UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------------------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2000 ---------------- Toyota Motor Credit Corporation ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 1-9961 95-3775816 - ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 19001 South Western Avenue Torrance, California 90509 - ---------------------------------------------- ------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 787-1310 ------------------- Item 5. Other Events ------------ On April 18, 2000, Toyota Motor Corporation announced its plans to establish Toyota Financial Services Corporation ("TFS"), a new organization that will eventually oversee Toyota's worldwide financial service operations, including those in the United States. TFS is scheduled to assume ownership of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, currently a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. ("TMS"), in October 2000. A press release issued by TMS is attached hereto as exhibit 20. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits 20 Press Release 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 hereunto duly authorized. TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION ------------------------------- (Registrant) Date: April 18, 2000 By: /S/ GEORGE E. BORST --------------- ----------------------------------- George E. Borst Senior Vice President and General Manager (Principal Executive Officer) EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit - ----------- ---------------------- 20 Press Release