY 100 billion (approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2009) which was entered into in December 2009 to replace a similar facility which expired that month. The second is a 364 day uncommitted bank credit facility in the amount of JPY 100 billion (approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2009), which was entered into in December 2008 and extended in December 2009 for an additional 364 days. Both of these agreements contain covenants and conditions customary in a transaction of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. Neither of these facilities was drawn upon at December 31 and March 31, 2009.
We are in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the credit agreements described above.
Securitization
Securitization of retail finance receivables and closed-end consumer leases provides us with an alternative source of funding and investor diversification. As of December 31, 2009, we owned approximately $44.2 billion of potentially securitizable retail finance receivables and $17.6 billion of closed-end consumer lease contracts. We maintain a shelf-registration statement with the SEC which can be used to issue asset-backed securities secured by our retail finance contracts. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010, we did not execute any securitization transactions. TMCC will continue to evaluate the market for asset-backed securities and consider its funding strategies in determining whether to employ securitization funding in the future.
Credit Ratings
As of February 5, 2010, the ratings and outlook established by Moody’s and S&P for TMCC were as follows:
NRSRO | | Commercial Paper | | Senior Long-term Debt | | Outlook |
S&P | | A-1+ | | AA1 | | Negative2 |
Moody’s | | P-1 | | Aa1 | | Negative |
1 Placed on CreditWatch with negative implications.
2 Represents a long-term outlook rating.
The cost and availability of unsecured financing is influenced by credit ratings, which are intended to be an indicator of the creditworthiness of a particular company, security, or obligation. Lower ratings generally result in higher borrowing costs as well as reduced access to capital markets. Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell, or hold securities, and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”). Each NRSRO may have different criteria for evaluating risk, and therefore ratings should be evaluated independently for each NRSRO. Our credit ratings depend in part on the existence of the credit support agreements of TFSC and TMC. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors - Credit Support” in our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Risk Management Strategy
We use derivatives as part of our risk management strategy to hedge against changes in interest rate and foreign currency risks. We manage these risks by entering into derivatives transactions with the intent to minimize fluctuations in earnings, cash flows and fair value adjustments of assets and liabilities caused by market volatility.
Our derivative activities are mandated and monitored by our Asset-Liability Committee (“ALCO”), which provides a framework for financial controls and governance to manage these market risks. We use internal models to analyze data from internal and external sources in developing various hedging strategies. We incorporate the resulting hedging strategies into our overall risk management strategies.
Our liabilities consist mainly of fixed and floating rate debt, denominated in a number of different currencies, which we issue in the global capital markets. We hedge our interest rate and currency risk inherent in these liabilities by entering into interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps, which effectively convert our obligations into U.S. dollar-denominated, 3-month LIBOR-based payments.
Our assets consist primarily of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate receivables. Our approach to asset-liability management involves hedging our risk exposures so that changes in interest rates have a limited effect on our net interest margin and cash flows. We use swaps and interest rate caps, executed on a portfolio basis, to manage the interest rate risk of these assets. The resulting asset liability profile is consistent with the overall risk management strategy as directed by ALCO.
We enter into derivatives for risk management purposes only, and our use of derivatives is limited to the management of interest rate and foreign currency risks.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments
All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, taking into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow us to settle our net positive and negative positions and offset cash collateral held with the same counterparty. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
We categorize derivatives as those designated for hedge accounting (“hedge accounting derivatives”) and those that are not designated for hedge accounting (“non-hedge accounting derivatives”).
We may also, from time-to-time, issue debt which can be characterized as hybrid financial instruments. These obligations may meet the definition of an “embedded derivative”. Refer to Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K, and in Note 8 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense in this Form 10-Q for additional information. Changes in the fair value of the bifurcated embedded derivative or the entire hybrid financial instrument are reported in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Derivative Assets and Liabilities
The following table summarizes our derivative assets and liabilities, which are included in other assets and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | | March 31, 2009 |
Derivative assets | $3,346 | | $265 |
Less: Collateral held, net 1, 2, 3 | 2,533 | | 96 |
Derivative assets, net of collateral | 813 | | 169 |
Less: Counterparty credit valuation adjustment | 15 | | 18 |
Derivative assets, net of collateral and credit adjustment | $798 | | $151 |
Embedded derivative assets | $6 | | $24 |
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Derivative liabilities | $370 | | $1,262 |
Plus: Collateral (posted) held, net 1,2, 3 | (5) | | 124 |
Derivative liabilities, net of collateral | 365 | | 1,386 |
Less: Our own non-performance credit valuation adjustment | 4 | | 69 |
Derivative liabilities, net of collateral and non-performance credit valuation adjustment | $361 | | $1,317 |
Embedded derivative liabilities | $36 | | $25 |
1 Represents cash received or deposited under reciprocal collateral arrangements that we have entered into with certain
derivative counterparties. Refer to the “Counterparty Credit Risk” section for more details.
2 As of December 31, 2009, we held collateral of $2,537 million and posted collateral of $9 million. We netted $4 million of collateral posted by a counterparty whose position shifted from a net liability to a net asset subsequent to the date collateral was transferred. This resulted in net collateral held of $2,533 and net collateral posted of $5 million. |
3 As of March 31, 2009, we held collateral of $515 million and posted collateral of $295 million. We netted $419 million of collateral posted by a counterparty whose position shifted from a net asset to a net liability subsequent to the date collateral was transferred. This resulted in net collateral held of $96 and net collateral held from counterparties in a net liability position of $124 million. |
The increase in derivative assets and decrease in derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2009, are primarily the result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to certain other currencies in which our currency swaps are denominated. Refer to the “Interest Expense” section above for further discussion.
Counterparty Credit Risk
We manage counterparty credit risk by maintaining policies for entering into derivative contracts, exercising our rights under our derivative contracts, requiring the posting of collateral and actively monitoring our exposure to counterparties.
All of our derivatives counterparties to which we had credit exposure at December 31, 2009 were assigned investment grade ratings by a NRSRO. In addition, we require counterparties that are or become rated BBB+ or lower to fully collateralize their net derivative exposures with us. Our counterparty credit risk could be adversely affected by deterioration of the U.S. economy and financial distress in the banking industry.
Our International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements contain reciprocal collateral arrangements which help mitigate our exposure to the credit risk associated with our counterparties. We perform valuations of our position with each counterparty and transfer cash collateral on at least a monthly basis. In addition, if either party under an ISDA Master Agreement, in its reasonable opinion, believes there has been a material decline in the creditworthiness of the other party, it can call for more frequent collateral transfers. If the market value of either counterparty’s net derivatives position exceeds a specified threshold, that counterparty is required to transfer cash collateral in excess of the threshold to the other counterparty. Under our ISDA Master Agreements, we are only obligated to exchange cash collateral. Neither we nor our counterparties are required to hold the collateral in a segregated account. Our collateral arrangements include legal right of offset provisions, pursuant to which collateral amounts are netted against derivative assets or derivative liabilities, which are included in other assets or other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
In addition, many of our ISDA Master Agreements contain reciprocal ratings triggers providing either party with an option to terminate the agreement and related transactions at market value in the event of a ratings downgrade below a specified threshold. Refer to “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K for further discussion.
A summary of our net counterparty credit exposure by credit rating (net of collateral held) is presented below (dollars in millions):
| December 31, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
Credit Rating | | |
AAA | $92 | $- |
AA | 322 | 92 |
A | 399 | 77 |
Total net counterparty credit exposure | $813 | $169 |
The increase in net counterparty credit exposure is directly correlated to the increase in our derivative assets at December 31, 2009 as compared to March 31, 2009. This increase is primarily the result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to certain other currencies in which our currency swaps are denominated. Refer to the “Interest Expense” section above for further discussion.
At December 31, 2009, we recorded a credit valuation adjustment of $15 million related to non-performance risk of our counterparties and a credit valuation adjustment of $4 million on our own non-performance risk. All derivative credit valuation adjustments are recorded in interest expense in our Consolidated Statement of Income. Refer to “Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Refer to Note 1 – Interim Financial Data of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Guarantees
TMCC has guaranteed the payments of principal and interest with respect to the bonds of manufacturing facilities of certain affiliates. Refer to Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Lending Commitments
A description of our lending commitments is included under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in our fiscal 2009 Form 10-K, as well as above in Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Indemnification
Refer to Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of agreements containing indemnification provisions.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2009, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules, regulations, and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, we implemented a new debt and derivative accounting system. This system represents an improvement in our internal control over financial reporting as it automates some of the control processes that were previously performed manually. Other than this system implementation, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Various legal actions, governmental proceedings and other claims are pending or may be instituted or asserted in the future against us with respect to matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Certain of these actions are or purport to be class action suits, seeking sizeable damages and/or changes in our business operations, policies and practices. Certain of these actions are similar to suits that have been filed against other financial institutions and captive finance companies. We perform periodic reviews of pending claims and actions to determine the probability of adverse verdicts and resulting amounts of liability. We establish reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving legal claims and associated costs of defense may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved for these claims. However, based on information currently available and established reserves, we expect that the ultimate liability resulting from these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. We caution that the eventual development, outcome and cost of legal proceedings are by their nature uncertain and subject to many factors, including but not limited to, the discovery of facts not presently known to us or determinations by judges, juries or other finders of fact which do not accord with our evaluation of the possible liability from existing litigation.
Repossession Class Actions
A cross-complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California Stanislaus County, Garcia v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in August 2007, claims that TMCC's post-repossession notice failed to comply with the Reese-Levering Automobile Sales Finance Act of California ("Reese-Levering"). An additional cross-complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California San Francisco County, Aquilar and Smith v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in February 2008, contains similar allegations claiming that TMCC's post-repossession notices failed to comply with Reese-Levering. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief, restitution and/or disgorgement, as well as damages in the Aquilar matter. In May 2008, the Garcia and Aquilar cases (“Garcia Cases”) were consolidated in Stanislaus County as they present nearly identical questions of law and fact. A complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California San Diego County, McNess v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in September 2008, contains similar allegations claiming that TMCC’s post-repossession notice failed to comply with Reese-Levering. An additional complaint alleging a class action in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, Smith v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, filed in December 2008, also contains similar allegations claiming that TMCC’s post repossession notice failed to comply with Reese-Levering. The plaintiffs in the McNess and Smith cases are seeking injunctive relief and restitution. The McNess and Smith cases were consolidated with the Garcia Cases in November 2008 and January 2009, respectively, as they present nearly identical questions of law and fact. A First Amended Cross-Complaint and Complaint was subsequently filed in the Superior Court of California Stanislaus County in February 2009. As the result of a mediation in January 2010, the parties agreed to settle all of the foregoing matters. The proposed settlement, for which we have adequately reserved, is subject to final court approval.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information contained in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 16, 2009, the following risks may affect us. If any of these risks occur, our business, financial condition, or operating results could be adversely affected.
Recent Events Announced by Toyota Motor Sales Could Affect Our Business, Financial Condition and Operating Results
In January 2010, TMS announced a recall and a temporary suspension of sales and production of certain Toyota models. Because our business is substantially dependent upon the sale of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, these events could negatively affect us. A decrease in the level of sales, including as a result of the quality or perceived quality, safety or reliability of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, will have a negative impact on the level of our financing volume, insurance volume, earning assets and revenues. The credit performance of our dealer and consumer lending portfolios may also be adversely impacted. In addition, a decline in values of used Toyota and Lexus vehicles would have a negative effect on realized values and return rates, which, in turn, could increase depreciation expense and credit losses. These factors would have a negative effect on our profitability and financial condition.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
See Exhibit Index on page 78.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION |
| (Registrant) |
Date: February 5, 2010 | By /S/ GEORGE E. BORST |
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| George E. Borst |
| President and |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
Date: February 5, 2010 | By /S/ CHRIS BALLINGER |
| |
| Chris Ballinger |
| Group Vice President and |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
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3.1(a) | | Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on October 4, 1982 | | (1) |
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3.1(b) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on January 24, 1984 | | (1) |
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3.1(c) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on January 25, 1985 | | (1) |
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3.1(d) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on September 6, 1985 | | (1) |
3.1(e) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on February 28, 1986 | | (1) |
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3.1(f) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on December 3, 1986 | | (1) |
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3.1(g) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on March 9, 1987 | | (1) |
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3.1(h) | | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on December 20, 1989 | | (2) |
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3.2 | | Bylaws as amended through December 8, 2000 | | (3) |
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4.1(a) | | Indenture dated as of August 1, 1991 between TMCC and The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A | | (4) |
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4.1(b) | | First Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 1, 1991 among TMCC, Bankers Trust Company and The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A | | (5) |
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(1) | Incorporated herein by reference to the same numbered Exhibit filed with our Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-22440. |
(2) | Incorporated herein by reference to the same numbered Exhibit filed with our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1989, Commission File number 1-9961. |
(3) | Incorporated herein by reference to the same numbered Exhibit filed with our Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended December 31, 2000, Commission File number 1-9961. |
(4) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1(a), filed with our Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 33-52359. |
(5) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 filed with our Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1991, Commission File No. 1-9961. |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
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4.1(c) | | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2004, among TMCC, JPMorgan Chase Bank (as successor to The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (formerly known as Bankers Trust Company) | | (6) |
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4.2 | | Amended and Restated Agency Agreement, dated September 18, 2009, among Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands), B.V., Toyota Credit Canada Inc., Toyota Finance Australia Limited, and The Bank of New York Mellon. | | (7) |
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4.3 | | TMCC has outstanding certain long-term debt as set forth in Note 10 - Debt of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Not filed herein as an exhibit, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is any instrument which defines the rights of holders of such long-term debt, where the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of TMCC and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. TMCC agrees to furnish copies of all such instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. | | |
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12.1 | | Calculation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges | | Filed Herewith |
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer | | Filed Herewith |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer | | Filed Herewith |
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32.1 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished Herewith |
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32.2 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished Herewith |
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(6) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1(c) filed with our Registration Statement on Form S-3, Commission File No. 333-113680. |
(7) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 filed with our Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 18, 2009, Commission File Number 1-9961. |